As night fell, August stared at the data panel before him. The display read [Advanced Gacha Draw x9], and his fingers itched to use them immediately.
But with three missions still incomplete, he hesitated.
August lacked for nothing now. If he could finish all the tasks and amass thirty-six advanced gacha draws, he'd go all out in one glorious spree.
Ultimately, he suppressed his excitement, deciding to save up.
For him now, aside from super draws, advanced gacha draws and normal draws only offered minor perks—nothing game-changing.
So, he planned a big move, a gamble. In this world, he couldn't find another chance for a super draw.
After all, he'd already taken out the protagonist, Kojou Akatsuki, and he had no desire to destroy this world.
Bang!
The door creaked open, and a small head peeked out from behind it.
Spotting that flash of snowy white, August grinned. It was none other than Kanon Kanase.
Kanon was now the undisputed little princess of Itogami Island. August reigned as its uncrowned king, and beneath him, she held the highest status.
"August-nii, are you asleep?"
Kanon asked cautiously, not daring to step inside, wary of seeing something she shouldn't.
It wasn't the first time. She'd once barged in on August "busy" with Aya Tokoyogi and Natsuki Minamiya, the witch duo.
And the sounds from his room were frequent enough that, despite her youth, she was no longer the innocent girl she'd been.
"Not yet, Kanon. What's up?"
"I missed you, Nii-san~"
Hearing no other voices or signs of company, Kanon stepped in.
She wore white pajamas and clutched a human-sized cat plushie—one August had given her.
"Little girl, we see each other every day. Don't make it sound like it's been forever."
"But Nii-san's always with Natsuki-sensei and the others. It's been ages since we hung out~"
Cough, cough.
Her faintly resentful tone made August clear his throat awkwardly.
"Who taught you to talk like that?"
"Hehe, Mogwai did. He said if I said it like this, you'd definitely be happy."
"That meddling AI. Tomorrow, I'm infecting it with a virus."
"Nii-san, no one's coming tonight, right?"
Kanon's big eyes darted around the room.
August's room was usually "lively" at night. Its quietness tonight piqued her curiosity. Plus, it had been a while since they'd chatted, so she'd mustered the courage to come.
Her words left August a bit embarrassed. Being called out like that wasn't exactly pleasant.
"No one's coming. They're all busy."
"Then I'll keep you company~"
She slipped into August's bed, though her tight grip on the plushie betrayed her nerves.
Seeing her like this, August narrowed his eyes. Shy and reserved by nature, Kanon wouldn't act this way. Her coming here tonight—climbing into his bed—had a reason.
Sensing everyone being "busy" at the same time, August caught a whiff of conspiracy.
"August-nii~ What's wrong~"
Kanon squirmed under his gaze, flustered.
"Spill it. Who put you up to this?"
"Uh, I don't know what you mean."
"Kanon, don't you get it? You're a terrible liar. To fool someone, you need to stay calm—especially don't look away. That's a dead giveaway."
"…"
Her head drooped like a defeated little bird.
Being called out so bluntly left the thin-skinned Kanon at a loss.
"Tell me. Who's behind this?"
"It's… Giada-nee. She said your women will only keep growing, and if I don't seize my chance, you'll forget me."
Unable to keep secrets, Kanon sold Giada Kukulcan out in a heartbeat.
August noticed something else—she was scared. Scared of losing him. For her now, he was her last anchor.
"You're still young, Kanon."
"But Yukina's already been with you, and we're the same age!"
"You're different. You're my little treasure. Yukina Himeragi's just a servant—how could she compare?"
"I want to be like Yukina—become your woman too."
"Kanon, you're still small. When you're in junior high, I'll definitely take you."
"No way! And I'm a divine being now, not human. Don't use human standards on me~"
That left August speechless. True, as a divine being now, Kanon was no ordinary human. Even if he took her now, it wouldn't really matter.
But in his eyes, she was still too young—though he'd been with younger.
He knew his limits. He feared hurting her. Even as a mid-tier divine being—not yet upper-tier—she was fragile.
Then, Kanon shed her pajamas, revealing nothing underneath.
Her delicate, youthful frame was laid bare before August.
"Nii-san~ Take me~"
"Geez, Kanon, I can't resist temptation."
"Everything I am is yours~"
"Such an insecure little girl."
…
Kanon didn't reply, just hugged August tightly. She didn't argue—it was true.
Among August's circle, everyone had a bond with him except her. She feared being left out.
Having gained something, she dreaded losing it, making her cling all the harder.
"Alright, tonight, you're mine~"
"Mm~"
That night, the room glowed with springtime warmth as a girl became a woman.
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