In Honkai, I Only Love Valkyries

"But I don't think you did anything wrong. What's wrong with being a little selfish for yourself? Besides, over all these years, you've already done enough for Anti-Entropy. If Anti-Entropy can't accomplish anything without a single Raiden Ryoma, then honestly, there's no need for it to exist."

Raiden Ryoma lowered his head. He did not want Otto to see his expression. Anyone else could see it, but Otto was the one exception.

He let out a dispirited sigh.

Yet it felt as though his whole body had relaxed.

Raiden Ryoma stared at the ground. He knew Otto and Mei were watching him. He slowly opened his tightly clenched hands and placed his bloodstained palms on his knees.

"Mei's mother was the woman I loved most in my life. She..."

Ryoma began to speak.

His memories seemed to return to the past.

The corners of his lips rose slightly, as if he were immersed in those memories.

"Stop, stop, stop, stop." But a certain utterly unromantic man directly interrupted Ryoma.

Ryoma, who had finally steeled himself to say something, raised his head with an angry expression. Damn it, Otto, can't you read the mood before opening your mouth?

But Otto acted as if he had not seen Ryoma's darkened face.

"I have no interest whatsoever in your past. I have no curiosity about the resolve you possess. I don't want to hear any of your ancient history, and the one qualified to stand here and listen isn't me."

Otto stood up and looked at Mei.

"Kiss me."

Otto said it flatly.

Mei froze. She glanced at Raiden Ryoma, but did not hesitate. She walked up to Otto, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips.

Raiden Ryoma's eyes nearly split apart. His clenched teeth trembled, and the taste of blood