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The next morning, the sun rose as usual.
"So comfortable."
Aozaki Reiji stretched, yawned, and slowly got out of bed, greeted by the bright light of the morning sun.
He casually tugged at his clothes, which had been pulled open.
Then he blinked a few times, taking a few seconds to adjust himself.
It was another night sharing a bed, yet unlike previous times, it was a pure night.
Although he had tried his best to empty his mind, this situation could only last a few more days at most.
"Should I go back to my own room to sleep from now on..."
Aozaki Reiji stretched his vibrant body while pondering this trivial thought that usually only surfaced after the fact.
But compared to whether to return to his room to sleep, there was something more important awaiting him.
It was almost seven o'clock, and according to some Human World experts, this was the most suitable time to wake up.
"Ah~ It's time to prepare breakfast for that kid who likes to sleep in."
As if thinking of a pleasant scene, Aozaki Reiji enthusiastically strode towards the kitchen.
Then, just as he reached the living room, he saw Senjumaru, who had been waiting at the door since who knew when.
As soon as Senjumaru saw Aozaki Reiji, she immediately showed a flower-like smile, her eyes narrowing into slits.
But very quickly, Senjumaru, realizing that she shouldn't show such a happy smile to this annoying little brat, immediately coughed twice, and like a face-changing performance, instantly put on a serious expression.
"Good morning, Reiji-kun!"
Senjumaru clasped her hands in front of her and bowed gracefully towards him.
At first glance, she really looked like a noble lady from a wealthy family.
However, Aozaki Reiji, who knew that this woman's true nature was about to be exposed, immediately took a step back vigilantly.
He assumed the secret defensive stance of the Genryu school, with both hands covering his face.
He had learned this move from Shunsui back when he was a student.
It was mainly to prevent facial strikes from Yamamoto when he was angered to the point of exasperation.
"What do you want to do? Have you finally given up, become exasperated, and turned into a dark-bellied yandere?"
"Let me tell you this first: although I'm a complete control freak, I'm not interested in yanderes. Even if you get my body, you won't get my heart."
"...What nonsense are you talking about, you little fellow!?"
Had he been with Hikifune Kirio for a night and wasn't sober? Or was his brain clogged with something strange?
Senjumaru tilted her head in confusion.
A mere Senjumaru dared to look at him with such pity.
Aozaki Reiji's eye twitched immediately, and he pursed his lips:
"So what exactly are you doing here? Are you a middle school student who comes to the cafeteria on time every day?"
"As expected, you look like an older sister, but inside you're just an immature little girl!"
Hearing this, the senior older sister who was being teased puffed out her cheeks and strongly retorted:
"No, I'm not! Why do you all treat me like a child!?"
"I'm clearly a legitimate Royal Special Forces member! I'm a Shinigami who was promoted to the Zero Division hundreds of years ago!"
"Show some respect to your senior, kid!"
"'Special Forces' sounds completely unrelated to 'legitimate,' doesn't it?" Aozaki Reiji muttered.
"That doesn't matter! You haven't forgotten our promise, have you? Today, I'm going to learn how to make that dessert."
Senjumaru retorted with a serious expression.
Speaking of which, there seemed to be such a thing...
But Aozaki Reiji hadn't taken it to heart at all.
Yesterday, after teaching this young lady how to use an egg beater, he had originally wanted to teach her more.
But this young lady seemed uninterested, showing that she really had no interest in cooking.
However, speaking of which, didn't she break down last night?
Why was she suddenly so energetic again?
Aozaki Reiji looked at this troublesome child in confusion.
Then, he only saw Senjumaru looking sullen, lowering her head, and starting to make small movements with her hands inside her clothes.
"I originally wanted to discuss it with you last night, but you didn't come back all night..."
"Huh? What did you say?"
Aozaki Reiji was stunned.
Did he hear correctly?
This woman waited for him all night?
"Nothing at all! Anyway, you must teach me today!"
When Aozaki Reiji asked this, Senjumaru's rebellious personality seemed to awaken, and she walked into the kitchen without looking back.
Feeling the man follow her in, she glanced at Aozaki Reiji defiantly.
"To prevent Reiji-kun from not teaching seriously, I specifically studied the recipe last night! I'll definitely learn it today."
"Wow... you even self-studied? That's pretty impressive!"
Aozaki Reiji stroked his chin.
"Then show me what you've learned first."
He pulled over a chair and sat down, amusing himself by folding his arms and watching Senjumaru's movements.
But thankfully, from Senjumaru's movements, it was clear that she hadn't forgotten what he taught her yesterday.
Aside from asking Aozaki Reiji where the ingredients were, she didn't say a single extra word.
She skillfully cracked the eggs, poured the egg yolks and egg whites into the bowl, and stirred them thoroughly.
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but frown.
Although her movements were skilled, the necessary ingredients were clearly missing.
Was it a new method he didn't know about?
Something Kirio had come up with?
However, thinking that Senjumaru was a novice, he couldn't help but remind her:
"Don't you need anything else? Fine sugar, milk, rum, I usually put all of these in together. Is this a new method of yours?"
"Hmm? Oh, yes, I know, but how do I use those things?"
"Hmm, so, you spent all last night..."
Aozaki Reiji raised his hands, pinched Senjumaru's face, and gently pulled it from side to side.
"What exactly were you learning?"
"But of course, if you tell me that you're a cooking genius and can learn how to make things without a teacher during the cooking process, I'll be very pleased."
"..."
Senjumaru froze completely.
Her confident smile was stuck on her face like a mask, and she tilted her head slightly.
Then, in the blink of an eye, her facial expression trembled, her little nose sniffled, and she was on the verge of tears.
"It's all Reiji-kun's fault! I was just thinking of waiting for you to come back to study together; I didn't even look at much myself!"
What was this woman doing?
"Hey, hey, you've completely lost your senior demeanor now, though it's also cute, but this isn't the time to act cute."
Aozaki Reiji was deeply impressed, completely helpless with this woman, and could only sigh resignedly.
The Soul King, who specifically chose the Zero Division to protect him.
What kind of hell do you live in to find such people as guards?
If you're being threatened, just blink!
Is our great Soul Society so short on people?
If not, I can recommend an Old Man to you, the kind who's incredibly fierce in a fight!
What?
That Old Man isn't a decent person in private either!?
Then never mind!
Looking at the little foolish girl with teary eyes, sniffing anxiously.
Aozaki Reiji could only stand unhappily in front of the island counter.
He pulled open the cabinet doors and took out various ingredients.
Seeing Senjumaru's pitiful, wronged expression.
Aozaki Reiji looked at his unaccomplished daughter (?) with a loving expression, like a benevolent father who embraces everything.
"You didn't study well usually, so I'll teach you hand-in-hand after I finish making breakfast!"
"...Reiji, Reiji-kun... Reiji-kun!!!"
The embarrassing older sister, on the verge of a mental breakdown, found a reliance and, with a "whoosh," threw herself into Aozaki Reiji's arms.
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