The sky had cleared.
That was the first thing Shiho Hihara felt when she woke up. Sunlight poured through the window, bathing the tatami in a golden glow. The bright sun brought a long-awaited warmth, making the mature lady realize all over again that it was actually summer.
The blizzard was over?
"Ugh..."
She tried to get up, but her weakness left her arms powerless. She could only barely prop herself up. Noticing Alex still fast asleep beside her, she bit her lip and pinched his cheek, her face flushing. "Last night... you were like a beast."
The images of the little brat turning into a predator and riding her were vivid. Her weakness was entirely his fault. Both she and Mila together could barely withstand Alex's assault. The guy was a monster.
But despite the exhaustion, Shiho couldn't deny that Alex's relentless pounding and passion were incredibly pleasurable. It was a feast of sex that even she was becoming addicted to. No woman could resist that kind of temptation, could they?
Shiho quietly reached under the covers and soon discovered that Alex's "bad thing" was still connected to Mila. Had he left it inside her all night? She hadn't realized Mila could be that persistent.
Mila and Alex were huddled together. Mila's exquisite, seductive face still bore the pink flush of climax. Seeing the two of them so close even in sleep, Shiho looked up, her long black hair falling over her shoulders. She felt a pang of bitterness.
She was jealous.
But there was nothing she could do. Mila was there first, after all. And Shiho had to admit—in terms of charm, Mila was slightly more impressive. If Shiho was the "Yamato Nadeshiko" type of mature lady, Mila was the elegant, noble lady who somehow remained tender. She could be playful like a young girl one moment, then wanton, bold, and seductive like a succubus in bed.
She was a master of many faces—a truly perfect woman.
Ring-ring-ring!
The sudden phone ring startled her. She reached under the pillow toward the sound. "Is this... Alex's phone?"
The caller ID said 'Tsubaki.' It was likely a girl.
Shiho didn't want to answer it herself, so she shook the sleeping boy. "Alex, Alex? Your phone is ringing—"
"Mmm..."
Mila woke up first. She rubbed her eyes and laughed at Alex's refusal to move. "Alex is a heavy sleeper. He won't get up until he's fully rested. Let me do it."
Chu~
Under Shiho's startled gaze, Mila leaned over and tenderly captured his lips. She parted the boy's lips, slid her tongue inside, and began a passionate morning kiss.
"Mmm..."
Alex woke up.
Mila kissed him until she was satisfied before slowly pulling away, a silver thread of saliva connecting them lewdly. She held the phone to his ear. "Alex, you have a call. It's Tsubaki."
"A call?"
The kiss had woken him up halfway, and the names "Call" and "Tsubaki" did the rest. "Is there a signal? We can make calls now?"
"It seems so. Maybe because the blizzard stopped. Alex, I'm answering it."
She pressed the accept button and held it to his ear, her other arm wrapping around him. Alex rolled over, pulling Mila's soft body into his arms as he stroked her and mumbled into the phone.
"Tsubaki?"
"Master, good morning," Tsubaki Rurikawsa's voice was as calm and elegant as ever, with a hint of a smile. "Not out of bed yet?"
"You woke me up, Tsubaki. Disturbing my dreams this early... is something wrong?" Alex yawned.
In Mila's apartment, the fallen noble maid was holding the phone between her shoulder and ear while she straightened her clothes. The room was spotless, the bed made, and a suitcase was open on the floor, packed with daily necessities.
Tsubaki was packing.
"I apologize for disturbing your 'wet dreams,' Master. If you're very annoyed, you can punish me however you like when we meet—be it a 'doggy-kneel' or..." Tsubaki used her calmest voice to say the cheekiest thing. "Though Lady Mila is by your side, perhaps you don't need my service."
The last part was a bit quiet, but Alex heard it. "Tsubaki, when did you become so passive-aggressive... Wait, what did you say? 'When we meet'?"
"Yes. I've finished packing," Tsubaki zipped the bag. "I'm taking the Shinkansen to find you shortly."
"!!!"
Alex was fully awake now. He sat bolt upright. "Find me? In Osaka? Are you serious? Why come all the way here for no reason? I'm fine. Don't you have classes?"
"That isn't important," Tsubaki said, her voice sounding a bit lonely. "As Master's personal maid, isn't it only right to be by your side? On the contrary, you've left me at home for so many days... Have you decided you don't need me anymore?"
Alex rubbed his forehead, giving a helpless look to Mila, who was listening in. "Hold on, Tsubaki. Don't come. Mila and I are heading back soon. Don't bother with the travel."
"When are you coming back? Today? Tomorrow? Morning or afternoon?"
"..."
Why is this maid acting like a lonely old person?
"Tsubaki, you..."
"Master," Tsubaki interrupted. She sat on Alex's bed, holding the phone and looking out at the birds outside the window. Her expression was melancholy. "I... want to see you."
"..." Alex froze.
"I miss you... I can't wait a moment longer. I want to see you right now..."
"Tsubaki..."
Alex was speechless. The usually cool and detached maid had suddenly poured her heart out, making no effort to hide her longing. That sincere emotion touched Alex deeply.
His heart skipped a beat.
"I'm sorry," Tsubaki said quietly when Alex didn't respond. "Master is unhappy that I'm taking such liberties, isn't he?"
"Not at all. In fact, I'm very happy. I'm happy you care about me so much, Tsubaki," Alex smiled. "The truth is, I've missed you just as much."
"...Even if that's a lie to make me feel better, I'm happy," Tsubaki's voice trembled slightly.
"I, Alex, never tell lies. Tsubaki, stay in Tokyo. I'll likely be back today, home by tonight at the latest. We'll see each other soon. When I get back... I'll have a gift for you."
A gift? If it was from Master, she was looking forward to it. But honestly, just seeing him was enough. During their time apart, Tsubaki realized she couldn't live without him.
"Mmm... I understand. I'll tell Yui and Auntie Natsumi not to go to Kyoto to look for you."
"..."
Good grief, were you all planning to storm Osaka as a group?!
After a few more minutes of blushing, romantic chatter with Tsubaki, he hung up. Mila Tsubakihara was looking at him with a knowing smile. "Alex, do you know what you sounded like just now?"
"???"
"Like a virgin in his first relationship."
"(!? @#$!)"
"Pfft—!" Mila laughed uncontrollably. "Even if you have many women, I don't think you've ever had a 'normal' romance. No wonder your sweet talk is so awkward, teehee~"
"Stop laughing," Alex said with his dead fish eyes. "Pack up. We're leaving."
"Going back to Tokyo?" Shiho asked.
"Yeah... I have a little maid at home missing me every day. I have to go back. Let's call it a temporary parting. I'll be back after the school term ends. The secrets of this place... I'm very interested in them."
Looking out at the sunny mountain scenery, Alex narrowed his eyes, his smile mysterious.