"What exactly is that girl trying to do? Is she planning to come cause trouble for me?" It wasn't that Tohka was overthinking it—she just knew that girl had never seemed interested in devouring spirits before.
Ignoring whatever those people were thinking, Tohka left on her own. She actually did want to go look for that girl, but she knew that if Kurumi Tokisaki didn't want to appear, there was no way she could find her. But she could sense that Kurumi wasn't even trying to hide, as if she was deliberately luring her over. Of course, Tohka didn't feel like backing down, so she simply walked over.
"Ara ara, you came, Tohka Yatogami. I've been waiting a long time for you." Sure enough, when Tohka stepped into a secluded building, she immediately heard Kurumi's distinctive voice.
"You... what the hell are you doing? What, you came all this way just to pick a fight?" As soon as she came in, Tohka walked straight up to Kurumi. After all, this was just a clone—she wasn't afraid.
"Oh? Is that so?" Kurumi smiled sweetly at her without the slightest annoyance. Instead, she stepped right up to Tohka, reached out her hand, and to Tohka's surprise started stroking her cheek. But that wasn't all—Kurumi leaned her whole body against Tohka's, pressing her face into Tohka's neck and taking a deep breath. Tohka shivered involuntarily as Kurumi's voice sounded in an intoxicated tone: "Mmm... this scent... so delicious."
"You pervert! What the hell do you think you're doing? Treating me like food or something? You looking for a beating?" Feeling extremely uncomfortable, Tohka shoved Kurumi away hard.
"Cough... Tohka, you're stronger than you look..." Even though Tohka's power was sealed, her strength was still nothing to scoff at. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to knock Origami flying straight through someone's wall. So, when she panicked and shoved Kurumi, Kurumi crashed straight into the wall. But instead of crying out in pain, Kurumi let out a sound of pleasure, leaving Tohka with a headache.
"Good grief... I know you're a yandere, but why do you have to be an M on top of it?" Seeing Kurumi wearing an expression of bliss, Tohka could only mutter inwardly. But she didn't say it out loud.
"My my... you seem to be thinking something very rude. Cute little Tohka, do I look so unappealing to you?" As if she'd read Tohka's mind, Kurumi once again stepped up to her.
"....." Seeing Kurumi like this, Tohka instinctively leapt backward. But just then, hands sprouted from the floor, grabbing onto her tightly. And that wasn't the end—more hands reached out from the walls, gripping her waist, her neck, and... her chest.
"Ara, ara... it seems little Tohka is really resisting." Smiling as she watched Tohka struggle uselessly in the grasp of all those hands, Kurumi slowly walked up to her. One hand touched Tohka's cheek, while the other slid down her pale, smooth thigh.
"Mmm, I didn't expect this... you're so shy, even wearing safety shorts under your skirt." Before long, her hand brushed across Tohka's boyshorts, and she chuckled playfully. But she didn't stop—her hand kept going up...
"Uu... uu... uu..." Tohka had truly never experienced something like this. Even with Miku Izayoi, it had just been hugging and teasing—this was her first time. So, as Kurumi touched her, her whole body went limp, her face flushing bright red.
"Ahahaha..." Seeing Tohka like this, Kurumi let out a slightly unhinged laugh.
"Hmm?" But in that moment, Tohka suddenly noticed Kurumi was floating upward. Realizing what was happening, she immediately released her sealed spirit energy. In an instant, her armor appeared over her body. As for Kurumi, who'd been groping her all over, she was blown backward by the sudden gust of power. Tohka shot out of the black and red arms.
"Hah... hah... you bastard—are you trying to get yourself killed?" Still panting, Tohka could feel that a certain place on her body was a bit damp. But she didn't show it outwardly—she simply drew her sword and aimed it at Kurumi, clearly ready to start a fight then and there. She'd almost been caught in Kurumi's trap.
"Ah... as expected of little Tohka. What is it—are you going to try to kill me? Go ahead, go on, I—" Even with Tohka's sword pointed straight at her, Kurumi didn't show the slightest fear. Instead, she just kept laughing.
"Tohka—so you were here... huh? But... what are you two doing?" Before Kurumi could finish her sentence, the door was pushed open by Shido and Origami. The moment they stepped inside, they sensed the bizarre atmosphere. Shido looked back and forth, puzzled, especially when he saw Tohka with her weapon drawn at Kurumi while Kurumi looked ecstatic rather than afraid.
"Ara, ara... looks like we have company. Well, I suppose that's all for today. Little Tohka, we will meet again." Glancing at Shido by the door, Kurumi withdrew her deranged smile and returned to her usual graceful demeanor. She said a few words to Tohka, then calmly walked past Shido and left.
"Uh... are you okay, Tohka?" Watching Kurumi leave by herself, Shido looked at Tohka, whose face was still flushed red, and asked uncertainly.
"Huff... nothing. Just take my advice—stay far away from that spirit." But Tohka wasn't about to explain. She cast a look at the two of them, then left without even removing her armor.
"Hey—wait, what exactly happened in here?" Shido was completely baffled. Origami kept glancing between them, her expression unreadable.
"That girl... good grief, she's even worse than Miku." Still feeling utterly unsettled, Tohka walked over to a window. She jumped straight out and headed home—she was still feeling too shaken up. But she did learn her lesson—next time, she'd be prepared if Kurumi tried something like this again.