High school life in Japan isn't always the high-pressure grind some imagine.
At least for most students who aren't aiming for top-tier universities like Tokyo University—or hoping to go into politics or marry into a wealthy conglomerate—merely completing the bare minimum academic requirements for graduation is enough.
As for the rest of their time at school, they can spend it on club activities, and so on.
That applies to Bokue Keikain as well. In fact, he chose Kuoh Academy specifically for one of its clubs.
So, after surviving a grueling morning of general education classes, it's finally afternoon—time for club activities.
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Riiiing—Riiiing—
The shrill yet delightful end-of-class bell blares through the classroom speakers. Right on cue, the teacher at the podium snaps her book shut, says, "That's it for this period," and heads out with her materials.
The classroom atmosphere instantly relaxes. Students who had been laser-focused on the lecture loosen up; some even smile, gathering up with friends from the same club to leave for their club rooms.
After all, class is mandatory, but club activities are personal pursuits. Or, put less politely—heading out to have fun with your buddies.
Ignoring the escalating commotion around him, Bokue neatly packs up his books, then pulls the briefcase he'd brought this morning from his desk. Standing up, he makes for the classroom door.
He only manages a few steps before someone appears in front of him, blocking his way.
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"Heh heh—judging by this look, Bokue-kun, you're off to see the number-one beauty in our school: Rias-senpai, right?"
The speaker is a girl with braided brown hair and glasses. Hand on her hip, she leans in, scanning him from head to toe with a mischievous squint.
"I've gotta say, considering you just transferred here a couple weeks ago, you've got some serious game. You're already closer to Rias-senpai than ninety-nine percent of the girls in school—and probably a hundred percent of the guys."
"Kiryuu…"
Bokue halts.
"I'm only heading to club activities—or you could call it work. There's definitely no 'date' involved. Besides, Rias-senpai and I aren't the only ones there; Akeno-senpai and Koneko are, too. How would anyone have a date in that situation?"
"Oh, I see—I get it. Not a date. You're having a Party—right?"
Kiryuu Aika leans in even closer, her grin widening. She lowers her voice conspiratorially.
"On your first day here, I remember logging your measurements. That's quite the impressive size. So even if you had to satisfy Rias-senpai, Akeno-senpai, and Koneko-chan all at once, you could probably manage. Come on, spill—every time you head out to 'Club activities,' aren't you actually going all-out in there with those girls?"
"Yes."
Expressionless, Bokue answers bluntly.
From childhood to now, he's rarely found himself at a complete loss for words—but this girl absolutely ranks among the few who achieve that.
Usually, braided-hair girls give off a prim, studious vibe. Kiryuu Aika is the total opposite.
Who else would greet a new classmate on day one by visually scanning his entire body data through his clothes? That includes natural stats and… "Dimensions" when aroused? That's how she treats new classmates, apparently.
And she won't hesitate to talk about "going all-out in bed" at the drop of a hat.
A sweet, demure façade? Nah. That's just a front for a total pervert… or maybe it's a "Streaker mask" we're dealing with here!
Call her an exhibitionist? Well, at least she's wearing some kind of cover. Call her a normal girl? She's practically only wearing the mask. Either way, it's chaos.
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"Wow—so you admit it!"
Hearing Bokue's matter-of-fact "Yes," the bespectacled girl jumps back dramatically, both hands over her mouth as if about to shout the discovery of some unspeakable secret.
Seeing she's about to launch into another rant, Bokue quickly flashes an "internationally recognized gesture of goodwill," smoothly sidesteps around her, and heads for the door.
But at that moment, a small stir ripples through the hallway near the staircase just outside the classroom.
Since it's after-school club time, the corridor is filled with students heading to their respective activities.
Bokue glances toward the disturbance—just in time to see the crowd parting. Emerging from between the students is a tall, shapely woman in a white lab coat with long black hair and glasses. Students of all genders pause to watch her pass with admiration.
Her outfit—short skirt, black tights with garter straps, and heels—exudes a polished sophistication that somehow hints at a deeper, more sensual allure beneath her refined exterior.
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"Oh… That's Hasegawa, our school nurse. She's basically the only teacher here who can rival Rias-senpai and Akeno-senpai for the title of Kuoh Academy's top beauty."
Kiryuu Aika casually offers this info.
She then sneaks a mischievous glance at Bokue, who's watching the nurse. A sly smile curls her lips as she gently elbows his side.
"Hmm? You can't take your eyes off her, huh? Don't tell me you fell for Hasegawa-sensei at first sight?"
"You're exaggerating. Sounds more like you're talking about some Elden Ring DLC pretty-boy rather than our teacher."
"Oh-ho, so you can be swept off your feet by a dainty trap from Elden Ring DLC?"
"Would you just stop…"
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As they banter, the source of the commotion approaches. It's like a gentle spring breeze drifting in, and Kiryuu Aika abruptly falls silent.
Bokue looks up to find the graceful school nurse—who, only seconds ago, was a bit farther away—now standing beside him. She halts, gazing calmly in his direction. Those vivid green eyes, quite unlike those of most Japanese, reflect a face he knows all too well: his own.
Kiryuu Aika opens her mouth as though she wants to say something, but the words fail her.
Just when the air feels like it might freeze over, the lovely nurse speaks.
"I've heard from your teachers that you often doze off in class these days. I was worried it might be some health problem… but you seem fine, so I'm relieved. Anyway, if you ever feel unwell, please come to the nurse's office."
"…Oh."
He's not sure why she's telling him this out of the blue, but it does sound like she's concerned. So Bokue nods.
Satisfied he hasn't rejected her concern, Hasegawa Chisato offers a polite, gentle smile.
"All right, then—see you around."
She continues on her way, footsteps echoing lightly behind her. By the time she's ten or so meters down the hall, Kiryuu Aika finally exhales, swallowing hard.
"I feel like Nurse Hasegawa… might care about you a lot. Could it be you go all-out with her during those club-time parties, too?"
"Mm-hmm. You're absolutely right."
Bokue's reply echoes from the opposite end of the corridor—he's already at the stairwell.
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