She gave me a sharp glare.
Well, that makes sense. If she was willing to sell herself, she’d probably already be doing compensated dating or something by now.
"Are you sure you want to refuse? I’m offering to pay off your debt. It’s not like I’m asking you to sell yourself one time for a specific price."
Whether it’s a few hundred thousand or a few million yen, I have no idea how much her debt is, but it’s probably far more than she could ever make by selling her body.
And I’m offering to pay it all in one go, so she wouldn’t have to quit school.
After hearing such an incredible offer, she should at least ask what I want from her.
"I refuse."
But Mochizuki still firmly declined.
She’s got strong principles.
Does she understand that if she can’t repay the debt, she might end up being forced to work in the nightlife industry anyway?
Well, that’s not really my concern.
I’m going to do what I want.
"Your little sister is taking exams this year, isn’t she?"
"!?..."
Heh, girls like her are protective of their family.
In that case, I can use that to my advantage.
"I’ll cover her exam fees, three years of high school expenses, and even the costs for both of you to go to university."
"…………"
She’s wavering.
If it means her beloved sister can live a proper life, she can’t refuse that easily, can she?
"Don’t worry, I won’t ask for anything unreasonable. You can continue living your school life normally. Just listen to me a little, that’s all."
If Mochizuki just makes a small sacrifice, everyone can be happy.
She’ll be able to enjoy a peaceful life with her family.
The more caring she is, the fewer options she has left.
"I… understand…"
Wow, she answered immediately.
I thought she’d at least consult her family, but it seems she’s chosen to sacrifice herself without telling anyone.
How noble.
"Alright, then. I’ll come over to your place today."
Money can be arranged anytime. Writing up the contract will be a bit of a hassle, but there's no harm in acting quickly.
"Yasunaga, are you serious? That’s awful!"
Tch, some girls in the class are being noisy.
"What? Are you offering to take her place?"
"Don’t be ridiculous! You should just lend her the money without any strings attached!"
"Tell that to your own ‘sugar daddy.’"
"!"
She’s bold enough to accept money in exchange for favors, yet she dares to criticize me?
"I’m using my own hard-earned money to help Mochizuki. All I’m asking for is a small favor in return. If you have an issue, why don’t you help her instead? Otherwise, keep quiet."
I threw this at anyone else who looked like they were about to complain, shutting them down before they could say anything.
Now everyone knows Mochizuki is mine, and they won’t say a word if we’re seen together.
"You’re the worst."
In exchange, I’ve lost a friend, but with Mochizuki by my side, that’s more than enough.
* * *
"Why haven’t you made a move?!"
One month after I covered Mochizuki’s debts, she stormed over to my desk, angry, as I was eating lunch alone in the classroom.
"You want me to make a move?"
"!"
Look at her blush. She’s adorable.
"B-but… you said it was in exchange for my… body…"
"Right, all you have to do is come when I call you."
"But you never call me!"
"You want me to?"
"!"
Coming on to me? That’s hardly the behavior of a ‘pure’ girl.
"Well…"
"W-what?"
"Your complexion looks better. You look healthy now, so maybe it’s time."
"Ugh…"
The extra money I lent her must have helped her eat better. She looks visibly healthier, and maybe her natural personality is coming out—she seems more energetic and outspoken.
"But I’m busy this week, so not now."
"Huh?"
"Go hang out with your friends or something."
She’s finally free from working part-time after school, but she won’t make plans with friends in case I ask her to hang out. Doesn’t she remember I said she could have a normal high school life?
"We’re done talking."
"W-wait a second…"
Lunchtime is my naptime, so please let me be. Mochizuki still looked like she had something to say, but I ignored her and drifted off to sleep.
* * *
Another month passed.
"When are you going to make a move?!"
"Again?"
I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve had this conversation. She’s become even more beautiful, but as for her personality, ‘pure’ is definitely in the past.
"More importantly, there’s something I forgot about our contract."
"Huh?"
By contract, I mean the agreement concerning the money I gave her family—not anything else. But she seemed oddly flustered.
"Mochizuki, you’re planning to go to college, right?"
"No, I’m just going to work…"
"Excuse me? What do you think I gave you the money for?"
"I just… feel guilty about taking it for free…!"
Is this a sense of guilt? It seems she’s misinterpreting my not making a move on her.
"That’s a ridiculous reason. You’re going to college. That’s an order."
"Ridiculous?!"
"If you start working instead of going to college, then I won’t be able to ‘call’ you."
"?!"
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