You don't need to take off your shoes inside.

...

Clack, the door closed. Ayatsuki Ayaka put her arm around her shoulder and said, "Shouko, if there's anything, just say it. I'll help for sure."

She was very attentive to her good younger sister, who obediently called her Sister Caiyu, and was willing to act the role of the elder sister to solve problems for her.

After all, she was the older sister.

Hojo Shouko sat down, placed her hands on her knees, and softly said, "I just want to ask, when did you and Aozawa-senpai become involved?"

"Eh!"

Hearing this topic, Ayatsuki Ayaka's wheat-colored cheeks turned hot, stammering, "Wh-why are you suddenly asking this?"

"Actually, Aozawa-senpai and I haven't reached that point yet, so I wanted to get Sister Caiyu's advice."

Hojo Shouko answered truthfully.

Takahashi Saeko and Tama Chan were feeling a bit tense; it was their first time encountering such a situation.

Yet, Hojo Shouko in front of them was showing a serious attitude, like a well-behaved student ready to listen to a teacher's lecture, just missing some paper to take notes.

"Well..."

Ayatsuki Ayaka crossed her arms, trying to show a calm expression, but her brain felt like mush, unable to form thoughts.

She didn't know how to explain her experience.

The embarrassment in her heart also prevented her from offering any opinion on such matters.

"Doing such things depends on the person."

"Ah, Saeko is right."

Ayatsuki Ayaka nodded repeatedly, seriously saying, "My personality is different from yours, and the approach might not be suitable."

Her big eyes glanced at her friends, hoping they would pitch in to smooth things over.

She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her good younger sister.

Tama Chan naturally wouldn't let her make a fool of herself, and asked, "If you have any thoughts, just say them, and we'll give you some advice."

Hojo Shouko didn't hesitate, honestly sharing the method suggested by Natsuka Yanagimachi.

"The sports equipment room?!"

Ayatsuki Ayaka exclaimed, even she hadn't tried that with Aozawa there.

Hojo Shouko wanted to try it there on her first attempt!

So bold!

Ayatsuki Ayaka's view of Hojo Shouko changed a bit.

Youngsters are truly impressive!

Takahashi Saeko stroked her chin and said, "This method is not bad.

You and Aozawa are both Treasure Users; if you say you're trapped inside and can't get out, Aozawa will understand what you mean." 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"I see."

Hojo Shouko pondered.

Unexpectedly, the usually unreliable Natsuka Yanagimachi offered a reliable suggestion this time; she'd have to apologize when she got back.

Takahashi Saeko nodded and said, "For someone Aozawa's age, it's impossible he hasn't appreciated those anime.

Locked in a sports equipment room, with a lonely guy and girl, he knows what it means."

"Then I won't disturb your lunchtime rest anymore, thanks for the advice, seniors."

Hojo Shouko bowed forward.

Ayatsuki Ayaka smiled, adopting the stance of an elder sister, "It's no problem, feel free to ask me for help in the future if you face any issues."

"Sure."

Hojo Shouko nodded, got up, and left the room where the Human Observation Society activities took place.

No outsiders were present.

Takahashi Saeko shrugged, "Ayaka, you really are generous."

"Hehe, I feel like Shouko is almost like my younger sister, well-behaved, sensible, adorable."

Thinking about Hojo Shouko's well-behaved appearance in front of her, Ayatsuki Ayaka felt a surge of pride as an older sister.

She stood with her hands on her hips, feeling triumphant.

Takahashi Saeko saw her so optimistic, and stopped bringing up such matters, instead saying, "Alright, now please go and buy drinks.

I want orange juice."

Miyahara Kaoru asked oddly, "I want lemon."

"Anything works for me."

After listening to the three's requests, Ayatsuki Ayaka raised her hand and said, "OK, I'll be right back."

She opened the door and ran out, quickly catching up with Hojo Shouko walking ahead and slapped her shoulder, "Shouko, good luck!"

She leaned near Hojo Shouko's ear and whispered, "Don't worry, Aozawa indeed likes a big chest.

If you show some interest, he will surely come at you like a hungry dog.

Sinking his teeth in."

Ayatsuki Ayaka mimicked a chest grabbing motion with her hands.

Hojo Shouko's face turned slightly red, looking downwards for a moment, feeling a bit of anticipation within her heart.

Will senpai really like it?

Ayatsuki Ayaka smiled and continued running forward.

Hojo Shouko opened the door of the Guzheng Club and bowed to Natsuka Yanagimachi, who approached her, saying: "Natsuka, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that earlier.

You lack experience, but your theory is still sound.

I've decided to do as you suggested."

"The part about lacking experience was unnecessary."

Natsuka Yanagimachi quipped, full of excitement, saying, "Alright, let's set the time for after school."

"Okay."

Hojo Shouko nodded.

...

Time quietly passed by, and the sound of the bell marking the end of school rang.

Aozawa didn't choose to go to the Kendo club.

Today was his turn for classroom duty.

Why did he still have to do classroom duty even after becoming a Treasure User?

This was due to another student on duty, who was also a Treasure User.

Arakawa Reina used her authority as the class president to line up her duty schedule with Aozawa's.

The classmates exchanged goodbyes and left the classroom.

Arakawa Reina began to anticipate the cleaning session she would share with Aozawa.

Planning for this moment, she had already hiked up her skirt above the knee, just enough to cover her peach-shaped backside.

Her legs were wrapped in sheer black stockings.

By bending over at a significant angle, she could give Aozawa a generous view of her adult appeal.

After school, in the empty classroom, confronted with the enticing sight before him, she feared Aozawa might lose control and turn into a beast.

Thinking of that scene, Arakawa Reina felt a surge of anticipation.

Ayatsuki Ayaka, noticing Aozawa about to start cleaning, quickly rushed forward, saying with a smile, "Aozawa, leave the cleaning to me."

Aozawa was slightly taken aback and shook his head, saying, "It's fine, I should do my own duty. No need to trouble you."

While speaking, his phone chimed with a notification. He picked it up and unlocked it to find a message from Hojo Shouko.

"Aozawa-senpai, I have something I'd like your help with. Could you come to the gym?"

Aozawa hadn't typed a reply yet.

Peeking at the screen, Ayatsuki Ayaka pushed his shoulder with both hands, saying with a smile, "Alright, since Shouko needs help, you should go to her.

I'll take care of things here."

Aozawa glanced at Ayatsuki Ayaka, realizing that Hojo Shouko had likely conspired with her in advance before asking for help.

"Alright then, thanks for helping out this time. Next time you're on duty, I'll cover for you."

"Yeah, see you~"

Ayatsuki Ayaka waved her hand, watching Aozawa leave the classroom, feeling a slight pang of jealousy that was quickly masked by maturity.

She felt as if she could swallow a boat in her magnanimity.

Now she too was a mature woman.

Unfortunately, they weren't in a high-rise in Shinjuku, nor did she have a glass of '82 Lafite in hand, or else she could better flaunt her mature charm.

Ayatsuki Ayaka continued to laugh at herself.

Arakawa Reina appeared behind her like a ghost, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"Wah!"

Ayatsuki Ayaka was startled out of her daydream and quickly jumped back.

She looked at Arakawa Reina standing before her.

Her black curly hair draped over her shoulders, her delicate features with a hint of a smile, but an inexplicable coldness seemed to permeate the air, "Ms. Ayatsuki, today isn't your cleaning duty, is it?"

"Hehe."

Ayatsuki Ayaka chuckled, responding, "Aozawa had something come up, so I'm handling the cleaning.

President, let's get started!"

She clenched her fists as if ignited by something.

Arakawa Reina's eyes carried a coldness, her smile not quite meeting her eyes, "Alright, I'm so happy to be cleaning with Ms. Ayatsuki, I'm dying."

Ayatsuki Ayaka gulped, feeling as though Arakawa Reina had particularly emphasized "dying."

Surely it was just a misunderstanding...

She thought to herself, noticing something off about Arakawa Reina's attire, "President, was your skirt this high this morning?"

"The weather's a bit warm, but indeed, it's not appropriate like this."

Arakawa Reina replied with a smile, pulling her skirt down to her knees, "Ms. Ayatsuki, be careful as well. Cleaning can be dangerous.

A careless moment and you might end up with your skull cracked."

"No, no, that's impossible."

Ayatsuki Ayaka vigorously shook her head, denying such a possibility.