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Hikifune Kirio knew her request was a bit abrupt.
To avoid Aozaki Reiji disliking her, Hikifune Kirio had tried to suppress and conceal her feelings.
But humans, after all, have their limits.
Events changed faster than her mindset.
She originally thought the Soul King Palace only had one embarrassing senior who was not to be feared at all.
But before she knew it, that silly senior had turned into a cute, clumsy junior.
Both his appearance and personality were full of appeal to Aozaki Reiji.
In contrast, Hikifune Kirio felt she was just a glutton who loved cooking.
Hikifune Kirio had to admit that she felt competitive towards Senjumaru, and at the same time, a deep sense of inferiority.
Herself, with only food in her eyes and a carefree attitude.
Compared to the ever-changing older sister who was sometimes aloof and sometimes adorable.
Most people wouldn't even need to think about which one to choose.
Thinking this, Hikifune Kirio's mood became even more complicated.
However, Aozaki Reiji, as a man with deep research into the psychological health of multiple women, fully understood Hikifune Kirio's thoughts.
Precisely because he understood, he did not act rashly.
Instead, he looked seriously into Hikifune Kirio's eyes.
"Of course, I'd be delighted to kiss you. But Kirio, do you only want that kind of kiss?"
He asked softly.
"!!?" Hikifune Kirio tilted her head, a surprised expression on her face.
This question was unexpected and caught her off guard.
"If you just want a kiss, then I don't mind. But I don't think we are people whose relationship only needs to be maintained by a kiss."
He continued.
"...How sly."
Hikifune Kirio blushed and turned her face away, not knowing what to say, only managing to squeeze out these two words.
A complex emotion surged in her heart, a mix of shyness and a little anger, but more than anything, joy.
Aozaki Reiji completely saw through Hikifune Kirio's momentary impulse.
Of course, it was a welcome thing for a beautiful older sister to want him to kiss her.
But for their current relationship to advance further, the catalyst needed was not so-called jealousy.
Especially for a pure girl like Hikifune Kirio, indulging in jealousy would certainly lead to regret.
Aozaki Reiji wore a relaxed smile on his face, skillfully operating the Reiatsu cooking method he had only learned yesterday.
"If you have time, could you come and help me? I need you, Kirio."
"Mmm… I understand."
The culinary master, who had just adjusted her emotions, instantly regained her usual boldness.
Once she entered the chef's state, her focus and seriousness were no less than anyone else's.
As the only the Soul King Palace chef, Hikifune Kirio displayed strength that surpassed ordinary culinary masters.
It could even be said that, even her former culinary mentor, Aozaki Reiji.
Before he had fully mastered the technique of cooking food with Reiatsu, he still had a certain gap in culinary skills compared to her.
With the full assistance of this culinary genius, Aozaki Reiji's learning progress was rapid.
If he continued at this rate, he should be able to fully master it tonight, but the learning time could be appropriately extended for a few more days.
Aozaki Reiji secretly made his plans in his heart.
After learning this technique, he should go to the Hōōden to learn sword forging.
Aozaki Reiji also had some expectations for learning sword forging techniques.
If he could really learn to forge a Zanpakuto…
Those days would be too wonderful, truly unimaginable.
Then, in a study where time was completely forgotten, time quickly came to midnight.
Aozaki Reiji stretched, as if his body was truly tired, and said:
"That's enough, let's stop here for today. It's time to sleep."
"…"
Hikifune Kirio looked at him, her gaze shifting slightly, without saying a word.
This young man was indeed a super genius at learning; he had completely learned her cooking skills.
"You go to sleep first. I'll clean everything up when I come out, don't worry. So… continue tomorrow night?"
"...I understand."
Hikifune Kirio's dim eyes lit up slightly.
Although she didn't know why Aozaki Reiji, even though he had already learned it, still suggested continuing tomorrow night, But that wasn't important; this was good, and she didn't want to dwell on this meaningless question too much.
"...Ah, wait a moment."
Just then, Aozaki Reiji seemed to suddenly remember something, stood up, and slowly walked towards her.
Hikifune Kirio looked up at him, somewhat puzzled.
Watching Aozaki Reiji's usual gentle smile gradually approach her…
Her body instantly became stiff and immobile, as if filled with lead.
"!!!"
The next second, Hikifune Kirio only felt her shoulders being tightly grasped.
Immediately after, a pair of soft lips gently landed on her own lips.
Her lips were scalding hot as if burned by fire, clearly feeling Aozaki Reiji's warmth.
Aozaki Reiji's movements were very proper, and there was no further physical contact.
However, even just like this, Hikifune Kirio's heart felt like it was about to leap out of her throat.
She slowly closed her eyes, relaxing her entire body, as if completely surrendering herself to Aozaki Reiji, letting him do as he pleased.
"Ha…"
When Aozaki Reiji let go, Hikifune Kirio instinctively gasped for air, a blush spreading across her face, seemingly with a hint of unfulfilled longing.
But Aozaki Reiji had already fulfilled her request, would it be too much to go further?
Hikifune Kirio looked at Aozaki Reiji with a questioning gaze, not understanding why he was suddenly willing to do this to her again.
Aozaki Reiji blinked, a mischievous smile appearing on his face after getting his way.
"Because I wanted to kiss you, Kirio, just like that, it has nothing to do with anyone else."
"Ugh…"
Hikifune Kirio felt the heat within her, turned, and stumbled out of the room.
About ten minutes later, Aozaki Reiji, having finished what he was doing, stepped out of the room.
At this moment, he saw Hikifune Kirio quietly sitting by the bed.
"Not planning to sleep yet?" Aozaki Reiji asked, blinking.
"...Mm." Hikifune Kirio replied softly.
"Something you want to tell me?"
Aozaki Reiji sat down beside her, gently took her hand, and asked softly.
Hikifune Kirio's face flushed slightly, she lowered her head somewhat shyly, and replied with a trembling voice:
"It's too late today… How about… how about we just sleep here?"
After speaking, she secretly looked up to observe Aozaki Reiji's reaction.
Aozaki Reiji raised his eyebrows slightly, revealing a mischievous smile, and after a moment of contemplation, he said with a feigned serious expression:
"A man and a woman alone, that's not quite right."
Hearing this, Hikifune Kirio's face became even redder, and she bit her lip, seemingly wanting to say something but not daring to speak.
Aozaki Reiji looked at her shy appearance and couldn't help but laugh:
"But I'm afraid of the dark, so it seems there's no other way."
Hikifune Kirio breathed a sigh of relief, a smile finally appearing on her face.
However, at this very moment, on the other side.
Senjumaru leaned against her room door in an elegant posture, like a exquisite sculpture.
Her beautiful peach blossom eyes stared lifelessly at the staircase at the end of the hallway, muttering to herself:
"Not coming back today either… He did that and didn't even apologize to me, that hateful guy."
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, her mood growing increasingly sour, so she narrowed her eyes, turned, pushed open her room door, and walked inside.
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