Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RmGrWYuYI
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTLm2bdNRK
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZAqZ8b06z
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?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAelznNaNm
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tdcoRSRkP
“Still hungry?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHciS7eiEQF
“Hungry.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KXTmV8YiS
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWX8XC6lnOE
“Full.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSEjYxFQXwZ
“Still want to eat?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuhQdZ32fPM
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGobrNOxUYL
“……”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XQXZeOV0v
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkSpR6MtXN
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxe6pASWJc
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvq0niJ1lEx
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSAb5gR01r
“...Where’s Satania?!”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcKz85ZFoi5
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…138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrsiVzM2n7P
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOga7lstgP
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdm42ZxsZtV
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!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdLLF3RxaT
“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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡir9UJ5cEqt
“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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0RPLEi3DdG
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHyUpvU7WV
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VLbhB9qxs
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyL00HYaGe
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7k7u6vZIy
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdjKnUQiu8
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.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jp0UF7PnF
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!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3HC1KtCtf
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ceWQshHaI
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXne36BSpqn
“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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRls5WHh1T
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCtOp2R5sg
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjYuAq0E2J
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1iPatEbeFn
It was their class representative, Machiko.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14d5TZmjIA
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbYSVyPEd4
“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!”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFupwqbHgx
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJQjqsjtbOy
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡErw6105YCU
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfDeBhr2ERt
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA72zVp7xqU
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJAqAe1AyZ
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDogu2qKJv
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7nv9LS3c0
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…”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4sGyu8kUMy
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhNY5Ao2bN
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvHVWcTXFW
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUyyVZzr6MC
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjFcfoWNJTM
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdKuQRgKrB
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWTconKYCIg
“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.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfQ6FGL8jX
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XLYuBQ18f
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NYZIEkkGW
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG30OX9fP2B
“You’re welcome.”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4o5Ony0xYN
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMurhQto47
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjvMaJ5PVCe
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwNN4YOdd5
Satania.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5vH5v7vWx
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9mEXCBJHK
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTadRml0mez
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3bMdpV1dw
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuu05rPysrM
The idiot was grinning.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1rntnTQ4g
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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJB5h3Tk1Um
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4y3kgyt0Qf
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDRRyZxfUJ
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWOuGB3xID
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtasKXaO2Ne
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dPFZFo6AF
“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!”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAsygYzusMe
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—”138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlYvBMzrW7
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCb7vDQAd8j
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsdiXfLm0jX
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