Chapter 52: A Heart’s Desire
"It's a good thing today is a Saturday. You really put me through the wringer last night, Vahn~" remarked Rias, sporting a contented smile as she sat across from him in the club room, her right leg crossed over her left as she held a saucer with her left hand and sipped tea with her right. Ordinarily, she would sit beside Vahn, but since she had him to herself the previous night, she allowed Asia and Koneko the privilege.
"Ara ara, you're going to make the rest of us jealous~" hummed Akeno, joining Grayfia in setting out breakfast and ensuring everyone's cups were filled with their preferred drink. Koneko enjoyed her coffee black, Asia had tea, and since he wasn't particularly fond of bitter things, Vahn enjoyed a tall glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
"Is there a need to be jealous...?" asked Vahn, catching Akeno a little off guard as he stared at her and offered, "Let's team up when we enter the Corridor later. There's a place I want to take you, and I can give you just as much affection when we take a break..."
"It looks like today is my lucky day. I'm looking forward to it~" hummed Akeno, cupping her right cheek and blushing from a mix of merriment and expectation.
"Uuuuueeh...I wanted to be the one to explore with Vahn-sama..." pouted Asia, puffing her cheeks slightly until Vahn gently caressed the top of her head, causing her ahoge to squirm like a living organism as he assured, "I will team up with you the next time."
"Asia has become sly..." muttered Koneko, disappointed that she wouldn't be the one to accompany Vahn but not noticeably so. They almost always explored the Corridor together, and when he stayed at her apartment, she had him all to herself. It was only natural that Akeno and Asia be afforded the same opportunity.
"It's fine to be a little selfish occasionally," affirmed Rias, closing her eyes and smiling as she sipped from her tea cup. She and Sona had returned to the Underworld the previous afternoon to discuss formalizing their status as Vahn's fiancees. Afterward, her mother offered her and Sona advice on efficiently managing a harem, so if Vahn hadn't taken the initiative himself, she would have privately encouraged Akeno and Asia to be at least a little bolder.
"I'll be sure to keep that in mind~" hummed Akeno, causing goosebumps to spread across Vahn's body as she narrowed her violet eyes and licked her lips while gazing at him predatorily. She had only shared him up until then, so she was greatly looking forward to them having some time alone and getting to know each other on a more profound level...
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