Naruto: Freeloading is Great! [24]

When Hoshino came through the door, he saw the two homosexuals dripping with cold sweat, too guilty to meet his eyes, faces screaming we did something shady.

Heh. So you still know this is my house. Stay trapped forever in the shame of doing unspeakable things in someone else’s place—and then die.

Even though Hoshino had zero intention of gaying it up himself, nor the slightest thought of ever stepping in that direction, the moment he entered, his gaze still betrayed him—darting straight to Sasuke’s crotch.

The colossal thing was gone. Looks like his “flame” had been successfully extinguished by Naruto’s pounce.

“H-Hoshino, your face looks terrible. Are—are you okay?”

Naruto, all guilty, rushed over, trying to help set down the strange flowers and herbs Hoshino was carrying. But then, when Hoshino’s eyes flicked to Naruto’s mouth, he gagged and retched on the spot.

Seeing Hoshino’s reaction, both of them instantly knew: Naruto’s little banana incident was exposed.

Sasuke reacted fastest, clutching her own crotch as she stammered an apology.

“S-sorry, next time I’ll stop Naruto from—”

“Blame me—!? I just… aaaghhh, Hoshino, that disgusted look in your eyes pisses me off! Fine, I’ll go brush my teeth! Seriously, what’s wrong with you, it was sticky and tasty, why do you hate it so much, I don’t get it!”

“You little shit, stop describing it so damn specifically!!”

If not for the fragile bottles and jars in his arms, Hoshino would’ve already lunged over with a rag and stuffed it in Naruto’s disgusting mouth to shut him up.

Just what the hell was this pervert even trying to say? That he wanted Hoshino to join their gay circle, so the three of them could serve one husband together?

…He was begging for a beating!

Still, gag reflex aside, as their “friend,” Hoshino figured maybe he could lend them a little help—if Sasuke and Naruto were willing.

Sasuke’s eyes kept dodging, but now that she had Naruto, she probably wouldn’t have any more indecent thoughts toward him. Even if she did, in post-nut clarity she surely wouldn’t dare act again.

Thinking about it carefully, if they agreed to this, it’d only deepen their bond. Maybe it would even push Sasuke to truly fall for Naruto.

Two birds with one stone. Not only would it kill Sasuke’s designs on him, it’d also make the SasuNaru even more in love.

With nothing but benefits in sight, Hoshino decided to strike while Naruto was brushing his teeth. After putting away the ingredients for green essential oil, he hurried to Sasuke.

“Hey, Walking Wallet. Let me ask you something. If Naruto’s chest got big—like a girl’s—would you be happy?”

“Y-you… why suddenly ask such an indecent question? Can I not answer?”

“No. This is important.”

Sasuke, face burning, didn’t want to answer at all—this was basically sexual harassment. But with Hoshino’s persistence, she reluctantly gave in.

“B-breasts… breasts are important to women, so of course… of course I’d be happy for Naruto.”

“Happy for him? That’s way too vague. I’ll ask again. Would you personally be happy, yes or no? Pick one.”

“Y-yes… I would. Ugh… what kind of weird questions are you asking? I’m done. I’m going home.”

Seeing Sasuke flustered and angry, Hoshino knew pressing further wasn’t good.

And honestly, until Sasuke fully fell for Naruto, he had no desire to spend too much time alone with someone who’d already ogled his body. So he didn’t stop her.

Just as Sasuke opened the door to leave, Naruto, freshly done brushing, came running out.

“Eh? Sasuke, you’re leaving so soon?”

“That look on your face… don’t worry. The situation at home’s been handled for now. Didn’t I say I’d have time to come visit often? Anyway, I’m going—oh, right.”

Under Hoshino and Naruto’s puzzled eyes, Sasuke seemed to remember something. She pulled a stack of bills from her pocket. Each note—ten thousand yen.

“Because Father and Mother said, um, because of… certain reasons, they thought I’d been too wronged. So they loosened control over my money. Here—this is the promised money.”

Though Sasuke could pull out five million, she only brought one million this time.

Not from any scheming bitch motives, just because carrying five million at once was a hassle. Her pocket already held a banana she was using to trick Itachi into believing she’d grown a “long thing,” and walking around with it was uncomfortable enough. So she decided to bring it in five installments.

“T-this… Sasuke, you still remembered? Maybe you should just—”

Naruto, about to refuse on Hoshino’s behalf, froze as a terrifying thought struck her. If she refused the money Sasuke had promised, Hoshino’s scumbag nature might explode on her. Unthinkable.

“S-so… I’ll take—”

“Wait—!!”

Before Naruto could take it, Hoshino darted forward and slapped her hand away.

Because Sasuke had been acting so much like a gaylord lately, Hoshino had completely forgotten the five-million “friendship sincerity” deal. And now—

“This money can’t be taken! I absolutely won’t allow dirty money to stain this pure bond between us!”

Nearly driven insane by Naruto’s idiocy, Hoshino glared. What the hell was this brat doing, acting like he was a gigolo? Who the hell takes money from their “boyfriend” after fooling around? Want to be despised!?

“Not… take it?”

Sasuke stared in shock at the furious Hoshino, words rising to her lips before she lowered her gaze silently to the bills.

Should she call it unexpected, or fitting? Unexpected, that stingy, penny-pinching bastard Hoshino would refuse the promised “friendship gift.” But then again, remembering how he’d nearly assaulted her despite being the “same gender,” it kind of made sense too.

In the end, what she felt now was happiness—reassured once again of her place in Hoshino’s heart.

“Y-yeah… our bond can’t be stained by filthy money. Sorry. I was wrong this time.”

“Good. As long as you understand, it’s over. Don’t mention it again.”

Hoshino’s manner was perfectly natural, not the least bit reluctant after refusing such a sum.

Not reluctant at all—actually, when he saw Sasuke and Naruto’s eyes flicker, then soften into gratitude, he even felt a bit smug.

The great matchmaker Hoshino-sama had once again advanced the romance of these two lovers by a huge step.

Heh heh hahahaha…!

After Sasuke left, the smug Hoshino couldn’t resist fishing for praise.

“Well? Naruto, wasn’t I cool back there? Handsome, right?”

“Both handsome and cool!”

“Good. For once you spoke human words. Later, I’ll give you a surprise. Go—hurry and wash yourself clean.”

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