The Charm Pill's scent was extremely faint and light, almost impossible to detect amid the fragrance of the tea.
Uzuki Yugao was drinking her tea with her head lowered and noticed nothing at all.
Only when that wisp of scent had fully merged into her body did she feel something unusual.
A strange sensation silently spread through her limbs and every part of her body.
Her breathing gradually grew rapid.
Her previously steady heartbeat began to quicken.
A blush rose on her cheeks, and her gaze was no longer as cool as before. Instead, it became somewhat evasive, and she dared not meet Xuandou's eyes.
She lowered her head and pretended to drink her tea, but her fingers trembled slightly.
Xuandou keenly noticed the change in her and was delighted.
"Teacher Yugao?"
He called softly.
Uzuki Yugao raised her head, a thin mist veiling her light-colored eyes.
She bit her lip, trying hard to keep her voice steady:
"Yes?"
"Are you feeling unwell? Your face is a little red."
"N-no..."
Her voice sounded a little weak, and she unconsciously picked up her teacup, then set it down again.
"Maybe the tea was too hot."
Xuandou did not expose her excuse. He merely smiled, stood up, walked around the long table, and came up behind her.
Sensing someone approaching from behind, Uzuki Yugao stiffened slightly.
She wanted to turn aside to avoid him, only to discover that she could barely muster any strength.
Just then, a strong hand settled on her shoulder.
Uzuki Yugao abruptly turned her head and discovered that Xuandou had come up behind her without her noticing.
They were mere inches apart.
She was startled and instinctively wanted to back away.
But Xuandou gave her no chance to evade him.
He bent slightly and leaned close to her