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Perhaps because she had just finished a photoshoot, Mai Sakurajima's face was lightly made up, and paired with her outfit, she looked particularly mature.
Badr carefully observed her, then smiled faintly and said, "Mai, you're as stunning as ever today."
"You must have quite a few beauties around you, right?"
Mai suddenly asked, her tone dropping significantly as if something had come to mind, even exuding a subtle yet undeniable sense of pressure.
"Hmm?"
"I can smell another woman's scent on you," Mai bluntly pointed out.
In fact, she had noticed it the moment she got out of the car.
She shared this with Badr.
"…A woman's senses are surprisingly sharp," Badr couldn't help but marvel.
Moreover, if she noticed it as soon as she got out of the car, it's impressive that she held off asking until now...
As expected of Mai Sakurajima.
Upon hearing Badr's comment, Mai Sakurajima didn't say anything but silently reached out and pinched Badr's cheek.
"…That hurts."
Badr let Mai pinch his cheek, his eyes fixed on her. To Mai, he looked as if he was sulking.
She then let go of his cheek.
Badr also came to his senses, shrugging lightly, "It's probably the scent of Rias, and a few other companions who are always with me."
"Rias?"
She had a rough idea of Badr's world, and he had never hidden anything from her. She knew there were many other girls around him, all of them Devils like him.
Mai was a rational person; she never intended to impose human morals on Badr.
However, a rare trace of melancholy appeared in her eyes.
"I just sometimes wonder if we can ever truly be together."
After all, Badr was already a Devil, while Mai Sakurajima was just an ordinary human girl. This was something even Rias had seriously reminded Badr about.
"…Rias reminded me that a Devil's lifespan is nearly eternal. Normally, I wouldn't be able to be with you forever, but there are ways."
Badr smiled as he embraced Mai Sakurajima's waist. "Would you be willing to transform into a Devil in the future and be my wife forever?"
"…It feels like you're tempting me with immortality."
"I'm tempting you with the chance to be with me forever," Badr corrected her. "I think it's a deal with no downside."
"I'll think about it," Mai Sakurajima smiled slightly, not agreeing immediately. Badr understood she had people and things she couldn't easily let go of, like her family.
Badr wasn't in a hurry since they had plenty of time.
"Let's go; we should head back soon."
Mai naturally linked arms with Badr as they started walking.
"Aren't you done with work?"
"My family's coming over," Mai explained.
The first person that came to Badr's mind was that mature woman who bore a striking resemblance to Mai Sakurajima.
"Have you fully reconciled with your mother?" Badr asked cautiously.
"No, it's my sister who's coming."
"Eh?"
Badr made a small sound, seemingly surprised.
Mai immediately shot him an annoyed look.
"I told you I have a sister, didn't I? Did you forget?"
"…I can't deny it. Sorry, it seems like I have trouble caring about anyone other than you."
"Well, she is my sister, so I hope you'll at least keep her in mind," Mai Sakurajima said with a bit of helplessness. She knew Badr's personality.
Badr chuckled. "Yes, I'll remember from now on."
"Let's go then."
"It's a shame we didn't get more time together."
"I'll make it up to you later," Mai's tone was filled with a hint of sweetness.
Badr then tilted his head slightly and asked in a low voice, "Does that include any special rewards?"
"Don't get cheeky with me."
Mai immediately scolded him.
Badr looked at his reflection in the glass of a nearby shop. His calm expression didn't seem to fit the description of being cheeky.
"Mai, aren't you the one who's been smiling all along?"
"Wouldn't that make you happy?"
"Very much," Badr smiled faintly. "So what if I want to go on a date tomorrow too?"
"I have a magazine shoot tomorrow, so I can't."
"Hmm? More work?"
Seeing Badr's slightly disappointed expression, Mai showed a mischievous smile.
"So, how about the day after tomorrow?"
"…"
The two continued their pleasant conversation, their figures blending into the crowd. Even though people around them noticed, it seemed like no one recognized her as Mai Sakurajima.
With the help of common sense alteration, she could now enjoy a peaceful day out with Badr, like any ordinary person.
What she had once longed for was effortlessly realized under Badr's magic, making Mai Sakurajima feel both amused and helpless whenever she thought about it.
After all, she once developed that strange illness because of these thoughts...
If it weren't for Badr, she might have completely disappeared by now.
As they made their way home, they strolled through a street, albeit briefly...
Arriving at Mai Sakurajima's apartment, she opened the door.
Badr immediately noticed a beautiful blonde girl sitting in the living room.
Her eye-catching blonde hair was styled into butterfly wings on one side of her head, an extremely ornate and lively hairstyle. With her large, watery eyes and clean, oval face, she gave off a playful impression.
Hearing the door open, the blonde girl stood up and walked over. She was about 160 cm tall, which wasn't exactly short for a girl, but next to Mai, she seemed a bit petite;
After all, Mai was 165 cm tall and wearing heels, making her figure look even more striking. Her long legs seemed to leave an impression with every step she took...
…
Badr closed the door. The blonde girl, who had been eagerly walking over, froze when she saw him.
"Who are you?"
She asked in a slightly stunned voice, looking at Mai Sakurajima beside Badr, her eyes full of confusion.
"Hello, I'm Badr, currently dating Mai."
"Huh?! Someone like you can't possibly be…Mai's boyfriend?"
It seemed like there was a story behind this family...
Although the girl's words were rather rude, Badr didn't get angry. He calmly took Mai Sakurajima's bag and hung it on the hook in the hallway.
"What kind of guy would be worthy of being your sister's boyfriend?"
He asked lightly, which only left the girl at a loss for words.
"Anyway, it wouldn't be someone like you!!!"
"I bet in your heart, no guy is good enough to be your sister's boyfriend, right, sis-con?"
"…"
Badr hit the nail on the head with a single sentence.
The girl was left speechless, her expression showing that he had guessed her thoughts correctly.
"Who are you calling a sis-con?!"
Seeing this, Badr couldn't help but smile and asked teasingly, "Can you honestly say you don't want your sister to be single forever?"
"No way!"
Seeing her sister getting flustered by Badr's words, Mai Sakurajima could only sigh. "Badr, stop teasing her."
She gently tugged on Badr's cheek and introduced her sister.
"Nodoka Toyohama, my half-sister."
Badr nodded towards Nodoka Toyohama. "Feel free to make yourself at home. Consider this your own place."
Nodoka Toyohama: "…??"
Looking at Badr's demeanor as if he were the man of the house, Nodoka Toyohama was left dumbfounded.
She couldn't imagine how someone could be so shameless...
"Mai, is this really your boyfriend? This guy…doesn't seem right!"
She looked Badr up and down, thinking that apart from his incredibly handsome face, there didn't seem to be anything worth mentioning.
Her sister couldn't be this shallow, right...
Could it be that she's been deceived?
Nodoka Toyohama couldn't help but imagine a series of scenarios in her mind...
"Don't badmouth someone's boyfriend to their face, Nodoka."
Mai Sakurajima responded casually.
Standing at the entrance, she placed one hand on Badr's shoulder, bent down, and lifted one leg to remove her heels. Seeing this, Badr took out her fluffy slippers from the shoe cabinet and placed them on the floor.
"I'll go make dinner."
After changing into her house slippers, Mai picked up the bags and headed to the kitchen, leaving Badr and Nodoka Toyohama standing there, staring at each other.
"I'll help out," Badr wasn't keen on staying with this obvious sis-con, so he quickly followed her into the kitchen.
Mai Sakurajima put down the bags and grabbed an apron hanging nearby, tying it around her waist.
Leaning against the wall, Badr watched, his eyes fixed on her.
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