"Not bad."
A smile appeared on Yuu's face. He placed a large hand on Uzuki Yugao's head and vigorously ruffled her purple hair.
"Lord Yuu..."
Rather than getting angry at the somewhat rough gesture, Uzuki Yugao's cool, pretty face instead revealed a smile as she murmured with a hint of enjoyment.
"Yuu, Yugao, dinner's ready."
At that moment, a lively, cheerful voice rang out. Rin waved at Yuu and Uzuki Yugao, calling loudly.
"Let's eat. To celebrate your increase in strength, you have to drink a few good cups with me."
Yuu pulled Uzuki Yugao against his chest and laughed heartily.
"Mm—"
Uzuki Yugao's pretty face flushed bright red. Unable to meet Yuu's gaze, she gave an almost imperceptible nod.
Ever since this estate had been completed, Uzuki Yugao had moved in as well.
By now, several years had passed.
And because Yuu loved drinking, the estate was now filled with rare fine wines from all over the world.
Yuu getting drunk was a common occurrence, and when he was drunk, what he loved most was dragging them along to drink with him.
Naturally, the process involved more than simply drinking together.
Whenever she thought of some of the things Yuu did while drunk, Uzuki Yugao felt her whole body go weak.
In a daze, Uzuki Yugao was led into the dining room by Yuu.
"Yugao, what are you thinking about?"
Looking at Uzuki Yugao's flushed face and unfocused eyes, Tsunade smiled and poked her forehead.
"Lord Tsunade, I-I, it's nothing..."
Uzuki Yugao snapped back to her senses, nearly burying her little head as she stammered.
"Looks like we'll have to call Yugao Yugao Saiki from now on."
Rin said with a giggle from the side.
Rin's words made Uzuki Yugao's pretty face turn so red it was nearly purple.