In the past, Alex would never have bothered with emotional conquest or 'dating games.' Wouldn't it be more satisfying to just use force? Otherwise, he'd be wasting his ability.
After all, it was all for power and strength. But now that he didn't lack red hearts or power, Alex rarely used coercive methods on girls. Instead, he preferred to connect emotionally and build relationships. In fact, what he lacked now was genuine affection.
Alex was aware of this change, and there was nothing to object to or overthink; it was a normal life progression. When you're poor, you want money. When you have money, you yearn for true feelings. That's life... So Alex wasn't averse to developing things with Rin.
Strangely, she was a kuudere girl who rarely showed emotion, yet she was dating him? Wait, did this count as dating? He wasn't sure.
The old him, who had scoffed at the idea of pursuing girls emotionally, now found this fascinating. There was a unique sense of satisfaction and happiness. Alex sighed faintly in his heart. Unknowingly, I've changed a lot too.
Though his mind was busy, his actions didn't stop. With his clear advance toward the girl, Rin grew nervous. Her palms were sweating. Obviously, this was leading to a kiss.
Rin had already lost her first kiss to Alex. Precisely because she had tasted the intimacy of that French kiss, her body was rigid with nervousness, mixed with a hint of anticipation and fear.
No matter what, she had no thought of pushing the boy away. As the girl closed her eyes, her lips were suddenly sealed. The hot, burning sensation made her heart momentarily stop.
It was really... happening...
"Mmm~" Rin opened her eyes. The normally composed and aloof girl let out a sweet whimper. Her tongue was stiff with tension, but under Alex's passionate coaxing, it gradually relaxed. Her taut body and nerves softened, and she leaned gently against him.
Her stiff little tongue began to respond under his guidance, secreting sweet fluids. The sliding entanglement made a 'sizzling' sound as they mutually swallowed each other's saliva.
Things were different now. Alex's kissing skill was quite masterful. He quickly led Rin into deep pleasure, her eyes slightly open, staring blankly at the boy's face inches away. In that moment, she was completely enveloped in his presence, utterly consumed.
Smack— After an unknown amount of time, the sound of their lips parting, along with a thin strand of saliva stretching between their mouths, signaled the end. Rin's dazed expression gradually cleared. Once she came back to her senses, her face was flushed again. "Alex..." Compared to the first kiss, this experience was far more... intense.
"I thought you might refuse," Alex grinned devilishly. He didn't release the cute girl in front of him, gently stroking her smooth, soft cheek with his finger, feeling the silky touch. He couldn't get enough of it.
"I had no intention of refusing," Rin said earnestly. Although she was a bit shy, she wasn't like her tsundere sister; she wouldn't pretend to dislike something she enjoyed. "I... really liked that just now."
"Oh really? Rin, you're quite naughty."
"Am I?" The girl widened her eyes, stating calmly, "I just... like being like this with you—" After the kiss, Rin's boldness increased. Or perhaps, she was always this daring. Instead of avoiding the hand on her face, she leaned into the touch, then shifted her body forward, inhaling the boy's scent, looking utterly infatuated.
"Rin, do you like me?" The question was a bit brazen, but the girl showed no displeasure or objection. Instead, she nodded gently and openly, a light shimmering in her eyes. "I've never had this experience before, and I don't know what 'like' means, but I do know..."
"I like the feeling of being with you, Alex. I like the atmosphere of eating bento with you; I'm happy even if we do nothing. When I see you with those other girls, I feel uncomfortable inside. When someone tries to hurt you, I feel anger and rage..." She paused, looking for confirmation. "Is that what liking someone is?"
This was more than just liking—it was a full-blown confession! Even though he had so many women now, this kind of sincere confession was a first! Alex was shocked. I was just confessed to by a girl?! And by a kuudere girl at that? This is... absolutely amazing!
"Then, when I kissed you just now, Rin, how did it feel?"
"Floaty, soft, gooey, like flying. Very comfortable, and very... happy."
"Then that is love," Alex cupped her face in his hands, kissing her eyes, her cheeks, and her ears, whispering beside them, "I like you too, Rin."
"Alex..." Burning kisses rained down on her cheeks, lips, and neck. The girl arched her head back, her slender neck being teased and sucked by the boy, leaving behind marks. She couldn't help but hold the boy's head, her delicate fingers sinking into his hair. Her red lips parted, letting out soft breaths.
However, she quickly realized something and gave the boy's head a gentle push. "Alex, let's eat first."
"Right..." They hadn't finished the bento yet. The two separated and returned to their seats to eat. However, the atmosphere, their relationship, and every little gesture were vastly different from before.
Rin once again put some food onto his plate. Aside from a slight smile, her face seemed otherwise unchanged from before. She said, "Alex, aren't you a boob-man?"
"Uh?"
"Compared to Yuki and the others, mine seem quite small, right?" Rin stated this somewhat embarrassing question with a calm demeanor. But at this point, surface calm didn't mean inner peace. Although Rin was a kuudere, her heart had been stirred by Alex...
"I do like big ones, but I don't only like big ones. As long as they aren't completely flat, I like them fine," Alex replied.
If Makoto or the others heard such shameless words, they would likely be full of pouting and complaints. Yet, Rin merely nodded indifferently and put a piece of fried egg to his lips. Although her face was calm, her flickering eyes and quickening heart showed she was anything but peaceful.
Alex accepted the feeding. The atmosphere continued to shift. After finishing the bento, Rin took out a tissue to wipe his mouth. This girl, while not as expressive or talkative as Makoto or the others, conveyed all her feelings through her actions—just like when she stood in front of him to block the attackers last night...
"How is that little girl from yesterday?"
"She's staying at my place for a few days. She was shaken up, but nothing serious... Huh?" As he was talking, he noticed Rin blinked, gently grabbed his hand, and placed it on her chest.
Never one to refuse a good deal, Alex naturally indulged. He held her soft, bundled assets—neither too large nor too small—just perfectly filling his palm, a perfect handful. He began to squeeze and knead them...
Truthfully, they weren't huge, but they were just right for his grip, and their elasticity was excellent—soft, squishy, and wonderfully tactile.
Hnn— Rin wasn't truly emotionless. Under Alex's assault, the kuudere girl couldn't help but let out a soft moan. Her face flushed, and her eyes glistened as they shifted away from him.