Chapter 17: Chapter 17: The Stalker
After educating Reina's group about succubi, Sakuragi successfully gleaned all the information about Qingqiu.
"Thanks for the invite, Hamazaki-san. I'll be leaving now," Sakuragi said after their karaoke session.
Reina's group didn't stop her. Despite learning a lot, they hadn't gained any particularly useful insights. They'd have to wait for the student council's investigation results.
Wednesday.
After over a week of deliberation, Sona Shitori decided to send Tsubaki Shinra, the student council vice president, to approach Qingqiu. Though Tsubaki was stronger than Qingqiu, she wasn't the ideal choice, but time was running out.
Many were interested in Qingqiu's ability to enhance women's strength through fluid exchange. Demons, fallen angels, and other races all craved power. They had waited patiently for a week, but if results weren't forthcoming, they'd take matters into their own hands.
...
At the corner of the school building, Qingqiu released the shy girl in his arms. "You should head back."
"Okay... Thanks, Uesugi-kun," she replied, with a hint of disappointment, bowing before leaving.
Once she'd disappeared down the hallway, Qingqiu glanced into the shadows. "Sakuragi-san, you've been following me for days. What do you want?"
Sakuragi maintained her calm demeanor. "I'm just observing. Don't mind me, Uesugi-kun."
Qingqiu rolled his eyes. As if it were that simple.
After last week's test, Reina and the others had become more reserved, no longer clinging to him. Just as Qingqiu was pleased to have time for his plans, a stalker appeared.
Sakuragi Touno, a popular cold beauty from the same grade, was following him. She had a charming face, a voluptuous figure, long legs, a slim waist, and a perky bust. Despite her alluring physique, she seldom smiled.
That's how ordinary people saw her.
In reality, Sakuragi was a pureblood succubus, though she lacked a tail and horns, appearing just like any other girl. Qingqiu had used his succubus bloodline excuse to explain his peculiarities, but now he was truly caught in a succubus's sights.
While Qingqiu was slightly interested in Sakuragi, being treated as prey was unsettling. Her surveillance prevented him from executing his plans, leaving him to passively accept confessions from girls. He'd kiss them to test for talents; if they had none, he'd let them down gently. If they did, he'd accept their confession.
Not every girl agreed, and those who didn't were turned down immediately. In this world, with his dual cultivation ability, Qingqiu didn't intend to play the good guy. Maintaining a playboy, scoundrel persona was beneficial.
It not only subdued the protagonist's template but also concealed his true intentions.
Unfortunately, talents weren't as easily obtained as Qingqiu had hoped. His previous streak was likely a result of years of pent-up luck.
Despite sampling several sweet tongues, he hadn't discovered any new talents.
Sakuragi watched him for a moment before speaking. "Would you like to come to my place today?"
"Huh?"
Qingqiu was bewildered and shook his head repeatedly. Being drained dry was a minor issue; as a fake succubus, he worried about being exposed by a real one.
"You haven't been with Hamazaki and the others much this week, have you?" Sakuragi Touno's composed expression vanished, replaced by a blush. "Uesugi-kun, it must be tough holding back. I can help you let it all out."
Over a week of observation convinced Touno that Qingqiu's potential lack of succubus blood didn't matter. The more she watched him, the stronger her desire grew. Her succubus instincts craved him, and every time he kissed another girl, she wished to take their place.
Qingqiu smirked. He had been more restrained at school, lacking any interest in public displays, especially under the watchful eye of a succubus. Who knew what Touno's true intentions were? At home, however, he had the Takamine sisters to keep him busy.
Without others to share the burden, Qingqiu had been focusing on the sisters. Both already had a tendency to spoil him, and after a week of attention, they were fully trained. Qingqiu had risen from the lowest rank in the household to its emperor.
On the bright side, Qingqiu no longer had to worry about his home being "stolen."
"No..." He reconsidered. Refusing outright didn't fit his current persona. "Oh, so you wanted to hook up, Touno-san? I thought I'd done something to offend you."
Touno licked her lips, "Then it's settled. I'll wait for you at the school gate after class."
"No problem. How could I refuse a beauty like Touno-san?" Qingqiu said sincerely. Truth be told, the characters from the adult anime were incredibly attractive, both in looks and physique. Regular girls, even proper heroines, couldn't compare. Aside from their questionable chastity, they were perfect harem candidates, especially Touno with her succubus traits.
"But let's skip going to your place. How about a love hotel?"
"Hm? Why?" Touno asked, puzzled.
"You can have more fun at a love hotel."
Touno smiled lightly, shedding her infatuated demeanor. "I live alone, so there's no need to worry about interruptions."
"Uh... okay," Qingqiu relented. He wanted to keep things purely physical and avoid entering each other's personal spaces. Touno seemed not to understand, and Qingqiu didn't want to be too blunt. As long as he didn't fall for her, he'd be the one "greening" others.
Their conversation went smoothly, and they were about to seal the deal with a contract-like kiss. Qingqiu held her slender waist, preparing to test her worth in advance. Touno closed her eyes, having witnessed many others before, and finally, it was her turn.
"Ahem!" A clear cough interrupted them.
"Sakuragi, the student council should have given you instructions," a gentle yet stern voice said.
Touno sighed, reluctantly releasing Qingqiu's neck. "Vice President, your student council is too slow. Since you can't decide, I thought I'd help you out."
Shinra Tsubaki smirked, "That's no excuse for overstepping your bounds."
"Fine, you're the vice president, so you call the shots. But the student council should set a date. Are you just going to keep delaying?"
"..." After a pause, Tsubaki turned her head slightly, whispering, "I was sent here already."
"You were sent?" Touno looked around but saw no one else. Finally, she turned to the composed Tsubaki, her mouth agape. "The president actually sent you?"
Suppressing her embarrassment, Tsubaki replied seriously, "I'm a member of the student council, fulfilling my duties."
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