After helping Kotonoha Katsura back to her seat, Ryo Asakura went to the bathroom for a quick cleanup, and today's class began as soon as the bell rang.
Ryo called up the sign-in panel again and fell into deep thought as he looked at the superpowers in front of him.
[Sensitive Skin: The body's sensitivity will increase tenfold, and the corresponding stimulation will also increase. The conditions for activating this ability are unknown. At the same time, this ability will subtly increase the body's recovery speed.]
He replayed his experience on the train several times but still couldn't figure out the trigger conditions for this sensitive skin. Could it be the close contact with the beautiful girl?
Even though he had just released such a huge amount of energy, Ryo was still full of vigor and felt even more refreshed, as if he had been completely revitalized.
Is this the terrifying effect of enhancing the body's recovery speed?
Apart from the disadvantage of being uncontrollable, this superpower seemed quite practical. At least when it came to the question of "how many times a night," Ryo felt totally capable.
After dispelling the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Ryo noticed that Kotonoha Katsura kept glancing at him secretly, turning her head away shyly when their eyes met – it was incredibly cute.
The boy shook his phone, gesturing for Akane to look at the Line message.
The cooking trio was enthusiastically exchanging messages in the group chat.
"Today, Katsura-san was photographed secretly. If it's convenient for Akane, please comfort her." - Ryo
"Hey! Is it possible that something so outrageous has happened? Katsura-san, if you have any questions, please come to me for help." - Akane
"Ah, it's nothing serious now. Today, I was helped by Asakura-kun. Thank you very much for your concern." - Kotonoha
"Asakura-kun is really reliable." - Akane
"Hmm..., it really makes me feel relieved."
Ryo suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. When he looked up, he saw Nanao Akane staring at him with a resentful gaze. He offered an awkward smile.
She pointed a finger above her head, indicating that she would talk to Nanao Akane in detail when they went to the rooftop for lunch at noon. Only then did the girl's resentment subside, and she turned away with a pout.
...
On the rooftop, Ryo was leisurely enjoying the sunbath while eating fried noodles and bread when Nanao Akane appeared with a lunch box in her hand.
Before he could say anything, Nanao Akane threw herself into Ryo's arms, twisting her mouth unwillingly and muttering, "Asakura-kun, you really showed off your skills today and saved the beauty."
"Ah, Akane, this was all an accident. I just happened to run into Katsura-san at school. I couldn't just stand by and do nothing when my friend was being harassed."
Ryo put his arms around the girl's slender waist and rubbed her ears affectionately.
"Hehe, then I'll punish you by feeding me lunch with your own hands as compensation."
"Okay, okay. Anything for you."
The two of them were intimately huddled together, feeding each other bite by bite, lost in their own world, enjoying a very passionate lunch.
In economics, there's a term called the "ratchet effect," which means that people's consumption habits are irreversible once formed. It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
In fact, the same holds true for human desires. Once the floodgates of desire are opened, they tend to expand endlessly.
"Hey, Asakura-kun, I've been looking forward to today's massage for a long time."
Nanao Akane's cheeks flushed, but she still bravely invited Ryo.
Helping others was a virtue, and Ryo couldn't refuse her kindness, extending a helping hand to assist the girl with her massage relaxation.
Nanao Akane's swan-like white neck was flushed with pink. During the massage, she clearly felt the upward surge of sensation, a gift from her sensitive skin. The girl smiled with a hint of lingering pleasure.
"Asakura-kun, it's my turn to give you today's massage relaxation course."
As long as Ryo's energy is depleted, he shouldn't have the chance to flirt with other girls outside, right?
...
After a fierce "operation" involving both hands and mouth, the two of them snuggled together, enjoying the peaceful tranquility.
To be honest, Nanao Akane's "needs" exceeded Ryo's expectations. She "surfed" three times before finally stopping with satisfaction.
She was so enthusiastic about taking "food" from him that Ryo almost thought he had become a succubus manager required to provide regular "meals."
The young man began to praise the sign-in system for its wisdom and power, bestowing upon it the praise of Song Jiang, the timely rain.
Sensitive skin, Mr. Asakura acknowledges you!
...
At noon, after watching the two of them head to the rooftop, Kotonoha Katsura chose not to follow. She didn't want much, she simply desired to spend more and more time with Ryo.
So, she didn't care if other girls were around Ryo, as long as there was a place for her.
Kotonoha Katsura was eating her lunch elegantly on a quiet aisle bench, but Makoto Ito, unwilling to accept the humiliation from the morning and the loss of the girl he admired, chose to take drastic action.
After Kotonoha Katsura left the classroom, Ito Makoto followed her, waiting for an opportunity when fewer people were around to make his move.
When they were finally alone, Ito Makoto forcefully covered Kotonoha's mouth and dragged the girl towards the abandoned warehouse behind the building.
The sudden attack and Ito Makoto's crazed look brought back unbearable memories from the past, and Kotonoha's strength to resist was suppressed by fear. Although she panicked, her Aikido training kicked in, and she knew she had to strike the enemy's vital points directly.
While struggling, she spun around and kicked Ito Makoto's weak spot with all her might, and in an instant, everything went numb for him. The serious injury slowed down the process of Kotonoha being dragged away.
The girl hurriedly pulled out her cell phone and sent a distress message and her location to Ryo. Ito Makoto, now completely deranged, slapped the phone away with one hand, endured the pain, and dragged Kotonoha into the abandoned warehouse, uttering the classic villain line.
"You can shout until your throat is hoarse, but no one will come to save you. Katsura-san, you should know that I really like you."
Kotonoha Katsura could only huddle together in fear and keep crying, praying that someone would come and rescue her.
...
Ryo Asakura, who had just parted ways with Nanao Akane, changed his expression instantly upon receiving the message and rushed to the scene of the incident at full speed, showing no signs of fatigue. Sensitive skin, you've earned your keep.
"Look, Katsura-san, these are all proof that I like you."
Makoto Ito displayed the photos he had secretly taken while stalking her. His crazed expression was terrifying, but the villain's downfall often lies in their excessive talking.
The one about to arrive on the battlefield was Ryo Asakura. With a loud crash, the warehouse door was blown open. The boy's eyes were so cold that they froze Makoto Ito in his tracks.
Without any hesitation, he grabbed the criminal's throat and threw him to the ground. Then he turned around, straddled Ito Makoto, and punched him repeatedly in his disgusting face, causing blood to splatter everywhere.
Ryo Asakura didn't stop until Ito Makoto was gasping for air more than actually breathing.
"I told you before, if you ever dare to harass Katsura-san again, I won't let you off. You'll just have to live in fear for the rest of your life."
Ryo Asakura leaned down and whispered his declaration into the criminal's ear. Ito Makoto was effectively sentenced to death by the "King of Sobu High School." Ryo then turned around and said with a warm smile.
"Katsura-san, are you okay...?"
Tears streamed down her cheeks like crystals, and Kotonoha Katsura threw herself into his arms quickly, hugging the boy's chest tightly to absorb his strong sense of security. Her pink lips silenced Ryo Asakura's words before he could finish speaking.
With considerable effort, Ryo Asakura's hands were moved to the "snow-capped mountains" to carry out "civil engineering work." This was the trophy that belonged to the king.
The world seemed to pause at that moment, leaving only the echoing breaths of the two individuals.
The rainstorm was about to cease, and the sun was shining brightly. And you are my spring.
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Currently available information:
Intelligence 1: After the flooding ability is weakened, it will only affect the opposite sex and will not affect contact between the same sex (considered a hotfix, there should still be some male supporting characters appearing later, and physical contact between men is inevitable).
Intelligence 2: The sensitive muscle ability improves the body's recovery speed, which includes not only physical strength and energy but also the recovery speed from injuries, drugging, etc. It is a permanent advantageous bonus BUFF.