Setting aside Lady Sheila's separate agenda, Bokue's group followed the same return protocol as their initial journey. First, teleportation to Gremory territory. Then, dimensional train passage through spatial rifts back to the human realm.
Thus, at precisely 10:00 AM, Bokue and his assembled companions materialized at Keystone Gate mere seconds after clearing Itogami Island's customs checkpoint. The transition proved seamless.
Autumn had deepened considerably during their absence. Sunlight no longer carried summer's punishing intensity. That skin-scorching heat had mellowed into warmth capable of dispersing coastal humidity while allowing cool ocean breezes their refreshing passage. Another beautiful autumn day.
"Fufu~ Finally home again!"
Serafall released joyful exclamations the instant she stepped onto Keystone Gate's foundation.
"Itogami Island really is the best! Alright everyone, let's disperse here. Heading home now~"
She stretched both arms skyward, indulging in full-body extension while striding toward the nearby beachfront villa without backward glances.
Witnessing her sister's immediate departure, Sona could only grip both luggage handles while hurrying after her.
"W-wait for me! Why are you rushing off so quickly..."
As the sisters' distance increased, their voices dissolved into wind-carried fragments.
Venelana touched her cheek with one elegant fingertip.
"Mm~ Well then, see you later, Rias. After all, Mom hasn't returned in quite some time. I'll head to my room for a long-overdue rest~"
The beautiful woman departed with graceful fluidity.
Rias stood speechless.
What does she mean "quite some time"? She literally stayed on Itogami Island for several days immediately before this demon realm trip!
The situation defied evaluation. Her mother seemed to be residing on Itogami Island more frequently than at their actual family estate.
Whatever...
Releasing an internal sigh, Rias refocused while spreading both hands with resigned acceptance.
"Alright, everyone disperse to your homes. After spending so many days in the demon realm, we all have laundry accumulating and cleaning to address."
"Mm-hm!"
Nagisa nodded rapidly while quick-stepping toward Bokue. She seized his arm possessively before turning toward Kanon, who stood nearby with her own luggage.
"Kanon-chan~ Come directly to my place now! Didn't we agree you'd visit after returning?"
"Ah... eh? Visit Nagisa's home?"
Still processing, Kanon froze momentarily. She couldn't comprehend why her best friend would issue this invitation immediately upon arrival.
Logically, having just returned from the demon realm's extended journey, shouldn't everyone prioritize unpacking and organizing their belongings first?
The white-haired angel's expression broadcast pure confusion. Meanwhile, Nagisa maintained her adorable smile while winking meaningfully.
The two girls locked gazes for three full seconds before Kanon released a soft "ah" of realization. Her previously pale complexion rapidly transitioned toward crimson saturation.
She finally understood the invitation's true implications. This "visit" was decidedly not that "visit."
But this... it's currently morning! Starting that kind of activity in broad daylight... isn't it too early?
Kanon's cheeks burned as small fists gathered before her chest. Her expression conveyed simultaneous interest and hesitation.
"T-that... perhaps we should wait? I need to return home first to wash these accumulated clothes. Maybe... we could postpone until later..."
"I see. Then let's reconvene this afternoon."
Nagisa nodded with understanding accommodation.
She then tightened her grip on Bokue's arm while tilting her face upward. That sunny, energetic smile bloomed across her features.
"Well then, since Kanon-chan needs time, Onii-sama and I will head over first~"
Alright...
Bokue raised one eyebrow before delivering a light pat to Kuroka's rear—who stood on his opposite side.
"I'll return later."
"Mm-hm, go ahead, go ahead~"
Surprisingly, the typically possessive Kuroka agreed without resistance.
After all, she'd spent yesterday sulking because Bokue had occupied the entire afternoon with Kanon in their hotel suite. When the victory celebration concluded and they'd returned to their room, her various attention-seeking behaviors had escalated until Bokue finally pinned her down—delivering relentless attention throughout the entire night regardless of apologies or pleas. The session had continued until 5:00 AM before she'd received merciful reprieve. Following that, she'd managed barely two hours' sleep before being roused for breakfast and departure.
Currently, her entire feline existence existed in a state of trembling-legged, pink-bubble-radiating satiation. Her mind possessed zero capacity for processing additional considerations.
Translation: she'd been thoroughly pre-satisfied.
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Scene transition—Bokue found himself being towed into Nagisa's apartment.
"Mm-hm-hm~ Finally back!"
After days of absence, returning to her own residence triggered immediate domestic routines. Nagisa made a beeline for the kitchen, setting water to boil before proceeding to the bathroom where she activated the gas water heater. This preparation ensured immediate hydration availability when thirst arose mid-activity, plus instant bathing access afterward.
Perfect logistical coordination.
By the time Nagisa completed her circuit and returned to the living room, Bokue had already claimed position on the sofa.
The Primogenitor girl combined three steps into two, launching herself forward. She executed a textbook duck-sitting position directly into his lap, both slippers already airborne before contact.
Gazing at his face from intimate proximity, Nagisa moistened her lips lightly.
"Oh, wait a moment."
Sudden declaration.
The Primogenitor girl rolled from the sofa, padding barefoot toward the entrance with rapid pat-pat-pat sounds. Upon reaching the doorway, she adjusted the spatial connection switch's setting.
VWOOM—
Spatial magic rippled through the atmosphere, generating visible distortions. Beyond the balcony window, external scenery transformed dramatically.
Nagisa had relocated the apartment from Keystone Gate back to its original position within the residential building's structure.
"...Why did you teleport it back here?"
Bokue struggled to comprehend this maneuver's strategic purpose.
"Well, a little surprise mechanism."
Nagisa returned to the sofa, resuming her straddling position across his thighs while explaining her tactical consideration with evident pride.
"Onii-sama must remember—Yukina didn't accompany us to the demon realm. Plus, today is Sunday, which guarantees Yukina-chan's home presence. She definitely heard our return commotion earlier. Now, discovering the apartment's positional shift will confirm we've already initiated activities here. She'll probably rush over immediately~"
Her fingers began unfastening his buttons with practiced efficiency.
As Bokue's clothing progressively decreased, key-turning sounds suddenly emanated from the entrance area.
"Ah, here she comes!"
Recognizing her prediction's accuracy, Nagisa—having just removed Bokue's outer garments—released delighted vocalizations while turning toward the entrance. She pushed against his shoulders encouragingly.
"Quick, quick! That's definitely Yukina-chan! Onii-sama, go give her a surprise greeting!"
"Understood, understood..."
Bokue ruffled the girl's hair affectionately before lifting her aside onto the sofa cushions. He rose, crossing the living room toward the entrance.
However, the instant his hand extended toward the doorknob, the entrance door suddenly pushed inward from the exterior side.
A woman appeared in the doorway—appearing roughly twenty-something years old, possessing voluptuous mature-wife qualities plus enormous breasts contained (barely) by glasses. She lifted her gaze, staring blankly at the young man inside.
Then two lines of blood slowly descended from her nostrils.
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