Kuesu stretched out satisfied, after observing her Yuu-chan's sleeping face.
- Well, lets see how others will try to dethrone Kuesu!
That's right, my confidence is a mountain, my charm irresistible, my powers legendary. Everyone, out of my way!
- Hmm? You awake?
- Oh. Did I wake you up, Yuu-chan?
- Nah. I was about to open my eyes anyway.
- Lets take a shower. Do you want me to make you breakfast, Darling?
- Sounds nice, but it would be rude to leave others waiting. Shizuku is probably already making portions for everyone.
Her brow twitched a little over him mentioning the snake-girl. Himari taunted her earlier, when she was turned by her into little girl, that Yuu-chan was lolicon. Well, this was probably not true, at least given to his... appreciation of her body. Her face turned red...
- Haha. Nice and shy Kuesu is far cuter than mean one.
He said as he stood up, and went in general direction he though her bathroom was.
- Are you coming?
- Eh? Two of us? At the same time?
- To save time.
- O-ohkay.
To her mild disappointment, he did not try to attack her inside bathroom, but she was also little sore after yesterday, so it was fine. Still, he did surprise her by playfully smacking her butt. After a quick shower, they went through magic door to his house for breakfast.
If during breakfast Lizlet and Himari noticed that his hair was tiniest bit moist, they did not comment upon it. Rinko seemed oblivious. Shizuku on the other hand... Silently planned.
Just yesterday I saw cat sneaking into his room... and its been almost a week since Cup moved it. Now witch comes over for breakfast, and she's in good mood. If he did not choose after all, and is just being casanova... it means I still got the chance. Nano.
- You seem in good mood, Kuesu-san.
Himari was acting very friendly to the witch. Yuuto almost got goose-bumps. Is this is female hatred?! So subtle, like ice!
- Oh I've been just thinking how nice it would be, if I was Yuu-chan's bride.
- What!? - Rinko shouted. Himari just smirked.
- Cannot girl have dreams about living with, and cooking for, and being in love with her husband?
Rinko wanted to say something, but went silent. Was she actually learning that she won't achieve anything by being jerk? That, or maybe at Kuesu's suggestion, was lost in her own, not so dissimilar fantasy, except for identity of the bride.
- Oh? You think you are going to be his wife? - Himari was amused. She did not wanted to embarrass her young master, no, her Yuuto-sama, so she neglected to tell about his confession.
- Hmm? Maybe? - Kuesu was quite confident - I am certain I'll win in the end.
- And why is that?
- Well, I am rich, so everything else aside, it'll be most convenient for Yuu-chan to marry me.
Himari and Rinko gave her disgusted looks. Talk about playing dirty. Yuuto was eating happily, seemingly oblivious of conversation. Or just smart to not get in-between two or more angry women.
- Well, no worry, I'll be magnanimous first wife, miss pet-kitty.
Their bickering gave him an idea.
- Say, you are strong witch, right Kuesu-chan?
- Yes Yuu-chan! - she answered him, happy that he took interest in her many talents.
- Know healing magic?
- Some, sure.
- Think you can do something about my cat allergy?
She gave him surprised look, went a little pale, then answered.
- Well, your allergy, its magically based.
- How do you know? - he asked confused.
- Well, I think I might have put that on you when we were kids? Ha. Haha? - she laughed nervously.
- Wait. You are telling me you were cause of Masters allergy? - for the first time today, Himari had ominous look in her eyes.
He wasn't surprised, she was still his bodyguard, and now as his lover, would be even more protective...
He stared at Kuesu for few moments.
- Then remove it.
- But...
- No buts, or I am not talking to you any more.
- Eh?
- I would have no reason to have anything to do with you any more. Cursing me like that, its like admitting you have nothing going for you, if you yourself believe I wouldn't spend any time with you, unless other person would literally make me sick.
He went back to eating silently. After few seconds, she answered timidly - Alright, Yuu-chan. I will remove it.
- Alright.
- Well, I was just a jealous kid, so I didn't know better. I am sorry Yuu-chan.
- Okay. I get it. I did stupid things as a kid too.
He had vague recollection on how he happily talked to her about murdering whole lot of ayakashi. Despite already having Himari as his friend back then.
Hmm. She actually looked apologetic, rather than give a dismissive type of sorry. Then...
- Uhm?!
She leaned over him, and gave him a kiss.
- What kind of healing was that, you witch! - Himari shouted.
- It's done.
Himari gave her a stern look, and went back to eating, if little slower. She felt kinda silly for not figuring out, that it was something odd in her master developing allergy out of nowhere.
- Well, just don't you ever try to manipulate my Young Master like that again, or else.
- Fine.
- You should have told me earlier, Kuesu - Yuuto finally answered her - Well, as long as you know better now.
He didn't fell like arguing, but he had to make a stand here. Now, who could he talk to, without any drama?
- Say Shizuku?
- Yes?
- I don't think you have a cellphone.
- No?
- Well, you should get one, since you occasionally disappear without telling anyone. I could call you in cause I would like talk to you, or make plans together.
He said casually. Kuesu twitched again.
If you really are lolicon, I will give your brain a good washing, Yuu-chan. That is, unless she decides to attack that innocent person, in which case its hunting time. No woman, no problem.
Dark atmosphere around her made Rinko gulp. As for loli in question...
Make plans together? Definitely got the chance. Nano.
- No worry. I am not going anywhere, Yuuto.
Kuesu wasn't familiar with the animated-cup girl, so after breakfast she asked:
- So, are you also Yuu-chan's servant?
- Uhmm, yes, Kuesu-san? - maid in question was friendly, if nervous. That's right, she no doubt felt her demon-slayer powers.
If Kuesu is Yuuto-sama's fiancée, I should be nice to her, but she is so scary! Was what was going inside her head.
- Hmph. Well, you are my fiancée s property, so I won't damage you.
- Th-Thank you! - Lizlet was scared, I somewhat relieved by this declaration. So you were planning to damage me!?
Kuesu wanted to tell her to know her place, but she wasn't so sure of her own, so she let it go for now.
As she went upstairs, she noticed miss-snakr watching her.
- Yes? Did you have anything to say.
- Nevermind, about that thing we talked about. Just giving you heads up, so no need to keep looking for her, nano.
What was that about? Oh, right. The last known descendant of monster hunters who killed miss-snake's family, over hundred years ago. Damn. If I tricked her into trying to take revenge, I could kill her as dangerous ayakashi. I guess I will have to put up with her. For now.
He was ready to go on his way to school, when Kuesu held him back.
- Say, Yuuchan?
- Yes, Kuesu?
- Did you bring your lunch? - Kuesu asked.
- Yes. Why, wanna make me one next time?
There was only one reason she would ask, wouldn't she? Rinko and Himari gave him slightly annoyed look.
- Y-yes. In fact, I could bring it for you for your lunch break.
- Hmmm. Sounds good, but how would you explain being at school? Will you cast spell like Himari so people won't notice?
- No, I'll just say I am graduate from other school, and that I came to bring you your lunch.
Heh. Bold.
- What are you saying!? - Rinko and Himari interrupted.
- There is nothing unusual about woman bringing her man lunch. Isn't it?
- Yes, but... - Himari had neutral expression, and Rinko's brow twitched. "her man?!"
- Anyway, lets go or we will be late.
- Have a nice day, Yuu-chan, darling.
- Say Young Master, Kuesu is being very friendly with you, is she not?
Ugh, Himari, and I hoped you'd just leave it alone. And you are using young master again, I think you do it non consciously when bothered or distracted.
- Yes. So?
She was actually impressed with how he manhandled the usually pushy witch. Then she unwillingly imagined him handling the witch in different manner.
- Himari?
She blushed, but though of something that could cheer her up.
- ... Nothing, young master - but then she asked timidly - When we get back home, I want to show my cat ears, and could you pet me on the head?
- ... Well, If you ask so nicely.
Shizuku observed them going out together from the window.
- That's right. No more half measures. Nano.