As if giving up all resistance, Saki finally shouted the words.
Panting heavily, her face flushed a frightening shade of red, the girl felt as if she had reached the absolute limit of her embarrassment.
The Saki of the past would have rather died than imagine herself one day confessing to a boy. As the young lady of the Tenjōin family, how could she possibly do something so shameful!
But ever since she had woken up, that one scene had been replaying in her mind over and over, as if it were etched into her very soul.
At her most desperate and helpless moment, it was Sora who had descended from the heavens to save her, just like the prince she had fantasized about countless times since she was a child…
Even though she kept telling herself that Sora had merely taken advantage of her vulnerability, reminding herself again and again that Sora was a detestable, horrible villain—he had forcefully stolen her first kiss, made her suffer so much, and was even engaged to Lala, whom she had personally witnessed him doing those wicked, shameful things with—her heart and body seemed to have betrayed her. The moment she let her guard down, Sora's image would surface in her mind!
She once wanted to conquer all the boys, to make them kneel before her queenly skirt. But this time, she was the one who had been conquered!
What made Saki despair even more was that she found she didn't mind it at all…
After resting at home for two days, she had noticeably lost weight. Saki knew that her heart had been stolen by that detestable man.
She was sick, lovesick…
After confiding in her trusted friends, Rin and Aya, and receiving their encouragement, Saki finally mustered the courage to make a decision. So what if the detestable Sora was Lala's fiancé? He had stolen her heart, so he had to take responsibility!
Besides, how could that equally detestable Lala possibly compare to her? She wasn't as beautiful, her figure wasn't as good, and her family certainly wasn't as wealthy. If she got serious, Sora would definitely choose her!
Well, although she repeated this to comfort herself, Saki felt she had never been so nervous in her entire life. What if Sora rejected her? What if he thought she was an immodest woman? What if…
Every second felt like an eternity. Just as Saki was about to suffocate from the tension, Sora's voice finally came from across from her.
"I like you a lot too, Saki."
She snapped her head up, her eyes widening as she saw Sora looking at her with a smile.
"Really?"
Although she felt this was the only logical answer, Saki was still in disbelief, needing to confirm it again as if afraid she had misheard.
"Of course. A girl as beautiful and elegant as you, Saki… I don't think I could dislike you even if I tried."
Sora answered with a slightly amused and speechless tone, though he wasn't lying.
Without a doubt, Saki was a beautiful and unique girl. She had immense pride and was a tsundere queen, yet her heart was kind, straightforward, and filled with poetic fantasies.
Despite her pampered-lady selfishness, it wasn't off-putting. Instead, it was strangely cute, making one want to protect her.
"Ooh… My Prince!!!"
Finally letting out a long sigh of relief, feeling all her previous nervousness and melancholy vanish, Saki stood up and threw herself into Sora's arms in a fit of excitement and joy.
"She did it, Lady Saki actually did it…"
Rin and Aya looked on, moved. As Saki's loyal followers, they felt happy as long as Lady Saki was happy.
"Aww… This is great! Saki likes Sora, too. She finally sees how wonderful he is."
Lala, continuously stuffing delicious pastries into her mouth, also looked happy and blessed for Saki.
Watching Lala's reaction, the corner of Sora's mouth twitched, too exasperated to even comment. This thoughtless girl! Someone is openly trying to steal your man, and you can't even pretend to be angry or upset?
Well, even as he thought this, Sora was still quite pleased. No matter how you looked at it, he was the one winning out.
He had originally planned to find another opportunity to win over the young lady of the Tenjōin family, but since she had delivered herself to his doorstep, he would graciously accept.
"Sora, let's go on a date!"
"Even though you're engaged to Lala, our Tenjōin family can step in and offer them some compensation. Just ignore people like her from now on!"
Hugging Sora's neck while sitting on his lap, her usual confidence and tsundere attitude restored, Saki happily proposed her idea. Unlike the thoughtless Lala, her first instinct was to monopolize Sora and eliminate the annoying competitor that was Lala.
"A date is fine, but getting rid of Lala is out of the question."
He had to admit, he preferred this queenly, tsundere, and willful girl; she made him want to conquer and possess her. Tilting her chin up, Sora replied with a mischievous grin.
"Mmm-hmm, I don't want to leave Sora either! Hmph…"
Lala, who had a one-track mind, finally seemed to sense the threat. She quickly nodded, forgetting her sweets to grab one of Sora's arms. She even stuck her tongue out and made a face at Saki.
"You wretched Lala, why don't you just disappear! You're surprisingly persistent!"
Veins popped on Saki's forehead. The more she looked at Lala, the more annoyed she became.
She didn't know where this girl had popped out from, but not only did she steal her popularity at school, she was now clinging to her prince and refusing to let go. What a detestable, shameless person!
The willful young lady would never consider herself the third party. Saki also understood that it would be impossible to get rid of Lala immediately. However, she had absolute confidence in herself. As long as she got serious and made Sora fall completely for her, getting rid of the detestable Lala would be a piece of cake.
Hmph, you just wait, detestable Lala. My prince will be mine alone. Your doomsday is not far off!
…
"Sora, this is a movie theater our family owns. Let's go see a movie!"
"Sora, this is an amusement park our family owns. Let's go have some fun!"
"Sora, this is a department store our family owns. You can have anything you want!"
"Sora…"
…
Alright, the so-called date had completely turned into Lady Saki's wealth-flexing tour. Seeing the envious and resentful looks from passersby, the great demon king Sora couldn't help but feel a little awkward. It almost felt like he was being kept by her…
As one of the world's top conglomerates, the Tenjōin family was a titan that held absolute sway in Sainan Town. Looking at the thick stack of gold cards Saki had shoved into his hands, he figured he wouldn't have to pay for his own food, drinks, or entertainment ever again.
"Saki, let's call it a day. Close your eyes for a moment, I have a gift for you."
Although she didn't lack anything, Saki couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation upon hearing that Sora had a gift for her. She obediently closed her eyes.
He opened his hand. Under the astonished gazes of Rin and Aya, a gorgeous and elegant ring appeared in Sora's palm as if by magic.
With a faint smile, Sora slid the ring onto the girl's finger. It was a ring that combined storage and transformation functions, a perfect match for her personality. It was something Sora had prepared especially for her.
"So, do you like it?" Sora asked with a smile as she opened her eyes.
"Mmm!"
Her eyes sparkling, Saki nodded vigorously.
My prince is suddenly giving me a ring… Is he proposing? Her mind raced with frantic thoughts, and her face turned crimson.
"This isn't just an ordinary ring. Now, let me teach you how to use it."
Tilting the girl's chin up, Sora pressed his lips against her soft cherry ones, forming a contract with Saki and simultaneously transmitting information to her.
Lala was happily munching on a huge pile of free snacks. Rin and Aya shyly turned their heads away. The two of them kissed for a long time before finally separating.
"Haah… haah… Sora, you… you…"
Panting delicately, Saki looked at Sora with endless shock in her eyes.
"Now, Saki, you're mine forever. You can't run away anymore…"