The faint, delicate fragrance of Makoto's body filled Yu Xie's nostrils, causing his heart to tremble uncontrollably.
He often wondered whether he could truly respond to their feelings in the right way, and many times, he felt conflicted.
But when it came to this moment, his mind was not as orderly as he expected. Instead, he gently raised his hand and wrapped his arms around Raiden Makoto, reciprocating her embrace and confession.
He could feel that, for Makoto, this moment was the result of her gathering all her courage, a moment she had likely rehearsed for a long time, possibly even practicing in front of a mirror many times.
Faced with such a sincere confession, with such an embrace, how could he not respond properly? If he simply stood there like a block of wood, wouldn't that be the same as rejecting her?
"Makoto, I..."
In the gentle breeze under the sunset, Yu Xie slowly began to speak, but just as he said the first two words, his lips were suddenly covered.
He felt an incredibly soft, tender sensation, as if it could melt all the bones in his body—Makoto kissed him.
Caught completely off guard, Yu Xie froze for a moment, then slowly closed his eyes.
Makoto also closed her eyes, her face turning red all the way to her neck.
The two embraced and kissed under the sunset on the loft, the gentle breeze ruffling Makoto's long hair, with the slight sound of the wind acting as the background music for the moment.
Reluctant to part.
After a long while, the two finally separated, a thin strand of connection between their lips, reflecting the last glow of the sunset.
Makoto's breath was heavy, her face flushed, as she looked up at Yu Xie.
Yu Xie's breathing was also slightly hurried. He gazed at Makoto, and their eyes met.
The two gazes intertwined like crossing lines, and in the instant they met, they became entangled.
Their lips met once more.
Under the sunset, on the loft, with the gentle breeze caressing, emotions filled the air.
They weren't sure how much time had passed, but eventually, they finally parted.
At this moment, Makoto was no longer as composed as usual. She felt like a shy, lovestruck girl and buried her face in Yu Xie's chest, too bashful to meet his eyes.
"Makoto..." Yu Xie began slowly.
"Can you please not speak for now... I just want to hold you like this..." Makoto's voice was soft, like the buzzing of a mosquito near the ear.
But Yu Xie heard her clearly. He didn't say anything more, just responded quietly, allowing Makoto to bury her face in his chest.
The fiery colors of the sunset gradually faded, and the sky darkened.
Night fell, and the sunset was replaced by starlight, the sky above twinkling with stars.
Makoto finally slowly loosened her hold on Yu Xie, but her face was still flushed, and she couldn't bring herself to look him in the eye.
For thousands of years, as a god and one of the Seven Archons of the mortal realm, Lady Raiden Makoto had never imagined that she, too, could like someone so much like an ordinary person.
Just a short while ago, she had summoned the courage for the first time to confess to the one she had liked for a long time, and her first kiss...
It was such a wonderful feeling, and Lady Raiden Makoto felt she would remember this moment for the rest of her life.
"The day isn't over yet, right?" Makoto finally lifted her head, shyly looking at Yu Xie.
"Of course, it's still early." Yu Xie smiled gently.
"Then... could you wait for me by the entrance of Tenshukaku? I'll be there soon."
Though unsure of what Makoto intended to do, Yu Xie didn't overthink it and agreed.
...
Outside Tenshukaku.
The soldiers stationed at the gate were dutifully performing their duties, showing no sign of slackening.
Yu Xie stood nearby, waiting for Makoto's arrival.
At first, he thought about going up to chat with the two soldiers to pass the time, but seeing how serious they were, he decided it was best not to disturb them while they were working.
As time passed, Yu Xie found himself recalling the scene from earlier in the pavilion, and the soft sensation of her lips still seemed to linger on his own.
At this moment, footsteps could be heard.
Yu Xie looked in the direction of the sound, and upon seeing who it was, he was slightly surprised.
Lady Raiden Makoto had changed into a new outfit, a carefully chosen one.
The light purple fitted dress she wore wasn't particularly extravagant, but the intricate details and decorations suggested that it was custom-made. Her hair had also been carefully styled, and her makeup was subtle and beautiful.
Overall, the outfit emphasized Lady Raiden Makoto's gentle, mature, and intellectual charm, as well as her unique beauty.
"I took a little longer than I expected. Sorry to keep you waiting..." Makoto said as she walked up to Yu Xie, looking somewhat flustered, as though she was a bit nervous.
She adjusted her breathing, took a deep breath, and then asked:
"Do you think this outfit... looks good on me?"
Yu Xie looked at her, and with sincerity said, "You look absolutely stunning, it suits you perfectly, like it was made just for you... wait, this isn't something you had custom-made by a tailor, is it?"
"Mm." Makoto nodded gently. "I had this custom-made by a tailor, just so I could wear it for you. I'm glad you like it, to be honest, I was really nervous just now..."
"The beautiful Raiden Makoto would look great in anything, there's no need to be nervous about something like this." Yu Xie smiled. "Alright, so what should we do next? By the way, if you go out like this, you'll still be recognized by the people, won't you?"
"I've prepared for that." Makoto smiled and stepped forward.
She then lightly raised her hand and slowly waved it in front of both her and Yu Xie's faces.
"What is this...?" Yu Xie asked.
"A small spell. Now, unless it's someone familiar to us, no one will recognize us," Makoto said seriously, looking at him. "I want to spend some time with you, just like ordinary people, without anyone disturbing us."
Looking into her clear eyes, Yu Xie smiled slightly and nodded gently. "Mm, let's go."
It wasn't long after nightfall, and the streets were bustling with people.
Makoto tightly held Yu Xie's hand. Tonight, she was not the Archon who governed all of Inazuma; she was just an ordinary girl, walking through the streets with the person she loved.
Just for tonight.
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