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Ellen gave a resigned nod.

She couldn't possibly imagine just how thoroughly I was going to bully her in the days to come.

"This will be your room from now on," I said, my voice softening slightly. "If you need anything, just let me know. I'll take you shopping."

She nodded again, a strange light shimmering in her violet eyes as a ripple of emotion went through her.

With a sudden gasp, she found herself swept off her feet. I carried her across the room and laid her gently on the large soft bed.

Mortified, Ellen turned her head away, her hands clenched nervously in her lap. But for some reason, even as anxiety gripped her, she made no move to escape.

Just then, a loud, undignified growl echoed from her stomach.

The air-headed beauty froze, her face instantly catching fire. She could feel my eyes on her, a lazy grin spreading across my face. A deep, irresistible blush crept up from her neck, covering her entire face until she looked like a ripe peach.

In that moment, the world's strongest Wizard looked less like a hardened warrior and more like a helpless, flustered schoolgirl.

'What's this?'

I watched her, genuinely surprised by the reaction. Her submissive, go-with-the-flow personality was actually... ridiculously cute.

It made her so easy to tease.

'So, should I push it a little further?'

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As I was debating my next move, a faint sound came from the doorway. I glanced over and saw Yoshino peeking around the frame, her wide eyes fixed on us. The moment she was spotted, she ducked back, only to peek out again a second later.

"Brother," she said in her soft, sweet voice.

"Wahahaha!" Yoshinon's cheeky cackle followed immediately. "Looks like we interrupted something naughty! Oh, what a scary look! Kyoya looked like he was about to eat that big sister! Yoshino, we have to run! He's about to get his grubby hands on you next! Waaah..."

Yoshino, flustered, clamped a hand over the puppet's mouth. "Yoshinon... don't say things like that!"

She met my stare, her face burning red, and then scurried away in a panic.

The corner of my eye twitched.

'Get my hands on you? Seriously? Never mind the looks I'd get from the other girls if I suddenly devoured Yoshino; a rampaging Natsumi alone would be more than I could handle.'

I turned back to Ellen, only to find her glaring at me with an expression of pure disgust, as if to say, 'You wouldn't even spare a little kid like that? You're a monster!'

My own expression twisted into something complicated.

"Hey, what's with that look? You're not thinking something rude, are you?" I asked, leaning in until our faces were only inches apart.

"N-No..."

She could feel my breath on her skin. Her face turned a shade redder as she averted her gaze, her entire body trembling.

"Really?" I purred, finding her flustered state absolutely adorable.

In one smooth motion, I wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her into my arms. She let out a startled cry, her eyes going wide as a fresh wave of color flooded her cheeks. Her small hands pushed weakly against my chest in a completely futile effort.

Just then, Yoshino returned, cautiously peeking around the doorframe again. Seeing us locked in an embrace, she quickly covered her eyes with her hands—though the massive gaps between her fingers told a different story.

'Seriously? Hiding in plain sight? Does she think I can't see her?'

I could feel Yoshino's stare, but I pretended not to notice, focusing instead on the woman in my arms.

'You're the world's strongest Wizard, right? You were so confident before. Why are you such a mess now?'

I could feel her breath coming in hot, ragged gasps. I finally loosened my hold, letting her catch her breath.

"Hah... hah... Y-You..." She was a whirlwind of shame and fury. How could he bully her like this.

"Me?" I asked innocently, watching her face turn the color of a ripe apple. "What did I do?"

She was just too cute, too much of an airhead. Having an adorable beauty like this right in front of me... how could I possibly resist?

"You... you lecher..." she finally managed, her face burning.

Ooh, such a fierce look. It's getting fiercer. That look—the flustered expression of a proud, pure-hearted girl—was a kind of beauty no man could resist. Seeing her teary-eyed glare, I almost felt a pang of guilt.

Almost. The more flustered she got, the more fun I was having.

I leaned down and whispered in her ear, "That's right, I'm bullying you. And it's not just for today. From now on, I'm the only one who gets to bully you, understand?"

"Nghh!"

She shot me a furious, humiliated look, her small hands clutching the hem of her clothes as she pressed her legs tightly together. Her breathing grew even more ragged.

Without another moment of hesitation, I leaned in and captured her lips.

A soft, startled cry was the only sound she could make before it was swallowed by my kiss.

Her eyes shot wide open.

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A dozen seconds later, feeling her body go completely limp in my arms, I finally pulled back.

"Gahaha! I can't watch this anymore!" Yoshinon's voice cackled from the doorway. "I didn't know Kyoya was so naughty! Bullying the new big sister while we're not around! Hmph, hmph, Yoshino, we have to tell everyone later,"

Please don't.

The corner of my mouth twitched. I looked down at Ellen, who was still breathing heavily. "Ellen, get yourself settled in. I'm going to go make dinner."

I turned to the doorway. "Yoshino, come with me."

'The nerve of that little puppet, threatening to snitch on me...'

As we left, Ellen collapsed onto the bed. Her face was flushed as she gently touched her lips, her eyes dazed and unfocused.

'My first kiss... it's gone...'

But strangely, she wasn't angry. Maybe... this kind of life isn't so bad after all.

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