One week had passed since the completion of the Paradisus Legion mission.

So, what's next, you may ask?

Well, I've been away from the story for a damn good while, so it's best to return to this slice of life arc, right? Yep, it's me again, the Narrator who never fails to break the fourth wall. Did you miss me?

Yes? No? Maybe? Well, either way, look forward to my inclusion.

Well, without further ado, let's cast our eyes on a new scene, shall we?

Here's Shihon, in her human form, completely naked as she showers in silence.

Her beautifully exposed body was enough to stun anyone, and her slender figure was continuously being wettened by the rainfall-like droplets from above.

After finishing a thorough bath, she quickly exited the sleek and modern room with only a towel that covered her private parts, but her seductive form was still present while she leaned on the frame of the door.

If this doesn't manage to make an impact on my Master, then I don't know what will, she thought, and she planned to lustfully approach his figure on the bed, but as soon as her gaze moved forward-

"U-UWEEH!? MASTER!!!"

She could see the dull, lifeless look on his face as he stared aimlessly while sitting up on his king-sized bed.

…Yeah, Liohime was having a rough time to say the least.

On hearing Shihon's raised voice, Liohime flinched as his focus was returned, and he stared as life seemed to return into his eyes.

"E-Eh? What?"

"Nothing, it's just that….nevermind."

Shihon sighed and her eyes averted to the new surroundings as she muttered:

"I'm still getting used to it."

"What?"

"This big ass, spacious ass beach house."

--Liohime Kitagami and Shihon had moved out of Polar Town, relocated to the faraway country of Star Dame and settled close to the coast where they purchased a beautiful home for themselves using a portion of the reward money that had already been wired to Liohime.

The incredible design of the yellow and orange house continued to keep Shihon happy as she could not take her eyes off of it every hour.

"Anyway," she spoke up while nearing Liohime's body with opened palms that yearned to latch onto him, "I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle my next love attack!"

"W-What are you aiming to do this time? If it's you just trying to use your nakedness to catch me off guard, it won't work, you know? I've already seen what needs to be seen."

This guy might genuinely be into men, now that I think about it.

"So you know my body well, huh? I knew it. You really are a pervert," Shihon said, causing Liohime to give a quick retort.

"What the fuck is that correlation!? Are you trying to ragebait me here!?"

Indeed she was, after getting her next advances cut off by Liohime, and she pouted while folding her arms in disbelief.

Liohime also took the time to scan their surroundings again as well, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

We're really rich, and we're finally able to risk the rest of our lives peacefully, just like I hoped we would, he thought. My intended dream…actually came to pass.

He turned his head and averted his gaze to the sudden presence sitting next to him, and he paused.

--Jolene was sitting next to him, looking off into the difference.

A cold chill crept along his body as it took him a few seconds to realize that he was indeed hallucinating, and he groaned while holding his head. He slumped back into a lying position on the bed with no hesitation.

"M-Master, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. I just need more rest to clear my head."

Liohime exhaled, and Shihon almost copied him in sync before she scooted over next to him, still covered with only a singular towel that tightly wrapped around her body.

Her arms drew closer and closer to his body, and then she immediately shook him to and fro angrily.

"W-Wha!?"

"YOU'VE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR THE ENTIRE FUCKING WEEK, MASTER!!!"

Completely dizzy, Liohime could feel his gaze go down a downward spiral as his partner leaned over him and shot a tense stare.

"Master…"

"Uh, yeah?"

"Your mood's been pretty bad lately, hasn't it?"

Liohime's expression tightened, and he twisted his head slightly to avoid her glance, but Shihon's right hand quickly grasped his chin and turned it slightly back to face her.

The young man found himself in an interesting position, being sandwiched between the bed and a barely clothed woman.

"This entire week, you have barely gone out of the house even though we had initially planned to go out and explored the new area together, and you used the same excuse! You've reverted back to your isolated self, Master, and that's not good-"

"I-It's not an excuse, alright? I seriously need some time to myself for a bit, I'm serious!" Liohime replied. "I….it's just….ugh."

His voice trailed off and he clicked his tongue in frustration, causing Shihon to simply exhale and rest on his own body as she lay on him silently.

"I guess that it is normal for things to negatively affect your routine and behavior when someone who's close to you is no longer with you," she muttered under her breath, just enough for Liohime to hear her and narrow his eyes.

"Still," she continued, " I will do my best to ensure that you spend some time outside with me. It will be a great way to lighten your mood, so trust me on this one, Master."

"A great way to lighten my mood, you say?"

"Yeah!"

Shihon scooted over to the side and pointed in his face while wearing a serious expression but a confident smile before saying:

"This time, I'll take the lead, in order to make your sadness go away, little by little!"

It would probably be a challenge, but she was ready to undergo it. She wanted her Master to go back to his usual self, and she wanted it now. Thus…

"Let's go back to our roots, Master, you and I! Let's go on a date!"

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