บท 780: Lipstick Sensation

"Are you really not going to have a farewell party?"

Putting his hands into his coat pockets, Shinichi looked at the relaxed Ichika.

She was dragging her suitcase, dressed in graceful and stylish casual attire. The coat tied around her waist resembled a skirt, and the tight curves of her thighs in jeans caught attention.

She lifted the sunglasses on her nose and said with a smile, "No need, I'm just going there for two weeks, and it's different from Rui-chan. I'll be back with you in the blink of an eye."

After saying that, Ichika winked at him.

Shinichi shrugged.

"Alright, then you have to be careful on your own. If you encounter any difficulties, just call. The student council will always support you."

After staying in the student council for more than half a year, this was the first time he openly said this, and he felt satisfied inside.

"Yeah, I know!"

Ichika nodded with a smile, then turned to her sister beside her, and the corner of her mouth became more cunning.

"Everyone, while I'm away... I leave it to you, okay?"

Her meaningful words made it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

Shinichi looked at them confused. He always felt that after Ichika said these words, the others would glance at him, then turn away. Their faces were tinted with a blush.

"Alright, alright, no need to be too instructive." Nino waved her hand impatiently but took out two bags of cookies from her bag. "One bag to eat on the way, and one bag to share with other classmates. It'll be easier if there's someone like Itsuki; my cookies will surely conquer her."

Itsuki pouted in annoyance, "Nino, what kind of person do you think I am? Please explain it to me clearly..."

"Ichika, take care of yourself there!" Yotsuba said anxiously, making Ichika's smile helpless.

"Don't worry; I'll call every night to report that everything is safe. If there's a problem, the agency can help me quickly. Just wait for me to come home peacefully!"

Ichika said that, and only a few of them hesitated to leave. They bid farewell and prepared to send her to the station.

Shinichi stared at her independent and mature figure, feeling inexplicable emotions inside.

To pursue her dream and improve her acting skills, Ichika postponed her busy acting job for two weeks. When she returned, she would have to face challenging midterm exams.

For Shinichi, a soul burning with dreams was always enchanting.

"Don't push yourself too hard."

The path Ichika had to walk, Shinichi couldn't protect her dreams for now.

Therefore, he chose to show a warm smile when parting, then sincerely bless her.

"When you come back, use your growing acting skills to surprise me, Ichika."

"Shinichi-kun..."

Ichika stared into his eyes without blinking, trying to find something in them, then a gentle smile appeared on her face like spring breeze.

"Of course, 'being a woman who won't bore you'—isn't this one of my goals?"

"If you want to achieve that with your acting skills, you have to work harder than ever."

"Then I'll do my best to get closer to you without overdoing it."

Ichika said lightly and took a step forward.

Shinichi watched her take another step, getting closer, and couldn't help but smile, "This is close enough. Are you planning to surpass me as the next teacher?"

"Yes." Ichika said casually and indifferently, winking at both sisters. After a moment of hesitation, they silently moved their steps and surrounded Shinichi.

The room was pressed with the aroma of those girls. Shinichi immediately realized something was wrong, but half of his attention was on Ichika, and he didn't have time to think it through.

"Shinichi-kun, will you miss me?"

She asked that question again, closing the distance between them.

Shinichi didn't find it strange. Besides, Ichika was usually like this, teasing people with ambiguous words.

"Didn't I tell you this before? It will happen. I'm from Tokyo. People from Tokyo never lie."

"Um, that sounds very insincere."

"It's only been two weeks. I can even remember what book I read a year ago and what it was about. How can I forget you so quickly?" Shinichi shook his head, "Unless I lose my memory in a car accident, there's nothing you can do about it."

"Better not to encounter scenarios that often appear in TV dramas in real life." Ichika said with a sour smile, making sure her sister was ready, then suddenly changed the topic.

"By the way, Shinichi-kun, do you have any research on cosmetics?"

"What?" Shinichi was puzzled.

"That's it." Ichika lowered her mask, pointing to her bright red lips painted with vibrant lip gloss, and asked anxiously, "I always feel this color doesn't suit me. If I apply it, will people at Seisho Music Academy laugh at me?"

"Moreover, you come from a famous family, so you can't be so unqualified." Shinichi stared at her lips, making a sincere judgment, "And your color seems not to have faded. I can't see anything wrong with it..."

Focusing on the lip gloss color, he suddenly saw the girl's lips curling playfully.

"If you can't see it, just feel it yourself."

"Mhm—"

The next moment, their lips pressed against each other.

Shinichi widened his eyes. The other party didn't give him time to react. Ichika grabbed his collar with one hand and held the back of his head with the other, leaning in and deepening the heat of the kiss.

A beautiful face with closed eyes, covered with a blush due to intoxication, appeared in Shinichi's eyes from the closest distance.

From the corner of his eye, he seemed to see the Nakano family girls surrounding them, taking their bags or coats to block their kiss.

A conspiracy to commit a crime?

Shinichi immediately understood that Ichika had united with her sisters and set a trap to divert his attention, only to attack and forcefully kiss him when they parted in public!

(This is a crime! I trusted you so much and foolishly came to meet you. I didn't expect you to conspire against me behind my back and take away my innocence...)

Before words of sadness and anger emerged in his heart, Shinichi suppressed his thoughts and let Ichika apply lip gloss to his lips, listening to her rapid breaths and soft moans.

If the glances beside him weren't too intense and unsatisfying to the point of almost igniting the atmosphere, Shinichi might respond to it wholeheartedly, telling her that he's not easy to play with.

Unfortunately, especially since this happened in front of the busy station, and also because of the dangerous glances from the girls around them, Shinichi didn't dare to give an active response and could only endure his usual self. Waiting for Ichika's "violation" to end.

In fact, it only took about five seconds.

Ichika released his collar, put her hand on her chest, and slowly stepped back. Her slightly open lips emitted a hot and teasing breath, and her face was as red as an apple.

"Does the lipstick color suit me?"