Chapter 80: Two-Person Trip with Sakurajima Mai, A "Spiritual Item" That Grows Larger in the Morning
After entering the elevator, Mai stole a glance at Yoru beside her and said softly.
"Sorry. I was the one who proposed the trip, but I overlooked this point. By the way, I'll pay for the room."
As she spoke, Mai tried to take out her wallet from her shoulder bag, but Yoru stopped her with a wave of his hand.
"No need. I don't lack money."
Mai knew Yoru wasn't just acting tough; he really didn't lack money.
Just during this period, his exorcism rewards had reached over 300,000 yen, and this was even after splitting the income with other Super-Quant Club members.
Because of this, although Mai never said it, she admired Yoru in her heart.
A few hundred thousand yen was nothing to her, a former national idol actress—maybe just the income from half an episode of a TV drama.
But to be honest.
Facing such generous rewards, Yoru could have chosen to keep it all for himself, or just throw ten or twenty thousand yen casually as a labor fee for other Super-Quant Club members.
After all, he was the club president who founded the club. According to Rio and Miko, he was also the strongest exorcist, completely on a different level from those two girls.
In this situation, even if Yoru chose not to split the money, no one would say anything.
Because of this, the decision to split the rewards equally seemed even more commendable.
"That won't do. Not lacking money is one thing, but since we came out together, we should at least split the room fee."
"Sure give it to me when we get back to Kyoto. It's hard to calculate now."
"Okay."
After taking the elevator to a high floor and opening the door with the key card, Mai walked around the room, examining the furnishings of this suite, and said with satisfaction.
"It's really nice."
Yoru put his luggage on the floor and complained casually.
"It's just an ordinary family suite. No need to make such a sigh, right?"
Mai froze hearing this.
What Yoru said...
Makes sense.
When she was filming before, let alone a family suite in a four-star hotel like this, she had even stayed in the presidential suite of the most luxurious hotel in Tokyo.
Why did it feel different this time?
Because this was purely for tourism without work arrangements, so her mood was more relaxed?
Or was it...
Mai blushed.
"You sleep in the single bed outside."
Yoru stretched lazily and lay directly on the soft double bed.
"This one is mine."
After spending time together day and night recently, Mai understood Yoru's personality quite well.
If he said he wanted to give the big bed to her at this time, she would actually be surprised.
"Wait a minute."
Suddenly, as if thinking of something, Mai narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly.
"Why do you look not nervous at all? Did you come to a hotel with a girl before?"
Yoru countered with a question.
"Then, Sakurajima Mai-san, why aren't you nervous?"
Mai's true thought:
Of course I'm nervous!
Don't be fooled by Mai's calm appearance now. In reality, her heart rate had already soared to the limit.
Even her exquisite face felt slightly hot.
What to do, what to do?
Staying at Yoru's house and staying in the same room with him in a hotel were two completely different concepts.
Speaking of hotels, what comes to mind?
Although Mai hadn't been in a relationship, she had been in the entertainment industry after all, and she had heard some things about this from people around her.
Next...
What should she do?
Mai suppressed her shyness and put on a calm and composed look.
"I am a mature senpai; of course I won't be nervous."
Seeing her like this, Yoru almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
Mai's personality of clearly being very innocent but insisting on pretending to be a mature adult was also one of her unique charms.
"...."
As the room became quiet, Mai was even more at a loss.
Her two fair jade-like hands kept fiddling with the hem of her skirt. She pursed her lips lightly, panic that couldn't be concealed showing in her beautiful eyes.
Miscalculated.
Really a huge miscalculation.
She actually didn't consider the problem that checking into a hotel required two ID cards, otherwise only one room could be booked.
Actually, what Mai didn't want to admit even more was...
Deep down, she might have vaguely realized this problem but said nothing and didn't remind Yoru.
I...
Seem to be looking forward to staying in the same hotel room with him.
This was the real reason that made Mai flustered and nervous.
Did Yoru see through my thoughts?
Mai felt this was very likely.
She found that the biggest difference between Yoru and ordinary people lay in his negotiation ability, which was inexplicably effective despite his outrageous speaking style.
If she was seen through...
Mai really wanted to jump straight down from upstairs.
"Um... that, by the way."
Mai sat on the sofa, facing away from Yoru in the master bedroom. With an imperceptible movement, she raised her hand to soothe her chest and changed the subject.
"We've known each other for so long, I still don't know your dream for the future."
As soon as this sentence came out, Mai felt extremely awkward.
What kind of topic is this?
Do you think this is a variety show?
So shameful.
"Me..."
Yoru looked like he was thinking seriously, staring at the ceiling engraved with exquisite patterns, and said nonchalantly.
"The money earned from exorcism is still a bit too little. It can be a side job in the future."
Hearing this answer, Mai became interested, forgetting even her shyness, and asked curiously.
"What about the main job?"
"Boxing (Fighting)."
"Hah?"
Mai frowned slightly.
"You want to become a professional fighter? Isn't it a bit too late to start now?"
Mai wasn't present during the fight between Yoru and Kure Raian in the gym locker room last time, which was why she asked such a question.
Yoru was seriously considering this matter.
If he needed money in the future, becoming a fighter and fighting a few matches seemed pretty good.
After all, in the Kengan Ashura worldview, the bets for fighter matches started at millions or tens of millions, with no upper limit.
At the very least, earning a few million for a match was guaranteed.
Wouldn't that be much faster than exorcism?
Of course, Yoru didn't exorcise mainly for money, but to eat evil spirits.
....
After washing up.
Yoru lay on the double bed in the master bedroom.
"Mai-san, I'm going to sleep."
"Oh... oh, okay."
Yoru's next sentence fried Mai's CPU directly.
"Together?"
Mai froze for a moment, then her pretty face turned completely red.
Sleep together?
Together in what way?
Together in the sense of time, or together in the sense of space?
High-end direct attacks often only require unpretentious offenses.
Mai's thoughts spun incessantly, her thinking speed almost catching up with Futaba Rio when analyzing intelligence.
If it meant together in time, she should reply "Good night" now.
But what if Yoru meant together in space?
Would replying "Good night" make this cute junior, who finally mustered up the courage to make this request, feel very embarrassed?
As a mature senpai who had entered the entertainment industry, how could she let Yoru, this junior, be in such an awkward situation?
To protect his face.
And to ensure Yoru could see her at any time.
Mai decided not to say a word. covering her face like a mouse stealing food, she walked quickly into the bedroom, jumped onto the bed, pulled the quilt up, and covered her blushing cheeks.
"D-Don't misunderstand. I just... think it's a waste for one person to sleep in such a big bed."
Honestly, even Mai herself felt this excuse was extremely clumsy.
Fortunately, Yoru didn't expose her, just chuckled lightly.
"Don't touch randomly when sleeping at night."
Mai became exasperated and immediately retorted.
"You, you are the one who shouldn't touch randomly!"
"Sure"
Yoru responded nonchalantly, then closed his eyes and fell into a baby-like sleep.
Listening to his steady breathing sounding in her ears, Mai, who was originally facing away from Yoru, felt her body muscles aching from tension.
At the same time, she also felt a sense of unwillingness.
This guy actually fell asleep just like that?
Outrageous!
Thinking of herself, Sakurajima Mai, a former national idol actress who would be constantly asked for autographs by fans when walking on the street.
Sharing a bed with a beautiful senpai like herself, Yoru actually fell asleep so quickly, as if he had no nervous emotions at all?
This was a bit too calm.
Mai wasn't conceited about her appearance, but she was still very confident.
Yoru's calm reaction made her feel a bit unbalanced inside.
"This guy..."
Mai turned over on the bed carefully, trying not to make any sound.
As a result of this turn, the tip of her nose almost collided with Yoru's nose.
"Mmm..."
Mai almost, just almost, exclaimed out loud.
She took a deep breath, her chest heaving constantly due to nervousness.
If she had known earlier, she shouldn't have thought so much. It would have been better to sleep in the single bed outside.
But while this thought emerged, Mai's gaze involuntarily moved to Yoru's face.
"This guy is even more handsome when he's not talking."
Although Mai was shy inside, her gaze was honest, staying on Yoru's face to admire it.
She knew that peeking at someone sleeping like this was very much like a pervert.
But might as well look.
Anyway, he was asleep and didn't know she was peeking.
Mai rested her cheek on her left hand, staring at Yoru's face, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips.
Although this life where no one can see me is a bit inconvenient, but...
It's quite nice too.
.....
Early next morning.
Mai opened her eyes, sat up, stretched lazily, and rubbed her eyes like a lazy cat just waking up.
She turned her head and found Yoru was still sleeping.
"Really can sleep."
Mai muttered softly, covering her mouth and chuckling.
Just as she was about to pat Yoru's shoulder to wake him up, a strange sensation came from her thigh.
"Hmm... what is this?"
Mai frowned slightly. Her left hand reached into the quilt and grasped an unknown object.
"A nail? No, a nail isn't this thick. A dagger? The head isn't very sharp either. Is it a stick?"
The more Mai felt it carefully, the stranger the shape of this item felt.
However, considering Yoru was an exorcist and might maintain vigilance even while sleeping, she guessed it was some self-defense weapon.
Mai had been influenced by the environment in the Super-Quant Club and had some understanding of the supernatural.
She thought this thing must be a high-grade spiritual item.
Otherwise, why would it emit a faint heat?
"Mai-san."
At some point, Yoru opened his eyes, his gaze falling flatly on Mai's face.
"Are you unsatisfied with your desires?"
"Hah?"
Mai frowned tightly and said grumpily.
"What are you saying? I was just curious what kind of spiritual item could make you carry it even when sleeping, so I touched it out of curiosity."
"Spiritual item?"
Yoru maintained his calm appearance and spoke indifferently.
"If you regard me as a spiritual item capable of exorcising the supernatural, then what you are holding right now is indeed a very strong spiritual item."
Mai looked confused.
"What does that mean..."
Halfway through, she suddenly realized and let out an exclamation like a cat having its tail stepped on, immediately releasing her left hand.
Mai had attended biology class.
She finally realized.
What she held and stroked carefully wasn't a spiritual item.
Thinking of this, Mai's face turned red instantly. She couldn't help but cover her face with both hands.
But then, remembering what her hands had just touched, she immediately put them down again.
Seeing Yoru's incredibly calm eyes, she felt shy and unbearable inside, covering her face with both hands again.
Just like this, she repeated it two or three times.
Watching Mai constantly raising and lowering her hands, steam almost coming out of her head, Yoru couldn't help but roast her.
"Are you practicing Chopping-Hanging Palm Didn't expect you to be a martial artist."
Mai wanted to retort, but felt too ashamed. Finally, she could only jump off the bed quickly, her snow-white jade feet stepping on the carpet, run quickly into the bathroom, and lock the door from inside.
"This guy... really..."
Mai turned on the faucet, wiped her face with a towel soaked in cold water, but the burning sensation on her cheeks didn't dissipate at all.
She gritted her silver teeth and complained halfway, but stopped suddenly again.
This matter...
Can I really blame Yoru?
He didn't cross the line at all while sleeping at night.
Instead, she woke up early in the morning groggy and made such a joke.
It didn't fit her mature and steady senpai persona at all!
After her mood calmed down, Mai opened the bathroom door and peeked out secretly. She saw Yoru sitting on the sofa, playing with his phone with his head down, not noticing her side at all.
She tiptoed out, opened her suitcase, took out a set of clothes from it, hid in the bathroom, and changed secretly.
Then, she dressed up carefully.
Looking at herself in the mirror, calm again, perfect and flawless without any loopholes, Mai nodded confidently.
"Mmhmm, this is right."
A mere junior wants to manipulate me?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Mai opened the bathroom door, walked out slowly, stood prettily in front of Yoru, and smiled.
"I'm ready. Let's go out and play."
A family suite like this naturally couldn't have only one washroom.
Yoru moved faster. While Mai was still muttering to herself and organizing her emotions, he had already finished washing up and changed his clothes.
Only at this moment, his expression was meaningful. He pointed his finger at the bathroom partition door in the master bedroom.
"Mai-san, take a look there."
Mai looked in the direction he pointed, her pupils shrinking in shock, stuttering.
"Th-This..."
Looking from inside the bathroom to the outside, it was opaque.
But from the master bedroom and the angle where Yoru was sitting, one could clearly see what the person inside was doing.
This was the legendary One-Way Mirror Glass.
Mai's mood, which had just calmed down with difficulty, came to the edge of collapsing again.
To cover up her embarrassment, she looked left and right, picked up a small plastic box written with English on the table, and changed the subject.
"Hahaha, what is this thing?"
Yoru said meaningfully.
"This is a mysterious magical tool that might be used tonight, or might not be used."
"Magical tool?"
Mai didn't care much and just put the plastic box back on the table.
Of course, Yoru didn't buy this thing.
It was given by the hotel.
What surprised him was that Mai actually hadn't seen this thing.
On second thought, it made sense.
In the past, even if Mai stayed in a hotel, someone would arrange everything specially and check the room carefully before she checked in.
Things like "Blocking Elves" (Condoms), even if there were any in the room, the staff would definitely have taken them out.
One look identifies it as authentic.
Certified as: Pure beautiful girl forcing a mature senpai persona.
"I have only one request for today."
Wearing a dress and a white sun hat, although without any special decorations, Mai, moving enough just by her appearance and temperament, followed Yoru out and asked curiously.
"What request?"
"Try to go to places with fewer people. Too many people hitting on me."
Pfft.
Mai smiled and teased.
"Can't be helped. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, a handsome guy with outstanding looks like you walking alone on the road will definitely attract attempts to hit on you."
Yoru looked at Mai with a half-smile and said meaningfully.
"So my image in Mai-san's eyes is this tall and mighty?"
Mai's pretty face blushed slightly, knowing she misspoke. Looking slightly exasperated, she extended her foot trying to step on Yoru's instep.
Unsurprisingly, it was dodged by him directly.
Today's battle situation in Wakayama: Sakurajima Mai, crushing defeat.