“Hey, what if I say I like Yu?”
In the mountains, the evening breeze rustled through the dense foliage, creating a soft whispering sound.
Er Nai's face was flushed, but her expression was resolute, exuding a strong determination to confront Nakano Yu.
However, the boy silently gazed at Er Nai, remaining quiet for a long time, offering no response.
“Yu, answer me! What if... I really like you?”
“What if I say I want to stand by your side as a lover, not... as family?”
Seeing Nakano Yu's prolonged silence, Er Nai couldn't hold back any longer. She stepped forward, getting close to Nakano Yu, her hands gripping the boy's shirt tightly in excitement.
“Er Nai, are you serious?”
Looking at Er Nai, Nakano Yu's expression was surprisingly calm. Faced with such a shocking confession from Er Nai, he merely asked with indifference.
This expression made Er Nai feel strange, completely unlike the gentle Nakano Yu she usually interacted with.
Staring at the boy, Er Nai showed no signs of retreat. It was as if a runaway train was charging forward, with no intention of hitting the brakes:
“Yu, I will make you know that I am the girl who likes you the most!”
“Even if I won’t be the only one for you?”
Meeting Er Nai's gaze, Nakano Yu simply watched her, observing her true thoughts.
Nakano Yu was not an innocent person; he couldn't uphold the grand lie of loving only one person for a lifetime. He was just a lucky transmigrator with an incredible system, possessing the power to dominate this world.
Nakano Yu had no ambitions, but he couldn't possibly limit his affections to just one person. Looking at the world, there were probably very few men who could claim to love only one person without changing their hearts.
Upon hearing this, Er Nai's expression froze, and she involuntarily took a step back.
Seeing this, Nakano Yu's gaze darkened, and a smile appeared on his face:
“Of course, I can take Er Nai's words as a joke. This matter...”
Just as he was thinking of giving Er Nai an out, she suddenly grabbed the boy's collar and stood on her tiptoes to lean in closer.
The evening breeze blew, teasing the ends of the girl's hair, while Nakano Yu looked at the girl so close to him, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The girl dared not look, her long eyelashes fluttering as if she wanted to open her eyes but was afraid to meet Nakano Yu's gaze.
With Er Nai like this, Nakano Yu needed no more words. He closed his eyes and gently embraced Er Nai.
After an unknown amount of time, Er Nai finally struggled out of Nakano Yu's arms, touched her lips, and complained:
“Yu, you were too forceful; it hurt a bit, especially since it was my first time.”
“But, since it was your first time, it’s only fair to say it was mine too.”
With a change of tone, Er Nai smiled charmingly and turned her head to Nakano Yu.
Upon hearing this, Nakano Yu, still savoring the sweetness of the moment, recalled how he had used a protective spell to help Kei Yan Ye escape from the “Monkey Dream.” But... that shouldn’t count, right? He did it to save Yan Ye, so it doesn’t count!
“So, what does Yu plan to do now?”
Er Nai took a couple of steps forward, helping Nakano Yu straighten his clothes that she had just messed up with her grip, asking somewhat hesitantly.
She was still a bit afraid, worried that Nakano Yu might not be able to overcome the barriers of the mundane world.
But such worries were unfounded; Nakano Yu was no ordinary person. The only Demon King in this world, what mundane rules could possibly bind him?
“Since Er Nai has already said that, what else can I do? I’ll make a grand event out of it and definitely bring Er Nai home.”
Nakano Yu said, placing his hands on Er Nai's waist, pulling her closer, and they instantly pressed against each other.
“Yu, not here...”
Feeling Nakano Yu's restless hands, Er Nai's face turned crimson, and she turned her head, whispering.
Though she was love-struck, Er Nai hoped Nakano Yu could be a bit more formal, at least... they could discuss it after returning to Tokyo. In the mountains, who knows when someone might pop out?
Upon hearing this, Nakano Yu realized and withdrew his hands, gently ruffling Er Nai's hair, saying:
“I was being inconsiderate; I was too eager.”
After Er Nai's series of moves, Nakano Yu felt like he was about to explode with emotions, and he needed to cool off in a hot spring at the inn; otherwise, this heat would be hard to suppress!
“Then, shall we... head back first?”
Er Nai said cautiously, feeling like she had switched to a different relationship with Nakano Yu, and was still a bit unaccustomed to it.
“Sure!”
Nodding, Nakano Yu didn’t refuse. He urgently needed to soak in a bath to cool off. Being alone with Er Nai in this secluded place was somewhat dangerous, especially for Er Nai.
However, as they followed the path down, they didn’t encounter anyone else from their group. When they exited the woods and arrived at the inn's backyard, they were surprised to find a large crowd gathered there.
From their dusty appearance and leaves stuck in their hair, it was clear they were students who had returned before Nakano Yu and the others.
“What are they doing? Is there a special event?”
Seeing the crowd, Er Nai showed curiosity.
“I’m not sure; I didn’t hear about any events.”
Nakano Yu shook his head. Logically, Miura Yumiko and the event planner Hayama Hayato should be in cahoots, as they were all part of the popular crowd. However, Yumiko hadn’t mentioned any activities after the Fear Challenge.
Or could it be a last-minute idea that Yumiko didn’t know about?
Just as Nakano Yu was pondering, Yotsuba walked over, waving to Nakano Yu:
“Yu! You finally made it! Are you going to participate in the upcoming Fear Challenge?”
“Upcoming Fear Challenge?”
Upon hearing this, Nakano Yu frowned slightly. No way? These guys wouldn’t be trying to court death, would they? He had just praised how there weren’t so many reckless people in the world!
“Yeah, I don’t know where they’re going. May has already gone back, and I don’t plan to go either.”
“Eh? Er Nai’s face is so red! Is she catching a cold from the mountain wind?!”
Yotsuba nodded, glancing at Er Nai beside her, and was surprised to find Er Nai's face flushed, asking with concern.
Feeling Yotsuba's caring gaze, Er Nai felt a bit uncomfortable. She didn’t know why, but after confirming her relationship with Nakano Yu, facing such a pure-hearted Yotsuba made her feel an inexplicable sense of guilt.
“No, it’s not that! It’s just too crowded here, and it’s really hot. No, I’m not saying anything more; I’m going back to my room.”
Afraid of revealing her feelings, Er Nai hurriedly explained, turning to bid farewell to Nakano Yu:
“Yu, see you tomorrow.”
As soon as she finished speaking, without waiting for Nakano Yu's response, Er Nai quickly left.
Watching Er Nai's retreating figure, Yotsuba scratched her head, feeling that Er Nai had acted a bit strangely, as if... she had done something very wrong to them. Huh? Why do I feel like it’s them?
“What’s Yotsuba doing here?”
Glancing at Er Nai's back, Nakano Yu chuckled inwardly. Er Nai wasn’t good at lying, especially to her family. He decided to help her cover up, engaging Yotsuba in conversation.
“Oh! I’m waiting for Yan Ye; she said she’s waiting for someone.”
Snapping back to reality, Yotsuba had just finished speaking when she noticed Kei Yan Ye walking towards them.
“Yan Ye! Over here!”
Seeing Kei Yan Ye, Yotsuba immediately waved to greet her.
When Kei Yan Ye saw Nakano Yu, her previously dim eyes instantly brightened, and she hurried over:
“Yu! Yotsuba.”
“Mm, Yan Ye said the person she’s waiting for wouldn’t be Yu, right?”
Yotsuba nodded, suddenly realizing why Kei Yan Ye looked so happy, and tentatively asked.
“Yu is my friend. I didn’t participate in the Fear Challenge because my health isn’t great, and I was worried about Yu, so I came to check on him.”
Kei Yan Ye explained, her gaze never leaving Nakano Yu for a moment, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
She said this merely to find an excuse for herself. Although she suspected that the girl who participated in the Fear Challenge with Nakano Yu might be one of the Nakano sisters, she still wanted to confirm.
After seeing Nakano Yu and Er Nai leave together and return together, Kei Yan Ye finally felt relieved.
Looking at Kei Yan Ye with a strange expression, Nakano Yu felt that not only was Er Nai obedient today, but Kei Yan Ye was also acting strangely. Didn’t she know that his physique was far beyond ordinary? Why would she worry about him having an accident in the mountains?
She was probably using her concern as an excuse to check on who he was participating in the Fear Challenge with, right?
Having guessed Kei Yan Ye's little thoughts, Nakano Yu didn’t plan to expose her. After bidding farewell to the two girls, he hurriedly left.
Once Kei Yan Ye arrived, Yotsuba had no reason to stay there either, and the two girls headed back to their room together.
After the few of them left, a voice rang out from the gathered crowd:
“Alright! Everyone quiet down! Next, we will announce the secret project of the Fear Challenge, which is... the Inn's Ghost Stories! The eerie Murder Room!!”
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