Koken left satisfied. With his final say, his precious disciple and his precious granddaughter were now engaged.
It happened that quickly, that simply.
The engagement banquet was scheduled for later, with the Shinomiya Family selecting the date.
Today, Koken's approach was less about discussing with Yusei and more about informing him.
Because a certain pair of unscrupulous parents had already 'sold' him out.
Just thinking about this made Yusei helplessly hold his forehead.
'A mere discount on a house was enough for them to sell their own son? They should have at least gotten a free house out of it!'
Kaguya, meanwhile, was still immersed in the sudden joy. But seeing Yusei's reaction, she felt somewhat apprehensive.
"Kazami-kun, we..."
Yusei looked at her and gently took her hand.
"Call me Yusei, or Yusei-kun. I've actually wanted to say this for a while but never found the right moment. Now seems like a good time."
"Yusei-kun..."
Looking at the young man before her, Kaguya had never felt as happy as she did today. This meant they would marry, they would be together for life.
Thinking about the future, Kaguya's thoughts began to drift, and she seemed a bit dazed.
Today, Kaguya was wearing a pure white dress, looking exceptionally pure and beautiful, especially her eyes.
The white dress and her fair skin contrasted strikingly with the blood-red hue of her eyes. It didn't seem out of place at all, instead, it added a certain allure to Kaguya.
Those eyes... even though Yusei possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan, he still felt drawn to approach Kaguya, to see her inner self through her eyes.
Thinking this, Yusei couldn't help but gently wrap his arm around Kaguya's waist.
"Kaguya... shall we go to your room?"
Suddenly being held around the waist, Kaguya's body stiffened slightly. Her knowledge of matters between men and women was limited to knowing about kisses, and she wasn't very clear about anything else.
But now, feeling the gentle hand on her waist, Kaguya could feel her body temperature rising abnormally.
"My face is so hot..." Kaguya bowed her head, allowing Yusei to lead her back to her room, not daring to move recklessly along the way.
Entering the room, Hayasaka remained guarding the door.
As a personal maid, her duties weren't limited to daily life; they included all sorts of things.
For example, when her young lady was about to engage in... certain activities, she, as the maid, had to stand guard outside.
First, to be alert for anyone who might disturb them and promptly inform Kaguya.
Second, if Kaguya was... unable to proceed, she, the maid, would have to step in. Having grown up by Kaguya's side since childhood, she had long been prepared for this readiness.
Moreover, she didn't dislike Yusei, and she even somewhat admired him.
Her only worry now was Kaguya, 'Ojou-sama, who was as pure as a blank sheet of paper... would she be able to handle it?'
…
Inside the room.
Kaguya sat nervously beside Yusei, stammering in a trembling voice, "You... what do you want to do?"
Yusei smiled, lay down on Kaguya's bed, and inhaled the young girl's fragrance from the pillow.
"It smells nice. Just like the scent on you, Kaguya."
Kaguya was very shy about Yusei's actions, but she reasoned that since they would be husband and wife in the future, sharing a bed was inevitable.
Although, due to maidenly shyness, she very much wanted to stop Yusei from sniffing, the thought of their future marriage, combined with Yusei's intimacy towards her, made her immensely happy.
So, Kaguya endured her shyness and didn't stop him.
Yusei soon sat up straight, facing Kaguya seriously, looking into those beautiful ruby-like eyes.
"Kaguya, we're engaged now, right?"
"Mhmm." Kaguya nodded shyly.
Looking at Kaguya's utterly charming appearance, Yusei felt a stir. He swallowed and gently kissed Kaguya's forehead, then said softly,
"Kaguya, can we kiss?"
"K... kiss?!"
Hearing Yusei's words, Kaguya felt as if her heart was about to leap out. She lowered her head, clutching her white dress, crumpling it.
Yusei chuckled lightly. The girl who was so fierce in Kendo was extremely adorable when it came to matters of the heart.
Wanting to try but afraid of failing, yet ultimately unable to resist...
He gently pulled Kaguya into his embrace, feeling her petite frame, and called her name softly.
"Kaguya."
Hearing this soft call, for some reason, Kaguya also felt her heart calm down considerably.
She greatly enjoyed this intimate moment.
Yusei looked at the girl's tensed pretty face and slowly lowered his head. He didn't tease her further this time, gently pressing his lips against hers.
The feelings between Yusei and Kaguya were something both were well aware of.
The impression Kaguya gave was just like Kaguya herself. She made people fall for her, but she wouldn't let the one she loved bear too much. Instead, she was the one devote and take responsibility.
She truly was a girl who evoked tenderness.
In SAO, Yusei and Asuna had kissed. But in this world, in reality, this was Yusei's first time with a girl. Both Kaguya and he could be considered each other's first kiss.
He wanted to go further, but thinking of Kaguya's utterly endearing, pitiable appearance, Yusei sighed inwardly.
'Forget it. I'll let you off this time. But you won't be so lucky next time.'
Thinking this, Yusei didn't continue further and released Kaguya.
Looking at the blush on the girl's cheeks and her dazed-looking eyes, Yusei smiled and pinched her cheek.
"How did it feel?" Kaguya answered with a trembling voice, her face red.
"Too...too bold," Kaguya replied, her face flushed and her voice trembling.
"Bold? I was being very well-behaved. It was just a kiss." Yusei said teasingly.
Hearing this, Kaguya immediately wanted to bury her head in the blankets.
'Calling such a bold thing 'just this much'? That's already plenty impure!'
Kaguya's face was bright red. She resolved to have Hayasaka teach her about this subject later.
There had been so many joyful things today. Getting rid of the annoying pest, getting engaged under her grandfather's arrangement, and... and kissing Yusei...
Kaguya had never felt as happy as she did today.
'Today is my lucky day!'