Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kM18fOvoj
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBUoD06rDPC
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgOZh8w0CAv
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?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm81cUYHXPW
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMTLAaOA1m
“Still hungry?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRFyKeNv2ZH
“Hungry.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSk93bCmEn9
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdExuLXFKq6
“Full.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHofoLPLnB
“Still want to eat?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfY2yqT6PKX
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3MvdK1tWT
“……”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTevv6STrug
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfHsyF8OJQt
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKASztygCgl
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVHGdt0sBVM
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbMIoYV7jJ
“...Where’s Satania?!”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSoPdmoCc6
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…30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kqtxVOfar
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPEfnBpqewN
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEeRC7qBvoA
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!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUxVfMcSuQc
“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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqswRMxZx4F
“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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZyPbRzcCo
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0n76vtMnxN
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHd85kVLOp
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4cqdt9DVw
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65KJA6cSzs
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNXwiofAtFx
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.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xBYYwjgmL
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!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosB2HfScl6
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLZPhIlQnge
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSZSTRtpST
“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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzk4z6swRTe
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMldpeRtdpZ
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y1v1MIzGW
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJlIuBcumZ
It was their class representative, Machiko.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrrujn0RJy
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13JyMLd4Uh
“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!”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzUYq9PnEOp
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqO4gIUnw5a
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxc8eyqIYou
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOpINZCyYG
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6bndohxye
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYcTzUHdcG
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQLlhuyi2o
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35FF3uAOey
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…”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pMbRaCE2y
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLVM9ltRvI
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42EtLiTVqI
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryjuhwMyXF
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbmY6HOVw3
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4qgfmk4q7
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWshrwTQhWT
“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.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpL74jIirNK
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfG0xEke9ID
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3N7Ptfh28h
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lG5mJAfqj
“You’re welcome.”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQHbf7bAVg
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv46xA8K6kQ
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYGuLnAKGM
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS44tXElY8e
Satania.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7H04dL0Ux4
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pEQrqNHmb
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIX9s4tWQl
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBWrN1ExuR
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDyJyzoXFSh
The idiot was grinning.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRKVnaCH9z
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.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4Jax7IZdL
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9znVcm0we
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq8h0JAMFzN
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7EPcMm7te
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡum399fa3U4
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYm7yJrpPi
“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!”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9FRGAhVb0
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—”30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJn9aUJTs0n
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE4wzo4XAHi
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.30Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNHUx7YPPYv
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