manga artist Kirito

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Hiratsuka Shizuka slammed her hand on the table, her rosy face full of displeasure. "I've really had enough. Not to mention your manga club, the situation in the service club is getting more and more tense. It was already enough for me to have Hachiman Hikigaya and Yukino Yukinoshita together, but now Ryunosuke Akasaka is even more outrageous. Do you know Yuihama? She's made her cry twice already."

...That's how Ryunosuke is; he speaks without considering the atmosphere or the person he's talking to.

"You are the most bizarre students I have ever taught!"

"Wait, wait, wait! Xiaojing, explain yourself clearly, who's with whom?"

The smile on her pretty face vanished instantly, and Yang Nai asked with great concern, her eyes half-closed.

Oh no! This ultimate siscon is about to have an attack! Hachiman, you're probably going to be killed by Hinano...

Kiritani pretended to be expressionless, but in reality he was quite looking forward to Hachiman's fate and was very curious about what Yuihama would do next.

You should know that Ryunosuke has gynophobia, so even if there are two girls in the Service Club, he would never be able to get along with them or try to win their favor. In addition, there are his older sisters—you might not believe it, but his eldest sister is already preparing to take the teacher's certificate exam and then become Ryunosuke's teacher.

Furthermore, Kiritani suspects that their twisted brother complex might also be constantly monitoring Ryunosuke.

Of course, the main focus now is still on how Hachiman will die!

Jing Keke downed a bottle of beer. "Hachiman and your sister seem to be having a falling out lately."

Wait a minute! This isn't the script, why is it supposed to be a quarrel?

Kiritani blinked. Didn't they end up together?

"Isn't this even better!"

Yang Nai immediately smiled. To her, it was no big deal for her younger sister to have a boyfriend, but this relationship couldn't surpass Yukino-chan's feelings for her... Well, she absolutely didn't want Yukino-chan's feelings for her older sister to be lower than Yukino-chan's feelings for her boyfriend.

Incidentally, Kiritani-kun thinks that the relationship between Hachiman and Yukino is actually quite difficult, especially with Yui-hama involved—he still thinks it's more likely that Yui will build a harem and take in both Yukino and Hachiman.

After all, she looks like a certain blonde, two-way plug.

"Uh, eat something first. I need to go back and change later; there's a party tonight..."

As she said this, she suddenly smiled and looked at Kiritani-kun, affectionately reaching out to stroke his cheek, and said gently, "Hey, I'm still missing a male companion. How about you keep me company?"

"It's not good enough, I refuse!"

Kiritani responded blankly. Haruno knew perfectly well that he didn't like parties or anything like that, but she still spoke up... Is she a masochist?

"Oh dear! Such a quick rejection...it's so heartbreaking!"

"But I don't see any sadness on your face."

"You can control your facial expressions, right? Sister, you're heartbroken."

"Come on, why don't you just have Jing Ke'ai dress up as a man and go with you?"

"You bastard! Are you trying to say that the reason I'm still unmarried is because I have a tomboyish personality?"

Suddenly, Kirigaya-kun's collar was grabbed by Hiratsuka Shizuka from the side, who leaned over him and looked down at the expressionless Kirigaya-kun, questioning him aggressively.

"Don't do that, you mustn't, no one would say that to you."

Feeling the strong smell of alcohol on his face, Kiritani pretended to be calm, but Hiratsuka Shizuka, whose face was flushed and full of resentment, did not let him off easily. She still stared at him with slightly dazed eyes and said unhappily.

"Seriously?! You were definitely thinking that just now, weren't you?! Ugh! Why do so many people like you?! So what if you're a winner in life?! I want to keep you here every day and give you a good talking to!!"

Whatever you want, even if it's R-18 after-school education, it doesn't matter, as long as you're happy.

At this point, even if Hiratsuka Shizuka wanted to calm him down, she might not be able to. After all, this guy was obviously drunk, even though he wasn't actually that drunk... Hey, what's with all these empty beer cans? How did you do that? In the short time that Haruno and I were chatting, you actually finished two dozen beers. Are you crazy?

Even if it's your parents urging you, your relatives and friends hinting and sympathizing, or even your classmates teasing you, it shouldn't be this bad, right?

"Relax a little, Xiaojing. Come on, tell me what happened to you today?"

With one hand pressed against Hiratsuka Shizuka's forehead, Haruno gently pushed her back, her words as gentle as those of a kind and understanding older sister.

"My mom told me today that I had a blind date planned, and then... this afternoon she told me it was canceled because the guy looked at my profile and learned that I had failed at blind dates many times..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka became increasingly agitated as she spoke, grabbing her collar and rolling up her sleeves as if preparing for a fight. "Aaaah!! So what if I'm almost thirty and still unmarried?! Are older single women in the way? I..."

"Alright, you don't need to say anything more, Jing. Think about Akane, Machida Sonoko, and Iida Ayano. They've never been anxious. You're classmates, and they're not anxious, so why are you?"

Yang Nai gently rubbed Jing's cute head and quickly gave many examples.

Kiritani remained expressionless, somewhat concerned about how Haruno would be treated if he conveyed those words to the person in question—after all, the Saintess Alliance members were all trained.

"Eh……"

Originally very excited, Shizuka was stunned by Yoko's words and examples, and sat blankly in her chair. She blinked, then suddenly realized, "That's right! Aren't there so many of my classmates who aren't married yet!"

Hey! This is just to comfort you, Jing'er, please don't give up hope!

"Ah! I'm almost done here... Whew! I haven't eaten my ramen yet. I'll leave this ramen to you, butler. Hey, the butler is here to pick me up."

She tilted her head and pointed to the Rolls-Royce parked on the side of the street, then pressed her lips to Kiritani's as he turned his head, the touch was brief, and she ran away.

She waved without turning her head, "This is a reward~!"

Kiritani-kun stared blankly at the side of his cheek that had been kissed, his face full of shock.

"Damn it! It blinded me..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka roared as she grabbed Kiritani-kun, shoved a beer to his lips, and said, "Drink this and I'll let you go home alive tonight!"

...I'm doomed if I drink that!

P.S.: I'm feeling a bit off...

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【NO.419 What do you want to do?】

The night grew increasingly dark, and the time had exceeded the limit set by someone. At this point, the number of pedestrians on the road gradually decreased, especially after leaving the bustling city center and entering the residential area, where it was even quieter. Apart from the streetlights, even the lights inside the surrounding houses were scarce.

On the quiet road, even the slightest footsteps sounded very loud, especially when walking unsteadily, the sound became much clearer.

Two unsteady figures emerged from the shadows under the hazy moonlight, gradually approaching the area illuminated by the streetlights. They were clearly revealed to be the female teacher and her student who had gone out for ramen a few hours earlier but inexplicably ended up drinking alcohol.

Carrying the already unconscious Kiritani Kazuto on her back, Hiratsuka Shizuka swayed as she walked, a bottle of liquor in one hand. She looked like she could barely walk in a straight line and might fall at any moment. She also held a bottle of liquor in her hand and would occasionally take a swig of strong liquor with a high alcohol content.

Her heavy breathing was clearly audible in the quiet environment, especially since she was carrying a student on her back. Although Kiritani Kazuto's weight was unexpectedly light and not much of a burden for Hiratsuka Shizuka, it sounded unusually heavy after drinking an unknown amount of alcohol, which was why her steps were so unsteady.

However, Hiratsuka Shizuka surprisingly didn't dislike this feeling. Compared to going out for drinks with Iida Ayano or Machida Sonoko and ending up having to walk back on foot, it was much better—well, at least someone was with her on her back.

But to be honest, Kirigaya's alcohol tolerance is unbelievably low. He got dizzy after just one sip. However, once he collapsed and was pulled up, he couldn't stop drinking... Well, it's a pity he was in a dazed state, otherwise it would have been more enjoyable.

Hiratsuka Shizuka was unaware that Kirito would never drink alcohol if he were sober; it was too dangerous.

However, a considerable amount was still forced in as a result.

"Hmph heh heh heh ha ha ha ha ha..."

For no apparent reason, Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly burst into laughter, a somewhat neurotic laugh, "Hiccup~ Aren't I quite charming too!"

Yes, yes, yes, it was Kiritani-kun who said a lot of nice things about you when he was drunk.

"So light... Ah, this guy, I'm afraid Yuuki doesn't usually let him eat... He looks like he's malnourished."

Feeling the warmth radiating from her back, Hiratsuka Shizuka shook her head, looking at the profile of the boy slumped limply beside her. "Hey, wanna hang out with your older sister? At least the food's all you need. You might not believe it, but I've already completed my bride training, and my cooking is top-notch!"

With her heart racing slightly and her mind feeling a little fuzzy, Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't help but utter these words.

"I... want coffee... a light, calming kind~"

The delicate profile of her face rested on her shoulder, her lips slightly parted, uttering a dreamlike sound. The soft tone of her voice made Hiratsuka Shizuka's pretty face flush slightly. Combined with the thoughtless words she had spoken earlier, the result made her expression quite interesting and indescribable.

"What does 'Xiao Jingwei' even taste like, you idiot..."

She turned her head slightly to look at the sleeping face. The serene appearance was a stark contrast to the subtle smile that always accompanied him during the day. If Kirito always seemed mature during the day, he was now truly as quiet as someone his age. The contrast was so great that it was hard to imagine that, apart from being a student, he had done so many things that even someone his age might not be able to do.

...Sometimes, I feel like there's an old monster hiding inside him.

However, Hiratsuka Shizuya also felt a bit emotional. This guy usually had a lot of pressure. After all, he had so many girlfriends, childhood friends, and confidantes that it was unbelievable. It was as if he was born with an absolute attraction to the opposite sex... I wonder if he will be killed one day.

Some time ago, Hiratsuka Shizuka heard that a certain student had had relationships with many female classmates and was eventually stabbed to death by one of them on campus. This female classmate was later slashed in the neck by another female classmate who arrived at the scene, and the dead male student was beheaded. It is said that the female classmate who died has not yet been found and is still holding her head.

What a terrifying society! We'll have to keep a closer eye on this guy from now on. If he gets beheaded, the martial arts academy won't be able to stay open.

It's rare to see someone so sober after drinking so much. In the past, it would usually be Yang Nai who would take her back, but this time, even though she drank a lot and was quite drunk, she was surprisingly clear-headed. It's strange!

"Hey! Why are you puffing out your cheeks all of a sudden? Don't you dare throw up, you jerk!"

She looked at the student's profile, her rosy cheeks suddenly filled with panic, "I...this...this is my last white coat, I haven't even washed the previous one yet, you...oh my god!"

Looking at the rainbow-colored vomit and the extremely foul stench, Hiratsuka Shizuka looked utterly dejected. She nudged Kiritani Kazuto's head in disgust, but it had no effect. In the end, she helplessly raised her hand and wiped his mouth with her sleeve. The reason this happened was entirely because she had forced him to drink.

"I... ugh... I'm not your god..."

I feel like hitting you!

Gritting her teeth, Hiratsuka Shizuka endured the stench and quickened her pace slightly. The apartment building was just ahead, only a two or three-minute walk at most. However, Hiratsuka Shizuka was now extremely regretful. She should have called Asuna to come and pick up Kirito. Bringing this guy back was such a hassle...

She returned home, opened the door expressionlessly, casually tossed the unconscious drunkard onto the sofa, then quickly took off her filthy clothes and rushed into the bathroom to take a shower... Seriously, why does it feel like she picked up a corpse?

Lying in the bathtub filled with hot water, Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression was quite subtle. She stroked her cheek with one hand and pondered for a long time.

"So, why did I bring this guy back?"

She thought about it for a long time, but ultimately came to no conclusion.

But the thought of that guy still lying on the sofa outside made Hiratsuka Shizuka's heart race—had she already reached this point? Winter hadn't even arrived yet…

With her long hair past her knees, she wore a thin white shirt and hot pants, holding a towel to dry her wet hair. She opened the bathroom door and walked into the living room, only to find the guy, completely drunk, sprawled on the carpeted floor. She sighed expressionlessly. What was the charm of this guy? Was it from his dirty jokes?

So, she wrapped Kiritani-kun in a towel and took him into the bathroom, and then... (omitting three thousand words).

…………

“An unfamiliar…ceiling.”

With a hazy consciousness, Kirito opened his eyes, staring at the blinding light above him and a ceiling he had never seen before. He only felt a headache, and even his memory was somewhat hazy. He had no idea where he was...

"Ah! It's the bathroom..."

He raised his hand, and warm water flowed out. He wiped his face, trying to clear his mind a little, but it was no use. The splitting headache and the discomfort in his stomach made him feel like he wanted to die.

"This doesn't seem to be my bathroom... By the way, did someone pick me up?"

At least, Kiritani Kazuto still remembered that after Haruno left, Hiratsuka Shizuka forcefully made him drink a lot of alcohol.

Based on past experience, he could usually sleep for most of the day after fainting, but now that he's awake, it's very likely... Hey! Who took my clothes off?

He was soaking naked in the bathtub, which means that person not only picked him up, but also helped him take off his clothes and put him in the bathtub.

Kiritani looked down at a certain indescribable part of his body and roughly determined that he had lost his virginity without realizing it. He yawned and hesitated whether to sleep a little longer, but then he thought that if he slept in the water that was already getting cold, it would probably be really cold when he woke up.

So he stood up, took the towel that seemed to have been specially prepared for him, dried himself off, put on the white shirt and underwear that were there, and stared blankly at the washing machine that was still churning inside... "Aren't my clothes in there?"

These panties look a bit weird!

Perhaps thinking it inappropriate to go out like that, he wrapped a towel around himself before stepping out of the bathroom, and then he smelled the aroma of instant noodles. And... a deep voice.

"How can someone be this bad?"

Seeing the message "[You were killed by an M416 headshot]" displayed on the screen, the woman in casual clothes threw away the controller, stretched with a look of disgust, and with her movement, her soft, obviously curvaceous figure, which could attract the attention of most people, formed a beautiful arc that was exciting to the eye. At the same time, her fair neck and delicate collarbone were also clearly revealed - it has to be said that Jing Ke'ai really has a great figure!

Kiritani-kun, who wasn't fully awake yet, wasn't actually that concerned about this kind of scenery. At least he was much more familiar with this kind of scene. Both Suguha and Asuna often did this in front of him. However, Hiratsuka Shizuka was clearly showing her unique charm... After all, she was still a woman, and even if she was violent, she had her merits.

Kirigaya yawned and staggered over to sit down next to Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"Oh! You're awake... Tsk, I completely forgot you were taking a bath in there..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka patted her head. "I got a little too engrossed in the game. Sorry!"

"So you're the one who picked me up? You can't judge a book by its cover. This seemingly virtuous female teacher actually got students drunk and then took them home afterwards... I suspect you did this and that to me. Can I call the police?"

With a monotone tone, Kiritani reached for the instant noodles placed to the side. Although Hiratsuka Shizuka had said she was treating him to ramen, she hadn't actually eaten much and had been drinking. Now Kiritani was starving and, regardless of whether he had eaten the instant noodles before, started eating them directly with his fork.

A feigned fierce expression appeared on her mature and pretty face. Hiratsuka Shizuka blushed slightly and raised her voice, "Hey! What have I become in your eyes?"

Looking at the female teacher who was not only not acting like a tigress, but also inexplicably cute at this moment, Kiritani-kun was silent for a moment. He lowered his hand and patted Hiratsuka Shizuka on the shoulder, leaving her slightly confused. Then he said earnestly, "Well, I know. Everyone has times like this. Even if you really did something, I won't blame you. After all... it's you."

"It's just that I'm okay. If it were someone else, I reckon the victim would have called the police by now."

"You—you bastard!!!"

With a truly ferocious expression, Hiratsuka Shizuka grabbed Kiritani by the collar and roughly pulled him in front of her. "Do you want to try dying once?"

"..."

silence

no respond.

Then Hiratsuka Shizuka realized that this guy wasn't looking into her eyes at all, but rather into her chest.