Keita Imaizumi let Lemon Shioyaki embrace him, feeling the burning temperature from her body, a mix of sweat and determination.
Even though he was the one who initiated the hug, at this moment, Lemon Shioyaki was buried in his chest, holding him with much more strength than he was.
Vast and pure emotional energy continuously surged from Lemon Shioyaki.
Within it was the sweetness of 'liking' someone, the joy of 'getting what one wished for,' and the relief of 'finally saying it out loud.'
It was truly... an irresistible gift.
Keita Imaizumi sighed helplessly in his heart and raised his hand to pat Lemon Shioyaki's back, signaling that she could calm down a bit.
If this continued, he felt that with Lemon-chan's frank and direct personality, she might do something even more daring right here in front of the bustling station.
"Lemon-chan, I can't breathe..."
Lemon Shioyaki calmed down slightly and sheepishly released her arms from around him, but she still didn't step back.
She tilted her head up and looked at Keita Imaizumi without blinking.
"So, Kin-chan," Lemon Shioyaki looked at Keita Imaizumi expectantly, "from now on, we're lovers, right?"
"When it's just the two of us, Lemon, I'll listen to whatever you want to do."
Keita Imaizumi gave an answer that fit his current state of mind and his principles of conduct.
He didn't directly affirm the status of 'lovers,' yet he acknowledged her special position in his heart.
Although these words sounded a bit like a scumbag's, who told Lemon Shioyaki to mention keeping it from Anna Yanami just now...
Hearing this answer, Lemon Shioyaki didn't think it was perfect, but it was acceptable enough.
"Oh yeah~"
"That's more like it."
She stood on her tiptoes and quickly kissed him on the lips again.
"So as my boyfriend, shouldn't you walk me home now, Kin-chan?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Keita Imaizumi found it somewhat amusing and took her hand, interlacing their fingers.
"Let's go, Lemon-chan."
The two walked side by side toward Lemon Shioyaki's house.
...
On the way home, Lemon Shioyaki's possessive declaration still echoed in Keita Imaizumi's mind.
"From today on, you're mine, okay?"
Truly a... person it's completely impossible to dislike.
He savored the kiss that tasted like watermelon juice and the refreshing scent unique to an athletic girl; the corners of his mouth curled up uncontrollably.
It was different from the way he interacted with Anna Yanami, which required constant push and pull and testing.
The interaction with Lemon Shioyaki was direct and exhilarating, carrying a stimulating sensation that made his head tingle.
Two completely different experiences, yet both made him feel satisfied and pleased.
Sigh...
Keita Imaizumi sighed helplessly in his heart again.
His damn, incurable philanthropic constitution.
Even though he had just established a relationship as lovers in the true sense with Anna-chan, and hadn't even fully tasted the sweetness of that honeymoon phase, he had now unhesitatingly accepted another girl's confession.
Although he hadn't explicitly agreed to 'date' Lemon-chan.
But that sentence just now—'When it's just the two of us, Lemon, I'll listen to whatever you want to do'—undoubtedly signaled the start of this underground relationship.
Even though Anna Yanami had told him he could flirt with other girls.
Any man with a bit of experience knows that you can't fully believe a girl's words...
So...
The image of Anna Yanami wearing his white shirt and preparing breakfast for him surfaced in his mind, along with Lemon Shioyaki's sparkling eyes when she stood on tiptoe to kiss him just now.
How could anyone give up one of these girls...
Only a Transmigrator like himself, with incubus abilities...
Could possibly achieve a perfect ending without worrying about the quality of future life...
And without having to worry about the health of his own kidneys...
Keita Imaizumi couldn't help but smile proudly to himself and quickened his pace home.
Regardless, since he had made a choice, he had to take responsibility for it.
This was his most important bottom line and principle as an 'Incubus'.
Well, from now on, he wouldn't condemn himself as a 'Scumbag'; this was his choice as an 'Incubus'.
Back at the apartment, he lay on the sofa and let out a long sigh of relief.
The room was very quiet, with only the faint hum of the refrigerator.
He picked up his phone and subconsciously opened the chat interface with Anna Yanami, preparing to send a "I'm home" message as usual.
Keita Imaizumi suddenly realized something.
Should he... tell Anna-chan about this?
The face of Anna Yanami, with her slight tsundere streak but also her utter seriousness, appeared in his mind.
"Keita... you, you're not allowed to do anything to betray me."
"And you're not allowed... not allowed to just abandon me on a whim."
This was something he had explicitly promised Anna-chan.
Even though the starting point of their relationship was built on his 'unfaithful' Scumbag theory.
Even though Anna-chan had used that strange 'we're even' logic to seemingly generously tolerate his interactions with Lemon-chan.
However, tolerating 'interactions' and tolerating 'being confessed to and even kissed' were two completely different concepts.
The former was interaction between friends; the latter was already a substantial betrayal.
Keita Imaizumi's brow furrowed slightly.
To tell, or not to tell?
If he told her, he was a bit worried that Anna Yanami would treat her previous words as nonsense and start crying and making a scene.
At the thought of that scene, a wave of irritation rose in Keita Imaizumi's heart for no reason.
He didn't want to see her with that kind of expression.
But if he didn't tell...
Once a lie starts, it requires countless new lies to cover it up.
He could fool her once, twice, but he couldn't fool her forever.
But in reality,
These thoughts only flashed through Keita Imaizumi's mind for a moment before he made a decision.
Because he, Keita Imaizumi, was a man who kept his promises...
Keita Imaizumi dialed Anna Yanami's number...
"Hello, Keita? You're home?"
The girl's voice came through the phone with a hint of a smile, sounding like she was in a very good mood.
"Yeah."
Keita Imaizumi gave an affirmative response but didn't continue the conversation as usual.
"What's wrong?"
On the other end of the phone, Anna Yanami keenly sensed the abnormality in his tone. "Your voice sounds strange. Did something happen?"
"...Anna-chan. This afternoon, Lemon-chan... confessed to me."
"...And then?"
"I said yes to her."
Keita Imaizumi didn't hide anything and told Anna Yanami the general situation.
Of course, once his relationship with Lemon Shioyaki got closer, he would also tell Lemon Shioyaki about himself and Anna Yanami.
The so-called balancing act must start from the very beginning.
Imaizumi Keita added another sentence after finishing, as if to prove his "innocence."
"But, I told Lemon-chan that I like you too, and I won't give up on you."
"...Is that so? Do you mean you want me to praise you for that?!"
"I'm just saying I kept my promise!"
Yanami Anna was a bit driven crazy listening to Imaizumi Keita's answer. Did you really need to express your commitment to your promise like this?!!
What kind of boyfriend are you?!!!!
"Then... did you two... kiss?"
"...Yeah."
"I see."
After a while, Yanami Anna spoke again: "Keita, you... right now, get your ass over here immediately."
"I'm going to drain you dry!!!"
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