"Hmm… hmm…"
Aozaki Reiji's pupils suddenly dilated, and his body stiffened.
This woman was truly too despicable!
She hadn't swallowed that nauseatingly unappetizing thing!
How could she endure it for so long, just to deliver it to his mouth!?
However, Aozaki Reiji soon had no time for such thoughts.
As the taste of the food gradually dissipated, he finally savored the softness and sweetness of a maiden over a thousand years old.
"Hoo… hoo…"
The temperature between their lips gradually rose, and the duration wasn't very long, but it was enough to make one's heart race.
The senior sister separated their lips with clumsy movements, her eyes becoming even more hazy.
Then, Senjumaru revealed a charming smile, her peach blossom eyes shimmering with allure.
She seemed to say, somewhat unconvinced:
"This is my compensation to you, how is it?"
"…Oh oh…"
Instead, Aozaki Reiji was stunned for a moment, then quickly walked out of the kitchen.
Recalling Senjumaru's blushing smile just now, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but shake his head.
Mere Senjumaru, almost charming him…
Undeniably, his heart did speed up just now!
...…
Meanwhile, the senior sister who had made an effort to act intimately was feeling her heart pound like a frightened deer.
She took continuous deep breaths, trying to calm her excited emotions.
"…This time I finally didn't flee in disarray, excellent!"
This time she actively kissed Reiji-kun, and Senjumaru clenched her tiny fist as if victorious.
The reason she did such a bold thing was because she had realized something.
Aozaki Reiji was her junior, and being led by the nose by a junior all the time was an insult to a senior's dignity.
She needed to show the magnanimity of a senior.
What he had done to her, she had to fiercely retaliate.
Anyway, it wasn't the first time, no matter how many times it happened later, it would be the same to her!
She didn't need to overthink it at all!
It was Reiji-kun who confessed first.
According to the romance manga by Master Mizutsuki in Seireitei, the person who confesses first is the loser in love.
So, no matter what, Reiji-kun was already the loser.
And she, at the very least, had to reclaim the initiative as the winner in this love affair!!
Although still a bit shy, she would never shrink back again.
…Then night fell, with only scattered lights dotting the night sky.
Aozaki Reiji, full of vigor, prepared a sumptuous dinner.
While enjoying the delicious food, he calmly told Hikifune Kirio and Senjumaru the news he had received from the Divine Weapon earlier that day:
"In a month, I will go to audience with Reio-sama, and then I'll probably return to Seireitei. I'll come to see you all again when I have the chance. Thank you for everything during this time, Kirio, Senjumaru."
"..."
Hearing this, the unrestrained Hikifune Kirio and the meticulous Senjumaru both paused their movements inadvertently.
However, they soon continued eating as if nothing had happened.
The three quickly finished their meal.
Time quietly passed, arriving at the dead of night, the period when young people are most energetic.
First, it must be emphasized that Aozaki Reiji thoroughly enjoyed his life in the Gatonden.
Daily, he cooked delicious meals for the two elder sisters, and when the mood struck, he would be intimate with Hikifune Kirio or tease Senjumaru.
For Aozaki Reiji, such a life was far from monotonous.
Therefore, if he had the opportunity to visit the Soul King Palace again in the future, he would naturally return here without hesitation to continue enjoying this interesting life.
Of course, it would be even better if he could have them live at his house… after all, his house was quite large and still not fully occupied.
Considering his planned departure in a month, Aozaki Reiji began to ponder how to arrange the upcoming month.
"A month isn't long indeed… In any case, I must first cherish the present moment, ah… I'm already looking forward to our next meeting without realizing it."
In Hikifune Kirio's private kitchen, Aozaki Reiji mechanically used a soul puppet to cook, his thoughts already flying to his daily life plan for the next month.
On the table was a pot of braised pork, one of his favorite dishes.
Although he had tasted countless dishes that could be called delicacies, due to his personal taste preferences, this traditional dish originating from a great Western nation always held a special place in his heart.
Perhaps it was also because it was the first dish he learned to cook.
Overall, he was still a relatively nostalgic person.
Aozaki Reiji merely continuously released his Reiatsu and adjusted the Reiatsu fluctuations of the soul puppet itself.
Now it was nearing completion, only needing to finish the final reduction of the sauce and sprinkle some sesame seeds before being ready to serve.
Then, as Aozaki Reiji was considering what kind of breakfast to make tomorrow morning.
The kitchen door was gently pushed open, and Aozaki Reiji knew without turning around that it was Hikifune Kirio.
So he tasted a bite of the freshly cooked dish and said with a light chuckle:
"Kirio, are you hungry? Do you want to try your favorite braised pork? It tastes just as good as before, I guarantee you'll love it."
Hikifune Kirio would definitely like it; Aozaki Reiji, as a master chef (self-proclaimed), had such confidence.
But Hikifune Kirio unexpectedly didn't taste this super dish, which could make the entire Totsuki Culinary Academy burst their clothes.
She slowly walked to Aozaki Reiji's side, getting very close to him.
Aozaki Reiji didn't force her to eat his signature dish.
After all, this senior sister was different now; cooking was no longer her top priority.
The atmosphere between them was as serene and comfortable as they had grown accustomed to over the past few days.
Only Aozaki Reiji's occasional chewing and the sounds of him tidying up utensils echoed.
His body was already in a wonderful state.
In fact, it was fine for him not to eat or drink, and he could eat until the world ended without issue.
Simply put, not only cooking, but even eating had become a form of entertainment.
Hikifune Kirio stood quietly behind him, watching silently.
This leisurely time lasted for about half an hour.
Then… Hikifune Kirio made a move!
As if she had overcome her own reserve in an internal struggle, Hikifune Kirio hugged the man's body forcefully…
She pressed tightly against Aozaki Reiji's back.
Hikifune Kirio's body, in her tight soul reaper uniform, leaned completely against Aozaki Reiji, making him stop his movements.
Immediately after, she leaned close to Aozaki Reiji's ear, but didn't speak.
Instead, she pressed a moist kiss on his neck.
A comfortable gasp escaped Hikifune Kirio's lips, as if she was enjoying it.
Taking advantage of her pause, Aozaki Reiji turned around and asked, looking down:
"Kirio, what's wrong with you today?"
"..."
Hikifune Kirio lifted her long eyelashes, her large, slightly alluring purple eyes giving him a resentful look.
Soon, her eyes lit up, as if she had found an opportunity.
The next second, Hikifune Kirio shifted her target and, in a flash, seized Aozaki Reiji's lips.
Unlike her usual passive compliance.
Hikifune Kirio's movements were a bit clumsy, but she truly tried to show initiative.
Mimicking Aozaki Reiji's usual actions towards her, her tongue stirred continuously within his mouth.
She tried hard to show enthusiasm, and hurried sounds continuously escaped from between her lips.