The next day, Lord Chen woke up in his own bed, with Kanna still sleeping soundly beside him, lying on her side.
Her chubby cheeks, soft, tender skin, and adorable sleeping face brought joy to Lord Chen, who had just woken up.
Although he hadn't slept enough, being able to see such a cute presence first thing in the morning was satisfying.
He hadn't slept enough not because Tohru and the others had made noise late into the night, but because his bed, after a month, had three mixed, strong scents that made him a bit unaccustomed.
Tohru and the others were very sensible; after he threatened to only sleep with Kanna from then on, they decisively compromised.
The only downside was that Utaha Kasumigaoka had many more misunderstandings about him.
Because Kanna was both a dragon and a loli, coupled with Chisato Nishikigi's nonsense, she thought he truly had peculiar hobbies and was a loli-con.
Are you kidding? How could he be a loli-con?!
It was just that Kanna had just arrived, wanted to sleep with him, and was unfamiliar with the place; he accompanied her to sleep to give her a sense of security.
But explanations are just cover-ups, so he was too lazy to say more. Anyway, they were his own people, so a misunderstanding was fine; it wouldn't be spread.
Lord Chen watched Kanna's adorable sleeping face for a while, brushed the stray hairs from her forehead, and then carefully got out of bed.
A young body doesn't need much sleep.
Last night, Kanna had gone to bed very early, falling asleep as soon as she lay down, so Lord Chen didn't even have a chance to say goodnight to her.
Although she had lived for over ten thousand years, she was still a child, so sleeping early was normal, especially after being expelled, coming to this world, and finding a new 'home.'
Such drastic ups and downs in her dragon life, it was normal for her to feel sleepy once she finally settled down.
"Mmm..."
Perhaps Lord Chen's getting-up motion disturbed her, as Kanna turned over but didn't wake up, continuing to sleep on her front.
Lord Chen looked at her small body, which appeared even more petite in his loose T-shirt, and couldn't help but smile.
If he had a child, would it feel like this?
In the past, influenced by anime, he fantasized about picking up a stray child and living a life of raising a child.
Although it was unlikely in reality, there was nothing wrong with thinking about it. At that time, his paternal love was truly overflowing, and he wished he could immediately find an orphanage to adopt a child.
Unfortunately, he wasn't old enough and didn't meet the conditions.
But now, Kanna had fulfilled that wish.
Lord Chen changed his clothes, couldn't resist taking a few photos of Kanna, and then quietly left the room to wash up.
Halfway through his washing, Tohru came to the bathroom to find him.
"Lord Chen, so you're here. Why are you up so early?"
"Hmm..."
Lord Chen finished brushing his teeth before answering her, "I went to bed early last night, so I woke up early."
"Oh, I see. I thought Kanna affected Lord Chen's sleep."
"How could that be? Don't pick on Kanna!" Lord Chen shook his head, amused. "Besides, only you and Chisato Nishikigi affect my sleep."
"No, we don't!"
"You know whether you do or not."
"Darn it! Lord Chen, you've changed. Kanna's appearance must have made you fickle."
"What do you mean, fickle?" Lord Chen playfully flicked her forehead.
"Mmm... It's true!"
"Then how about this?"
As Lord Chen spoke, he leaned in and kissed her soft, pink lips.
Tohru froze for a moment, blinking her eyes. Clearly, she hadn't expected Lord Chen to be so proactive.
"Stunned?"
"Hehe~ I want more!" Tohru immediately pounced into his arms, tilting her head up to kiss him.
Lord Chen, however, leaned his head back. "No more."
"Huh? Why?"
"Go brush your teeth first."
"No need, I have a cleaning magic that's much cleaner than brushing teeth."
"That won't do. The ritual is important."
"Then Lord Chen, wait for me!"
Tohru immediately went to the sink and started brushing her teeth, all while staring at Lord Chen, afraid he would leave.
"Don't worry, I won't leave." Lord Chen couldn't help but laugh.
"Mmm!"
Tohru quickly finished brushing her teeth, then, without even washing her face, she pounced back into Lord Chen's arms, tilting her head up and pouting.
"Lord Chen, I can't wait!"
"You, you... you haven't even washed your face."
"No need to wash it. Lord Chen, you're not kissing my face anyway."
"..."
"Lord Chen, time is limited!" Tohru reminded him.
"Alright, alright."
Lord Chen actively lowered his head and kissed her.
"Mmm!" Tohru wrapped her arms around him and responded passionately.
The two of them stayed in the bathroom for a long time, until Lord Chen felt a bit tired.
Tohru was satisfied, skipping downstairs to make breakfast, all her dissatisfaction from last night to this morning vanishing into thin air.
Lord Chen pursed his slightly numb lips, looking at Tohru's cheerful retreating figure, and shook his head helplessly.
Meeting such a lustful dragon girl, it was truly... blissful!
He didn't rush downstairs but walked towards Chisato Nishikigi's room. Arriving at her door, he didn't knock but pushed the door open directly.
Chisato Nishikigi's room was a bit simple, just a bed and a wardrobe. This was normal, as she had been sleeping in his room before, and for this past month, she had only slept there half the time, probably too lazy to decorate.
This won't do. Why does she always dwell on his room? How does this look like a big family?
He decided to change his approach in the future, switching to sleeping in their rooms. This way, they would decorate their own rooms.
Besides, always coming to his room together, they couldn't do much anyway. It would be better if he took turns sleeping with them.
However, that might not be possible for now.
Lord Chen slowly approached Chisato Nishikigi's bed. She was still sleeping, lying flat, with the blanket covering her entire body, only her head exposed. Her platinum blonde short hair was spread on the pillow, combined with her transparent-like skin, making her look dreamlike.
Chisato Nishikigi was indeed beautiful, youthful and vibrant; every frown and smile could capture one's attention.
Lord Chen slowly squatted down, leaning on the bed, smiling as he looked at her, and slowly spoke, "Stop pretending to be asleep."
"Hehe~" Chisato Nishikigi giggled, opened her eyes, and sat up.
"Chen ge knows I'm pretending to be asleep?"
Lord Chen smiled, "Don't I know you well enough? How long have we been sleeping together?"
"Oh, I just wanted to see what Chen ge wanted to do." Chisato Nishikigi explained shyly.
"What do I want to do? What do you hope I want to do?" Lord Chen counter-questioned.
"What use is what I hope for?" Chisato Nishikigi's smile disappeared, and she pouted.
"Just tell me." Lord Chen sat up straight.
Chisato Nishikigi blinked at Lord Chen and asked incredulously, "Can Chen ge make what I want come true?"
"That's unclear. You have to say it."
"If I say it... Can't Chen ge be more proactive? You've already come to 'attack' me." Chisato Nishikigi said, dissatisfied.
"How do you know I came to 'attack' you?"
"Then what else did Chen ge come for?"
"Alright, I'll tell you the truth. I came to wake you up."
"Tch~" Chisato Nishikigi pouted in disappointment. "I knew it."
"Alright, it's time to get up." Lord Chen stood up and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Oh..." Chisato Nishikigi's interest visibly waned.
"Where's Tohru?"
"She's already gone downstairs to make breakfast."
"That early?"
"It's not early. Utaha Kasumigaoka will be going to school soon."
"Then I need to get up quickly, or Tohru will complain about me again."
Chisato Nishikigi pulled back the blanket, revealing her shapely figure enveloped in pink and white pajamas, ready to get up.
"Don't worry, she won't complain about you." Lord Chen held her wrist as she turned to get out of bed.
"Hmm? Why?"
"Can you guess why I came to find you while she's making breakfast?" Lord Chen counter-questioned.
"I don't know."
"Then how about now?"
With a pull, Lord Chen drew the powerless Chisato Nishikigi into his arms.
Chisato Nishikigi sat on his lap, her hands resting on his chest, looking up at him, her eyes shimmering.
"Chen ge..."
"Didn't you just guess it? I came to 'attack' you." Lord Chen said, slowly lowering his head and leaning closer to her.
Chisato Nishikigi didn't move, only widened her eyes, her heart racing.
So Lord Chen no longer hesitated and kissed her.
Chisato Nishikigi still kept her eyes open, but her hands on Lord Chen's chest couldn't help but clench, wrinkling his clothes.
At this moment, she seemed to be stunned.