Satomi-sensei's grip on Akira's arm was surprisingly strong as she guided him down the hallway. "My office. Now."
Her voice had lost its usual professional warmth. It was cold, commanding, and left no room for argument.
Akira glanced back toward the gymnasium entrance where students were still milling about. He caught sight of Ayaka and Rina disappearing around the corner, both still flushed and trembling from essence overload.
"Sensei, I need to…"
"You need to come with me," Satomi interrupted. "Before someone notices the residual energy clinging to you."
They walked in tense silence through nearly empty corridors. When they reached her office, Satomi unlocked the door and shoved Akira inside before slamming it shut and twisting the lock.
The moment the door closed, pink energy flared around her body. Her brown eyes lit up, glowing with that same pulsing light he'd seen earlier. Her succubus nature, which she had been hiding so well, now radiated without restraint.
