Chapter 70 - 70: I’ll Do My Very Best!
Chapter 70 - 70: I’ll Do My Very Best!
Yuuna's sharp gaze locked onto the glowing red magic circle in front of her, the eerie light bathing her face in crimson. Her eyes flickered with intensity,
Yuuna watched Nagisa's conflicted expression, her sharp eyes catching every flicker of emotion. She understood all too well what Nagisa was feeling. That same longing, that unbearable ache of wanting to be with someone you love, had once tormented her too. Back then, she hadn't fully understood it, but now it was all too clear.
Still, Yuuna also had her responsibilities. As the leader of the Sarushima Group, she had to balance her personal feelings with the well-being of her team. "I'll assign one of our members to stay behind and protect Kouhei. We need someone here in case anything happens at the school. So, Nagisa, I'm asking you—are you okay with guarding him?"
Nagisa seemed lost in her own thoughts, her gaze dropping to the table as if she hadn't heard a word. "I mean, it's only natural. Hina's the one—"
Then her mind clicked, and her head shot up. "W-Wait, you mean me!?" she stammered, her voice rising as she leaned forward, pressing her hands against the table for support. "N-Not Hina?"
Yuuna gave a small, knowing smile. "I need Hina with me for this investigation. So, I can only count on you to protect him."
The disappointment of not being included in the investigation stung, but Nagisa couldn't help the sudden rush of warmth that filled her chest. Her heart felt full, as if it had been flooded with sunlight. She was being trusted to protect Kouhei—her Kouhei. The thought alone made her feel like she could conquer the world.
"I-I'll do my very best!" she declared, her voice brimming with determination as she bolted out of the student council room, leaving a whirlwind in her wake.
"And I wasn't even done yet," Yuuna muttered, shaking her head. Still, a small, amused smile tugged at her lips.
Watching someone fall for Kouhei wasn't something Yuuna minded. In fact, it only solidified how special he was. If others loved him too, it meant Kouhei was worth loving. Just like Hina, she didn't see any problem with Kouhei gaining more women by his side. Not only would it strengthen them—thanks to his ability to empower demons through their bonds—but it would also increase their chances of defeating the heavens.
Kouhei wasn't just precious to Yuuna. He was everything. Precious to Hina, to Nagisa, and probably to every woman fortunate enough to know him. That was why Yuuna had to protect him at all costs. She would erase anything and anyone who dared to threaten his existence.
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