Maybe 'cause she'd just bloomed from girl to woman yesterday—those starry eyes mixed pure innocence with fresh sultriness, temptation dialed to eleven.
Rai Hikaru chuckled, slid over, propped her up against the headboard.
Scooped a bowl of delivery congee. "Got this special for you. Open up—I'll feed ya."
"Th-thank you!" Shino no Miya Natsumi's face lit with unstoppable joy and feels.
Affection maxed ages ago, sure.
But Rai Hikaru had straight-up said he wasn't into her yet.
Now this tender care? Her heart fluttered wild.
Skinship sealed, max gauge—Rai Hikaru wouldn't mistreat her now.
He spooned her half the bowl with a grin.
Shino no Miya Natsumi blushed faint. "Um... Rai Hikaru-kun, sweated buckets yesterday—feel gross and sticky. Wanna bathe."
Rai Hikaru nodded. "Eat after."
"But legs kill—can't walk..."
Rai Hikaru smirked.
Arms out, effortless scoop—princess carry.
"Eek!"
Sudden lift yanked a squeal; she melted into his hold quick, bliss painting her face.
Bathroom drop-off: tub filled steaming.
Scooped her again, eased her in.
Stepped in himself.
Lux suite perks—massive tub, easy duo fit.
Seldom used, spotless sanitized.
Rai Hikaru lathered body wash, scrubbed her sweat gentle.
She returned the favor, soaping him up.
Watching her wash him while sneaking peeks up...
Rai Hikaru grinned. "What? Regrets from last night?"
Shino no Miya Natsumi shook head frantic. "No no! Don't regret—super happy!"
Rai Hikaru teased. "Then spill—how'd it feel?"
Meant as a jab, but she pondered serious. "Felt like... you matched my fantasies. No—blew them away!"
"Crushing armed Yosega Masaru's crew easy, or..."
Flashback chilled her—heart still raced.
Glanced down, continued: "Won't regret my choice—now even less."
"Hit peaks I never knew. Better than first cake bite, first amusement park thrill!"
"Best day ever, happiest night, deepest sleep. Smartest call I ever made."
Wincing through leg pain, she leaned in, arms wrapping him, face buried in his chest.
Rai Hikaru booped her nose. "Sweet talker. Throat too raw to talk last night—now you're chatty as hell."
Bliss smile first—then crimson flush, shy swat to his pec. "You're mean! Shy-shy! o（////▽////）q!"
Rai Hikaru pulled her close, cuddling tender.
Post-nuzzle, drained the grimy water, refilled fresh.
Round two scrub.
Mid-wash—Shino no Miya Natsumi yelped sharp.
"Ah?!"
"Wh-what... what's this?!"
Her shock yanked Rai Hikaru's gaze down.
Thought bug scare at first.
Nope—he froze too.
"Rai Hikaru-kun! Wh-what is this?!"
Shino no Miya Natsumi scrubbed her belly frantic—pink pattern wouldn't budge.
"Hands off—let me see."
Rai Hikaru peeled her hands, inspected close.
Her flat tummy: fresh pink tattoo ring, bilateral heart-ish design.
Stared hard—click. Eyes widened.
"Holy shit—too familiar!"
If not absent last night, he'd swear she snuck a tat behind his back!
But nah—hours glued yesterday, no trace.
He'd pampered her skin, milk bath included—crystal recall.
Zero hearts then.
Post-night? Still together, her asleep—no tattoo run possible.
Where the fuck did this pink heart come from?!
Puzzled, epiphany struck.
Pure Love System menu: Aura effects updated.
New perk: [Pure Love Mark]!
Quick scan—Rai Hikaru inhaled deep.
Patting her back soothing as she freaked...
He traced the pink heart gentle. "Easy—no worry. Feel this? Hurt? Any vibe?"
Calmed under his touch, Shino no Miya Natsumi sensed careful. "No pain... just kinda... warm."
"Spot feels cozy—like a heating pad."
"Your touch? Scorches hotter. Throat dry now... super thirsty. Want... water!"
Rai Hikaru stroked her belly steady, eyes locked on her reactions.
Piecing her words with the heart mark flickering to life in Shino no Miya Natsumi's starry eyes as his fingers grazed the pattern—Rai Hikaru had it all figured.