Raphiel watched the scene with a beaming smile.
Suddenly struck by an idea, she tip‑toed up to Rei Ao.
"Then, before we part—"
She deliberately drew out the words, a sly light dancing in her eyes.
Rei Ao got the hint at once.
He slipped an arm around her waist and, to everyone's surprise, lowered his head and kissed her.
Raphiel's triumphant grin froze.
Her fair cheeks flushed bright red in an instant; even her pointed ears turned pink.
"W‑w‑wow! Raphi is actually blushing!"
Like a sailor spotting a new continent, Satania pointed and shouted, forgetting all about reclaiming her fork.
Raphiel—for once—panicked, clamping both hands over her burning face.
"I‑it's only a tactical move…"
Rei Ao let her go with a wicked grin and turned to his next target.
Gabriel backed up two full steps.
"W‑wait, I never agreed—"
Before she could finish, Rei Ao cupped her face and kissed her.
The angel girl went rigid; her normally lazy expression froze, and every feather on her wings puffed out.
Satania doubled over with laughter.
"The fallen angel got kissed so hard her feathers stood on end!"
Gabriel snapped out of it, mortified, and gave Satania a furious kick.
"Go to hell, Satania!"
But the redness creeping up her ears betrayed her feelings completely.
When Satania's turn came, she threw her arms around Rei Ao eagerly.
"He‑he, Master, gimme a kiss~"
She didn't even finish the sentence before rising up on her tip‑toes herself.
Vignette watched helplessly, muttering under her breath, "Th‑this is so shameless…"
Yet when Rei Ao turned to her, she didn't dodge; she just blushed and shut her eyes.
When the farewell kisses were done, her demon wings gave two small, involuntary flaps—exposing the joy inside.
The Yukinoshita sisters reacted very differently.
Yukino glared coldly at Rei Ao, but when he came close she didn't pull away—only turned her face slightly aside.
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Miyuki blushed, but kept her composure.
Mafuyu Kirisu was shy as well, yet at Rei Ao's signal she still walked up, clicking toward him in black‑stockinged heels.
Mabel was terrified he would force a kiss and then bolt.
Finally, it was Alicia's turn.
She stood off to the side, twisting her skirt hem without realizing it.
Her cheeks were pink, her gaze flitting everywhere.
When Rei Ao looked at her, her heart hammered so hard it nearly leapt from her chest.
But he only smiled gently and ruffled her hair.
Only then did Alicia drift out of the flirtatious haze.
She remembered she wasn't as close to Rei Ao as Yukino and the others, and an unaccountable disappointment washed over her.
Head down, she replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's: "Okay…"
He watched the girls leave one after another, then walked back to the living room.
Sora was sprawled on the sofa like a lazy cat, silver hair spilling over a cushion.
"Ahh, the beach was fun, but home is the comfiest after all!"
She nuzzled the pillow contentedly.
From the kitchen came the clash of ladle and wok—Tohru was making dinner.
Her dragon tail swayed happily as she hummed a tune from another world.
Mai Sakurajima and Nodoka Toyohama were repacking luggage in one corner.
Nodoka folded each piece of clothing carefully, sneaking glances at Mai every so often.
Since last night she hadn't known how to face her cousin.
"Where should this go?"
She held up a delicate shell ornament—a seaside souvenir.
Mai didn't even look up.
"Anywhere. It'll vanish into some corner soon enough."
Her voice was bland, yet held an almost imperceptible fondness.
Elsewhere, Futaba and Ilias were curled on the long sofa watching TV, colorful special effects lighting their absorbed faces.
Seeing such a warm tableau filled Rei Ao with gratitude.
He leaned on the doorframe, a smile creeping across his lips.
These ordinary, everyday moments were the most precious treasures.
The snap of Emilia closing her book shattered the peace.
She gazed at Rei Ao; emerald eyes shimmered with displeasure.
"Rei Ao‑kun, these last two days you seem… very busy."
He raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?"
"Busy entertaining the newcomers—no time for us."
She huffed, cheeks puffing slightly.
"Tell me, have you grown tired of the old and fancy the new?"
Pleased though she was to welcome the Amagami family and Shirahi girls, Emilia was a little jealous.
Tohru's tail shot bolt‑upright; dragon ears twitched alertly as she poked her head out of the kitchen.
"Eh? Rei Ao-sama doesn't like Tohru anymore?"
Her eyes welled at once, as if tears would fall the next second.
Futaba and Sora paused their game, turning simultaneously, eyes brimming with reproach.
Rei Ao felt a headache coming on.
He strode straight to Emilia.
Before she could react, he scooped her into a bridal carry.
"W‑wait! What are you—"
She yelped; the book thudded to the floor.
"You think I'm fickle? Looks like I'll have to prove just how much I like you."
Rei Ao grinned devilishly and carried her toward the bedroom.
The bedroom door banging open startled the others.
Tohru's eyes lit up; she dropped her spatula and dashed after them.
Futaba, Sora, and Ilias shared a look, then followed without a word.
In the spacious living room only Mai Sakurajima and Nodoka Toyohama remained.
Nodoka stared blankly at the open bedroom door.
It's… already started!
She swallowed, face crimson, and looked awkwardly at Mai.
"A‑are they always… this bold?"
Mai pressed a weary hand to her forehead.
"You saw exactly what he was like yesterday, didn't you?"
At the memory of last night, Nodoka blushed to the tips of her ears and ducked her head in shame.
Mai sighed deeply and patted her head.
"It's not your fault."
She glanced toward the bedroom, tone complicated.
"Blame that playboy. Looks like we're sisters for life now."
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