บท 306: My pleasure

　　The first fireworks of bright yellow flowers bloom.

　　The image of Ichika who pays equal attention to acting and accounting appears in Shinichi's mind. She interpreted her sister's abilities very well. She has been working hard with a smile all the time and never utters tired.

　　Even though her emotional behavior is a little confusing...

　　 Second fireworks, purple butterfly fluttering.

　　The stubborn and tsundere figure of Nino appears in Shinichi's mind. Definitely doesn't speak frankly, always complains, but does things more vigorously than anyone else.

　　The third firework, the water-blue katana pointed straight at the night.

　　The figure of Miku who was quiet and weak appeared in Shinichi's mind. She was obviously not very good at expressing her feelings, but worked hard in silence, wanting to prove that she alone could do the same, and to this day, her efforts had finally paid off.

　　The fourth kemang, a grass-green rabbit looked up at the sky.

　　The figure of a strong and kind Yotsuba appears in Shinichi's mind. Contrary to Miku, she definitely looks like an idiot who isn't afraid of everything, but her mind is so subtle that it worries people. She is strong enough to smile under pressure, but so fragile that the scars left behind are difficult to heal.

　　Fifth fireworks, red full moon lighting up the sky.

　　The figure that always accompanies him is Itsuki appears in Shinichi's mind,, unlike the other sisters, she has no bright spot other than she appetite.

　　A little innocent, a little silly, too direct, and so serious that it's hard to convince... But as a secretary, she has fulfilled her duties very well, even too much.

　　Even though the fireworks had disappeared for a few minutes, Shinichi leaned his head on the back of the chair, and stretched out his hand towards the sky.

　　"Let's not talk about Itsuki... If his face was rounder, it wouldn't be meat buns, but moon—"

　　"So... Is this really a key clue for you to recognize me? Asada-kun."

　　A disgruntled gasping voice rang out from behind.

　　Shinichi saw Itsuki's face fill his eyes.

　　"Why are you..." Shinichi didn't react yet.

　　"Secretary's job, and the goddess of the lake." Itsuki puffed out her round cheeks, blocked out all of his questions with short words and gave him a displeased look.

　　"Compared to this, Asada-kun, you have something to say to me, right?"

　　"...Sorry."

　　Shinichi apologized honestly. With Itsuki's character being serious, if someone other than her family slandered her for being round, he was worried that she would not let him off easily.

　　"Apologize for something?" Itsuki's expression slightly improved, but she still asked.

　　"Say you have a round face..."

　　An embarrassed blush appeared on Itsuki's face, and she replied harshly.

　　"I won't be mad at you for something like that! What kind of impression do I have in your heart? Too many!"

　　Shinichi blinked: "Otherwise..."

　　"Ha..." Itsuki walked around the bench, and sat beside Shinichi.

　　"What pisses me off is that I, as the secretary, didn't know that Asada-kun still had plans to set off the fireworks!"

　　"Why did you only tell Ichika? Do you trust Ichika more than I have followed you?"

　　Seeing her dissatisfied eyes with complaints, Shinichi didn't know what to say for a moment.

　　Is it jealous? Why does it sound like he's sharing a secret with another girl but being asked by his girlfriend why he didn't tell her first...

　　Of course, the most likely possibility was that Itsuki was dissatisfied at not being taken seriously as a secretary and being usurped by the accountants.

　　Didn't expect this to happen...

　　Shinichi said helplessly.

　　"…I'm sorry."

　　Shinichi feels guilty for such a dedicated and responsible secretary.

　　Itsuki showed a faint smile.

　　"Um, I forgive you."

　　Then she reached out to grab his by the collar and tugged.

　　"Hey, you really are—!"

　　The movement was too sudden, and before Shinichi could react, he found himself lying on her plump and elastic thighs, and a faint fragrance entered his nose, which made his will shake.

　　This is a knee pillow...

　　Calm!

　　Shinichi immediately restrained his thoughts, and he planned to get up.

　　Unexpectedly, five fingers landed on his neck just in time, and coincidentally pressed against his carotid artery.

　　Shinichi suddenly stiffened and he didn't dare to move.

　　"Itsuki...?" He let out a trembling voice like a dying person.

　　"I'm sorry, it's my first time doing this too…" Itsuki's voice trembled nervously.

　　"What are you trying to do..."

　　"I'm sorry, I... I've never given you a lap pillow, I've only heard it can be soothing..."

　　Itsuki's shy but frank voice sounded.

　　"To this day, Asada-kun really is working too hard. I always want to help you share your tiredness, but I can't do anything about it. I was worried you'd be so tired you'd be sick…"

　　"It was Asada-kun who brought us to change. If it wasn't for Asada-kun's efforts so far, Ichika, Nino, Miku, and Yotsuba wouldn't be able to smile in everyone's crowd."

　　"Even I... Thanks to Asada-kun, I had the chance to achieve my goal..."

　　Itsuki lowered her head, and her red hair fell gently at the sides of her face.

　　"If there's anything I can do for you, I'll do it no matter what… Asada-kun, the kindness you've given me is very important, and the growth you've given us is very important."

　　She suppressed her embarrassment.

　　"So... Please don't move, let me serve you well."

　　Shinichi was slightly moved by her sincere words. He turned his face away so as not to do stupid things.

　　But when his face was facing the center, the fingers pressing on his neck suddenly pressed hard, then his breathing was difficult, and his face turned pale.

　　At the same time, Itsuki's nervous and confused voice sounded again.

　　"Asa—Asada-kun, I just told you not to move! Please don't look at me!"

　　Shinichi: "😐"

　　(Okay, okay, I don't move, I don't move, I dare not move...)

　　As Itsuki's fingers finally released his trachea, Shinichi took a few deep breaths, and said angrily.

　　"So? How will you serve me?"

This Itsuki will not think of anything strange, just now Shinichi has too many delusions, so there is no need to be nervous at all.

　　"Um, just like the book says..."

　　Shinichi immediately interrupted her: "Don't read the book, what is said in the book is all wrong! That book will only make you dumber the more you read it!"

　　"I don't think you are qualified to say such things..." Itsuki placed the tips of slightly trembling fingers on his temples, and began to gently rub them.

　　"It's convenient?" She asked worriedly.

　　Shinichi felt his vital organs being pinched again.

　　But after all, he gave with good intentions, so he didn't say anything to hurt others.

　　"Put it louder, draw circles, two lights and one deep rhythm."

　　According to the knowledge in the book that he vaguely remembered, Shinichi calmly guided her.

　　Hence, Itsuki tried her best to move her hand.

　　Gradually, Shinichi relaxed completely, leaning on her lap, his eyes half closed as if he would fall asleep at any moment.

　　He was so tired.

　　However, he couldn't fall asleep yet, he still had a lot of things to do, so he still forced himself to open his eyelids and keep his consciousness clear.

　　That's about ten minutes.

　　Shinichi raised his hand, grabbed Itsuki's fingers and met her gaze.

　　"You've worked hard all this time, Itsuki."

　　Itsuki was startled, and looked at him.

　　Then she smiled happily like that.

　　"With pleasure."