She talked a big game, but when it came to actually doing it, Touka's complete lack of experience made her fumble.
She couldn't find the right position for quite a while.
Then Byakuya suddenly took the initiative, pulling her into his arms.
He felt that being so passive wasn't right—Touka was already pushing herself so hard.
"Wait—I think I just had it lined up."
Being suddenly embraced threw Touka off just as she'd found her mark.
"Let me take over..."
Byakuya murmured in her ear.
His warm breath made Touka's body stiffen momentarily—her ears were sensitive.
Especially at a time like this, she couldn't handle Byakuya speaking so close to them.
Next, Byakuya's hands traveled slowly across Touka's body, caressing nearly every inch.
...
Soon, through the foreplay, Touka found herself ready...
Without sufficient foreplay, it simply wouldn't work...
Touka couldn't help wrapping her arms around Byakuya's neck. They gazed deeply into each other's eyes, and then...
...
At first, Touka made small sounds of discomfort through the pain.
Gradually, she adjusted.
[Ding! Host has completed "intimate relations" with Kirishima Touka. Reward: 200 Fusion Points!]
...
They continued well into the night, until midnight.
If it hadn't gotten so late, Byakuya and Touka might not have stopped.
"Let's take a bath—then it's time to sleep."
Byakuya kissed Touka and refilled the tub with hot water.
After all their activity, their earlier showers had been rendered pointless.
Testing the water temperature and finding it right, Byakuya and Touka soaked in the tub together.
Touka nestled somewhat shyly against Byakuya's chest.
"A bit late to mention this, but we didn't use any protection just now..."
Byakuya couldn't help saying.
"I never intended to use any."
Touka stated plainly.
"But what if..."
"What if what? What if I get pregnant? I think that'd be just fine."
Touka spoke without concern.
"Well, alright then."
Byakuya said no more.
From his perspective, Touka was about to start university. An unexpected pregnancy during college would inevitably cause some complications.
But since Touka didn't mind, he had nothing more to say.
"...So, this means we're officially together now, right?"
Touka tilted her head back against Byakuya's shoulder to look at him.
"Of course."
Byakuya nodded. "Though... we didn't need to do this to confirm our relationship. I've always liked you, Touka."
He knew Touka's impulsiveness tonight must have had reasons behind it, and those reasons...
Made him feel somewhat helpless...
But he probably had himself to blame for not being proactive enough and not spending much time with Touka lately.
"You say that, but who knows what you're really thinking..."
Touka murmured quietly.
"Then let me promise you—I'll take responsibility for you for the rest of my life."
Byakuya spoke solemnly.
"That's more like it."
Touka was satisfied, a pleased smile spreading across her face.
"Speaking of which..."
Something occurred to Touka. She probed carefully, "Byakuya, what do you think of Irimi-san? How do you see her?"
"Why bring that up suddenly?"
Byakuya was puzzled.
Suddenly mentioning Irimi at a time like this—that's strange, isn't it...?
"I just thought of it. Curious, that's all."
Touka explained casually.
Byakuya didn't read too much into it and answered honestly. "Irimi-san? She seems like a very gentle, reliable senpai who takes good care of everyone at the café."
"True..."
Byakuya's response struck a chord with Touka—that's exactly how she saw Irimi too.
But what really concerned Touka wasn't "what kind of person is Irimi-san"—it was Byakuya's attitude toward her...
What Irimi had said earlier still weighed heavily on Touka's mind. Byakuya was the only man Irimi considered truly exceptional—that was undeniably "dangerous"...
"Besides that, is there anything else?"
Touka pressed further.
But she didn't dare ask too directly.
If she straight-up asked whether Byakuya liked Irimi...
Even if he said no, it might actually make him start noticing Irimi instead.
"Nothing else, really. I don't know Irimi-san that well."
Byakuya shook his head.
"I see..."
Touka dropped the subject.
...
Soon, their bath was finished.
Touka stepped out and put on her pajamas.
Though Touka's apartment had no clothes that would fit Byakuya, he could retrieve clothes from his Kamui dimension.
He'd gotten into the habit of keeping spare items in there—including clothes.
"It's so late—you're not leaving, right?"
Touka asked from the bed.
It was already 12:30 AM.
Byakuya nodded. "Mm, but everyone at home might worry. I should send a message to let them know I'm fine."
He pulled out his phone and texted Rize, Kurona, Nashiro, and the others.
But they'd all long since gone to sleep, so there were no immediate replies.
"Then stay and keep me company tonight."
Touka smiled. "It's only a single bed, but two people can still squeeze in."
"If it's too cramped, I could always take the couch."
Byakuya said offhandedly.
Hearing that, Touka pouted, looking displeased. "Worst case we just hold each other tight. Why would you sleep on the couch? It's not like we're strangers..."
"I was just kidding."
Byakuya chuckled.
He promptly embraced Touka and lay down on the bed with her.
But Touka proved more proactive. She'd barely been lying down three seconds before she grew restless, sitting up and straddling Byakuya's waist.
Her expression said she clearly wanted more—her hazy eyes carrying a hint of allure.
That night offered no rest. They went at it again until they were both thoroughly satisfied.
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