Bell stood in front of the Hostess of Fertility. Taking a breath, he prepared himself for meeting the rest of Loki Familia. Ais invited him to their celebration, and he was honestly nervous about meeting Ais' Familia. Would they accept him? Would they dismiss him?

Bell shook his head. No matter what, he'd fight for Ais' hand. That was his resolve as a boyfriend.

Putting on the blindfold he had brought, Bell tied it with a double knot to prevent any accidental happenings. Satisfied with his work, Bell took a step on the front stairs.

Unfortunately, Bell forgot one crucial thing.

He should've entered the establishment first before putting on his blindfold.

The result?

THUD

Bell fell down face-first on the floor, catching all the patrons' attention inside.

Embarrassiiiiiiing!

In his embarrassment, Bell decided to not move. If he moved, he would catch more attention. He was very sure of it.

The commotion caught the attention of the waitresses. One of them was Syr Flova. "What seems to be matt- Ryuu! Please take over for me."

The grey-haired woman quickly went to the toilet and slammed the door behind her.

Ryuu looked at the retreating figure of Syr, wondering what had happened with her friend. She quickly turned his attention towards the front door, where a guy was not moving on the floor. The Elf approached the fallen body and questioned, "Are you alright?"

"My pride is in tatters..." The white-haired boy on the ground trailed off with a fake sob before he shook his head. "Thank you for asking, Miss... I'm sorry, I can't see with my blindfolds on."

Why are you wearing it in the first place? Ryuu wanted to ask, but she held herself back. First off, it would be rude. Second, it wasn't any of her business. So she just answered. "Ryuu Lion. A waitress here."

"Thank you, Miss Ryuu!" The boy smiled as he extended his arms. Ryuu unconsciously grabbed them and helped him stand. The weight of what she did only crossed her mind seconds later.

She widened her eyes, looking down at her hands.

That was...

She didn't realize that she had been holding hands with someone. And she couldn't blame the boy either, as he was wearing blindfolds and couldn't see that she was an Elf. It was an honest mistake from her side of things.

"It's my job as the waitress here. No need for thanks. Can I help you with something? How many people are coming with you? I shall escort you to a table."

"Ah, can you direct me to Loki Familia's table?"

Ryuu blinked. "You are... a member of Loki Familia?" As rude as it was, she had to say that the guy did not look the part. And Loki Familia stuck with one another whenever they had celebrations.

"No, no. I'm from Hestia Familia. However, I am invited by Ais."

Hestia Familia? Ryuu couldn't say she had ever heard about them. A new Familia? Wait, did he just say he was invited by the Sword Princess?

"Very well, Mr...?"

"Bell Cranel," he smiled, although he directed that smile to the air because he couldn't see her position.

"Mr. Cranel. I shall escort you to Loki Familia's table."

Several steps later, Ryuu and Bell arrived at the Loki Familia celebration. As usual, Loki was drowning herself in alcohol while Lady Riveria was graceful in her celebration. Ryuu's eyes looked toward the golden-haired girl.

"Ais Wallenstein," she said, approaching the Sword Princess with Bell behind her. "I have someone for you."

"Good Evening, Ais," Bell greeted. ...which would have fared better if he had faced the blonde-haired girl properly. Ryuu sighed and corrected his body position so that he correctly faced Ais.

"Well then, if you need anything else, you can call for us, Mr. Cranel. Have a good night."

Ryuu left the scene to look for Syr. She seemed to be in a hurry.

"Syr, are you okay?"

She was resting in one of the free rooms. "Hi, Ryuu. I'm fine, just nauseous. Mama Mia had excused me for the night."

"Do you need to be escorted back to your place?"

"No need. I can do it alone. And besides, you think Mama Mia will let you do it?"

Ryuu thought for a second before realizing that, no, Mama Mia wouldn't.

"Well, be careful, Syr."

"Don't worry, Ryuu. Now, go and continue your work without worrying about me."

Ryuu left the room still with worry in her heart. But what else could she do? Ultimately, she put the matter about Syr in the back of her mind and continued working for the night.


After the Elven waitress left, Ais couldn't stop the smile on her face. Bell came. He was here with her. ...although the blindfolds kind of made him clumsier if the way he greeted air was the sign of things to come.

"Bell!" She greeted him back.

"You!" Loki pointed at Bell in frustration. "What are you doing here!?"

"Miss Ais' boyfriend!" Lefiya, too, somehow was as heated as Loki when she saw Bell.

"Tomato Rabbit!" A drunk Bete also followed the other two's cue.

"Ehehe, I was invited by Ais this morning."

Loki looked at Ais as if she was betrayed. Instead of exploding, Loki decided to sigh and drink from a bottle. "I'm gonna do my best to forget your existence! Just remember the contract. Let's goooooooooo!"

Ignoring her Goddess, Ais stood up from her seat and guided Bell to sit beside her. "Come, Bell. Let's sit down."

"Thank you, Ais."

Once he was seated, Ais offered him a drink, which he accepted. Thankfully for Bell, it wasn't alcoholic.

"How was your day, Bell?"

"After we parted ways for the day? I went to the fifth floor and got scolded by Eina," Bell laughed sheepishly.

Ais frowned. "I know we met there yesterday, but Lady Hestia said that you joined her two weeks ago. It's dangerous, Bell."

"Ahaha. I know, Ais. But I have to do it," Bell declared passionately. He then leaned forward, a hand near his mouth. Before he could say anything, Ais had to direct him so that his head faced her ear. "Don't tell Eina, but I'm planning a date for both of you."

Ais' eyes widened before a smile suddenly appeared on her face. "I'll hold you to it."

"Thank you."

Ais then took a snack from the table and held it for Bell. "Open your mouth, Bell."

"Aah~"

Ais fed Bell just like they did this morning.

"Again," Ais told Bell.

"Aah~"

"Yum," but this time, instead of feeding him, she put the snack in her mouth. "Delicious."

"No fair, Ais!" Bell pouted.

What is this feeling? Ais thought to herself in confusion. Must protect that cuteness at all costs.

Ais grabbed her chest and inhaled.

Hnnnngggg!

"Uwaah, I can't hold it back anymore. Captain! Please do lovey-dovey act with me too!" Tione suddenly shouted and grabbed Finn, trying to force her way. Unfortunately, he was still stronger than her, so her attempt failed.

"No can do, Tione."

"Uh," Bell muttered, turning his head. "Should we stop?"

"Silly, I'm not Ais," Tiona laughed and directed Bell's head to Ais. "Don't mind Tione, she's just jealous she couldn't get Captain Finn. You continue your flirty ways with Ais."

"Thank you, Miss..."

"Tiona!"

"Tiona. Right. I can't see you, so I don't know how you look, but I guess you're Miss Tione's sister?"

"Got it in one! We're twins!"

"Twins, Loki Familia... Ah! Jormungand and Amazon!" Bell nodded to himself. "Amazing."

"Nyehehe, we're not that amazing."

"What's with the sudden humble act?" Tione retorted.

"Hey! It's not every day Ais' boyfriend praises us!" Tiona replied in defense.

"We literally met today, stupid!"

"Never mind the two," a regal voice cut them off and caught Bell's attention. "I am Riveria Ljos Alf. I have a question for you, Bell Cranel. What is your intention towards Ais?"

Even without seeing the scene, Bell felt the serious intention behind her words. He gulped. He had a feeling if he answered wrong, his body might not survive the night.

"Riveria~" Ais groaned.

"I want to hear it straight from him, Ais."

"Miss Riveria..." Bell said, catching their attention. "My intention with Ais is to love her every day for the rest of my life."

Bell said, full of confidence.

The table fell silent.

"Holy shit, the kid has balls," Bell heard an unfamiliar voice break the silence.

"Haah~, I wish I had a boyfriend like Ais'," another voice commented.

"Captain! Please declare your eternal love to me, too!" Tione shouted towards the captain again.

"Bell..." Ais had a smile on her face.

"I see," Riveria responded to Bell's declaration. "However, I can't help but doubt your declaration when you also have Eina as your girlfriend."

The table fell into another silence.

"Kid is two-timing Ais?!"

"Balls of steel!"

"I take my words back! I don't want a boyfriend like him!"

"How could you do that to Miss Ais!"

"Riveria..." Ais growled a little. Riveria just had to do this. "Don't bring Big Sis Eina into this. If it weren't for her permission, I wouldn't even be able to date Bell."

"KID HAS PERMISSION!"

"MAD RESPECT!"

"Kyaaa!"

"Miss Riveria," Bell said, "I can understand your worry. You thought that I wouldn't dedicate my heart to Ais fully because I'm torn between two girls. But you see? Instead of dividing my hundred percent love between Ais and Eina, I've decided to use all my might to love each of them one hundred percent. I'd love them all equally, even if I had to split my body."

Hearing such a declaration from her boyfriend, Ais couldn't hold back anymore.

She grabbed Bell's shoulder and forced him to face her.

"Eh?"

Without saying anything, she cupped his cheek and shoved his head toward her. Lips met lips as the two lost themselves in the kiss.

"Uwaaah!"

"How bold!" Tiona covered her face but took a peek through her fingers.

THUD

"Lefiya!"

Riveria was left with her jaw on the ground from Ais' aggression.

Once the two separated, Bell was left as a blushing mess, not from the kiss itself, but from where they did the kiss. Was Ais not embarrassed? Said girl couldn't hear Bell's thought and instead wiped her lips with her thumb and sucked the saliva off them.

She blinked when she felt everyone's stare. Her eyes then caught the still body of Lefiya.

"Why is Lefiya unconscious? Is she drunk?"

Riveria let out an uncharacteristic chuckle. "I understand. I shall concede, Bell Cranel. Ais truly loves you."

"Come on, everyone, leave the two lovebirds alone."

"Wat loveburds?" a drunk Loki slammed her head on the table. "I schee nuthin'"

"I think Loki had the correct mindset here," Finn chuckled.

"Captain! Kiss me too!"

"No."

"I'm open to sharing you with others!"

Finn sighed. "Bell Cranel, what have you unleashed?"

"Um... I'm sorry?"


On top of the Babel Tower, the Goddess Freya laid down on her bed. She was still a little nauseous from the previous encounter, but now it subsided. "Ottarl. Call Helun here."

"Yes, My Lady."

Five minutes later, Ottarl was back with Helun beside her.

"What can I do for you, Lady Freya?"

"Please sub in for my shift at the Hostess of Fertility starting tomorrow. I don't think I can go there for a little while."

Helun nodded. "It will be done, My Lady."

"Thank you, Helun. You know how Mama Mia is if Syr skips her shift without any information, right?"

"Yes."

She kneeled before leaving the room.

When the two were alone, Ottarl questioned. "Was that the correct action, My Lady?"

"Helun shared my senses and feelings when she's transformed. While she didn't cherish Ryuu and the others like me, she'd understand my feelings when she's transformed. She can replace me as Syr there for a little while." Freya sighed. "I can't... my last bastion of safety is breached!"

To think that disgusting soul would enter the Hostess of Fertility... it was careless of her. She should've done more to prevent such things from happening.

Ottarl could only do nothing as his Goddess sobbed.

"I think... I think I'm gonna take a break and focus on internal matters."

Ottarl nodded. "I'm sure everyone would be overjoyed, Lady Freya."

"Thank you, Ottarl."

She would do anything. Anything! Just to get the disgusting sight out of her memory. Surely, the paperwork would distract her from that soul.


A/N: Did you think I will forget the story? Of course not! And since 100kano's first episode has just aired, I have to celebrate it with you guys by releasing the chapter which I have written a long time ago but keep it so I can publish it after 100kano aired! Jokes aside, though, sorry for the long wait. I really x5 haven't written anything else affter this. This is literally written together with chapter 8 but I didn't publish it. I was busy writing JunaSI on JesSIca thread in Spacebattles. Had so much fun writing it. At the same time, I am in a slump about this because I want to plan the date I mentioned here first before committing to any direction. Around August, an idea struck me, but I put it on the backseat for another story. Sorry to disappoint you, 100++ readers who really x5 love this fic. I hope 100kano anime itself can entertain you in my absence.