"The Haibara family are close partners, but in the end, it's just a business deal," Alex told the girls after dinner. He had accepted Haibara Aizen's invitation for a banquet and was now in his room talking privately with his inner circle.
"No matter how close we seem, they aren't 'our' people. So stay sharp," Alex warned.
"Alex, if you say that, Auntie Shiho will cry," Saki laughed. Thanks to her kendo training and the "nourishment" from Alex's semen, the black-haired beauty had become incredibly radiant. She snuggled up to him, showing off her perfect figure.
"Shiho is Shiho. But until she's in full control... that old man has less than a year to live. A year isn't long. He'll get desperate," Alex smiled. "The desire to live grows stronger the closer death gets."
Under the dim light, Alex's wicked smirk made him look like a devil. But the girls weren't afraid; they were used to this side of him.
"Alright, we have to wake up early. Go get some rest, or just sleep here." The room was massive.
Ai and the others looked confused. Alex... isn't going to do it tonight?
The night wind was a bit chilly, but Alex and the girls didn't feel it. Standing on the wide balcony, looking up at the glittering Milky Way, Alex felt at peace.
"It's beautiful," a scent of perfume followed as Shiho Haibara walked out in her nightgown. Her skin was like white jade, her long hair falling to her waist, exuding a mature aura.
However, Alex only gave her a glance before returning his gaze to the stars. He clearly had no intention of having sex.
"The environment here is great. Much better than Tokyo," Alex said. "It's hard to see the Milky Way this clearly in the city."
"Living here, you must see this often, right, Shiho?"
Shiho leaned against the railing. "Even so... the scenery is the same, but it matters who you're with." She looked at him with a soft smile. "The mindset changes the view."
"What's with the sudden poetic talk, Auntie?"
"Just a thought. I used to have no feelings for the Haibara family. I felt my life was a tragedy. But now..." She gazed deeply at the boy. "Since you appeared, everything is different."
"Thinking back, I should thank Mira. If she hadn't brought you to Kyoto, we never would have met."
Alex remained silent, thinking to himself that even without Mira, it would have happened eventually. With his personality, he wouldn't have let a woman like her go. He was very ambitious.
"You brought so many girls, yet you aren't sleeping with them tonight?" Shiho asked. "Standing here alone... that's not like you, Alex."
"This is your house. If we got too loud... it wouldn't be good," Alex sighed, looking melancholic. "Besides, having sex every single day is actually quite plain and boring. You get tired of it after a while."
Is he... bragging? Shiho wondered.
"Sometimes you need a break. Emotional connection is important too."
Shiho looked surprised. "Alex, you actually said that? I thought you only cared about bodies, not feelings. You used to be quite a 'bully'."
Alex's face darkened. "Who told you that?"
"Mira."
Shiho sold out Mira Tsubakihara without hesitation. Alex made a mental note to punish that disobedient MILF in bed later for exposing his dark history.
"I haven't changed," Alex huffed. "It just depends on who is worthy of my feelings."
"And what about me, Alex? Am I worthy?"
He turned to meet the gaze of the black-haired MILF. For a moment, their eyes locked. Alex smirked. "That depends on your continued 'hard work,' Auntie."
By 'hard work,' does he mean serving him more proactively? Shiho wondered. She missed him, too. Mature women like her had higher drives, but seeing his mood, she suppressed her desire. She let herself be absorbed by the peaceful atmosphere.
She imagined a future staying by Alex's side, living in a villa with all his girls. A big, chaotic family... it didn't seem bad at all.
Behind them, the twins Kaede and Rin peeked through the door. "They aren't doing anything," Kaede whispered. "I thought Alex would pounce on Auntie Shiho. She's been looking at him with 'those' eyes."
"Alex said he wanted to rest tonight," Ai added, joining them. "It's for the best. He's been going at a high intensity for too long. We have so many people, and then there's the Harem Academy... I was starting to worry about his health."
"Yeah," Chisato nodded. "Even if he's physically strong, he needs a mental break. We should just take care of him tonight."
Akane Nanao, listening to them, was shocked. These girls truly loved him. It wasn't just about the power; they cared for him as a person.
When Alex returned to the room, the girls hadn't left. "Are you all sleeping here? Wait, what are you doing?"
Kaede and Rin pulled him onto the bed. "I told you, I'm not doing it tonight. If you guys can't help yourselves..."
"Hmph," Yui blushed. "Who says we can't help ourselves? You make us sound like nymphos. We just want to sleep with you. Don't overthink it!"
"Is that so?"
Makoto Jimimiya giggled and pulled Alex's head into her soft cleavage, her expression full of maternal warmth. "Alex, we'll just hold you. Now, go to sleep~"
Surrounded by their scents and the warmth of their bodies, Alex actually felt a wave of exhaustion hit him. His eyelids grew heavy. Within minutes, he was fast asleep.
The girls looked at each other in surprise. He fell asleep that fast?
He really was tired, they realized.
Chisato put a finger to her lips, and they all nodded. They crawled into bed, turned off the lights, and watched his peaceful face. Only at times like this did they remember that Alex, like them, was just a high school student.