Ryo sat in his study, flipping through the documents presented by his Ai acting as his assistant. His responsibilities had grown significantly since establishing his own territory, and while governing wasn't something he had initially planned for, he handled it efficiently. However, tonight, his attention was divided. He had received an invitation to the academy's annual tournament, not as a participant, but as a guest. The academy had prepared VIP seating, and he was expected to attend in three days.
His four fiancées—Selena, Seyra, Ai, and Lilith—immediately declared they would accompany him. It was a rare event where they could enjoy some time together outside of daily routines. After dinner, Ryo spent time reviewing more documents, discussing future plans with Ai before retiring to his room. The moment he lay down, exhaustion washing over him, he felt a familiar softness against his lips.
His eyes snapped open, and he quickly backed away. "Lilith! For once, can you wake me up normally?" he scolded.
The demon princess chuckled, a playful glint in her crimson eyes. "But it's the best way to start the morning, don't you think?"
Before Ryo could retort, he noticed Selena, Seyra, and Ai standing near the door, arms crossed, watching the scene unfold. Their expressions ranged from pouting to amused.
"If she gets to kiss you, then we deserve one too," Selena declared, stepping forward.
"Indeed. We're your fiancées as well," Seyra added, nodding firmly.
Ai simply stared at him, her expectant gaze making him feel cornered.
Ryo sighed, raising his hands in surrender. "I'm not doing this right now." He swiftly got up, dodging any further attempts, and proceeded to prepare for the academy.
The next two days passed in a blur. The academy was abuzz with excitement for the tournament, students eagerly discussing strategies and strong contenders. Ryo focused on his usual routine, attending classes with his fiancées while ignoring the whispers that always followed his group. His mind, however, kept drifting back to the upcoming event. He was curious to see the level of competition this year.
Finally, the day of the tournament arrived. As Ryo finished preparing, he heard hurried footsteps. Turning, he saw Selena, Seyra, and Ai standing before him, their eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
"Do you not like us?" Selena asked, her voice almost a whisper.
Ryo blinked in confusion. "What? Where is this coming from?"
"You never treat us like romantic partners," Seyra added, sniffling. "But with Lilith, you're always caught up in her teasing."
Ryo ran a hand through his hair, sighing. "That's because it's Lilith doing those things. I never actually go along with them."
Before he could say anything else, Ai suddenly grabbed his face and pulled him down, pressing her lips against his.
Ryo froze, his mind going blank.
The moment she pulled away, Selena took her turn, kissing him briefly but firmly.
Then came Seyra, who, though blushing furiously, leaned in and kissed him as well.
Ryo's soul practically left his body. His mind failed to process what had just happened.
The girls, meanwhile, had triumphant expressions, their previous sadness gone. "There, now you can't say you treat us differently," Selena said with a smirk.
Ryo was still too stunned to respond.
By the time he recovered, it was already time to leave for the academy. Still dazed, he made his way with his fiancées to the VIP section, preparing to watch the tournament.
It was going to be an interesting day.