called it... and author didn't disappoint.
Also, as mentioned, direct punishment delivered by Sou is like a reward.
Because "by hand" means getting touched.
So, place your bets... will he be gentle and just pat her head saying "good job"...
...or actually "lay hands on her"? Not in a really violent manner, but some options are:
- hug her again, but now from behind (can be paired with other options - see below)
- force her to sit on his lap for the train ride
- tickle her sides until she looses it (well, she already nearly lost it...)
- give her ass a good groping
- fondle her boobs
- use her as a human chair (he won't do that to a "frail" girl, though)
- lay her over his lap for a gentle spanking (my favorite... just imagine how the other girls react if he actually did that)
https://mangadex.org/chapter/88320b85-41d5-4238-a3d6-c2bd176716a0/9
Wah, my new favorite image - damn, these ladies are ready to unleash Armageddon.