After being forcibly pulled into the house, Sayu was a little conflicted.
However, she didn't resist much. Once inside, she looked around curiously.
"Come, sit. If the sofa isn't comfortable, you can sit on my bed first."
After briefly entertaining Sayu, Yuuko went into the kitchen alone to prepare dinner.
Meanwhile, Sayu wandered around the house.
Finally, feeling bored, she returned to the living room, squinted her eyes, and dozed off... Hundreds of meters outside the house, under the dim moonlight, a seductive and voluptuous pink figure slowly walked towards the house.
"Haaah~ Ei's matters have really exhausted me these past two days~"
After yawning, Yae Miko showed a cunning smile:
"I didn't even have time to come back yesterday. I wonder if Yuuko was worried about me."
After confirming there was no one else around.
As she walked, with a 'thump,' her appearance instantly transformed from a voluptuous human female form into a cute, fluffy pink fox.
This was Yae Miko's original form, seen by almost no one.
Those who had seen it were mostly dead.
Except for Yuuko... After transforming into a small fox, Yae Miko continued walking towards the house.
"The execution of the Vision Hunt Decree these past two days shouldn't have any impact on Yuuko, right?"
"Well, I've already had Sayu secretly follow him, so there shouldn't be any problems."
As she got closer to the house, Yae Miko also caught a waft of fragrant aroma.
"Hmm? This smell... Is Yuuko making fried tofu today? Hehehe, I'm quite tired these past two days, so I can relax with some good food."
Thinking this, Yae Miko's mood became a little excited.
Arriving at the front door of the house, she skillfully used nearby stacked objects, leaped a few times, and jumped in through the window.
After jumping inside, the fragrant smell became even more pronounced.
It made Yae Miko very greedy.
She loved Yuuko's cooking the most, especially fried tofu and fried skewers.
Yae Miko ran directly down the hallway, bypassed the living room, and went straight into the kitchen.
Seeing the familiar back and confirming that the person was fine.
Yae Miko immediately felt relieved, thinking to herself:
"It seems Yuuko is fine, hehe, it was indeed a good idea to have Sayu follow him in advance.
I didn't pay much attention to the surroundings of the house just now, but if it's Sayu... she should be guarding on the roof now, right?
She's been secretly protecting Yuuko well.
Hehe, tomorrow I'll have the Shuumatsuban reward her handsomely."
Afterward, Yae Miko had another idea:
"Oh right, I remember I brought Yuuko two hot spring coupons before, and they're expiring soon.
After Ei's matter is resolved, I'll find an opportunity to trick Yuuko into going to the hot springs with me.
Hehe, Yuuko's shy expression, I really look forward to it~"
Thinking this, Yae Miko skillfully jumped onto Yuuko's shoulder... Yuuko, who was cooking, wasn't too surprised by the little fox that suddenly jumped onto his shoulder.
He smiled, turned his head, looked at the little fox, and said, "Little fox, welcome home."
The little fox let out a soft cry, then lay down on Yuuko's shoulder.
Yuuko extended a hand and stroked the little fox on his shoulder: "Remember to come home in the future, I was quite worried about you."
The little fox cried out again, then continued to stare at the fried tofu and skewers sizzling in the oil.
Yuuko laughed heartily: "Are you hungry? Don't rush, it'll be ready soon."
The little fox let out a disgruntled cry, then waited patiently.
Afterward, with Yuuko's skilled movements, the fried tofu and skewers were quickly fried.
And he coated them with his special seasoning.
Immediately, the entire kitchen was filled with a fragrant aroma.
The little fox also stood on his shoulder, her eyes shining.
She was going to eat a lot later, no matter what!
After eating, she would relax with Yuuko!
At this moment, Yuuko smiled:
"The food is ready, let's go to the living room and eat together, the three of us."
The little fox, who had been very excited, paused for a moment when she heard this.
Three?
There were only her and Yuuko in this house, when did a third party appear?
Later, when Yuuko brought the little fox to the living room, the little fox finally understood what was going on... When the little fox saw the petite figure dozing off in the living room, the entire fox was dumbfounded.
Isn't that Sayu!
Why is she openly appearing in the house!
The mission given at the time wasn't for Sayu to secretly protect Yuuko's safety, was it!
It was secret protection!
Yuuko, who hadn't noticed the little fox's abnormality, smiled and nudged the dozing Sayu:
"Sayu, don't sleep, it's time for dinner."
"Ugh..." A groggy Sayu slowly opened her hazy eyes and glanced at Yuuko.
Then, her gaze fell on the pink little fox on Yuuko's shoulder.
For some reason, Sayu felt that the pink little fox was very terrifying, and seemed to be angry at her... "Ugh... This is..." Sayu stared at the little fox, slightly retreating a step.
Yuuko explained with a smile: "This is Little Fox, my closest companion. She might be a bit shy with strangers, so don't mind her."
"Ugh... Is that so... Why do I feel like she... doesn't seem to welcome me..."
"No, she's just a bit shy. If Sayu comes more often and gets familiar with Little Fox, she won't be like this," Yuuko said with a smile.
The little fox cried out a few times at Yuuko in dissatisfaction.
You still want Sayu to come often!?
Yuuko didn't understand what the little fox meant and could only continue to introduce:
"This is Sayu, hmm... she's a friend I recently made. I even went to a hot spring with her yesterday, ah, it was so comfortable.
This is also thanks to the coupons you brought back earlier, Little Fox!"
Yuuko smiled and stroked the little fox's head.
However, at this moment, the little fox's mentality had completely collapsed... She was already confused enough by Sayu openly appearing in the house.
Now she also heard that Yuuko had already gone to the hot springs with Sayu and used those two coupons...
Those were the coupons she brought back!
She had originally been looking forward to tricking Yuuko into going to a co-ed hot spring bath with her after Ei's matter was resolved, to properly tease Yuuko!
But now he's saying those two coupons have been used!?
And it was with Sayu!?
But I was here first!
The little fox immediately became agitated. The little fox's agitated appearance made Yuuko very puzzled: "What's wrong? Did something make you angry?"
At this moment, Sayu weakly said from the side: "Ugh... Is it my imagination... Why do I feel like it... just... released killing intent towards me..."
Yuuko was slightly stunned, scratching his head: "How could that be? Little Fox is very kind."
Sayu's face was a little pale, and she looked at the little fox in confusion: "Is that really true...?"
"Anyway, let's eat dinner first."
Sayu hesitated, then finally nodded: "Ugh... okay..."
Dinner time today was very harmonious and pleasant.