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"Sigh…"
After preparing Senjumaru's room, Aozaki Reiji returned to Hikifune Kirio's boudoir and let out a long sigh.
It was as if all the strength had been drained from his body, and he slumped weakly onto the sofa.
Hikifune Kirio, who had already consumed her fifth glass of fine wine, still held her porcelain cup with a hearty demeanor.
She tilted her head slightly, a faint smile gracing the corners of her lips.
"Aren't you going to rest yet? It's already very late."
She spoke softly, her voice like a gentle breeze in the deep night, carrying a hint of languor and tenderness.
"Ah… I still have problems to solve, I can hardly wait. By the way, Kirio, why aren't you sleeping?"
Aozaki Reiji got up and looked at the big sister with a broad mind in front of him.
The single big sister (?) who brought the strange little brother into her boudoir didn't seem to understand the principle that girls should protect themselves.
"I feel like you still need me for something, so I don't want to sleep until you tell me. Is that alright?"
Hikifune Kirio took a small sip of wine, her eyes clear and firm, like stars twinkling in the night sky.
Aozaki Reiji opened his mouth speechlessly, took a deep breath, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in his heart.
What the hell is going on?
This woman, who should have been the type to be a bold and forthright brother, how did she become so adorable?!
So clever and understanding, she's practically a warm, comforting quilt! I'm almost moved to tears!
"If you want to learn how to cook in the Soul King Palace, then I should be able to help."
—The warm big sister said so.
There was absolutely no reason to refuse, and Aozaki Reiji nodded quickly with an expression of admiration.
"Okay, then I'll leave it to you, Kirio. Let me use the kitchen next to your room for a while."
"Mm, I understand. Can I be your teacher then?"
"A teacher? You're so direct, I thought you'd be a bit more subtle."
"But I want to teach you, so I'm asking you. Can you let me be your cooking teacher?"
Hikifune Kirio blinked her large eyes as if cheating.
She gazed directly at Aozaki Reiji, once again making it impossible for Aozaki Reiji to refuse.
If Hikifune Kirio were a few hundred or a thousand years younger.
Aozaki Reiji would have hugged her without a word and given her several loud kisses.
However, doing that to a bold and charming mature woman in her prime would be too strange.
Aozaki Reiji could only respond to Hikifune Kirio with a grateful smile, accepting her help.
"…"
The single big sister's sexy lips curved into a barely perceptible arc, becoming even more alluring.
...
"Mmm~"
The next morning, Senjumaru opened her eyes early.
She stretched, then sat up from the bed and moved her body.
Because the room was hastily tidied up last night.
The room appeared somewhat empty, with not many furnishings, only a very ordinary large bed.
But for Senjumaru, this simple environment gave her a feeling as if she had been separated from the world.
After all, as a Zero Division member and in charge of the Divine Weapon Squad.
Although it was boring, she had long been accustomed to a life of luxury.
In fact, Senjumaru preferred to taste the delicious food made by Kirio.
Although the culinary skills of the Divine Weapons were also quite excellent, there was still a certain gap compared to Hikifune Kirio.
Not to mention the irresistible deliciousness of the "takeout" Aozaki Reiji sent when they were in the Seireitei.
That perfectly balanced taste seemed to penetrate deep into one's Souls, making it impossible to resist.
Thinking of this, Senjumaru couldn't help but shake her head:
"…No, no, I can't be so embarrassing anymore."
"Senjumaru, you can't let your juniors' expectations of you be completely shattered, hmm!"
Senjumaru cheered herself on in her heart:
"Hmph hmph, I must pull myself together!"
She clenched her fists in front of her.
As she moved, her soft long hair also swayed gently.
Although Senjumaru knew she had lost all face in front of her two juniors.
But as their senior, she still had to try her best to maintain her last shred of dignity.
The clock on the wall showed it was exactly seven in the morning.
Senjumaru got out of bed with vigor, quickly folding the quilt.
Her stocking-clad feet stepped directly onto the floor, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Then, she decided to take on the responsibility of a senior and go wake up the two juniors who might still be sound asleep.
Senjumaru left her room with great energy and turned to Aozaki Reiji's door next door.
When she stood at the doorway, she keenly noticed something unusual; there was no one's presence in the room.
Not only that, from her observation, Aozaki Reiji seemed not to have returned to his room all night.
This discovery made her tilt her head in confusion.
"Reiji-kun, did something happen last night that kept him from coming back? To abandon his junior and just fall asleep on his own, as a senior, I really…"
Senjumaru said, immediately feeling ashamed of her immaturity, and covered her forehead with a "slap," letting out a deep sigh.
If this continues, the image of a "reliable senior" in Reiji-kun's heart will completely collapse!
I must find a way to salvage it!
Senjumaru didn't realize.
In fact, from the first time she embarrassed herself, she had no senior image to speak of.
Like an energetic Siamese cat, she pretended to be calm and swiftly ran towards the living room.
Entering the already open living room door, she saw Hikifune Kirio eating breakfast.
Senjumaru quickly tidied her hair and the hem of her skirt, making sure nothing was amiss.
Then, a bright smile appeared on her face as she greeted enthusiastically:
"Hikifune Kirio, good morning! You're really early."
"…Because I didn't sleep a wink all night."
Hikifune Kirio gracefully picked up her knife and fork, skillfully cut a piece of bacon, and put it into her mouth.
While chewing her food, she turned her head to look at Senjumaru.
She lifted her chin slightly, gestured towards the table, and said:
"Here, your portion is also ready."
Indeed, a similar breakfast was already placed in the seat next to her.
This breakfast looked very tempting.
The fried bacon and ham emitted an alluring aroma, the half-cooked eggs were a pale yellow, the toasted bread slices gave off a faint charred scent, and the plated fruit was fresh and juicy.
Next to it, there were also three drinks: milk, coffee, and juice.
It could be said to be very rich.
It was different from the breakfasts of various Western countries, yet it incorporated characteristics from all of them.
Senjumaru looked at the breakfast in front of her in surprise.
"This, could it be Reiji-kun made it for me? Is it really for me?"
Hikifune Kirio enjoyed her own portion, reluctantly stopped eating, and took the time to nod:
"That's right, after you secretly ate dessert yesterday, Reiji seemed to think you liked Western cuisine."
"But he didn't know which kind you liked, so he combined all the parts he liked."
"Reiji is indeed a culinary genius; he only took one night to get used to the Soul King Palace environment and make these things."
"Actually, that's just because of the novelty, my favorite is still the usual…"
Senjumaru waved her hand.
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