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Perhaps it was fear of what had happened the night before—that overwhelming moment when she'd blacked out halfway through and slept straight through to dawn, only to nearly get caught by Sayaka rushing to pack for her early-morning train—whatever the reason, Yukina Himeragi chose not to sneak over again that night.
And so, just like that, morning arrived.
As golden light crept gently into the bedroom, Bokue Keikain slowly opened his eyes. The air was still thick with the scent of battle from the previous night, clinging stubbornly to the sheets and the walls.
He lay on his side, arms wrapped around a sleeping girl who rested with her back curled against his chest, her breathing soft and even.
Since Yukina hadn't shown up last night, Bokue's entire "firepower" had been directed exclusively at Nagisa.
From just past 7 PM, they'd gone from the bathroom to the living room, from the living room to the bedroom, then out to the kitchen for a midnight snack... during which they'd kept going. Then it was back to the bedroom. Then the living room. Then the bathroom. Again.
All in all, they'd changed locations at least five or six times.
By the end, Nagisa couldn't even remember how many times she'd "climbed the mountain." The only thing she recalled was her inner sanctuary filling up again and again—like a cup placed under a waterfall, filled to the brim but never allowed to overflow.
By the time they finally decided to rest, dawn was already breaking.
These days, Bokue didn't need to sleep. It wasn't a necessity anymore—more like a way to unwind. Like soaking in a hot tub or getting a massage. Nice, but not essential.
The clock on the wall read just shy of 8:00 AM.
Yeah... there's still a lot to do today. Better get up early.
With that thought, Bokue gently shifted his arms, pulling away from Nagisa's soft warmth.
Pop.
A subtle sound echoed in the morning stillness, and the sheets beneath Nagisa darkened instantly.
Sensing his absence, she stirred, murmuring something incoherent in her sleep. Slowly, she rolled over and cracked open a single drowsy eye to look at him.
"Big Bro... are you leaving?"
"Yeah."
He brushed her cheek gently.
"Got a lot to handle today. Gotta get a head start."
"Mmm~"
Nagisa closed her eyes again, nuzzling into his hand like a sleepy kitten enjoying every last second of affection.
"Then after you're done... make sure to come see me again, okay?"
"I will. Promise."
"You're the best... I love you the most, Big Bro..."
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A blink later, he was already somewhere else.
This time, inside an office building—headquarters of Itogami Island's Special Zone Security Force, otherwise known as Natsuki Minamiya's usual place of work.
Gone were the days when Bokue needed spiritual coordinates to teleport. With his recent power-up, he could now jump anywhere he imagined.
And this morning, he was at Natsuki's office.
The hallway was quiet, not a soul in sight. Whether it was because this section of HQ rarely saw visitors or because it was still early, Bokue didn't know.
But generally speaking, if someone as powerful as Natsuki Minamiya had a line at her door, that meant Itogami was in critical danger.
This kind of peace was preferable.
He knocked politely on her office door.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Two seconds later, her familiar voice called from inside:
"Come in."
At least she was in.
Pushing the door open, Bokue saw Natsuki hunched over her desk, scribbling away at some report. When she looked up and saw him, she barely reacted—just raised her pen and gestured with the tip toward the adjoining room.
"Astarte's in the next room. Bed, chair—whatever you need's in there. Just keep it down. I'm afraid if I hear anything, I might get pregnant."
Bokue: "..."
He suddenly felt like her mental image of him had taken a weird turn.
But then again, she had walked in on something intense yesterday morning.
No point trying to explain. That'd just make things worse.
With a sigh, Bokue turned away without a word, gently closing the door behind him as he headed into the adjoining room.
Just as Natsuki had said, it looked like a break room—chair, desk, a single bed. Most likely her personal nap space.
And there, sitting primly on the bed in a maid outfit, was a petite blue-haired girl.
Upon seeing him, she promptly kicked off her black shoes and lay back on the bed, arms stretched out toward him like a child asking for a hug.
Bokue: "???"
He blinked in confusion.
"...What are you doing?"
"Query accepted," Astarte replied, still holding her pose. "According to Officer Minamiya, my last energy replenishment occurred in this manner. Therefore, I recommend repeating the same method to ensure stable performance. If necessary, a slightly more aggressive technique may also be employed."
Aggressive technique...? Let's not even go there.
"Well, guess we might need to get a little aggressive..."
Bokue muttered, stepping forward and lifting her gently into his arms.
As golden magnetic energy began to swirl around him, the process of "charging" began.
Ideally, it was supposed to be a slow buildup—kind of like a fast-charging phone. Even with new tech, it still takes a few minutes. Not one second.
Bokue intended to ease into it. Keep the side effects minimal.
But—
"Mmn...!"
Within seconds, Astarte's pale cheeks flushed crimson. Her breathing quickened. Her petite body squirmed involuntarily in his arms.
And worst of all—Bokue could feel it. A subtle tremor beneath her maid skirt, followed by tiny golden droplets dripping down from below.
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