When the moon hung high in the night sky, Shichen and Yunyun finally left the little grove.
"That taste is kind of weird…" Yunyun murmured, lips pursed.
"Dummy—who told you to taste it?" Shichen said, half exasperated, half amused.
Given the way things ended up, it getting on her lips was normal—he just hadn't expected her to actually try it. And now she was even offering a review. This girl really was a natural airhead.
"Mm… the book said it's clean. And it's yours, Shichen…" Yunyun explained, flustered.
Shichen felt a wave of heat. "Looks like I need to find a chance to do something even naughtier with you."
"Huh? Naughtier?" Yunyun looked up at him, blinking, a hopeful shine in her eyes. She knew perfectly well what he meant.
"How are you getting excited about that?"
"Because I want to be with you, Shichen…" She trailed off halfway.
"You won't have to wait long," he said, rubbing her head.
He planned to properly make Yunyun his once they left the Crimson Demon village.
"Okay! Got it!" Yunyun nodded happily.
"You really are…" Shichen shook his head, helpless. She was still too guileless, not the least bit afraid. She'd probably end up crying when it actually happened.
"Hehe~ but I'm wiped out," Yunyun admitted, rolling her shoulders. They'd even taken a break in the middle and, well… finished by hand.
"I'll heal you. Heal."
"Mm… doesn't feel like it did much."
"That depends on you."
"Ehehe~ Megumin seemed kind of jealous."
"You've changed, Yunyun."
"No way~ Oh, and this smell… it feels familiar. Like I've smelled it somewhere before…"
"Hm? Where?" Shichen's expression turned serious.
"At the villa. I think it was… on Darkness? Yeah, on her!"
"…You're imagining things."
"No chance! I remember it clearly—I could smell it when I was talking to her. It was exactly this!" Yunyun declared, staring at him. "Shichen, don't tell me—"
"Uh… fine. You're right," Shichen admitted.
"I knew it. Darkness is so pretty—of course you'd make a move. And you two have been acting weird for a while."
"Since when did you get so sharp?"
"Girls in love are very perceptive."
Shichen privately thought the opposite, but he also knew why she was suddenly clear-headed—post-rush calm after what they'd just done. He'd massaged her for quite a while, and with his practiced hands, Yunyun, who had little experience, didn't stand a chance.
"Between me and Darkness, who made you feel better?" Yunyun asked out of the blue.
"Uh… Darkness's way is… a little different from yours."
"Different?" Yunyun frowned.
"Like this…" Shichen leaned in and whispered in her ear.
"Eh? You can do that? No wonder she smelled like that when we talked—I thought it was her toothpaste…"
"What toothpaste smells like that…"
"Then why didn't you let me do it just now? Wouldn't that feel even better?" Yunyun couldn't help asking.
"I was worried you wouldn't be comfortable with it."
"How would you know if you don't ask? I can help you with anything," Yunyun said firmly.
"That's…" Shichen petted her head, doting. "It doesn't suit you."
"Darkness can do it!"
"How about this—next time we help each other. Deal?"
Given Yunyun's figure, he was definitely looking forward to savoring things too.
"Help each other? What do you mean?"
"I'll tell you when the time comes."
"Mm… seems like I've got a lot to learn."
…
Talking about all those dangerous topics, they soon reached Yunyun's house. Maybe her dad heard them coming—he opened the door almost immediately.
"Yunyun, why are you back so late? I've been worried."
"Sorry, Dad. I—I stayed a bit longer at Megumin's," Yunyun apologized—telling a lie for once.
"I see… Thank you for walking her back, Shichen."
"No problem… Yunyun, I'll head out then?"
"Mm. See you tomorrow," Yunyun said, reluctant.
"See you tomorrow." Right in front of her father, Shichen gently rubbed her head, then turned to leave.
Her father blinked at the blissful look on his daughter's face. Yunyun watched Shichen's back until he disappeared.
"That's enough—he's gone," her father reminded her helplessly.
"Oh…" Yunyun finally went inside, embarrassed.
"Hm?" As she passed, he frowned and sniffed. He seemed to catch a very familiar scent—and on his own daughter, no less. Did the two of them just…? That couldn't be… could it?
…
When Shichen got back to Megumin's house, it was completely still, not a single light on. It didn't stop him from moving around.
There were only three places to sleep: the living room and two bedrooms. Hyoizaburoo and Yuiyui had given their bedroom to Aqua and the others, and the two of them were sleeping with Komekko in the living room. As the only man, Shichen was assigned to Megumin's small bedroom.
Normally he would have had a room to himself, but he sensed someone inside already. Without waking anyone, he slipped into Megumin's room—sure enough, the one lying there was Megumin.
This was likely Yuiyui's arrangement, which made sense; it wasn't like she was just handing her daughter over. For one, Megumin often wrote home and kept talking about Shichen; as her mother, of course she understood her daughter's feelings.
And Shichen was excellent—young, wealthy, handsome, strong, had taken down several Demon King officers; they knew all that. What parent wouldn't approve of a catch like that? With their daughter's feelings so obvious, of course they'd help.
Megumin's room was a bit bare—hardly anything in it, just two futons spread in the middle. She lay there quietly, but Shichen could tell she was awake; her breathing gave her away. He pretended not to notice, came to the bedding, took off his outer coat, and lay down.
The room was silent. After a long while Megumin couldn't help it—she opened her eyes and looked at Shichen.
"Uh…" She met his gaze head-on.
"You're still awake?" Megumin asked, embarrassed.
"Aren't you?" Shichen asked with a smile.
"I—I was just about to go to the bathroom."
"Oh? Go on, then."
"…Forget it, I don't feel like it anymore."
"You should. Holding it in isn't good."
"Ugh, you're awful!" Megumin's face reddened; the act fell apart.
"Heh~ Were you waiting for me?" Shichen scooted closer.
"No."
"Really?" He slid into her futon and pulled the petite girl into his arms.
"Mm…"
Wrapped in his warmth, Megumin couldn't keep up the tough act. "Fine, I was waiting. Why'd you come back so late? Were you sneaking around with Yunyun?"
"What could I possibly have been doing with her?" Shichen met her eyes, smiling.
"How should I know! Probably playing with her… squishy bits!" Megumin pouted.
"Like this? Here?" Shichen said, slipping his right hand under her sleep shirt and finding his target.
"Mm…" Megumin froze, cheeks flaring red.
"I-it's not better than mine, right?"
"That's not it. I really like you," Shichen said, fingers gently moving, brushing against two sensitive points.
"Mm… y-you're just saying nice things to trick me."
"I'm telling the truth."
"I don't believe you… mm~"
"Heh~ Why do you love being stubborn so much?"
"Hmph." Megumin buried her face in his chest, too shy to look at him, her face fully crimson now.
That made it awkward for his fingers, so he hugged her, rolled onto his back, and lay face up. Megumin ended up sprawled on top of him.
"W-what are you doing?"
"Just giving you a little massage. Helps with development," Shichen said, while his other hand slid to her small backside.
"Mm… I don't feel any different. Doesn't seem like I'm getting bigger."
"Maybe you're missing one thing."
"What?"
"You need to get a bit more excited."
"I already…"
"Not enough."
"Then how do I—mm!"
Before she could finish, Shichen kissed her. She only hesitated for a heartbeat before closing her eyes.
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