"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The door to Aozaki Reiji's room was urgently knocked upon, even before night had fully fallen.
Aozaki Reiji slowly put down the game controller he had just picked up, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards the door.
"Reiji-sama…"
Miss Hisana's slightly shy voice came from outside the door.
"Hmm? Oh, it's Hisana…"
Aozaki Reiji opened the door with some surprise, and when he saw Miss Hisana standing before him, he couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.
At this moment, Miss Hisana had changed out of her usual white yukata and was wearing a beautiful kimono made of high-quality silk.
Between the classical and elegant folds of the skirt, her fair skin could be faintly seen, appearing and disappearing.
It was a healthy and natural white.
Unlike Rukia, Miss Hisana did not have the talent to become a Shinigami.
Moreover, her frail body found it extremely difficult just to survive in the Seireitei, an environment brimming with dense spiritual particles.
However, for Aozaki Reiji, this was not a difficult problem to solve.
While he couldn't train her into an outstanding genius, allowing her to live a normal life like an ordinary person was effortless.
The subtle visual impression made Miss Hisana's legs appear even whiter and more slender.
Her legs were subtly hidden between the folds of her skirt, piquing Aozaki Reiji's endless curiosity, as if inviting him to explore their mysteries.
And her long, lustrous black hair fell as smoothly as silk over her shoulders, her modest bosom making her appear even more delicate and lovely.
The pure white kimono she wore was embroidered with cherry blossoms, like flowers blooming in spring, adorning her like a pure and flawless fairy in the snow.
The moonlight spilling over her made Miss Hisana even more beautiful and captivating.
"Could it be that a princess from the moon has descended into my home? But it seems my home doesn't have a bamboo grove!"
Aozaki Reiji gazed at the incredibly beautiful Miss Hisana before him, unable to help but express his heartfelt admiration.
"Reiji-sama is too kind…"
Hearing Aozaki Reiji's praise, Miss Hisana's cheeks flushed slightly.
Like a ripe apple, she appeared even more fresh, refined, and endearing against the backdrop of her kimono.
The elements of the moon and a bamboo grove could only make her think of Kaguya-hime from the Human World's mythology.
She was a woman of unparalleled beauty.
Legend had it that all men in the world, whether poor or rich, noble or lowly, longed to marry her and bring her home.
This story was widely known, and Miss Hisana naturally understood that Aozaki Reiji was praising her.
So, she responded with a smile:
"Hisana is merely a frail person; how could she compare to a goddess from the heavens?"
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but laugh at her words:
"Haha, Miss Hisana is truly too modest."
"I think, even a goddess from the heavens would feel ashamed upon seeing Miss Hisana."
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the alluring woman before him, and a feeling of admiration welled up in his heart.
At this moment, Miss Hisana was still an untouched maiden.
But her delicate and fragile demeanor made her appear, at a glance, like a pitiful lady who had just lost her husband.
Such a unique temperament was truly rare in the world.
Aozaki Reiji snapped back to reality and, feigning curiosity, asked:
"By the way, what brings you to see me, Hisana?"
Miss Hisana nodded slightly and softly replied:
"I came here to thank Reiji-sama."
"These past few years, I am deeply grateful for your continuous care for both Rukia and me."
Then, she curtsied gently.
Afterward, Miss Hisana continued:
"Didn't Reiji-sama often say he wanted to taste the rice wine Hisana brewed herself? Today, Hisana has specially brought it over."
Aozaki Reiji's eyes lit up when he heard this; he nodded and said with a smile:
"Hisana, that's very thoughtful of you. I'll try it then."
......
The morning sunlight streamed through the window into the room, bathing the entire space in a golden glow.
The girl's boudoir carried a faint, delightful fragrance that was invigorating.
Aozaki Reiji had been to many girls' rooms, and each seemed to be filled with various scents.
Miss Hisana's room, however, exuded a subtle, elegant aroma, as if an invisible fragrance lingered persistently within the room.
"It smells wonderful."
Aozaki Reiji gently sniffed the fragrance in the air, sighing with admiration.
Hearing this, Miss Hisana shyly smoothed her hair.
Then she looked up at Aozaki Reiji's handsome profile and whispered:
"I usually keep some flowers and plants in my room. If Reiji-sama likes them, you can…"
Her voice grew softer and softer, eventually becoming a murmur as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
However, Aozaki Reiji interrupted her, saying seriously:
"I'm not talking about these floral scents; I'm talking about your scent."
After speaking, he gave a meaningful glance at Miss Hisana in his arms.
Miss Hisana's face instantly turned crimson.
She lowered her head, burying her face deep in Aozaki Reiji's embrace, trying to hide her shyness.
She hadn't expected this man to be so direct, leaving her somewhat flustered.
Just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly felt a pair of warm large hands on her waist, and she couldn't help but tremble.
She looked up at Aozaki Reiji, her eyes filled with surprise and shyness.
Her heart trembled, her face flushed even deeper, and suddenly her whole body went limp, and she immediately collapsed onto the man.
"Ha!"
"Ha!"
When passion was high, the two of them had intended to continue their intimacy from yesterday.
However, as soon as they embraced, they heard a familiar girl's voice.
Rukia had begun her new day of training.
Perseverance was this girl's strength; even if she was covered in wounds yesterday, she would begin new training today after recovering.
Their battlefield from last night should have been in Aozaki Reiji's room, where this sound shouldn't have been audible.
But to make it easier to look after Rukia, they had moved to this place.
"Sister…"
Miss Hisana, whose body had just begun to warm up, immediately lost all strength.
Drowsily, she rubbed her head, and her whole body instantly became dizzy.
Last night's battle had already left her physically and mentally exhausted; the recent stimulation was merely a brief surge of energy.
"Doesn't she know how her body is doing? She's getting up so early to train again today. What if she injures herself?"
Miss Hisana frowned with concern, her worry evident.
She sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her tone:
"She's truly a stubborn child."
Aozaki Reiji also showed a helpless smile.
Rukia was truly no longer a child now.
"I just don't want her to push herself too hard," Miss Hisana said softly.
She gently stroked Aozaki Reiji's chest, her eyes filled with tenderness.
"You…"
Aozaki Reiji looked at Miss Hisana in his arms, his eyes filled with affection and helplessness.
He reached out a finger and gently hooked Miss Hisana's cute nose, saying with a doting tone:
"You just can't bear to see her suffer even a little; you're always so worried about her."
"But you must understand, letting her endure some hardship now is much better than her losing her life one day if she encounters a strong enemy outside and is outmatched."
"It's not about necessarily having to experience hardship, but if she herself is willing to work hard, then let her be."
"With me here, nothing will happen."
"What Reiji-sama said…"
Miss Hisana responded to Aozaki Reiji in a faint voice.
But before she could finish her sentence, a strong wave of drowsiness washed over her.
Her eyelids became incredibly heavy, as if pressed down by a thousand-pound weight.
She tried hard to open her eyes but couldn't resist the weariness, eventually falling into a deep sleep.
She was truly too tired…