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With Bokue around, returning to the Keystone Gate didn't take much time at all.
As for what to do once they got back—well, that went without saying.
First, Yukina had already asked Nagisa to request time off from school on her behalf, while Sayaka had similarly informed La Folia in advance since they'd be meeting with Master today.
Especially considering that after returning from the Lion King Organization's Itogami Island office, it was only nine in the morning.
In other words, they still had plenty of leisurely time to "enjoy" their day off.
From sunrise through high noon, the sounds from inside the apartment showed no signs of stopping.
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[Shared Sensation] truly was a magnificent innovation. It allowed everyone within range to experience the physical sensations of whichever target the caster selected.
It also eliminated the awkward situation of having girls wait around with nothing to do while queuing for their turn at the single available "workstation."
Just like right now.
Though Bokue was currently focused on one particular girl, the overwhelming sensations rippling through her body were simultaneously transmitted to her companion through the technique—every tremor, every gasp, every moment of exquisite intensity shared between them.
Which was precisely why Sayaka kept desperately trying to get Bokue to show some restraint.
After all, experiencing everything secondhand was already pushing her limits. If this continued much longer—
Like this, going all out without holding back—
Unfortunately, her voice couldn't reach the young man.
The petite sword shaman girl could only maintain her embarrassed silence, enduring wave after wave of shared pleasure.
Finally, after one more particularly intense surge—
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Another hour or so passed before the sunlight outside finally hung directly overhead above Itogami Island.
Inside the now-cleaned living room, both girls gradually regained consciousness.
"Mmm..."
A soft murmur broke the quiet air.
When Sayaka opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was pure white. She could hear the clinking sounds of what seemed to be someone making juice nearby.
Looking up, the living room appeared just as familiar as always—except she no longer felt that strange sensation in her body. She'd been thoroughly cleaned and wrapped in a large, fresh bath towel.
As for the juice-making sounds, they came from the kitchen area.
Bokue currently stood at the open kitchen counter with his back to them, several glass tumblers arranged before him filled with what appeared to be tangerine or orange juice. Ice cubes floated on the surface, condensation forming droplets that slid down the frosted exterior of the glasses.
It looked incredibly refreshing...
Gulp~
Sayaka's throat moved involuntarily, though the swallowing sound actually came from beside her.
Hmm?
The War Dancer instinctively turned her head to see Yukina—similarly cleaned and wrapped in a towel—had apparently woken up as well, staring fixedly at the young man processing juice in the kitchen.
"Y-Yukina... you're awake too."
Sayaka spoke softly.
Her voice still carried a hoarse edge from having been overused earlier.
"Uh... yeah."
Yukina seemed to realize only now that her friend had also regained consciousness, nodding with slightly flushed cheeks.
"Are you okay, Yukina?"
Recalling the final moments before her memory went blank, Sayaka couldn't help but complain.
"Bokue really overdid it, using you like that..."
"Oh? You're both awake?"
Before the War Dancer could finish, Bokue suddenly appeared beside them, his voice practically right against their faces.
Eep!
Sayaka instinctively leaned backward.
"W-wait! We just woke up! If you're going to continue, at least let us rest for a bit... no, let Yukina rest at least! If you absolutely have to, then use me instead..."
"What are you even talking about?"
Before she could finish, the young man's voice came again, accompanied by something cool pressing against Sayaka's cheek.
"Mya??"
The suddenly stimulated War Dancer let out an adorably startled sound.
She practically bounced off the sofa—though lacking sufficient strength, she only managed a slight attempt at sitting up before settling back down.
Only then did Sayaka see clearly what had touched her face.
It was the iced juice Bokue had been preparing in the kitchen.
"I'm just giving you the juice I made. I knew you'd be thirsty when you woke up, so I prepared it in advance."
Bokue held out the drinks to both girls.
But neither reached out to take them.
Sayaka rolled her eyes with mild exasperation.
"Idiot. We just woke up—we don't have the strength to hold glasses right now."
"Oh, right. My bad..."
Bokue raised an eyebrow in understanding, then brought both glasses to the girls' lips.
"Here, open up. Say 'ahh'—"
Truly exemplary service.
Without any objections, both girls downed most of their juice in one go and immediately felt considerably recovered.
Pulling the glass away, Yukina licked the lingering traces of icy-sweet citrus from the corners of her mouth and blinked up at the young man.
"Senpai, there's actually something else we'll need your help with later."
"What's that?"
Bokue looked puzzled.
"Grocery shopping."
The sword shaman's response was concise.
"After dinner last night, there wasn't much left in the fridge. Originally, I was planning to go shopping with Sayaka after we got back from Master's, but now we don't have the energy. So I'll have to ask you to go down to the shopping center below and pick some things up."
"Oh, sure, no problem. I'll head down after you finish your juice."
Bokue nodded agreeably.
"Though it might be too late to make lunch now. How about I just grab takeout?"
"Lunch..."
At the mention of those two words, Yukina and Sayaka exchanged glances, their already-flushed faces turning even redder.
The sword shaman shook her head shyly with small movements.
"That's okay. Just buy the ingredients. As for lunch... we're not really hungry."
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Meanwhile, directly below the apartment, a certain wine-red-haired girl arrived at the city center plaza located before the Keystone Gate.
It was Eguchi Yume.
She gazed up at the structure before her—reportedly the tallest building on all of Itogami Island—tilting her small head in confusion.
Honestly, she wasn't entirely sure why she'd come here. But something told her that if she came to this place, good things would happen...
With that thought, Eguchi Yume began walking toward the Keystone Gate's entrance.
At the same moment, Bokue Keikain's face flashed through her mind.
'I wonder if I'll run into that big brother who wasn't affected by my mental control?'
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