Chapter 59: If You Don’t Feed Me, I’ll Just Keep Staring121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hcal0Pp2F
Raphael froze, her brain short-circuiting for several seconds.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Q3uq47BDn
This guy—he actually dared to do that!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoONA2TGrS
And worse, he’d had the audacity to calmly murmur, “Feels pretty good,” as if it were the most natural thing in the world.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacQ7La0fQU
Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqkcJeqJzzh
Her face flushed red with fury and disbelief. For a split second, she nearly forgot how to breathe.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1RDtLqWBwX
"What’s wrong?" Gabriel and the others turned around when they heard the noise.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUVdUNhjJ5
Raphael’s expression was priceless. Normally, she was the picture of calm elegance, always wearing that gentle, confident smile. Rarely did anyone see her show anything else.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrG1So7v0WZ
But now? Her face was an entire drama by itself—shock, rage, embarrassment, even a flicker of guilt mixed together. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, her breathing shallow and uneven.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVT1AqXzaDY
After a few seconds, she straightened, forcing her tone to remain composed. "Nothing. I just stepped on a disgusting slug."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93MxvaZuUh
"Eh? There are slugs here?" Satania tilted her head in confusion.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEyzn1Ea7v2
"Idiot, if you don’t get it, stop asking questions. You’re too loud," Gabriel muttered, stifling a yawn.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsherffy8rA
"Who are you calling an idiot!?" Satania barked back, her red hair bristling like an angry cat’s tail.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRC4g3Qa5M1
"Who do you think?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYf9y4meQpy
"You! Obviously you!"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgT3gwQWYtM
"Tch. Then you just proved my point."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9AVuRpJJT
"Stop saying confusing things I don’t understand, you lazy angel!"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZWPqzwSJe
Vigne frowned faintly. The haunted house echoed faint screams from other visitors, but Raphael wasn’t someone who’d shriek over something small. Still, since Raphael clearly didn’t want to explain, Vigne decided to let it go. She only cast a subtle glance at Kouya—silent, suspicious.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47zZhapRHo
Amid Gabriel and Satania’s endless bickering, the group kept walking toward the exit.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bnDtblhUy
Raphael slowed down, falling behind. Her eyes burned with silent fury as she hissed under her breath, "You actually dared to do that..."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbGImExAjK
Kouya didn’t even flinch. He simply smirked and made a subtle gripping gesture with his hand.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfrn1pYQFGj
Message received: You play with me, I’ll play with you.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7Vm7bHyGu
"I’ll tell Gabi-chan what you did…"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnM1fdHV4Ox
"Go ahead," Kouya said, shrugging casually as he walked ahead.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkyzngnAw4Z
Raphael clenched her fists so tight her knuckles turned white. If this weren’t a crowded place, she’d have already blasted him with divine light until he begged for forgiveness—or worse. She could almost picture it now.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBj3wuhNoC
He’d regret that smug smile.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrbziUCVUD
Though, she thought with a quiet huff, maybe he’d enjoy that too.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlg7L47XFC
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The group emerged from the haunted house moments later, all of them looking completely unfazed—while everyone else stumbled out screaming or clutching their chests. The contrast was absurd.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7JI0KxQzB
Raphael dusted her skirt as if nothing had happened. "Let’s stop by the restroom first."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9UTEjMPyUP
"Good idea. Let’s go together," Vigne agreed. For reasons no one could quite explain, girls always treated bathroom trips as sacred bonding rituals.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jfclLn2dm
After speaking, Vigne looked at Kouya. Her expression said, You’ll wait, right?121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWx5qgnZVm
"Go ahead. I’ll grab some cold drinks," Kouya said with a lazy wave.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNRtfPwIU5
His eyes met Raphael’s for half a second. That tiny glance was enough to make the air between them crackle. Neither said a word, but the message was clear: this wasn’t over.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQ9sh95Fps
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Time passed quickly. By the time he checked his phone, it was noon.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zo5a8Avvs
The sun blazed overhead, baking the pavement until it shimmered. The air smelled faintly of sugar and grilled snacks from nearby stalls. Kouya wiped a bead of sweat from his neck and sighed. It was hot enough to melt a halo.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfrsNsC6fz0
Spotting an ice cream stand nearby, he decided to treat himself.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumHNyxc7U1
He bought a cup of mochi ice cream and found an empty bench under a tree. The seat was warm from the sunlight, but the gentle shade offered some relief. The first bite was cool, creamy perfection—the rice coating soft, the filling sweet with just the right chill.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74ZgG3KEBb
Finally, some peace.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOm5290hQ6
Until he felt it.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ43HeVjGx5a
A faint, prickling sensation. The feeling of being watched.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5whG4LUZsG
“Stare—”121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJv2xbhz2V
He turned slowly.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2RXqxRSca
A small girl stood a few meters away, wearing a blue-and-white gothic dress that fluttered gently in the summer breeze. Her big, ocean-blue eyes were wide open, locked directly onto his hand—the one holding the ice cream.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQskM3Gm9B
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Oh no. Not her again.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF5IAhSBlPr
"The blue-eyed dragon loli... of course. Who else would it be?" he muttered under his breath.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFpJ5adk5d
Why does she always appear when I’m eating!?121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekfrzv1CAX
Do you have some kind of built-in ‘Food Detection Radar’ or something!?121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLDZlzFG2qy
"Come here," he said, waving lazily.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7151HZdJhk
Kanna approached without a sound. Her expression didn’t change. Her eyes stayed fixed on the ice cream. “Stare—”121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFUFTsOoGAV
"You came with your Kobayashi, right?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKcFbcwLJD
"And Lady Tohru," she said softly.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXLSBPRdob2
"Where are they now?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0LBE2w74d
"They went to the restroom," she replied simply, her gaze unwavering. “Stare—”121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeokJakyzQx
Kouya sighed, defeated. "Alright, what flavor do you want?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8TY7pLnPa
"All of them. I want to eat everything."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0E9U7VksK0
He nearly choked. "You what!?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoHtrGLMKh
Straightforward, innocent, and completely unreasonable.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypGqeLvrv4
Even if I bought the entire freezer, you’d end up on a science lab table before you finished it!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdYEuW8GHc
"Boss, another one—mochi, right?" he called to the attendant.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNn0ciJePS
"Yes, sir. One moment please!" The cheerful girl behind the counter smiled brightly.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ74MPM583Re
Kouya leaned back against the bench, watching the crowd drift by. Kids laughed, couples held hands, and the occasional pigeon strutted between their feet like it owned the place. The smell of sugar and vanilla lingered in the air.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4BS2g48Hh
He took another bite of his ice cream. Soft rice skin, chilled cream, the faint sweetness spreading across his tongue—simple pleasures.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bOKqheTxv
Until once again—121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj56VEWaagP
“Stare—”121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfR9KqO0isf
He looked up to find Kanna still staring at him, her blue eyes glimmering like polished glass.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgp2Z6yaUjw
Her expression was blank, but her intent was obvious: Feed me or suffer eternal eye contact.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmb7aYNAEZ3
Kouya groaned inwardly. Damn it! Your order’s almost ready! Why are you staring like that!? You look like you’re casting a hunger spell!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVbHBKfKiQ9
Don’t think I’ll give in just because you’re cute!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GpTtKEsO8
From the bench nearby, a couple started whispering loud enough for him to hear.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GoG86KdXk
"Ugh, people these days. Buying ice cream and not even sharing with his little sister? Shameful. The poor thing looks heartbroken."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXoj2pmVDtv
Heartbroken? She’s a dragon, not an orphan!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaM5KBLPUSv
"Such a cruel brother," the woman sighed dramatically.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlqyhEgN4Zd
Oh for the love of—since when is self-control a crime!?121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOIH9BpUyxV
The man chimed in passionately. "If I had a sister that cute, I’d spoil her every day! Buy her everything she wants, give her candy, dress her up in the best clothes, carry her around—"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNn0uM3BXHQ
Yeah, sure. Until the cops carry you away for being creepy!121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMG1bvPcAQg
The woman giggled. "Honey, let’s have a daughter like her someday."121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZNG8D8lAH
"Deal!" the man said instantly. Then he froze, realization dawning. "Wait, that kid’s mixed-race, isn’t she!? Hold on—you what!?"121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXru5KeXYH
Kouya dragged a hand down his face. Why do I attract lunatics every time I eat something?121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9Sj6wFQor
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A few minutes later, Kanna exited the shop, happily holding her own ice cream. She reached out and gripped Kouya’s sleeve, her tiny hand curling around the fabric.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotNeXEk0lV
They walked side by side, her short steps matching his calm stride.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUwVhw2Lto
Behind them came a startled voice.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesv6ZXl6EZ
"Eh!? Who... who is that!?" Vigne’s wide eyes sparkled with confusion as she pointed at the little dragon girl, completely stunned.121Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nSnp0qPwk
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