His attention was drawn to a large billboard displaying a short movie. It showed two silhouettes of two little girls dancing together, their movements energetic yet melancholy.
El paused for a moment, staring silently. "I feel like I... know them," he murmured, his brow furrowing slightly.
But after a few seconds, he shrugged. "But, it doesn't matter who they are either." Coldly, he ignored the feeling and continued his walk.
When El had turned around, the billboard screen changed, displaying the faces of the two twin little girls. They were Aoi and Sawa, wearing cheerful idol outfits with colorful ribbons adorning their costumes.
However, El did not see this. Apparently, many things had happened after El's departure from the Black Bullet world, even if it was only for a moment for his.
Soon, El arrived at a tall building with modern architecture. He entered the quiet lobby of the building, riding the elevator with the floor feeling cold under his feet.
The numbers on the elevator panel lit up one by one until it finally stopped at the fifth floor. The doors opened with a soft sound.
Stepping outside, El walked through a long hallway, its walls neutral in color with dim fluorescent lighting. The sound of his steps echoed softly in the empty corridor.
Finally, El stopped in front of an apartment door with numbers clearly engraved on its surface.
El let out a short breath, his hand slowly opening the door to the quiet apartment. Stepping inside, he muttered in a low tone, "I'm home..."
However, all that greeted him was silence. El's eyes swept the room, which despite being empty, felt neat and well-maintained. There wasn't a speck of dust, and in the air was the faint smell of another familiar soft scent, not belonging to his three future daughters.
"Where are they?" he murmured, slightly confused. He stepped into the living room, took off his coat and sat down on the cushioned chair.
His gaze fell on the small table in front of him, where a digital calendar stood as a decoration. The numbers on the screen showed the date and month.
"Hmm, so it's been two months, huh?" El said to himself, his voice hanging in the air.
He leaned back against the sofa, sighing once more. El's eyes slowly closed, letting his mind drift in silence.
"What is that Queen of Virtue doing in my house?" he muttered, thinking of Seitenshi and his unauthorized presence.
El took a deep breath, letting his body sink deeper into the comfortable chair.
With a slightly wandering mind, he chose to sleep, while waiting patiently for his future "daughters" to return home.
***
When El opened his eyes, he found himself lying on a soft bed, looking up at the familiar ceiling. The ceiling of his apartment room, with a simple pattern etched into his memory.
His cold, cautious eyes gazed upwards, examining every detail as if searching for clues. "How did I get transported here without realizing it?" he murmured softly, his tone flat yet alert.
El took a deep breath, trying to recall how he arrived in this room. "Is it possible that my future daughters, especially Kayo, learned sneaking skills? No... this scent..." he stopped his thoughts, his body now fully awake.
El rise from the bed, his movements quiet but alert. As he turned his head to his right side, her eyes caught a startling sight, Seitenshi was lying next to him.
The moonlight from the window in the room with the lights turned off highlighted Seitenshi's beautiful face.
Seitenshi smiled faintly, her plum red irises like a cat's eyes watching El who had woken up from sleep.
At this moment, Seitenshi was not wearing her usual elegant dress, but simple pale blue pajamas.
The pajamas were long-sleeved, with a neat little collar, and long pants that touched her ankles. The material looked soft, as if it was designed for total comfort.
This appearance was noticeably different from his formal aura, implying a relaxed feel, like someone who was preparing to rest or enjoy a quiet evening.
Not only that, even the white shirt covered in a black trench coat and black trousers had been replaced with pale blue pajamas, similar to what Seitenshi was wearing.
They looked like a perfectly matched couple. Apparently, Seitenshi was the one who changed his clothes.
For a moment, El was silent, his expression remaining cold, though his mind was spinning rapidly. In her mind, he muttered in a serious tone, 'What kind of situation is this again? Yuri, is this your doing?'
Yuri's telepathy replied in a casual tone, "This time it's not me, but Seitenshi. That girl has been watching you since before. Hihi, i can't wait you doing that!"
Before El could respond further, Seitenshi sat gracefully on the bed.
Seitenshi's small smile grew into a seductive gaze as she said in a playful tone, "My playboy husband-to-be, you're finally home."
El closed her eyes for a moment, calming her slightly cluttered mind. "Yes, I'm home," he replied, his voice calm yet deep.
Then, El opened her eyelids again, her gaze now serious. "Can you tell me where Kayo, Aoi and Sawa are? As well as some other information."
Seitenshi simply smiled, tilting his head slightly with a relaxed expression.
However, before he could answer, El added, his voice becoming sharper, "Having inherited my memories and nature, you should know what I mean."
El's cold gaze swept over Seitenshi's face, who only replied with a smile full of mystery, as if holding a secret that only he knew.
Gently, Seitenshi's hands wrapped around El's shoulders, creating a warmth that contrasted with the man's cold expression.
Seitenshi's smile was teasing, her lips curving with a hint of playfulness as she said, "The coldness... You didn't even ask how I was doing, instead asking something else."
El remained unmoved, her eyes glaring, cold, and without ill will. His voice sounded flat as he replied, "You look healthy and vibrant, so just answer-."
However, El's words were interrupted by something that caught his attention. A soft, familiar scent wafted from Seitenshi's body, evoking a faint memory.
"You... This scent... Like Kirai. You-"
Before the sentence was finished, Seitenshi came closer and kissed El's lips gently, stopping the words that were about to come out.
The kiss was subtle but meaningful, making El pause for a moment. After that, she licked her own lips, her eyes looking at El with a mischievous gaze.
"Your lips taste sweet," she whispered with a small smile. "And don't ever mention another girl's name when you're with me."
El let out a long breath, calming his distracted mind. "Your lips are sweeter, Seitenshi."
"But, that's not the issue," El replied, her tone remaining cold. "What matters now is why are you acting aggressively? I remember losing your second personality the other night."
Seitenshi smiled a little, softer this time. She sighed before replying, "If I hadn't acted aggressively, even if we were married, you wouldn't have done anything to me."
She frowned slightly, her expression turning into an adorable pout. "What's more, you just gave me a proposal and an engagement ring... kissing me hotly. When are you going to marry me?"
El remained silent for a moment, his eyes looking into Seitenshi's expression-filled eyes. Inwardly, he wondered if he could handle the intensity of the girl who was now in front of him.
El looked at Seitenshi with sharp yet calm eyes. "Well, in the near future," he replied shortly, then shifted her focus back. "So, now answer my previous question."
Seitenshi smiled enigmatically, playing with his hair a little before saying, "If you want answers from me, you'll have to pay."
El frowned. "What's the payment?" he asked in a flat but curious tone.
"Your body," Seitenshi replied curtly, a teasing smile on her face, her eyes twinkling with an obvious intentional flirtatiousness.
El let out a short breath, then smiled faintly. "Fine, forget it," he said coldly, starting to get off the bed to move away.