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Rei Ao emerged from Erica's room. Previously, her space was fairly small and simple.
Since he was visiting, he had casually remodeled it for her. After his renovation, Erica's room became more spacious, much more comfortable for living in—and most importantly, it could now accommodate more things.
Naturally, she was overjoyed. She gave Rei Ao a passionate kiss before letting him leave.
Turning around, he headed for Eriri's room. Stopping before her door—
Knock, knock!
He gave a light knock. Even though he had a key, he didn't let himself in. Eriri opened the door a crack and, without warning, dumped a basin of water right on him, soaking him from head to toe.
Rei Ao took it in stride. After all, he had been ignoring Eriri lately, so he understood her frustration. Let this hot water be the culmination of her complaints over being neglected.
In a gentle voice, he said, "Eriri, today I'll make it up to you."
That worked. Eriri did love him, so this time she opened the door fully. Still flustered, she couldn't focus on anything else. She had only one thought: to receive his "compensation." Her eyelashes fluttered as she nodded her little head.
"Mm!"
With her agreement, Rei Ao stepped into her room. He pulled her slender waist into his arms and kissed her firmly.
Eriri's room fit her image—small and cute. He had visited as a guest before and done some renovations, making it suitable for his comings and goings. Everything flowed so naturally now.
"D-did he just…move right in?"
Utaha watched, wide-eyed. Rei Ao was so tall and imposing, yet Eriri's home was so petite and dainty. And yet he made himself at home with no issue—just how well did he have to renovate the place to move around so effortlessly?!
Rei Ao turned his head to glance at her.
"Want to come in and have a seat?" he teased with a smile.
"N-no thanks!!!"
Utaha, her face aflame, recoiled and hurried away, closing the door in one smooth motion.
She was just trying to calm her racing mind when Athena's voice came from the side:
"Human, you seem to have some particular feelings for that Godslayer."
"Huh?"
Poised beneath Athena's clear, godlike gaze, Utaha panicked. She was a jumble of emotions, having witnessed far too many inappropriate things, and her mind wouldn't settle.
"I—I don't know!"
And so Kasumigaoka Utaha chose to evade, not daring to meet Athena's gaze.
"Humans are truly strange creatures," Athena murmured softly. Watching Utaha dash away and hearing Eriri's muffled voice inside the room, the goddess couldn't help feeling that she needed much more time to truly understand mankind.
…
While Rei Ao was busy "remodeling" both Erica's and Eriri's rooms, word spread worldwide—thanks to a certain bigmouth King of Swords, Doni—about the birth of the seventh Demon King.
Various factions either felt anxious or excited. Anxious that the new Demon King might be cold and ruthless; excited at the opportunities his rise might bring. And clearly, the greatest beneficiary was Erica's group, the Bronze Black Cross.
…
Time passed.
"You're back?"
Utaha wasn't sure how many wild imaginings she'd had. At some point, she realized they'd returned to their own world, standing once more on the school rooftop in the afternoon sunlight.
Turning her head, she saw Rei Ao cradling a sweaty, exhausted Eriri in his arms—princess-carry style.
Her slender arms were looped around his neck, cheeks flushed and eyes half-lidded in a sultry daze. She truly looked like someone who'd just finished a strenuous "workout"…which was, of course, the case.
Rei Ao glanced at the sky. "Right on time."
He'd come back right on schedule, remembering his agreement with Michiru and Kobayashi: to pick up Kanna and Shin from school.
As for matters in the Godslayer world, leaving them in Erica's care was enough. Besides, she now had Athena around as well.
Naturally, Athena wouldn't be fully conquered so easily, but in return for his barrier that shielded her from the earth, she was willing to cooperate with him—and by extension, help the newly loyal Erica. Rei Ao felt perfectly at ease leaving the two of them to handle things.
"Utaha, do you need a lift home?" he asked, seeing her still somewhat confused expression.
"No…I can get back on my own," she replied, exhaling deeply. She took one final look at Eriri resting against Rei Ao's chest.
"All right, then take care."
In a blink, he and Eriri vanished from the rooftop.
"…"
Kasumigaoka Utaha stood there, gazing at the empty space. Eventually, she ruffled her hair in agitation.
"What am I even thinking?!"
She'd just felt a sudden surge of jealousy towards Eriri—something new and unsettling.
…
At Eriri's house…
"Rei Ao-kun!!!"
Sayuri, Eriri's mother, stared in amazement to see Rei Ao stepping out of Eriri's room. She rubbed her eyes, but he was still there.
"It's…not an illusion?"
Rei Ao had just tucked an utterly worn-out Eriri into bed. He curved his lips in a slight smile, then blurred forward and pulled Sayuri into an embrace.
"Sayuri, were you hoping I was an illusion?"
His intense gaze and warm breath made her entire body go weak.
"I… I just didn't expect you to show up here all of a sudden."
She tried to steady her breathing. Compared to Eriri, who could see him at school regularly, Sayuri seldom got any time alone with Rei Ao. As she relaxed in his arms—blushing and soft—Rei Ao felt a little guilty.
"Sorry I haven't visited you recently."
Sayuri gently stroked his cheek, her gaze soft.
"No need to apologize. I know you have lots of important things to do."
She gave him a playful look, tapping her nose.
"You smell like Eriri. Taking care of that greedy girl must wear you out, huh?"
"Eriri's appetite isn't enough to tire me out," Rei Ao said confidently. Then he added, with a teasing glint in his eye, "Even if I add a more 'greedy' Sayuri to the mix, it still wouldn't wear me out."
"Ugh…"
Her delicate body trembled slightly. Indeed, she was far more "hungry" than Eriri but had never shown it openly. She felt a little self-conscious about her own age.
Noticing her reluctance, Rei Ao decided to ease her worries tonight. Leaning in close, he whispered into her ear:
"I'll come see you tonight."
"!!!"
As if she'd just heard angelic music, Sayuri lit up with joy. Before she could respond, he sealed her lips with a deep kiss.
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