With Eve now living in the Yuuki household as Rito's bodyguard, life hasn't really gotten that much easier for him. After Rito said that he was going to take a bath, Eve suggested to guard Rito in the showers, but was quickly declined.
"Yuuki Rito, I am sure that things often happen to you in the most unexpected time and places. Even the bathroom is no option even though I dislike going in there with others."
"This will create a lot of misunderstandings if you come in while I am taking a bath! Do you know how many times bad things happen whenever I am in a bath with girls?" Rito strongly protested.
"I don't like it just as much as you do, but I never backed down from a mission."
Rito suddenly has an idea. "Does it matter how you watch over me?"
"I guess not." Eve got confused.
"Then how about you guard from outside of the bathroom door instead? This way I can have my privacy while you watch out for suspicious activity."
Eve then shows a worried look on her face, but accepts Rito's condition. "If that is how you wanted then fine, but tell me if you are in trouble."
"Understood." Rito soon starts feeling guilty for causing Eve to feel unhappy.
Even as soon as Rito relaxes in the bath, he still couldn't take his mind off of Eve.
"Who was Eve and where did she come from? It was very much of a surprise that someone has been watching me and sent Eve to protect me. I thought Momo protecting me would already be enough. Eve is very similar to Yami in terms of appearance and powers, but what made them different from each other are their personalities. Eve herself doesn't remember where she comes from other than the life she had. I don't want to press too hard on her so I better wait and see what happens." Rito thought to himself.
Outside the bathroom, Eve and Momo are having a peaceful conversation with each other. It seems as though Momo is trying to convince Eve to take her job as Rito's bodyguard more seriously in an attempt to add her to the harem.
"I intended to watch him from outside of the tub, but he refused my offer. I suppose that there are limits to what I can and can't do as his bodyguard."
"I agree, but you need to know that Rito-san often gets attacked quite often. It will take more than just being a bodyguard to protect him." Momo warned.
"Then what do you suggest that I do Princess Momo?"
"You have to be closer to Rito-san not just in terms of contact, but also relations. You have to be Rito-san's friend so you will learn his strengths and weaknesses. By getting to know him more, you will know how to protect him and help overcomes his problems."
"If it helps me with the mission then I will try to be Rito's friend. Will it be enough?"
"It will be a good start, but eventually you will have to work your way up with your relationship to him. The more you know Rito-kun, the more motivation you will have to protect him." Momo smiles.
"I understand. Thank you for the advice Princess Momo."
After Momo is satisfied with Eve, she then leaves her with a smile on her face, believing that such advice would increase Rito's sexual desires. Mikan, on the other hand, was watching them with suspicion and knows that Momo is planning something.
"What is Momo-san planning this time?" Mikan was unable to take her eyes off of Momo, fearing that she might sneak into Rito's room to sleep with him.
Nana also watched the conversation with suspicion, but watches more towards Eve rather than Momo since she is a newcomer.
"What is with people getting all over that beast? Even this newcomer is willing to risk her life to protect him even though she doesn't know him."
Celine already took a liking towards Eve and approaches her as she stands outside the bathroom. In response, Eve picks up Celine and cradles her. Seeing Celine's smiling face has caused her to smile as well, but remains just as silent.
"Eve-san really is different from Yami-san. She must have had a better background, but where did she really come from? I wonder if I can be friends with her just as easily as being friends with Yami-san? Maybe once I know her better, I am sure that we can relate to each other eventually." Mikan also shows curiosity towards Eve due to her resemblance to Yami.
In Rito's bedroom…
"What? You are going to sleep in my room too? Mikan already set up your bedroom. There is no need for you to do that." Rito complained.
"I am sorry Rito, but Princess Momo told me that if I am going to be your bodyguard, I have to get closer to you."
"I knew that Momo would do something like this!" Rito thought in frustration.
"Don't worry Rito. I brought my own futon so you could have your privacy." Eve drags her futon to Rito's room.
"I told you, the bedroom is already set up for you so there is no need to do it."
Eve gets a little irritated. "I want to get closer to you no matter what so whether you like it or not, I am sleeping here."
Unable to convince her to leave, Rito gives up as he prepares to sleep.
"At least this is better than Momo sleeping in my bed." Rito thought to himself before turning his attention to Eve.
"Eve, do you have the least bit of idea where you come from? Are you sure that you are not an alien?"
"I told you before that I have no idea how I was born. I don't have memories beyond my life as a weapon in a mansion. Honestly, I don't even know if I want them back."
"I guess that is understandable. For someone whose life didn't start out so good, I doubt that many people who have gone through that would want such memories back. Let's just get some sleep. Goodnight Eve."
"Goodnight Yuuki Rito." Eve turns off the lights as she begins laying on her futon.
"I also wonder where I came from. Before I lived with Sven and Train, I remember that I wasn't like other people. I am able to transform my body to a weapon and manipulate different machinery. Could I really be an alien like Yami-san? Either way, it would hurt to think about this for too long so I better leave it as it is. As long as I can live as a human and sleep vividly, I am sure that everything will be okay." Eve thought to herself before finally falling asleep.
The next morning…
"Rito-san…" Momo is seen asleep next to Rito just as he was about to wake up.
"Momo? You are sleeping in my bed again?" Rito panicked and turned his attention to Eve, who is also waking up.
"Eve, I thought you said you are going to watch over me."
"I did. I sensed no killing intent coming from Princess Momo so I let her pass." Momo snickered after hearing Eve's response.
"Even if Momo doesn't intend to hurt me do you know what will happen if someone else in the house spot us like this?"
As Rito continues to complain, a voice is heard. "Rito, your sister sent me up to wake you."
"Wait Nana! Don't come in yet!" Rito tries to get Momo out of the room, but to no avail and trips, causing him to land on Momo's body.
"Oh my Rito. You still can't get over this behavior can you? That's okay, because I hope that by doing this, it will awaken the beast inside of you."
"Please don't say things that will cause a misunderstanding!"
Eve only watches the two in silence, not knowing what is going on. "Yuuki Rito, Princess Momo, let's go down to have breakfast. You two can continue doing what you are doing after school."
"I think Eve already misunderstood the situation." Rito said in his thoughts.
"Rito! How long are you going to stay in bed? We are going to be late if you don't get up!" Nana burst through the door and sees Momo and Rito in an uncompromising position.
After a brief moment of silence, Nana snaps. "YOU BEAST!"
"It's a misunderstanding!" Rito covers himself with his hand, as Nana was about to hit him.
When Rito didn't get hit, he opens his eyes to see that Eve blocked Nana's punch with her own hand.
"Eve-san?" Eve let's go of Nana's hand after she calms down.
"No matter what reason, I will not let anyone harm Yuuki Rito."
"Why are you trying to protect that beast? You saw what he did to my sister!"
"On the contrary, I was in Rito's room when this happened. While I was asleep, I could feel Princess Momo's presence coming closer until she entered the room. After passing me, she went inside Rito's bed and falls asleep." Eve explained.
"What? Then why didn't you block Momo from coming to Rito? Aren't you supposed to act as a bodyguard to that beast?"
"I sensed no killing intent coming from Princess Momo. I am okay with anyone who does not intend to harm him as I am only assigned to protect him from physical harm."
Nana continues to feel dismayed over Eve's concept of protection, but gives up trying to hit Rito and heads downstairs.
"I am going to go change in the restroom. Princess Momo, please let go of Yuuki Rito and start changing. I will meet you both downstairs." Eve left Rito's room carrying her school uniform.
"See you downstairs Rito-san." Momo winks at Rito as she leaves his room.
"I better explain to Eve why I need her to protect me from Momo as well." Rito sighs as he begins changing.
"You went into Rito's room again Momo-san? How long are you going to have this habit?" Mikan yelled as they are eating breakfast.
"Sorry Mikan-san, but I couldn't help myself. Rito-san's sleeping habits are so irresistible that I couldn't stay away." Momo shows a satisfied smile after remembering last night's experience.
"You beast…" Nana attempts to suppress her anger towards Rito.
"Eve, do you mind if I talk to you for a bit?" Rito whispered.
"What is it?"
"Not here, I want to keep it a secret from others."
"Fine, but let me finish my breakfast first. You are a good cook Mikan." Eve commented.
Mikan becomes happy hearing Eve complimenting her cooking. "Thank you Eve-san. Please eat more if you wish."
"No thanks. I don't eat much even when I am hungry. My stomach is not big enough to fit more. However, I would like to learn how to cook the same way you do if you don't mind."
"Of course I don't mind. We can start after school. You already know how to cook to begin with so it won't be that hard teaching you how to cook like me."
"Much appreciated Princess Momo."
"With more people cooking, it will be much easier to take care of the house." Lala commented, which everyone agreed.
"I am already done. If you want to talk, now is the time." Eve told Rito.
Rito drags Eve inside of his bedroom and make sure that no one else is near. "Eve, can you please protect me from Momo as well?"
Eve becomes confused. "What? Why should I protect you from her? She had no intention to harm you."
"I know she intends no harm, but the way she shows her affection is bringing harm to me by other people. You saw what Nana tried to do to me, because of Momo. You can't blame Nana for being mad since it looks like it was my fault, but if she continues, I won't be able to sleep as well as I use to."
"Very well. I will protect you from Princess Momo for the time being, but I will also train you to defend yourself."
"What? Train me?"
"I can tell that you have been a target of unfavorable events and often rely on your friends to get you out of it. You have to at least learn how to rely on yourself, because your friends might not always be there for you in case something happens. Plus, it will also help you get rid of your clumsy nature."
"You do have a point. Every time I run into trouble, I often have my friends get me out of it. I will be counting on you to help me overcome the problems I face with myself."
"Don't worry. Even though I said that, it is still my job to protect you. I just want you to learn how to protect yourself as well."
At school, whenever classes are not involved, Eve would follow Rito side-by-side throughout the day, much to his embarrassment and jealousy of his other classmates. Eve claims that this is her job as his bodyguard every time Rito questions Eve's methods.
"Yuuki-kun? Why is Eve-chan following you?" Yui asked when she saw Eve and Rito passing by in the halls.
"I was assigned to be Yuuki Rito's bodyguard so I must keep an eye on him most of the time so nothing bad happens to him." Eve said almost immediately.
"Bodyguard? Yuuki-kun, what is going on here?"
"I don't know myself. Eve told me that someone hired her to be my bodyguard thinking that there are criminals targeting me. This is all too complicated for me so you are going to have to ask her if you want to know."
"Can't reveal any further information than this. All of it is classified." Eve explained.
"Eve-chan, you had better watch out for Yuuki-kun's accidents. This can lead him to do shameless things."
"I saw that it was mainly caused by his clumsy nature as well as girls who are affiliated with him. Don't worry, I will help him overcome such behavior."
"Please don't have such low opinion of me Kotegawa. It's already hard enough living my life as it is."
"Fine, but you better be careful."
This didn't get much better when they bumped into Haruna, who misunderstood the situation despite explaining everything to her.
"Good for you Eve-chan." Haruna said with a sad face.
"Why does everything have to happen to me?" Rito complains yet again.
"I know that you are uncomfortable, but I am also trying to be your friend here so please bear with it." Eve told Rito.
"What are you trying to do?" Rito asked.
"I heard from Princess Momo that for me to be an effective bodyguard, I have to become closer to you, such as being friends, but I honestly don't know how to make friends with someone on my own. I always had help so I am sorry if I am not doing it right."
Rito starts feeling guilty after seeing Eve's worried look. "It-it's okay Eve. I would already consider you a friend if you wanted me to. The problem is that you weren't quite open towards me so it was hard to know how you feel. A friend is someone you care for and trust so there is no need for you to follow me everywhere I go. I know that you are going to say that is part of the mission, but I trust you that you would come so no need to assure that by staying with me every single time. Maybe once I get stronger, I can be there for you as well."
Eve finds herself embarrassed hearing Rito's words and blushes slightly, something that hasn't happened since she rescued the kids from a street gang, which one of them mentions whether she thinks of someone as a boyfriend.
"Eve? Is something wrong?"
"Nothing…"
After giving some thought to Rito's words, Eve got herself to smile genuinely without him seeing her face.
Yami, who saw Eve's reaction from the corner, becomes unsure how she feels about them being together. She soon becomes more suspicious of Eve as a result.
"Who is she?" Yami asked in her thoughts.
"Yami-chan!" Lala approaches Yami from behind.
"Princess." Yami responded.
Lala spots Eve and Rito walking together. "It looks like Rito and Eve-chan are really getting along with each other aren't they."
"Yes. Princess, can you tell me who is Eve?"
"I don't know too much about Eve-chan myself other than what she told us. She told us that she was raised like you in a mansion before being rescued by kind people from some group called the Sweepers. She also told us that the Sweepers assigned her to protect Rito in case something happens to him. I was surprised when I first saw her, because she looks just like you." Lala smiled.
"Is something wrong Yami-chan?"
"Nothing…" Yami gives the same response as Eve in a more negative tone.
Lala does not take notice of Yami's feelings. "Well then, see you later Yami-chan."
Remembering her sleepover with Rito, who comforted her when she revealed her past, she begins feeling uncomfortable.
"Something is wrong with me. Why am I feeling uncomfortable seeing them even though I don't know her? Maybe I better find out more about Eve to find the answer."
Yami left the corner and heads to the library to indulge in her hobby of reading. Mea, however, spots Eve and becomes interested in her due to her similar appearance to Yami.
"I thought I was looking at Yami-oneechan when I first saw her, but seeing the two of them separately makes me interested to see who Eve-chan is. I wonder if Tearju could be responsible for your birth, but I guess only time will tell."
Eve suddenly felt an uneasy presence in the school and looks around, but what she felt doesn't seem to be killing intent. Rito takes notice of Eve's strange behavior.
"Are you sure that nothing is wrong Eve?"
"I am sure. I am just not used to this life yet."
Finally made another chapter. Because this is more related to the To-Love Ru universe, Eve's background will have to be changed a little to fit the story, but everything else will remain similar or the same. I hope you enjoyed this chapter, because there will be more.