Three days passed peacefully after Aozaki Reiji confessed his feelings to Senjumaru, even though he himself was unaware of it.
During these three days, Aozaki Reiji was immersed in an inexplicable emotion, and he probably understood it clearly.
As a victim of the rumors, he reluctantly sacrificed his chastity just to protect Senjumaru's reputation.
It was simply outrageous that the esteemed Zero Division, under the guise of their senior status, slandered their junior by claiming he confessed to them!
If this matter were to spread, it would certainly cause an uproar.
However, Aozaki Reiji secretly decided to give Senjumaru a chance.
As long as she would kiss him more times in the future, he would help her keep this secret.
He would just let her feed him for the rest of his life with this secret.
Aozaki Reiji thought to himself:
"I am truly too kind; slandered by others, yet I can still be so tolerant and magnanimous."
Then, it was another night.
An ambiguous atmosphere filled Hikifune Kirio's bedroom.
A low moan came from the kitchen, a sound Hikifune Kirio tried hard to suppress but still found difficult to conceal.
Aozaki Reiji held Hikifune Kirio's slender waist with one hand, while his other hand was tightly intertwined with hers.
His fingers tightened slightly, clearly feeling the strength with which she gripped him.
Their bodies were pressed closely together, and their lips naturally touched, as if they had merged into one.
Hikifune Kirio's lips passionately kissed Aozaki Reiji's, no longer just a light touch like in the previous days, but rather intensifying.
At this moment, they fully enjoyed each other's warmth, fully releasing the emotions deep within their hearts.
In this wonderful moment, Aozaki Reiji felt Hikifune Kirio's fervent breath.
Her heartbeat accelerated, her body trembled slightly, and her lips emitted an inexplicably sweet scent, just like a girl in passionate love.
At first, Hikifune Kirio completely let Aozaki Reiji take the lead.
She was satisfied as long as Aozaki Reiji gave her a goodnight kiss as usual.
But with a goodnight kiss, naturally, the morning's first awakening kiss could not be absent later.
Slowly, before going to bed at night and before getting up in the morning, a kiss became indispensable.
Little by little, she tasted the sweetness and knew that Aozaki Reiji, the warm-hearted older sister who would satisfy her requests.
She became more and more greedy.
At first, it was a small request, wanting to extend the time a bit.
Then, after one session ended, she wanted another.
After that, she would just kiss him without a word, even skipping the process of asking for Aozaki Reiji's consent.
Now, the kisses between Aozaki Reiji and Hikifune Kirio.
They were no longer related to whether it was morning or night, or whether they were sleeping or awake.
It was simply the love between a man and a woman, an outpouring of affection.
Hoo-ha!!!
With a series of slightly exaggerated gasps.
A long silver thread connected the parted lips of Aozaki Reiji and Hikifune Kirio.
Even though she was almost out of breath, Hikifune Kirio still clung tightly to Aozaki Reiji, her body exuding a post-bath fragrance.
Her eyes were filled with a hazy mist, already becoming a chaotic blur, completely lacking her usual clarity, letting herself be immersed in it.
The kissing ended, but it was not over yet.
Hikifune Kirio leaned in Aozaki Reiji's embrace, like a docile kitten, fully enjoying Aozaki Reiji's hug.
"Reiji... one more time... okay?"
Hikifune Kirio called out the man's name with a blissful expression.
She lifted her small head and lunged forward, clumsily pressing her wet lips against his.
However, Aozaki Reiji did not continue to satisfy her or accommodate her as he had before.
He gently tilted his head back, avoiding Hikifune Kirio's request.
Then Aozaki Reiji released his hands and separated from Hikifune Kirio.
He looked up at the clock.
It was already past midnight; they had been kissing for almost an hour.
Kissing for an hour and doing nothing else, this was a first for Aozaki Reiji.
"No matter what, my patience has limits, you know. Kirio, let's continue tomorrow morning."
"..."
The heat on her body gradually receded, but the flame of desire in her chest continued to surge, tormenting her body.
Hikifune Kirio looked at Aozaki Reiji with hazy eyes.
But she also knew that for this guy, it was indeed both enjoyment and torment to just be like this.
As if afraid he would disappear, Hikifune Kirio hugged his arm and snuggled into his embrace.
"...I understand. Don't forget tomorrow either, Reiji."
"Mm, don't worry, I won't forget. Have a good night's sleep today, Kirio."
"..."
Hikifune Kirio looked at the man in front of her.
His smile was as gentle as ever, and his eyes revealed indulgence.
While Hikifune Kirio couldn't help but be captivated, she also felt a deep sense of frustration.
How could she possibly sleep now?
Having become like this, how could she possibly fall asleep so easily?
Today was another sleepless night, just like the past few days.
She would share a bed with Reiji, embrace him, and feel his warmth until dawn.
However, having experienced such intimate contact, how could she be satisfied with just this?
Did this hateful little guy truly not understand her thoughts, or was he intentionally trying to make her take the initiative?
He was truly a cunning man.
Hikifune Kirio could only close her eyes hastily, as if to escape.
"..."
Aozaki Reiji didn't gently raise the corner of his mouth until Hikifune Kirio had completely closed her eyes.
Of course, he couldn't possibly not understand Hikifune Kirio's current state.
If it were still seventy years ago, and he and she were lovers who were both close and distant.
Then Reiji would have long since treated Kirio's room as his own, staying with her every day and being intimate.
But there was no need to be so eager now.
He would soon meet the Soul King, and what if something really happened...
Although the possibility was very small...
But if he were to make a move on Hikifune Kirio now, wouldn't he become a scumbag who abandoned her after having his way?
"...However, if I act a bit more assertively now, Kirio probably wouldn't object, right?"
Being too popular was just difficult.
Aozaki Reiji sighed with a touch of narcissism, hugging the adorable, warm-hearted older sister in his arms a little tighter.
However, this extremely challenging test of self-control would come to an end when the sun rose at dawn.
Accompanied by the morning sun, Aozaki Reiji arrived at the Hōōden.
He had been preparing to come here three days ago.
Today, he was going to learn Nimaiya Ōetsu's technique of creating sisters... no... it was the divine art of sword forging!
When he became the Captain-Commander in the future, he would use this great power to transform the Seireitei and Hueco Mundo into perfect paradises!
Just thinking about that scene made Aozaki Reiji want to jump with excitement.
Following the route from the last gathering in his memory, Aozaki Reiji quickly arrived in front of the Hōōden.
The palace was guarded by layers of divine soldiers, and after confirming his identity, they immediately let him pass.
He walked to the front of the magnificent palace gate.
The two guards at the entrance were also divine soldiers; they immediately moved aside and respectfully opened the door.
Aozaki Reiji straightened his clothes, looking like a perfectly dressed scoundrel, and strode in with his head held high and chest puffed out.
Bang, bang, bang, bang!!!
The moment the gate opened, colorful lights suddenly illuminated the interior.
Dozens of hand-pulled confetti cannons exploded simultaneously, spewing ribbons and paper confetti into the air, as dazzling as fireworks blooming in the night sky.
"Welcome!!!"
Amidst a chorus of clear and charming voices.
Various beautiful women came out, forming a dazzling and vibrant scene of spring, causing Aozaki Reiji to narrow his eyes involuntarily.
"Hey, Reiji-kun! This is a welcome meeting I specially prepared for you, isn't it pretty good?"
Nimaiya Ōetsu jumped out from the center of the stage, waved at Aozaki Reiji, and asked.