I was... having a dream. Or was I remembering something?
I'm not sure which, but I was younger than I am now. I think I was around 11 or 12 years old.
And in this dream, I was playing with a friend on the riverbed near my home. That friend was a boy about the same age as me. This friend had bright red hair and golden eyes.
But not just that, he also has wolf-like ears on the top of his head. This boy is not a human, but rather a mixed-blood devil. Yet, it wasn't a big deal for me. My parents worked for devils, so of course I knew they were a thing. I also knew about magic and stuff.
And that wasn't all. I knew that boy. His name was… Lost.
"Yuuto can't catch me."
"*heavy breathing* W-wait."
We were playing catch, just like any other kids. But, since Lost was a devil, even if mixed-blood, I couldn't beat him if he played seriously.
In fact, I don't think I ever beat Lost whenever we played. But I suppose my memories aren't really trustworthy when it comes to Lost.
The rest of this dream continued like normal. You really wouldn't be able to tell it apart from any other kids playing around, except for Lost's special features of course.
Once the dream ended, I woke up. It was strange, it felt like I was up all night, but at the same time, I felt well rested.
But this is starting to get strange. Basically, ever since the Devil King War started, I've had to call my memory into question.
First, there's Lost, a supposed longtime friend of mine that I have no memory of. Then, there's that scene with a younger Lizel-senpai I thought I remembered when Reina came to live here. Now that I remember, right before I found Lovers' Arcana, didn't I have a dream or something?
Then there's also the smaller stuff, like the missing manga volume Miyabi pointed out. I said I lent it to a friend, but I don't remember doing that, yet I don't feel it's wrong. There was also that time at the love hotel where it seemed Lizel-senpai could… hear the Arcana like me. And this dream just now… if it's a memory, then how did I forget about Lost and devils and magic?
There's so many questions… I just woke up, but it feels like my head is going to blow up.
[It is not good to try and force your memories, Yuuto. If you cannot remember, just forget.]
Normally, I would have listened to the Arcana, but not now.
You know something, don't you?
[That…]
I could almost see the Arcana as if she were a person right in front of me. Of course, she'd look troubled because of me questioning her.
I have no idea how long passed, but the Arcana simply didn't answer me. When I thought to question her more, Reina interrupted me.
"Oh, onii-chan is already up desu."
"Ah, yeah. I woke up because of a dream."
"Was it a bad dream?"
Reina seemed a bit worried. Well I don't want to worry her, and it's not like it was a nightmare, so I'll just answer truthfully.
"No, just a little strange. But I'm fine now."
Reina eased up when I told her I was fine. I suppose I might as well get ready to start the day.
Honestly, I was almost forgetting about that whole thing just before. I don't think my memory is bad, but it's like there's something making me forget.
The only reason I remembered it was because of the Arcana's answer.
[I apologize, Yuuto. But all will become clear soon. So please just wait a little more.]
… Got it. I'll trust what you're saying, Arcana.
There would be little point in me doubting her now. If she knows something and won't tell me, I just have to accept she has her reasons.
It was time for me to get ready. Today's the last day of classes for this term. We're going to get out grades and, if we pass, we're free to go to summer vacation.
Yotaka Hayachine was already up. Or rather, it was more correct to say she hadn't slept with all the excitement.
Ever since she got the report she'd ordered from the Hiraizumi family, Yotaka had been busy planning how exactly she was going to attack Lizel, and consequently Lovers.
She didn't really care about Yuuto or anyone else in Lovers' group, only Lizel. She even considered making an offer to Yuuto so he'd give Lizel to her, but she stopped herself. Yotaka knew such a thing wouldn't work.
That's why she jumped straight to planning an attack. But, as if guessing her intentions, Lizel recently became quite evasive. Maybe she had a premonition of some kind, but lately Yotaka has been completely unable to locate Lizel.
But Yotaka didn't mind it. In fact, she thought it made it all the better. Food always tastes better if you're hungry.
Yet, Yotaka didn't plan to starve herself. So, while she didn't obtain Lizel, she'd have a few snacks.
"Aaaahnn~ d-don't~! Please stooop~"
Yotaka was currently in the most secret room in her mansion, located in the basement. It was a room that existed only for her pleasure, filled with all kinds of bondage gear and the like.
In it, Yotaka was making a perfect display of her abilities with a whip by whipping Lizel, who moaned in pleasure.
But of course, that wasn't the real Lizel, but a homunculus made to be like her. And it wasn't just 1 either. There was a preschool Lizel, an elementary school Lizel, a middle school Lizel, and a high school Lizel.
Yotaka had spent the night having fun with these 4. They'd done just about everything, from having sex to all kinds of plays that Yotaka enjoyed. Currently, Yotaka was having fun making the 4 homunculus climax by whipping them. At the moment, only the high schooler remained, but it seemed she wasn't going to last for much longer either.
"I'll finish you off with this before you die."
Yotaka wasn't exaggerating. With her Characteristic Magic, she could seriously make someone taste pleasure until their death.
But Yotaka wasn't a child anymore, she knew not to break her toys if she could help it. Though the homunculus that have already died by her hand wish she had learned that sooner.
"Aaaaahhhhhnnn~!"
Finally, the homunculus Lizel couldn't hold back her orgasm any longer. Yotaka still wanted to continue, but again, she knew not to break her toys, so she decided to call it quits.
Yotaka left her room and headed for her bedroom. Today was basically only for students to go pick up their grades at Ginsei Academy, so Yotaka didn't feel like going. She'd simply send a servant to get her grades and come back. In the meantime, she'd also ask someone to heal and clean the homunculus.
Once she did that, Yotaka headed for the bathing room. On the way, she met Iratsume, her Ace Card and most faithful servant.
"Good morning, mistress."
"Oh, is it the servants' bathing time?"
"Yes. Would the mistress like me to ask them to exit?"
"No need. This is just perfect."
Yotaka entered the bathing room. All of her servants were women, and all were beautiful. Of course, Yotaka had hand picked them exactly for that.
Everyone turned to look at Yotaka, who said 2 simple words.
"Clean me."
Without a second's delay, all the servants got up and did as Yotaka had ordered. It wasn't their first time doing such a thing. They quickly divided into groups of who would do what.
But it wasn't just a normal cleaning, it was also meant to excite Yotaka. They had all already learned that, if they got Yotaka excited enough, she would bring some servants to her chambers to finish the job.
Iratsume, however, didn't join them. She had been with Yotaka since she was born, so she understood her better than anyone else. Yotaka had entered the bath already horny, so today would be one of the days where all the servants would be brought to Yotaka's room, and she would only stop once she was satisfied or once everyone was on the brink of death. Though it was always the second option that came first.
So Iratsume focused on cleaning herself, then she would get everything in order so her master could enjoy her servants without any worries. Of course, once her job was done, she'd also join in.
"Iratsume, come here."
As she was about to leave, Yotaka called out to her. Of course, she obeyed her master and came closer.
That was when Yotaka pulled Iratsume into a kiss. She held her so tight it almost hurt, yet Iratsume only let herself be lost in Yotaka's kiss.
But then, Iratsume felt something strange. Fingers and tongues all over her, including both her holes. She looked around to find that the servants were pleasuring both her and Yotaka.
"Aaahn~"
"Don't get distracted now."
"Yes~"
Yotaka began using her Characteristic Magic on Iratsume. Every time she grabbed her breasts, played with her nipples, or even just kept up the kiss, was another climax for Iratsume.
Yotaka was merciless and really kept it up until just before Iratsume would die. Once Iratsume was no longer able to stand, Yotaka let her rest on the floor and picked another servant to continue.
That was how Yotaka started the last day of Ginsei Academy's first term.
