Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LFzvC9K0H
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgylJxloLr
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOaaQxvJ2Z
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?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BXPUeBEqv
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjilJB1ynyS
“Still hungry?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxCFEDmlfw3
“Hungry.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOkNlMPTiA
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzXX8ou9JW
“Full.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnHS0Zl8fL
“Still want to eat?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSTR46qBuvC
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNxhFu5Vvpj
“……”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxc0RJc9Kiw
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhufemzn9S
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHWCITO5EP
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplE3GRNexY
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNH3KUVJGA
“...Where’s Satania?!”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8alUtl7xww
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…126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxzHHr4yuHn
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMkIoH7y82
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl02l20belI
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!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8AdWxXB5O
“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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JJuX4bEYD
“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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHySKyLHfFy
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PxWIejzP0
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoaQdNr9fVd
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ82tXfuNw2K
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXWIwwLV3u
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstk8cEccVf
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.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEB2WDOUrK
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!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvh3l6919SY
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBf9dkLufip
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKi6pVQle0F
“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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Z3dO6NUoZ
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KlDINTdHs
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5PIrCzRPrk
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBhXxxyZCqd
It was their class representative, Machiko.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2zpR99Rt8U
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvlQedHgS8g
“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!”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1A4jCjSgB
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡulBNJVTQFw
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesJIOlfUId
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0JKnAYqxcW
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7M4MWmqSdP
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5hCgAx1aM
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvFYFHWkg7
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4bt8kmvjL
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…”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5OdMkrdAb
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVZmhoVCqL
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV0HwAtSuZG
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTjh444pEz
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iMOOPHQX0
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJmBc2ASX59
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWR8LD8HF8R
“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.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2gFHBxfyBL
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWIYLUL4IT
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUZwUskvrp
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXHKWsuFQ6
“You’re welcome.”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47FfHWbr5H
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡemAWGSoghO
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ86gGEHkEeG
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0khebryOd
Satania.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdv388J1g3P
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1IB9IdjQUO
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWnfDYxt5z
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wvs6Ymx1c
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZM7V2gL5K
The idiot was grinning.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45nCt5OsEh
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.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBaZpfWK8T
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQcwcDdbNCf
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDuOP6f6fo
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTdUGCX8l8T
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQP8bDUVibn
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21oIBwpJIs
“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!”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpwVBHS5e6
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—”126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlA54pYKa14
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj92FFimQt2
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.126Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnZTBTqJPV
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