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Chapter 285: Gotoh-san’s Lap Pillow Experience
🕑 Added 2025-04-13 07:01:05 +0000 UTCSeeing the simulated projection of his 241.5 million yen earnings—
Even Minami couldn't help but be amazed at how ridiculously profitable Japan's publishing industry was.
And this was from just 200,000 copies sold.
It was easy to imagine how much veteran authors and popular light novelists made when their books sold in the millions.
Still, the key factor behind this success was his Level 4 Writing Skill.
At Level 4, his writing was considered among the top-tier in Japan—comparable to literary works that could win the Akutagawa or Naoki Prizes.
Most people could never reach that level.
So in the grand scheme of things…
Even 241.5 million yen (before taxes)… wasn't actually that much.
Not that it really mattered.
After all, this was just a simulation.
It had nothing to do with his real-life finances.
Shaking his head, Minami refocused and continued observing the simulation.
"Well, at least the money problem is finally settled..."
But beyond finances, there was still another issue to address.
Minami's thoughts drifted toward the "The girl from the future" route—
Where Matsuzaka Satou ran away while pregnant and later passed away after raising Matsuzaka Shio.
That scenario was a major red flag.
Especially now that Satou had finally begun experiencing genuine emotions.
If she ever got too caught up in her thoughts, she might suddenly decide to run away with their child.
And that… would be no joke.
Minami sighed. He would have to be cautious.
As he pondered, he pulled Chisato Nishikigi—who had snuggled up beside him—even closer.
And continued reading the simulation.
[You obtained enough financial wealth to help alleviate the burden on the Matsuzaka family, allowing you to breathe a slight sigh of relief.]
[After all, with this, Matsuzaka Satou no longer had to worry about financial matters.]
[And you could also focus on preparing for your entrance exams.]
[It was a win-win situation.]
[Faced with your financial support, Matsuzaka Satou neither threw a tantrum nor refused.]
[She understood that, given her family's dire situation, she had no choice but to accept your help.]
[However, she did not simply accept it as a matter of course. Instead, she made a silent note in her heart, determined to repay you once she was capable.]
[Because of your support, she devoted herself even more to her studies. You often noticed the light seeping from the crack of her door even at midnight.]
[Concerned for her well-being, you accompanied her in her studies every night.]
[Those late-night study sessions with you became the most cherished moments of Matsuzaka Satou's day.]
[During this time, you also experienced several intimate physical interactions.]
[Your relationship with Matsuzaka Satou deepened further.]
[Matsuzaka Satou's happiness increased.]
[Your happiness increased.]
"Hmm?"
Minami glanced at the simulation text.
Feeling somewhat intrigued, he attempted to immerse himself in the simulation.
But just as his consciousness was about to sink in, he was abruptly ejected.
This made Minami inexplicably frustrated.
He was an upright person. The so-called "physical interactions" mentioned in the simulation didn't particularly matter to him.
What irked him was that the simulator had now grown bold enough to block him, its host, from viewing past simulation experiences.
Truly, the world is going downhill.
Minami tapped the simulation window in front of him, hoping to make the simulator understand that its current behavior was highly improper and unacceptable.
However, the simulator clearly didn't care about his thoughts.
The simulation continued to unfold.
[With your nightly companionship, Matsuzaka Satou's motivation to study improved significantly.]
[Even though she wasn't particularly gifted in academics, her relentless efforts allowed her to slowly climb into the top 50 of Shuka High's year rankings.]
[Her hard work also inspired the members of Kessoku Band.]
[Encouraged by her determination, Ijichi Nijika and Kita Ikuyo both pushed themselves and managed to secure spots in the top 40 of the year.]
[Even Yamada Ryo and Gotoh Hitori saw noticeable improvements in their grades.]
[It was a chain reaction, and as their tutor, you, along with Shinjo Akane and Futaba Rio, were quite satisfied with the results.]
[But even with this progress, they were still far from getting into their dream universities.]
[The main issue was that your study space was too cramped, unable to accommodate so many people at once.]
[At times, to make room, some of you had to study at family restaurants, which severely impacted the efficiency.]
[After some discussion, you decided to fund a solution, while Shinjo Akane, as the daughter of the Shinjo real estate family, pulled some strings to find a suitable rental property.]
[Eventually, you secured an apartment to serve as your study base.]
[Thanks to Akane's family connections, the rent was quite affordable, yet the apartment itself was impressively spacious.]
[Four bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom, a toilet, and a kitchen.]
[From your rough estimation, this place wasn't just good for studying—you could easily host a party here with LycoReco, Kessoku Band, Shinjo Akane, Futaba Rio, and Matsuzaka Satou all in attendance.]
[All you had to do was wait for the girls to get exhausted from studying, then use relaxation as an excuse to make a move.]
[Of course, you weren't the type to take advantage of people in vulnerable moments. That thought barely crossed your mind before you dismissed it.]
[After all, seducing someone when they're tired and vulnerable… That kind of behavior was beneath you.]
[Besides, a study base should be used for actual studying. If it became a place for fooling around, what was the point?]
"That's exactly how it should be."
Minami nodded to himself.
Studying should be done properly.
Fooling around wouldn't accomplish anything.
Even now, Minami made sure to study daily, sometimes unwinding by tackling a full set of Japanese university entrance exam problems.
Because, honestly?
Women weren't as interesting as learning.
With that thought, he pulled Chisato Nishikigi closer into his arms and kept reading the simulation.
[As the only male in the group, you set a proper example and dedicated yourself to establishing a productive study space.]
[You disliked unnecessary trouble, so when Yamada Ryo suggested naming the place "Love Nest," you refused outright and simply called it the "Minami Study Room."]
[As expected, once everyone started studying here, efficiency improved drastically.]
[Problems that previously took forever to solve could now be discussed as a group, and if anyone got too tired, they could rest in the bedrooms. It greatly alleviated the fatigue from studying.]
[However, what you didn't expect was that while you were diligently studying, the girls spending time with you every day started developing… questionable thoughts.]
[Spending every day with them like this, your presence was becoming increasingly irresistible.]
[Previously, when you studied at "STARRY" or family restaurants, the presence of outsiders kept them from thinking too much.]
[But now, in the privacy of the apartment, there were no such barriers.]
[When you put a boy and several girls who liked him in the same space for long periods, well… things were bound to happen.]
[Seeing you work so hard, balancing your own studies while helping them with theirs, some of them came up with an idea.]
[If they waited for you to be exhausted and gently guided the situation… wouldn't that be the perfect chance?]
"Huh?"
Minami's relaxed expression stiffened as he read the text.
Wait…
Wasn't this the kind of thing a guy was supposed to do to them?
Why were they flipping the script?
He had actually intended to be a respectable tutor, yet now it felt like he was the one being preyed upon.
Minami's lips twitched.
Had he underestimated his own charm… or overestimated their self-control?
Well… it did make sense.
Spending every day with someone you liked, with occasional physical contact—
Of course, a bunch of teenage girls in their youth would start having thoughts.
Honestly, he was surprised that the version of him in the simulation had managed to hold out for so long.
Still, what really mattered now was—
Minami's curiosity got the better of him, and he kept reading.
[The first to make a move was Gotoh Hitori.]
[Despite her naturally shy personality, she was the one who had already shared intimate moments with you before.]
[Not to mention, with all the studying keeping you both busy, it had been a while since you'd spent any close time together.]
[With that pent-up restlessness, and a bit more experience than the other girls, it was only natural that she was the first to act.]
[She waited until everyone else had either gone home or fallen asleep. Then, staying by your side until late at night, she waited for the right moment—when you were rubbing your temples in exhaustion—before gently offering to give you a lap pillow massage.]
[Seeing how much she cared, you had no reason to refuse.]
[You agreed to her request and laid your head on her lap as she had asked.]
[With something blocking your view, you couldn't see her flushed face, only feel the soft touch of her delicate fingers massaging your head.]
[The sensation of her fingers pressing gently against your scalp slowly melted away your fatigue.]
[At her request, you turned your head to the side, and only then did you notice—]
[Unlike usual, she wasn't wearing her trademark pink sweatpants. Instead, your head was resting directly on her smooth, bare thighs.]
[A long-dormant heat stirred in your chest.]
[You pressed a light kiss against her skin, making her gasp in surprise. As her wide, blue eyes locked onto yours, you couldn't help but smile.]
"You're such a little pervert, Bocchi."
Minami smirked and patted her thigh playfully.
Gotoh Hitori, eyes shimmering with nervous excitement, turned scarlet in an instant.
She seemed to be waiting for what would happen next.
[And so, what happened next was only natural…]
[That night, you both studied until very, very late.]
"Damn."
Minami let out a low whistle, staring at the text in disbelief.
Bocchi… Who would've thought?
All those nervous stammers and awkward movements, yet when it really mattered, she had a whole strategy lined up.
Lap pillows? Thigh temptations?
He always thought of her as timid and anxious, but it turned out she knew exactly what she was doing.
Hell, with a move like that, what guy could possibly resist?
And just when Minami thought things had settled down—
[After what happened with Gotoh Hitori, you reflected on your actions and swore to yourself that you wouldn't let it happen again.]
[But before you could even enforce that resolve, Shinjo Akane approached you next.]
[Unlike Gotoh Hitori, who relied on small tricks, Akane's approach was far more straightforward.]
[After everyone else had left, she calmly requested a reward.]
[After all, she had sacrificed her own study time to help tutor Kessoku Band and Matsuzaka Satou.]
[She had also used her family's connections to secure this apartment for you all.]
[Wasn't it only fair that she asked for something in return?]
[Considering everything she had done for you, and the fact that you had already shared intimate moments with her before—]
[You couldn't refuse her request.]
[And so, what followed was only natural.]
"Damn it, you two..."
Minami rubbed his temples.
First Bocchi, then Akane?
What was next, a full lineup?
Were they even trying to study anymore?!
At this rate, "Minami Study Room" was going to turn into exactly what Yamada Ryo had suggested.
"Impressive, really... one after another..."
The moment Akane appeared, Minami already felt something was off.
And sure enough, things developed exactly as he had predicted.
"This is just..."
Minami shook his head.
One was manageable.
But now there were two.
What's next? Three? Four? Five? Six?
Do they think the Minami Study Room is some kind of love nest?
Are they even studying anymore?
Do they seriously not want to get into college?
That said, at least Akane's request was somewhat reasonable this time.
She had helped him quite a lot, so she asked for a reward.
Strictly speaking, Minami was actually the one benefiting.
So—
"Fine, I won't pursue it for now... Let's see how things unfold."
Muttering to himself, Minami refocused his gaze on the simulation.
