Having received the silver mark, she was essentially branded as Alex's. Looking at all the girls who had been marked with it, regardless of the reason the silver mark was imprinted, they all eventually became Alex's women—like Yuna Tsubakihara and Nina Tsubakihara.
Mrs. Akari did not yet know the gravity of the situation. Although her reliance and affection for Alex were very high, Nori was her husband, and she couldn't simply cut him off so easily.
"Sigh..."
The thought that her husband Nori could no longer touch her, while Alex could... made Mrs. Akari feel strange, and a little panicked. Speaking of which, Alex's thing was truly enormous.
No, no, I shouldn't be thinking about that.
"At least I no longer have to worry about being targeted by that perverted man..." Mrs. Akari was still in good spirits, having avoided the fate of being attacked by Gonzo Kamekura.
The beautiful and alluring young woman stood in front of the mirror and gently took off her clothes. As the final scrap of covering was removed, her perfect, translucent body was revealed. It was a pity that no one was in this empty room to admire the sight.
Mrs. Akari clearly saw the shameful pink heart mark branded onto her private, triangular region. She couldn't help but touch it with her finger, her body trembling slightly. "This position is too..."
It was, however, hard to spot here, which avoided awkward explanations.
"This is the silver mark Alex mentioned, the one that can protect me..."
She was no longer a young girl, but the married woman's state of mind now felt like she had returned to her teens—the feeling of ease, joy, and happiness when she was with Alex...
"It's just too humiliating."
This erotic mark, branded on her most intimate part, certainly gave her a naughty feeling. But because it was given to her by Alex, so what if it was erotic? As long as it could protect her, that was enough.
"Can it really protect me?"
The Ma'am was actually a little curious. Mrs. Akari observed it carefully for a while longer, then put her clothes back on, wrapping her body, including all her private secrets, beneath her attire. Of course, it wasn't just privacy; this beautiful, youthful, and tender body also bore the lingering traces of Alex's caresses.
Her shapely butt, ample breasts, thighs, and that secret garden... all had been exquisitely played with and fondled by him.
And Nori Higashi was oblivious to all of it. The cuckolded husband was unaware that his wife had virtually fallen into the hands of another man, both body and soul.
"I'm home."
"Akari—I'm back—"
The man in the suit, carrying a suitcase, opened his front door and stood in the doorway of the foyer, calling out to the dark interior. Nori had finally returned after days away on a business trip. But... he inexplicably felt a sense of strangeness about his own home.
What's going on?
It must just be a misconception from being away on business for too long, right?
Hearing footsteps, Nori immediately shook off the subtle feeling. He looked at his wife, who was wearing a traditional kimono for home wear, walking towards him. His eyes brightened, and his smile became even more cheerful. "Akari, I'm home."
"...Nori, welcome back," Mrs. Akari gazed at her husband with complex eyes. Seeing Nori again after many days, the young married woman, who should have felt happy, instead felt a little strange, finding him somewhat unfamiliar.
He was her lawfully wedded husband, the one she promised her life to, yet that familiar feeling was gradually fading. She didn't know why, but her emotional dependence on him was now completely suppressed by Alex.
She should feel happy after such a long time apart, but who knew...
"You must be tired. How was the business trip? Did it go smoothly?" Not only was she distant mentally, but she was physically unwilling to be close to him. Before, she would have at least given Nori a hug, but now... she didn't want to.
Speaking of which, will Alex's silver mark actually work?
While Mrs. Akari's mood was complicated, Nori's eyes were also strange. Perhaps it was due to the long separation, but he felt his wife had become much more charming and seductive, growing more beautiful than ever.
"It went smoothly, and it was thanks to Gonzo's help that it was so easy. I feel almost embarrassed by how much the president has helped me lately."
Mrs. Akari's eyebrows furrowed.
"I heard the president came to see you often these past few days? President Gonzo was just worried about your safety. Since you live alone, Akari, it can be a little unsafe, so he was trying to protect you."
He really is the cuckold... What a thing to say.
Mrs. Akari's entire face darkened. She never expected Nori to say such a thing. However, she wasn't as angry as before. When affection gradually disappears, the so-called anger fades away.
Of course, her disgust for that Gonzo Kamekura was just as strong as ever.
"Nori is right. I was also worried about the Ma'am's safety," Just as Mrs. Akari was about to speak, a hearty, slightly smiling voice sounded from behind Nori. "It turns out the Ma'am is so deeply wary of me... though I understand why."
"You..."
Seeing Gonzo appear behind her husband, Mrs. Akari's face changed.
"President Gonzo, welcome! Akari is an understanding woman; she won't hold a grudge," Nori moved aside, laughing.
"Haha, of course. The Ma'am is indeed an excellent and fine woman," A trace of wicked desire flashed in Gonzo's eyes. "I believe that. Nori, my friend, you're truly enviable to have such a wonderful wife."
Watching the two men chatting happily and harmoniously, watching her husband invite that man into their home, the beautiful young woman's small hands tightly gripped the hem of her clothes, tightening and releasing, releasing and tightening.
Finally, the surge of anger was suppressed deep inside. Her expression gradually returned to calm, and the look in her eyes towards her husband became somewhat detached. "I'll go make some tea for you."
Staring lustfully at the young married woman's graceful back and slender figure, the desire-filled Gonzo felt slightly puzzled. Why did she seem less afraid of him than she had a couple of days ago?
Was it because her husband had returned, making her feel safe? Heh, how naive.
Gonzo was unaware of the true reason Mrs. Akari felt secure. As for the young Ma'am, she would have scoffed if she knew Gonzo's thoughts. Nori?
The moment her husband actively led Gonzo into their house, Mrs. Akari had lost all hope in him. He was being completely played, and though he was on a business trip these days, he often didn't come home at night before that.
She suddenly realized that, compared to Alex, her husband was utterly useless. How could he possibly give her a sense of security?
The wife making tea thought of this, gently tracing the silver mark on her private, triangular region. A beautiful smile appeared on her lips, and the fear and dread in her heart slowly vanished.
Recalling his embrace, his scent, his intimacy... Even though he wasn't here, Mrs. Akari trusted Alex to protect her.
Turning around, she brought the teacups into the living room. Her calm gaze swept over her husband and Gonzo, who were chatting happily. Since Nori returned, she couldn't help but compare him to Alex.
The more she compared, the more she shook her head.
Speaking of which, my husband is right here, but the one I'm thinking of is Alex... My heart is completely full of him.
Before, she would have felt guilty about it, but now...