A lap pillow was definitely one of the top things an otaku would want to do if they had a girlfriend.
Seiji didn't expect that Grand Mistress would suddenly offer to be his lap pillow of her own volition. He was so stunned that he didn't know how to react.
Natsuya gently straightened Seiji's face and had him lie down in a comfortable position.
"This way, you'll be able to see more clearly," she told him with a smile.
Seiji observed her expression from the bottom to the top. He was momentarily speechless as his heart raced.
When he met her gaze, he felt as if her eyes were sucking something away, and he couldn't help but avert his gaze.
Suddenly, his vision darkened as his eyes were covered by her hand.
"You're probably tired. How about you close your eyes and rest for a while?"
"Okay …"
Seiji obediently closed his eyes after hearing her say this.
Sleeping on the beautiful Grand Mistress's lap in an elegant pavilion in a beautiful courtyard … he felt as if he had no regrets in his life.
He was so happy.
He was … way too happy!
Grand Mistress's face flushed red as she watched the handsome boy close his eyes. Her eyes became moist as well.
'Meow! What did I do!!'
The part of him that felt embarrassed instantly became louder and louder as he screamed deafeningly in his heart.
Saying that she wanted to "see your face" and that she "couldn't see enough" was too blatant!
Even though he was embarrassed to say it, why didn't he stop!?
Why was his body able to ignore his shame and say such things on his own!? Am I being possessed by something strange? Or was he under some strange curse!?
Just like before.
Even though she only wanted him to call out her name, she ended up inviting him to spend the Winter Snow Festival with her!
That was enough! Why was it like this? Why was it happening again and again!
'Because this is what you really want to do.' A tiny voice in his heart told him this.
'No, no, that's not it! I don't … perhaps I do a little, but I don't want to do it that badly!
'What I want is to take things step by step … inviting him to the Winter Snow Festival and being his lap pillow is too fast!
'Is it really fast?'
The tiny voice continued.
When it came to the person he liked, he should seize the opportunity and work hard to improve. The current situation was not considered very fast.
No, it was too fast! Summer Night insisted.
You're definitely not the only one who likes him. Even if you think it's too fast, you might be lagging behind other girls.
'Wahh …' Summer Night received a heavy blow.
He's good at flirting with girls, you know that. Is it really good not to seize the opportunity? What if it was snatched away by another girl first?
Summer Night was speechless.
If one day, he told you that he had a girlfriend, how would you feel? Could he remain calm? Can I smile and bless him?
Perhaps he could.
With years of practice, you might be able to control your emotions and act like a friend, but what happens after that?
Give up on him just like that? Or … use some methods to separate them?
I won't do that! Summer Night really wanted to say that, but … she couldn't.
If the situation really became like that …
You wouldn't do that, would you? As long as there was such a possibility, you would definitely take action. Because in the end, you're Wanhua Summer Night.
The voice laughed and became a little clearer.
Summer Night could clearly tell that it was her own voice.
She was talking to her own inner voice.
'Do you think that you're some sort of holy existence? When did you start having such an illusion? 'You're not a kind and pure girl to begin with, but the Grand Mistress of the Wanhua Family who has blood and dirt on your hands!'
The voice in her heart laughed.
'From the very beginning, you tried to recruit him into school based on his potential value. You treated him sincerely because it was easier to gain his trust. His extraordinary rate of growth surprised you, and you hoped that he would become stronger as soon as possible so that he could help you …
'From the very beginning until now, you've never looked at him purely because of your own interests, haven't you?'
Summer Night remained silent.
'It's the same now. Inviting him to this gathering and having him act as your shield against Akira Mitarai, isn't that the same as making use of him?
'Actually, you don't have to participate as long as you pay a certain price. Or, it's not impossible to participate by yourself as long as you're determined to endure it. 'But you chose to "ask" him for help, making him risk his life to fight.
'That's just the type of girl you are, Summer Night … so stop pretending to be pure, and be true to your own desires.
'Act as soon as possible to obtain him. Whether it's directly expressing your feelings or using some scheming or underhanded methods, grab him tightly and make him yours. Otherwise, things will become troublesome if this drags on for too long.
'It's fine if you want to observe the situation for a while longer, but it's still necessary to use him as a pillow on my lap, as well as using him to a certain degree, in order to control his heart.
At any rate, there's no need to take things too slowly. Think clearly about what you need to do, and then do it. '
Summer Night was rendered speechless.
After she finished talking to her inner voice, or rather, thinking about herself, her emotions became rather complex.
Summer Night reached out her hand, wanting to gently touch him as she looked at the boy who was resting on her lap. However, her hand was raised in the air and couldn't touch him.
Seiji noticed something and opened his eyes.
He saw that the Grand Mistress was looking at him with a rather deep expression.
"What's the matter?"
"It's nothing …" Summer Night averted her gaze.
Seiji looked directly at her face.
"Are you thinking about something? Is it because of Akira Mitarai? Did he say anything to you at that time? "Seiji asked in concern.
Summer Night felt a warm feeling in her heart when she heard how concerned he was about her. However, she also felt rather conflicted.
"He did indeed say something to me, but it's nothing. No need to worry."
'It doesn't feel like it's "no need to worry."' Seiji thought to himself.
"If there's anything I can help you with, don't worry about it too much. Just tell me," Seiji told her sincerely.
Summer Night looked at him again and slowly revealed a rather deep smile.
"Thank you … but it's not a good thing to be so gentle to someone like me."
"Eh?"
"I'm a very utilitarian girl. When I see someone, I instinctively measure their value," she told him lightly.
"If there's no value, I'll ignore or push them away. If there's value, I'll try to use them.
"If I have to pay money in order to use someone, then I'll pay money. If I have to pay emotion in order to use someone, then I'll pay emotion …
"It's not an equivalent exchange; it's more like paying something of low value in exchange for something of greater value.
"For example, you, Seiji.
All I did was help Amami-san out without taking any risks, but you ended up taking such a huge risk to help me and act as my shield. "
"I've used you, not only this time, but also last time …
"You're such an easy idiot to use. You're so good that I can't bear to watch any longer, which is why I'm telling you the truth.
"Wanhua Summer Night is an incredibly despicable girl who relies on using others to maintain her own status and existence."
Her eyes became a little cold.
"This is my true nature. Recognize it well, Seiji.
"You need to be wary of someone like me, and it's better not to be too gentle."
Seiji widened his eyes in surprise.
Summer Night's heart tightened upon seeing his expression, as if something deep within her heart was aching.
'I shouldn't have said such things, but …
'I'm actually just this type of person.
'I pretend to be a good girl, but I'm actually incredibly selfish and only think about myself.
'Seiji, towards someone like me, you …'
"Are you an idiot?"
Seiji blurted out.
"Why are you suddenly saying such foolish things? Summer Night, if this is a joke, it's far too foolish; I can't laugh. "
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