The date with Sona was unfolding like a scene from a dream, but for the "invisible audience" of female leads, it was a torture of jealousy and sweetness.
Before leaving, Alex stood in the foyer of the Runcandel estate.
Alexander's Inner Voice:
[Internal Thought: Ciel, suppress my magic power to 1%. I don't want to walk into the Sitri district looking like a tactical nuke. Let's look 'normal' for once.]
[Ciel: "Affirmative, darling. Mana density reduced. You now appear to have the magical capacity of a newborn devil."]
[Internal Thought: Perfect. From Peak Satan class to a beginner. Not even a sensor type like Sona will see it coming. Aren't I great?]
The Girls:'No! You're terrifyingly good at hiding! If we didn't hear your voice, we'd think you were a regular human!'
Alex grabbed the keys to his customized Ducati and roared out of the driveway. The black bike hummed under him as he reached the meeting point Sona had sent.
The Breathtaking President
Sona was waiting. She had traded her glasses for contacts and her uniform for a short, strapless, layered, ruffled black dress. She looked like a gothic porcelain doll, elegant yet daring.
Alexander's Inner Voice:
[Internal Thought: ...Whoa. Okay, Ciel, restart my heart. She's breathtaking. I knew she was pretty, but this? Sona-tan is a 12/10 today. I might actually lose my cool.]
"W-what do you think?" Sona asked, fidgeting with her small bag.
"You are breathtakingly beautiful, Sona," Alex said, his voice sincere and deep. Sona's face turned a shade of pink that rivaled a sunset. "Hop on. Hold tight."
Sona climbed onto the back of the Ducati, her arms wrapping firmly around Alex's waist, her chest pressing against his back.
Sona's Thought:'His back is so broad... and he smells like sandalwood and power. I never want to let go.'
Sweetness in the Kitchen
After a delicious breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup at a quiet cafe, Alex drove her to a modern building. Sona saw the signs for a hotel nearby and her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.
"If you're in that much of a hurry, I can take you to the hotel instead?" Alex teased, glancing back with a smirk.
"A-Alexander! Behave yourself!" Sona squeaked, her face exploding in red.
"Relax," he laughed, taking her hand. "I booked this for us. Let's go."
He led her into a high-end Baking Class for Lovers. Sona stood stunned.
Alexander's Inner Voice:
[Internal Thought: I know she loves baking but... well, let's be honest, her skills are a bit of a disaster. She treats a kitchen like a math equation and it usually ends in a minor explosion. I figured a professional class would be fun.]
Sona:'He remembered my hobby? And he noticed I'm bad at it?! I should be mad, but he's so thoughtful!'
They put on matching aprons. The session was chaotic and sweet. Alex kept flicking baking powder onto Sona's nose or dabbing flour on her cheeks. When she pouted and punched his shoulder, he just laughed and stepped behind her. He wrapped his arms around her, taking her hands in his to show her how to properly knead the dough.
Alexander's Inner Voice:
[Internal Thought: Her hands are so small. And she's so soft... I can smell the vanilla on her skin. This is much better than fighting gods.]
The surrounding couples gave Alex a "thumbs up," clearly impressed by his moves. By the end, they had managed to create a beautiful chocolate cake. Alex carefully packed it into a box, and they walked out of the building, the scent of chocolate clinging to them.
The Listening Audience:
Rias: (Crying into a pillow) "I want to bake a cake with Alex! Sona, you thief!"Akeno: (Licking her lips) "The way he held her from behind... oh, Alexander-kun, you really are a natural."Grayfia: (Smiling softly while cleaning) 'Master is truly enjoying himself. I'm glad.'
Alexander's Inner Voice:
[Internal Thought: That was fun. But the day isn't over yet. Now for the 'Grand Finale' of the date. Ciel, is the private spot ready?]