Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfRIQhWZnK
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHRjzs5yUxs
Vigne’s eyes were hazy and soft, her lips curved into an uncontrollable gentle smile as she lovingly fed the blue-eyed young dragon beside her one popcorn after another. The faint buttery aroma mixed with the sweetness of soda filled the small space between them, and every time Kanna’s small mouth opened to catch a kernel, Vigne’s heart melted a little more.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7jzAzFARB
It wasn’t until the popcorn bucket was completely empty that she sighed faintly and asked, a trace of loss in her voice, “Kanna-chan, are you full?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vaFCL5tDf
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksnfrVuemp
“Still hungry?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXQP3bjqwV
“Hungry.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQG1A2gU2x2
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IEcc4ULjs
“Full.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8XRXyF7W8W
“Still want to eat?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0ZN8l4shf
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6HB3jVcToS
“……”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLYlJ7Nath
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleQPiobBdl
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbaZ9N4852
She knew well enough that this blue-eyed little dragon wasn’t an ordinary child—she could probably devour the entire snack stand and still look fine—but if someone noticed, it might cause unnecessary panic. She didn’t need another scene like the one at the shopping mall last time.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ055Z2dRWIa
As she brushed some stray popcorn crumbs from Kanna’s dress, Vigne murmured, “Speaking of which, it feels like someone’s missing ever since we entered the theater…” Her gentle tone carried a faint question, but she already had a suspicion.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bA2Rj6cEE
“...Where’s Satania?!”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OwvgBCvYn
Kouya turned at her voice, his gaze sweeping over the dim row—Gabriel slouched lazily with her drink, Raphiel smiling faintly at the movie, even Takanashi Rikka had fallen asleep, her little ahoge twitching in rhythm with the soundtrack. Then came Kanna and Vigne…127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYx4fTndXj0
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLr4WT45rpX
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6cllM5ub8V
When they came in, Satania had said she needed to use the bathroom. Then the movie started, everyone got pulled into the story, and even Vigne, who should’ve noticed her absence, was too distracted feeding Kanna. In the end—everyone just completely forgot about Satania!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZj2c0Yby1
“She’s probably still in the bathroom. I’ll give her a call…” Vigne took out her phone, typing quickly, but after several rings—nothing. Her frown deepened.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TLCGmsVoY
“The call’s not going through. I’ll go check.” She stood up, leaning forward slightly so she wouldn’t block the view of the audience behind her, and hurried through the narrow aisle.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwh1JfHZ3C
As she turned, her hair swayed lightly, brushing across Kouya’s face. A delicate fragrance of shampoo lingered in the air. The soft strands tickled his cheek and nose, and before he could stop it, he sneezed.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHtHlk9OT17
Vigne’s face instantly flushed red. She bit her lip and shot him a glare before disappearing down the steps, her heels clicking faintly on the floor.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FDyqkvkrI
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNWaHSPfK5
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhduUCKxoNp
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjeyDKCeb1
Another message popped up right after. “Could you come out and help me look? It’s too much for one person. Let Raphiel stay and watch Gabi-chan and Kanna.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCH54sYA2W
Kouya sighed. Do they even need watching? With Kanna there, no one would dare touch their snacks. Anyone who tried would probably get eaten in one bite!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUh2SIS9dAJ
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKmpFAO4Ji
Outside, Vigne was waiting near the theater doors. Her brows were knit in worry, her fingers clutching her phone. When she saw him, her eyes brightened slightly in relief.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4G6xnBDEIo
“Satania’s missing, and her phone’s off. Let’s split up and look for her…” she said quickly, voice still calm but edged with concern.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLW2L6dNld
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwIWCJpTivB
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCUtWMH2iM
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4MXxBfSrl
It was their class representative, Machiko.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RSSNJI04g
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Bs6vsUHKM
“D-Dating?!” Vigne froze as if she’d been struck by lightning. Her cheeks flared crimson, and she stumbled back, clutching her chest. “O-of course not!”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqKsmWBNJq
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpEEZdgyXZI
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkGLqW6ZtZz
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8IdKt9BVg
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmCOHz4GjMu
Japan’s law considered adulthood at twenty, but men could marry at eighteen, women at sixteen. School romance wasn’t frowned upon—in fact, with declining birth rates, it was practically encouraged. Falling in love wasn’t shameful at all. It was practically national service.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh1wqOts1mx
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTYifIG5wg
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ87vcohVgY
Machiko tilted her head thoughtfully. “Still, we’re high schoolers, so studies come first. Even if you go to a love hotel, remember to stay safe…”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCGAQgLFhGj
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIw02eA3g0G
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvJhg8Fb2I
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLjwz9nDcV
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2n9M38ZqT5
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5q789Wz1i
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMHb90m0nEs
“Sorry, I thought you two were dating…” Machiko smiled awkwardly and quickly changed the subject. “Oh, right—you’re looking for Satania, right? I can help.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRSmdO3RYo
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbFV44TkJx0
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWsbJCNGax
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmylnGWcRh
“You’re welcome.”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPp2BMZVcGv
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJIpFAzRqL
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JPwWPnEPO
He wandered through the quiet lobby, scanning the crowd. The faint scent of buttered popcorn and the hum of movie trailers filled the air. Couples laughed, staff called out for refills, and in the middle of it all, he spotted a familiar mop of red hair.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaOm4fZH5oH
Satania.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8qMVIKhFtp
She sat alone on a bench, head bowed, shoulders trembling. Her hands covered her face as if she were crying. The sight looked so pitiful that Kouya’s heart twitched for a moment.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQPB1rnTM6
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbuwxM5R0p
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqbKAhBN17
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhyR8zxB0PC
The idiot was grinning.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBhEnU0cXZ
A huge smile split her face as she clutched a golden pineapple bun with both hands, crumbs dusting her lips. She chewed happily, eyes half-closed in sheer bliss.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgJUYIHErQ
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjVf0vfwTV
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgOlvlBs1r
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuA4I89Fbv
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL3uBBTi8JX
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXqM8xBef1
“B-because after I came out of the bathroom, I lost my ticket…” she muttered pitifully, then her expression brightened instantly. “But then I saw they were selling pineapple buns—limited edition ones! I got the last two!”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMnBq26mqEL
She puffed out her chest proudly, flashing her little fang. “I almost missed out, but in the end, the great demon Satania prevails again! Ahahaha—”127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKmrzqOHHP
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vR2wBYWsT
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.127Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHbCspD23v
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