Chapter 455

"My worldview is already cracked!"

"No, this is just the beginning. As for the future... never mind—you really won't regret it?"

"While I can't guarantee it, I certainly won't blame you!"

"If you get scared and cry, how about I lend you my shoulder and give you a hug?"

"... The more you say that, the more you want me to see it, right?"

"How could this be... cough cough cough~"

He cleared his throat and stopped teasing her.

Seriously, girls with high IQs are really perceptive.

"Alright, I'll begin now. To avoid upsetting you too much, I'll show you this first."

Chapter 419 Full recovery should be standard for Aquaman.

Five minutes later.

"How about it?"

He dismissed all the changes and tried to ask questions.

"..."

There was no response. As expected, he shook his neck, ignored her, and sat down at the Piano in the living room. He opened the lid and quietly played "Thoughts Across Time and Space".

Given her rigorous, scientific, and orderly worldview, seeing this suddenly would be nothing short of a worldview collapse.

It seems that building a new set of values will take some time.

It wasn't until the song was almost over that Okura Rumin finally came to her senses.

"Huh? Huh--huh?! Huh? Huh, huh!!! This is ridiculous!!!!!!"

She covered her smooth, delicate face, her features contorted as she roared at the air.

"..."

Sakurakoji Talent didn't answer her for the time being, but silently finished playing the piece.

Right? It's ridiculous, isn't it? He thought so too at the time...

But there's nothing we can do, that's reality, Rumin-jie, you have to learn to accept it.

The song ended.

He closed the piano lid, walked behind her, and hugged her. "Now you believe I wasn't lying, right?"

Okura Rumin's delicate body trembled slightly, her shyness mixed with a sense of unfamiliarity and fear towards the unknown.

My childhood sweetheart, whom I used to know so well, now seems like someone I don't understand anymore... Can he even be considered human anymore?

But no matter what, he was still her family and love... She suppressed the strange feeling, leaned her back against his chest, and asked softly as usual, "What exactly happened, Talent-kun?"

"Hmm~ I'm not entirely sure right now, but the only thing I'm certain of is that this world is probably starting to change, right?"

He rubbed his face against her shiny hair, inhaling the familiar scent of shampoo, and occasionally playfully blew on her earlobe and neck.

"... Hmm~"

Okura Rumin let out a soft moan, pretending not to notice his little action, but her breathing quickened a bit, "Then, what do you plan to do?"

"Just like I said, are you willing?"

With a smile in his eyes, he took advantage of the situation and directly took her right earlobe into his mouth.

"Ah, no..."

She instinctively uttered a sound of refusal, but her body remained compliant, even becoming more limp.

"How can you expect me to accept something like that..."

"It's okay, I'll find the best and most beautiful solution, trust me!"

"Just like before?"

"Pretty much, but can you accept that?"

"I have no idea..."

Seeing such a surreal scene for the first time and contemplating its impact on the Mirai was too difficult for someone as methodical as her.

"Then leave all this to me, you just need to enjoy it."

"What is that... Hmm!"

The moment he turned around, wanting to explore further, his tender, virgin territory, untouched by any touch, was ruthlessly taken into his possession and freely savored.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he finally ended the farce, looking at her with amusement as she lowered her head, panting heavily, her face flushed red with embarrassment.

To treat her like this on our first time was definitely a bit much.

But she'll probably forgive herself!

She could hardly refuse his requests; if he asked earnestly, she would even go against her own principles to play some thrilling and exciting games with him...

Are you happy and comfortable?

He turned her head back and asked with a smile.

"Who, who would be happy to have their first kiss suddenly stolen!"

"Hmm~ Hmm~ So it's very comfortable?"

"..."

"Ouch~ Don't pinch me, don't pinch me, I was wrong!"

He was in excruciating pain, and he quickly took her embarrassed and indignant little hand in his to control her.

"I don't want to hear Talent-kun's insincere apology..."

"You need to be sincere~ What kind? How about I stay here tonight and spend the whole night apologizing to Rumin-jie?"

"That kind of thing is no way!!!"

Okura Rumin exclaimed in surprise.

Even someone as innocent as her understood that there was a high probability of something happening between a man and a woman sharing a room at night—after all, it was mentioned in biology class, and her elderly parents were still full of energy...

"Returning it too quickly..."

She turned her head pitifully, her eyes filled with pleading.

"Hey~ But I really want to apologize to Rumin-jie ~ Who told me to make you angry?"

He stroked her smooth, shiny hand, his words full of teasing.

No, that's alright.

Are you still angry with me?

"I..."

"It seems my sincerity wasn't enough. I'll keep trying."

"Hmm..."

Ten minutes later, Sakurakoji Talent carefully lifted the Okura Rumin from the chair, laid her horizontally on the sofa, and straightened her clothes.

"I'll head back now then, and I'll come visit again next time."

Looking down at her, who had no strength left and whose eyelids were not even open, he smiled silently, shook his head, and walked outside.

If it were the old him—that cautious, yet philandering Prince —he definitely wouldn't have dared to do that to her, but now? Who cares?

Since there are already so many, one more won't make a difference, and he doesn't want to go through that kind of painful storyline.

Although it's a visual novel, a game is still just a game. Who would willingly go through all the choices? Of course, they'd want them all!

He used to worry that if he confessed his feelings to her, he would be disapproved of by his Relatives if he continued to be fickle. But now, he has a perfectly legitimate reason (excuse) to open Crystal Palace!

The matter of life and death is so momentous that it cannot be ignored!

Of course, the most important thing is the world and the forces that are gradually changing.

It's all fantasy theater now, what's wrong with him opening a Crystal Palace?

Even Okura Iyo probably never imagined that the building he gave away would actually become his Crystal Palace.

After changing floors and opening the door with the password, he softly called out, "Ai-chan ~"

"Hey? Mr. Talent..."

Hearing the noise, Hoshino Ai, who had hurriedly come out of the bathroom, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was him, and then asked, "What's wrong? Why did you suddenly come here...?"

She was wearing pajamas, her exposed skin glistening with a faint dampness, but her hair was dry; it was unclear whether she had blow-dried it or hadn't washed it.

Long hair is different from short hair; washing it every day is just too time-consuming.

She was just brushing her teeth and applying toothpaste, doing her final pre-bedtime routine.

Perhaps because she's been taking better care of her nutrition and skincare lately, he thinks she's even more beautiful than before.

Does this mean she'll grow a little more later?

Although it wasn't a scene of a beautiful woman emerging from a bath, her Hidemi and pretty face, as well as her healthy and vibrant figure and complexion, were enough to make him think of her as a potential boyfriend.

He walked to her side and familiarly pulled her into his arms, the soft touch instantly spreading through his body. "What? Can't you come if there's nothing wrong? That's so unfair~ I'm clearly your boyfriend~"

No, that's not what I meant...

Hoshino Ai leaned shyly against him, her heart pounding.

What she really meant was that ever since their relationship progressed, he had always fulfilled his duties as a boyfriend whenever they met, which made her feel a little...

Of course, the two have already met each other's parents, and since they haven't seen each other for several days, she's not particularly resistant, but that's another matter.

Moreover, Shiina Mahiru wasn't there to help out today...

"Haven't seen you for a few days, did you miss me?"

He kissed her earlobe and whispered tenderly.

Another reason he resisted confirming the relationship in the past was that he simply couldn't be in two places at once.

He would feel guilty if he Kokoro neglected someone because he was busy, but now that he has mobility, things are much better.

Humans are always bound by the "taken-for-granted" rules and regulations. Without confirming a relationship, no one can criticize him no matter how promiscuous he is.

But once confirmed, his behavior makes him undeniably a scumbag... even though he doesn't deny it.

"Think..."

What do you miss about me?

"..."

Faced with the trap question he posed, Hoshino Ai hesitated for a moment, her face contorted with confusion, before replying, "Want both?"

"That's a good answer. Looks like I'll have to soothe Ai-chan's lovesickness tonight~"

"Hey? Is Mr. Talent going to be here tonight?"

Hoshino Ai was startled, her face flushing slightly, having already anticipated the outcome.

Is there a problem?

"No problem... right?"

"Very good, let's begin!"

"Start what?! Ahh!"

He scooped her up in his arms, carrying her in Princess carry, and carried her into the room. This wasn't the studio apartment he had initially prepared for her; it was a suite he had later moved her to.

Although it sounds like a scumbag, Hoshino Ai guessed right; he did indeed have something to do when he came over tonight.

Although Kasumigaoka Utaha had helped him in the evening, after Okura Rumin just now, he felt confident that he could do it again.

Just kidding. Actually, he was already fully recovered when he left Kasumigaoka Utaha and the apartment and arrived at the Starry.

Ya Lei, Ya Lei~ Super Recovery is so useful! It's practically a must-have skill for anyone aspiring to enter the arena of carnage!