"Mr. Qin Yu, only that matter… No, don't...!"
Kokomi clutched her burning chest, murmuring in a low voice.
Her usually gentle voice began to tremble.
In her nervousness, a pair of round, firm white-stockinged thighs subconsciously clutched the hem of the skirt hanging between her legs, rubbing continuously.
If this went on, the secret on the beach…
If she recited it, how would she ever have the face to stay in Inazuma!
Thinking of this, she subconsciously raised her pretty face.
Her gaze, full of conflict, turned to the imposing figure opposite the wooden table.
"..."
The atmosphere in the room had become extremely tense.
Ei crossed her arms, accentuating her proud, full bosom, which seemed on the verge of spilling out.
Her deep breaths exuded an oppressive aura.
What had Yu and the shrine maiden on the beach truly done.
Had she been betrayed by the descendants of the demon god Orobas?
The General was displeased, and the consequences would be severe.
She suppressed the urge to pull something out from her chest and then deliver another blow to Musou Isshin, saying lightly:
"Continue."
"..."
Kokomi opened her mouth, but the words that came to her lips stopped.
For some reason, a voice deep within her heart kept whispering.
"No one has ever written me a love letter before."
Even if it were for an alliance…
She still wanted to hear the contents of the love letter.
"...Yes."
Qin, covering his face with the letter raised high, sighed in resignation.
He should have known better than to write such a mushy love letter to Senkai.
So be it if it meant social suicide.
At worst, he'd be immortalized on a statue by the leader.
The "passionate recitation" of the love letter continued.
"Since then, I've been thinking of your every smile and frown, and..."
"..."
Kokomi let out a cry of shame that was almost a wail, covering her face.
Was this… was this the legendary declaration of love?
The relationship advisor from Yae Publishing House gave up thinking.
"I really want to use my ○ again, to hold your soft, sweet ○..."
Just a kiss, and Qin couldn't go on!
"?!"
With a yelp, Kokomi suddenly stood up.
Trembling all over, she retreated towards the door.
At this moment, she finally understood why Mr. Qin Yu had taken her shoes.
It turned out that Mr. Qin Yu had a special interest in girls' feet.
Soft and sweet?!
How… how terrifying.
Still a pure maiden, Kokomi felt her whole world collapsing.
That kind of thing…!
"Miss Kokomi, what's wrong?"
"I'm sorry, I need to excuse myself."
Kokomi left the Watatsumi Island negotiation documents she had prepared for the Raiden General, suddenly pushed back her chair, and stumbled out of the wooden house.
With her energy depleted, she had no mood to listen further.
She just wanted to find a secluded corner to calm down.
It was too embarrassing!
…
Just a few seconds after she left.
"This letter is for the beautiful and charming Miss Kujou Sara."
Qin Yu finally finished reading, letting out a long sigh.
Good heavens, that was too embarrassing.
"?"
Inside the wooden house, the women exchanged glances, falling into a collective silence.
Wait a minute, Kujou Sara?
This letter wasn't for Sangonomiya Kokomi?
"Why… are you all making such faces."
Qin Yu lowered the letter obscuring his vision and was slightly taken aback.
For a moment, he and the women stared at each other, the atmosphere incredibly awkward.
At least give some reaction!
"Um, Miss Kokomi… she already left."
Finally, Yoimiya, who had been observing the whole time, broke the silence.
The sudden twist confused the romance master of Hanamizaka.
Well, he had been confused from the beginning.
"Miss Kokomi? Why did she run?"
Qin Yu looked at the now empty seat beside him and then at the half-open wooden door, looking utterly bewildered.
It was just a love letter to Kujou Sara, she shouldn't have reacted so strongly, right?
"..."
The women exchanged glances and shook their heads in unison.
If something happened, they would bear it themselves.
As Qin Yu wondered, a voice gradually fading into the distance came from outside.
"Mr. Qin Yu—!"
"Regarding our engagement, I will seriously consider it!"
The girl's shout, uttered with all her might, was shy yet firm, echoing for a long time.
The air grew still.
Outside the small wooden house, the faint sound of breaking glass could be heard.
Inside the small wooden house.
"Oh… so that's why she suddenly left. It was about the engagement…"
Qin Yu nodded upon hearing this, a smile appearing on his face.
But soon, he couldn't smile anymore.
Wait a minute, engagement?
"When did I ever have an engagement with Miss Kokomi!"
Qin Yu froze on the spot, turning to stone.
Heaven and earth as witnesses, he had only read a love letter written to Kujou Sara. He had absolutely no intentions towards Kokomi.
Alright, there was the incident with the ice cream on his face, and the shoes…
Why was it so hard to explain!
For a moment, he didn't even know who had taken advantage of whom.
"What do you think?!"
Inside the hut, the women glared at him and said in unison.
The one involved is blind, it's time to wake up.
"..."
Qin Yu slowly widened his eyes, pointing at himself.
Could it be because of him?
Realizing it belatedly, he suddenly understood.
Miss Kokomi had mistaken this love letter, written for Kujou Sara, as being for her!
"Heh… hehe… it's over, it's all over."
Qin Yu, experiencing social suicide in an unexpected way, silently covered his face.
What a mess this all was!
"Everyone, I'm going out for a bit."
Qin Yu didn't linger. He was about to go out to find Kokomi and explain things clearly.
Engagements, you couldn't just talk about them carelessly.
She was a young maiden, her reputation was the most important thing.
If people misunderstood, how would she ever get married!
"Yu, go and come back quickly."
Ei sighed softly, not stopping Qin Yu.
She unconsciously recalled what her sister had said earlier.
"An engagement… if the current shrine maiden agrees, the issue of Watatsumi Island can be resolved peacefully."
"My dear sister, don't stop him."
As the primary wife holding the fort, it was becoming increasingly troublesome.
"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."
Qin Yu hurried to the door, assuring the leader.
As soon as he looked up, he was engulfed in shadow, almost colliding.
"Qin Yu—!!"
The group of women who had already gathered blocked the doorway.
They had all heard about the engagement.
Clearly… they had come first.
What else did he have to explain!
"Ah, this."
Qin Yu's body trembled, and the word "danger" flashed above his head.
Blocked at the door, he couldn't get out at all, let alone find Kokomi.
It was a disaster, a complete disaster.
Let's talk properly, please don't do anything rash!
"Oh my… it's all the love letters' fault."
Miss Furina, finishing her hot tea, said lazily.
Wonderful, truly wonderful.
My Inquisitor, so many girls… enough for you to comfort.
Thinking of this, the mischievous Furina smiled even more happily.
"Alright, I'll explain things to that child for you, and have a chat."
Miss Furina waved her cat-like paw and disappeared from the spot.
"Don't mention love letters again!"
Qin Yu tugged at the corner of his mouth, vowing to never write such things again!
However…
"Love letters?"
The women caught the keyword, their expressions changing slightly.
"What do you want…"
Oh no, he had let slip.
"Daddy's love letters, I want them too!"
Kapachiri rushed out, puffing out her cheeks and shouting.
She didn't know what they were, but she wanted them.
"I want them too."
Mrs. smiled joyfully, seizing the opportunity to add to the pressure.
A strange sense of competition completely permeated the air.
"Me too…!"
The other women, unwilling to be left behind, joined in the chaos, causing a commotion.
"I'll write them all, alright!"
On that day, Qin Yu no longer remembered how many love letters he owed.
There was… not a drop left.
Referring to ink.