Chapter 134

Looking at this adorable girl, who seemed like the girl next door, Mahiro reached out and patted her head, then gently took the box from her hand, avoiding using too much force to prevent the packaging from deforming.

Finally, he bent down and whispered in her ear, "Thank you Honoka, for liking me."

"Huh?"

Honoka suddenly opened her eyes and looked up in surprise.

Seemingly sensing that there were still tears in the corners of her eyes, she wiped them away hastily and forced a smile.

"... No, you're welcome."

Does this mean I've been rejected?

Honoka couldn't help but think that way.

But then Mahiro spoke up, "Now that I've accepted the chocolates, may I return the favor in a small way?"

Still in a daze Honoka nodded subconsciously.

"Then please close your eyes."

Honoka closed her eyes as he requested.

Now that things have come to this, she no longer has any particular expectations; she just hopes that Mahiro won't reject her too directly.

But the next second...

She suddenly felt as if she were enveloped by a scorching heat, and then she felt her tied-up hair suddenly come loose and slowly fall over her shoulders.

To be honest, Honoka's hairstyle has a unique charm; it's less cute and more gentle and delicate.

However, even though it wasn't bad this way, he still took out a new hair accessory and helped her tie her hair up again.

"Open your eyes."

Honoka slowly opened her eyes. She saw a mirror in front of her and her old hair tie in her hand.

"Mahiro -kun, what you gave me... was it a hair accessory?"

"Hmm, how are you feeling?"

"Very beautiful."

Honoka blinked, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Several sparkling crystals hung from the hair tie, and inside each crystal seemed to be a small white flower.

"That's Lin Lan. I think this flower suits you perfectly, just like Honoka, you're beautiful."

"Ah..."

Honoka gently covered her mouth and let out a small gasp.

She seemed to have thought of something, her face flushed bright red, and she quickly bowed to him, saying:

"Thank you, Mahiro -kun, I understand!"

After saying that, Honoka ran away with a blush on her face.

However, you could tell from her back view that she was very happy.

That's enough... that's how it should be.

"Heh, what a womanizing scumbag."

Just then, from another corner behind the teaching building, a golden figure appeared and walked gracefully toward them.

Lin Lan, also known as Gardenia, symbolizes "eternal love and promise." The girl knew this very well, which is why she uttered such a remark.

"Really? Even if I'm a scumbag, I'm still better than some transfer student who likes to eavesdrop, right?"

"You... you're talking nonsense! I was clearly just passing by!"

As if her secret had been exposed, the golden-haired girl, Angelina, immediately became agitated.

With each movement, her magnificent breasts bounced twice.

That's ridiculously big...

At the very least, only Kisara can easily surpass this specification, and it feels very comfortable to hold in your hand.

"Where are you looking, you pervert!"

Lina noticed his gaze and quickly covered her chest with her hands.

"Tch, if you're going to grow something, why don't you hide it and not let anyone see it?" Mahiro grumbled.

"You..."

"Alright, instead of such trivial matters, let's get down to business. What are you doing following me? Are you sexually frustrated?"

Mahiro waved his hand, interrupting Lina before she could finish her curse.

However, Lina had indeed been following him all this way.

They've been following me ever since I left the classroom, and their tracking skills are as bad as ever, just like back at the shrine.

It's hard not to notice.

You're the one who's sexually frustrated!

Lina shouted a curse, then whispered something in her ear:

"Besides, it doesn't matter where it is... Here, this is for you."

She pulled a beautifully wrapped gift box from her pocket and shoved it into his arms; it still retained the warmth of a young girl and her unique fragrance.

"Oh? I didn't expect you to give me chocolates."

Mahiro teased, and then opened the packaging in front of her.

"So, is this considered a duty chocolate or a special chocolate?"

"Of course it's out of obligation, who would give you chocolates made with their heart..."

Lina frowned and turned her head away unhappily.

"Duty... If it's duty, then I might as well weigh those two lumps of fat on your chest again. I prefer them to chocolate, and you know perfectly well that our bodies are more compatible."

Hearing his words, Lina's face flushed red instantly, and she shouted indignantly:

"Damn it, you really do have that kind of thing on your mind all the time...?"

She had just turned her head when she saw Mahiro holding the gift box she had given her, popping the chocolates inside into his mouth one by one.

"You... you just ate it like that?"

Lina's voice trembled, as if she couldn't believe it.

"Yes, isn't chocolate meant to be eaten? But you must have made this yourself, right? The texture is a little off, but the taste is good, especially the whipped cream inside, I really like it."

"... Aren't you afraid I'll poison you?"

Although her mission to hunt vampires is complete, her investigation of Yotsuba Mahiro and her assassination missions continue.

She had already mentioned this to Mahiro.

But now, they've eaten the food I gave them without any hesitation.

She was fully prepared for the chocolate to be thrown away.

Is this guy an idiot?!

"Poisoning me? I don't think someone as proud as Lina would do that, and if you really wanted to poison me to death, would you really be willing to do it?"

"Hmph, I'd better poison you to death as soon as possible, you bastard!"

As Lina turned around, she took a deep breath to calm herself down.

"I'm going back now!"

"Hey, wait a minute, I haven't returned the gift yet!"

"No need! Keep it for yourself!"

Lina refused to turn around, but the next second she suddenly felt a gust of wind coming from behind her.

She instinctively turned around, reached out towards the sound of the wind, and an object landed right in her hand.

"Bracelet?"

A silver bracelet, inlaid with sky-blue crystals.

Only...

"This crystal actually contains magical formulas?! Could it be a sacred relic?!"

"Uh-huh."

Mahiro snorted, "Consider it as a way to save your life. If you accidentally encounter a monster as strong as me again during your next mission, the spells inside will at least save your life."

"... How could the whole world be full of terrifying monsters like you?"

Lina pursed her lips and muttered a complaint under her breath.

But her gaze never left the bracelet in her hand.

"Oh, Mahiro, do you have a moment now? I'd like to borrow a little of your time."

It was dusk.

Mayumi to bump into him by chance and, as always, extended an invitation to him with a beaming smile.

And naturally, he had no reason to refuse.

However, the location arranged was a corner of the school's coffee shop, an area with several simple meeting rooms enclosed by partitions.

However, even through the partition, you could still smell the rich aroma of coffee in the air.

Mayumi gestured for him to sit down, then sat down in the seat directly opposite her.

"Here, this is for you."

Mahiro sat down, Mayumi handed him a box.

Although it's not very big, it's surprisingly heavy, at least five times heavier than a chocolate bar of the same size.

Not only that, but a strange smell was also emanating from the box.

Coffee?

Although the air here is filled with the rich aroma of coffee beans, it is still possible to distinguish the coffee beans.

"Senior, what's wrong with you...?"

"Hmm~ Of course, it's my favorite chocolate."

"... Although I'm very happy to receive it, senior, are you sure this is chocolate? And not something else?"

He almost said the word "coffee".

"Of course, I made this myself."

Upon hearing this, Mahiro understood the truth of the matter.

It's normal for it to taste like coffee, after all, he knows very well that Mayumi can't cook.

"Hey, give it a try."

"... Let me ask you this first, wouldn't you call this murder of your husband?"

How could that be?

Mayumi tilted her head, a mischievous smile on her face. "I just made chocolate especially for you, Mahiro- kun, and wanted to hear your thoughts."

"Tsk..."

There's no escaping it now.

Mahiro a strange feeling in her heart, Mahiro opened the box with trembling hands.

Inside, rows of neatly arranged dark chocolates were stacked.

It looks perfectly normal in both shape and texture, except for the overwhelming smell of coffee and dark chocolate.

As if being tortured, Mahiro picked up a piece of chocolate, put it in his mouth, and chewed it.