The sudden romantic options caused Natsuhi's already not-so-bright brain to crash on the spot. Weren't we supposed to be a "Pure Love Guardian System"? How did it turn into something like a "Gala-Game"?
And what on earth are these three options?
This is just too deadly!
"If you don't even dare to express your love boldly, how will you handle future challenges?! I want to see a river of blood, give it to me!"
The System said so...
"You can't really be talking about challenges, right? Well, I suppose this counts as a challenge to get over that mental hurdle."
"Looks like I have to choose one. Options two and three don't feel like things a person would choose... If I dare to say those last two, I'll definitely be killed."
System: "I actually think Yui might agree, you know. Based on my experience, she's already infatuated with you."
Hearing this, Natsuhi glanced at Yui across from her again. Perhaps her gaze was too direct, as the girl turned away immediately.
"Is she... shy?"
It was certain that Yui had feelings for her, but if she chose the last two just because of that...
"No way, saying something like 'even if you like me' is too much! I'm not the protagonist of a rom-com; I'd definitely be done for."
"System Notification: 10-second countdown! 9! 8!..."
"Whatever!"
Gritting her teeth, Natsuhi stopped overthinking and slapped her forehead.
"Yu... Yui..."
She took a sharp breath. Rather than being prepared, it was more like being forced onto a stage by the System. She hadn't even been this nervous when fighting before!
Her voice was slightly off-key.
"Hm?"
Letting out a cute sound of confusion, Yui tilted her head. It was the first time she had seen Natsuhi show such an awkward expression.
Did something happen?
Thinking of this, Yui's gaze became serious, preparing to treat the matter gravely.
Natsuhi closed her eyes, spread her arms as wide as she could, and used all the courage from her past and present lives to almost shout:
"Wifey! Can you sit in my lap and feed me while acting spoiled?!"
The voice was so loud that it scared the two lovebirds on the tree away. There was even a brief echo in the room...
"Well, I did it. Do whatever you want now!"
"Pfft—cough, cough, cough!!"
Yui stared at Natsuhi in disbelief, her face flushed red, feeling as if her head were about to steam.
"You, you, you... What kind of madness are you spouting suddenly?! Who, who is your wifey! Idiot! Pervert! Lecher! H!"
Yui grabbed the tissue box beside her and threw it at Natsuhi.
"Ouch—!" (Natsuhi screamed)
System: "OK, very successful, there's a chance! Keep going, press the advantage!"
"How the hell is this OK? I clearly just got scolded to death, though why does it feel kind of good hearing Yui curse?"
"Oh no, am I actually a pervert?! When did this happen, why didn't I know?"
This System was simply watching the fun without caring about the consequences, but since it was already out there, there was no taking it back; she had to bite the bullet.
After phrasing it simply, she said:
"Wifey,"
Hearing this intimate address again, Yui's delicate body trembled, but Natsuhi didn't intend to give her a chance to catch her breath.
"If you could feed me yourself, I would definitely be so happy I'd faint!"
Although the tone was exaggerated, the longing in her eyes couldn't be faked.
"And, I bet that food fed by Yui, my 'wifey,' will definitely be infused with the magic of 'love' and become the most delicious meal in this world!"
(This was obviously inspired by her past life's experience at a maid café, Moe-moe-kyun~!)
As she spoke, she leaned forward slightly, close enough to see the fine fuzz on Yui's face and her trembling eyelashes. Her voice was low, carrying a seductive tone.
"Please, my dear wifey? I want to eat... the most perfect breakfast you've prepared for me. Can I?"
This string of words was like a combo attack, completely stunning Yui. The direct address + the compliment + the sincere request combined into an ultimate move that defeated her instantly!
Yui stopped thinking for a moment. Her brain went blank from the overload of shame and some mysterious joy.
Hurtful words like "nonsense" or "shameless" couldn't even be uttered.
The air calmed down again, completely different from the intense heartbeat of the two.
Watching Yui lower her head, Natsuhi was actually uncertain inside, left only to see how much she really liked her.
"She won't beat me up, will she..."
Time seemed to pass for a century. Yui's small voice, almost covered by her breathing, came out:
"...Idiot... How, how could there be such magic..."
Seeing Yui's hesitation, Natsuhi knew there was a chance and decided to add fuel to the fire. At this point, she couldn't give up!
"Of course magic exists!"
Natsuhi was spouting nonsense with a straight face, her eyes radiating a wise light.
"It's hidden in Yui's palms! Only when you feed it to me yourself can the ultimate delicious form of this breakfast be unlocked!"
Although it was a bit embarrassing, she couldn't care less at this point.
After saying that, Natsuhi slightly opened her mouth, making an "ah—" sound, her eyes full of longing.
Yui was stunned by her extremely shameless behavior. The blush on her cheeks spread all the way to her collarbone. She looked at Natsuhi's slightly parted lips, then at the cherry tomato on her own fork, fighting an internal battle.
"This idiot... how can she make such a request so naturally!"
"But... looking at her like this... it seems... really kind of cute?"
Yui's gaze was stolen by Natsuhi's tender lips, which were slightly parted without defense, as if issuing a silent invitation.
This made Yui skip a beat.
"...It looks... really soft... if I kissed it..."
"—!!!"
The moment she realized this thought, Yui was struck by lightning, even her small earlobes turning an alluring pink.
She shook her head forcefully, trying to expel that extremely "dangerous" thought from her mind completely.
But—
She found that the more she tried to forget, the deeper the impression became, as if it wanted to take root and sprout. Her mind even involuntarily thought of further actions...
"So strange, why would I have such thoughts?! It's too shameless, it's all this idiot's fault!"
In order not to let herself go further in an uncontrollable direction, Yui secretly pinched the soft flesh on her waist, forcibly using the pain to dispel the unhealthy thoughts in her heart.
"Do, don't you have hands?!"
She tried to make a final resistance, but her voice lacked conviction.
"I do,"
Natsuhi saw Yui's small movements and was laughing inside, but on the surface, she maintained an innocent and expectant look, even putting her hands behind her back and starting to act rogue!
"But they are currently sealed by the strong desire to 'be fed by wifey,' so they can't move!"
"Help me~ My dear wifey."
System (in super-inciting mode): "Very good, that's the feeling, she's wavering! She was definitely thinking about unbroadcastable things just now! Charge!"
Looking at Natsuhi's look of having her figured out, Yui was both angry and annoyed, but had no way to deal with her. Biting her lower lip, she finally closed her eyes in resignation and compromised with Natsuhi:
"Just, just this once! Don't make it a habit!"
Quickly shoving the cherry tomato into Natsuhi's mouth, Natsuhi's plan succeeded in part, and the next part...
The moment Yui wanted to pull her hand back, she greedily opened her arms, looking at Yui with starry eyes.
"So delicious, thank you wifey!" (Actually, she swallowed the tomato directly, lying with her eyes open.)
"But I feel like something is still missing."
Looking at Natsuhi's slightly 'ominous' movements, Yui's expression became vigilant again:
"...What is it again?!"
An ominous premonition surged in her heart.
Maintaining the posture of open arms, Natsuhi leaned in a bit more.
"Nothing much,"
Natsuhi's voice was low and clear, not beating around the bush, just being frankly modern.
"It's just that I feel you are too far away from me."
Yui was stunned by this sudden direct pitch, a bit slow to react.
"When you fed me just now, it was very close, very good, I felt very at ease."
Natsuhi continued, every word hitting Yui's heart.
"Now you've moved back, I don't like it."
The more Natsuhi spoke, the more convincing she sounded. She raised her hand, pointed to her heart, and frowned slightly, as if stating a simple fact:
"Here, it feels empty. Only when you are close does it not feel empty."
System: "Wow, is this still you? You seem much smarter."
Yui was also stunned by this sentence; all her shame and guard were shattered at this moment by this overly pure desire.
She felt Natsuhi's sincere gaze was like a warm tide, wrapping around her, with nowhere to escape... and she didn't want to escape.
"...Ho, how can you be like this..."
She was still refuting, but her body seemed to have compromised.
"I just am."
Without giving her any retreat, Natsuhi chose to push to the end.
"So, come here, Yui. Give me a hug."
The most direct way to express the simplest request, and also the strongest desire right now—
"I want you to be closer to me, it's as simple as that."
...
A few seconds of silence felt agonizing to Natsuhi...
Yui finally gave up all resistance, and in a barely audible voice, said "Hm."
She slowly, step by step, took the initiative to walk back in front of Natsuhi, without any resistance or trembling, and buried her flushed cheeks into the other's arms, enjoying it.
Silently, without words, Natsuhi hugged the girl tightly with satisfaction.
It seemed as if something shattered at this moment, dissipating...
"Since you said it like that, how can I refuse... You rogue, Natsuhi."