The same day, 2:00 PM. Mountains.
This is awkward why does she have to be here with them? Then again, she is Kiryu-kun's assistant, and the two are traveling slightly away from the barrier. She ought to remain vigilant.
"Lila, wait."
Lila turned around, "Yes?"
Selia watched as she wrapped his scarf around the girl's neck.
"Your cold. Be careful, it might come back."
Lila laughed softly, "Ah-huh, thank you Kiryu.."
Selia exhaled deeply, this annoyed her. She doesn't understand why, but she's feeling so irritated.
"Your girlfriend, she's a nice person."
"Hm? Well, she's slightly weird but yeah she's kind."
…. Kind? And has a good voice, family background? But anyone can have these qualities. Why is he so infatuated with this woman?
"Lila, what's wrong?"
"Haruka."
At that comment, Selia looked over and sure enough, there was Haruka-kun. It was the usual sight of him kissing a girl, clothes almost all removed.
"Karashima."
"Wah, wait he's busy..."
Haruka looked up, and exhaled deeply, as he moved away from the girl. The girl seemed annoyed but quickly got dressed, he quickly approached them. Or rather walked directly, "Why are you in the mountains? What about your cold?"
"I---I'm — I'm fine now...."
Selia blinked at the sight. Huh?
Huh? Is it her imagination or is Lila-san nervous? The blue hair girl explained their situation.
"Caves? I guess there's a place like that, I'll lead you there."
"Eh, um are you sure?" Lila asked,
Haruka nodded, "It's fine."
"Thank you, Haruka."
.... There's something strange about these two. Is it really like what Rosalia-chan said? She should ask Haruka-kun when she get's the chance.
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"You make it too obvious..." he commented when the two were out of earshot.
Then again, despite how obvious Lila is being, Karashima hasn't figured it out yet. Is that guy stupid?
"B—but, he got close suddenly... Wah, forget it. I only need to recharge my Kiryu power..." Lila exclaimed as the girl buried her face in his arms.
Kiryu smiled softly, how helpless.
Seeing how tightly she was clinging to him however, his gaze softened, "Relax. You have me, I'm here."
"Okay..."
.
.
"You know this place?" Kiryu asked breaking the awkward silence.
"I came here frequently before."
Haruka said indifferently.
.....
Lila suddenly clasped her hands, " I'm hungry! I'm sure you're all hungry too, let's eat!"
"I don't need to..."
At that, Lila pulled something out of her bag and extended it towards him, "Haruka's favorite omelet roll."
"... all right."
"Good."
It's sort of interesting how she's tamed Karashima. Kiryu could remember how the guy was when they first met each other. A lot has changed, huh? They found a quiet spot to stop, and Lila sets things up. She said something about having a mini picnic, but he didn't think she would do it. In the middle of the mountains? When they are on a job? His thoughts broke off when he found Lila sat on his lap.
Kiryu stared at the girl with wide eyes. It's true they are still technically going out, but us it okay to do this in front of Karashima? As he was thinking this, he found her looking at him with her cheeks puffed up. He chuckled slightly and kissed her lips, "All right, shall we eat now?"
"Okay~"
Since having a proper talk, it felt like things have gradually gotten back to normal with them. Yet Kiryu understands that this is only temporary, soon he has to let her go. "Kiryu, say ah-"
Kiryu bend down and ate, he noticed that there was some remaining food in the girl's fingers; he brought her hands to his lips and sucked away the remaining food.
Lila dropped the chopsticks, cheeks reddened. Uh...
"Um... Kiryu, come here for a while.." Lila stood up and tugged on his hand. Despite his confusion, he followed the girl.
She quickly led him away from the other two until the surrounding trees completely hid them away. "So, I understand Kiryu, that were still dating for now and that you're still a horny idiot. But um, I really would like more of a warning first..."
Kiryu blinked surprised.
Ah, does she think... It was an accident; he wanted to get rid of the remains of the food on her hands. But if pretty Lila is misunderstanding the situation. It would be rude of him not to take advantage of the moment.
"Then, stay with me tonight..." he murmured against her ear.
"T—tonight?" she repeated.
"Yeah."
Now she's reminded him, he really has been craving for her for a long time now. He hasn't seen her in so long, and when he does, it's one complication after another. He's been holding back for a while now and was immersed in that role for a while. However, Lila reminded him exactly what he's wanted to do the moment he saw her. The girl's cheeks reddened even more. It was an interesting contrast with the girl's blue locks.
"O—okay, since you warned me..."
He chuckled softly, "MMM."
"W—will we kiss Kiryu?"
"You want to?"
Lila shyly nodded, "I want a proper kiss."
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Her Kiryu is such a dummy, he kissed her too much...
Lila placed her hand on her lips and slumped to the ground as she thought so before. It's different when Kiryu kisses her. Whenever he touches her, it really is different and yet her gaze flickered towards Haruka who was speaking with Kiryu's assistant. It's not like she feels nothing towards him. Ah, what is she doing? This is so confusing. She loves Kiryu so much and yet why does everything come back to Haruka? How confusing...
Her thoughts broke off as she heard the howling of familiar monsters. Her eyes flashed red. Demon familiars? As she thought this, the sound gradually drew closer. Caramel colored hair, being chased by monsters emerged from the corner.
"Hijiri-san?!!"
"Oh? What a coincidence. Lila-chan and even Kiryu-kun..."