It was early morning and Yuuto was asleep, sprawled across his bed, exhausted from his date with Blare yesterday, drained both physically and emotionally from the ordeal. In a small rubber paddling pool next to his bed, Vee was also sound asleep, splayed across the surface in a formless state.
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Suddenly, a knock came from the front door of the apartment, slowly stirring the human and slime pair from their slumber. Yuuto's eyes slowly flickered open, trying to make sense of the world around him, while Vee literally pulled herself together until she had changed into her child-like form. Once the blonde was fully conscious, he sat himself up straight before he checked the time on his alarm clock. It was almost 7AM.
''That's odd.'' He thought to himself while rubbing the sleep from his eyes. ''It's not like Blare to let me stay in bed this late. I hope she's okay after what happened yesterday.''
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The knocking on the door got louder, causing Yuuto to wince at the noise. As he stood up and stretched his muscles, Vee got up from her pool and started making her way to the front door.
''I'll get it!'' The orange slime exclaimed excitedly, wanting to find out who was waiting for them outside.
''Seriously Vee, I'll never understand how you're this energetic in the morning.'' The blonde replied before letting out a loud yawn, clearly not a morning person despite constantly being dragged out for early morning runs by a certain hellhound.
As he checked himself over to see if he was decent, he heard the front door being opened, soon followed by a loud exclamation from the adorable slime girl.
''Kasumi!''
Yuuto quickly made his way to the entrance of the apartment, finding Vee wrapped around the slim frame of his empusa squad mate. Kasumi, who was wearing a green tank top, black shorts, and a pair of white trainers, had her sickles wrapped lightly around the slime's head, and her hands placed on her shoulders, looking down at Vee with a warm smile.
''Good morning, Vee.'' The shinobi said with a slight hint of joy in her voice as the slime girl in her arms nuzzled against her chest. She then looked up at Yuuto, locking her gaze with his as a slight blush appeared on her cheeks. ''And good morning to you too, Senpai.''
''Morning Kasumi.'' He replied, folding his arms as he returned the smile. ''You feeling okay?'' He asked, his tone changing to one of concern.
''Yes, I'm quite alright, thank you. Why do you ask?'' The empusa responded with an inquiry of her own as she tilted her head to the side.
''Well, for starters, this is the first time you haven't tried sneaking into my room since we've met.'' Yuuto replied with a wry smile on his face.
Kasumi averted her gaze from his as her cheeks went a brighter shade of red. ''It seems that Reaper has put it upon herself to keep you safe in my place, so I didn't wish to intrude.''
Yuuto's cheeks also went bright red, thinking about how clingy and overprotective Lala had become since the pair started dating, though to be honest, the blonde wouldn't have his girlfriend any other way. ''Well, thanks for respecting our personal space at least, but don't feel put off from coming to visit just because I'm dating now.'' He replied while rubbing the back of his neck. ''Anyway, I'm guessing you're here to discuss plans for our date today? Sorry to admit this, but I haven't got a clue what you'd want us to do, seeing you make a habit of keeping to yourself.''
''Well, that's the thing.'' Kasumi replied as she broke her hug with Vee, much to the slime girl's disappointment as she rushed to Yuuto's side. ''I was hoping that we could cancel our date.''
The human was confused by the empusa's request for a moment, before remembering their shopping trip with Hikari and Mireille the other day, soon followed by narrowing his eyes at the shinobi as a smirk crossed his lips once more. ''This wouldn't have something to do with a certain blue-haired papillion now, would it?'' He asked teasingly.
Kasumi averted her gaze again as she started rubbing her sickles together nervously. ''I was hoping that you could help me set up a rendezvous with her today, providing she's available and that Hikari allows it.'' She answered back in an embarrassed tone.
Yuuto gave his squad mate a warm smile before turning around to walk back into his room. ''I'll see what I can do, for now just make yourself at home.'' He replied in a positive tone.
Kasumi returned a warm smile of her own, before Vee walked up to her and grabbed her hand. ''C'mon in, I'll make you some tea while we're waiting.'' The orange slime said with a bright and cheery expression.
''Thank you, both of you.'' The empusa answered as she was guided to the couch by the adorable slime girl.
As Kasumi took a seat on the couch and Vee left her to make her way into the kitchenette, Yuuto sat down next to the empusa with his phone next to his ear as it began ringing. After a moment, the call was answered.
''HEY YUU-NII!'' Hikari yelled down the phone, causing the blonde MON operative to comically thrust the device as far away from his ear as possible to avoid going deaf. ''What can I do for my favourite big brother on this fine morning?!'' The younger sister asked in an overly chipper tone for what time of day it was, though this was nothing new to the older brother.
Yuuto decided it was a good idea to put the call on speaker phone before he answered. ''First off, I'm your only brother, and secondly, I was wondering if Kasumi could talk to Mireille for a moment.''
''OH, HOW CUTE!'' She practically squealed in reply. ''Sure, I'll go get her now!'' She continued, followed shortly after by a rustling sound on the other end of the line. ''Mireille, your favourite girl wants to talk to you~'' Hikari said to the papillion in a sing song tone.
''What?'' Mireille asked her host, before presumably having the phone forced onto her. ''Hello, who is it?'' She asked in a confused tone, not sure who she was speaking to.
''Good morning, Mireille.'' Kasumi greeted her crush, a warm smile creeping onto her lips at the sound of the papillion's voice.
''Oh! Bonjour Kasumi, and what do I owe the pleasure?'' Mireille greeted back before inquiring about why the empusa was calling her so early in the day.
''I was just wondering, are you free today?'' The empusa asked as her cheeks went bright red.
''Oui, I would love to meet up with you.'' The papillion replied in a cheerful tone, though it quickly turned into one of doubt. ''Well, that is if- ''
''OF COURSE, YOU CAN GO!'' Hikari yelled in excitement. ''I'm not having you miss out on your first date in Japan, hell, your first date, period!'' The host practically demanded.
''Alright.'' The homestay replied in a more positive, yet embarrassed tone before returning her attention to the empusa. ''Then it's settled. Let's meet up at the shopping district at around, say, ten o' clock?''
''Sure, that sounds great.''
''Très bien! I will see you then, my Sweet! And make sure you're wearing something cute and sexy for moi!'' Mireille replied and a flirtatious tone. ''Au revoir Kasumi!''
''Wait Mireille, I want to talk to Yu-!'' Hikari tried to say before the call ended.
''Well, I'll have to thank Mireille for cutting the call short.'' Yuuto said out loud as he took his phone back from the shinobi, thankful that he didn't have to endure his sister's overly inquisitive nature, especially in regard to him and Lala. He then started to tap away on the screen of his phone, presumably sending a text to someone.
''I suppose I should get ready for my date then.'' Kasumi said as a puzzled look soon crossed her face. ''But what should I wear? I want to look my best for Mireille.''
''I wouldn't worry about that.'' The blonde replied as a smirk appeared on his face. ''I've already asked for some help in that department.''
''From who?'' The empusa asked with a quizzical look on her face.
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Suddenly, a frantic knocking could be heard from the front door of the apartment.
''That'll be her now.'' Yuuto said as a sinister grin appeared on his lips. ''Kasumi, do you mind answering that for me?''
The shinobi gave him a look of worry. ''I sense that there might be danger on the other side of that door, but I'll do as you ask.'' Kasumi replied as she stood up and bowed to her squad captain, soon making her way to her unavoidable fate.
As soon as the empusa turned the knob on the door and opened it, she was greeted with the tight embrace of an overly excited blonde-haired ogress who was still in her bright yellow pyjamas, who was obviously happy to be relied on for such a special occasion. Kasumi's upper body was buried between Tio's massive melons as the ogress swung her from side to side like a rag doll.
''Hey Sumi-chan! I'm sooooo glad you asked me to help you get ready for your date!'' Tio squeed in excitement. ''I'm going to make you the cutest little thing this side of Japan by the time we're done!'' She continued, now looking down at her friend with a warm smile.
''Th-Thank you for your assistance.'' Kasumi replied with a massive blush as she looked up at the ogress from her fleshy prison.
''Thanks for your help, Tio.'' Yuuto added with a massive grin on his face, still sitting on the couch. ''I'm counting on you.''
''Sure thing, Sweetie!'' The ogress answered back, waving back at the human with the shinobi still trapped between her breasts. ''We'll see you in a bit!'' With that, Tio shut the door, dooming Kasumi to her fate of being treated like a dress-up doll.
Vee soon returned from the kitchenette with a cup of tea in hand. A look of disappointed dawned her face as she realised that Kasumi was no longer in their apartment. ''Aww, and I just finished making her tea too.''
Yuuto quickly snatched the tea from the slime's gooey hand, and took a sip of the delicious beverage, letting out a sigh of satisfaction. ''Got to hand it to you, Vee. You're getting a lot better at this.''
''Yuuto! That was meant for Kasumi!'' The slime girl exclaimed as an adorable pout appeared on her face.
''What? Can't let a good drink go to waste.''
Vee just narrowed her eyes at the human as she puffed up her cheeks at him, clearly not pleased at his actions.
Yuuto couldn't help but chuckle at the orange slime's adorable reaction. ''Alright, alright. I'll make it up to you later. Right now, we need to get ready to help Kasumi with her date, and I need you to come with me to help. You up for that, Sweetie?''
With that, a massive smile appeared on Vee's face again, almost immediately forgetting about Yuuto snatching away the empusa's drink. ''Okay!''
Sometime later, just outside the shopping district, Kasumi was waiting by the entrance for her date as she fidgeted with her sickles nervously. The empusa was hardly recognisable from how she normally appeared, thanks in part to some of the clothes she got with Mireille's help the other day, and mostly from Tio's attempt to doll up the poor girl. Her hair which she normally had tied in a short ponytail was now draped down just past her shoulders, obviously being introduced to a pair of hair straighteners just this morning. Her face was also covered in a light smattering of make-up, including a light foundation, dark blue mascara along with the same coloured eye shadow which accentuated her green compound eyes, and a subtle shade of pink lipstick applied to her small lips, just bright enough to stand out. The outfit that Tio had presented her to wear for the day consisted of a light green dress with the hem of the skirt reaching just above her knees, which she wore under a light blue short-sleeved denim top, which had four sleeves to accommodate her body structure, and instead of her usual trainers which she wore for comfort, she was wearing a pair of brown short-heeled sandals, the heels short enough for the empusa so she could still walk properly. She was also carrying a brown leather handbag to help finish off the ensemble.
Kasumi was still rubbing her sickles together nervously as she held her lower pair of arms in front of her with her handbag in hand, not sure what else to do with them, though she was caught off guard momentarily as her squad captain was now speaking to her through an earpiece she was wearing, which was thankfully covered up by her hair. ''Hey, Kasumi. Take a deep breath, you don't want to be too anxious for your date today.'' The blonde agent spoke as the empusa did as she was instructed, the act calming her nerves slightly.
She raised a sickle to the right side of her head and pressed it against the earpiece. ''I'm sorry Senpai, but I can't help myself. I've never been on a date before.'' She answered back in a nervous tone.
''Well, it's not much different from when you were hanging out with Mireille and everyone else the other day, is it?'' The human operative reasoned, trying his best to get the introverted empusa into a calmer state of mind.
''Maybe, but it wasn't just the two of us, plus I wasn't dressed up for anything special at the time.''
''Seriously, have some confidence in yourself. Trust me when I say it'll go a long way, plus Mireille will probably find it sexy too.'' The blonde teased.
Kasumi's cheeks went bright red at that statement. ''Do you really think so?''
''I know so.'' Yuuto replied in a reassuring tone. ''Now, treat it like the two of you are just hanging out, but don't be afraid to trust your gut instincts, got it?''
The shinobi nodded back in response, though she wasn't sure if he could see it. ''Affirmative, Senpai.''
''Good, now just relax, Mireille will be here with Hikari any minute now, then after that it should just be the two of you. Good luck.''
''Thank you.'' She replied while smiling to herself. ''I will not let you down.''
After ending her conversation with Yuuto, the empusa continued to fidget with her sickles, looking to see if she could spot her date. Her anxiousness grew worse as time passed her by, wondering what could've happened to the blue-haired papillion. Just as Kasumi was thinking about looking for her, she caught a glimpse of blue and pink from the corner of her eye, and only one person came to mind.
''Kasumi!''
The empusa turned to find Mireille fluttering towards her as fast as her wings could take her. The papillion dolled herself up with make-up too, opting for black mascara and green eye shadow, as well as some light foundation and blue lipstick to match her hair and carapace. She was wearing a cream blouse, tight blue denim jeans, and a pair of cream flat shoes, as well as carrying a cream handbag. Mireille was waving at her as she approached the shinobi, a joyous smile appearing on her lips as her cheeks went red.
''Mireille…'' Kasumi muttered to herself, admiring the beauty of the papillion closing in on her.
Within moments, Mireille had landed in front of her and quickly pulled her into a tight hug, which caused the shinobi's cheeks to flush furiously. ''Oh, it is so good to see you, and I must say, you don't fail to impress.'' She said while loosening her grasp to look her date in the eyes. ''I asked for cute and sexy, and I got exactly what I wanted.'' She added to a flirtatious tone.
Kasumi soon averted her gaze from the papillion, embarrassed by the compliment. ''Th-Thank you. You look amazing too…'' She trailed off into a murmur, but Mireille was still able to pick up what she said.
''You are too kind, Kasumi.'' The papillion replied as she stepped away from the MON operative, twirling around on the tips of her toes to show off her outfit. ''Though I must admit, I did want look my best for our date.'' She added, giving the empusa a warm smile.
''Hey you two~'' The familiar voice of the butterfly girl's host called out in a sing song tone, quickly catching the pair's attention. They both turned around to find Hikari, wearing a plain blue V-neck shirt, grey denim shorts and white trainers. ''Oh, my, Gosh! You two look adorable together!'' The blonde girl squealed as she gave the pair a massive grin.
''I'm glad you think so.'' Mireille replied, wrapping her arms around one of Kasumi's sickles, the empusa's blush would have gotten redder if it were possible. ''Thanks for letting me go out with Kasumi today.
''No problem, but don't you two need a chaperone, with the Exchange Bill and all?'' Hikari asked, a puzzled look on her face.
''Thank you, but it is not needed.'' The shinobi answered once she had recomposed herself, before pulling out her MON I.D. card from her handbag. ''I can go out without the need of a host, plus I can escort other liminals around without worry. I'll escort Mireille back once our date is over.'' She added flatly.
''Oui, so there's no problem, Hikari. We can handle ourselves.'' The papillion added with a smile.
Before the host could retort, her phone went off, indicating she received an email. She then pulled it from her back pocket and found it was from her brother, before opening up to read the contents.
Hey Sis, get your butt over here by the alleyway on the right and leave the lovebugs in peace. Kasumi and I have already agreed to keep an eye on them from a distance. Vee and I will be waiting for you. Yuuto.
Hikari pouted to herself momentarily as she pocketed her phone, before turning her attention back to the two insectoid liminals, returning her usually bright smile at them. ''That's okay, I have stuff to sort out while I'm in town anyway.'' She then made her way past them before waving them goodbye. ''Enjoy your date you two!''
After waving the human off, Mireille returned her attention back to her date for the day. ''C'mon, Kasumi. I have so much planned for us today.'' She stated as she started pulling Kasumi along by the sickle.
''Right…'' The empusa muttered back, letting a warm smile show on her lips now it was just the two of them.
Once she was sure that Mireille and Kasumi couldn't see her, Hikari made her way to the meeting point where Yuuto and Vee were currently hiding. She peeked her head around the corner of the alleyway while no one was looking, finding the human and slime pair leaning against the wall, her brother, wearing a black t-shirt under a red plaid short-sleeved dress shirt, blue jeans and brown trainers, as well as his fingerless gloves, with his arms crossed in front of his chest, and Vee, wearing her blue rain coat and boots, munching on some chocolate the human had got her.
''Took your sweet time, Hikari.'' The MON operative said in an impatient tone.
The younger sister stepped into the alleyway and wrapped her arms around her older brother's neck, nuzzling his cheek as she tightened the embrace. ''Good to see you too, Yuu-nii.'' She replied ignoring the annoyed look on his face, happy to cause him to blush due to her current affections. ''Why did you decide to stalk Kasumi today? Not getting jealous, are we?'' She teased, poking his other cheek playfully.
Yuuto broke off from his sister's embrace, causing the girl to giggle at his reaction. ''I'm not stalking her. Kasumi asked for my help, so I'm keeping an eye on her and giving her advice when she asks for it.'' He replied, pointing at the earpiece on his right ear.
''Ooh, very Mission Impossible.'' Hikari marvelled at the device, before pressing her chest against his, until her lips were next to his ear, before pressing a finger against the earpiece. ''Good luck, Kasumi~'' She spoke into the earpiece, much to Yuuto's dismay. ''Make sure you tell me all abOWOWOWOWOW!'' She was interrupted as her brother pinched on her cheek hard, dragging her face away from his ear.
''Ever heard of personal space?'' Yuuto complained, pulling on her cheek harder.
''Fine! Fine! Just let got already!'' She exclaimed until he did so, allowing the blonde girl to soothe her reddened cheek with her own hand. ''No need to be so mean!'' She continued, pouting at him.
''Then stop messing around.'' He replied, narrowing his eyes at her. ''Anyway, we should get moving. Don't want to lose sight of them.''
''But what about Vee? She'll stick out like a sore thumb.''
The two blondes looked towards her, the orange slime in question giving the Kazama siblings an innocent smile after finishing her snack.
''Don't worry, we've got that covered.'' Yuuto answered with a smug look on his face before turning his attention to the slime girl. ''Ready to show off your new trick, Sweetie?''
''Okay!'' Vee exclaimed joyously.
Within moments, she started to grow in height and bust until she was in her adult form. From there, the surface of Vee's body started to take on the appearance of human skin. Her yellow orbs had taken on the appearance of amber human eyes, while her tendrils took on the shape and colour of strawberry blonde wavy hair, which reached down to her waist. The only thing that didn't transform was her fringe-like feeler, which was still orange with a yellow tip.
''Um, Vee? Clothes.'' Yuuto said, pointing down at her chest.
She looked down, and realised she was still only wearing her rain coat to cover her modesty. She then stared at Hikari for a moment, studying her outfit. Satisfied, her body morphed under the rain coat, followed by the slime girl revealing an exact copy of Hikari's V-neck and shorts underneath.
''Tada!'' She exclaimed with a hint of pride.
''Wow! That's so awesome, Vee!'' Hikari exclaimed as she wrapped the now disguised slime girl in a loving embrace.
''Awesome, awesome!'' The slime replied, nuzzling her cheek against Hikari's.
''Well, she's had a crash course in shapeshifting from Doppel, so she's learnt from the best.'' Yuuto said proudly, before pulling out a hair band with a large pink flower on it from his back pocket. ''Here Vee, use this to hide your feeler.'' He added, handing the hair piece to the slime girl.
Vee reached out with her feeler, and wrapped it around the object until it was hidden under the flower, now resting on top of her head. She then broke the hug with Hikari and wrapped her arms around his, nuzzling her cheek against his shoulder. ''Thank you, Yuuto.'' She said lovingly to the human.
''No problem. Now, let's get going.'' As he attempted to move forwards, his sister went to the opposite side of him and wrapped her arms around his. ''Hikari? What are you doing?'' He questioned, furrowing his eyebrows at her.
''I know we're here to help Kasumi and Mireille, but we might as well make a date of it while we're here.'' She answered, giving him an innocent, but mischievous smile.
''What?!''
''Yeah Yuuto! Treat us good!'' Vee chimed in, giving the exact same smile Hikari was.
Yuuto looked back and forth between the pair, before ultimately letting out a defeated sigh. ''Fine, but remember what takes priority.''
Hikari and the disguised Vee giggled with glee as they dragged the MON operative into the shopping district, ready to enjoy a day of being treated like princesses by him.
Further down the district, Kasumi and Mireille found themselves standing outside a lingerie shop that was quite popular amongst liminals in the area. Mireille was staring in awe at what was being presented in one of the display windows. Kasumi on the other hand, was flushing furiously, embarrassed by the sight in front of here.
''Ooh La La! They all look so sexy!'' The papillion exclaimed, barely able to contain her excitement. ''We have to see what else is inside!''
''Err, do they even cater for liminals?'' Kasumi questioned, looking for an excuse not to go in as she started fidgeting with her sickles.
Mireille then pointed a finger towards the sign outside, saying 'Sizes and designs for all species' In big bold cursive writing. ''Why of course, my Sweet.'' She answered sweetly, giving the empusa a seemingly innocent smile, before she grabbed one of her sickles and started dragging the poor girl into the shop. ''Now, come along. I want so see what design fits you best.'' She continued as her smile grew slightly more perverted, to which Kasumi grew more concerned about the papillion's behaviour.
Kasumi wasn't sure why, but she smiled back at her. She may be embarrassed about trying on lingerie, but seeing Mireille's smiling face was going to be worth a few moments of embarrassment. She didn't care what they were doing, as long as she was doing it with this beautiful and lovable papillion girl that seemed to have stolen her heart from the day they first met. Before she realised it, the pair came to a stop as Mireille was talking to one of the sales assistants.
''Excusez-moi, Madam. Where can we find the section for insectoid species?'' She asked in a polite tone of voice.
''They're near the back by the changing rooms, Miss. Will you need assistance?''
''Oh, no. My date and I will be quite alright, thank you.'' She replied with a bow before she continued to drag Kasumi by the sickle, leaving the sales assistant bemused by her statement.
After a few moments of Mireille collecting a number of provocative items for her and her date to try on, Kasumi found herself in one of the changing room, with a certain papillion waiting outside in anticipation. As the empusa slowly undressed herself, she looked at herself in the mirror. She was only wearing a plain green bra and plain green panties by now, and apart from her waistline which she made great efforts to maintain, she didn't see anything spectacular about her features. Her bust was modest at best, being only B-cups, her butt wasn't anything to right home about, especially when compared to her harpy squad mate, and her legs didn't really stand out despite having them on display most of the time. Kasumi knew that most people were attracted to others through physical appearance in most cases, and she puzzled over why Mireille took such a keen interest in her, though as she worried, she didn't notice the papillion peering into the changing room until she spoke up.
''Don't worry, my Sweet. You are looking as beautiful as ever.'' Mireille said in a reassuring tone, giving her a sweet smile as she did so.
''M-M-M-Mireille! What are you doing?!'' The empusa exclaimed in surprise, trying her best to cover her modesty as best she could with her hands and sickles.
''Oh, don't be such a prude.'' The papillion replied playfully while she gave her a wink. ''We're both women after all, plus you should be more confident with your figure. Personally, I like what I see.'' She replied as her tone became more suggestive.
Mireille poked her head out of the cubicle to see if the coast was clear. Satisfied, she snuck into the cubicle Kasumi was currently occupying, causing the empusa to flinch momentarily at the bold action. The papillion then pressed herself against the shinobi's exposed back, her voluptuous curves pushing into Kasumi's soft pale skin as she wrapped her arms around her in a loving embrace. Kasumi's entire face went bright red at this point, but she couldn't bring herself to stop her date's affections. She just stood there, frozen in place as Mireille rested her chin on her shoulder until her lips were right next to the empusa's ear, being dangerously close to the earpiece that was hidden only by her silky brown hair.
''I know that you don't like to stand out all that much, but you shouldn't be afraid to show yourself to the people you care about the most. If something makes you uncomfortable, then tell me, but let me know if something makes you feel good too.'' She spoke in such a loving tone, that Kasumi couldn't help but feel the anxiousness melt away from her. ''I like you, Kasumi, and I want you to be comfortable around me, and with yourself, so tell me if anything bothers you, okay?''
The empusa couldn't help but smile at those comforting words, and she soon place her hands on top of Mireille lower set of arms which had snaked their way around her waist. ''Mireille…'' She replied in a quiet tone which only the papillion could hear, enjoying the feeling of the beautiful woman wrapped around her, before nodding in reply to her request.
Mireille cheeks were also red at this point, and soon pecked the shinobi on the cheek before separating from her, to which Kasumi's eyes widened in surprise. ''Good. Now, I am willing to help you change into these sexy panties if you so desire.'' The papillion teased as she held up the aforementioned frilly red panties and bra in between her hands, while giving her a seductive look.
A look of worry crossed the empusa's face as she averted her gaze from Mireille's, now fidgeting with her sickles in embarrassment. ''Maybe when we get closer, but for now, I'd feel more comfortable doing it myself.''
Mireille pouted to herself for a moment at losing her chance to personally play dress up with her favourite empusa. ''A shame. Well, I can always wait, no need to rush things on the first date after all.'' She said as she handed the garments over to Kasumi. ''I'll be just outside if you need moi.'' With that, the papillion stepped out of the cubicle, leaving Kasumi to her own thoughts once more.
''Kasumi, is everything alright?'' Yuuto asked through the earpiece, presumably seeing Mireille stepping out of the cubicle she was using.
The empusa hesitated for a moment, but she soon smiled to herself and pressed a sickle to the earpiece. ''Yes, Senpai. Things are going better than expected.'' She replied in a hushed tone, her cheeks flushed bright red even through her make up.
''Well, that's good to hear. Anyway, just let me know if you need any help at all, alright?''
''Of course.'' The shinobi answered confidently.
''Great. I'll let the two of you- ''
''Hey Yuu-nii! Do you think these would look sexy on me?'' Hikari asked her brother, loud enough for the empusa to hear.
''…Do you have any idea how wrong that sounds?'' The MON operative said in a despairing tone.
''Oh, c'mon! I hardly have any guy friends, and you know I value your input!''
''And I'm not about to say that my little sister, of all people, looks sexy in the middle of a lingerie shop!''
''Wow, it really does sound bad when you put it like that.'' She replied while nervously giggling to herself.
''I swear to god…'' Yuuto muttered out loud out of frustration.
''Yuuto! Can I get these?! Can I, can I?!'' Vee asked excitedly, presumably showing off some sexy lingerie she found.
*Sigh* ''Listen Kasumi, I'll get back to you another time. I have these headaches to deal with right now.'' Yuuto told the empusa as she let out a defeated sigh.
''Best of luck, Senpai.'' Kasumi replied, trying to stifle her giggling from her captain's unfortunate situation, before returning to the matter of trying out the different sets of bras and panties Mireille found out for her.
After their stop at the lingerie shop, the pair went on with their date in a normal fashion, stopping by certain shops that caught their interest, to just strolling through the street hand in hand, or sickle in hand for the most part. They eventually stopped at one of the outdoor cafes, and decided to get a light bite for a mid-afternoon snack. Mireille decided to get a large strawberry parfait for them to share, and Kasumi was in the mood for a sweet treat with all the walking around they've done so far. What the empusa didn't expect though, was for her date to active try to feed her.
''Here you are, my Sweet. Say aaaah~'' Mireille said to her date in a cutesy tone, holding a spoon full of strawberry parfait which was slowly making its way to the empusa's mouth.
Kasumi was slightly apprehensive about the idea of having someone feed her in public. She could understand the romantic gesture, but she was perfectly capable of feeding herself. The papillion wasn't perturbed by the girl's hesitation, and continued to edge the spoon towards her.
''Kasumi.'' Yuuto spoke through the earpiece again. ''Just roll with it. It'll make her happy.''
With that bit of wisdom, Kasumi finally relented. ''Aaah.'' With her mouth now open, Mireille proceeded to feed her date the sweet treat with a smile of satisfaction.
The shinobi chewed on the treat for a moment, judging if it was to her liking or not. Her eyes then widened due to the tasty sensation in her mouth, savouring the flavour before she swallowed it and let out a sigh of satisfaction.
''Wow, that's really good.'' She commented as a sweet smile graced her lips.
''See, I told you you'd love it.'' Mireille replied, now with a massive grin on her face. ''Now, I would like to enjoy a sample myself.'' She added in a flirtatious tone as she handed the spoon over to the empusa, giving her the insectoid equivalent of puppy dog eyes as she waited in anticipation.
Kasumi looked at the spoon for a moment before dipping it into the parfait, followed by extending it towards the papillion.
''What's the magic words?'' Mireille asked playfully, wanting the full romantic treatment.
The shinobi blinked at her in confusion, but soon realised what she wanted. ''Say aah.'' She said flatly, causing the papillion to giggle in amusement for a moment.
''Aaaaah~'' She opened her mouth gleefully before Kasumi placed the treat inside.
Mireille slurped up the parfait as her date pulled the spoon from her mouth, letting out a satisfied hum as she chewed on it. Kasumi's face went red at the sound the papillion was making as she enjoyed the treat, but she couldn't help but smile at the cute, if slightly sensual act.
''Mmm, that is so delicious.'' The papillion said out loud in a joyous tone. '' 'Très bien.''
''I'm glad you like it.'' Kasumi replied, clearly enjoying her date's joyous mood.
Mireille returned her attention to the empusa, laying her lower pair of arms on the table, and propped up her elbows of her top pair, resting her face in her hands as she stared lovingly at Kasumi. ''You know, when I first came to Japan, I had originally intended to find myself a human girlfriend, though Hikari shot that down pretty fast. I hadn't expected anyone to make a move on me, well, no woman at least, but then as if by some divine calling, you come into my life and captured my undivided attention. I'm not sure what possessed you to confess to me the other day, but I can never thank you enough for doing so.'' She said as her cheeks went red, unable to look away from the stunning empusa in front of her.
Kasumi's face went a brighter shade of red at the papillion's comment as she started fidgeting with her sickles once more, averting her gaze for the moment. ''Err, well, you're welcome. Though, I'm not solely to thank for that decision. If it wasn't for Senpai, I don't think could ever have worked up the nerve to confess to you.'' She explained as her nerves were slowly getting the better of her again.
''Senpai?'' Mireille questioned, not sure who Kasumi was on about.
''Oh, I mean Yuuto. It was his encouragement that pushed me towards confessing.''
''Well, it seems I'll have to thank him too at some point.'' The papillion answered, before taking the shinobi's hands into her own. ''But for now, I want you to know that I'll never forget the kindness you showed me a few days back, and I want you to know that I feel very much the same way, Kasumi.''
The empusa's eyes widened in surprise at the sudden confession from Mireille, but she soon regained her composure and stared longingly into her azure blue eyes. ''That's good to know.'' She replied, smiling back at her.
Mireille then removed her top pair of hands from her cheeks and took the spoon resting next to Kasumi's arm, before scooping a spoon full of parfait. ''Now, we can't let this parfait go to waste now. Say aaaaah~''
Kasumi was more than willing to cooperate this time round, and played along in a more enthusiastic manner. ''Aaah~''
At another outdoor café nearby, Yuuto was keeping an eye on the pair, happy to see that the two insectoids were enjoying themselves. ''Well, things are looking great from what I can see.'' He said out loud with a cheesy grin on his face.
''Mmm, shish ice cream ish sho good!'' Hikari said in between eating spoons full of mint chocolate ice cream. ''You should try shome!''
''Can you not talk with your mouth full?'' He asked in an irritated tone of voice.
Hikari swallowed the contents in her mouth, and moved to get another spoonful for her brother to try. ''Alright, say aaaaah~''
The disguised Vee, who was in the middle of eating vanilla ice cream, did the same and got a spoon full to give to the blonde operative. ''Yeah Yuuto! Try some of this! Aaaaah~''
''Seriously, you two. I am not going along with this little game oMMMMFPPPHH!'' He was interrupted as the two girls stuffed their treats into his mouth mid-sentence, causing him to nearly choke on the ice cream.
''See, wasn't that nice?'' The blonde woman asked with a joyous grin on her face.
Yuuto made sure he was still able to breath before he retorted. ''Are you trying to kill me?!'' He shouted in an annoyed tone, which was understandable given the situation.
''Well, you're still alive, aren't you? So, what's the problem?''
''…'' He had no words for her, he was that angry, but seeing they were out in public, he thought it best to calm down and recompose himself, crossing his arms and looking away from his sister with a huff.
As he looked away, he noticed that Kasumi and Mireille were done with their snack and started making their way back onto the shopping district, both hand in hand as the left.
''Anyway, you two, finish up. They're on the move.'' He said to the pair of troublemakers, before he noticed a suspicious figure walking towards the pair of insectoid liminals.
The man in question was a werewolf with grey fur and silver eyes. He was wearing a black tank top and dark grey jeans with the bottom half of the legs being badly torn. He was walking towards them from the front, aiming directly towards the papillion with a sinister grin on his face. In a split second, he grabbed a hold on the girl's handbag, and ripped it from her grasp before making a break for it at break neck speed. Mireille let out a shocked yelp, causing Kasumi to check if her date was alright.
''Mireille! Are you hurt?!'' The empusa exclaimed as she checked the papillion over.
''Yes, my Sweet. But my handbag…'' She answered in a distraught tone.
''Leave it to me.'' She replied once she was sure that Mireille was fine, before she silently darted after the werewolf thief.
The werewolf kept running through the crowds as fast as his paws could take him, but just as he was about to break free, Yuuto jumped in front of him, taking up a defensive stance as he did so. The werewolf came to a halt, before snarling at the human that dared to get in his way.
''You looking for a death wish, Ape?!'' The werewolf yelled in anger, raising his free hand to show off his black claws.
''Cool it, Fenrir.'' The blonde operative jested. ''Just drop the handbag, and you might just get off with a minor disciplinary from the ICEP.''
''Fuck off! You know you can't touch me!''
''Maybe, but I'm not your main concern.''
Before the werewolf could answer back, he felt something hit him hard on the side of the face. The offending limb was folded carapace-covered sickle, which succeeded in hitting its mark, causing the werewolf to stumble around momentarily as he tried to find his bearings again. In front of him was Kasumi, and she was giving him the most intimidating look she could muster.
''I believe you have something that belongs to someone I care about.'' She said with her sickles raised, ready for a fight.
The werewolf smirked to himself and gave the shinobi a sinister look. ''Well, if that's what you want, Doll, but don't blame me if I mess up that pretty face of yours!''
He dropped the handbag to the ground, and lunged at the empusa with a raised claw. He swiped at her, but Kasumi easily ducked under the attack. The werewolf let loose a flurry of swipes, but none could hit their mark as the shinobi evaded every single strike. She found an opening, and struck him in the face again with a folded sickle, which knocked out one of his teeth. The werewolf regained his footing, and snarled at her as blood trickled from his mouth.
''You bitch!'' He shouted furiously, before he charged at her again.
As he closed in, Kasumi crouched low, and swept her leg under his paws, causing him to start toppling to the ground, but before he could hit it, the empusa poised her sickles, and gave him a confident smirk. Before he could react, she slammed her folded sickles into his gut, sending him flying and causing the werewolf's back to collide hard with the side of the building behind him. His unconscious body slumped to the ground unceremoniously, falling flat on his face as he did so. With that, Kasumi stood up straight, and moved to retrieve Mireille's handbag.
''You shouldn't take what isn't yours.'' Kasumi said out loud as she draped the strap of the handbag over the shoulder of one of her lower arms.
''Kasumi, I don't think he can hear you.'' Yuuto interjected as he walked to her side. ''He got knocked the fuck out.''
''Oh, so he did. Serves him right.'' She answered before turning to face him. ''Thank you for holding him up, Senpai. He might've escaped otherwise.'' She continued as she bowed before him.
''No need, you did all the work.'' He replied, rubbing the back of his neck. ''Good job, Kas- ''
''KASUMI!''
Mireille shouted from the top of her lungs as she fluttered towards the her with Kasumi's handbag in tow. The empusa turned to face her, only to have the papillion wrap her into a loving embrace where there was no escape. Kasumi found it hard to breath as Mireille tightened her grip around her. The girl then loosened her grip as she started checking the shinobi over.
''Are you alright, my Sweet?! Did hat ruffian hurt you?!'' She asked in a panicked stare, fearing that she might've been injured.
''It's okay, he didn't even touch me.'' Kasumi answered with a warm smile, which helped put the papillion at ease.
''Oh, thank goodness!'' She exclaimed in relief, before she pecked the empusa on the cheek. ''Please don't ever scare me like that again!'' She added as she continued to pepper her cheek with kisses.
''Mireille…'' Kasumi muttered as her cheeks went red, before she wrapped her arms and sickles around the papillion. ''It's okay, I'm fine.''
Yuuto moved towards the werewolf, and checked to see if he still had a pulse. ''Looks like he'll be fine. I'll call in a detainment unit to deal with this idiot.''
''Please do, Senpai. It looks like I'll be preoccupied for a while.'' She replied with Mireille still clinging tightly to her.
''No worries, just enjoy the moment.'' He answered back, smirking at her.
At the front of the crowd forming around them, Hikari was looking on in awe with Vee to her side, who had returned to her child like slime form by now. ''Vee, remind me never to get on Kasumi's bad side.''
The orange slime merely nodded at her request. ''Hikari, don't get on Kasumi's bad side.'' She answered back in all seriousness.
The blonde girl placed a hand on top of Vee's head and rubbed it gently as she looked down at her with a warm smile. ''Thanks Vee.''
Eventually, Zombina and Tio showed up in their black and yellow combat fatigues with an armoured truck to detain the werewolf. The zombie instinctively went up to her fellow captain and gave him a high-five, while the ogress scooped up Kasumi and Mireille into a loving hug, glad that the pair were alright. They then swiftly locked up the 'Criliminal' in question, and soon made their way back to headquarters. Once everything had calmed down, Kasumi, Mireille, and the rest of the group decided it would be a good time to make their way home. They soon found themselves outside Hikari's and Mireille's flat, and the papillion had her arms wrapped around one of Kasumi's sickles the whole way.
''Well, this is our stop.'' Hikari said out loud. ''Thanks for walking us back.''
''Oui, thank you for the escort.'' Mireille added, looking up lovingly at her heroine.
''It wasn't a problem.'' Kasumi replied, returning the loving gaze.
''Well, all I can say is that was an interesting day.'' Yuuto commented as he stretched his arms above his head.
''Yeah, it was super fun!'' Vee exclaimed in a joyous tone.
''Yeah, hope to see you soon.'' Hikari said as she made her way to the front door.
''Oh, Hikari, I'll be with you in a moment. I just want to say goodbye to Kasumi.'' Mireille said, looking at her host with pleading eyes.
The blonde woman merely smirked at her homestay. ''Alright, just don't take too long, lovebugs.'' With that, she opened the door to her apartment and stepped inside.
Mireille soon returned her attention to the empusa and stepped in front of her. ''Kasumi, before I go, I wanted to thank you for getting my handbag back.'' She said with a hint of nervousness, which was unlike the papillion.
Kasumi blushed at her comment as she remembered her kissing her cheek profusely earlier. ''I'm sure your praise from earlier will suffice.'' She replied in an embarrassed tone.
''Oh, no. If not for the huge crowd, I would've shown you my full praise.'' Mireille answered as her tone grew more sultry.
The shinobi gave her a puzzled look. ''What do you MMMFFFPPPHHH!''
Kasumi was cut short as Mireille pressed her lips to hers, letting out a quiet moan as she did so that only the empusa could hear. She soon calmed herself down from the sudden assault on her lips, and soon eased into it as the pair enjoyed the moment, enjoying the feeling of Mireille's antennae as they lightly brushed across her forehead. They soon reluctantly separated, and Mireille stared lovingly into her Sweet's eyes as she placed a hand on her cheek.
''Thank you for today, my Sweet.'' The papillion said before pecking the shinobi on the lips once more before making her way back into her apartment. ''Au revoir, everyone.'' She added with a wave before shutting the door.
''Later.'' Yuuto replied as he returned the gesture.
''Bye bye!'' Vee exclaimed, waving her arms and tendrils frantically.
Kasumi was too stunned by Mireille's bold move as she pressed her sickles to her cheeks, which had gone bright crimson by this point, though she didn't notice the embarrassed smile she had on her face the whole time after her kiss with the papillion.
''Well, I'd say that was a successful date, if I do say so myself.'' Yuuto said to the shinobi with a cheesy grin.
''Yes, I would have to agree with you there.'' Kasumi eventually replied as her smile became less embarrassed and grew warm.
The blonde operative then stepped to her side and place a hand on top of her head, gently rubbing it. ''Good job, Creed.''
A look of confusion crossed the empusa's face as she looked up at her squad captain. ''Creed?''
''You know, Like Apollo Creed from the Rocky movies. You've got some mean fists there, I mean, sickles.''
''I'm sorry, Senpai, but I don't know what you're on about.'' She answered, raising an eyebrow at him.
''Okay, how about Assassin's Creed?'' He asked, hopeful she at least understood that reference.
''Hmm, I think Zombina mentioned that in passing before, maybe that'll be something I can relate to more.'' She replied, giving him a warm smile.
''Let's go with that then.'' He answered before giving her head one last pat. ''You fancy getting something to eat at the sushi place on the way back? My treat.'' He added as the group started making their way home.
''Thank you. I could do with something after such a stressful day. It'll also keep Smith happy in regards to your commitments.'' She said in a slightly teasing tone.
''Dear god I hope so…'' He replied despairingly.
''Sushi!'' Vee exclaimed, wrapping her arms and tendrils around Yuuto's.
Kasumi may have had a stressful day, but it was worth every minute to see that loving smile on Mireille's face. She would come to enjoy her days with her new girlfriend.
A/N: That's another chapter done, and far lengthier that I had anticipated. Some of you may be thinking that I'm rushing Kasumi's and Mireille's relationship a bit, but I feel like some relationships just click together, not that I'm a master when it comes to relationship or anything. I want it to feel believable, and I do hope that's what I've achieved. Personally, I think Kasumi and Mireille make a great couple. Also, it that Yuuto starting to give his squad mates nicknames? I'll be honest, I hadn't initially considered the idea, it just cropped up. Thought Creed might be a decent one for Kasumi, namely for Assassin's Creed, plus the the way she uses her sickles kind of screams champion boxer, in the loosest of terms. I think next up on the dating is Kestria, and what will she have planned for poor Yuuto? Well, you'll have to find out next time! There might be a slight delay on that though, as I'll be in Spain for a week in a few days time, so consider yourselves warned. Anyway, feel free to follow and favourite if you enjoy the story so far, and drop a review or any suggestions if you feel it deserves it. As always, thank you so much for reading, and see you in the next installment of MON - Squad Bravo!