What is love at first sight?
Asia had once read about it in a book.
That was when she had just been expelled from the church and was following a renegade priest to a workplace.
The object was a writer who had been seduced by a devil.
In that writer's room, Asia picked up a romance novel.
After secretly reading it, Asia became curious about the feeling of the heroine falling in love at first sight with the hero.
At least in the description, they were happy.
Asia's previous life had also been wonderful for her, but ever since she healed a devil and people discovered her ability was not given by God, everything completely changed.
Abandoned;
Cursed;
Ostracized;
And then... betrayed.
After experiencing all of this, Asia encountered an important life-changing event.
She met Bai Li-kun.
That person helped her drive away the troublesome youths, defeated the wicked priest, and also struck down the Fallen Angels who tried to seize her Sacred Gear.
Most importantly—neither Bai Li-kun nor Sakurajima Mai overly questioned her Sacred Gear.
Being able to heal others is a very good power, that was their evaluation.
So Asia liked it very much.
Her feelings for Bai Li-kun were especially unique.
Perhaps, this was love at first sight?
Even though they had only just met, the inexplicable thumping in her chest reminded her that this encounter was not ordinary.
And now—
Asia opened her eyes.
She immediately saw him smiling at her... "Good morning."
Bai Li-kun stroked Asia's head under the covers.
Her originally smooth golden hair was now slightly disheveled.
"Good morning... Bai Li-kun."
Covering half her face with the blanket, Asia shyly responded.
Last night, after Sakurajima Mai fell asleep, the two of them created new memories in the downstairs living room.
That was also Asia's first time bringing the story from a romance novel into real life.
It was a sweet pain.
Because the initial stimulation quickly turned into a pleasant sensation.
Asia always felt it would become addictive... Thinking of this, she became even shyer.
Bai Li-kun withdrew his right hand from the girl's head and soon heard her question.
"Please... is this not good for Mai-san... We did these things, that... I want to explain it clearly to her."
"Explain it directly?"
"Because she's a friend..."
Asia regarded Sakurajima Mai as a rare friend.
Bai Li-kun had no objection to this.
"Maybe she's still sleeping in."
After everything that happened yesterday, Mai, who awakened her ultimate skill after confronting the priest, indeed needed rest.
Bai Li-kun added to this:
"Then let's make it clear at breakfast."
"Okay, okay..."
After their conversation, Bai Li-kun gazed at Asia's flushed cheeks.
He inwardly wanted to do it again but ultimately decided to let her rest well during breakfast.
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Breakfast was also takeout.
After a simple wash and change of clothes, Bai Li-kun went to the kitchen and took all the meals out of the boxes.
Since she had no other clothes, Asia, after taking off her pajamas, changed into her nun's habit, which had been washed and dried last night.
Sakurajima Mai, who woke up a little later, also walked into the living room.
Wearing her uniform, she yawned.
"You two are up early..."
"Mai-san, good morning. There's black tea and coffee here. What would you like to drink?"
"Black tea, please."
"Okay."
Asia quickly poured Sakurajima Mai a cup of tea.
Once everyone began eating, Bai Li-kun brought up the day's plans.
"Besides normal classes, I plan to meet Rias, who sent me an invitation, this afternoon."
"Do you want me to come along?"
"No, no need. Mai-san, just go about your usual activities. Also, if you have time, I hope you can take Asia to the mall to buy some clothes."
"Of course! We can't always have Asia wearing Bai Li-kun's pajamas or a nun's habit, can we?"
Sakurajima Mai was very willing and turned to Asia, making plans with her for their upcoming shopping trip.
Bai Li-kun, at this moment, drank his coffee, his peripheral vision on Asia.
She currently had no intention of clarifying what happened last night.
Did she perhaps want to wait until he left to say something?
Just as he had this thought, Asia spoke directly.
"Mai-san!"
"Hmm, I can hear you. "
Because Asia raised her voice, Mai looked over with a puzzled expression.
Asia, her cheeks once again tinged pink, clenched her fists and then gently moved closer to Mai.
She chose to whisper... And then—!
Cough, cough, cough!
Sakurajima Mai, who was drinking black tea, choked and coughed incessantly.
Bai Li-kun quickly pulled out tissues and handed them over.
Asia, on the side, also wiped the tea from the table with a towel.
"S-sorry... No, that's not right! That's not it!"
Sakurajima Mai, who had spoken her apology aloud, changed her tone.
She looked at Bai Li-kun, then at Asia.
"Bai Li-kun, you must understand what Asia just whispered in my ear, right?"
"Originally, I wanted to invite Mai-senpai."
"Please don't joke around at a time like this."
"Seriously speaking, I will cherish every one of my own people."
Some Star Gods are troublemakers.
Like Aha, for example.
He randomly bestows the Power of Fate upon mortals and manipulates them as he pleases?
Or like Akivili, who pioneers uncharted territories.
Bai Li-kun's goal is very clear.
To create path manifest and annex other Fates.
The former is also very important.
After all, great power is meant to be enjoyed.
"I will also agree to any request from Mai-senpai."
"Hmph... Really?"
"It depends on the situation."
"You've already contradicted yourself after just two sentences!"
"Because there's something called the ultimate right of interpretation."
Bai Li-kun, no longer joking, his expression turned serious.
"As I said earlier, I will treat every one of my own people equally."
"That is..."
"Asia also considers Mai-senpai a friend, so... let's all three of us get along well from now on."
"Honestly..."
Sakurajima Mai didn't know what to say for a moment.
But she quickly thought of one thing... if she had to accompany Asia shopping in the afternoon, she must take action.
For example—
Buy a reverse bunny girl outfit!
Great! That's decided!!