"Sagiri?"
Kanzaki Saku noticed the little one opposite him had been quiet for a while. Looking closely, he saw an unnatural blush on Sagiri's cheeks. Her eyes were hazy, and her head was nodding, as if she might slip into the water at any moment.
He gave a helpless smile and reached out to feel her forehead. It was a bit too hot. It seemed she had been soaking for too long, and with her emotions in a constant state of high excitement, she was suffering from slight oxygen deprivation.
"Rookies are like this. Give them a little taste and they can't handle it."
Kanzaki Saku stood up, splashing water. He grabbed a large, soft bath towel from the side, then carefully lifted the already dizzy and limp Sagiri out of the water, meticulously drying and wrapping her in the towel.
Sagiri felt herself being lifted, a familiar scent enveloping her. She instinctively snuggled into Kanzaki Saku's arms, mumbling indistinctly, "Onii-chan... material... excellent..."
Kanzaki Saku shook his head, carrying the warm, soft, jade-like bundle in his arms, and walked towards Sagiri's room.
He gently placed Sagiri on her soft bed and covered her with the blanket. As soon as Sagiri touched her familiar bed, she curled up. Her breathing gradually became even and deep, a satisfied smile on her face as she drifted into a deep sleep.
Kanzaki Saku stood by the bed, looking at his sister's defenseless sleeping face, and reached out to brush away a few damp strands of silver hair from her forehead.
"Sleep well, Eromanga Sensei."
He said softly, then turned off the light and quietly left the room.
Back in Kanzaki Saku's own bedroom.
Lying on his bed, Kanzaki Saku opened his phone. The screen showed several different chat interfaces. At the very top was a message from Yukinoshita Yukino, asking how Miura Yumiko's mission to escort him had gone.
Below that was a greeting from a new contact, Kita Ikuyo.
There was also a friend request. The avatar was a black crow, and the ID was "Tyrant's Eye." The request message was a single sentence: "I have seen through your essence."
Of course, Kanzaki Saku knew what this ID meant. Although he didn't know how Takanashi Rikka had gotten his number, he accepted her friend request and then opened the chat window with Yukino.
The Reversal God: "Yumiko did a great job. We got along really well, too. Let's make her my permanent 'guard' from now on."
The Genuine is Under My Fist: "That's good. I was thinking if you weren't satisfied, I'd keep replacing her until you were."
The Reversal God: "How are things with the Service Club? No major problems, I hope?"
Why Kanzaki Saku would ask this question traces back to his relationship with Yukinoshita Yukino before their memories were synchronized.
Firstly, it was mentioned earlier that Yukino is one of Kanzaki Saku's childhood friends, and she went down the path of a delinquent girl to protect him, her idealized love.
As for Kanzaki Saku before the memory synchronization, his personality could be summarized as a gentle, sickly pretty boy—overall, just an ordinary guy.
It's a well-known fact that high school girls love delinquents, so the Kanzaki Saku of this reversed world not only didn't dislike Yukino's choice to become a delinquent, but he was actually supportive of it.
Therefore, Yukino would tell Kanzaki Saku about her affairs in the delinquent world, and Kanzaki Saku would offer his opinions, providing her with emotional support.
Thus, it was perfectly reasonable for the post-synchronization Kanzaki Saku to be concerned about Yukino's Service Club.
The Genuine is Under My Fist: "There were some dissenting opinions, but I've already dealt with them."
Looking at Yukino's concise text on the screen, Kanzaki Saku could feel this reversed Yukino's domineering nature when it came to matters concerning the Service Club.
Unfortunately, due to her regrettable chest, she couldn't act so domineering when she was with Kanzaki Saku.
The two chatted for a while longer. Yukino, believing Kanzaki Saku to be frail, told him to rest early.
So, just like the so-called "goddesses" from his past life, Kanzaki Saku replied to Yukino that he was going to sleep, while in reality, he was moving on to the next person on his list.
Opening Kita Ikuyo's chat box, Coach Kanzaki Saku was back to help Lady Come-and-Go find her confidence.
Her avatar was a cartoon hamster huddled in a corner, which fit her persona quite well.
The Reversal God: "You there?"
The message was read almost instantly. The top of the chat box immediately displayed "Typing...", flashing several times before a message popped up.
Kanzaki Saku guessed that Kita had been staring at his chat box ever since he accepted her request, otherwise she wouldn't have been so quick.
Kita Kita: "I'm here! Kanzaki-kun! I was just organizing my manga, not staring at my phone! (Attaches a flustered bowing sticker)"
Kanzaki Saku could almost picture Kita Ikuyo on the other end of the screen, blushing furiously as she held her phone.
The Reversal God: "Manga? Is it the new Shonen Jump or your treasured collection of doujinshi?"
Kita Kita: "Eh?! Not doujinshi! It's regular Shoujo Jump! Totally wholesome! (>人
This was immediately followed by a photo of a corner piled high with manga, with a pillow deliberately placed to hide the bottom shelf. Kanzaki Saku guessed that's where the doujinshi were kept.
The Reversal God: "What a shame. I thought after this afternoon's 'one-on-one special training,' you'd be interested in more 'practical' teaching materials."
This sentence sent Kita Ikuyo into another long "typing..." phase. In the end, a string of incomprehensible gibberish was sent and then immediately retracted.
The Reversal God: "Just kidding! See you at the 'usual spot' tomorrow at noon. For the new round of special training, remember to prepare the 'tuition fee.'"
Kita Kita: "Yes! I'll be there on time! And the tuition is ready too! (Serious saluting emoji)"
Kita Kita: "Um, Kanzaki-kun, tomorrow's special training... will it be the same as today?"
Kanzaki Saku raised an eyebrow, his fingertips tapping lightly on the screen.
The Reversal God: "That depends on your performance. If you can manage it, there can be an 'advanced course' too."
Kita Kita: "Advanced... course?! (ΩДΩ)"
Kita Kita: "Please elaborate! Do I need to prepare in advance? Are there any reference books to read? Or... any props to bring?"
The Reversal God: "No need for props. However,"
He paused deliberately, building up the suspense. "To ensure the quality of tomorrow's training, you need to rest well tonight and build up your energy. Don't secretly 'practice' too much on your own and end up in poor form tomorrow."
On the other side of the screen, Kita Ikuyo, who had just shed her rookie status with Kanzaki Saku today, reacted to this sentence exactly like Tom Cat being toyed with.
A few minutes later, Kanzaki Saku finally received a text message.
Kita Kita: "I-I'll do my best..."
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