After school.

When I arrived at the apartment where Takatsuka-san lives I was completely stunned and it seemed Iwabuchi-san felt the same way.

"It’s huge!"

Iwabuchi-san stepped into the entrance and started looking around in amazement.

"It’s an apartment but instead of just one floor it even has a second floor! It’s like some insane version of a loft! And there are so many rooms up there too! This is crazy!"

"Seriously. It doesn’t feel like a high-rise apartment at all..."

Iwabuchi-san and I both ended up acting like people who had just come to the city for the first time.

"You two are loud. It’s nothing that impressive right?"

"Whoa you’re a real Prince. Is your dad some kind of king?"

"He’s just a normal person. Just happens to have the title of company president."

"A rich young lady! A Prince and a rich young lady that’s way too many traits!"

"Neither of those are my responsibility."

Iwabuchi-san and Takatsuka-san were already bantering like this right after meeting.

Even though they’re in different classes they probably got to know each other during PE last year.

Though knowing Iwabuchi-san she’d get along with anyone right away even if it was their first time meeting.

"That’s enough house-tour excitement right? I didn’t bring you here to show off my place. Go sit on the sofa over there. I’m going to change."

Takatsuka-san heads upstairs.

"Man that shocked me."

"Yeah... I almost feel like I should’ve brought slippers or something."

"I bet cleaning is handled by a housekeeper. Maybe they even have a maid?"

"That’s possible."

We both stand awkwardly in front of the sofa.

"...Hayama-kun aren’t you going to sit?"

"Well... I’m wondering if it’s okay. It looks like really nice leather."

"Yeah I thought that too... then should we sit together on three?"

"O-okay."

Being completely intimidated by this obviously rich house the two of us call out together and sink onto the sofa.

"This... this is bad. You’re not supposed to use this for studying!"

"This level of fluffiness... it’s a sofa that ruins people..."

"I can’t... I can’t get up anymore..."

"I-Iwabuchi-san we’re supposed to study! You can’t fall asleep!"

"Sorry Hayama-kun... the rest... is up to you. Thud."

"Iwabuchi-saaaan!"

"The fact that you can get this excited over a single sofa really shows how simple your minds are."

Takatsuka-san comes back with an exasperated look.

"Oh not gonna lie, that's a pretty normal outfit. Kinda reassuring."

Takatsuka-san was holding her study materials under one arm wearing a thin black full-zip hoodie zipped all the way up and matching shorts.

Her exposed white legs looked alluring but overall it was pretty normal.

"So what kind of outfit would have satisfied you Iwabuchi?"

"Hmm, maybe a bathrobe?"

"Like an adult video actress on standby?"

"Haha yeah exactly~"

Iwabuchi-san laughs innocently while pointing at Takatsuka-san who sighs.

But my mind was unsettled.

Even though Iwabuchi-san is a girl... does she watch adult content?

Takatsuka-san is the kind of person who doesn’t miss even the slightest reaction from me.

"Hm? What’s wrong? Did something strange happen?"

Takatsuka-san slides closer with a grin.

She definitely knows. That’s a devilish smile.

"What’s wrong with Hayama-kun?"

Iwabuchi-san also comes closer, unaware.

I was now sandwiched between two girls.

"Hehe, what should I do? Should I say it?"

"I’d prefer if you didn’t..."

"What what?"

Only Iwabuchi-san is super curious.

If she’s going to show interest I wish it wasn’t at a time like this...

"I’ll let it go this time. If you get upset it’ll defeat the purpose of lending this place for studying."

It must be Takatsuka-san’s way of showing mercy.

She leaves me and heads toward the sofa.

"Hey what is it? You don’t have to hide it~"

Iwabuchi-san smiles innocently while shaking my arm.

There’s no way I can honestly say I got flustered thinking she might watch adult videos.

"Just let him go. It’s nothing important. Basically it’s just that Hayama-kun is cute, that's all."

"Ah yeah that’s true~"

Seems like she gave up and Iwabuchi-san heads to the sofa.

Phew, that's a relief.

But I need to reflect too.

I should properly accept Iwabuchi-san’s hobbies.

I’m a guy too after all.

From now on I need to study adult content more seriously so I can catch up to her!

...No, actually that’s still kind of embarrassing.