Xingyue, is Xiaokai also considered Kai?

"Why are you here?"

Novia narrowed her eyes and asked Yuzhu, who was wearing a penguin coat.

"Because you...you've come back, so I ran out to greet you."

Stop talking nonsense. How could you possibly have a completely different personality? Eri said, suppressing her urge to unleash a torrent of sarcastic remarks and calmly watching Arisu and Novia's conversation.

"I don't remember we had time to tell you when we returned."

"Yes, I didn't tell them, but I always wait for the trains that run through Tokyo."

"……Yeah?"

Novia didn't seem particularly interested and didn't pursue the matter further.

However, Kuonji Yuzu's expression subtly changed upon hearing this... but only for a moment, and was then obscured by the shadow of the penguin suit, so it went unnoticed.

Then the group headed towards the mountains leading to the Kuonji residence, but after half a day, they had only just left the tourist street.

"I'm probably wearing some thick clothes, so I'm walking a little slowly. Please forgive me."

"Kuonji Yuju said expressionlessly."

Wearing a penguin costume, Ayumi kept a slight distance from Eri and the others in front of her.

It is by no means to belittle them or to deliberately ignore their attitude.

Arisu would also participate in the conversation from time to time, without being perfunctory. Although her straightforward tone made Eri Se feel that this senior seemed to have not changed much, she also subtly felt that Arisu's absent-mindedness was very strong. Moreover, Eri Se always felt that she looked at Novia more often, sometimes to find topics to talk about with them, sometimes to find topics to talk about herself, but no matter what, she was always looking at Novia.

Although Eri felt indifferent, seeing Kuonji Yuzu like this made her feel out of place for some reason.

Could it be that I'm missing the Demon King?

Eri thought that might be the case.

The girl suddenly felt a strong urge to talk to the Demon King, who had been missing for several years.

I want to spend time with him, laughing and chatting about trivial things, being startled by his words, not having to say anything to each other, just walking together like this.

What is he doing now?

Before Eri could even begin to mused, Kuonji Yuzu suddenly stopped moving.

Novia, who was closest to her, also stopped and turned to look at her.

Then--

"I'm a little hot. Could you please escort me to the restroom over there to change my clothes? I feel better with a male escort."

The witch said this to Novia.

Moreover, before Novia could reply, Yuzhu's face remained expressionless, seemingly transparent, but she subtly expressed her apology, murmuring in a voice so faint it was almost inaudible.

"I'm sorry, my request is unreasonable, but I really can't do it alone."

"Can't do it?"

Novia tilted his head at a very inconspicuous angle, looking puzzled. Kuonji Aratsumi did look very strange now, but he still agreed on a whim.

He was still curious about what Kuonji Aryu was trying to do.

……

"I don't understand, is that all there is to it?"

"Of course."

Kuonji Yuju raised the corners of her mouth.

This was the first time I had ever smiled like that in front of Novia; it was like a fox, the kind of fox in legends that leads people to strange lands.

Novia, who had been invited by Yuzuki Kuonji, immediately sensed something was wrong as soon as she entered the restroom she had designated, since the first thing she saw was a mirror—

"However, this was expected. If you can't detect this mirror world immediately, I might have to come up with another plan."

Yuzhu paused for a moment, "Like the protagonist of a certain video, a 2-hour film should be enough to enjoy."

"Oh, is it a fake?"

Novia followed up on Yuzhu's words and deduced the same thing, but seemed not to care.

Hmm? That's a good way to put it. Let's just go with that.

Thinking this, Yumina raised her well-shaped chin and spoke instantly: "I am reflecting the deeper consciousness of Kuonji Yuzu. I didn't lock you up here with a happy or amused feeling... I guess. I was just doing my duty. For the sake of my reputation, I should explain... but I admit that these are indeed my true feelings."

Yumina felt that she was not lying.

To Yuju, this man was like a star.

No matter how illusory the light may be, how wonderful it would be to have a place to go!

Whenever she thinks of Eri, the sense of loss she feels is perhaps like losing a star.

What a selfish emotion...

But Yumina thought it was great; shouldn't witches be like that?

If you can't do it, then I'll step in for you, Xiao Youzhu.

"But what is the purpose?"

"Of course, I'm here to admire your face contorted with fear."

Yuzhu paused for a moment, then said, "But it seems we failed. Once you decipher it, the real Yuzhu should return."

Just as Novia raised her hand to unravel the mystery of the mirror world—

Everything before my eyes was replaced by darkness.

Then he could feel the heat, so hot that it felt like the small space was filled with lingering heat. But more than the heat, what he felt most directly was the heat of a human being, which was pressed tightly against his body. At the same time, it felt like a cat was rubbing against him, as if it was being affectionate, as if it was telling him that it wanted to share its body heat with him.

It was as if she wanted to prove that she really was.

Sweat dripped from her forehead, the heat stinging her skin, and her breath made her form visible.

"Congratulations! Now that you've figured it out, I'll switch immediately. I'll provide you with the best game, a very interesting game."

She touched Novia's face again and again.

The next moment, she lowered her head, and the passion that had been burning like flames from their close contact vanished like a mirage.

That is, he became expressionless, yet whispered with a hint of tenderness.

"The clothes underneath, I guess you could call them swimsuits? I wore these only for you, you know. And... hold on tight to my waist, you don't want anyone outside to see us, right?"

Chapter 544 is about to be eaten.

What things represent summer?

The sound of cicadas, the scorching sun, and the heatwave—if you can see the sea, you'll naturally think of a beach; and seeing a beach, you'll naturally think of swimsuits.

Especially in Akihabara, where swimsuits are everywhere, all kinds of swimsuits are worn by different people.

"...It's so hot."

Akihabara was as noisy as ever today, and my feet, wearing sandals, felt incredibly hot from the reflection of the ground...

Strangely enough, even though Erise thought she should be used to it after living here for so many years, she still broke out in a sweat.

I'll take a shower when I get back.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Eri."

"Yes, yes, I've been waiting a long time."

Erizo fanned herself with her hand as she looked at Kuonji Yuzu, who was still wearing a penguin costume, as she slowly walked over.

"...Where is that guy?"

"Oh, I had to go. Where are the other two?"

Since she wasn't too concerned about Novia, Erise told Arisu after a little thought that Luce seemed very interested in the beach, so Tiamat went to protect her. Anyway, she knew the address of the Kuonji residence, so it wasn't a big problem.

"By the way, weren't you changing clothes?"

"I have no clothes to change into."

"...I see. Then let's go together."

After saying that, Eri glanced at Yuzu. Despite wearing such a heavy penguin costume, she wasn't sweating at all. Could it be that she had hidden a fan or something similar under the costume? Although she thought so, there didn't seem to be anything like that. Even if Eri listened carefully, she still couldn't hear any sound.

But suddenly, Eri Se had a problem.

Why is there something strange about Kuonji Yuzu's body?

It seems to have suddenly become much taller. Could it be my imagination? Or is it just because it's so hot that I'm seeing things incorrectly?

Even so, Eri still obediently did not ask any questions. However, she failed to notice that Kuonji Yuzu, who was traveling with her, had a look of pleasure in her eyes. Her eyes contained not only curiosity and sadism, but also a certain emotion... as if she was immersed in a sense of superiority as if she had obtained some rare item.

At this moment, inside the penguin costume, the position of Kuonji Aratsu and Novia could barely be described as a straddle embrace, except that they weren't facing each other. Instead, Aratsu was in front and Novia was behind. In short, that was the situation. As for the so-called swimsuit, it consisted of large areas of exposed skin and shiny fragments covering the bra and thin waistband. In short, it was like an advanced version of belly dancing.

At the same time, my whole body was trembling, as if from a slight bump.

"I said, you must be Yumina."

"Hmm? Who's that? I don't recognize him."

As she said this, Yumina used her slender fingers to take Novia's right hand, which was resting on her thigh, and brought it to her mouth.

Just as Novia sensed something was wrong and was about to say something, Yumina suddenly put his finger into Kou.

This gave the silver-haired youth goosebumps. It felt somewhat familiar, and it was as if he were licking candy. Then he pressed his tongue firmly against the center of his palm, then suddenly moved it to his fingers, making a soft smacking sound, then gently biting them, licking them quickly and slowly—

"...Strange? Did you hear anything, Kuonji?"

"No."

Yumina stopped and looked down at Eri, who had raised a question.

Still, those dark eyes remain devoid of emotion.

"With so many people going into the water nearby, that must be the sound."

"...Uh, yes, sorry."

After successfully fooling the young Erise, and seemingly anticipating Novia's question, Yumina preemptively struck, her gaze almost dismissive:

"Because your body is clean and doesn't look right, so we have to get it dirty."

"...You like dirty things?"

"I have no interest in that kind of thing, it's just for you, I just wanted to get you dirty, but unfortunately I couldn't bite through and make you bleed."

for you--

Generally speaking, this is a fatally attractive statement. No one would be unhappy to hear someone say this to them.

The problem is that she is Yumina, and as a witch, the way she says those words creates an inexplicable, yet potentially fatal, sense of unease.

As she spoke, Yumina placed her saliva-covered hand on her stomach, pinched it slightly, and it became sticky and mushy, with some excess fat. It seemed she would have to keep an eye on Xiaoyouzhu's figure. She knew this when she saw her in a swimsuit before, but now she understood it even more deeply.

However, Yumina felt that regardless of which part of the body it was treated like this, apart from the difference in softness, the sensation should not be too different; the heartbeat would accelerate and the body would become warm.

"Generally speaking, if a mirror is broken, you should go back."

"That's right—the game of pretend is over."

Yumina paused, "But Little Pearl has already gotten lost. Is she planning to side with humans or something? She's no longer worthy of being a witch, is she? After all, witches aren't human; they're beings far more powerful than humans. You'll get lost too later."

Even as Yumina said this, her eyes still showed disdain.

"……oh?"

Indeed, witches are, to some extent, a subspecies of fairies, and their degeneration into humans is a regression. But does Yumina really think Novia doesn't know that the one currently inside Kuonji Aratama is none other than herself, the First Magician? After all, Yumina is an exception, being both a witch and a human.

Therefore, after a moment's thought, Novia leaned close to Yumina's ear and whispered something.

"Between you and me, who will ultimately get lost? Lovely... Yumina."

The words lingered in Yumina's ears.

It was a sticky, sweet sound, as if honey had been poured directly onto the eardrums.

This man definitely doesn't think I'm cute. Although it sounds convincing, it's all a lie. The friendliness and smiles he shows to others are things that everyone has, not something unique to him. So I can't be fooled.

Yumina thought this way because of the power of the First Law.