In the end, Rize purchased two dresses, two sets of lingerie, two pairs of stockings—and pajamas too, since she'd need something to sleep in.
Byakuya ended up carrying all the bags.
When they left the clothing store, they acted as if they'd never noticed anyone watching them.
In truth, they'd spotted Touka and Yoriko early on—they just hadn't cared.
Seeing that Byakuya and Rize were heading home, Touka decided against following further.
"Let's go, Touka-chan?"
But Yoriko was trying to get Touka to follow them.
"Go where? I wasn't planning to tail them."
Touka said.
"Alright, let's continue shopping for what we need then."
Yoriko didn't push.
She had a better way to confirm the relationship between Touka's crush and that woman anyway.
...
Back at Byakuya's place.
Rize prepared to use his bathroom.
"I'm going to shower. No peeking~"
She called out before entering.
"Don't worry. I wouldn't do something like that."
Byakuya sat watching TV, not even glancing her way.
About twenty minutes later, Rize emerged.
She hadn't bothered putting on pajamas—just a towel wrapped around the essential areas.
Her long, slender legs were almost entirely visible.
Rize was already over 170 centimeters in heels. Even barefoot, she was close to that height.
For a Japanese woman, she was quite tall, and her proportions were nearly perfect.
Yet she casually sat down right next to Byakuya as if it were nothing.
"Aren't you going to get dressed first?"
Byakuya remarked.
"No rush—it's not bedtime yet."
Rize said offhandedly.
"By the way, pick whichever room you want to sleep in tonight."
Byakuya's home was fairly spacious, with several bedrooms.
"Why pick? Can't I just sleep in the same room as you?"
Rize said.
"Absolutely not."
Byakuya refused immediately.
"Why not?"
Rize pressed.
"Because I'm worried you'll eat me in my sleep. I don't want to spend the night on edge."
Byakuya said calmly.
As long as Rize slept in a separate room, it was fine. If she tried to enter his room, she'd have to make some noise.
He'd definitely lock his door—there was no way Rize could get in silently. His sharp senses would let him react immediately.
But letting Rize sleep in the same room carried the risk of a sudden attack.
Rize pouted slightly. "You really don't trust me at all."
"Acting cute won't work. Goodnight anyway."
Byakuya remained emotionless.
Rize had no choice but to head to another room.
...
The night passed without incident. Rize didn't attempt anything.
But early the next morning, she was already active.
She didn't bother being quiet about it—she simply knocked on his door normally.
Byakuya happened to be more or less awake anyway, so he got up to answer.
"Good morning, darling."
Rize greeted him as soon as he opened the door.
"Morning."
Byakuya replied. "Though it's just us now—do you really need to keep using that term?"
"Is there a problem with it?"
Rize wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned in close, her voice honeyed: "Also, how about a good morning kiss?"
[Ding! Host has triggered a quest. Initiating Divine Selection!]
[Option 1: Refuse the good morning kiss. Give Rize no opportunity to make a move. Reward: 1 Fusion Point!]
[Option 2: Accept the good morning kiss, but risk getting bitten. Reward: 10 Fusion Points!]
Only 10 points for the risk of being bitten? Byakuya wasn't keen on that.
But he'd overlooked something—why was this particular quest offering only 10 points...?
Byakuya refused directly: "I'll pass. Who doesn't know what you're really thinking?"
[Ding! Host has completed Option 1. Reward: 1 Fusion Point!]
"You might be surprised."
Rize said mysteriously.
In truth, she hadn't planned to bite him at all—she'd just been teasing.
She knew Byakuya would react this way.
But if Byakuya had suddenly changed his tune and actually gone for the kiss, she hadn't really considered how she'd respond to that.
After washing up and eating breakfast, Byakuya prepared to head out.
"Are you going to school now? I suddenly want to see your university."
Rize said.
"...Well, sure."
Byakuya hesitated briefly before agreeing.
His internship didn't start until the afternoon and would continue into the evening, so his morning was free.
Taking Rize to visit Kamii University for the morning wouldn't be a problem.
Today, Rize wore one of her new outfits—the white dress and white stockings. Compared to her usual look, it carried a different kind of beauty.
As for makeup, Rize never bothered with it. She'd never studied the subject, and her natural features were already stunning enough.
...
Byakuya brought Rize to Kamii University.
Her age matched his, and she looked young and beautiful, so she blended right in among the college students.
Walking across campus together, they attracted plenty of stares.
Rize was simply too beautiful. Even in a university brimming with youthful energy and attractive women, her looks were on a completely different level.
Even Nimura Furuta noticed them—he was attending morning classes like any other student.
Well, technically it was 9 AM, since Japanese universities usually started around that time.
Amid the stream of students heading to their classes, Furuta suddenly spotted Byakuya and Rize walking together.
His pupils contracted sharply. Rize appearing at school with Byakuya was genuinely unexpected.
And it caught his attention.