Becoming Aozaki Touko's Life

In the castle, within Irisviel's room.

Two stunningly beautiful girls were embracing each other on the same bed. Touko's orange hair and Irisviel's silver hair intertwined, and a white duvet covered them, subtly outlining their alluring figures.

It was a very aesthetic scene.

A shame.

"Ring ring ring—!"

Suddenly, a rapid ringing broke the silence.

"...Mmm~"

Aozaki Touko's fair, slender hand reached out from under the covers and casually turned off the alarm clock on the bedside table. She then hugged her soft and fragrant wife, intending to sleep in.

Unfortunately, Irisviel woke up at this moment.

She blinked her ruby-like eyes, looked at Aozaki Touko, who was close by, and with a mischievous smile, quietly reached out a hand and pinched Touko's nose.

After a while, Aozaki Touko's delicate brows furrowed tighter and tighter.

Then, she opened her mouth to breathe.

"...Touko, we're in a hurry to get to the Clock Tower, you know."

Seeing this, Irisviel smiled and leaned in, whispering softly into Aozaki Touko's ear. Her gentle voice was like a feather brushing across one's heart, soft yet ticklish.

Hearing the reminder.

Aozaki Touko extended a hand from under the covers and pointed meaningfully at her own red lips. Was she showing off that she still had a mouth to breathe with, or did she want a good morning kiss?

The answer was obvious.

Irisviel smiled helplessly, then gracefully tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. She leaned down and kissed Aozaki Touko's lips.

This time, Aozaki Touko, having received her reward, opened her eyes.

Then, her gaze met Irisviel's.

"Good morning, my lovely wife."

"Good morning, my lovely husband."

After exchanging these words, the two couldn't help but smile at each other. They then left the warm bed, hurried to wash up, and precisely headed for the Clock Tower in London.

Soon, as time passed.

The roar of a helicopter once again echoed through the Einzbern estate.

This time, Aozaki Touko was not traveling alone. Accompanying her were Irisviel, Illyasviel, Beo, and the Miko Futago, all heading to the Clock Tower.

London.

Outside the airport.

A beautiful girl wearing sunglasses leaned against a stretched limousine, drawing nearly ninety percent of the attention from passersby.

If it weren't for the group of bodyguards in black suits deterring people, she might have attracted a large crowd, potentially causing a traffic jam.

Yes, her charm was that exaggerated.

Even with sunglasses covering most of her face, this girl possessed an almost bewitching allure. Her attire was also very trendy and fashionable.

Her rose-gold hair was tied into twin tails, and she wore clothes with pink as the base color. The hem of her skirt was cut diagonally, and her long, slender legs were covered in dark red stockings, paired with long leather boots.

She was a fashionable and elegant noble young lady.

"Touko, she should have arrived by now, right?"

Lidell crossed her arms, her gaze fixed on the airport exit.

Her purpose for being here was to specifically welcome Aozaki Touko, who could be considered her... friend. To avoid appearing impolite, Lidell had arrived at the airport early to wait.

Her relationship with Aozaki Touko was somewhat peculiar.

They had met through a connection with her friend, Kuonji Alice. Her first impression of Touko was that of a confident and radiant girl, someone who was naturally at the pinnacle of social circles.

While their attributes seemed to overlap somewhat.

They were definitely not the same kind of person. If Irisviel was like a diplomat who relied on her innate beauty and sharp wit to leverage situations and steer them to her advantage, Then Aozaki Touko was someone who, due to her innate talent, attracted countless people to her side, and then used that gathered power like an emperor.

Although their attributes seemed similar, they were absolutely not the same.

This was something that could be accurately discerned after spending some time together.

However, it was a pity that Aozaki Touko's approach to interacting with people was quite strange. She wouldn't look at you differently just because you had great power or wealth. Instead, she decided her attitude towards people based on a logic that was difficult to fathom.

If you didn't meet her peculiar standards, her attitude could be considered outright cold.

In fact, if it weren't for her connection as Alice's friend, Touko might not have bothered to acknowledge her at all.

In short... Lidell wasn't even sure at this point.

What kind of position she occupied in Aozaki Touko's heart.

Had she already reached the level of a friend?

Or was it only because she was Azu's friend that she was willing to pay attention to her?

Even she herself couldn't quite figure this out.

"...Lidell, long time no see~"

Lidell, lost in thought, subconsciously looked up upon hearing the greeting. She saw Aozaki Touko walking over, holding the arm of a silver-haired noblewoman. Behind them, besides a maid, followed three little girls.

How to describe this scene?

It felt a little off...

Chapter 53: Bursting into Tears

"---Welcome to London!"

Lidell cast aside the strange feeling and greeted with a sunny smile, "This time, I'll be your host, Touko! I'll make sure you get a good feel for London's charm."

As the future monarch of the Botany department, she was undeniably a local in London. Her words carried unquestionable weight, and if she were a tour guide, she'd surely earn a five-star review.

"I'm really looking forward to it."

Aozaki Touko chuckled lightly at this.

Beside her, Irisviel, upon hearing about experiencing London's charm, grew excited. She instinctively clutched Aozaki Touko's arm, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lidell, clearly anticipating her trip to London.

"..."

Lidell, being a Witch, naturally sensed the gaze and naturally shifted her attention. Then, she paused for a moment.

Up until now, her attention had been almost entirely focused on Aozaki Touko. It was only when she now focused on the lady beside her that she could truly appreciate how beautiful this lady was.

Her pupils were like rubies, her silver hair cascaded down to her waist, her skin was whiter than snow, yet her aura blended the maturity of a noblewoman with the innocence of a maiden.

She was an undisputed beauty.

"Touko, is this lady your friend...?"

Her tone was tinged with uncertainty, and a subtle sense of vigilance arose within her.

The source of this vigilance was unknown, but it certainly wasn't because she disliked the lady before her. On the contrary, this lady was truly very likable.

However... she still felt a strange sense of caution.

"Mhm... this is my wife."

Aozaki Touko raised an eyebrow slightly, then chuckled, "Her name is Irisviel von Einzbern."

"...I see, I understand now."

Upon hearing this answer, Lidell seemed to finally grasp the key point: Aozaki Touko and this woman named Irisviel were much more intimate than she had imagined.

The sense of disharmony she felt likely stemmed from this.

In fact, she should have realized this long ago. The unusual nature of Aozaki Touko's existence meant that finding a female partner felt almost natural.

After all, she couldn't imagine Aozaki Touko getting married.

"Miss Lidell, I am Touko's wife. Please take care of me."

At this moment, Irisviel placed her hands on her chest, displaying a gentle smile like that of a saint. Her soft voice carried a strong sense of approachability, as if it could instantly open people's hearts.

"Ah... it's not really like that~"

Lidell's pretty face flushed slightly, her gaze drifting. She said softly, "Actually, back in Japan, Touko took me to many places. This is just me returning the favor..."

"Is that so~"

Irisviel chuckled, covering her mouth with her hand. "It seems Miss Lidell and Touko have a very good relationship."

"Mmm... I guess so."

Without immediately agreeing, Lidell mumbled vaguely, then, as if trying to change the subject, she shifted her gaze to the three little girls.

"Are they Touko's and your children?"

As soon as she said this, the atmosphere suddenly fell silent.

Irisviel blinked her eyes, then looked at Touko meaningfully, maintaining her gentle, elegant smile without saying a word.

As for the other three little girls, their faces were flushed red, but no one stepped forward to explain. They buried their little heads in their chests, like ostriches.

"...How could that be? How old am I now!"

Feeling Irisviel's gaze, Aozaki Touko twitched the corner of her mouth slightly, then shifted her attention to the surrounding crowd that had gathered.

"I'll explain the specifics later. Staying here is obstructing traffic."

More and more people were gathering, affecting the normal passage of others. Faintly, she could hear some hushed conversations.

"Isn't that Lidell?"

"It looks like her!"

"That lady next to her is so beautiful!"

"No, actually, that little blonde girl is the real catch!"

"I like the one with the long orange hair more."

Conversations like the one above could be heard in the crowd. If it weren't for the burly security guards, some bold individuals might have rushed over by now.

In any case... this wasn't the place to be right now.

"..."

Seeing this, Lidell's cheeks puffed out slightly. She was disappointed that her curiosity couldn't be satisfied, but she also knew that this wasn't the place for her to be. If her identity were revealed, wouldn't she be swarmed by fans asking for autographs until her hand went numb?

"Get in the car. I'll take you to see the rooms first. I picked them out carefully, I promise you won't be disappointed."

With that, she opened the car door and led Touko and the others towards the Clock Tower.

On the way.

"...I see."

Inside the car, after listening to Touko's explanation, Lidell nodded slightly. She then shifted her gaze to Beo, who was happily playing with a bottle of red wine, and asked with some doubt:

"Is she really your Familiar, Touko?"

"Of course she is!"

"She doesn't seem very strong, though."

"Why don't you experience it for yourself?"

"Experience it how?"

"Hmm... experience her aura~"

Aozaki Touko said uncertainly, not quite sure if Lidell could handle it. After all, Beo was specifically here to entertain her, and it wouldn't be good if Lidell got scared.

"...Experience her aura?"

Lidell watched as the blonde loli's mischievous hand reached for the cork of the wine bottle. After Aozaki Touko lightly tapped her head, the blonde loli obediently put the bottle back. Lidell really couldn't see anything impressive about her aura.