"That's right! Since Idiot Shinji and the doll Rei can learn that so-called 'Breathing Technique', I want to learn it too!"
Asuka pointed at Hansen righteously: "You are the supervisor; it is your duty to improve the combat effectiveness of your subordinates. You can't play favorites!"
Hansen looked at the stubborn girl in front of him.
Although she spoke of duty, deep within those azure eyes hid a pure desire for strength, as well as the pride of not wanting to lose to anyone.
This girl's competitive spirit really was unusually strong.
"My training is very tough."
"Ha... stop trying to scare me!" Asuka clenched her fists secretly and puffed out her chest, which, while still developing, was already starting to take shape. "As long as I can become stronger, this young lady can endure any hardship!"
"Fine then." Hansen turned sideways, clearing the doorway. "Since you have that resolve, I approve."
"Eh... that's it? You approve?"
Upon hearing this, Asuka was stunned for a second.
Hansen spread his hands: "What else? After all, you are my student just like them."
"..."
For some reason, Asuka felt inexplicably joyful.
Only then did she recall the shock she felt when she first met Hansen, and a fleeting sense of lingering fear welled up in her heart.
—Hmph... this guy isn't as scary as I imagined, is he?
Hearing the tsundere girl's inner thoughts, the corners of Hansen's mouth curled slightly.
—Sure enough, tsunderes are the easiest to handle.
(One Punch world, Tatsumaki, who was currently crushing a background Dragon-level Monster with a casual flick: Achoo—!)
At this moment, Asuka suddenly remembered something. She took a stack of documents out of her school bag, took a deep breath, bowed, and presented them with both hands.
"Also... this! This is an application for a change of guardian!"
Hansen picked up the documents and looked at them: "Change of guardian? You're not living with Misato anymore?"
"Isn't it more convenient for special training if I live with you, Teacher?" Asuka blinked, shifting her gaze away with a guilty conscience. "Anyway, it's just moving from next door... This is to better execute missions!"
Hansen smiled and didn't expose her little scheme.
Whether it's one sheep or a whole flock, it's all the same to herd; his place was indeed better suited for the growth of these problem children.
"Come in."
Asuka was secretly delighted.
Plan succeeded!
As long as she moved in, not only could she steal his skills, but she could also observe this mysterious man up close. Sooner or later, she would find his weakness and then ruthlessly mock him!
Carrying her suitcase, like a queen who had just won a great battle, she strode into the entryway with her head held high.
"Excuse me—"
However, her voice came to an abrupt halt.
In the spacious and tidy living room, a girl with an extremely hot figure was lying on the sofa reading a manga.
She was wearing an oversized white shirt that was clearly a man's, the hem barely covering the top of her thighs, revealing a pair of long, straight, flawless legs.
Her long brown hair was draped casually, and she wore a pair of red-framed glasses, her whole body exuding a lazy and mature sexiness.
Hearing the door open, the girl raised her head.
Their eyes met.
The air froze for three seconds.
"Eh?"
The girl pushed up her glasses; a flash of surprise crossed her teal eyes, which immediately turned into deep amusement.
"Ara~ Darling, do we have a guest?"
The girl tossed aside the manga, and like a cat seeing its owner, she stepped barefoot on the floor and pounced over happily.
Completely ignoring Asuka, who was frozen in the doorway, she hung directly onto Hansen, her long legs skillfully wrapping around his waist, rubbing her cheek affectionately against his.
"I'm starving~ What's for dinner tonight? I want sukiyaki~"
That sweet, cloying voice, those boundary-less actions, and that ear-piercing "Darling."
Asuka felt something snap in her brain.
"Shameless!!!"
A scream rang through the apartment.
Mari Makinami, as if only just noticing Asuka, poked her head out from Hansen's body and blinked.
"Oh my? Isn't this the Princess?"
"W-what Princess!?" Asuka pointed at Mari Makinami, her fingers trembling, her face as red as a ripe tomato. "Y-y-you... why are you here? And dressed like that! Are you a pervert!?"
"This is BOSS's home, so of course I'm here," Mari Makinami said matter-of-factly, then looked down at her attire. "What's wrong with this outfit? It's BOSS's shirt, you know. It has BOSS's scent on it, and I like it very much~"
As she spoke, she deliberately pulled up the collar to sniff it, looking intoxicated.
Boom—!
Asuka felt her worldview receive a massive Impact.
This woman... who on earth is this woman!?
How could there be such a shameless person!
And... why is her figure so good!
Asuka subconsciously looked down at her own chest, which, while well-developed, was clearly no match in front of the other woman, and a strong sense of frustration welled up within her.
"Hansen! Is this also part of the special training!?" Asuka turned to Hansen in grief and indignation, trying to seek an explanation.
"You could say that." Hansen calmly peeled Mari Makinami off his body. "Let me introduce her; this is Mari Makinami, also an EVA pilot, and currently... she counts as my assistant."
"Since you're moving in, you'll be roommates from now on."
"Who would want to be roommates with a pervert like this!" Asuka went frantic.
"Oh my, the Princess is so fierce." Mari Makinami wasn't angry after being put down; instead, she circled Asuka with great interest, her eyes looking as if she were appraising a cute little animal.
"Is this what a tsundere is? Truly, hearing about it is not as good as seeing it; the way you bristle is so cute~"
Mari Makinami suddenly reached out and hugged Asuka.
"Eh!?" Asuka stiffened all over.
"This is the scent of youth~" Mari Makinami buried her face in the crook of Asuka's neck and took a deep breath. "So fragrant~ You really are a Princess~ Your skin is so tender too~"
"Kya!!!"
As if electrocuted, Asuka violently pushed Mari Makinami away, retreated three steps until she hit the corner, covered her chest with both hands, and looked terrified.
"Y-you, what are you doing! Stay away from me! I'm a germaphobe!"
"Don't be so cold; we'll be living under the same roof from now on, so let's get along well~" Mari Makinami approached with a smile.
"Don't come over here!!"
Watching this scene, Hansen shook his head helplessly.
"Alright, Mari, stop teasing her. Go tidy up the guest room to be Asuka's room."
"Understood, BOSS~" Mari Makinami immediately stopped and gave a cute salute, but her eyes were still full of playfulness.
"See you in a bit, Princess~"
It wasn't until Mari Makinami hummed a tune and walked into the hallway that Asuka felt like she had come back to life.
She leaned against the wall, panting heavily, feeling that facing this woman was even more exhausting than facing an Angel.
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