Chapter 354 317 – Miyuki’s Invitation
When Miyuki arrived in front of the apartment building, she could tell how luxurious it was.
And this entire area belonged to Takumi. On the way here, they hadn't seen a single person.
The daily cleaning, people-repelling barrier, and defensive barrier he had set up had basically perfected the services around here.
Miyuki liked places like this—somewhere with a bit of life to it, but still relatively quiet and peaceful.
In other words, she was a homebody. Just not socially anxious.
"Hmph~ Before I came here, I crammed plenty of knowledge about this part of human society.
"The rent here shouldn't be cheap, right? But that's fine. I can afford it!"
Miyuki acted very proud.
The reason was that she had suddenly remembered she seemed to have left behind a batch of very old things.
On the way here, she had heard that old items could be exchanged for a lot of money.
Miyuki felt that as long as she exchanged those things for money, everything would be a small problem.
Seeing that she had actually become confident, Takumi asked her about it. After hearing her answer, he said in surprise, "Miyuki, you actually have a habit of collecting antiques?"
"What are antiques?"
Miyuki showed a blank expression. Then, under Takumi's astonished gaze, she listed the "water jar," "storybooks," "kendama," and other things she used.
"These are fun things I got from human society the last time I woke up. And there's also the blanket I use when I sleep!"
"…"
Looking at Miyuki's excited appearance, Takumi felt like his curiosity had been completely wasted.
You really can make me laugh without even trying.
So in the end, all you collected was a pile of household items and toys!?
"Even though it's hard to keep a straight face, I still need to remind you, Miyuki. The things that are truly valuable are antiques that certain people actually want.
"If they're just ordinary items, they won't sell for much."
"Huh? Why is it like that?"
Miyuki had just straightened her back proudly, only to slump down again at once.
Her heavy, massive curves drooped down and pressed against Takumi's shoulder.
The brilliant idea she had just thought of had failed to work, and that left Miyuki very disappointed.
But she did not stay too down for long. Looking at the pile of things in front of her, she gave Takumi an apologetic expression.
"I'm sorry, Takumi. I made you help carry so many things."
"It's fine. It's just a matter of thought for me."
Takumi used telekinesis to lift a pile of boxes and items. They were the daily necessities they had bought, along with some new clothes.
After choosing room 506 and moving in, Takumi helped her bring everything inside all at once.
Under the control of his telekinesis, each item was placed neatly and orderly.
"Ngh~ Thank you so, so much. If I had done it myself, I probably would have been busy for half the day."
Miyuki's cheeks were faintly red as she thanked him happily.
As a yokai, the demonic power inside her body could not be used for such precise operations.
As she spoke, she bowed to Takumi.
As her waist bent down, her full, lifted curves remained abundant and prominent.
His gaze slid over her back, and the suddenly widening, rounded arc made his breath catch.
That beautiful view was fleeting. Miyuki straightened up again, interlaced her fingers, and invited him in a small voice.
"Um… I heard that when someone moves, they're supposed to hold some sort of banquet.
"And I really am grateful for what you did. Without you, Takumi, I probably would have gone back to the snowy mountain to stay there for now.
"So how about this? Why don't I make dinner as thanks?"
As Miyuki spoke, her expression was shy, and her soft eyes looked toward Takumi.
Her bashful attitude and adorable gestures formed an enormous contrast with her full, tempting figure.
And yet that very contrast looked so natural on Miyuki.
Takumi, who had no way of refusing at all, agreed immediately.
When he stepped through the doorway, Miyuki thoughtfully closed the door behind him.
However, while Miyuki had said she wanted to treat Takumi to dinner as thanks, when she actually went into the kitchen to cook, the series of "disasters" that followed left Takumi not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
As a yuki-onna, Miyuki had never cooked before.
The most she had ever made was probably shaved ice and other such desserts or drinks using her natural talent.
Looking at the mess all over the floor, even the tips of Miyuki's ears turned red and hot with embarrassment.
"I-I thought it would be simple… I clearly followed what the book said."
Miyuki pointed at the cookbook in her hands, still trying to explain.
Unfortunately, given the current state of things, her words held no persuasive power at all.
Takumi smiled in relief, then stepped forward and held her fair little hand.
"All right. If you don't know how, I'll teach you."
"The oven, induction stove, and everything else we bought earlier can come in handy. I'll teach you how to use them too."
Miyuki's eyes trembled slightly as Takumi took her hand.
A few seconds later, she lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Mm~~"
After that, Takumi taught Miyuki hand in hand, showing her how to cook and how to make little desserts.
Time quietly passed. Before they knew it, a table full of dishes complete in color, aroma, and taste had appeared on the dining table.
"Mm~~ It smells so good."
Even Miyuki had not expected that this was something she had made herself.
Fully aware that Takumi deserved ninety percent of the credit, Miyuki quickly had him sit down first. She personally served the rice, then poured a glass of fruit wine.
When she sat down directly across from Takumi, Miyuki felt as if she had stepped into another life.
Right now… it felt like she and Takumi were married.
Miyuki could not help thinking of the storybooks she had read.
In human society, married men and women seemed to live just like this.
At that thought, the shyness in Miyuki's heart grew even stronger.
But even more than that, she felt a sweetness that came from deep within her heart.
She liked spending time together with Takumi like this. Every minute and every second felt so comfortable.
It was different from the things she had encountered while wandering through human society in the past.
Those things had all been like sand slipping through her fingers, leaving only a few scattered memories behind in her heart.
Takumi, however, felt like the place she belonged, making her unable to help wanting to hold on to him tightly.
When she thought back to the reason she had come here in the first place, Miyuki felt a wave of complicated emotion.
"I'm sorry, Kazehime. It can't be helped."
Miyuki murmured softly, feeling terribly guilty inside.
She had originally come to stop Kazehime from falling in love with Takumi, only to end up falling for him herself.
But that guilt was immediately pressed deep into her heart when Takumi, sitting before her, invited her to raise her glass and drink with him.
A single meal was not a long affair for either of them.
And since both of them had extraordinary physiques, they soon began enjoying dessert.
The moment Miyuki bit into the cream puff Takumi offered her, a sweet, blissful smile immediately appeared on her face.
"Mmm~~ It really is delicious~"
She gently stroked her own cheek, and a hint of alluring crimson tinted her crystal-clear skin.
After they finished eating, Miyuki saw that Takumi was about to leave. Unable to restrain herself, she reached out and grabbed his hand.
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