The two morons continued their argument, with Claudia rolling her eyes to mock the situation.
She was a princess with a high social standing, how could she fall in love with a commoner who lacked basic manners?
“Oh please, why would I ever fall in love with someone as irritating as you?”
Yuto raised his hands in defense, “Yeah… that’s what many said in the past”
Claudia laughed, enjoying the banter.
"Is that so?" she asked, her tone tinged with humor.
"Are you saying you have a history of making women fall for you with your irritating personality?"
"I'm just honest, how is that irritating?"
She smirked, her expression playful yet challenging.
"Oh, it's not the honesty that's irritating," she clarified.
"It's the way you deliver it. You're blunt, and to the point, and never seem troubled by the impact of your words. It's... infuriatingly refreshing"
"Potato potato"
Claudia chuckled, finding herself amused by Yuto's casual response.
"You said it wrong"
"Whatever"
"And there's another irritating trait - your nonchalant attitude," she remarked, her voice filled with good-natured teasing.
"Can't you ever take anything seriously?"
"Nope"
"You're infuriating," she said, her tone half-grumbling, half-amused.
“I’ll take that as a compliment”
Claudia shook her head, a small smile on her lips.
Despite Yuto's irritating habits, there was something about his carefree attitude that she found oddly endearing.
"You really are insufferable, you know that?" she told him, her voice a mix of mock annoyance and hidden affection.
“Yeah, I get that a lot (in bed at least)”
She let out a loud snort, completely caught off guard by Yuto's sudden comment.
Her eyes widened, a mix of surprise and embarrassment flushing her cheeks.
"You... You have no filter, do you?" she managed to say, her voice betraying her flustered reaction.
"Why would I? Who can make me kneel the plump king?"
Claudia laughed, shaking her head in disbelief.
Yuto's confidence was unparalleled, and his arrogance, while annoying, was also somewhat fascinating.
"You think no one can humble you, don't you?" she asked, a hint of admiration mixing with her sarcasm.
“I have yet to meet someone who can humble me”
Claudia raised an eyebrow, her competitive nature piqued by Yuto's boastful statement.
"Cocky, are we? So you're saying you've never met anyone who can make you even slightly bow your head?"
She asked, her voice laced with skepticism and playful challenge.
“Nah, even if they did make me kneel, I’ll just pummel them to the ground”
“...”
“You’re impossible”
“Yeah?”
“Yeah, like an immovable wall, impossible to knock down because you seem rather stubborn”
“Is that so?”
“I’d say so”
“Okay, then, ‘Miss stuck-up princess who only seems to care about manners’. May I leave now?”
Claudia's face tightened at Yuto's description of her.
Stuck up, princess?
She didn't like being labeled as such.
"First of all, I do care about more than just manners," she retorted, irritation evident in her voice.
"And secondly, I never said you couldn't leave. You're the one who decided to sit here and chat with me”
“Oh?”
Claudia's irritation intensified at Yuto's flippant response.
‘Why was he so damn nonchalant all the time?’
"Yes, 'oh'," she replied, her voice becoming sharper.
"I didn't invite you to chat. You voluntarily engaged in this conversation, and now you're acting as if I'm the one keeping you here."
"Get the facts straight ‘Miss no tea time for a guest’, you invited me"
“Yes, I did invite you but that doesn’t mean I’m holding you captive or anything”
“You are more than welcome to leave if you're bored of my company”
Yuto let out a soft chuckle as he walked over and ruffled her hair.
“You’ve seemed to have changed for the better”
Claudia's indignation was momentarily forgotten as Yuto ruffled her hair.
His unexpected gesture caught her off guard, and an involuntary shiver ran down her spine.
She hated how easily he could affect her.
It was unnerving and infuriating all at once.
"Hey, don't do that," she protested, her voice a mix of annoyance and flustered embarrassment.
“Shush”
Claudia's protests died in her throat as Yuto shushed her.
His authoritative tone and the proximity of his hand near her head made her hesitate.
She glared at him, her cheeks flushing slightly.
"Don't tell me to 'shush'," she said, her voice a mix of defiance and hidden vulnerability.
"I'm not your pet”
“I know, you are a person”
“And don’t forget it… okay?”
[“Cute…”]
“Okay, I’m giving you and Rosalind a present”
“A present?”
Yuto pulled out two rings from his storage ring and handed them to her.
“One is for you and one is for your sister. If you are ever in danger, break the ring and I will appear to help, okay?”
He got up and was about to undo the barrier when Claudia stopped him.
“One last thing…”
“Yes?”
“Why… Why did you help my sister in the first place?”
“What do you mean?”
“You could have left her, you seemed to have already gotten what you needed but you stayed longer and helped Rosalind”
“Why?”
“...”
Yuto scratched his head before answering.
“I did what I thought was right”
“But you barely knew her”
“And that stops me how?”
He was right, she knew he was right, but she just wasn’t used to such unconditional kindness.
In such a place where you wouldn’t know who would betray you.
Where people would only try to befriend her just to reach a higher status.
Yuto was blunt but honest, a bit of a jerk but also kind.
“Thank you Yuto… for helping my family”
“Anytime”
Yuto undid the barrier and teleported them both back to the alley where they met up with Luna, Catherine, and the rest of the royal guards.
Luna and Catherine noticed her immediately, their expressions a mix of relief and curiosity.
"Your Highness, there you are," Luna said, her voice filled with concern.
"We were getting worried"
"I'm fine," Claudia reassured them, her voice carrying a hint of weariness.
“I merely had a conversation with an old acquaintance”
“What?”
Claudia lightly patted Yuto’s stomach.
"Yes, an old acquaintance," Claudia repeated firmly.
She knew her guards were probably bursting with questions, but she wasn't ready to divulge the details just yet.
“I see, is there anything else you might need?”
“None at all and once again I apologize for taking your time as a group”
“It was an honor, your Highness”
Claudia gave them a slight bow, “Till we meet again at a better time”
Before entering her carriage and leaving them to talk it out.
“...”
“...”
“...”
The trio continued to walk in silence for a while when Luna broke the silence with a question.
"So she meant us no harm?"
Yuto kept walking towards the guild, "Nah she just wanted some answers, that's all"
Catherine chimed in, “So she just asked questions?”
“Pretty much”
“...”
“...”
“Why are the both of you staring at me like that?”
Luna and Catherine exchanged glances before turning their gazes back to Yuto.
Their expressions were laced with skepticism.
"It just sounds... odd," Catherine began, her voice measured.
"A princess just wanting answers”
“I swear I did nothing with her”
Luna chuckled, her suspicion morphing into a mild tease.
"No one said you did," she replied, a hint of amusement in her voice.
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"But we know how you are with women, Yuto”
“Oh yeah? And how am I with women?”
Luna and Catherine both rolled their eyes in unison.
"You're a charmer, Yuto," Catherine started, slightly exasperated.
"You seem to have a history of... let's say, bewitching women with your words and actions"
"What?"
"Don't play dumb," Luna interjected, her voice filled with mock annoyance.
"You've left a trail of broken hearts wherever you go"
"Not true, and because you two haven't been with me for long it's time to teach you both a lesson"
Luna and Catherine blinked, slightly taken aback by Yuto's words.
"A lesson?" they asked in unison, their curiosity piqued.
"I, Yuto Akimitsu, have never been with any other women besides my lovers"
Luna and Catherine exchanged glances, their skepticism giving way to mild surprise.
"Wait, what?" Catherine exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief.
"You mean you've only been with your lovers and no one else?"
Yuto crossed his arms and huffed, “I’m not some kind of a womanizer Cat”
"Then why do you act like one, Yuto?" Luna asked, crossing her arms.
"You come off as a player most of the time"
“Well that kinda hurts”
"It's the truth," Luna retorted her tone, a mix of teasing and mild accusation.
"You can't blame us for assuming you're a player since you act like one most of the time"
Catherine nodded in agreement, her expression turning contemplative.
"Though... if you say you've never been with anyone but your lovers, then I suppose that changes things a bit"
Yuto smirked as he wrapped his arms around their waist, "Why? Because now that you two are my lovers…"
"You might be expecting something tonight?"
Both Luna and Catherine's faces turned bright red at Yuto's sudden action and his blunt words.
They looked at each other in disbelief, their eyes widening.
"Y-You... what did you..." Luna stumbled over her words, her voice breathless.
"Did you just... declare us?" Catherine managed to articulate, her blush deepening.
“Just wait for tonight, okay?”
Luna and Catherine's faces turned a deeper shade of red, their hearts thundering in their chests.
They had expected Yuto to be forward, but not this forward.
"You... are going to...?" Luna repeated, her voice a squeak.
"Tonight?" Catherine asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Yuto chuckled as he walked forward, "Come now, the adventures guild is up ahead"
The walk to the adventuring guild was a silent one, with Luna and Catherine both still reeling from Yuto's declaration.
The air was thick with anticipation and tension, and neither of them knew how to feel about what lay ahead.
They glanced at each other, a mix of excitement and nervousness in their eyes.
"We... We're really going to his room later, aren't we?" Luna whispered to Catherine, her voice a breathless whisper.
"I suppose so..." Catherine replied, her voice quiet and tinged with both nerves and excitement.
"He basically said that he was going to 'devour' us."
Both women's faces warmed at the memory of Yuto's words.
"Have you ever... been with a man like Yuto before?" Luna asked Catherine, her voice barely above a whisper.
"I've never been with a man until now, I'm guessing the same is true for you?"
"I..." Luna's voice faltered. She too was inexperienced in such matters.
"Yes, you're right," she admitted a hint of shyness in her tone.
"What are you two talking about?"
In a blink of an eye, Yuto who was leading in front was now behind the two of them.
With a smug grin that said, 'It's fine'
Luna and Catherine both stared at Yuto's sudden appearance.
They blushed furiously, realizing he must have heard their conversation.
"N-Nothing," Luna managed to get out, her voice betraying her embarrassment.
"Just... chatting," Catherine added, her voice faltering.
“Cool cool, we’re here now, at the guild”
Both women let out a breath of relief, grateful for the change of topic.
They looked up at the familiar sign of the guild, its lights shining bright in the evening.
"Right... we're here," Luna confirmed, regaining her composure quickly.
Catherine nodded, her blush starting to recede. "Lead the way, Yuto"
Yuto led the two women inside the bustling guild, chatter and laughter filling the air.
The atmosphere was lively, filled with adventurers returning from their quests and tavern dwellers enjoying their evening drinks.
They approached the receptionist, a kind lady with bright red hair and gorgeous orange eyes.
"How may I help you?"
"Hi, We've come to register as adventures"
The receptionist, Emma, smiled warmly at the trio.
"Excellent," she said, pulling out a thick ledger.
"We need some basic information first. Names, ages, and occupations, please"
"How do you get all that?"
"With this magical orb of course!"
Emma seemed to have pulled that orb out of nowhere but placed it on the table.
"What do I need to do?"
"Put your hand on the orb and in a minute all the basic information will be filled out"
Yuto, Luna, and Catherine looked at the magical orb with a mixture of curiosity and disbelief.
The orb seemed ordinary, yet the thought of a magic tool that could fill in their information was intriguing.
Yuto was the first to step forward, placing his hand on the orb.
The orb glows faintly, but nothing noticeable happens other than the slight glow.
Luna was next, her hand lingering on the orb for a few moments.
Finally, Catherine approached the orb, her hand visibly trembling slightly.
"Okay," Emma was cheerful as three sheets of paper came out of the orb.
"Catherine Whitlock, Age 19, and your job is... PRIESTESS?"
Catherine's eyes widened as she heard her title printed on the paper.
"Yes... I am a priestess," Catherine confirmed, her voice filled with surprise and a hint of pride.
The others looked at the paper, noting her occupation.
"Huh, that orb does work," Luna commented, her eyes skimming over the details.
"Miss Whitlock, do you know how impressive that class is?"
“I think I do”
“Priestesses are known for aiding the hero in their journey to defeat the Demon King!”
"Oh yes, I suppose that's true," Catherine nodded, suddenly feeling a sense of responsibility.
"As a priestess, I have sworn to support and pray for the success of the one fated to defeat the Demon King"
There were some whispers in the crowd, they were impressed by this girl's high achievement.
"M-moving on yes?"
"Oh yes... Miss Luna le Moon, Age 28, your job is… THE CARDINAL?"
Luna puffed her chest up and had a huge grin.
“Ho ho, you see how impressive I am, yes?”
“Yes, you seem to be oozing holy power!”
Luna smiled as Emma kept giving her compliments, meanwhile, a few whispers broke out in the crowd.
“So who’s the kid upfront?”
“Why does he have those two with him?”
“His appearance is kind of meh”
“What’s his class?”
“He must be pretty big for those two to follow him”
“Why ask that?”
“Why not?”
“Dude, I’m not even gonna ask”
“It was a good question”
The two men continued to bicker, which made Yuto chuckle. He was enjoying the surprised looks, whispers, and compliments around them.
Except the one about him being huge down there.
He knew they looked like an old little group, but seeing others' reactions still amused him.
"They're with me," he stated casually, his smirk never leaving his face.
“Is that so?”
Everyone took a step back as an older adventure walked towards Yuto.
“Yes”
“Is there a problem?”
"Yeah, what's a pipsqueak like you doing with these two beauties?"
Yuto chuckled at the man's words.
He found the man's attitude amusing, especially since he underestimated him.
"You could say I have a knack for attracting beautiful women," he replied casually, his smirk widening.
Meanwhile, Emma was reading Yuto's stats, "Yuto Akimitsu, Age 21, Class is..."
"Are you saying something about my face?"
Yuto chuckled as he pushed the man aside, "Look dude I have no problems but it seems like you're making them"
"What? You little"
"Yuto Akimitsu, Class is the... Hero?"
Emma who just finished her last sentence realized that the room had fallen silent, everyone except Luna and Catherine looked at Yuto with wide eyes.
“His class is-”
“The summoned hero?”
The tension in the room that was once there had long disappeared and all that remained was fear.
It seemed they had expected almost anything but the class of ‘Hero’.
Yuto smugly tapped a finger to the older man's chest, “You gonna back off now?”
“Tch, fine, you win, no need to get riled up”
He stepped back, clearly about to leave when he heard Yuto chuckle.
“No no no, you can’t leave till you apologize to me”
“For what?!?”
“Apologies”
“Fuck you”
Yuto smacked him to the ground.
“Ugh!”
“Apologies”
“I’m sorry…”
“When one apologies they do so with actual remorse”
“Are you serious?”
“Say it”
“YOU LITTLE!”
They got up quickly, pouring some light aura into their hand when they felt their world go black.
SMACK
Yuto in a blink of an eye, smacked the back of his head, knocking him out completely.
“I swear, the nerve of some people”
The adventurers around them were still stunned by the sight of Yuto defeating the older adventurer with such ease.
Meanwhile, the whispers and murmurs of the crowd only grew louder, some clearly in awe and some in disbelief.
Yuto turned his head back to the receptionist, "Miss Emma, I assume from the look in your eyes you wish to speak to us in private?"
Emma nodded, her eyes wide in shock and disbelief.
However, she quickly composed herself and gestured towards a door behind her.
"Yes, please come with me. We have a private room where we can talk without any interruptions"
Yuto, Luna, and Catherine followed Emma through the door into a small, dimly lit room.
The chatter and noise from the main hall were immediately muffled, giving them some privacy.
Emma closed the door behind them and turned to face Yuto, a mix of surprise and confusion on her face.
"Please, have a seat," she offered, gesturing towards a few chairs that were lined around a small table.
As they took their seats, an awkward silence filled the room.
It was clear that Emma was still trying to wrap her head around what she had just witnessed.
Yuto looked around the room, it was in order and clean that was for sure but it felt like something else was missing.
"Hey... where's the guild leader?"
Emma looked taken aback by Yuto's question.
"The guild leader, you mean Master Rohnan? He's away on a... extended trip. Why do you ask?"
There was a hint of unease in her tone as if she was trying to hide something.
Yuto raised his hands in defense.
"Easy now, just asking a question, so what do you wish to speak about?"
Emma took a deep breath, clearly trying to gather herself.
"Right. I must say... your registration was quite unexpected, to say the least”
She glanced at Yuto, her eyes lingering on his face as if trying to discern something.
“Well go on, don’t leave us in suspense”
“Ah yes… well a Hero class is... well, quite a revelation," she continued, her voice a bit shaky.
"As well as having the Priestess and Cardinal in your party"
"So I must ask... are you truly the Hero that has been summoned to vanquish the Demon King?"
Both Luna and Catherine looked at Yuto.
Was he gonna tell the truth?
Or a Lie?
"No, I'm not the summoned hero"
The room fell silent upon Yuto's answer.
Emma looked at him in disbelief, blinking a few times as if she had heard him wrong.
"You... you're not the summoned hero?" she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.
Both Luna and Catherine looked equally surprised by Yuto's admission, though Luna concealed it better.
"Then... Why does your class say you are?"
Emma asked, still trying to process this revelation.
She glanced at the other two women in the room, who seemed surprised not at the revelation but the fact that he revealed something secretive.
Yuto gave her a slight shrug, "Beats me, I'm not gonna reveal my real class here, but I will tell you this"
Emma stared at Yuto, her curiosity now fully piqued.
"Go on," she urged, not even attempting to hide her interest.
"I am a much better option than the real hero"
He said with a smug grin.
"A... better option?" Emma's eyebrows shot up in surprise.
"What could you possibly offer that's better than a literal Hero?"
Yuto leaned back in his chair, the smug grin still on his face.
"Let's just say I have a few tricks up my sleeves that the 'real' hero doesn't"
Emma stared at him in disbelief.
The idea that an ordinary adventurer could be more effective than the fabled Hero was ridiculous, yet something in Yuto's face told her he was being serious, and not joking around.
“Anything else you like to ask?”
Emma hesitated, her mind racing to think of any other questions she could ask.
This man was defying all logic, and she wanted to understand why.
"I... suppose I have one more question," she said slowly.
Luna patted her head while Catherine used a bit of holy power to relax her body.
Luna whispered for her to relax.
Emma looked a bit confused by the sudden touch from the two women, but she didn't protest.
The feel of their touch and the hint of Holy power had a relaxing effect, and she felt a bit more at ease.
"Your question?"
Yuto prompted her, his smug grin had shifted into a more neutral expression as he watched her relax.
Emma took a deep breath and refocused herself.
"Why... why would the Hero class be given to you if you're not the real hero?" she asked hesitantly.
"It's... it's unheard of"
Luna chimed in, "I believe I can answer that, if I may?"
Emma nodded, clearly grateful for any explanation.
She turned her gaze to Luna, waiting for her to speak.
"Although I may not say much because it goes against Yuto's private life"
"You need not worry for I am certain that the Goddess chose him over the summoned hero"
Emma's eyes widened at Luna's words. It was clear that she was taken aback by the revelation.
"The... the Goddess?" she repeated, her voice laced with disbelief.
"Are you saying the Goddess herself has deemed him worthy of the Hero class?"
"If not then how could a mere mortal of this world obtain the class?"
Emma thought for a moment, considering what Luna had said.
It was absurd, outrageous, and yet... she couldn't find any solid ground to refute it.
"I... suppose you are correct," she admitted, her voice tinged with wonder and a hint of awe.
"It's... it's a miracle if what you say is true"
Catherine chuckled as she ruffled Emma's hair, "It's fine but you see now why the two of us are following him, yes?"
"Yes... I see now why you are both following him," she said quietly.
"It's... quite extraordinary"
Emma could only imagine what her guild master would say when they returned.
"One more question. I promise this is the last one," Emma said, her mind still swirling with this strange revelation.
“Yes?”
Emma bit her lip, clearly hesitant to ask her next question.
But the curiosity was too strong, and in the end, she voiced her question.
"Who... is the summoned hero?"
“Oh finally, an easy question”
“Do you have a name?”
“Yeah, his name is Wanless Mei, he has black hair and brown eyes, a bit of a garbage personality if you ask me”
“Does this mean you know the hero?”
The horrible memories of Yuto's time in Rosalind's body played in his head.
The way Wanless was a bit too handsy made him want to smack him.
Yuto shuddered as he looked Emma in the eyes, "No more questions, K?"
Emma nodded quickly, sensing Yuto's discomfort.
She could tell this 'Wanless' was somehow a painful memory for him.
"O-of course, no more questions. I... I apologize if I brought up unpleasant memories”
Emma mumbled, her voice soft and sympathetic.
There was an awkward silence in the room.
It was clear that Yuto's reaction had shut down any further exchange.
Catherine broke the silence by standing up and smiling at Emma.
"We should probably get going. Thank you for your time," she said politely.
Emma stood up as well, still clearly in awe over all the information she had been given.
"Of course," she replied.
"Please... if there's anything we can do to help you while you're in our city, don't hesitate to ask"
Yuto and Luna stood as well.
Yuto gave Emma a nod, his expression unreadable.
"We'll keep that in mind," he said, his voice toneless.
With that, the group said their goodbyes to Emma and headed for the door.
As the door closed behind them, the noise from the main hall washed over them once more.
People chattered around them, oblivious to the conversation that had just taken place.
Yuto stood for a moment, taking a deep breath.
The encounter with Emma had been... intense, to say the least.
Catherine placed a hand on Yuto's shoulder.
"You alright?" she asked quietly.
Luna stood close by, her expression sympathetic.
"Yeah, I just don't like that Wanless guy"
"He really upset you, didn't he?" Catherine said, her voice soft.
Luna nodded in agreement, her expression serious.
"We could all sense how uncomfortable you became when Emma mentioned him”
“You’ll understand if you ever meet him”
Catherine and Luna exchanged a glance, both curious.
But they knew Yuto well enough to know when to pry and when not to.
"Alright," Catherine murmured.
"We'll just have to wait and see, then"
They stood in silence for a moment, the noise of the guild hall a constant buzz around them.
However, Yuto seemed to be lost in thought, his expression pensive and brooding.
“Hey…”
Both Catherine and Luna looked over at Yuto, their expressions curious.
"What is it?" Catherine asked, her voice gentle.
“It would be a waste to go back so early,” he pointed at the bar behind them.
“Yall want to just get shit-face drunk and eat whatever, all the way till night hits?”
Catherine and Luna couldn't help but smile at Yuto's suggestion.
"That doesn't sound like a bad idea," Catherine replied, a hint of amusement in her voice.
"I'm in," Luna concurred, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Yuto, Catherine, and Luna spent the rest of the afternoon and evening indulging in food, drinks, and fun.
They danced, sang, got into playful arguments, and challenged each other to a variety of ridiculous contests.
At one point, they even engaged in an eating contest, seeing who could finish the most plates of spicy food.
This resulted in Yuto and Catherine both tearing up in tears, while Luna calmly finished her plate and asked for seconds.
They laughed until their bellies hurt, and the Barkeeper had to politely ask them to keep it down.
When night fell, they stumbled back to their inn, still giggling and hiccuping from their escapades.
Catherine stumbled on her feet, nearly falling over twice, while Luna's cheeks had a warm flush on them.
Yuto somehow managed to stay mostly steady, though his words came out slightly slurred.
They made their way up the stairs to their rooms, each of them stumbling or tripping every now and then due to their intoxication.
At one point, Yuto tripped on a step and accidentally grabbed Luna's arm to keep his balance, nearly pulling her down with him.
They both burst out laughing, the situation so comical they couldn't help but cackle.
They finally made it to their rented room, still laughing and stumbling.
Yuto almost opened the wrong door, and Catherine had to grab him and steer him towards the correct one.
They all stumbled into the room, tripping and falling onto the bed in a heap of giggles and grunts.
They sprawled on the bed, still laughing and gasping for air.
"What a glorious night, right?"
Catherine laughed, clearly intoxicated.
"It's been... quite a night," she said between giggles.
Luna, who was laying next to Yuto, nodded in agreement.
"We definitely made some memories," she chimed in, hiccuping slightly.
Holy Heal
Because of the amount of holy magic the three of them possessed, all their drunken minds were cleared up.
As the Holy energy washed over them, the alcohol haze in their minds began to clear up.
The fuzziness in their vision and the unsteady feeling in their bodies faded away.
"Oh... that's much better," Yuto mumbled, sitting up in bed.
Catherine and Luna also sat up, their faces looking more alert and less flush.
The air of giddiness and laughter had somewhat subsided, replaced by a sense of clarity and sobriety.
But despite the lack of alcohol in their system, they all still had a hint of a smile on their faces.
“...”
"You girls wanna cuddle for a bit?"
Catherine and Luna both looked at Yuto, clearly surprised by his suggestion.
But neither of them seemed averse to the idea.
A faint blush appeared on both of their cheeks.
Catherine was the first to speak up.
"Um... I suppose it wouldn't hurt," she said tentatively, trying to hide the fact that she was secretly hoping he would say that.
Luna nodded, her expression more composed than Catherine's.
"That does sound... pleasant," she added, a hint of eagerness in her voice.
Yuto chuckled at their reactions.
He scooted over on the bed, making room for them both.
"Well, come here then," he teased, holding his arms open in invitation.
Catherine and Luna hesitated for only a moment before both scooting closer to Yuto.
They snuggled up against his sides, their bodies pressed close.
Catherine's arm was thrown around his chest while Luna rested her head against his shoulder.
Yuto wrapped his arms around them both, pulling them closer.
He felt a pleasant warmth spreading through his body, a sense of comfort and ease.
The room was quiet, the only sound was their breathing and the occasional rustle of sheets.
Catherine snuggled closer to Yuto, her head nuzzling into the crook of his neck.
She let out a soft sigh, clearly enjoying the feeling of his arms around her.
Luna was a bit more reserved but still quite comfortable.
She closed her eyes, a small smile on her lips.
Yuto chuckled, this was very different from the chaotic mess he was used to, this change of pace wasn’t all bad.