Apocalyptic Era: Starting from picking up a Bishoujo
Chapter 482 - 452 Touch Zhu Shi

Chapter 482: 452 Touch Zhu Shi

My next plan is to go with Mazao to investigate the ruins of the Human Bureau’s main base.

The next morning, I found Mazao and Zhu Shi in a park near Saltwater City University.

Both of them had participated in the funeral ceremony yesterday, though only briefly, unlike many demon hunters who intended to participate for three days and nights. In fact, there is no stringent rule forcing all demon hunters to attend the funeral for Impermanence; it’s just a cultural atmosphere that makes quitting midway somewhat frowned upon. Fortunately, for non-headquarters demon hunters like them who are also my close acquaintances, there’s much more flexibility.

Now, Mazao goes to this location in Saltwater City every day to help Zhu Shi with her fifteen-minute daily training before Zhu Shi heads to university for classes. To avoid drawing attention, the training is done in a secluded corner of the park. Breakfast is also eaten here, with Zhu Shi usually buying a breakfast snack and soy milk nearby for Mazao.

I also brought my own breakfast and soy milk, quietly watching Mazao help Zhu Shi complete her training.

Recently, Zhu Shi has been avoiding me, probably because she agreed last time to allow me to approach her anytime and anywhere. She might think that I could suddenly lose control and pin her down on the ground. She is someone who takes her promises seriously and obviously doesn’t entirely reject the idea of doing something with me. Even if I really were to pin her down here unexpectedly, she’d likely just go along with it or might even actively cooperate.

However, she certainly feels uneasy and confused. Especially after the heat of the moment that night has passed, bringing up the subject again isn’t easy for her.

After the training, she and Mazao both came over to sit and have breakfast together.

Seeing her not knowing where to put her hands, I set down my finished soy milk container and brought up the topic myself, then suggested, "Why don’t we handle it tonight so you don’t have to overthink and worry anymore."

"Tonight, tonight!?" Zhu Shi almost threw her soy milk away.

Mazao nodded in agreement, "Yeah, Zhu Shi, just get it over with Zhuang Cheng. When Zhuang Cheng was sitting over there earlier, I felt like your training suddenly became unfocused..."

"Do you have other plans tonight? We could do it now as well." I said.

"Now!?" Zhu Shi stood up as if electrocuted from the seat, "Are we doing it outside? What if someone passes by? Even if you are Impermanence and can make everyone around ignore us, you can’t play with that kind of invisible play!"

"No, I didn’t mean ’to do it outside,’ and what even is invisible play..." I said, "Then when do you think would be a good time, tomorrow night?"

Actually, I’m not insisting on doing it; it’s just that seeing Zhu Shi constantly overthinking, I wanted to get it done... No, that sounds like I’m absolving myself too easily.

Perhaps because Mazao is also around, I’m subconsciously seeking some dignified reasoning. Moreover, I think people consumed with such thoughts are rather pathetic. I don’t want to become such a person someday, let alone be seen as such by others. So, in my heart, I admit I’m very much anticipating doing it with Zhu Shi.

"Tomorrow night is still a bit too soon..." Zhu Shi said bashfully, "The day after tomorrow... How about the night after that?"

"The night after tomorrow, are you sure?" I asked deliberately.

"Uh..." Zhu Shi lowered her head, blushing.

Seeing her torn, I unexpectedly felt great joy, like experiencing the thrill of a hunt.

Meanwhile, I also hoped to remind myself to avoid indulging too much in this childish mindset. This approach is actually playing with a friend’s emotions, and if I wish to interact with Zhu Shi on equal terms, I shouldn’t continue to toy with her like this.

Mazao then questioned thoughtfully, "Can I watch when you do it?"

"—Watch!?" Zhu Shi exclaimed again, "Why!"

"Because I also want to do it with Zhuang Cheng, after I grow up a bit more..." Mazao touched her own body. "Before, in the Doomsday Era, I witnessed some very rough and dirty scenes, but I don’t think that’s the right way... The real way shouldn’t be like that, right? So I want to learn from observing your interactions, which would be useful when I do it with Zhuang Cheng in the future."

"No..." Zhu Shi showed an agonized expression, "Mazao, let me tell you... men are beasts, aren’t they? If you’re nearby, you might get involved... You don’t want to be caught up at your age, right? What if Senior Brother Zhuang really does it, wouldn’t he become a pervert? You think that’s perverse too, right?"

"I think... I think that’s somewhat perverse." Mazao hesitated for a moment before looking at me, "But if you want me now... I’m willing to satisfy you."

"Oh my god..." Zhu Shi covered her face, "Is my life destined to be toyed with by these two at their whim in the future..."

I looked at Mazao and repeated, "Though I’m a pervert, you’re willing to satisfy me."

"Yes." Mazao nodded firmly.

"Just to be clear, I’m not a pervert. Or rather, I’m only a pervert for you. I’m your dedicated pervert." I said.

Zhu Shi widened her eyes at me and then said in an almost admiring tone, "You really do like Mazao, huh..."

On Mazao’s face, there was a mix of joy, shyness, and an inability to digest reality.

In the end, she seemed to swallow all these emotions, forcing herself to continue after being sated or like compelling herself to stare directly at the noon sun, saying very seriously, "That’s right, Zhuang Cheng really, really likes me."

Of course, the initial agreement still has to be followed; Mazao and I can’t move to that stage yet. After a while, Zhu Shi finally gathered her emotions and reason, then she suggested to me.

"I think it’s better for us to take it step by step." She said.

"Step by step, meaning?" I asked.

"Even though we are engaged, jumping straight to that would be too ’leapfrog,’ right? You know, we haven’t even kissed yet. When I say step by step, that’s what I mean." Zhu Shi said, "We should start with basic contact, touching each other first, then kissing, and finally the deed."

"Makes sense." I said, "So, this would be an adaptive exercise before the official stage begins, right?"

"Exactly, it’s just practice so that when you do things a lover should do with Mazao, you can be more skilled... Wait a minute, am I edging toward the role of someone who steals a best friend’s partner again?" Zhu Shi joked about herself.

I asked, unfazed, "So, where should I start touching you?"

"Hands, right? Lovers start with holding hands... Although we’re just planning to become spouses, not lovers."

As Zhu Shi spoke, she extended her hand toward me.

Then, she seemed to fall into self-doubt, muttering to herself, "Huh, is there something wrong with that statement...?"

I held her hand and, following her instructions, rubbed and kneaded it like applying hand cream.

Zhu Shi’s hands were very soft with a pinkish white tone, her fingers slender, her skin smooth, and as delicate as if without bones. Although she is a master swordsman, there are no calluses to be felt. After all, as a demon hunter, her recovery ability far surpasses ordinary people, and she relies on mana rather than muscles for strength. Touching her like this, she doesn’t feel like a warrior but rather a princess from somewhere. The hand feel is so comfortable that it seems like I could keep feeling it without getting bored.

"...How is it?" Zhu Shi asked as if to suppress a tickling sensation.

"A bit dull." I spoke my honest feelings.

Although Zhu Shi’s hands were pleasant to the touch, I’ve recently touched Mazao’s hands quite a bit too. Perhaps I’m biased toward Mazao, but I find her hands more enjoyable to touch.

Hearing my specific feedback, Zhu Shi showed a troubled expression, "Ah... So, what should be touched next? Speaking of areas where I’m better than Mazao, the only place that comes to mind is... uh..."

She suddenly realized she had misspoken and quickly closed her mouth, but it was too late. My gaze instinctively moved thirty degrees downward from her face, and Mazao, listening in, couldn’t help but shift her gaze as well.

Zhu Shi also looked down, then swallowed a gulp of saliva, and said, almost whining, "Is it really starting from there?"

"Can I?" I asked earnestly.

Zhu Shi gritted her teeth, straightened her posture, and said with a tense face, "...You can!"

I slowly reached out my hand, my fingers gradually spreading apart.

-

We continued for twenty minutes until Zhu Shi was almost late for her first class of the morning. She picked up her bag and fled in a hurry, nearly tripping over herself, leaving only Mazao and me.

I looked at my right hand, recalling the sensations I had repeatedly experienced earlier. To say something that might make people laugh, this was a first-time experience for me.

Mazao was also looking at her own hands. With Zhu Shi’s permission, she had joined the activity earlier, touching for no less time than I did. Now, with a world-refreshed expression on her face, she repeatedly clenched and opened her petite hands.

Then, she sincerely expressed, "This was my first time touching something like that... at least in my memory, it was the first time.

"No wonder men have such an attitude when mentioning that place; it indeed has an irresistible, magic-like allure... I see now..."

She touched her still slight body, revealing an unwilling expression, "Ugh..."

By the way, Zhu Shi and I have already scheduled our next intimacy method.

The next time will be a kiss.

"I also have to be present," Mazao emphasized.

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