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Rei Ao had just hung up the phone when Mai fiercely bit his finger—only to then lick it gently, as though feeling guilty.

Her actions amused Rei Ao.

"Mai, are you jealous again~?"

"Hmph!"

Mai huffed, pulling his hand away. "Yui Yuigahama? You're at the dating stage with her now?"

"It's not like that. She's just sincerely thanking me," Rei Ao replied, standing up.

"Today, you should rest properly. Tohru's tail meat has a strong medicinal effect."

"…"

Hearing this, Mai blushed deeply.

Even though the medicinal effect had influenced her actions, it didn't erase her memories of what had happened. She remembered her own crazed behavior vividly—she had almost made a very embarrassing mistake.

"Hmph!"

Embarrassed, Mai burrowed into her blanket and muffled her voice. "From now on, no more dishes made from Tohru's tail meat!"

"Heh, you can tell her that yourself."

Rei Ao chuckled and stepped out, intending to take a shower.

However, as he opened the door, he found Tohru standing there, seemingly up to something.

The moment Tohru saw him, she lunged forward and hugged him tightly, completely ignoring his state of undress.

The sudden move caught Rei Ao off guard.

"Tohru, what are you doing?"

"I like you!" Tohru declared without hesitation.

"???"

Even Rei Ao, who was no stranger to unexpected confessions, was momentarily thrown off by her abrupt declaration.

Tohru blinked her large eyes at him. "According to the logic here, shouldn't you respond by saying you like me too?"

"Logic? What logic?"

"Here, look!" Tohru held out her phone.

Rei Ao glanced at the screen, which displayed a series of search results:

— "Why does my chest feel tight after hearing humans mating?"

— "What does it mean to like someone as a human?"

— "How do humans express their feelings of liking someone?"

So that's how she concluded she liked him?

For the first time, Rei Ao felt what it was like to be liked so casually.

"Are you sure you like me?"

Tohru gazed directly into Rei Ao's eyes. "I don't know, but that's what the internet says."

"Are you an idiot? You believe everything the internet says?"

Rei Ao shook his head with a wry smile. "What if the internet told you that you have cancer and were dying? Would you believe that too?"

He'd seen plenty of people who had a minor cough but, instead of going to the hospital, consulted the internet, only to panic and think they were dying. Small illnesses would be exaggerated into fatal conditions.

Although Rei Ao was both affectionate and a womanizer, with more than a handful of conquests, he wasn't so narcissistic as to believe that someone like Tohru, who had only seen him a couple of times, could truly fall for him.

Even with someone like Akame, who had been intimate with him more than once, Rei Ao had yet to sense true devotion. He was already planning to intensify his efforts with her—he firmly believed in the idea of love developing over time.

So how could a dragon like Tohru, who wasn't even human, fall in love so quickly?

"Then how do you explain my heart racing when I hold you?" Tohru asked, placing a hand on her chest.

Thump thump thump!

Her heartbeat was indeed rapid.

In response, Rei Ao pointed downward.

"Don't you feel something pressing against you?"

"..."

Tohru lowered her gaze.

She saw it.

Blinking her large, watery eyes, she abruptly let go of his neck and ran back to her room.

"Hah, so even Tohru can get embarrassed."

Rei Ao thought she'd run off out of shyness.

But that wasn't the case.

Because just as he was taking a shower—

Bang bang!

Tohru barged into the bathroom, draped in a towel, her ample curves bouncing.

"The internet says you should help someone you like scrub their back!"

"..."

Rei Ao suddenly realized Tohru was taking things very literally.

Sigh.

He sighed softly.

Since she'd gone this far, how could he refuse?

He wasn't one to let opportunities slip by.

Looking at the voluptuous figure before him, he was already roused.

"Well, since you're so eager, I won't hold back. From now on, you're my girlfriend."

"Really?!"

Hearing this, Tohru's tail wagged like an excited puppy.

"Maybe you don't fully understand what love is yet, Tohru," Rei Ao said, smirking. "But I'll teach you what it means for feelings to grow over time."

"Hmph, I understand perfectly."

Tohru pouted.

Maybe she didn't understand human love, but Rei Ao was the first human she didn't dislike.

Instinctively, she knew how dragons expressed affection.

"Heh."

Rei Ao chuckled mischievously.

"Well then, since you understand, why don't you start by helping me out? Use that."

He pointed.

Tohru looked down.

There was nothing else there… just the view obscured by her chest.

…

Noon. At the mall.

"Rei Ao-kun! Over here!"

Yui Yuigahama waved excitedly when she saw Rei Ao.

"Oh? Yui, your outfit today…"

Rei Ao approached, giving her a once-over.

"How… how is it?"

Yui asked nervously, worried he might say it didn't look good or wasn't suitable.

But Rei Ao had a sharp eye for spotting beauty.

"You look great. Very elegant and mature."

Today, Yui looked completely different from her usual schoolgirl appearance.

Her pink hair was tied to the side in a floral pattern, and she wore a white floral camisole.

Her collarbone and neckline were covered with a delicate silk scarf, while a black hemline and heels added a touch of sophistication.

She even had a pair of earrings and carried a small pink purse, completing the look.

Rei Ao was genuinely impressed—it was a sight to behold.

Even after his recent encounter with Tohru, Yui's outfit managed to captivate him.

"W-Well…"

Yui blushed at the compliment, feeling both shy and delighted. For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

Rei Ao took her hand.

"Didn't you say this was a date? Let's go."

"Eh?"

Yui wanted to clarify that it wasn't a date, but as he held her hand, she forgot what she was about to say.

And she didn't pull her hand away.

She let him lead her into the mall.

….

At the entrance of a women's clothing store—

"Seriously, I've been giving him so many hints, and he hasn't made any move?"

Muttering softly, Yumiko Miura complained while considering a new dress.

She had even sent private messages. Couldn't Rei Ao take the initiative?

It was such a perfect holiday, and yet no date was planned.

How was she supposed to accept his confession without an excuse or a lead-in?

She had already lowered her standards for tolerating Rei Ao and his relationships with other women to the absolute minimum.

And yet, he remained indifferent.

Her frustration was bubbling over when, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a familiar figure.

"Hmm? Is that…"

Looking more closely, she spotted him.

It was Rei Ao, standing by the counter of a bubble tea shop, looking as stylish and confident as always.

And next to him—Yui Yuigahama!

"What are they… doing together?"

Yumiko froze in disbelief as she watched them.

The two stood together, waiting for their drinks, seemingly relaxed and happy.

Her mind raced, her thoughts in turmoil.

And then, Rei Ao noticed her. He smiled at her, as if acknowledging her presence!

Flustered, Yumiko immediately opened the chat group and sent a private message.

…

Private Message: Yumiko Miura

Yumiko: "What are you doing?"

Rei Ao smiled as he replied.

Rei Ao: "Can't you tell?"

Yumiko: "???"

Yumiko: "The person next to you is Yui, right? What's going on between you two?"

Rei Ao: "Haha."

He turned slightly to face Yui, gently raising a hand toward her face.

"Rei-Rei Ao-kun…"

Yui's voice quivered like a whisper as her eyes fluttered.

"Yui, your hair is messy."

With that, Rei Ao used his fingers to smooth out a strand of her silky hair.

At such close proximity, Yui stared blankly at his face, her cheeks flushing.

…

From a distance, Yumiko's grip tightened on her shopping bag.

Rustle… Crunch!

The bag creaked under the pressure of her anger.

She was already burning with jealousy.

A date?

Taunting me?

And with my best friend?!

So this was why he didn't ask me out or chase me more actively? Because he was busy dating Yui?

Fine. FINE.

Yumiko: "I won't let you get away with this!"

Rei Ao: "Oh? So are you planning to come out now and embarrass Yui?"

Yumiko froze mid-step.

She had been ready to storm over but stopped in her tracks.

He's right… That would embarrass Yui, wouldn't it?

And it wasn't as though she and Rei Ao were officially anything yet.

"Here's your drink. Let's go look around over there."

"Mm."

Rei Ao handed Yui her bubble tea, taking her other hand and leading her toward another section of the mall.

Yui, blushing but obedient, quietly followed while sipping her drink.

…

"Damn it!"

Yumiko stomped her foot in frustration, clenching her fists.

She was consumed by a mix of jealousy, anger, and helplessness.

The guy I like is flirting with my best friend.

Why did she have to witness this?

She didn't want Yui to feel hurt or embarrassed, which was why she hesitated earlier and didn't interrupt their outing.

But letting Yui continue with Rei Ao felt far too dangerous!

Who was Rei Ao?

He was the guy who had seduced many women in the chat group, including pairs like Yuriko and Saya Takagi.

Someone like Yui, who was a natural airhead and easily influenced by mood and atmosphere, was bound to fall into his trap without realizing it.

There was no way Yumiko could let that happen.

Quietly, she began following them from a distance.

If she noticed anything suspicious, she was determined to step in and stop it.

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