Silvery-white spiral curls cascaded down, intertwined with Yakushi Kiriko's emerald-green short hair as they slowly spilled across the soft bed...
The next day, while dawn was still dim, Bronya opened her eyes in slight confusion.
Mmm~ What was going on?
Her hand touched something warm and smooth as jade, making Bronya unconsciously hug it tighter. Then... as her mind gradually cleared, memories of last night surged into her head like a tide.
Emmm...
A delicate, fair face flushed crimson, and the body beneath the thin sheet shifted slightly.
—Last night, she had used Non-chanting Water Magic. It could be said that aside from the final step, the two of them had basically done everything there was to do! Naturally, neither of them wore anything beneath the sheets.
"Mmph..."
Overwhelmed by embarrassment, Bronya's face turned even redder, her mind nearly overloaded. She had even opened a Mental Link, and those intense emotions almost reached White Night!
"Huh??? What's going on over there?"
Just then, Yakushi Kiriko's eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she was about to wake up. "W-White... White Night, save me! Bronya needs help."
"Then tell me what's wrong."
But putting it into words was far too complicated, so Bronya directly synchronized something deeper.
"Tap, tap, tap, tap~"
With an extremely steady rhythm, White Night skillfully wielded a kitchen knife, leaving afterimages across the cutting board. He had gotten up early and was preparing breakfast~ But in the very next instant...
"Crack—!"
A surging flood of memories slammed into him. It was not quite as intense as before, but it was still almost like experiencing it firsthand! Under the impact, the cutting board was mercilessly split in two.
"Are you trying to kill me?! You synchronized that kind of experience with me?!"
When White Night came back to his senses, he did not even care about his severed finger before roaring through the Mental Link.
The usual amused expression on White Night's face had visibly turned panicked. "All right, if there's nothing else, I'm hanging up."
"Eh??? Hey! Wait! Help me! Bronya needs help!"
But there was no response from the other end.
White Night panted as he scooped up a handful of cold water and splashed it over his face, trying to cool himself down. Blood flowed from his severed finger, tinting the water faintly red...
At the same time, the sharp pain from his severed finger gradually suppressed the strange sensations in his body. White Night let out a long sigh. "What the hell is this?"
"Good morning~"
In a mature, slightly sultry voice, Yakushi Kiriko lazily propped herself up. The sheet lifted slightly with her movement, revealing something that could steal a person's soul beneath it...
Big, white, round.
Mmm~ What had blinded her eyes? Bronya clearly could not take it anymore. The blush that had just faded surged back, dyeing her fair face red again.
"Bronya~"
This was where the difference in experience showed... Rather than retreating, Yakushi Kiriko pressed forward. Her slender hand lifted Bronya's chin before she directly pressed herself on top of her.
"Mmph!!!"
Bronya's body tensed slightly, then gradually went limp as time passed—Yakushi Kiriko was a doctor, after all. She knew the human body inside and out, and at this moment, she held the complete upper hand.
S-Save... save me! If this continued...
In no time at all, Bronya had been pinned to the bed by Kiko with their fingers interlocked, her silver-pink eyes seeming ready to drip with moisture.
An indescribably strange sensation came over her. Her fair, slender legs rubbed together slightly, and further down...
(Please use your imagination beyond this point. It needs to pass review.)
Crimson King activated. Bronya lay limply on the bed, her eyes unfocused as she panted, drenched in fragrant sweat.
"Bronya is really adorable~"
Kiko, on the other hand, looked utterly refreshed. She reclined lazily and seductively on the bed, her slender fingers brushing over Bronya's flushed face.
Then she lowered herself slightly, bringing her warm, jade-like lips close to Bronya's ear as she breathed out moist air. "Remember, big sister was your first~"
"Why are you only getting up now, Kiko?"
Near noon, White Night greeted her as usual with an expression of complete innocence.
"No~"
Yakushi Kiriko leaned against the doorway, her entire posture exceptionally alluring. She smiled meaningfully. "Big sister actually got up quite early. Washing the sheets just took some time."
Emmm... Why did she need to wash the sheets?
White Night wisely skipped that question. "By the way, where's Bronya? Why hasn't she come out?"
"That child ran off early this morning. Forget that—what did Xiao Bai prepare for my lunch?"
With lazy steps, Yakushi Kiriko moved closer to White Night, bringing with her a faint fragrance.
Mm... Wait, she ran off?!!
"Where are you right now?"
"Go to hell!!!"
Only an embarrassed, furious shout came through the Mental Link before the connection was unilaterally cut off from the other end.
"Oh, right, Xiao Bai. Can you tell big sister about the person you like?"
At the dining table, after enjoying the lunch White Night had prepared, Yakushi Kiriko seemingly brought it up casually. "After all, as your big sister, I have to help you keep an eye on things."
"There are quite a few people I like~"
White Night spoke leisurely, then abruptly changed the subject. "But... the only one who has truly made me resolve myself to try pursuing her is Twin Wings Edelweiss!"
"Pfft~"
She had just picked up her tea, intending to sip it while listening, but the revelation was so explosive that she sprayed out a mouthful. "Cough, cough! Wait, wait, wait. Who did you just say?"
"Twin Wings Edelweiss."
"When you say 'Twin Wings,' do you mean the Twin Wings I'm thinking of?" Yakushi Kiriko rose from her seat and leaned most of her body over the dining table toward White Night.
"Well, it really is that Twin Wings."
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A fair hand reached out and pressed its back against White Night's forehead. "Seriously, you don't have a fever. Why are you talking nonsense?"
"All right, Kiko..."
White Night gently moved Kiko's hand aside, his tone slightly helpless. "I know you're worried about me, but I know what I'm doing. If it really proves impossible, I'll give up."
"..."
Yakushi Kiriko's emerald eyes met White Night's deeply. She sighed and sat back down. "All right, big sister won't interfere. But you have to make sure you stay safe!"
"Mm, even if you fail, it's fine. You still have big sister. Big sister would be very happy to welcome Xiao Bai into her arms~"
Toudo Touka
During White Night's stay at Yakushi Hospital, Ikki had also resolved the Swordsman Killer incident, and everything returned to normal.
"Yo, Ikki. Things are pretty lively here~"
The Kurogane Training Class had expanded, and more and more students had joined.
Ikki greeted White Night as well. "White Night, where have you been these past few days? We couldn't find you anywhere."
"Heh, of course I was secretly training."
White Night bumped Ikki with his elbow and said with a chuckle. Mm, confirmed. It really was that familiar feeling. "But it seems like you resolved things perfectly on your end too."
"That was all thanks to Bronya. By the way, where is she? Why isn't she here this time?"
"She isn't feeling well, so she's staying in the dorm for now." White Night casually slung an arm around Ikki's shoulders.
"By the way, have you heard? After the selection tournament, the academy will hold a special training camp. Too bad I couldn't find out where it is, or I could've gone and had some fun~"
He had actually forgotten. Who took an anime that seriously? Remembering even the location meant he had definitely overlooked it.
"Stare—!" *2
Shizuku and Stella stared over with grim expressions. Although White Night had Bronya, he and Ikki were still... a little too close.
Emmm...
Gradually, White Night vaguely sensed it too... the death stares coming from the two of them! No, what was wrong with them? They were jealous over a man too? Were they vinegar queens or something?
As peaceful daily life continued, the selection tournament proceeded in an orderly manner. This time, it was finally Shizuku's turn, but...
—Her opponent this time was the student council president of Broken Blade Academy, Toudo Touka, known as Raikiri!
"...Things don't look optimistic."
In the stands, Arisugawa frowned slightly. As an assassin who had once lived in the darkness, he understood Toudo Touka's strength all too well!
"There's no need to think about it. She can't win. A firm will cannot make up for the gap in strength."
White Night leaned against the railing as he spoke leisurely. "Don't get angry. I'm just stating the truth. Even if the truth... is a little cruel."
"Is there really no chance?"
"Ikki, I know she's your little sister, but you need to be objective. Besides, Shizuku isn't the only one with determination. Toudo Touka's sword carries weight as well."
On the arena:
"Scatter, Yoi Shigure!"
There was no need for further words. Both sides could already feel that will—the pursuit of victory!
A wakizashi appeared in Shizuku's hand. Her sharp gaze locked onto Toudo Touka as she began gathering Magic Power.
In response, golden Thunderlight flickered in Toudo Touka's hand, gradually revealing its form. "Roar, Narukami!"
"..."
Shizuku recalled the years gone by and tightened her grip on Yoi Shigure, Fighting Spirit rising within her: I will surpass my limits! For... my beloved brother!
The match began!
With a burst of electronic sound, the match officially began. Yet... neither of the two moved, remaining completely still opposite each other, leaving everyone somewhat confused.
"Eh, why is that? Neither of them is moving. Nenene, what are they doing?"
"Well, they should be observing their opponent."
Nenene's youthful voice rang out as she explained the situation. "For knights at this level, making a rash move... would definitely mean immediately losing the match, right~"
"Not only that, Shizuku doesn't want to take the initiative to attack in this match."
From the stands, Ikki explained it to Stella as well. "Toudo has the strongest close-range technique—Raikiri! Because it left such a deep impression..."
"That was why she earned the name Raikiri."
Beside them, White Night smiled faintly. "It is said that whenever Toudo Touka used Raikiri in the past, without exception, she emerged victorious."
"But didn't she lose at last year's Sword Martial Festival? Doesn't that mean Raikiri was countered?" Stella asked.
"No. The person who defeated Toudo last year and won the championship used a spear as his Spirit Armor."
Ikki continued explaining it to Stella. "During that battle, he maintained a certain distance the entire time, using his range advantage to seal off Raikiri."
"That person was Morohoshi Yudai, known as the Star of the Swift Waves. His strength was decent enough." White Night said.
Back to the arena:
"Freeze, Frozen Plains!"
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