Now I Really Want It, Waaaaaaaaah

[Everyone, here I am again and again and again!]

All the pinyin in this story is because of Ji'er Shenhe.

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Morning light streamed through the paper windows of Tenshukaku. Baichen opened his eyes in a daze and found himself held firmly in Ei's arms.

Ei's sleeping face was close at hand, her long purple hair spread across the pillow.

Her usually furrowed brows had relaxed, giving her a rare softness.

The young man carefully tried to move away, but woke the lightly sleeping Raiden Shogun.

Her violet eyes snapped open, still clouded with sleep.

"G-good morning..." Baichen stammered, his cheeks reddening at how close they were.

Ei did not answer immediately. She reached out and touched his forehead, only nodding slightly once she had confirmed he had no fever. "Mm."

That simple sound warmed Baichen's heart. After everything he had experienced in Liyue, it felt wonderful to be back at Ei's side.

[Ei's affection +1%, currently 79%]

[Morning intimate contact bonus]

After washing up, Ei walked lightly into the room, her gaze falling on Baichen.

Baichen was dressed in a white bathrobe, his wet hair hanging loosely over his shoulders.

Ei smiled faintly and turned to the wardrobe, carefully selecting clothes that would suit Baichen.

After some deliberation, she finally chose a light purple kimono.

Its color was soft and elegant, like violets blooming in spring, giving it a fresh, refined air.

Ei gently took out the kimono and unfolded it before Baichen.

Delicate lightning patterns were embroidered on the cuffs and hem. Their lines flowed smoothly, and the stitching was exquisite, as though they embodied lightning in nature, full of power and movement.

A flicker of surprise passed through Baichen's eyes as he looked at the kimono.

He had never imagined he would wear such a splendid kimono, much less one Ei had personally chosen for him.

He smiled a little bashfully, then slowly reached out and accepted it.

As Ei watched Baichen put on the kimono, an indescribable sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart.

When she bent down to tie his sash, her hair cascaded against the tip of Baichen's nose, making it tickle slightly.

"I'll take you out for a walk today," Ei said, her voice as calm as ever, though her tone was gentler than usual. "Where would you like to go?"

Baichen blinked, hardly able to believe his ears.

Ei had actually offered to take him out herself?

In the past, he had always had to wheedle her for a chance to go out.

"Hanamizaka!" he answered without hesitation. "I want tricolor dango!"

The corners of Ei's lips lifted almost imperceptibly. "All right."

The streets of Inazuma City were livelier than Baichen remembered.

The reconstruction work had been completed, shops lined the streets, and pedestrians thronged the roads.

Passersby widened their eyes in surprise at the sight of the Raiden Shogun personally taking the young man shopping, but quickly lowered their heads and bowed, knowing better than to stare.

"The Shogun is in a good mood today..."

"Isn't that Lord Baichen?

He's back from Liyue?"

"He's so cute, hehe."

"They look so good together..."

The whispers kept reaching Baichen's ears, turning their tips red, but Ei seemed not to hear them. She merely tightened her grip on his hand.

[Ei's affection +2%, currently 81%]

[Status obtained: public claim of ownership]

The proprietress of the tricolor dango shop was so excited to see the two esteemed guests that her hands trembled. "Y-your Excellency! Lord Baichen! Please try our special Thunder Sakura dango!"

The dango on the plate were more delicate than usual, sprinkled with finely chopped Thunder Sakura petals.

Ei picked up a skewer, but instead of eating it herself, she held it to Baichen's lips. "Try it."

The gesture made the proprietress and the customers around them gasp.

Flattered, Baichen took a bite. The sweet, chewy dango melted on his tongue, carrying a faint scent of sakura.

"Is it good?" Ei asked, her gaze resting on the powdered sugar on the young man's lips.

Baichen nodded vigorously and was about to answer when a clear voice suddenly called out from behind him:

"Oh, isn't that little Baichen?"

He turned to see a blond girl standing on the street corner, with a little white sprite floating beside her.

The girl wore clothes in a foreign style, with a Dull Blade at her waist, and her amber eyes were full of delight.

"Lumine?!" Baichen blurted out.

[Traveler "Lumine" formally introduced]

[Current affection: 15% (old acquaintance)]

Ei's gaze turned cold in an instant, and her grip on Baichen's hand tightened unconsciously.

The Traveler, completely oblivious, ran over happily. "I heard you went to Liyue for fun. Why didn't you tell me?"

She familiarly patted Baichen on the shoulder, making Ei's brows draw together sharply.

Paimon floated in the air, curiously studying their joined hands. "Huh? Have you two gotten that close?"

"This is the Traveler. She helped Inazuma a lot before."

Baichen introduced her to Ei in a low voice, then turned to Lumine. "This is the Raiden Shogun..."

"I know!" Lumine interrupted with a grin. "Hello, Your Excellency~"

Ei nodded coldly, her gaze lingering for a moment on the Traveler's hand resting on Baichen's shoulder.

A subtle pressure suddenly filled the air, and the roadside vendors unconsciously backed away a few steps.

"Uh..." Paimon quickly sensed that something was wrong. "Lumine, don't we still have to go to the Adventurers' Guild?"

"Oh, right!" Lumine finally withdrew her hand. "Little Baichen, let's eat together sometime! I'll treat you to Mondstadt's specialty, sticky honey roast!"

With that, she waved and ran off, leaving Baichen to face an Ei who radiated a gloomy aura.

"Um... she's just..." the young man tried to explain.

"Are you close?" Ei's voice was several degrees lower than usual.

"Not really... we've just met before..."

Ei said nothing more, simply pulling Baichen along as they continued on their way, though her pace was noticeably faster than before.

For the rest of their outing, she stayed almost at his side, casting a warning glance at anyone who came near.

[Ei's affection -3%, currently 78%]

[Trash system notice: looks like someone is jealous]

At noon, the two went to Uyuu Restaurant for lunch.

The proprietress specially arranged a secluded private room for them and sent over a flask of fine sake.

Ei poured her own drinks, downing three cups in a row without a word.

"Ei..." Baichen ventured cautiously. "Are you angry?"

"No." Ei set down her cup, her gaze falling on his face. "I just remembered a few things."

She suddenly reached out and caressed Baichen's cheek. "Did you smile at other people like this in Liyue too?"

The baffling question caught Baichen off guard.

Ei's fingers slowly slid down, stopping beside his lips. "Ningguang, Yelan... and that half-qilin. Have they seen you smile like this too?"

Baichen finally understood that Ei was jealous.

The realization made his heart tremble, followed by a strange rush of sweetness.

"I only smile like this for you." He gathered his courage and took Ei's hand. "Really."

Ei's eyes widened slightly, and she turned her face away. "...Eat."

Though her tone was still cold, Baichen keenly noticed the tips of her ears quietly turning red.

[Ei's affection +5%, currently 83%]

[Direct attack effective]

After lunch, Ei received an urgent report from the Tenryou Commission and needed to return to deal with some government affairs.

She had intended to take Baichen back with her, but the young man's pitiful look made her change her mind.

"Come back before sunset," she conceded. "Don't go running around."

Baichen nodded repeatedly and watched Ei leave, then let out a long breath.

He decided to visit Yae Publishing House to look at the new light novels and escape the fierce midday sun while he was at it.

Yae Publishing House was quiet today, and a clerk came up to greet him warmly:

"Lord Baichen! The Guuji said that if you came, you could go straight to the inner room to read the latest volume of Reborn as the Raiden Shogun!"

The inner room was piled high with manuscripts and sample copies. Baichen casually picked one up and flipped through it, only to find that the latest volume was full of scenes of "me" being subjected to all sorts of things in Liyue, described in such rich detail that it was as if the author had witnessed them firsthand...

"The Guuji has quite an imagination..." he said, closing the book with a red face.

Just as he was about to leave, familiar footsteps came from outside the door.

Baichen's eyes lit up. He thought Ei had finished her work early and come to fetch him.

"Ei! You're done already..." Baichen froze before he could finish.

The visitor had a face identical to Ei's, but her aura was icy, and there was not a trace of warmth in her eyes.

"Come back to Tenshukaku with me. Liyue's apology gift has arrived." Her tone was mechanical and indifferent, and Baichen realized with a start that the person before him was not the real Ei.

Back at Tenshukaku, Baichen was told that Ei was receiving an envoy from Liyue in the reception room. He wanted to go straight over, but a maid stopped him.

"The Shogun has instructed you to bathe and change first."

Though puzzled, Baichen obediently did as he was told.

By the time he had changed and reached the reception room, the envoy from Liyue had already left. Only Ei remained, standing alone by the window with an exquisite sandalwood box in her hands.

"Ei?" Baichen called softly. "What did Liyue send?"

Ei spun around and quickly hid the box behind her back. "Nothing." Her tone was a little flustered. "Just some boring diplomatic documents."

Her unusual behavior aroused Baichen's curiosity. "Really? Let me see..."

"No!" Ei's voice rose sharply, then she forced herself to sound calm. "...Go wait for me in the courtyard. I'll come once I've dealt with this."

Baichen pouted and left reluctantly.

Only when the young man's footsteps faded did Ei let out a long breath and open the box again.

It contained no diplomatic documents, but a beautifully bound picture album.

Ei opened the first page, and her pupils abruptly contracted-it was filled with portraits of Baichen from his time in Liyue:

His satisfied smile as he tasted delicious food, his profile as he watched the sunset at the harbor, and even... his sleeping face.

Every image had been photographed beautifully, with notes written by Ningguang herself beside them:

"Lunch on the first day. The little one's favorite was Golden Shrimp Balls."

"Sunset at Feiyun Slope. Lines so graceful they make the heart tremble."

"Asleep in the Jade Chamber."

Ei's hands trembled uncontrollably, and Electro crackled around her.

She should have been furious, should have burned the album to ashes at once... but she could not tear her eyes away from the images.

Especially the last one.

"Smack!"

Ei snapped the album shut, her chest heaving.

She looked around and, after making sure no one had seen her, tucked the album inside the lining of her kimono on an impulse.

[Item obtained: Ningguang's secret picture album]

[Effect: arouses a powerful desire to possess]

In the courtyard, Baichen was teasing the koi in the pond out of boredom.

Hearing footsteps, he turned happily. "Ei! What did they send-"

Before he could finish, a force pressed him against a sakura tree.

Ei braced her arms on either side of his head, unprecedented dark currents churning in her violet eyes.

"Ei...?" Baichen was startled by the sudden move.

Ei did not answer. Instead, she lowered her head and bit his face.

"That hurts..." he protested softly.

The sound seemed to bring Ei back to her senses.

She released her bite and instead said, "Sorry..."

Her voice was impossibly hoarse.

[Ei's affection +7%, currently 90%]

[Warning! Affection has exceeded the danger threshold!]

[Recommendation: just get ready to be eaten]

Night fell, and silence filled Tenshukaku.

Baichen soaked in the bath, touching the conspicuous bite mark on the side of his neck. His heart still had not settled.

Ei's unusual behavior earlier had left him both confused and faintly expectant.

System, what's wrong with Ei?

[What else? She's feeling it!]

[90% affection is no joke]

[The host is advised to lock his bedroom door tonight~]

Baichen's face turned blazing red in an instant.

He lingered until the water had nearly gone cold before coming out. After changing into his pajamas, he carefully returned to the bedroom.

Ei was already waiting for him. She had changed into a deep purple nightgown, and her long hair hung loosely over her shoulders.

When she saw Baichen come in, she patted the bed beside her. "Come here."

Those two simple words sent a shiver through the boy's entire body.

He slowly shuffled over, and the moment he sat down on the bed, she pulled him into her arms.

Ei rested her chin on the top of his head and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Go to sleep." Unexpectedly, Ei simply held him like that and made no further moves.

Baichen breathed a sigh of relief, yet for some reason, he also felt a little disappointed.

He leaned against Ei's chest, listening to her strong heartbeat, and gradually relaxed.

However, just as he was about to fall asleep, (Mm)

"Ei...?" Baichen called groggily.

"Shh..." Ei pressed her lips to his earlobe. "Go back to sleep."

Baichen was suddenly wide awake.

"I've thought about it for a long time..." Ei's voice was especially clear in the darkness. "How to make you completely mine."

"Every day in Liyue, I wondered... Did those women touch you? How did they touch you..."

But...

"Tonight..." She pressed her lips to the boy's. "I want to be selfish for once."

(The picture is in the author's note!)

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