Chapter 129: Chapter 129: Hikari Still Prefers Mature, Older Women
Actually, Louisa had been carrying quite a bit of pressure in her heart. After all, as the student council president, she not only had to focus on her studies but also deal with numerous trivial matters.
Coupled with the lack of daddy's love in her heart, Louisa had always felt as if there was a missing piece inside her.
However, because of her strong personality, she never showed it on the surface.
But on certain silent and lonely nights, staring at the moon outside the window, she would cry alone.
Due to this emotional burden, Louisa often had trouble sleeping.
Yet tonight, sleeping in the hotel, Louisa had a remarkably peaceful and sweet sleep—possibly the best she had ever had.
She even dreamt of a beautiful moment where she played with her daddy.
Of course, the daddy she dreamt of was not her despised biological father.
That disgusting man—his appearance had already faded from her memory; she couldn't even recall what he looked like.
The daddy in her dream was a black-haired man with a super handsome face—none other than Hikari.
In the dream, Louisa felt even more excited, truly treating Hikari as her real father.
Not just physically, but mentally as well, she fully entrusted her heart and soul to Hikari.
After playing herself into exhaustion with her dream-daddy Hikari, the dream ended.
"Daddy!"
Louisa shouted and slowly opened her eyes.
She quickly looked at what she was holding in her arms, but before she could feel joy, she realized she was holding not her beloved daddy, but a pillow.
Disappointment immediately filled Louisa's face.
Could it be that Hikari was in the bathroom?
Looking at the closed bathroom door, Louisa tentatively called out.
"Hikari?"
"Hikari-kun?"
"Daddy...?"
Louisa lifted her head and called a few times. At first, her tone remained calm.
But as no one responded for a long time, her tone inevitably carried a sobbing quality.
Actually, as soon as Louisa woke up, she quickly recalled her wildness with Hikari before going to sleep, and how she knelt before him and sweetly called him "Daddy"—such a shameful act.
The stark contrast between this and her usual demeanor left Louisa flustered when she noticed Hikari wasn't in bed. Assuming he was in the bathroom, she pondered how she should face him.
Should she continue calling this fellow high schooler "Daddy," or revert to her original way of addressing him?
Should she maintain the dignity of a young lady, or act as sweet and obedient as she had been on the bed?
Caught up in the excitement, calling him "Daddy" felt fine. But now, regaining her rationality, Louisa felt shy and a bit proud.
Because of her shyness and pride, Louisa initially wanted to uphold her image as a dignified young lady.
So, after waking up, she first called out "Hikari," but upon receiving no response, she quickly switched to "Hikari-kun." Yet, still no reply.
An empty feeling filled her heart, as if she had lost something. She couldn't help but call out, "Daddy."
Still, there was no response. Looking at the mess around her and the bloodstains beneath her, Louisa suddenly missed Hikari. Her mind was filled with his image.
Usually calm and composed, she now just wanted to be in Hikari's arms, finding warmth in the embrace of this peer-aged "daddy."
But the bed was empty. All she could hug was a blanket.
Louisa had heard that last time, Hikari had sent Kisaragi Tomoe back to school.
And this time, he left early.
Was it because her previous behavior had made Hikari dislike her? Was that why he left?
Louisa began to reflect. In the past, she had indeed been too harsh on Hikari—always holding a prejudice against him and even scolding him multiple times.
Just earlier today, she had even tried to set him up.
So, did Hikari actually hate her? Was he only engaging with her because of work?
Was helping her release stress something Hikari secretly resented as well?
"Wuuu..."
Her nose tingled as sourness overwhelmed her heart.
Like Tomoe, Louisa had nearly released all her pent-up stress thanks to Hikari's help.
But unlike Tomoe, who enjoyed more happiness afterward due to her good relationship with Hikari, Louisa's previous strained relationship with him created new stress for her.
"I... Have I really become addicted to stress relief?"
"I... Didn't I despise this kind of thing and want to abolish this system?"
"But... I... actually indulged so deeply today..."
"Now, not seeing him makes my heart ache so much..."
"Forget it! If he left, he left. A man who abandons me is no different from the one who abandoned my mom."
"But... I can't possibly forget that feeling for the rest of my life..."
"Have I... already become shaped by Hikari..."
"Wuuu... Is Daddy going to abandon Louisa too?"
"Ahhh! I hate this so much. Wuuu..."
Filled with complex emotions, Louisa couldn't help but cry for a while.
"No! I'm not the little girl I was back then. I won't let Daddy abandon Louisa again."
Pouting and drying her tears, Louisa pulled out her phone and sent Hikari a message.
["You were really good today. I'll consider asking you to help me release stress again."]
Proud Louisa stared at the phone screen, waiting for his reply.
.
.
.
Time silently passed.
Two minutes later, there was still no response.
Louisa couldn't help but edit and send another message.
["When are you free next? Can I book a session?"]
Another two minutes passed, and still no reply.
Louisa edited another message: ["I... I was really satisfied today. Hikari-kun, can you help me release stress again? Please?"]
Before two more minutes passed, Louisa's nose tingled again, and her eyes moistened, as if pearls were about to fall.
She couldn't hold back and tried calling Hikari, but no one answered.
Desperate, she quickly typed another message.
["Hikari, I was super, super satisfied today. You're amazing. I... I really like you!"]
["I've truly fallen in love with this feeling. Can you help me again next time?"]
["I promise I'll never give you attitude or do anything you dislike again."]
["For our next date, I'll wear a pretty dress for you. We'll shop for clothes, and I'll try them on for you. If I fail at claw machines, you can mock me, and if you win, I'll praise you and kiss you..."]
["Dad... Didn't you say you were Louisa's daddy? Don't ignore Louisa, okay? Louisa will behave and be good."]
["Daddy... Where did you go... Please... Don't abandon Louisa. Louisa still needs you to help with stress relief..."]
Louisa sent message after message. At first, she held her composure, but the more she thought about it, the more anxious she became.
Finally, she let go of all her pride and dignity as a young lady, desperately pleading while crying.
But on the other end of the phone, there was still no reply.
Louisa's body began trembling uncontrollably, her exquisite mixed-race face turning pale, and her emerald-green eyes revealing a trace of despair.
Just then, her phone suddenly vibrated.
Louisa quickly looked down.
Hikari:["I just had something to do. If you need stress relief, let's talk next time."]
Seeing his reply, Louisa instantly broke into a beaming smile.
Overjoyed, she quickly replied: ["When is next time? Can it be tomorrow? I... I'll even increase your pay!"]
Hikari: ["That depends on the dean's arrangements."]
Louisa lowered her head, her expression somewhat dejected.
She knew Hikari wasn't someone who would bend for money.
And if it depended on the dean, who knew how long she'd have to wait.
Still, as long as Hikari didn't entirely hate her or abandon her, that was enough.
Maybe he disliked her original haughty behavior as a young lady.
From now on, she decided to be more obedient around Hikari, just like when she called him "Daddy."
That way, she might win over his affection as a "Daddy," right?
Louisa clutched her phone, already imagining how to make her "Daddy" happy.
———
On the other side, Hikari had just left the Seika Private Girls' Academy when he finished replying to Louisa's messages.
Seeing the numerous texts Louisa had sent, calling him "Daddy" and begging with a humble tone, Hikari was slightly surprised.
It wasn't that he intentionally ignored her earlier—he had been undergoing an ability test by Principal Rikka
He hadn't expected Louisa to be so anxious, even calling him "Daddy."
As for this once-overbearing young lady, Hikari had originally felt no goodwill toward her.
But now that she was calling him "Daddy," she might as well be a "cheap daughter." He'd give her a chance and see how she behaved in the future.
After taking care of his tasks, Hikari deposited the 10 million Louisa had paid him along with his paycheck from Principal Rikka.
Then, he planned to head home.
Today, however, he didn't feel like cooking.
He initially thought about going to the Tsubakihara household.
Miss Mira's cooking was delicious, and spending time with her always gave him a unique sense of comfort and ease he didn't get from other women.
However, the memory of Miss Mira helping him release stress in the bathroom last time, where he clumsily made a mess of her and the bathtub, was still fresh in his mind.
Moreover, the immersive role-playing with Louisa earlier, where she called him "Daddy" repeatedly, had been quite entertaining.
While he hadn't taken it seriously, Louisa clearly had.
It was evident that this kind of immersive role-play was stimulating, and Hikari had found it briefly enjoyable.
But in the end, fiction was fiction. Hikari didn't feel much interest in a "cheap daughter."
Truthfully... he still preferred mature, older women.
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