With Claire's shout everyone's attention was brought to us.
"Huh? And who can this gentleman be?"
Like a bird, Claire trotted over to us, her eyes filled with amusement.
"Didn't I say I had a boyfriend?"
"He is the one."
Rainaziel replied as a matter of fact.
In the process, she didn't forget to cross her arms to appear somewhat haughty.
After giving a smudged look, she held my right hand in her perky bosom and shyly whispered.
"Dear, they are so shocked."
Hehe~
I knew it was time for my performance.
Of course, I did what a nominal boyfriend should do,
"Asuna, it's okay. Our love doesn't need anyone's validation."
Taking advantage of the moment, using my other hand, I gently nudged her nose.
Asuna's eyes widened in disbelief, but she could only bite her tongue and hold back my offence.
Her soft skin and ample bosoms were truly a temptation to behold; the feeling was simply intoxicating.
Ohhhhhoooo~
"So you are the special one she found?"
"Already calling Rainaziel by her nickname Asuna?….woah!"
Looking at us showing our affection so bluntly, Claire lightly chuckled.
"Yeah, you can call me Elandor."
"Happy birthday Lady Claire."
I replied perfunctorily.
Hearing my robotic response, the smile on Claire's face bloomed even further.
"Interesting..."
"Since it's your first time hanging out with us, let me introduce others."
"This girl with long red hair and fierce eyes is Beatrix, the boy accompanying her with the army cut is Luther."
One by one, Claire started introducing everyone to me.
"This mature-looking lady with perky buttocks and ample breasts is Parul and this boy with his hair dyed half yellow is Leo."
"Lastly, the boy with short red hair is called Mark."
Everyone greeted us with a smile as Claire finished their introduction as the hostess.
Although everyone was smiling, due to my increased attributes, my perception had considerably increased.
I could feel four intense malicious stares on me.
Three were naturally from the cool-looking boys, but to my surprise, the fourth deathly stare was from Beatrix.
When did I provoke this red-haired beauty?
Soon Claire made us sit on the right side of the big round sofa.
"Okay, now that everyone's here."
"Let me tell you what we will do."
Clapping her hands, Claire took our attention.
In our astonished eyes, a waitress carried a big box with a cloth on it.
"Haha, sister Claire, is it what we did last time?"
Parul rejoiced instantly.
Except for Asuna, everyone's face was filled with excitement.
"Yes, it's karaoke time."
Claire removed the cloth from the box, what came into view was a massive digital karaoke setup.
The big screen along with numerous mics clearly implied it was a high-end tech.
While all of them seemed pleased, I could feel Asuna tightly clenching my hand wrist, on a closer look even her shoulders were slightly trembling.
"Hehe!"
"Last time in the couple competition, I came second."
"But this time I am prepared. I and Luther will definitely win."
Beatrix took the lead in declaring her challenge.
Phew Phew~
"I and Leo would have finished last as usual, but this time we have Rainaziel and her boyfriend, perhaps there will be a change to our ranking this time?"
Parul also chimed in setting the tone for a competition.
Hearing their overconfident voice word, Claire, the hostess of the party calmed the mood.
"Elandor, last time your Rainaziel just looked from the sidelines as we enjoyed karaoke, but now that you are here, you won't let your dear girlfriend just stand alone, right?"
Claire's voice was slow yet sharp.
"I did not know anything about this competition."
Asuna hurriedly murmured in my ears.
Watching her mutter in my ears, Beatrix immediately rebuked,
"Hmmm, probably his voice is dull as a donkey that's why he is hesitating so much, what a useless guy you found Rainaziel."
Actually, things were developing in my favour, in fact, I was even more excited.
There was no reason to hesitate, it was the perfect time to test the system's so-called intermediate level singing skills.
I gently patted Asuna's trembling back, trying to reassure her with my calm demeanour.
At the same time, I leisurely replied,
"When did I say that I am scared?"
"Let's see who will finish first."
Claps~
"Great, let's start quickly."
"The rules are the same as the last time, the winner will give the loser a shameful punishment."
"I and Mark will begin first."
Taking the lead Claire and her partner held the mics and started the multimedia karaoke system at the same time.
What no one noticed was the malicious gaze of Beatrix that was still staring viciously at Elandor's hand which was tightly holding Rainaziel's wrist.