Chapter 297: Chapter 297

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Fifteen minutes later, Natsumi followed me out of the secluded alley, her expression full of shame and grievance.

She gently touched her slightly swollen lips and pouted.

'Big jerk! How could you be so rough...' Then, her expression suddenly softened. A mischievous, triumphant glint appeared in her eyes.

When we got home, the girls immediately swarmed us.

"Onii-chan, Natsumi-san, Welcome home,"

Seeing Yoshino run up to greet her, Natsumi's face broke into a wide, happy smile. She threw her arms around the smaller girl, nuzzling her affectionately.

"Ehehe, Yoshino, you're so soft and you smell so good..."

"Ngh, Natsumi-san, That tickles!"

Watching the two girls dote on each other, the rest of us couldn't help but smile. Yoshino's fair cheeks were flushed a rosy pink, like a ripe peach you just wanted to take a bite of.

"Natsumi," I said, smiling as I reached out to pat her head. "Did you have fun today?"

Her hair was soft and silky, and it carried her unique, sweet scent, which sent my imagination running.

At my words, Natsumi released Yoshino and turned to throw her arms around my waist, hugging me tightly.

"Today was so much fun, Kyoya, I love you,"

"I love you too, Natsumi."

Natsumi tilted her head up from my waist, a strange, brilliant light shining in her eyes. The moment our gazes met, it was like a jolt of electricity shot through her. A warmth bloomed in her chest, a feeling that seemed ready to burst forth.

Then, an absolutely shocking declaration escaped her lips.

"I want to be Onii-chan's bride,"

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The other girls, who had been enjoying the show, stared with wide, disbelieving eyes. A moment later, the room exploded into chaos.

"What!? Natsumi, you can't! Kyoya is mine!"

"Hold it, you little glutton! If we're going by seniority, he's mine!"

"Ara, I can't just pretend I didn't hear that,"

"Negation! Kyoya-kun belongs to Yuzuru."

"Um... Yoshino loves Onii-chan too... a lot..."

'Yep...' I sighed internally. 'Just another lively day at the villa.'

I quickly stepped in to calm them down. If they kept this up, we'd never get dinner. Though Natsumi's arrival had brought a new mischievous energy to the house, it had also given Yoshino a wonderful new friend.

After dinner, I went to space to find the Spirit who had sealed away her own heart—Hoshimiya Mukuro.

Mukuro possessed long, golden curls and amber eyes, and she wore a purple, star-themed qipao with armored boots reminiscent of a medieval knight. Of all the Spirits, she had the most stunning figure, and a possessive streak to match.

Originally an orphan, she was adopted by the Hoshimiya family and grew to love them dearly, especially the older sister who would brush her hair as they watched the stars at night.

But when her sister started spending more time with friends and casually suggested cutting Mukuro's long hair, Mukuro fell into despair.

Tempted by Phantom, she became a Spirit.

Elated with her new power, she immediately sealed her family's memories of everyone else, hoping to keep them all to herself.

But her family, confused and terrified by the changes, didn't grow to love her more.

When they realized she was the cause, they lost their minds and called her a monster.

Unable to bear it, Mukuro sealed their memories of her, and then fled to the solitude of outer space. There, to forget her past, she used her Angel, Michael, to seal her own heart, falling into a cold slumber.

Ever since I saved Mayuri, I've made regular trips to space to talk with her.

At first, she was incredibly hostile, even attacking me. But when she saw that her attacks were useless and that I could easily nullify her Angel's power, she had no choice but to resign herself to ignoring me.

Over time, her hostility has lessened.

Seeing her eating the food I'd brought, I gave her a warm smile. "Muku, I'm heading out now. I'll come see you again next time."

Just as I was about to leave, her voice, almost against her own will, stopped me. She hesitated for a moment before asking.

"...Why are you so nice to me?"

"Hmm..." I thought for a second. "Because you're cute, Muku!"

"Huh!? J-Just because of that?"

She blinked, her amber eyes fixed on me. Seeing her adorable, confused expression, I smiled and stepped forward to pat her head. She flinched, instinctively trying to pull away, but ultimately accepted her fate and lowered her head shyly.

"You, you know... you make me worry," I said, my voice a mixture of helplessness and genuine concern.

"A girl, all alone in the cold, lonely void of space... it's just too sad."

I looked at her, my expression softening. "Muku, if you're willing, I want you to be my family. I want to cherish you and love you for the rest of my life. Do you understand?"

She was at a complete loss for words, her emotions in turmoil. I gently stroked her soft, golden hair. She clearly treasured it; it was perfectly cared for.

Shaking off my distracting thoughts, I offered her a gentle smile.

"Shh, You don't have to decide now," I said softly. "Just tell me when you've thought it over, okay?"

She looked at me for a long moment, then gave a tiny nod.

After Kyoya left, Mukuro stared at the distant blue Earth, a hollow feeling spreading through her chest. Every time he came, he brought with him a strange, unfamiliar warmth. And every time he left, the ensuing loneliness and solitude felt even deeper than before.

This time, the feeling was the strongest yet.

"Become his... family!?"

She whispered the words to the empty void, then closed her eyes and fell back into her deep slumber.

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