After a whole night, Patchouli and Reimu's "experience points" were practically overflowing...
While Marisa diligently carried out her "mission," Rin provided some assistance, leaving her utterly dazed.
By the time she finally completed her task, nearly suffocating Reimu and Patchouli in the process. Marisa, still riding the high, threw caution to the wind and declared war on Rin.
Fueled by the thrill of their taboo situation, their battle grew ferocious, expanding across the entire room under the cover of the soundproof spell and their "sleeping" audience.
Only at dawn, when Reimu and Patchouli had been pummeled into unconsciousness by the relentless aftershocks, did Rin finally slip away, satisfied.
When the three slowly regained awareness, they all pretended to still be asleep. None daring to be the first to "wake up."
The silent standoff lasted until Ran came to call them for breakfast, finally breaking the stalemate…
Yet when they sat down at the table, none of them had much appetite.
"Is my cooking not to your liking? Should I make something else?" Ran tilted her head, puzzled. Despite her own restless night, she was sure her skills hadn't suffered.
"N-No! Just… still groggy. Not hungry yet."
"Ahem, yeah. Need to wake up first."
"Ran, can I switch? Can't handle porridge right now… noodles, maybe?"
They stammered excuses, their lips twitching.
Even now, their throats still felt clogged…
Marisa, meanwhile, wasn't just clogged, she was stuffed.
For the foreseeable future, she wanted nothing to do with anything resembling "white blood."
Ran sensed something off but didn't pry.
Meanwhile, Mokou devoured spicy soup dumplings with gusto, her mood lifted by thoughts of settling scores in the bamboo forest later.
"Slow down, you'll choke."
"Here, have some soy milk." Keine dabbed at her sauce-stained lips.
Mokou mumbled but eased her pace.
When Rin finally joined them, Reimu and Patchouli flinched, their gazes dropping.
'This man is dangerous…How could he go that far with Marisa while we were right there?! '
'Next time, will he just climb on top of us?!'
Rin, noticing their guilty expressions, smirked.
Before he could tease them, Yukari slid into his lap, clinging to him like a spoiled cat.
"Boss~"
"About that membership you mentioned… Can't we negotiate?~"
She dragged out her words, her voice sickeningly sweet, making Mokou and the others shudder.
Though embarrassed by their stares, Yukari held on.
'Last night's massage had been too good—her back had never felt lighter. If just two-ninths of the treatment left her mindless, how intense would the full package be?'
Rin glanced at her, amused.
"I don't come cheap."
"We're close, aren't we? Discount?"
"Nope. This is a family secret. You're lucky I'm even selling tickets. As for the membership price… You sure you wanna know?"
His hand drifted to her waist.
Yukari stiffened, her face flushing as she grasped his ulterior motive.
'This pervert still wants that?!'
Before she could retort, Marisa leaned in.
"What tickets? What membership?"
"Remember that massage I gave you? Upgraded version now. Full course, better effects."
"I want it!" Marisa perked up. Last night's battle had left her aching, perfect for a relaxing session.
But before Rin could agree, Reimu and Patchouli yanked her back.
"Marisa, don't bother the boss!"
"Yeah, he's busy! Behave!"
"You're fine! No massage needed!"
If Marisa got alone with Rin again, war would resume, and they desperately needed sleep!
Marisa blinked, then grinned.
"Want to go first, then?"
"NO!!!"
They recoiled like scalded cats.
With Rin's appetite, a "massage" could escalate at any moment.
And then, their EXP would convert into actual combat experience!
Meanwhile, Rin eyed Reimu thoughtfully.
"Sage, what's her punishment for today?"
[Swallow Whole]
"..." Rin sighed, glancing at Reimu's loose pajamas. 'Too flat. The uniform just hangs off her…'
As he pondered summer uniform designs, Mokou chugged her congee and sprang up.
"Done! Gotta go! Bye-bye!"
"Aya!"
"Here~" Aya, mid-bite, scurried after her, the two vanishing in a flash.
"Don't stay out too late!"
"We'll be back by afternoon!" Mokou's voice faded as they disappeared…