Aya stood in front of the full-length mirror in a modest, cream-colored house dress, adjusting her hair with trembling fingers. No matter how many times she looked, her reflection felt… unreal.
Her skin was smoother, glowing faintly even without makeup. Her eyes seemed bigger, lashes naturally curled, and her lips looked like she'd just finished kissing. Her breasts strained slightly against the soft fabric of her dress, fuller now — rounded with a natural bounce. Her hips, once narrow, now had a feminine curve that even she noticed when she walked.
She'd blossomed.
And her heart fluttered with nervous joy.
"Rikuto…" she whispered, remembering last night's heat — the way he touched her, looked at her, kissed her like she was the most precious woman on Earth.
Her legs squeezed together reflexively at the memory.
Just then — the front door opened.
"AYA!" a sharp, familiar voice called out.
Aya jumped. Her eyes widened. "M-Mom?!"
She rushed out of the bedroom, tying her apron around her waist. In the living room stood Mitsuki Reina — her mother. Still only in her early forties, Reina looked like she was barely in her thirties. Tall, busty, with wide hips, flawless skin, and the kind of presence that turned heads effortlessly. She wore a tight crimson blouse tucked into a black pencil skirt that hugged her curves like sin.
Behind her was Aya's younger sister Rina — twenty-two, fashionable, seductive, playful — and every bit her mother's daughter in beauty.
"Oh—there you are," Reina said, setting her bag down. "I've been calling for days. Why weren't you answering?"
Aya smiled nervously. "Sorry, I—things were… a bit hectic."
Rina stared at her. Her expression shifted into surprise. "Whoa… you look… different."
Reina turned sharply. Her eyes scanned Aya with a sharp, almost predatory gaze.
Her brow furrowed slightly.
"You do look different…" she said slowly. "Your skin… your body…"
"I-I've been eating better," Aya lied quickly, cheeks flushing. "And resting more."
Rina leaned in with a teasing smirk. "Or maybe someone's been getting some good dick lately—"
"RINA!" Aya blurted, horrified.
But Reina didn't laugh.
She stepped closer.
Her eyes narrowed subtly, lips pursed as she scanned her daughter from head to toe. She could feel something had shifted. Not just physically, but emotionally. Aya seemed more relaxed. Radiant. Satisfied in a way she never had been.
It bothered her — in ways she couldn't admit.
> [System Notification: New Target Detected – Mitsuki Reina]
Status: Widow. High Libido Suppressed. Dormant Curiosity: 74%.
Bond Level: 0 → 1 (Triggered by indirect jealousy)
Host's transformation of primary partner has created a ripple. Reina now subconsciously perceives Aya's bloom as tied to Host.
From the hallway, Rikuto stepped out in a plain black t-shirt and grey sweatpants that clung to his thighs. His hair was still wet, his jaw freshly shaved.
The moment Reina laid eyes on him — she paused.
Her eyes flickered.
He was… different too. Gone was the moping loser her daughter had married. This Rikuto stood tall, confident, calm — with a quiet, magnetic intensity. His eyes met Reina's briefly, and she felt an odd flutter in her chest.
Dangerous.
"Mother-in-law," he said, bowing slightly. "Good to see you again."
His voice was smooth. Controlled. And just flirtatious enough to leave a ghost of heat in the air.
Reina cleared her throat. "You… look healthier," she said carefully.
"I've had someone taking good care of me," he replied, glancing toward Aya with a warmth that made her blush instantly.
Reina noticed it.
Not just the look — but the way Aya responded.
The nervous giggle. The shy sparkle. The sensual glow.
It stirred something inside her.
> [System Notification: Lust Awakening – Reina's subconscious has begun comparing herself to her daughter.]
Trigger Event: Witnessed post-intimacy chemistry.
Confidence crack detected. Minor Jealousy registered.
New Passive Quest Unlocked: "Mother's Pride"
Objective: Tease Reina into noticing you as a man.
Reward: Unlocks 10% of her suppressed libido.
Bonus: +1 Seduction Skill Point
Rikuto smirked internally.
It had begun.
He walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge casually. His biceps flexed as he reached up to grab a bottle of water. From the corner of his eye, he caught Reina's gaze lingering on his forearm — just a moment too long.
Then she looked away sharply, lips tightening.
Aya bustled past to set the table.
"Would you like to stay for lunch, Mom?" she asked sweetly.
Reina hesitated. "Just tea. I have a meeting later."
But she sat.
And her eyes kept returning to Rikuto.
Watching.
Studying.
Even as she sipped her tea, her fingers tapped idly against the cup, thighs crossed tightly. Rikuto sat opposite her, legs relaxed, occasionally glancing up and offering the most subtle, disarming smile.
She didn't smile back.
But her eyes betrayed her.
Something had shifted in this house — something hot and forbidden.
And Reina could feel it.
She left soon after, with Rina trailing behind. But at the doorway, she turned back and looked at Rikuto one last time.
"You've changed," she said flatly.
He met her gaze, voice low and smooth.
"People do… when they finally understand what they want."
Her eyes flickered — something unreadable in them — before she turned and walked out.
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> [System Notification: Reina Bond Level 1 → 2]
Reina is now mildly aware of your physical presence. Emotional walls still high. Libido suppression at 68%.
Side Quest Progress: 32% – "Mother's Pride"
That night, as Rikuto lay beside Aya, she curled into him with a quiet hum.
"Thank you… for everything," she whispered.
He kissed the top of her head.
"You have no idea how much I'm just getting started."