Chapter 91: It’s Dangerous
"Eh?"
Shido instinctively touched his cheek, feeling the warmth of a tear trickling down. His brows furrowed in confusion as he stared at the moisture on his fingertips.
Despite not being the original Shido, his body's natural instincts had taken over, as if responding to something deeply ingrained within him. The embrace, the warmth, it all felt so painfully nostalgic.
"I'm... crying?" he muttered, his voice laced with disbelief.
Reine, who had been holding him gently, sensed the shift in his emotions. Her expression softened, yet concern flickered in her eyes.
"What's wrong, Shin?"
She slowly pulled away, creating just enough space between them to examine his face properly. The sight that greeted her made her pause.
"Strange... why am I crying?" Shido let out a bitter smile as he wiped at his eyes, trying to stop the tears from falling. His body was reacting on its own, drawn to Reine's warmth in a way he didn't fully understand.
Reine watched him with a soft expression, her gaze filled with an understanding that went beyond words. "It's okay to cry... I'm here." she murmured.
Before Shido could respond, she pulled him into another embrace, however, this one was firmer and more reassuring.
"I'm okay, Reine-san..." Shido muttered, feeling both touched and slightly embarrassed. Despite his words, he didn't pull away. Instead, he buried his face into her ample breast, sinking into the soft feeling.