A Requiem Kiss / The Massage Master Is Here

The girls were taken back to their rooms to rest, while Kevin, who had caused all the trouble, lay sprawled on the sofa, sipping pear juice from the refrigerator.

"Our whereabouts were exposed for the sake of a little girl who hasn't even blossomed yet..."

So you like this kind of thing?

Alice slightly drew back the curtains, silently counting the number of SAT team members providing free guard duty, then turned back to Kevin with a half-smile and whispered something.

Facing his nominal girlfriend, Kevin awkwardly touched his nose, took out a bottle of tequila, and skillfully poured Alice a glass, adding lemon slices and ice cubes beforehand.

"Although it was somewhat of a pretext to test the Japanese Government's attitude, I also had other ideas."

"First of all, our entry wasn't exactly legitimate before, but now that we have all the necessary documents, we can at least have a legitimate reason to investigate the [Artificial Intelligence Hatsune Miku] defection incident..."

"Given the Japanese Government's strong cooperation, it's likely that the control of the Void Songstress is not actually in their hands, which is why these guys are trying so hard to distance themselves from it."

"Clearly, no one is more suitable as a witness with legitimate official status than the BSAA..."

"After this attack, once we reveal our identities, even if the Japanese Government has some underhanded tactics, publicly they'd love for us to live a long and healthy life, so we can prove their innocence..."

Kevin paused for a moment, then downed the pear juice in his glass in one gulp, a smile appearing in his eyes.

"Besides, this Void Songstress has caused such a commotion that it can't be hidden from those who are interested. There are probably quite a few who are envious of its power..."

"As for things like embargoes on dangerous goods and taboos on the development of Artificial Intelligence, they're all a mess, and I'm too lazy to argue with these politicians."

"Since it's not some world-ending catastrophe, we BSAA can just sit on the sidelines and watch the show; there's no need for us to get involved..."

"If you're interested, you can always play the referee, blow the whistle unfairly, and profit from the chaos..."

"This investigation was purely unpaid overtime; it would be good if we found something, but it doesn't matter if we didn't."

"Work is work, and life is life. I can't let work encroach on my free time..."

Alice felt comfortable with this laid-back, unambitious attitude. They weren't meddlesome saints who wanted to get involved in everything; why get into trouble during their leisure time?

Moreover, since almost everything that needed to be investigated has been investigated, there's no longer any need to hide one's identity.

Now, Kevin's move to jump to the judge's position at the outset not only eased the Japanese Government's suspicions but also made these guilty-looking guys treat them like royalty. Why not?

"Alright, I'll go back and catch up on my afternoon nap. We'll continue the investigation tonight. Whether they're on the black or white side depends on their performance..."

Alice smiled mischievously, casually unfastened her gear, stretched, and stepped into the room.

Just then, as Kevin was leaning back on the sofa with his eyes closed, he heard soft footsteps coming from the hallway.

After a rustling sound, the commander's wound felt a cool sensation.

At the same time, the smell of iodine wafted over.

However, after wiping the bloodstains from Kevin's palm, the doctor couldn't help but stare at the fair skin.

"No need to look. Even if those little gadgets hurt me, they'll heal in just a few hours. I don't need these things."

Kevin opened his eyes slightly, looked down at Shino Asada who was kneeling down to carefully bandage him, and smiled faintly.

Although his physique was still relatively weak, with the advancement to the Apostle Tier, his healing ability, while not comparable to those freakish physical builders, was still slightly superior to that of ordinary people.

"Kitten, I can't protect you forever..."

"How about I learn shooting from them later to overcome my psychological barrier?"

Kevin got up and rubbed Shino Asada's head, sighed a few times, and then tentatively asked her a question.

Unexpectedly, the slightly flushed girl nodded emphatically without the slightest hesitation.

"I don't want... anyone else to get hurt because of me..."

"Also, sir, I'd like to learn from you..."

"We met at the convention center... right?"

Shino Asada seemed to notice Kevin's inner doubts. She slapped away Kevin's attempt to coax a child, her heart pounding with all her might, and her pretty face, held high, was full of seriousness.

"Pinky promise, from now on you're mine. If anything happens, I'll protect you..."

Kevin winked at her playfully, neither denying nor admitting it, but simply extending his little finger.

Shino Asada slapped away the commander's outstretched little finger, feeling a bit sullen inside. She felt like a kitten being teased by an unscrupulous owner.

I have no idea when this bastard is serious and when he's joking.

"Want to learn? Just pick it up and come find me tomorrow..."

Kevin tossed aside his pistol, chuckled, and waved goodbye, leaving behind a conflicted and fearful Shino Asada, who hesitated alone in the hall.

P. S.: It's Mid-Autumn Festival, how about an extra update?

Chapter 162, Section 172: Soul-Lulling Kiss

After his usual teasing of the timid little sick kitten that was gradually growing its milk teeth, Kevin hummed a cheerful tune as he casually strolled down the corridor.

However, he was caught off guard and accidentally bumped into a small pink head.

"Why are you wearing pajamas and barefoot?"

Kevin tenderly knelt down to rub Yuzuriha Inori's slightly red forehead, then led her back to his bedroom, carried her to her small bed, and covered her with a silk quilt.

The movements were incredibly gentle, as if they were carefully protecting a unique piece of porcelain.

However, just as he was about to turn and leave, his half of his hand was grabbed tightly by Yuzuriha Inori, who had stood up.

At this moment, the little girl was staring straight at him, her eyes full of longing and reluctance.

Can't sleep?

Kevin pulled up a stool, sat on the edge of the bed, and asked softly. Yuzuriha Inori nodded slightly.

"Untie it..."

The little girl pulled a purplish-red floral rope from the drawer, deftly weaving it with her hands until it gradually formed the shape of a bridge. She then handed it to Kevin by the bedside, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

"This is something I'm good at. Let me tell you, Yuzuriha Inori, I'm really good with my hands!"

Kevin boasted confidently, inserting both hands into the nodes, flipping and turning with practiced ease.

But as the force tightened, the well-structured "bridge" suddenly collapsed.

Seeing his lifelong reputation about to be ruined, Kevin took a deep breath and immediately used his little finger to hook and his index finger to pick, barely managing to transform the originally beautiful "bridge" into a crooked and grotesque mess.

Yuzuriha Inori reacted quickly, pulling the thread a few times to separate her intertwined fingers and re-weave the tangled flower rope into a blooming purple flower.

Looking at the complex structure before him, Kevin felt a chill run down his spine and forced a dry laugh.

Sure enough, no matter how sharp his insight or how meticulous his thinking, he still perfectly inherited his clumsy hand technique.

Finally, after holding out for seven or eight minutes, Kevin succumbed to the flower and had no choice but to give in to Yuzuriha Inori.

The frustrating game segment has finally come to an end.

Feeling deeply ashamed, Kevin tried to escape the scene to go back and practice his skills, but was caught by Yuzuriha Inori once again.

This time, under Kevin's questioning gaze, Yuzuriha Inori raised her little head, her voice barely audible, but her expression unusually firm.

Angela said that the winner... will receive a reward...

After all that, it turns out he chose the game he's best at to try and trick me.

He's been corrupted by that mischievous Angela...

Kevin was both amused and exasperated, so he retreated to his original spot, rested his chin on his hand by the bed, and asked helplessly.

"Okay, Yuzuriha Inori, what gift do you want?"

A bright light flashed in Yuzuriha Inori's eyes, and she immediately pointed her right hand to her forehead.

Kevin always possesses self-taught level 10 sign language and sign speech, but no matter how hard you rack your brains, you can't come up with the corresponding content.

"Yuki..."

The girl, sitting cross-legged on the bed, added softly, then closed her eyes, raised her small face, and leaned forward.

Is he... jealous? Kevin recalled how he seemed to have neglected Yuzuriha Inori in his arms at the dessert shop, and a strange expression welled up inside him.

However, the boy in front of him, who looked like Junior High School Student, made it difficult for him to eat him.

Although Yuzuriha Inori's mind is not very mature, it doesn't mean that her physical development is as immature.

Besides, this girl is immature, but he is...

However, with Kevin shaking his head in refusal, no matter how the commander tried to comfort her, Yuzuriha Inori remained curled up in the corner, hugging her knees and bowing her head.

She was in a withdrawn, isolated state, radiating a sorrow that suggested she had been abandoned by the world.

She didn't understand what she had done wrong, or why she was being treated differently.

Does this mean that even if I beat Kevin in the game, I won't get the same reward?

Recently, because her time with Kevin has been occupied by different people and things, Yuzuriha Inori has instinctively felt lonely and developed a strong sense of crisis.

At this moment, due to Yuzuriha Inori's intense emotional fluctuations, the Apocalypse Virus that was originally hidden within her began to struggle, and clusters of purplish-red virus crystals spread from the wall she was leaning against.

Suddenly, a pair of warm fingers cupped Yuzuriha Inori's lowered face, and soft, jelly-like lips pressed against Yuzuriha Inori forehead.

The tingling sensation upon skin contact made Yuzuriha Inori's entire body go limp, and the purplish-red crystals that had appeared around her turned into dust and dispersed into the air.

In reality, Yuzuriha Inori's process of learning about the world from birth only lasted about a month.

Despite his strong learning ability and rapid development, he is essentially a child who craves attention.

In the process of raising children, nothing builds trust and fosters a child's sense of security and self-confidence more easily than skin-to-skin contact.

Similarly, direct skin contact is the most intense stimulus for children, bringing a comfortable experience.

Unfortunately, Kevin had no experience in raising children, so he had no way of knowing how Yuzuriha Inori's mindset would change after experiencing skin-to-skin contact that went beyond just hugging.

In a short while, the comfortable touch that Yuzuriha Inori cherished was gone.

A sense of loss welled up in the little girl's heart, and she finally understood why Yuki was happy.

So, a kiss... is such a peculiar and wonderful thing...

I want... more... more...

Yuzuriha Inori's pure and innocent eyes were fixed on Kevin's lips, her gaze filled with longing.

"Just this once, consider it a... Soul-Lulling Kiss..."

"Sweetheart, go to sleep..."

Kevin gazed at her beautiful face, momentarily lost in thought, then pinched himself hard to drive away some filthy thoughts, and put on a stern face to gently comfort her.

However, Yuzuriha Inori felt the Apocalypse Virus stirring within her entire body, collectively giving rise to an emotion—desire!

So, the innocent little girl, as pure as a blank sheet of paper, immediately followed her instincts, half-kneeling and crawling to the bedside, wrapping her arms around Kevin's neck, her flushed face pressed against his cheek.

Under this sudden attack, Kevin's heart pounded, and the silky skin contact gradually ignited the fire hidden in his instincts.

Having experienced that first taste in the Toko City, this body, which still retains too much male hormone, not only finds pleasure in the marrow but also becomes increasingly susceptible to temptation.

After all, in the laws of nature, a strong physique in an organism indicates that its desire for survival and mating will often become stronger.

Kevin is busy with work, relatively restrained and conservative, and too lazy on weekdays, so his pent-up energy has nowhere to go.

"Yuzuriha Inori, stop it! I'm angry!"

Finally, Kevin warned in a hoarse voice, his tone more stern than ever before.

Startled awake by the cold shout, the little girl, like a child who had done something wrong, hurriedly retreated back to bed, her pure eyes looking at Kevin with a bewildered expression.

But deep within the girl's pupils, a twisted and insane glint flashed.

P. S.: I'll try my best if I add an extra chapter, but I'll see how things go first; I'm tentatively planning to add one more chapter.

Chapter 163, Section 174: The Massage Master Arrives Online

"At most, we kiss once a night..."

Seeing that Yuzuriha Inori's face was on the verge of tears, and that she might burst into tears at any moment, Kevin had no choice but to suppress his serious expression and instead offer gentle words of comfort.

At the same time, the ticklish sensation of those hooked fingers brushing against the bridge of her nose made the sensitive Yuzuriha Inori hide in fear, eventually shrinking into the blankets and letting Kevin leave.