7 Chapter 7 :Unveiling Potentials and Midnight Whispers

Two people were in a room, a woman and a man. Toji felt incredibly nervous. His thoughts were in turmoil, 'Darn, I'm so nervous!' This was his first experience allowing a woman, A WOMAN, into his room. As an ordinary man, the nervousness was normal, but he tried hard not to show his anxiety to Tenka, who was in front of him.

"S-so... What do you want to talk about?" Toji mustered the courage to start the conversation, hoping to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Tenka changed his sitting position from having his legs open to sitting gracefully cross-legged, then rested his cheek with one hand while squinting his eyes.

"Hey... Why are you so nervous?" she asked.

Toji felt his nervousness worsen, to the point where his stomach began to growl and he felt queasy. He tried to respond with a serious expression, "N-not nervous. I'm just... a bit surprised."

Tenka smiled, her squinted eyes lit up with amusement. "Oh, really? I thought there might be something making you nervous." She pointed at Toji's growling stomach. "Or maybe you're just hungry? I can have them prepare food if you'd like."

Toji felt his cheeks growing warmer, but he tried to conceal his nervousness. "No, there's no need. I'm not hungry. So, what did you want to talk about, Tenka-san?"

Tenka playfully swung her legs. "Alright, if you're not hungry. I just wanted to hear your thoughts on our mission today. How was your first experience, facing a hundred Shuuki head-on?"

Toji felt bewildered as he tried to reflect on his experience that day. Even though he tried to set aside his lack of ability, he couldn't avoid the feelings of self-doubt that kept arising.

He expressed his doubts and insecurity about his abilities, feeling that there was still a significant gap between him and the other members with extraordinary abilities. His eyes emitted uncertainty as he spoke, "Actually, I feel like I'm far behind all of you. You all have incredible abilities, while I'm just an ordinary human. Although I've been trying hard, I still feel there's a huge gap between me and all of you."

Tenka listened attentively, her eyes shining with empathy and kindness. "Toji-kun, don't be too hard on yourself," she said gently. "Today's experience is your first step, and you've done really well. True strength isn't just about ability but also about spirit and determination. I believe you have great potential, and we'll always be here to support you."

Toji felt a little relieved hearing Tenka's encouraging words. Although he still felt unsure, there was a warm feeling that enveloped his heart. "Thank you, Tenka-san. I'll keep trying not to disappoint you and our team."

Tenka smiled gently as she felt Toji agreeing with her request. She sat down next to Toji on the bed, patting the surface gently. "Well, please lie down..."

Toji swallowed hard, feeling somewhat suspicious about this turn of events, but he decided to trust Tenka. He lay down on the bed, trying to relax. However, panic set in when Tenka didn't start massaging him with her hands but instead sat on top of him.

"Tenka-san, wait!" Toji exclaimed in a panic, turning his face towards her.

"Calm down, Toji-kun," Tenka said gently, trying to alleviate Toji's concerns. "Just relax; let me do the work."

Toji still had his doubts but tried to relax, even though the situation was far from ordinary. Yet, as Tenka sat on top of him, Toji felt a peculiar sensation. He could feel Tenka's body on top of his, which made him feel nervous and agitated.

On the other hand, Tenka was enjoying what she was doing. She ran her hand over Toji's muscular back, feeling impressed by his strength and physical fitness. Toji, who regularly exercised and trained, had sculpted his body well.

Feeling naturally formed muscles made Tenka feel incredibly intrigued. She was tempted by the sight of Toji's large arms beneath her. Wild thoughts crept into Tenka's mind, and she started to feel hot.

Toji tried to remain calm, though it was difficult to ignore the situation. However, when Tenka began massaging his back, the sensation that emerged made him feel relaxed. It was as if the pain and stiffness he felt during the mission were starting to dissipate.

"How's that? I'm quite skilled, right?" Tenka asked with a sweet smile. Her eyes gleamed with confidence.

Toji felt that he could only respond with agreement, even though his mind was still full of confusion and nervousness. "Y-yes, Tenka-san, it feels very helpful. Thank you."

Tenka smiled satisfactorily upon hearing Toji's praise and continued her massage session. As she massaged Toji, he felt incredibly comfortable, to the point where he didn't realize he had fallen asleep.

...

"Hmm... At least he worked hard," Tenka muttered when she saw Toji was already asleep.

As Toji slept, Tenka finished the massage session and gazed at his peaceful sleeping face. "At least he worked hard," she whispered softly. Tenka felt relieved seeing that Toji was getting some well-deserved rest.

Afterward, Tenka sat by the bed and continued to watch Toji sleep. Although Toji always appeared stern and difficult to approach, Tenka felt that there was a hidden warmth within him. She felt that their relationship was growing closer, even though perhaps only she felt it.

Tenka smiled to herself, contemplating the events of the day and how her feelings for Toji were deepening. "Toji-kun, you're truly special," she whispered softly, although only she could hear it.

The next day, as the sun began to rise and surprise Toji with its warm rays, he opened his eyes and felt incredibly refreshed. He felt energetic, invigorated, and ready to face the new day.

However, as he attempted to sit up, he felt something heavy on top of him. Toji looked down and was surprised to see Tenka sound asleep on top of him. Her eyes were still closed, and she appeared very peaceful in her slumber.

Toji felt nervous and unsure about how to handle this situation. He wanted desperately to free himself without waking Tenka, but he also didn't want to hurt her feelings.

"Tenka-san," he whispered softly, trying to wake her up without disturbing her too much.

Tenka felt something disturbing her sleep and slowly opened her eyes. When she realized that she was lying on top of Toji, her face turned red. "Oh, sorry, Toji-kun. I didn't mean to disturb you," she said with embarrassment.

Toji attempted to smile and nodded. "It's okay, Tenka-san. I was comfortable too," he replied gently.

Tenka smiled with relief upon hearing Toji's words and got up from on top of him. The two of them then prepared for the new day.

In the afternoon, Toji was going about his cleaning routine when he was summoned to Tenka's office. Toji arrived at Tenka's office and immediately sensed a different atmosphere. The woman was seated in her chair with a serious expression when Toji entered.

"Toji-kun, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. It's about our upcoming visit to Camp 7," Tenka said.

Toji listened attentively, knowing that if Tenka brought this up, it was undoubtedly important. "What would you like to talk about, Tenka-san?" Toji inquired.

Tenka responded, "Our visit to Camp 7 isn't just a social meeting. It's an opportunity for us to engage in a practice match between Camp 6 and Camp 7. As the head of Camp 6, I want us to be in our best condition."

Toji nodded, understanding Tenka's point. Practice matches were a great opportunity to assess their abilities and identify areas where they needed improvement.

However, Tenka continued with a serious expression, "There's something else you need to know, Toji-kun. Rumor has it that the new members of Camp 7 are incredibly talented. Some even say their abilities are on par with yours. They truly have extraordinary potential."

Toji was curious about this information. He didn't like to brag about himself, but if there was someone who could match him, he wanted to know who that person was. "So, who is this person?" he asked.

Tenka smiled faintly, leaving Toji perplexed. Why was she smiling like that? "You'll find out when we arrive at Camp 7, Toji-kun. I'm sure it will be an interesting experience."

Toji felt even more curious, and he prepared for their visit to Camp 7. He knew the upcoming match would be a great opportunity to gauge his abilities, and he was determined to give his best. Toji also couldn't help but wonder about Tenka's mysterious smile.

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