Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8OPMThN7u
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO6hy4ZEOkc
Vigne’s eyes were hazy and soft, her lips curved into an uncontrollable gentle smile as she lovingly fed the blue-eyed young dragon beside her one popcorn after another. The faint buttery aroma mixed with the sweetness of soda filled the small space between them, and every time Kanna’s small mouth opened to catch a kernel, Vigne’s heart melted a little more.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqP1lPjuqX
It wasn’t until the popcorn bucket was completely empty that she sighed faintly and asked, a trace of loss in her voice, “Kanna-chan, are you full?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZIbexA68g
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmQzExzABx
“Still hungry?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡirviGgkwCj
“Hungry.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWejWHEXt2o
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZJNaQfngE
“Full.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCt5TDVB8Zu
“Still want to eat?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnVNZFta3U
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91iKKxpUFY
“……”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYYjMtCriH
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1a3zXVjn7
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVQJXl3k0p
She knew well enough that this blue-eyed little dragon wasn’t an ordinary child—she could probably devour the entire snack stand and still look fine—but if someone noticed, it might cause unnecessary panic. She didn’t need another scene like the one at the shopping mall last time.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnEMT89Swo
As she brushed some stray popcorn crumbs from Kanna’s dress, Vigne murmured, “Speaking of which, it feels like someone’s missing ever since we entered the theater…” Her gentle tone carried a faint question, but she already had a suspicion.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1fUDgg10G
“...Where’s Satania?!”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGE839FZyT
Kouya turned at her voice, his gaze sweeping over the dim row—Gabriel slouched lazily with her drink, Raphiel smiling faintly at the movie, even Takanashi Rikka had fallen asleep, her little ahoge twitching in rhythm with the soundtrack. Then came Kanna and Vigne…131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHPQPruuZ2
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtC11ruJo9
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxyg0fayGU
When they came in, Satania had said she needed to use the bathroom. Then the movie started, everyone got pulled into the story, and even Vigne, who should’ve noticed her absence, was too distracted feeding Kanna. In the end—everyone just completely forgot about Satania!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfKfo2s1L5
“She’s probably still in the bathroom. I’ll give her a call…” Vigne took out her phone, typing quickly, but after several rings—nothing. Her frown deepened.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3OtY0825T
“The call’s not going through. I’ll go check.” She stood up, leaning forward slightly so she wouldn’t block the view of the audience behind her, and hurried through the narrow aisle.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SRFb0srVG
As she turned, her hair swayed lightly, brushing across Kouya’s face. A delicate fragrance of shampoo lingered in the air. The soft strands tickled his cheek and nose, and before he could stop it, he sneezed.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzykn44fYkn
Vigne’s face instantly flushed red. She bit her lip and shot him a glare before disappearing down the steps, her heels clicking faintly on the floor.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeG63HJ1U0
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19ASxWTFUu
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEexJ4zYsug
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwG9CJrYxX5
Another message popped up right after. “Could you come out and help me look? It’s too much for one person. Let Raphiel stay and watch Gabi-chan and Kanna.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBYqY6yU11
Kouya sighed. Do they even need watching? With Kanna there, no one would dare touch their snacks. Anyone who tried would probably get eaten in one bite!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ084D72Zeiw
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRU5GaW3Sa
Outside, Vigne was waiting near the theater doors. Her brows were knit in worry, her fingers clutching her phone. When she saw him, her eyes brightened slightly in relief.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0kKZ2V0RP
“Satania’s missing, and her phone’s off. Let’s split up and look for her…” she said quickly, voice still calm but edged with concern.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVd04sydo44
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahlutfHIz5
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3a5POwKZdQ
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHYyKZBPrI
It was their class representative, Machiko.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcuI5RJm91
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjj74q3npT
“D-Dating?!” Vigne froze as if she’d been struck by lightning. Her cheeks flared crimson, and she stumbled back, clutching her chest. “O-of course not!”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89ZGcvogBH
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWY7vX7mu0
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdkBh0VKvA
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9RAPXwMzS4
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zay3nY368
Japan’s law considered adulthood at twenty, but men could marry at eighteen, women at sixteen. School romance wasn’t frowned upon—in fact, with declining birth rates, it was practically encouraged. Falling in love wasn’t shameful at all. It was practically national service.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKP3wPsjMlA
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxquYA33ZB3
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPFEbIw4Rs
Machiko tilted her head thoughtfully. “Still, we’re high schoolers, so studies come first. Even if you go to a love hotel, remember to stay safe…”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsB1ngJNiV
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5W27D9mWQK
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtt3rfkgXXa
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡykR0DaGrDB
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzuxfBbQyq
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASKlmzhCxY
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyjwuhHrNPC
“Sorry, I thought you two were dating…” Machiko smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. “Oh, right—you’re looking for Satania, right? I can help.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvZA9Sq3Mi
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAP22sB6LY9
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlrGg6olV7
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtVXotZkGt2
“You’re welcome.”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDybfGc2AQ6
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7YHsGXfqV
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOovwdpiBRa
He wandered through the quiet lobby, scanning the crowd. The faint scent of buttered popcorn and the hum of movie trailers filled the air. Couples laughed, staff called out for refills, and in the middle of it all, he spotted a familiar mop of red hair.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLbkGcHno6
Satania.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfDm038UFOI
She sat alone on a bench, head bowed, shoulders trembling. Her hands covered her face as if she were crying. The sight looked so pitiful that Kouya’s heart twitched for a moment.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEiqRCpxHRF
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKk74SiluuD
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYIEGm2wim
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNkz0GyDZP
The idiot was grinning.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUYYA8KFdJ
A huge smile split her face as she clutched a golden pineapple bun with both hands, crumbs dusting her lips. She chewed happily, eyes half-closed in sheer bliss.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVCzT02WZI
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTdvMu0phT
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHt6psHsuu
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0897tWVox
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTaPsBXDTF
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2CDhNiOru
“B-because after I came out of the bathroom, I lost my ticket…” she muttered pitifully, then her expression brightened instantly. “But then I saw they were selling pineapple buns—limited edition ones! I got the last two!”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0f0l7iUIoC
She puffed out her chest proudly, flashing her little fang. “I almost missed out, but in the end, the great demon Satania prevails again! Ahahaha—”131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIv09WyDwdN
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcX8WT4fsCe
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.131Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3zLfj0pxW9
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