Chapter 103: Eat Some Bread to Calm Down132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ0rYe0dfx5
At the innermost seats of the dimly lit theater, the flickering light from the screen danced across their faces.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrl1rfLWfiY
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfTehT9Fob
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?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrmcpWI55O
“Full.” Kanna lifted her little face, her tone calm and matter-of-fact.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nBWiLrzLb
“Still hungry?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1877ryq5Zk
“Hungry.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcxgGrFCz9C
“Eh? Didn’t you just say you’re full?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0uHfzmQuW
“Full.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC10LCkXRRk
“Still want to eat?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfXAkkmnqlQ
Kanna nodded seriously, her pale-blue eyes glimmering. “Eat.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoPlP14kZ8y
“……”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7n6WcWfEHO
Vigne sighed helplessly and covered her forehead. The sound of her quiet sigh almost got buried under the surround sound of the movie.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEEOVt7Kx9
“You can’t eat anymore, okay? Kids who eat too much will get stomachaches…”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡutPPqGrvXs
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOfVyDkNiX
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBVI1yF8NTP
“...Where’s Satania?!”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsSt1scNFB
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…132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5r942Q8KKn
Sure enough, that red-haired fool was missing.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZ8OhL25J2
“Where did that idiot go?” Kouya blinked, his mind quickly piecing things together.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2W6wNJPcr
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!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8nAOPXM7Y
“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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRqFCIZo1b
“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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5nEeHyL3BK
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ01VureNLW
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtqU3Gmq9Y
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A few minutes later, Kouya’s phone vibrated with a soft buzz. It was a message from Vigne.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqkE4em0oc
“Kouya-kun, I searched the entire bathroom and couldn’t find Satania anywhere… I have no idea where she went.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLMKxJmd77
He stared blankly at the message. The entire bathroom? Did she seriously associate that red-haired idiot with the toilet now?132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMzHBWaqRj
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.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQLjiNgp7m
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!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSyjljMR13
“I’ll head out for a bit,” Kouya murmured to Raphiel. She only smiled knowingly as he left.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡroWYqb7Ouu
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeOwODS8cT
“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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4baQEFWSrq
Before she could finish, a surprised voice came from behind them.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfSDpaWEVf
“Eh? Vigne and Kouya-kun?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCN0SrjB4hV
They turned. A graceful girl with long black hair stood nearby, holding a small purse, her eyes wide in curiosity.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzWKvGjLho
It was their class representative, Machiko.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb11yHLS4EA
“Um… are you two dating?” she asked with an innocent blink.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4t0FGmBAr7
“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!”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYGWeF1ycD
“Ah, no need to explain, I get it…” Machiko said with a smile, nodding in a knowing way.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIkgnuvMzI
A boy and girl from the same class, watching a movie together on a weekend—come on, who would believe it was purely friendship?132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMNK8XG877h
“I didn’t expect you two to be the first couple in class! Congrats!” Machiko said cheerfully, clapping her hands together.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQJX9rVwFX
Kouya’s mouth twitched. Congrats your ass! Since when did being the first couple in class count as an accomplishment?!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTuyuthcXm6
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lT6ly7P54
“I told you it’s not like that! Listen to me!” Vigne’s face burned brighter as she glared at Kouya again.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypsEqOYbTf
Why are you glaring at me?! he thought helplessly. She’s the one who said it!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSB5HWaraO
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…”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9YPmD7JfzJ
Kouya choked. “Pfft—”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwgoOy6I4Y
You’re killing me here! he thought, gripping his forehead. ‘Stay safe’? What do you even know?!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2c9lbbvNMi
“I told you to stop imagining things! Let me explain!” Vigne was on the verge of snapping.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1ZE1LFyY2
She finally managed to explain everything to Machiko in a single breath.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcjTkLMoNb
“Eh, so that’s what happened?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9WaV5kiwV
“Of course it is!” Vigne huffed, crossing her arms.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UuhqerlRc
“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.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKW1sU3dvg
Vigne hesitated. “Wouldn’t that interrupt your movie?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJsxdKfUSM
“No, no, it hasn’t even started yet. I was just heading to the restroom when I saw you,” Machiko said cheerfully.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksbZXnmLe1
“Then… thank you,” Vigne said softly.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyF5CdJTMrx
“You’re welcome.”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZN26HPiGZt
“Kouya-kun, you go that way. Machiko and I will take the other side,” Vigne directed.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKK0W3JIN6D
“Got it.” Kouya nodded, waving lightly.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFauaEho5zd
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3Lifg84ce
Satania.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFslLhPD5Y
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzRS8UvHhS
Did she get lost? Did someone steal her wallet? He frowned, stepping closer.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdUrJd1dzZ
But as he got near, the illusion shattered.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcI8WnCbxs
She wasn’t crying. Not even close.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL27CutM4uZ
The idiot was grinning.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgQU1CFKUf2
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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkk98qWLUIB
Vigne had been worried sick thinking she’d been flushed down the toilet—and this moron was here in her own private paradise!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1KVxL43OBa
The fragile boat of friendship just capsized! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJxprZdlYhL
“What are you doing here?” Kouya asked, his face darkening.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCcPOWh5Zd
“Eh?” Satania jumped, instinctively hugging the half-eaten bun to her chest like it was treasure. “Why are you here?”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OmVwf36NN
Shouldn’t I be the one asking that?! he thought. Why aren’t you watching the movie and instead sitting here stuffing your face?!132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthXaYAgDvj
“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!”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FCP2P1nx0
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—”132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHxX5Ea9ex
“And then?” Kouya deadpanned.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdCz4ZlYs57
“T-Then I thought I’d eat one to calm my nerves…”.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEI1KFc3z5z
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