Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

That should be interesting.

Of course, he wouldn't force her.

Even that kiss at noon was only given after I received her tacit consent.

Shutara Senjumaru is not Bambietta.

Bambieta is an oddball; her simple and brutal methods are not only not bad, but she actually likes them very much.

However, Aozaki Mayuki could not treat Shutara Senjumaru the same way he treated Bambietta.

After cleaning up the dishes, Aozaki Mayuki prepared to begin her evening cooking lesson.

I arrived at my girlfriend's room and went into her private kitchen.

Kiryuki Hikifune had already changed into his cooking clothes and was waiting for him.

Although her cheerful expression remained unchanged.

But Aozaki Mayuki could still sense that she felt somewhat regretful about what had just happened.

Therefore, when standing next to her, Aozaki Mayuki gently patted her head, as if comforting a wounded little animal.

"It's alright. You have to be strict when dealing with naughty kids. Senjumaru-senpai will definitely understand your good intentions."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled and said, her eyes full of affection and understanding.

"But you're going to have a tough time from now on, it seems like she can't hide her true nature anymore."

Shutara Senjumaru: You guys really do think I'm a child, don't you!?

"When will you grow up, senior!?"

Unable to get an answer, Kiryu sighed softly with a troubled expression.

She doesn't mind taking care of the child.

But it feels a bit strange to treat a longtime friend like a child.

However, she has no time to think about these things right now.

Kiryuu's purple eyes darted around, looking at Aozaki Mayuki.

"You kissed her, didn't you?"

Kiryuki said this in a very complicated tone, with a hint of barely perceptible tension in his voice.

She wouldn't care so much about other people.

But the fact that the object of her affections was Shutara Senjumaru gave her a feeling that she couldn't quite describe.

It's not that I hate it, blame it, or reject it, it's just weird.

Aozaki Mayuki put on a righteous and aloof face, and without much thought, prepared to open her mouth to give an answer.

What a joke! Am I really such a scumbag who cheats on his wife?

Since Kiryu asked me, I should answer truthfully!

"Yes, you're right. I thought she was cute at noon, so I kissed her."

Aozaki Mayuki said in a serious tone, without any remorse for doing something wrong.

"Is that so?"

Kiryu blinked his bright eyes, neither confirming nor denying.

However, Aozaki Mayuki could tell that she was still a little unhappy.

Come to think of it, the two haven't had any particularly intimate contact in the past few days.

After all, when they parted ways, Kiryu Hikifune only kissed him on the cheek.

Contrary to his unrestrained attire and bold personality.

She was surprisingly innocent when it came to matters between men and women.

So after they reunited and spent many days together, Aozaki Mayuki didn't do anything too outrageous to her.

"I also want."

Undoubtedly, it was jealousy, and Kiryu Hikifune realized the root of his problem.

Even if she understood, she couldn't bear it.

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I want everything.

Chapter 351 isn't very good, is it?

Yizhou Tongsheng knew that his request was somewhat abrupt.

In order to avoid being disliked by Aozaki Mayuki, Hikifune Kiryu had been suppressing his feelings very much.

But humanity has its limits.

Things changed faster than her mindset shifted.

I originally thought that the Spirit King Palace only had one shameful senior, and was not worth worrying about at all.

But without realizing it, the senior who liked to act silly has become a cute and clumsy junior.

Both her appearance and personality were incredibly attractive to Aozaki Mayuki.

In contrast, Kiryuki Hikifune considers herself simply a food-loving woman who enjoys cooking.

Kiryu had to admit that she felt a competitive spirit towards Shutara Senjumaru, but also a deep sense of inferiority.

A person who only cares about food and is quite carefree.

With a versatile older sister who is sometimes aloof and sometimes cute.

Most people wouldn't need to consider which side to choose.

Thinking about it this way, Kiryuki's feelings became even more complicated.

However, as a man who has conducted in-depth research on the mental health of many women, Aozaki Mayuki fully understands Hikifune Kirio's thoughts.

Because he understood the situation, he did not act rashly.

Instead, he looked intently into Kirio Hikifune's eyes.

"Of course I'd love to kiss you. But Kiryu, is that the kind of kiss you want?"

He asked softly.

"!!?" Kiryuu tilted his head, a look of surprise on his face.

This question caught her off guard and left her somewhat unprepared.

"If you just want a kiss, then I don't care. But I don't think we're people who need a kiss to maintain our relationship."

He continued.

"……cunning."

Yizhou Tongsheng blushed and turned his face away, not knowing what to say, and could only manage to utter these two words.

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her—a mixture of shyness, anger, and, more than anything, joy.

Aozaki Mayuki saw right through Hikifune Kiryu's momentary impulse.

A beautiful older woman wants me to kiss her, which is something I'd be more than happy to do.

However, if the relationship between the two is to take it to the next level, what is needed is not so-called jealousy.

Especially for a pure-hearted girl like Hikifune Kiryu, indulging in jealousy will definitely lead to regret.

With a relaxed smile on her face, Aozaki Mayuki skillfully manipulated the spiritual pressure cooking method she had just learned yesterday.

"If you have time, could you come and help me? I need you, Kiryu."

"Hmm...I understand."

The culinary master, who had just composed himself, instantly regained his usual boldness.

Once she enters chef mode, her focus and dedication are second to none.

As the only head chef of the Spirit King Palace, Kiryu Hikifune has demonstrated a skill that surpasses that of ordinary culinary masters.

You could even say that it was her former culinary mentor, Aozaki Mazuki.

Before he fully mastered the technique of cooking with spiritual pressure, there was still a certain gap between him and her in terms of cooking skills.

With the full assistance of this culinary genius, Aozaki Mayuki's learning progressed rapidly.

If this continues, I should be able to fully master it tonight, but the study time can be extended by a few days.

Aozaki Mayuki secretly made plans in her mind.

After learning this technique, I should go to the Phoenix Palace to learn the art of sword forging.

Aozaki Mazuki also had some expectations for learning sword forging techniques.

If I could really learn how to forge Zanpakuto...

Those days were so wonderful, I never even dared to dream of them.

Then, in the midst of studying without ever forgetting about time, midnight quickly arrived.

Aozaki Mayuki stretched, as if she were truly exhausted, and said:

"That's enough for today, let's call it a day and go to sleep."

"..."

Kiryuki looked at him, his gaze shifting slightly, but he remained silent.

This little man is indeed a super genius at learning; he has completely mastered my cooking skills.

"Go to sleep first. I'll have everything sorted out when I come out, so don't worry. And... shall we continue tomorrow night?"

"……I see."

A slight light appeared in Kiryuki's dim eyes.