After demonstrating the three new techniques he developed from «Ame-no-Mitori», Naoki deactivated «Pandemonium».
Instantly, his eye pupils in the shape of a blackish-golden Inverted Cross gradually returned to their normal dark red color.
Then, they spent time leisurely. Naoki and Tenka just sat on rocks, talking about trivial things—favorite foods, weather (in the real world), small memories, even jokes about some Sixth Unit Anti-Demon Corps members.
Although physically they had already gone very far to the stage of having sex, the reality that they had only known each other for just over a day was an undeniable fact.
The foundation of their relationship was still shallow when measured by time.
Clearly, that sounded absurd to most people. How could someone fall in love and commit so quickly?
But that's what love is. It doesn't always follow logic and common sense.
Tenka felt herself falling in love with Naoki not because of time, but because of who Naoki was: his uniqueness, courage, intelligence, and unlimited potential.
On the other hand, Naoki himself had to be honest with his conscience. His feelings hadn't yet reached the level of pure passionate love that Tenka felt for him. Even so, the girl before him was one of his dream waifus from his previous life.
How could a normal man refuse sincere feelings from a character he could once only see behind a glass screen?
Without realizing it, half an hour had passed in their casual conversation.
Their positions had now changed. Naoki lay on his back, his head resting comfortably on Tenka's lap, enjoying the lap pillow that was many men's dream in the world. The calming scent of the girl's body swept his sense of smell.
Tenka sat on the rock, gently stroking Naoki's white hair with her slender fingers.
"This can be considered part of our date, right?" she asked with a voice soft as a gentle breeze.
Naoki looked at her from below, his eyes looking directly into her calm emerald green eyes. "Are you sure a barren place like this can be called a date location?"
"A date doesn't have to be dramatic. Love isn't about lavish promises. Love exists in everyday things. Routines consisting of countless small miracles. In a few decades, if we're still holding hands, that's true love."
After saying that, Tenka leaned down and kissed Naoki's lips. Suddenly, she realized one thing: kissing was an activity that once started, would be very difficult to stop.
Naoki of course wasn't passive. He returned that kiss with equal intensity, his hand reaching for Tenka's face, pulling her deeper.
They both sank into their own world, ignoring the wind blowing gently around the horn hill. That kiss only ended when their lungs protested from running out of breath.
"Hah... Hah... You're... getting more skilled at this, Tenka"
"That's all thanks to practice for you, Naoki-kun. I even practiced tying knots on cherry stems inside my mouth~ Seems the results are quite satisfying?"
Hearing Tenka's dedication that went so far just to please him, Naoki felt very touched. In his mind, a vow formed: even if he built a large harem in the future, this girl would remain the irreplaceable main wife!
Indeed, what Reincarnator or Transmigrator doesn't desire a harem?
Sure, there was a minority who chose the monogamy path, but for those who had the power and opportunity to live outside norms, an ordinary life wasn't an option.
"..."
Tenka didn't realize the harem plan in her lover's mind. And even if she knew, her reaction probably wouldn't be too negative. After all, in the original work, her character didn't seem bothered when the protagonist was involved in lewd relationships with other women; she even sometimes joined in!
"Hey, Naoki-kun. Have you finished checking the data I gave you?"
"Already. Thanks so much for that, Tenka. Very helpful."
"You're welcome. I'm glad I could help you. So... have you decided which Peach Blessing you want to copy next?"
Because Tenka had become his closest ally, Naoki didn't intend to hide his plans. He reached into his jacket's inner pocket and took out a neatly folded piece of paper, then handed it to Tenka.
Tenka opened the paper and read it carefully. Her expression appeared calm but full of admiration.
"Mm. Naoki-kun's assessment is very good. Each Peach Blessing you noted here is indeed among the best of the best in the world."
On that paper, Naoki categorized abilities with a star system; three stars for the lowest and five stars for the highest according to his personal assessment.
Then, Naoki posed a more direct question. "Tenka. Do you mind if I copy Peach Blessings from your subordinates?"
"..."
Responding to that question, Tenka didn't immediately answer with words. Instead, she took action. Her hand reached into her military uniform pocket, taking something out, then gently placing it in Naoki's open palm.
Naoki looked at the objects in his hand. They were two small zip-lock type plastic bags, each containing a strand of hair. One was dark green, the other bright orange.
"Naoki-kun guessed correctly." Tenka said with a thin smile full of understanding. "Those are Yachiho's and Sahara's hair. I suspected you would really want Yachiho's «Golden Hour». After all, it's time manipulation, the perfect partner for spatial manipulation. As for Sahara's sample... I took it just in case you need it."
"..."
Naoki fell silent for a moment, looking at the two strands of hair in his hand, then looking at Tenka. A strong warm feeling flowed in his chest.
(So this is what it feels like to have a truly understanding and supportive woman behind you? This... is amazing! No wonder there's a saying: behind a successful man, there's a great woman. Today, I realize that's not just a metaphor!)
That thought spun in Naoki's head. Tenka didn't just give him access to information, but also understood him, supported his ambition, and even took initiative to facilitate it.
This was an almost perfect partnership, built on a foundation of attraction and physical passion. In a world dominated by women, having Tenka at his side was an invaluable blessing!
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