Chapter 666: Tohka's Heart Returns! Weather Maiden, Amano Hina!
Ren's big monster?
Heh heh, I suppose Yatogami Tohka and the others have seen it with their own eyes. It wasn't a metaphor. It was a tangible, undeniable reality that had reshaped their perceptions of the man they followed.
Ren was all about welcoming everyone. His capacity was as boundless as his power.
With Kagayama Kaede, Tohka, Fujimiya Konomi, and Miyauchi Kazuho coming one after another, how could he possibly let them go? He accepted them all, folding them into his world with a possessiveness that was both terrifying and intoxicating.
One by one, they joined the chaotic battle on the third floor. The sounds of their surrender and pleasure echoed through the soundproofed walls, a secret symphony known only to the participants.
After a full 38 hours.
Ren finally left the villa with Tohka and Icarus.
He released the time pause in the outside world, and time began to flow again. The sun moved across the sky, cars resumed their journeys, and the world breathed once more, unaware that it had been held in suspension for nearly two days.
Tohka, walking hand in hand with Ren on the street, felt her whole body burning. Her legs were slightly unsteady, a pleasant ache lingering in her muscles. She didn't dare to look at Ren's profile.
She was a bit unsure how to face Ren.
When she arrived on the third floor, she was stunned by the chaotic scene before her. It was a tableau of debauchery and affection that shattered her common sense.
She didn't even know who grabbed her hand and dragged her in—perhaps it was Haruno, or maybe one of the Nakano sisters—and then… she was taken down by Ren just like everyone else.
"Tohka, just relax when we're out on a date; your hand is very stiff."
Ren gently squeezed Tohka's palm. His touch was warm, grounding.
Her face flushed, and she turned her head, looking directly at Ren's smiling face for the first time since they left the villa.
"You, what do you say we do now?"
"What to do?"
Seeing this, Ren merely chuckled, wrapping his left and right arms around Tohka's and Icarus's waists, pulling them close.
Then Tohka saw Ren leaning down. His golden eyes were filled with mischief and tenderness.
Realizing what was happening, she lifted her pale neck and closed her trembling eyes.
Kissing is the quickest way to communicate.
A few minutes later.
Tohka leaned on Ren's shoulder, her face flushed a deep crimson. People were passing by, but she didn't care. In his arms, the world narrowed down to just him.
"This is what we'll do," Ren smiled, his voice a low rumble against her ear. "From now on, be my woman."
"Mm."
Feeling his strong possessiveness, Tohka obediently hummed softly on his shoulder.
At first, she was very bothered by the other women. The harem was daunting, a concept she struggled to accept.
But now… she didn't care so much anymore.
Especially after personally experiencing and witnessing Ren's exaggerated… combat power. His stamina was inhuman, his attention absolute. Even with so many, he made each one feel like the only woman in the world.
If there were no others, and it was just her… she dared not imagine what she would be like.
She would probably… die of dehydration, right?
"Master."
Icarus suddenly spoke, her voice devoid of inflection but filled with longing.
Ren looked over and saw her emerald eyes fluctuating with data streams and emotion.
He understood instantly and gently kissed her; Icarus was very cooperative, melting into his touch.
Because her power core told her that this made her very happy. Her internal temperature rose, not from malfunction, but from joy.
Afterward, the three of them strolled leisurely down the street.
Tohka felt inexplicably at ease by Ren's side; she was starting to like this feeling. The security, the warmth—it was addictive.
However, a figure suddenly popped into her mind.
Rikka!
"Ren-kun, Rikka… you wouldn't have…?"
After some internal struggle, she still asked Ren about Rikka. Her little sister was still innocent, still wrapped in her delusions.
Ren gave an evil smile, a glint of predatory amusement in his eyes. "Tohka, what do you think I should do to Rikka?"
"..."
Tohka looked directly into Ren's eyes for a long time. She saw the answer there, clear as day.
Finally, she sighed, a sound of resignation and acceptance. "Alas, it seems Rikka and I can't escape your grasp."
The possessiveness in his eyes made her heart flutter, giving her a terrifying feeling that he might strip her bare and do it again the next second, right here on the street.
Undoubtedly.
This guy had long set his sights on Rikka, otherwise, he wouldn't have made any contract with her. He played the long game.
Really.
Tohka was a little troubled; how should she face Rikka? How should she explain this new dynamic?
Yukinoshita Haruno seems to have a lot of experience with sisterly relationships; should she ask her for advice?
Just as Tohka was lost in thought.
"Boom!!!"
A clap of thunder roared in the sky, shattering the peaceful afternoon.
It startled her. She jumped, gripping Ren's arm tighter.
"It's going to rain again!"
"Tsk, it's been raining so much lately!"
People on the street grumbled and ran away, seeking shelter under awnings and in shops.
She looked up at the sky.
The sky, which should have been clear just moments ago, was now covered in dark clouds, and it had grown dark as night.
Crack!
Boom!
Lightning flashed and thunder rolled, illuminating the ominous clouds.
The low-pressure sky indicated that heavy rain was about to fall. It felt unnatural, heavy.
Tohka frowned: "Ren-kun, should we go back?"
Ren smiled calmly, looking up at the turbulent sky. "No need, this is what we came out for."
This prolonged rain should finally end.
"Let's go see."
He took the two of them and flew into the sky, ignoring gravity as if it were a mere suggestion.
Splash!!!
The heavy rain also fell at the same time, soaking the city below.
...
"What should I do?"
On top of a very tall, unfinished building, the wind howled through the skeletal structure.
A black-haired girl with twin pigtails, dressed in thin clothing, climbed all the way from below to the top floor.
She panted as she looked at the gloomy sky. Her breath hitched in her throat.
The heavy gloom was like the melancholy pressing on her heart, making her unable to breathe.
Her mother had died from a serious illness. She was alone.
Her younger brother lived with relatives, far away.
But she also needed to pay for her brother's living expenses. She had promised to take care of him.
To make a living.
She came here alone, lying about her age, to work in the big city.
Everything was originally developing in a good direction. She had found a job, a small place to stay.
But her lie about her age was discovered by the owner of the fast-food restaurant where she worked, and now she had been fired.
She didn't even have a residence permit here, so if she was discovered, she would be sent back, right? Back to the relatives who didn't want her?
What should she do?
Amano Hina was at a loss.
Clutching the business card tightly in her hand, she didn't know how to choose.
It was a business card given to her by a scout; she had been noticed on the street.
But that scout wasn't a celebrity scout... but a scout for an adult entertainment establishment.
In other words, it was for work similar to compensated dating. Or worse.
Amano Hina hugged her arms, trying to ward off the chill.
The strong wind didn't make her feel cold.
But the despair of reality chilled her to the bone.
The bitterness at the corner of her mouth was exposed to the cold wind; she had no other choice.
It was as if in response to her inner pain.
Splash!
Rain poured down. It fell in sheets, blurring the world.
Large raindrops hitting her body caused a faint stinging pain.
But Amano Hina did not seek shelter from the rain. She stood there, letting it soak her.
Under the downpour, her heart completely died.
Perhaps she should make a choice. The card felt heavy in her hand.
She looked up.
Rainwater dripped down her chin, mixing with unshed tears.
The girl's expression showed neither joy nor sorrow. Just emptiness.
She clasped her hands together in a prayer pose. It was an instinctive plea to a god she wasn't sure was listening.
The next moment.
Sunlight pierced through the thick clouds and shone upon her. A golden spotlight in the gray world.
The rain around her stopped.
But she couldn't feel any warmth. The light felt cold, distant.
The rain on her body remained, chilling her skin.
Tears, like rain, streamed down her cheeks.
As if in heartbreak.
Amano Hina released her praying hands.
She was a Weather Maiden, capable of clearing up gloomy, rainy weather.
Now... she didn't want to be a Weather Maiden. She just wanted to be happy.
The sunlight vanished again. The clouds closed up.
The rain didn't stop. It intensified.
But Amano Hina found that the rainwater didn't seem to be falling on her anymore.
"Young lady, it seems you need help."
A sudden voice rang out from the top of the tall building; though not loud, it drowned out the noisy, torrential rain. It was calm, steady, and filled with an undeniable presence.
"Who are you...?"
The girl looked up in a daze, wiping the water from her eyes.
She saw three figures standing before her like deities. They floated slightly above the wet concrete.
One male and two female, they stood in the rain, yet there was no sign of them being wet. An invisible barrier protected them.
Ren smiled faintly, raised his right hand, and snapped his fingers.
"Snap!"
The torrential rain instantly stopped. Not just around them, but everywhere.
The sky also changed like a shifting constellation; the weather instantly transformed. The dark clouds evaporated, replaced by a brilliant blue sky and a warm sun.
"Ugh!"
The sudden dazzling sunlight made Amano Hina uncomfortable. She shielded her eyes.
But she still stared at Ren.
Deities!
Such a word appeared in her mind. He looked like a god who had descended to answer her prayer.
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