— — — — — — —
Saeko's eyes lit up with delight. She smiled approvingly. "Utaha, are you finally taking this step?"
As a woman raised in the most traditional ways of the Busujima family, she was more than happy to help.
After all, helping their master expand his harem was only natural.
Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms, shifting uncomfortably. "Tch, it's not like I had a choice. You've been monopolizing Lynn for yourself for too long."
"Have I?"
Saeko fell into deep thought.
Now that she thought about it… yeah, maybe she had been monopolizing him a bit too much. She scratched her cheek awkwardly.
Well, it couldn't be helped. Once you got a taste of it, stopping was the hard part.
Especially when Shizuka joined, her milk seemed to provide unlimited stamina, making none of them stop or even take a break.
She nodded seriously. "You're right. I apologize. I'll make sure to be more considerate from now on."
It wouldn't be fair to keep Lynn all to herself.
Utaha opened her mouth, stunned for a second.
Yep.
This woman was exactly the kind that men couldn't resist.
A complicated look crossed Utaha's face.
She had lost—completely and utterly!
But tonight…Everything would change!
She clenched her fists, her eyes blazing with determination.
"Saeko, I'm counting on you tonight!"
"No problem!" Saeko agreed without hesitation.
It was just switching rooms for the night, right? No big deal.
Though she was a little curious…How exactly was Utaha planning to do it?
— — —
3:00 PM - Supernatural Research Club
Before heading to the clubroom, Utaha made a quick stop at her and Lynn's house, stuffing a certain "battle outfit" into her bag.
Then, sneakily and with her face slightly flushed, she made her way into the clubroom.
Lynn gave her a puzzled look. "Yo~ Utaha-beast, are you about to evolve?"
He couldn't help teasing her.
At his words, Utaha stiffened like a cat with its fur standing on end.
She flinched and started rambling incoherently. "E-Evolve? Ahaha… I-I guess so?"
So...Suspicious.
Suspicious as hell.
Lynn narrowed his eyes at her.
Utaha's gaze darted around the room as she clutched her bag tightly, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
Knock knock!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the clubroom door.
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Even Yotsuya Miko and Shiina Mahiru looked surprised.
"Someone's actually visiting the Supernatural Research Club?"
Miko and Mahiru exchanged glances, both sharing the same confusion. Meanwhile, Utaha sighed in relief as if she had just been saved.
Lynn, still slightly puzzled, spoke up. "Come in."
Since someone had actually come, there was no reason to turn them away.
The door swung open.
A beautiful girl with long, straight black hair walked in, her gaze cool and assessing as she surveyed the room.
Behind her, a second girl with a cute appearance hesitated at the doorway, her brown hair tied up in a bun.
Seeing everyone's eyes on her, the second girl fidgeted nervously, forcing an awkward smile.
"Y-Yo!... H-Hello?"
She shifted uncomfortably, clearly uneasy about being in a so-called "Supernatural Research Club."
A nervous look flashed across her face.
Was this place legit? Were they really dealing with supernatural stuff?
Wait… there weren't actual ghosts here, right?
Her eyes darted around, scanning the room as if expecting a ghost to pop out at any second. Yet at the same time, she cowered behind the black-haired girl like a terrified puppy.
'Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui, huh…'
Lynn immediately recognized them.
But he had no idea why they would come here of all places.
"Hey! This is the Supernatural Research Club?"
Yukino's cool voice rang out, her sharp gaze analyzing every person in the room.
A single man… surrounded by three absolutely gorgeous girls?
Her eyebrows twitched ever so slightly.
"Without a doubt, this is the Supernatural Research Club." Lynn pointed at the nameplate on the desk.
Yukino's expression remained neutral. "Apologies, for a second, I thought I had walked into some kind of harem club instead."
Miko and Mahiru's mouths dropped slightly, both visibly caught off guard by her blunt remark.
Then, as if realizing she wasn't wrong, their faces turned a little red.
Well… She… she's not wrong.
"Oh?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha studied Yukinoshita Yukino with great interest. 'Sharp-eyed, isn't she?'
"Ha? No one's going to refute that?" Yukinoshita Yukino frowned again.
What kind of club is this, exactly?
She turned her scanning gaze toward the only man in the room. "Are you the president of the Supernatural Research Club?"
Lynn's expression remained as calm as still water. He didn't answer her question—just looked at her.
That single glance made Yukino's breath hitch.
Even though he wasn't doing anything, there was an inexplicable pressure bearing down on her, making it difficult to breathe.
She bit her lip, her gaze stubborn.
A chilling sensation crept up her spine.
Her heartbeat quickened, sweat beaded on her forehead, and her body started trembling slightly.
"Why… why is this happening?"
"Huff… Huff…"
"Yuki?" Yuigahama Yui tugged anxiously at her sleeve.
And just like that, the overwhelming pressure vanished in an instant.
Thud!
Her legs gave out, and she collapsed onto the cold floor.
"Yuki!"
Yuigahama Yui gasped, quickly crouching down to check on her.
"Huff… Huff…"
Yukino panted heavily, her eyes unfocused.
"Yuki, are you okay?" Yui was visibly distressed, practically breaking into a cold sweat.
Under Yui's worried voice, Yukino gradually regained her senses.
She weakly waved a hand and said in a barely audible voice, "I… I'm fine."
Forcing herself to stand up, she steadied her body.
Lynn, resting his chin on his hands, his crimson eyes deepening, finally spoke: "Now… can we talk properly?"
Yukino was silent for a moment before bowing her head in a rare show of tact.
"…Apologies."
'Ah… she got put in her place, huh?'
Miko and Mahiru both had the same thought.
Utaha, meanwhile, was struggling not to laugh.
'Tsk! Tsk! She's behaving now.'
'Well, that's what happens when you waltz in with a condescending attitude. No one's gonna give you respect if you don't give it first.'
...
"So, what's the reason you're here?"
Yukino finally got to the point. "I was recommended here by Professor Natsuki."
She was still somewhat shaken.
'This man…'
'No, this Supernatural Research Club…'
'It's the real deal.'
This was the first time in her life she had ever experienced something like that.
Not even her sister… not even her high-ranking mother… had ever made her feel this kind of deathly fear with just a single look.
The president of the Supernatural Research Club…
He's definitely someone from the underground world.
She was sure of it!
"…Natsuki-chan?"
Lynn sighed.
That woman… always sending him trouble.
Pulling out his phone, he immediately messaged her.
[Natsuki-chan: "Aren't your Supernatural Research Club guys supposed to handle supernatural incidents?"]
[Natsuki-chan: "(Screenshot attached.)"]
It was a screenshot of the club application form.
Supernatural Research Club—naturally, they investigate supernatural events.
Which means… they also accept supernatural-related requests.
"..." Lynn was speechless.
"Alright. Just for Natsuki-chan, I'll hear your request."
Yukino let out a long breath, finally relieved.
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