The next day.
The warm sun sneaked into the room and happily climbed onto Grayfia's enchanting face as her long eyelashes trembled slightly.
"Oh…"
Her delicate red lips let out an involuntary murmur, and she opened her beautiful eyes. Due to the sunlight shining into them, she blinked lightly.
When she felt someone beside her, she held her breath as she noticed who it was and recalled what she had done...
As she sat up in bed, the sheet covering her slipped down. This movement made her large, perky breasts bounce slightly. She made no effort to hide them, nor did she feel there was anything to be ashamed of.
'What have I done…'
That thought made her body heat up.
It was inevitable. She had made love to the boy she had watched grow up, and although she knew of his feelings for her—she was not blind—there were still some barriers that were hard to climb.
But…
'Fufu~ He looks so cute while sleeping~' she hummed in her mind, touching his face as she watched him sleep.
To her, Zaydas was the most important person in her heart. It would be a lie to say she had always seen him as a man, but when he turned 15 and... well, she had gotten a little drunk, allowing herself to be swayed by his teasing and kissing him—she had started to see him as a man. However, it was only when he turned 18 that she allowed herself to have thoughts about him.
Sighing, she felt both sweet and helpless as she gazed at his sleeping face, her heart pounding when her fingers brushed his lips.
Suddenly, Zaydas opened his eyes, startling her slightly.
A refreshing smile appeared on Zaydas' lips as he said, "Good morning, Grayfia-nee~"
Before she could react, he pulled her into his arms, making her lie on top of him.
Memories of when she had ridden him wildly flooded her mind for an instant. Her face burned at the recollection...
"Don't be naughty, let your big sister go~" She didn't seem to notice how sweet her voice sounded when she said that.
Grayfia blinked her beautiful, tear-filled eyes and stared at Zaydas, her voice filled with grievance!
...
That seductive look excited Zaydas!
What is a feast for the eyes?
In the end, Zaydas did not remove the time restriction that made time flow ten times slower compared to outside the room and, once again, indulged in the 'forbidden fruit.'
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[+841,725 AP!]
When it was over, even though he still craved more of Grayfia, he took a bath with her. As she washed his back, Zaydas saw the amount of AP he had gained and was petrified.
'How can it be this much?'
You see, he did not deny Grayfia's worth, but having made love to her for the first time… was that really enough to yield such an absurd amount of AP?
2,604,600 AP… That was the total value he saw in his status.
It was simply unbelievable!
Gasping, he calmed himself down.
'As expected, Grayfia-nee is simply fantastic.'
...
After they left the bathroom, Grayfia dressed in her maid outfit.
Seeing her dressed like that awakened something wicked inside Zaydas, making him desire to have her while she was still wearing it. However, as if sensing his deep desires, she shot him a stern, reprimanding look.
"Don't be like that, you need to go to school soon," she said.
'School… Can't I just skip it?' he thought, unable to bear the idea of parting from Grayfia now that he had finally claimed her.
The best part was that she hadn't tried to escape or blame it on being drunk. Her acceptance was what made him happiest.
Walking up to her and hugging her from behind, he planted a kiss on her nape before whispering, "So, you're mine now, right?"
"Yours… Yes, let's say I am," she didn't deny it but answered somewhat vaguely.
"Worried about my parents' reaction?" he asked.
"Ufufu. No, actually, knowing Zatanna-sama, she would be more than happy if she found out." She couldn't help but laugh a little before saying, "As for your father… Well, you can probably guess his reaction."
"Then why do I feel a certain distance?" Zaydas turned her around, pressing his forehead against hers as he gazed into her silver eyes. "Is there something making you hesitate to be with me?"
She closed her eyes and sighed. When she opened them again, she placed both of her cold hands on his face and said, "No, there isn't. I just… Never mind. I just want us to let things take their course, okay?"
"Understood." He kissed her lips before being pushed away by her.
"No, as long as I'm in my maid uniform, I don't want you doing that," she complained.
"Why? I think you're so hot right now." He moved closer, only to have his cheek pinched hard enough to make him want to scream.
"Don't be naughty and go already," she said, but before letting go of his cheek, she stood on her tiptoes and kissed his face, saying, "There, now go~!"
"Okay~!" Although it wasn't the kiss he had hoped to receive, it was still initiated by her. He also knew how serious she was about her job and how much she liked to keep her personal and work lives separate.
The simple fact that she kissed him anyway was proof of her acceptance. That made Zaydas very happy.
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When Grayfia arrived in the kitchen, she noticed that Zaydas and Shuna had taken over the space.
She wanted to say something but held herself back. In the end, she went to call the rest of the girls.
...
Later, everyone gathered in the living room, and the deliciously sweet aroma in the air made their mouths water.
On the table, several plates of red berry cheesecake were served. Each one looked incredibly delicious.
Grayfia, seeing this, understood. This was something nice for her after losing her virginity.
Thinking about it, she felt warm at Zaydas' subtle gesture.
She was even more certain when he pulled out a chair and said, "Grayfia-nee, come, sit here."
Normally, she would refuse, but under his gaze—even though she knew he was just pretending—he looked as if he would cry if she rejected him. She couldn't resist and sat down.
"Thank you," she said.
The truth was, she was also curious about this red berry cheesecake. She felt like she had been outdone and took it as a challenge. That's why she wanted to try it.
After Asia finished praying, everyone said, "Thank you for the food," and began eating.
One by one, sighs of appreciation filled the air. It was clear from their faces how happy they were.
...
Of course, they would like it—Zaydas had made sure to use red berries cultivated by Hiraku and also used Mimosa's milk, which was the key ingredient.
He even squeezed a bit of golden fruit juice into the batter, making it even better.
"Waa! It's really delicious!" Asia's eyes sparkled, and her beautiful face revealed a hint of intoxication. It took her a moment to return to herself.
She wasn't the only one—basically, everyone had a similar reaction.
"I see, so that's what was used, and… there's a subtle taste of the golden fruit... huh, huh..." Grayfia seemed deep in thought before she started murmuring each ingredient she could identify, sounding like a gourmet expert.
...
Before heading to class, Zaydas spoke privately with Shuri.
"I-I want to see her," she stammered, seeming to hold back many emotions.
Zaydas was understanding and said, "Alright, I'll bring her here after school."
Eternally grateful, she said, "Thank you."
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At school, or more precisely, in the classroom, Zaydas, who had arrived quite early, was approached by Rias as she walked in.
"Zay-kun, we need to talk," she said, restless.
Looking at her, he thought for a moment before nodding. "Okay, let's go."
Leaving with her, the two went outside the classroom, standing in the hallway near the glass that separated the building from the outside, giving a clear view of the sports court.
With a simple gesture, Zaydas cast a spell that concealed their presence and voices within a short area.
"You were right."
Those were the first words she said.
Her face was burning red as she looked at the floor, but soon, she raised her eyes to him. "I was a selfish bitch who didn't have the courage to act but still wanted to control you. Honestly, sometimes I even forget that I'm not human but a Devil."
"And?"
"And, I..." Her face heated up even more, to the point that her ears and neck turned red. "I've seen you as a man for a long time!"
She closed her eyes.
When she felt his hand on her waist, pulling her into his arms, Rias let out a high-pitched yelp of surprise as her hands landed on his toned chest.
"See? That wasn't so hard, huh?" He smirked, bringing his lips closer to hers. "Now, are you ready for what I'm going to do next, dear aunt~?"
His provocative voice successfully flustered her, sending shivers down her spine in anticipation of what he was about to do.
When she timidly nodded, she opened her eyes just as his lips pressed against hers. Then, closing them again, she wrapped her arms around his body, surrendering to the kiss.
It was her first kiss, and she was a little clumsy, but she was an excellent student and learned quickly.
When their lips parted, a thin string of saliva still connected them. Rias panted heavily, looking as if she were in a dreamlike daze.
At the same time, the school bell rang.
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