“Haa... Are those people who deceive others not afraid of the law’s hamr?”
A sigh, heavy with restrained anger, burst from Chinami’s lips.
It’s a bit funny to say this, but her line sounded like sothing a cheerful magical girl protagonist would say.
In Chinami’s hand, who was listlessly kicking her feet, was an envelope of money returned by the scamr, tightly clutched.
Pointing at it and gesturing towards her crossbody bag, Chinami quickly stuffed the envelope inside and hugged the bag to her chest.
As I watched her eyes nervously dart around, I said,
“People like you, who are too kind and forgiving, only encourage them to beco bolder.”
“What can I do... He cried and swore he’d never do it again... And to think he didn’t even take good care of Miss Momo’s doll!”
Chinami shook her head like the tragic heroine of a story.
It seems she’s more upset about the damaged doll of Miss Momo than being almost scamd.
That’s sowhat absurd.
“Well... the station staff took him away, so they’ll either hand him over to the police or deal with him properly.”
“Yes... But did I really look that easy to fool?”
Honestly, you did look a bit easy to fool.
I was going to check the doll myself earlier, but you carelessly handed over the money.
Swallowing those words, I comforted Chinami.
“There will be other chances to find a Miss Momo doll. Don’t be too discouraged.”
“Sigh... Maybe I should have negotiated with the scamr to get Miss Momo’s doll for a cheaper price... Seeing it in person, it keeps flickering before my eyes.”
“Doesn’t it feel a bit wrong to get a second-hand doll that others have used?”
“That’s true. Sigh... If it weren’t for you, hubae-nim, I could have been in real trouble... Thank you so much.”
“It’s best to avoid things like second-hand deals in the future. If there’s sothing you really want, make sure to go with or Inoo sunbae.”
“Okay...”
Chinami’s response trailed off as she lifted her head.
She walked straight, her cheeks slightly flushed.
It was as if she was blushing from the cold winter air, which made her look adorable.
Slowly, I ruffled her hair with my hand on her shoulder.
“Huh?”
Then, as she flinched, I gently pressed down with my hand.
“Don’t be so downhearted. I prefer seeing you cheerful.”
“.... Mmnh...!”
It was unclear whether that was a reply or a moan.
Still sensitive, I see.
It feels like touching her would make her burst out right away.
After giving Chinami’s shoulder a firm squeeze, I removed my hand.
“Feels good, right?”
“Gah...! N-no, it didn’t feel good...!”
Chinami’s response ca as her tensed muscles relaxed.
Looking down at her as she slightly hunched her upper body and scrunched up her face, I smiled and said,
“That’s a pity. I’ll learn more then.”
“What are you planning to learn more about...?”
“Massages. I’ve taken it up as a hobby recently, and I’ll make sure to give you a proper one soti.”
“.... A massage... If I receive that...”
What, it will ruin you?
Chinami’s response sounded like sothing straight out of a corrupt, NTR-thed adult ga, which was amusing.
Kneeling down and placing my hands on my knees, I t her gaze.
“It’s because I really want to give one to you, so please let try later. Of course, if you don’t like it, I won’t do it.”
“.... Well, in that case... I’ll consider it positively...”
Chinami replied in a subdued voice, her head bowed.
With my face close and a beaming smile, she seed to feel both overwheld and embarrassed.
“Alright, shall we head back then? I’ll take you ho.”
“Yes, yes...”
“Go ho, take a shower, and rest. Don’t even think about browsing second-hand sites. Got it?”
“I got it...”
“Shall we make a promise?”
As I extended my pinky towards Chinami, she flinched before asking,
“Do we really need to make a promise about this...? Don’t you trust ?”
“It’s just a precaution. You said earlier that it keeps haunting you.”
“...That was a joke...”
“It sounded serious to . Co on, pinky promise.”
My finger was right in front of her nose. Shifting her shoulders side to side in embarrassnt, she eventually extended her slender finger and hooked it with mine.
Her fingernails were painted a very attractive pink.
Staring at them, I grinned.
“So, we’ve made a promise? We’ll forget about Miss Momo today?”
“Yes...”
“Your nails are pretty. They suit you.”
“Th-thank you... Should I paint your nails too...?”
One hand by you, the other by Miyuki. Hmm, doesn’t sound too bad.
“In this color?”
“Yes... in peach color...”
“That doesn’t seem like it would suit .”
“On the contrary... I think peach color would suit you even better...”
She’s good at retorting without even making proper eye contact.
Enjoying the suddenly soft atmosphere, I unfolded my knees.
“Let’s head to the parking lot.”
“Ah... I’ll pay for the parking...”
“You don’t want to owe anything?”
“It’s not that... You helped today, so it’s only natural...”
“Please, take a favor as a favor. Alright?”
“Yes...”
“You’re sweet. Shall we go then?”
“Yes...”
Like last ti, she could only utter brief affirmations, still not fully composed.
I smirked and was about to caress her slender arm but then stopped myself.
Today, this was enough.
It’s best not to stir up Chinami’s emotions any further. Let’s quietly head back.
**
The next day.
As I waited in the car in front of Miyuki’s house, fiddling with my phone, I paused when I noticed that Chinami had changed her profile picture.
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