"Onii-sama..."
"!!!"
The sudden whisper was enough to jolt Tatsuya wide awake. His eyes snapped open, only to find a familiar face hovering much closer than expected.
"Miyuki? Why in the world are you in my room?!"
"Hehe... Miyuki just wanted to take a little peek at Onii-sama's sleeping face." She couldn't suppress a playful giggle, her cheeks flushed with a sense of accomplishment. It was clear she had thoroughly enjoyed the sight of her brother in his rare, defenseless state.
"Good grief... what am I going to do with you?" Tatsuya let out a heavy sigh, a wry smile creeping onto his lips. He looked completely defeated by his sister's antics.
In an instant, Miyuki's playful grin vanished, replaced by a look of profound guilt.
"Onii-sama, please forgive me. Miyuki didn't mean to be a nuisance..." Her voice trailed off into a pathetic whimper, her eyes shimmering with tears as if she were ready to burst into sobs at any second.
Seeing her like that, Tatsuya stood no chance. He let out another helpless breath, leaned in, and gently wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes.
"I'm not angry, Miyuki. I just wish you'd ask for permission before doing something like this."
The effect was instantaneous. Miyuki's face lit up like a sunbeam.
"In that case, Miyuki would like to ask for permission to do this every single morning!" Her voice rang through the room, vibrant and blooming with pure, unadulterated joy.
"Every day?" Tatsuya stood there, stunned. His jaw dropped slightly as he stared at her in utter disbelief.
Miyuki's eyes began to wobble again, looking as dejected as a small puppy abandoned by its owner. "Is it... not allowed?"
Thump-thump!
"Ahem... who said it wasn't allowed? Forget just the mornings; you can even stay here from the night before if you really want to."
"Really?! Yay!"
Tatsuya's eyes widened in shock. He had only said that to comfort her, but the girl had taken his words with absolute, terrifying seriousness.
'Should I tell her the truth? No, she'll definitely start crying if I tell her I was just joking.' Feeling completely at a loss, Tatsuya sighed and reached out to pat Miyuki's head affectionately.
"Hehehe..." Miyuki basked in the sensation, her smile radiant and warm enough to rival the morning sun.
Suddenly, a sharp rap at the door broke the atmosphere. Both Tatsuya and Miyuki turned their heads, only to find Mayumi standing there, her face cast in an ominous shadow.
"Tatsuya-kun, would you mind explaining exactly what you two are doing?"
"Ugh, well..." Tatsuya found himself at a loss for words.
Before he could struggle through an explanation, Miyuki stepped forward to take his place. "We are simply enjoying some private family time. As an outsider, it's quite rude of you to interfere, Mayumi-senpai."
"Hohoo..." Mayumi's eyebrow twitched. Her petite frame was suddenly enveloped in a chilling aura of Psions, causing the temperature around her to plummet as if it were minus 10 degrees.
Not one to back down, Miyuki released her own Psions, an even more overwhelming pressure that surged against Mayumi's.
Mayumi began to feel the strain, yet she stubbornly held her ground, refusing to yield to the younger girl.
"Enough, you two. We're here as teammates, so stop picking fights."
Bang!
A powerful shockwave of Psions radiated from Tatsuya, striking both Miyuki and Mayumi simultaneously.
The surge was precise—it shattered their competing Psion fields in a single blow without causing either of them any physical harm. Miyuki staggered slightly, losing her balance and falling straight into Tatsuya's arms.
"Sorry. It seems I overdid it a little."
Mayumi pouted, planting her hands firmly on her hips. "Are you only going to apologize to Miyuki?"
"Ahem, of course not. My apologies to you as well, Senpai." Tatsuya bowed his head with genuine sincerity.
At that, Mayumi's lips curled into one of the most beautiful smiles she had ever shown.
"Fine, I'll forgive you this once. By the way, how long do you two plan on wasting time? Everyone is already waiting."
"Eh?" Tatsuya blinked, caught off guard by her statement.
"That reaction... don't tell me you forgot that you're supposed to show up as a supporter today?"
Tatsuya gave an embarrassed, awkward smile. "Ahem... it seems I did forget. My apologies."
"Honestly. If I hadn't come to get you, you probably wouldn't have shown up at all."
Hearing Mayumi's teasing remark, Tatsuya's embarrassment only deepened.
"Never mind that. Just get ready, I'll be waiting. You too, Miyuki-san."
Tatsuya nodded softly, while Miyuki gave a reluctant, forced nod in return.
.....
"Ara ara~ so these are all magicians? There certainly are a lot of them~." Kurumi murmured in admiration as she surveyed the thousands of students gathered from the Nine Schools.
"Is there anyone here as strong as Tatsuya?" Aiz asked, her gaze sweeping through the crowd, looking for a presence that might rival his.
"That's impossible. Tatsuya-sama is the strongest; we believe that wholeheartedly," replied the maid who was escorting them.
"She's right. There are a few interesting students here, but they pale in comparison to Tatsuya," Testarossa added, her tone laced with absolute confidence.
The other maids accompanying them nodded in unison, wearing proud, beaming smiles.
"Look, they're so beautiful," whispered a student from First High.
"The maids behind them are stunning too. Who are they to be escorted by so many beautiful maids?"
"Who knows? But they look incredible, a real sight for sore eyes. I'm jealous of whatever guy gets to be with them."
"Bro, you're not the only one. Me too."
Several nearby students nodded in solemn agreement.
Kurumi, Aiz, and Testarossa were well aware of the hushed conversations. They could feel the gazes of the students from the Nine Schools, all of whom were utterly captivated by their beauty.
Any woman would feel a sense of pride when complimented on her looks, and these three were no exception—regardless of whether they were Spirits, Half-Spirits, or even Primordial Demons who had lived for tens of thousands of years.
"Kurumi-sama, Aiz-sama, Testarossa-sama, please step this way. This is the private room prepared specifically for you by the Young Master."
The three women nodded and, without further ado, entered the exclusive suite.
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