Moka woke from a peaceful sleep and sat up, stretching her arms upward, accentuating her beautiful figure. Despite the invigorating stretch, she yawned as her blood began to flow.

So sleepy…

Despite her desire to sleep, Moka stood up and began her daily morning routine of stretches and light exercise. After a quick warm-up, she prepared her meal by purifying some water and cooking meat and vegetables.

Fortunately, all the dorm rooms in the academy are fully equipped with all the necessities a student would need. A student simply needs to refill the fridge with their own food, which is available in the academy mall and market.

After finishing her breakfast, Moka cleans her plates. She then checks her supply of food.

Hmmm… I should go grocery shopping soon… Oh! I can ask Tsukune to come with me.

When Tsukune crosses her mind, Moka then feels a different hunger stirring within her.

Oh… I want… Tsukune’s blood.

Frowning, she tries to control herself.

No. I have to control myself. I can’t keep bothering Tsukune just because I want to drink his blood.

Lightly slapping her cheeks, Moka gets rid of her urges and focuses on the preparations for today.

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While Moka was busy with her daily preparations, Tsukune continued his exercise routine. After three encounters with monsters, Tsukune knew he had to be prepared. He was certain more monsters would come to disrupt his daily life with Moka.

I guess Kurumu’s part of it now too.

Once Tsukune finished his morning workout, he took a quick shower and had a light breakfast. Since Kurumu was defeated by inner Moka, she had been hanging out with Tsukune and Moka, which often meant that Tsukune had to eat her baked snacks. If he wasn't careful, no amount of exercise would prevent his weight gain.

Exiting his dorm, Tsukune notices that he is alone. After incorporating morning workouts into his routine, he just barely makes it on time to the academy. Fortunately for him, Moka always waits.

I wouldn’t know what I’d do in this place if it weren’t for her.

He then makes his way to their usual meeting spot, where he finds Moka waiting near a tree, leisurely kicking rocks around, clearly bored.

As he approaches, Tsukune notices that Moka seems a bit lethargic and pale.

"Moka, are you okay?" he asks, concerned.

Moka nods, trying to cover it up with the most cheerful smile she can muster. "Yeah, let’s go?" she says quickly.

Tsukune nods, feeling a bit doubtful.

They briskly walk toward the academy, but despite the short distance, Moka asks Tsukune to stop.

"Tsukune, I think… maybe… we should take a break?" she says, slightly breathless.

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Tsukune turns to see Moka having difficulty breathing. She seemed weak.

"Moka? Are you okay? You’ve been pale since this morning."

"No… No, I’m fine," she insists.

Feeling faint, Moka leans on Tsukune for support. With a slightly dizzy head, her next words are less tactful.

"Wow... have you been working out? Your body feels... nice."

Tsukune couldn't help but blush, but he quickly pushed the thought away.

"You... you smell nice..."

Realizing what she just said, Moka lightly pushes Tsukune away, looking guilty.

"S-Sorry... I'm okay... just a bit dizzy," Moka weakly giggles. "Probably bad sleep."

Tsukune couldn't help but feel for Moka as she weakly continued toward the academy.

Did Moka not eat breakfast? Or… maybe…

Once they enter the academy, Moka's weakness reaches an all-time high.

With constant worry on his face, Tsukune finally resolves himself. He gently grabs Moka's wrist.

"H-huh?!" Moka lets out a surprised squeak as Tsukune pulls her away.

"Moka, come with me."

With no strength left to resist, Moka is led by Tsukune to one of their usual secluded hangouts.

Feeling dizzy, Moka's mind starts to wander.

Wh-why is Tsukune dragging me away? We have classes, right? Right?!

Once they’re away from prying eyes, Tsukune turns Moka toward him.

“T-Tsukune… W-What are you doing?”

Moka was surprised by Tsukune’s determined expression.

N-Not… not like this…

“Moka.”

Tsukune’s clear voice calls to Moka.

“Y-Yeah?”

“I... You can... I thought about it, and after seeing you like this... Moka, you can drink my blood.”

Moka’s eyes widen in surprise at Tsukune’s declaration. She quickly pulls away from him, startled.

“But, you don’t like it when I take your blood, right?”

Despite Moka’s ‘reluctance’, Tsukune could see a clear change in Moka’s demeanor. She was breathing harder and had dilated pupils. Tsukune felt like he was staring into the eyes of a hungry predator. He doesn’t want Moka to be a slave to her desires so he quickly tries to interfere before she loses control.

He grabs her shoulder, startling Moka.

"I don't mind, but—"

"But??" Moka immediately asks.

"You have to pace yourself, okay?"

Moka nods immediately. Taking a deep breath, she starts to focus.

~Good. Remember our lessons. Clear bloodlust is unbecoming of us.~

Hearing the guiding voice from the rosary, Moka internally smiles. Ever since the rosary gained the ability to talk, it has guided her in activities she never really paid attention to, such as working out or, more importantly, calming herself down when she’s anxious or stressed.

Turning toward Tsukune, Moka sees his determined face and she couldn’t help but blush.

“Is… Is it really all right?”

Tsukune swallows the lump in his throat and nods.

“Y-Yeah…”

Moka stepped closer. Tsukune felt the immense pressure of a drop-dead gorgeous girl approaching him but he did everything in his power to stay still. Moka was ecstatic but she remembered the other Moka’s words.

Control yourself.

“Tsukune… I’m so happy.”

“Moka…”

Moka leans closer.

“It’s the first time…”

Tsukune gulps, mentally preparing himself.

“That you let me suck your blood.”

Moka then embraces Tsukune, the softness of her touch something he would cherish every day, only for it to be replaced by the sensation of Moka's sharp fangs. The initial sharp pain is swiftly dulled by the numbing effect of a vampire's saliva.

Tsukune couldn’t help but wince as Moka started to drink from him.

In the midst of losing his blood, Tsukune felt light-headed. Varying thoughts seem to enter his mind.

It's already been a month since I, a human, enrolled in this school through an insane act of fate. And while it was originally and still is terrifying, I’ve come to realize that while this place is scary, the scariest person in this entire school is actually the person I wholeheartedly admire, Moka.

Moka pulls away from Tsukune with an immensely satisfied face. Licking her lips, she starts to savor the sensation of Tsukune’s blood.

Taking a well-deserved seat on the ground, Tsukune looks at Moka.

While she is the most terrifying person in the school, she’s also equally cute, kind, and downright gorgeous. My goal is to get closer to her but with each passing day, it feels that this road is far far longer than I anticipated.

Feeling weak from Moka’s drink, Tsukune internally sighs.

The reason for this is that Moka is clearly a vampire who’s lusting for my blood rather than me.

Tsukune felt drained but fortunately, his exercise routine had paid off and he felt less weak compared to the first times Moka drank his blood.

But I still feel light-headed every time… Moka doesn’t seem to notice this… Must be because she feels high…

Eventually, Moka’s blood high starts to go down and she turns to the recovered Tsukune. With a blinding smile, Moka thanks Tsukune.

“Tsukune, thank you!”

Moka’s smile warmed Tsukune.

I guess it’s worth it, seeing her smile like that.