Campione Scumbag in Mash-up Anime-Chapter 137: Sonoda Umi’s Fantasy

"As expected, Rokuhara-senpai is here."

"Hm?"

Ren's mind, which had been drifting far into space, was suddenly diverted by the soft voice of a young girl.

He turned his head and saw a slender girl standing a few meters away from him. Her long, dark blue hair was neatly styled, parted into three bangs on her forehead, and her eyes were a gentle brown. The aura surrounding the girl radiated the qualities of a Yamato Nadeshiko—a figure of a polite, graceful Japanese woman who upheld traditional values.

"It's not often you come looking for me, Umi."

Ren knew her well. It was Sonoda Umi, his junior in the Archery Club when he was still active.

"Good day, Rokuhara-senpai." Umi greeted politely.

"What's wrong, Umi?"

"Why didn't Rokuhara-senpai answer my phone calls?"

Hearing that question, Ren immediately reached for his phone in his pants pocket. Sure enough, there were several missed calls from the name 'Sonoda Umi'.

"Ah, sorry, Umi. I wasn't focused earlier, so I didn't notice. What's the matter that you came looking for me here?"

"Well, Rokuhara-senpai. The Archery Club will be participating in the next prefectural tournament. Because of that, we're planning to hold a summer camp in Nara. The club president asked me to ask if Senpai would be willing to take the time to join the camp and guide the other club members."

"..."

Ren stared intently at Umi's figure in front of him.

'Hmm... Sonoda Umi, huh... Looking at her up close, she's not bad at all. This shy and polite personality of hers is quite gentle, and her long black hair also meets one of my criteria.'

'Although her breasts aren't as big as Itsuki's F-cup or Masha's E-cup, Umi's chest size is actually quite normal and proportional for a girl her age... Much better than Yukinoshita Yukino's pathetic flat chest.'

"...!!!"

Umi, who noticed his intense gaze that seemed to strip her bare, felt her cheeks heat up. Unconsciously crossing her arms in front of her chest, she tried to hide her embarrassment.

"Rokuhara-senpai... Could you not look at me with those eyes?"

Ren didn't feel guilty about his gaze at all. On the contrary, he offered a faint, slightly teasing smile.

"I'm willing to join that summer camp, Umi. But with one condition."

"Condition?"

"Yes. Go on a date with me for one day."

"Eh?"

Instantly, Umi's face turned red and hot. Her eyes widened in surprise at the sudden date invitation.

As a shy girl who tended to keep her distance from the opposite sex, this invitation completely shook her composure. Besides, this was the first time a boy had directly asked her out on a date.

*BA-DUMP!* *BA-DUMP!* *BA-DUMP!*

Her heart began to pound rapidly, and she was at a loss for words.

"D-date...?" Umi murmured in a barely audible voice, her face now completely flushed.

Lowering her head, she tried to hide the nervousness that overwhelmed her.

"Umi doesn't want to? Or... do you already have a guy you like?" Ren asked with a faint smile.

Umi lowered her head even further, her hands now clenching each other. In a soft, almost whispering voice, she replied.

"N-no... I don't have a guy I like."

Actually, deep down, Umi had a very good impression of Ren. She was fascinated when she watched Ren represent the Archery Club last year.

How her senior calmly and confidently managed to win the prefectural tournament, even defeating the famous Shinomiya Kaguya from Shuchi'in Academy.

Ren's charismatic and captivating figure at that time was truly etched in her mind.

'W-what should I do if Rokuhara-senpai really confesses his feelings to me now?' Umi thought frantically. Her heart beat even faster at the thought of that possibility.

'Should I accept? But this is too sudden. But... I don't dislike him either. On the contrary, I... I even a little...'

Her mind drifted far away, imagining a scenario that hadn't happened at all. Umi fantasized about her love life with Ren. Starting with an awkward but sweet first date, then subsequent dates that became increasingly intimate and warm. She imagined the feeling of Ren's hand in hers, which felt so comfortable.

Her fantasy went even further. Umi imagined the moment when Ren finally confessed his feelings sincerely under a beautiful twilight sky. She imagined herself accepting that confession with a blushing face and a fluttering heart. Then, their relationship would proceed to a more serious level. Romantic dates in various places, getting to know each other better, and finally... an unexpected but very happy proposal.

Umi had even imagined their wedding. A simple but sacred ceremony, attended by close friends and family. She saw herself wearing a beautiful white wedding dress, walking down the aisle with a pounding heart. There, Ren was waiting for her with a gentle smile on his face.

After getting married, they lived happily together. Umi imagined a small, warm, and loving home, where they shared stories every day. Then, a child would arrive... or maybe two. She had even thought of names for their children. If it was a boy, maybe Sora (sky) because it reminded her of Ren's freedom. If it was a girl, maybe Sakura (cherry blossom) because of its gentle but enchanting beauty.

Unconsciously, a faint smile adorned Umi's lips as she was lost in her beautiful and unrealistic fantasy.

'What on earth is this silly girl thinking?' Ren frowned, noticing the sudden change in her expression.

The girl looked dazed, her gaze blank, then suddenly smiled faintly for no apparent reason. Ren waved his hand several times in front of Umi's face, trying to break her reverie.

"Umi? Hey, Umi."

"Ah?"

Returning to her senses, Umi immediately blushed with embarrassment, realizing she had been daydreaming in front of her admired senior.

Without daring to meet Ren's eyes, she replied in a low and nervous voice, "O-okay... I'm willing to go on a date with Rokuhara-senpai."

Umi was completely unaware that the man she secretly admired was not the kind-hearted person in her fantasies. On the contrary, Ren was a scoundrel without morals, who would not hesitate to use despicable methods like hypnosis or manipulation to get the woman he wanted.

Hearing her agreement, Ren offered a faint, triumphant smile.

"Good. Since you're willing to go on a date with me, I'll join the Archery Club's summer camp."

Umi, who was still very embarrassed and her heart was pounding, said quickly. "O-okay, Rokuhara-senpai. I'll send you the complete information about the summer camp later via email."

Then, without waiting for Ren's reply, she turned around and walked away with quick and slightly panicked steps, not wanting Ren to see her face which was surely as red as a tomato.

Staring at Umi's retreating back in haste, Ren smirked wickedly.

"Looks like Natsuo will be very happy to receive an exclusive video when I take that innocent girl's virginity."