At the same time.
In the real world.
Yoruha resting in bed with her eyes closed, suddenly opened her eyes, sat up, stood, and left.
Saki woke up with a start: "Yoruha-sama, what's wrong?"
"Sorry, I'm not Yoruha."
"Eh?"
Saki opened her eyes wide and was about to ask when suddenly a strong drowsiness hit her.
Saki's pupils dilated, and she immediately realized she was being hypnotized. Instinctively, she wanted to call her shikigami or at least inform someone else.
But it was too late.
Saki weakly closed her eyes and fell to the ground.
Yoruha averted her gaze, opened the door, and walked out.
Soon, she arrived at Haruto's door. She paused for a moment, a look of difficulty on her face.
"Don't hurt Master."
"I won't hurt him."
These voices sounded every night, one after another, yet it seemed like two people were speaking. This scene felt somewhat strange in the dark and quiet night.
After hearing this, for some reason, Yoruha's expression regained its calm.
As she was about to take a step, she suddenly turned around and looked into the shadows far down the corridor.
"According to our contract, Rena, you've crossed the line."
In the shadows, a small fox figure appeared.
Yoruha spoke in a calm voice: "Sorry, I just wanted to see them. After seeing them, I will leave immediately."
"Is this his doing?"
The small fox asked, then said to itself: "Yes, with her current abilities, if it weren't for his permission, you wouldn't be able to come at all. That person has decided not to be human, which means she has truly found something…"
"The fantasy realm."
"Has she left? If she has left, she might not be able to return."
The small fox was talking to itself, but it seemed like it was speaking to someone. "So, is she trying to confirm something?"
After a moment, the small fox left and continued on its way.
Ichika, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki.
"Mom is here to see you."
Yoruha knelt on the floor, lifting her hand to gently smooth Itsuki's hair, with gentle waves in her eyes.
"Sorry, Mom can't come to see you right now, so I can only meet you like this."
"Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki."
"We will meet in our dreams."
The corners of Yoruha's mouth lifted slightly, but her eyes gradually became misty. She lay down beside Itsuki, turned to the side, gazed at Itsuki for a moment, then slowly closed her eyes.
Thus began the dream realm of the five sisters.
❀❀❀
6 AM.
Haruto emerged from the dream world.
He slowly opened his eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling, and then slightly lifted the corners of his mouth.
How to put it, every time he thought of Rena's expression, he wanted to laugh.
Itsuki was indeed very cute!
At this moment, a confused voice suddenly sounded: "Idiot, why are you laughing?"
"Awake?"
"Yeah~ I slept so comfortably."
Nino rubbed her eyes and sat up.
"It's almost dawn; I have to go back, or I'll get caught."
Nino grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around her body. When she saw Haruto staring at her intently, her face immediately turned hot.
"Pervert, what are you looking at? Quickly help me find my clothes!"
Haruto unconsciously said: "What's wrong with looking twice?"
"I'll hit you!"
Seeing Nino's sharp gaze, Haruto stood firm and helped her find her clothes.
"For you."
Nino felt displeased.
This man was too calm. She was clearly nervous and shy right now, and she even wanted to feel tired being near him.
But what about Haruto? It seemed like he didn't miss her at all.
Haruto's face darkened slightly: "Nino, why did you pinch me?"
"My hand itched!"
Haruto glanced at her, who suddenly felt a bit pressured, and perhaps understood what she was thinking.
After all, this Nino was really insecure. Especially right now.
In books and movies, it is said that a woman's heart is very fragile at this time. Although the accuracy of this statement needs to be verified personally, Nino clearly seemed like this.
It was very easy to think wildly if she felt something was wrong.
Haruto thought for a moment, then extended his hand, "Give it to me."
"Eh?"
Seeing Nino looking at him doubtfully, Haruto said calmly: "Give me your underwear, and I'll help you put it on."
Nino: "😐"
'How can you say this!'
Haruto ignored Nino's scornful gaze and said seriously: "Don't worry, helping a girlfriend dress is normal behavior."
"But that doesn't include underwear at all!"
How thick-skinned must a girl be to let a boy help her put on her underwear?
Seeing him extend his hand and actually wanting to help her, Nino felt embarrassed and angry, and a little complaint in her heart was immediately swept away to the Mariana Trench.
"Pervert."
"Nino, you're overreacting. I'm kindly helping you, but you're actually…"
"A big pervert!"
After a while, Nino put on her clothes. She glared at Haruto, then bent down and hugged his neck: "Don't you want to say something?"
Feeling Nino's breath, Haruto thought for a moment: "There's still an hour until dawn, so…"
"I didn't ask you to say this!"
Nino blushed and glared at him, then turned away and whispered: "That can't be done now. Let's wait two days until her body recovers."
Haruto suggested: "I can treat her."
"I refuse!"
Nino's eyes were filled with embarrassment and anger: "Stupid, don't use your superpower recklessly!"
'Sorry, I actually already used it. It's just that you don't know. Otherwise, do you think your mental and physical condition would be so good when you woke up?'
"Then let me hug you for a bit."
"Hmm~"
Hearing this, Nino's gaze softened, and then she leaned into his embrace and gently rubbed her chest against him.
"Haruto, do you really like me? This isn't my body, but me."
Haruto raised his eyes and said, "I refuse to answer this question."
"Hmm?"
Seeing Nino staring at him with curiosity, Haruto said with a flat expression: "Because I like both. If you don't believe me, I can prove it soon."