Looking at Ryuji's back as he gradually disappeared under the moonlight, Mei Mei's heartbeat began to return to normal.
"Huh!" She exhaled lightly.
"What's this strange feeling?"
She had always heard people talk about this feeling, but she had never experienced it herself. After all, for Mei Mei, nothing in the world had ever been more important than money. Love? It was a luxury she didn't think she needed.
But now…
"This isn't too bad." She smiled to herself.
As Ryuji's figure completely disappeared from view, Mei Mei hummed a little tune, her steps light as she walked away.
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Meanwhile, Ryuji, on his way to Yukino's place, began checking out the new talents he had triggered from Mei Mei and Utahime.
"Let's see what we got," he muttered to himself, curious about the entries.
First up, the golden entry he had triggered from Mei Mei.
"Golden Entry: Blackbird Manipulation!"
"Hm, a technique?" Ryuji thought. Blackbird Manipulation was Mei Mei's signature technique, she could control birds, share their vision, and even send them on suicide missions using her ultimate attack, Kamikaze.
It was a powerful move, no doubt, but it had its limitations. The crows used in Kamikaze were carefully nurtured with cursed energy, and each one lost was a significant blow to her resources.
For Ryuji, though? He didn't need it in the same way.
He already had techniques far more destructive than Kamikaze. Between his space-distorting abilities and his deadly spellcasting, he didn't lack in firepower.
But still, Blackbird Manipulation had its perks. It wasn't just about combat, the ability to control birds could come in handy for reconnaissance and surveillance.
"Eh, let's load it," he decided. It wasn't a bad ability to have on hand, especially as an auxiliary tool.
As he loaded the ability, Ryuji could immediately feel the connection. With a simple thought, he could sense the birds in the sky, ready to be controlled by his cursed energy. To test it out, he raised his hand, pulling a small sparrow toward him.
"Squeak!"
The bird landed gently on his hand, and with a flick of his cursed energy, he could see through its eyes.
"Not bad at all," Ryuji smiled, releasing the bird and letting it fly off. The ability would definitely be useful in certain situations, even if it wasn't a game-changer.
Next, he checked the purple entry from Utahime.
"Purple Entry: Solo Forbidden Area!"
"Hm?" He was a bit surprised. Another technique, this time from Utahime. Solo Forbidden Area was her support ability, increasing the cursed energy of anyone within a certain range.
"Only purple, huh?"
Ryuji wasn't too surprised. While useful, the technique didn't have much combat utility. It was a solid support ability, but compared to Mei Mei's Blackbird Manipulation, it felt somewhat lacking.
And then, there was one more issue.
"If I remember correctly, to use Solo Forbidden Area to the maximum output you have to… dance, right?"
He couldn't help but frown. Utahime's technique required a performance, not unlike Principal Gakuganji's use of an electric guitar to activate his ability. But the thought of himself dancing to activate a technique? That was a hard no.
"Yeah, no thanks," Ryuji muttered. "Decompose. I'm not about to start dancing in the middle of a battle."
With a thought, the purple entry disintegrated. As useful as it might be for a support sorcerer, Ryuji wasn't willing to use a technique that required dancing.
"Let's check the stats." He opened up his internal status window.
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"[Talent entry system]
Host: Ryuji Hoshino
Bloodline: Human
Loaded entries: Soul Devouring [Red], Yin-Yang Eyes [Gold], Presence Concealment [Gold],Tranquility [Gold], Reverse Cursed Technique [Gold], Monster Attracting Physique [Gold], Third Dimension, Dreamwalker [Gold], Physical Strengthening [Gold], Cursed Speech [Gold], Shadow Manipulation [Gold], Domain Expansion- Malevolent Shrine [Gold], Blackbird Manipulation [Gold], Iron Fist [Purple].
Points: 77,120!"
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Ryuji smiled, satisfied with the list. "Two more triggered purple entries, and I'll get a free pull for another purple entry."
While purple entries weren't usually game-changing for him, the ones granted by the system were different. So far, the ones he had gotten from people weren't too impressive, but the system ones? Those had real potential.
"Well, all in all, tonight's been pretty good," Ryuji muttered. Not only had he fed on multiple special-grade cursed spirits, but he had also picked up two new entries. His strength was steadily growing.
Humming a tune, he continued on his way to Yukino's house.
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Meanwhile, at her home, Yukino was quietly preparing for bed. She glanced at the time, then sighed softly.
"I don't think he's coming."
Dressed and ready for the night, Yukino sat down, feeling a little disappointed. She had been hoping Ryuji would stop by, but she didn't want to be a burden. After all, Ryuji was out there doing important work, battling cursed spirits and protecting others.
"I hope he's safe," she whispered. More than anything, she was worried about him. What if something happened to him? What if he got injured? Her mind was filled with concern, but she didn't want to call or disturb him while he was working.
"If it's Ryuji, he'll be okay," she reassured herself.
Suddenly, a familiar voice broke her thoughts.
"What's wrong?"
Startled, Yukino looked up, scanning the room. "Ryuji?!"
She turned toward the door, but it was still closed. That's when she heard a noise from the balcony.
"Over here!" Ryuji's voice came again, and Yukino spotted him leaning casually against the balcony railing, waving with a smile.
"Ryuji!" Yukino's face lit up with joy. She couldn't help but laugh as she rushed over. "Since when do you sneak into people's houses from the balcony?"
Ryuji shrugged, flashing his usual carefree grin. "Didn't want to wake you up if you were asleep. Figured this way was quieter."
His tone was light, but Yukino's heart warmed at the thought. He was always so considerate, even when he pretended not to be.
"If I had been asleep, would you have just left?" Yukino asked curiously, tilting her head slightly.
Ryuji raised an eyebrow, thinking for a moment, but quickly made his decision. "Nope. I'd have stayed."
Yukino laughed softly. "That's the answer I wanted to hear."
Ryuji grinned. "By the way, what were you mumbling earlier? 'It's going to be okay'? What was that about?"
Yukino blinked in surprise, then smiled warmly. "I was just worried about you. But since you're here, everything's fine now."
"Is that so?" Ryuji smirked, stepping closer to her. He leaned in slightly, inhaling deeply. "You smell nice. Perfume?"
Yukino's face flushed, and she felt her heart race a bit. "N-No, that's just me…"
"Oh, natural, huh? Smells great." Ryuji teased, leaning even closer.
Feeling a surge of boldness, Yukino smiled and tilted her head. "Want to get a better whiff?"
Ryuji blinked, taken aback by her sudden forwardness, but then grinned widely.
"Sure, I'll take you up on that offer."
Ryuji's grin grew wider as he took another step closer, his breath warm against Yukino's cheek. The heat from his body was a sharp contrast to the cool night air that had settled in her room, and Yukino could feel her pulse quickening, each beat echoing in her ears.
Her gaze flickered between Ryuji's eyes and lips, drawn to the playful yet intense look he gave her. There was a spark there that made her feel breathless, a tension that stirred something deep inside. She swallowed nervously, wondering if he could sense the rapid rhythm of her heart.
"So, you're really going to take me up on that?" she asked, her voice barely audible. Though the words felt hesitant, there was no denying what she wanted.
Ryuji's expression softened, and he reached out to brush a strand of hair behind her ear. His fingers lingered on her skin, tracing the line of her jaw before tilting her chin up. "Only if you're sure," he said softly, his tone both teasing and earnest.
Yukino took a shaky breath, her resolve steadying despite the nerves fluttering in her chest. "I am," she whispered. "I'm sure."
The look in Ryuji's eyes deepened, and without another word, he closed the distance between them, pressing his lips to hers. The kiss started gently, but a jolt of electricity coursed through Yukino, awakening every part of her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer as his hands settled at her waist, drawing her even tighter against him.
As the kiss grew more passionate, Ryuji's hands slid beneath the hem of her shirt, his touch sending shivers down her spine. Yukino broke away, gasping for breath as Ryuji's lips trailed down her neck, leaving a tingling warmth in their wake. "Ryuji," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, "I need you."
He paused, his breath hot against her ear. "Tell me what you want, Yukino," he whispered, his voice gentle yet demanding.
She bit her lip, her mind spinning with the weight of her emotions. "I want you," she breathed, the words spilling out before she could stop them. "I want everything."
Ryuji's kissed her again, more urgently this time. His hands roamed over her body, tracing her curves with a kind of reverence that made Yukino's heart ache. She could hardly believe this was happening, that all the longing and unspoken feelings between them were finally finding a voice.
Ryuji's hands slid up to cup her breasts, and Yukino gasped, her nipples tightening instantly. He teased them through the fabric of her bra, rolling them between his fingers until she was moaning uncontrollably.
Nggh ~ haa~ haa~
Every brush of his fingers against her skin sent a wave of heat through her, and she clung to him, lost in the sensation of his hands exploring her body.
Ahhn~ Ahnn~
Yukino couldn't form words, her brain too foggy with lust. All she could do was nod, her entire being focused on the sensations coursing through her body. Ryuji's hands moved again, this time slipping beneath her skirt to brush against the soft fabric of her panties. He smirked when he felt how wet she was already, his fingers pressing against the damp material.
"You're already this wet Yukino"
"Her cheeks burned with embarrassment, but she couldn't deny it"
She nodded, unable to speak, and let him guide her, letting herself feel everything without hesitation or doubt. Ryuji fingers slipped beneath the elastic of her panties, finding her slick folds.
Hieeeckk~ ahhhn~ ahhnn~
Yukino cried out as his fingers brushed against her clit, the sensation overwhelming. Ryuji's touch was both gentle and firm, teasing her relentlessly as he circled her sensitive nub.
Squelch squelch~
Ryuji used his other hand to fondle her breasts, which fitted onto his palm perfectly, using his fingertips to pinch one of her nipples, Yukino started twitching as if she was electrocuted.
Mpmhhh mmm~
Yukino felt like she was melting as Ryuji's fingers was playing with her clit. He was also pinching and pulling hard at her nipples.
Ooooohh~
The harder he pulled and twisted her nipples, Yukino felt her mind going blank.
She was even drooling.
Her head fell back several times as her moans grow louder.
Ohhhhnnn~ ahhhhhhhn~
When Yukino finally let go, it was as if a dam had burst inside her. She clung to Ryuji, her entire being trembling as wave after wave of release coursed through her. He held her through it, his arms steady and strong, his voice a soothing murmur as she came back to herself.
As she opened her eyes, Ryuji was watching her, his expression soft and full of something that made Yukino's heart swell. She gave a small, breathless smile. "That was… incredible," she whispered, her voice still shaky.
He kissed her forehead, then started to pull away, but she reached out, catching his hand. "Stay," she said quietly, her eyes searching his. "Don't go."
He nodded slowly, brushing his thumb over her knuckles.
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