"This is where we first met."
Walking together, the two arrived at the nearby park—the place where Mio had first appeared after transmigrating, and where she first encountered Yui.
"Mm."
Yui recalled that day. When she'd seen Mio sitting on that bench, she felt like she was looking at an angel straight out of legend.
But after spending more time together, she'd discovered that Mio was actually more like an adorable little devil.
Noticing the helpless smile on Yui's face, Mio narrowed her eyes. "Yui, why do I feel like you're thinking something rude?"
"I'm not." Yui, feeling a bit guilty, walked into the park first.
Since it was still early, quite a few people were still in the park—including some couples being all lovey-dovey.
Yui only glanced at them before looking away. She wasn't embarrassed per se, but seeing couples being intimate inevitably reminded her of certain... intimate moments with Mio.
She'd thought time would make her forget everything, but even after all this time, not only had she not forgotten—the memories had actually become more vivid.
That was her first kiss, after all. How could forgetting be that easy?
While Yui's mind wandered, Mio suddenly tugged at her sleeve. "Yui, let's rest over there for a bit."
Mio pointed at a nearby bench.
"Okay."
After sitting down, Mio languidly leaned against Yui. She looked like she was resting, but her eyes kept scanning their surroundings, searching for targets that could help her complete the task.
After quite a while, Mio seemed to think of something. Putting on a curious expression, she said to Yui: "Yui, guess whether the next person to enter the park will be male or female."
"Why would I guess that?" Yui asked, confused.
"Because I'm bored and want something to do, obviously. If you guess right, I'll grant you one wish—anything you want~"
"What if I guess wrong?"
Mio didn't answer directly. Instead, she made a show of thinking it over before tapping her own cheek. "If you guess wrong, then give me a kiss here."
"Eh?!" Yui's gaze unconsciously drifted to Mio's smooth cheek, suddenly conflicted about whether to play this game.
After wrestling with herself for over a minute, Yui finally gave a small nod. After all, she and Mio had already kissed on the lips—a peck on the cheek was nothing. She'd just play along.
Besides, she might not even lose.
"You pick first. I'll take whichever one you don't choose." Mio said casually. For her, if she lost, she'd just act cute and convince Yui to play again.
As for the condition she'd owe from losing—knowing Yui's personality, she probably wouldn't ask for anything too outrageous.
"Then I'll guess male."
"Then I'll guess female."
Both turned their attention to the park entrance, waiting for the fateful stranger.
Under their expectant gazes, a girl in a white dress walked into the park.
A pretty smile curved Mio's lips.
She'd thought her luck would require at least three rounds to get one right. She never expected to nail it on the first try!
Mio turned to face Yui with a smile, then tapped her own cheek. The meaning was crystal clear.
Yui nervously looked around, only to realize they were way too conspicuous.
Two beautiful girls sitting close together—who wouldn't want to take a second look at such a pleasant sight?
"W-wait, let's do it when there are fewer people around."
"Sure~"
For Mio, as long as Yui kissed her before midnight tonight, the task would be complete. And it was still hours until midnight. No rush at all.
They waited on the bench for about ten minutes. Just as Mio pulled out her phone to check the time, she suddenly felt something soft brush against her cheek. Before she could even react, time froze.
"Task complete. Yuigahama Yui's conquest rating increased by 2 points."
[Yuigahama Yui's Special Homemade Cookies x5]
Cookies with a... unique taste. After eating them, they temporarily alter your taste buds, making even terrible food taste delicious. Effect lasts one hour.
[Reset Card]
Can only be used when a task is triggered. Resets the current task. One-time use card; disappears after use.
[Pocket Money]
Host can randomly receive between ¥100,000-¥1,000,000 in pocket money. One-time use card; disappears after use.
Nothing much to debate this time. Mio went straight for the [Reset Card]. If she ever encountered a truly impossible task, she could use this card. Another layer of insurance.
As Mio made her choice, time resumed.
Yui beside her suddenly stood up, her face slightly flushed. "Um, I should head back."
"I should get going too. Let's walk together."
On the way back, Yui kept avoiding eye contact with Mio. It was just a kiss on the cheek. Mio was a girl just like her. So why was she so nervous?!
Speaking of which, Mio had kissed her cheek before, and now she'd kissed Mio back. Did that make them even?
Wait! What was she even thinking?!
These chaotic thoughts continued until she parted ways with Mio.
Yui's mother, who was watching TV in the living room, greeted her daughter with a smile when she got home. Then she asked curiously: "Yui, why is your face so red? Did you run into someone you like during your walk?"
"I was just walking too fast on the way back!" Yui blurted out guiltily, then rushed to her room. She felt like she desperately needed to calm down.
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Nighttime, midnight.
Under Mio's expectant gaze, a semi-transparent card materialized before her eyes.
[Masochist Constitution]
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