"Patchouli." Patchouli looked at Kars, who had returned to the Great Library, and opened her arms. Kars walked over and settled into her embrace.
"You've been playing here a little too frequently lately, haven't you?" Kars understood what Patchouli was referring to, and his face immediately showed an embarrassed expression. He relaxed slightly, however, seeing that Patchouli didn't seem truly angry.
"It's alright. I'm not saying this to blame you, but I just feel you shouldn't be like this." Patchouli stroked Kars's head. She had originally intended to keep these experiences exclusive, but the development had gradually spread. This had both good and bad outcomes, yet it still troubled Patchouli.
It was annoying that something intended only for herself had others coming to interfere. It was upsetting, wasn't it? Working so hard and then having someone else come to pick the fruit in the middle—how could anyone be happy about that?
"I'm sorry…" Kars apologized, making no effort to defend himself and directly admitting his mistake. This brought a helpless smile to Patchouli's face. She pinched Kars's cheek.
"It's fine; I wasn't specifically scolding you. I just want you to avoid letting things continue like this. It's for your own good, too. Otherwise, acting this way will only bring you trouble."
"Okay, I will listen to you, Patchouli!"
"I hope so." Although Patchouli trusted Kars would listen, he always seemed to break his promises due to unforeseen circumstances, which she hadn't anticipated. Still, this wasn't the most pressing concern anymore.
"Um, Patchouli, did you need to see me for something?" Noticing Patchouli's slightly weary expression, Kars changed the subject, asking if she needed him for a specific reason.
"Yes, there is something important. I feel like I've taught you most of what I intended. What comes next is essentially a test."
"A test? There's a test for this kind of thing?" Kars was puzzled, wondering if a test was really necessary for these activities. While he was confused, he didn't doubt her. As long as it wasn't a test like the one at the Terakoya, he felt he would be fine.
"That's right. The content of this test is based on everything Big Sister Patchouli has taught you, Kars." Koakuma bent down and pressed her hands onto Kars's shoulders, gently biting his earlobe. "If you pass smoothly, then Kars can become a grown-up."
"Huh? Become a grown-up? Is the test that amazing? Will I stop turning back into a kid?" Kars immediately associated "grown-up" with physical maturity and was very curious about the test.
"No, not physically. It's about becoming a grown-up in mind and spirit." Koakuma's seductive words echoed in Kars's ear. She then reached out a finger and gently stroked Kars's lower abdomen. The strange sensation made Kars feel a bit uneasy, especially with Koakuma making a licking sound near his ear.
"Big Sister Patchouli, should we start now? I'm getting a little impatient." Koakuma's face was flushed, and she was panting slightly as she asked Patchouli if they should begin the so-called test. Kars wondered why Koakuma seemed more anxious than he was about his own test. Does it have something to do with her?
"Yes." Patchouli responded. After settling Kars in her lap, Koakuma—to Kars's bewildered gaze—pulled his pants down.
"Wait?! What are you doing? Why do I have to take off my pants for a test?" Kars felt something was wrong; this didn't feel right at all.
"You have to take them off, or we can't proceed with the test. But you look so cute, still shy." Koakuma giggled, bringing her face close to Kars's lower abdomen. She lightly poked his "test tool" with her finger and then kissed it.
"Don't worry. I'll start now and make it grow bigger." Koakuma opened her mouth and extended her tongue, gently touching Kars's "test tool." Kars felt a subtle change occurring, and the resulting pleasure caused his expression to contort strangely.
Before Kars could fully adapt, Koakuma fully enclosed it in her mouth and began to suck with a more intimate, enveloping motion, causing Kars to involuntarily stiffen his body.
Koakuma then opened her mouth, releasing the "test tool," which was now slick with her saliva. When she lightly touched it with her finger again, it twitched instinctively.
"See? It's growing bigger. But it's still in the pre-adult stage." Koakuma looked at the results and, savoring the taste from earlier, was tempted to take it back into her mouth.
"What… what is this…"
Patchouli looked at the Kars in her lap, whose expression was now becoming softer and more yielding. She reached out, unconcerned by Koakuma's saliva, and grasped it in her hand, slowly rubbing it.
As Kars felt the urge to cry out, Patchouli kissed him on the mouth, allowing him to only make soft whimpers and swallows. Koakuma leaned in, seemingly waiting for something. After a sustained period, Kars's eyes widened, and Patchouli knew what that signified.
Koakuma, who had been watching closely, noticed Kars's body reaction. She quickly enclosed the "test tool" again, taking over from Patchouli's hand. As Kars's body stiffened once more, Koakuma made satisfied noises and swallowed.
After a few seconds, Koakuma finally released him, thoroughly satisfied. Kars lay limp in Patchouli's embrace. The sensation of something leaving his body left him with a feeling he had never experienced, but it also made his mind feel sluggish and dull.
"Now, we can begin the actual test." Koakuma licked her lips, lifting her skirt. She was eager to immediately begin helping Kars with the "adult test."
"That's enough. We're done for now. And the rest of the procedure won't require your assistance." Patchouli announced the result, causing Koakuma's face to freeze.
No way? We've gotten this far? And now she's telling me it's over? Especially since she's saying I'm not needed for the rest! That's totally unfair!