In the vast room filled with luxurious furnishings, the bed and everything else were draped in shadows as the light had yet to be turned on. However, it was still somewhat visible as the sun had not fully set.
Right beside the door stood a man, with a woman hugging him from the side, restraining both his arms in her embrace.
"Rei-san, what is the meaning of this?" Eric asked calmly, his voice steady despite the situation.
'What the hell was that? With her danger level in red, I was sure she was attacking me. I almost hit her with a 1-2 combo and a left hook, but it was just a hug in the end,' Eric thought, panicking internally, though his passive skill kept him from showing it.
"Let me stay like this for a moment," Akari murmured, her face and chest pressing against his arm, almost as if it were intentional.
Eric paused for a moment before continuing, "This almost feels nostalgic, doesn't it?"
