As Shinobu Kocho leaned closer, she could clearly see the faint pores on Ryuya's skin.
Her throat tightened. She swallowed, forcing down her nervousness, and slightly pursed her lips.
Just as she was about to kiss him—
Ryuya suddenly turned his head.
"You—you!!!"
Shinobu shrieked and stumbled back, her face burning red.
If she hadn't reacted in time, their lips would have met.
"Sorry," Ryuya said lightly. "My neck felt a little sore."
"Can't you endure it for a second?! Close your eyes! If you keep moving, I won't keep my promise!"
If he watched her, she would never manage it.
"Alright, alright."
He closed his eyes again.
Under Kanae's conflicted gaze, Kanao's curious stare, and Aoi's nervous attention, Shinobu clenched her fists and stepped forward once more.
Her palms were damp with sweat.
She wanted to end this quickly.
But the closer she got, the slower her movements became.
Finally, just as her lips hovered a breath away—
Ryuya opened his eyes again.
Her courage shattered instantly.
"Ryuya, you bastard! I'll kill you!"
Flustered beyond reason, she drew her Nichirin Blade and slashed at him.
With two fingers, Ryuya effortlessly caught the blade.
No matter how hard she tugged, her weak wrist strength couldn't free it.
"Sister Shinobu, why draw a blade during a kiss?"
"Shut up! I'll cut you down!"
She struggled uselessly.
"If you won't fulfill your promise properly, I'll have to help you."
He leaned closer.
"Stop! Stop!"
She covered her mouth frantically.
"Then hurry. My patience is limited."
"You—you're not allowed to move! If you move again, even if you kill me, I won't kiss you!"
"Fine."
He closed his eyes obediently.
This time, Shinobu was cautious.
She wouldn't announce it.
She would sneak in quickly, kiss him, and retreat before he could react.
Step by step, she approached silently.
When only a tiny distance remained, she realized—
He hadn't noticed.
Her eyes widened.
She might actually succeed.
Alright. Just close your eyes. Lean forward a little. Then pull back.
Like touching a rice ball.
With that absurd self-encouragement, she shut her eyes and leaned in.
Her lips brushed his cheek lightly, like a dragonfly skimming water.
Then she retreated instantly.
Kanae watched with a faint ache in her chest.
Aoi and Kanao both flushed, their hearts pounding.
"Ryuya…" Shinobu muttered weakly, cheeks blazing. "I kept my promise."
"Hm?"
He opened his eyes slowly.
"Sister Shinobu… did you?"
"Mm."
She nodded shyly.
"I didn't feel anything. Are you sure you're not cheating? If I didn't feel it, it doesn't count. Let's do it again."
"Again?!"
She slapped at him in outrage, but he caught her wrist easily.
"You said you kissed me, but I didn't see it. Didn't feel it. How can that count? And you didn't even give me a signal."
His expression was mock-serious.
"This time, I'll keep my eyes open and watch carefully. I promise not to cheat."
"You shameless bastard!"
Her face flushed so deeply it reached her ears.
Tears welled up from sheer embarrassment and frustration.
She swung her fist at him, but he caught that too.
"If Sister Shinobu insists on cheating, then Brother Ryuya will take the initiative."
Before she could react, he leaned closer.
Her breath caught.
The distance between them vanished rapidly.
Shinobu's heart slammed wildly against her ribs.
Just before their lips could meet—
She twisted her head sharply to the side.
His lips brushed against her cheek instead.
The contact was brief but unmistakable.
Her entire body froze.
Ryuya pulled back slightly, eyes glinting with amusement.
"There. Now that counts."
Shinobu stood rooted in place, completely stunned.
A second later, she exploded.
"You cheating scoundrel!"
She shoved him with both hands, face red enough to rival sunset.
"You said you wouldn't move!"
"I didn't," he replied calmly. "You moved."
"That doesn't count!"
"It counts to me."
She trembled with fury.
"I'm going to cut your head off one day."
"I'll look forward to it."
Behind them, Kanae sighed softly.
Aoi covered her face.
Kanao, now officially Tsuyuri Kanao, decided that demons were far less terrifying than this kind of battlefield.
...
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