Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjelqnamFI7
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhmpCoLzin
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwZMvzB1MH
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?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD75abjxOZo
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4GLPBtxSi
“Still hungry?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hoScehANZ
“Hungry.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQGUrrb081
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROQKQsCK0s
“Full.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8kdILfsZ8W
“Still want to eat?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuzXjnFgmL
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGvM4AOTqVk
“……”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AbeLCU9wo
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHACRMW52I
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VpoGZnxmP
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKIfg6gNn6
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nTYckmr4E
“...Where’s Satania?!”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmk09WP1B5k
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…66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCllHzA4j09
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqaZ9gdrjUq
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXJQkfxnFac
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!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KXPrWeRdC
“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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu86WalVAZc
“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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuN7nrCT3L
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlLUl0xhSib
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVJASYVvuT
...66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7rERwqKZD
A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwETnXzUVo9
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfLxbqW3gj
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1NZ7bSV8b3
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.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6WFKNoytDJ
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!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKcYRm6kNL
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfPvIAjUuR
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqsvMu22Bc
“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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJLt2lY5LC
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxswByABP7D
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJGEsyEVpH
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcdNx2efpd
It was their class representative, Machiko.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeK6AcBcSv
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6I5gmiKNaq
“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!”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIazrNHsZsh
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMr8NeWNAl
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtR9r3vnlw
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczmhKOEdJq
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEU01XbxUM
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxHp70JKew
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQiCllvdF4o
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19EEybC97t
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…”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmIPFPz0mQf
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACNpk0JrwX
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimUpViWPTC
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ZKFSlNsoV
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzSNsySF8ic
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFUmx1rPHI
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQjqtnLXHi
“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.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZJsLE1NxR
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2c6P8yLWj
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmOVQtiLy7
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrKXQiFSUL
“You’re welcome.”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLacbb2NDf2
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLD9dsC0Xp
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLc8w8y6NqX
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1h3aIEabYG
Satania.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEg0ZZXBSY
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOzwRnCIAU
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjQNftpJvU2
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEPU46RZRE
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdGoLQj5oTr
The idiot was grinning.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNivrSGT4d
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.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgPmTW6Isf
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFYa3G5INE
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKN5uaGn7RJ
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNwAda0Ygs
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7X91SZ36d
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFiEdhJM69
“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!”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrqe3hTZXi
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—”66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OnYpRK4mf
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlSJv11fap
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.66Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmmnyiVAYgx
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