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Inside the mansion
Yukinoshita Haruno slowly pushed open the door to the master bedroom.
And instantly—
An extravagantly luxurious setup unfolded before their eyes.
But...What really caught everyone's attention was that huge, ridiculously wide bed in the center of the room!
Striding confidently to the bed, Haruno flashed a proud smile. "Well? Pretty impressive, right?"
"This thing could easily fit ten people without a problem~"
At that, everyone perked up. Busujima Saeko and the others lit up with interest.
Kuroka's golden eyes sparkled. She gave a thumbs-up. "Haruno, you nailed it! Nya~"
Lynn, on the other hand, looked a little speechless.
A bed this big… what exactly was she planning?
Meanwhile, Yotsuya Miko glanced at the excited Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others and couldn't help feeling a little down.
Because of her mother, she was still going home every night to sleep.
Even when she wanted to spend time with Lynn and deepen their bond a little, she barely had the chance.
She couldn't keep going on like this!
If this kept up, even Hana would leave her in the dust!
She had to do something!
At the very least… She needed to find a way to move into the new Familia base.
But… her mom…
Yotsuya Miko fell into deep thought, torn between choices.
Then suddenly—
Her head snapped up, a spark lighting up in her eyes.
If this place was that big...
Maybe she could just bring her mom over to live here too?
That might actually work!
Turning to Lynn, she looked at him hopefully. "Master, would it be okay if I brought my mom to live here with me?"
Lynn blinked, a little surprised by the request. But then he gave a casual nod. "Of course you can."
OH YEAH!
Miko clenched her fists in silent celebration, her face lighting up with joy.
This way...
She'd be able to stay close to Lynn!
"Oho~"
Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly let out a teasing noise, her red eyes glinting as she looked at Miko. "Well, well~ I didn't think you were that kind of girl, Miko~"
"Huh?"
Miko froze, completely confused.
Utaha just clicked her tongue and gave her a knowing smirk. "You're trying to pull a Takagi move, aren't you? Mother and Daughter tag!!"
"!!!"
Miko's eyes went wide in shock!
"Ohhh, now it makes sense!" Saeko and the others all suddenly got it too.
Yuigahama Yui, who'd been thinking about doing the same with her own mom, immediately gave up on the idea.
Living with your mom and trying to get close to Master? That's just... too awkward!!
Hana stared at Miko, mouth agape. "Miko-chan, you're seriously bold!!"
"It's not like that!!"
Miko's face turned bright red as she flailed her hands in panic. "My mom's all alone, I just— I wouldn't feel right staying here by myself while she's out there!"
"I swear it's not what you're thinking!"
"Really now?"
After seeing what happened with Takagi Saya, Utaha and the rest were still a bit suspicious.
But in the end...
They decided to just let it slide.
...
After a while, once everyone had finished looking around, Haruno clapped her hands twice. "Alright, all unrelated personnel can leave now."
"…Huh?" Utaha blinked.
The moment she said that, Kuroka and the others all turned to Haruno with narrowed eyes.
But Haruno wasn't fazed in the slightest. She added calmly, "Yukino, you stay."
Yukinoshita Yukino froze, her body going stiff as her ears turned red.
After that long talk she'd had with Haruno about how to "take the next step," she immediately knew what her sister meant.
She bit her lip, heart pounding, too embarrassed to even look at Lynn.
A mix of nervousness and uncertainty swirled in her chest.
Was she really going to…
She clutched the hem of her shirt, her breathing a little uneven. She just couldn't calm down.
Even though she'd mentally prepared herself for this day long ago, now that it was really happening, she couldn't help feeling nervous, shy, and conflicted.
But…
If she kept hesitating like this, she'd only fall further and further behind, wouldn't she?
Yukino knew it deep down.
Even though everyone in the Familia was kind and supportive, there was still this invisible gap between her and them.
Especially when they casually chatted about how to better please Lynn...
She had no idea how to even join those conversations.
She felt like a clueless little kid.
Just remembering some of the bold things they'd said made her cheeks burn.
Which meant… No more hesitation!
Yukino took a few deep breaths, a trace of determination flashing in her eyes.
She couldn't keep avoiding it.
She was already part of Lynn's Familia. This day was bound to come sooner or later.
Just like her sister said— Since it's inevitable, better sooner than later.
Yukino made up her mind to take that step forward.
What really pushed her over the edge, though, was what Haruno said that day—
"Yukino, in every way… you're always a step behind me."
"Whether it's talent, your figure, or…your relationship with Lynn-sama."
That line echoed in her mind.
As if!
Yukino clenched her fists.
She'd prove her sister wrong today—let her watch with her own eyes!
With a surge of courage, the ice queen stepped forward!
Thump!
Each step felt like it stomped on her own heartbeat.
Her eyes were slightly unfocused, as if her vision blurred. She couldn't even see where she was going, just heading in Lynn's direction by instinct.
Her limbs grew stiff, her movement awkward—she was even walking in sync with her arms and legs like a robot.
Not that she noticed.
Saeko and the others, still watching from the side, couldn't help but chuckle softly at the sight.
Then, with perfect unspoken coordination, they quietly slipped out of the room.
Utaha clicked her tongue in annoyance. She hadn't expected Haruno to play the sistercard. How sneaky!
She was really tempted to crash the party herself.
But... It was Yukino's first time, after all.
So… she decided to let it go. Just this once.
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Bam!
Yukino suddenly winced in pain as her forehead smacked into something.
Snapping back to her senses, she looked up instinctively—
And came face-to-face with Lynn's stunningly handsome face.
Yukino's brain instantly shut down.
Her mental systems overloaded on the spot.
"I-I-I-I—～々—"
She started stuttering like crazy—her brain was glitching out.
All of a sudden, that familiar urge to retreat crept back in. She couldn't do it.
There's just no way!!
Then—click—a sudden sound.
Yukino turned her head stiffly, only to see her sister, Yukinoshita Haruno, smiling sweetly as she locked the bedroom door from the inside.
"Yukino, no running away now~"
"Ugh!"
Yukino's eyes went wide.
W-what do I do?!
Suddenly—
Lynn placed his hand gently on Yukino's head, stroking her hair softly.
For a moment, her heart skipped. Then, like a kitten soothed by a gentle touch, all the tension in her body melted away.
Lynn whispered, "You sure about this?"
Snapping back to reality, Yukino felt her body heat up. She could clearly feel the sweat sticking her clothes to her skin.
She took a deep breath—Lynn's scent filled her senses.
"Mmm…"
She let out a tiny whimper, face flushing as she buried herself in his chest, grabbing tightly onto his shirt like a kitten nibbling gently.
Even though she was still nervous… still embarrassed…
Her heart felt calm.
She wasn't going to run anymore.
Looking up at Lynn with soft, glistening eyes, Yukino stared for a moment—then buried her face back in his chest, her muffled voice barely audible: "Lynn…"
"My future…"
Her voice trembled slightly, but her tone was full of determination.
"I'm entrusting it to you!"
The moment she said it, her body gave out, collapsing gently into Lynn's arms.
Without hesitation, Lynn scooped her up.
Off to the side—Haruno watched with a proud smile.
Yukino had finally taken the first step…
But she didn't even celebrate for her little sister—
"Yukino, you're a total beginner. Let your big sister give you a demonstration first—watch and learn!"
Yukino: "???"
Already overwhelmed and overheated, Yukino snapped back to her senses.
Seriously?! Even now, her sister's still trying to steal him?!
"No way!"
Fueled by instinct, Yukino shoved Haruno aside.
Haruno blinked in surprise.
Since when was Yukino this bold?
But then—
She grinned mischievously.
[Shapeshifter Devil].
In an instant—
Yukino was staring at a perfect copy of her mother.
'Mrs. Yukinoshita' looked serious, her voice calm and full of authority: "Yukino, step aside. Let mom handle this first."
Direct hit! Target: Yukino!
"!!!"
Yukino's eyes went wide again. Her whole body froze.
M-m-mom?!
Haruno giggled devilishly, slithering up to Lynn like a snake.
"How about this look, Lord Lynn~?"
"I'm me and Yukino's mother now~"
"How about showing my daughter our love?"
— — —
Later that evening—
Yotsuya Miko returned home and finally came clean with her mom, Yotsuya Touko.
"God?"
Touko blinked, puzzled. She reached out and felt Miko's forehead.
"No fever…"
"Hm…"
She raised a brow. "Chūnibyō?"
Miko sighed. "No, I'm serious!"
Of course she'd react like this.
That's why Miko had gone out of her way to rebrand Devil as God. Otherwise, the misunderstanding would've been even worse!
"Anyway, I'm part of God's familia now. I'll be living with Him from now on."
Touko's face turned serious.
"…Like a cult?"
Don't tell me… my daughter's been brainwashed?!
Miko sighed again, then lifted her hand, focusing her magic.
Buzz—
A warm light gently glowed from her fingertips.
Touko froze, stunned.
Miko continued calmly, explaining everything while showing more magic to help her mom believe it was all real.
After a while…
Touko sat there, completely shocked, rubbing her forehead in disbelief.
"So… now you're going to serve God? Sexual activities?"
Miko blushed a bit but nodded.
Touko fell silent for a moment, then muttered:
"So that guy… he's not your boyfriend—he's God?"
She thought back to the one time she met Lynn.
"So…"
Miko looked hopeful. "Mom, will you come with me?"
"?"
Touko stared at her like she'd just grown a second head.
"You're seriously asking your mom to go serve him with you?!"
Her mind flashed to Lynn's face… then to the idea of being there with Miko…
Her cheeks turned red in an instant.
Even at her age, hearing that from her own daughter?!
"N-no way!!"
Miko turned red too, flailing her arms.
"That's NOT what I meant!!"
Ugh…Mom's just like Utaha and the others!
Took a while, but eventually, Miko explained everything properly.
Touko scratched her cheek, laughing awkwardly. "Ohh… so that's what you meant…"
Still though—Should I go?
She fell deep into thought, then looked up at Miko's eager face.
As a mom, how could she possibly hold her daughter back?
"Alright, it's settled!"
— — —
Meanwhile—
The Old Satan Faction received a message from the Khaos Brigade.
Shalba Beelzebub let out a cold sneer.
"That was fast."
"Tch, the Fallen Angels are getting more pathetic by the day. Can't believe they let the Khaos Brigade infiltrate them so easily!"
He glanced down at the intel in his hands.
"… Shuchiin Academy?"
"Hmph. Humans."
Shalba scoffed.
"Today devils really love hiding out in the human world, huh…"
Pathetic. Like they're playing house. But one day, the Old Satan Faction will crush this entire farce.
Valifer…!
His gaze locked onto that name, filled with rage.
"Valifer must die!!"
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