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[Veliona]: And you really think seeing Bronya again is a good thing?
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Veliona let out a mocking scoff.
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[Veliona]: Think carefully, Seele. What did Nagami say the first time we met him?
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"You can also call me brother-in-law." The memory hit hard. Seele's anxiety tightened in her chest.
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[Seele]: B-but… Nagami-nii explained that later! H-He said he was just joking…
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Seele tried to defend him, though her voice wavered.
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[Veliona]: A joke? Do you really believe that, Seele~?
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Veliona's tone turned darkly amused.
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[Veliona]: You know Nagami-nii's personality by now. Do you truly believe he said something like that without meaning anything?
[Seele] :Uu…
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Seele bit her lip — unable to deny it.
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[Veliona]: Think about it. If Nagami-nii and Bronya really are together… Sure, Bronya would feel happy seeing you at first.
But after that, when they're living all lovey-dovey together… sooner or later the third wheel becomes a burden~
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Her voice became almost sing-song, Veliona was a natural villain when scaring the innocent.
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[Veliona]: Eventually they'll just toss you somewhere cold and far away. And never come back for you.
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And as expected, the innocent Seele's face turned pale instantly.
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C.C., meanwhile, looked baffled as the girl beside her suddenly shifted from joy to panic.
She tilted her head, green hair swaying.
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[Seele]: T-That won't happen! Nagami-nii and Bronya aren't like that!
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Seele protested, voice trembling.
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[Veliona]: Nagami-nii is definitely not. But Bronya? We haven't seen her for years. People change, Seele~
I'm not saying your precious Bronya is bad… but you can't deny the possibility, right?
[Seele]: ...
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Seele wanted to scream "No!"
But her voice died in her throat.
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[Seele]: S-Stop… please stop talking!
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She squeezed her eyes shut, burying her face into C.C.'s chest.
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[Seele]: W-What do we do!? Other me, what should we do!?
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Veliona smirked inside their shared mind.
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[Veliona]: There's only one way to avoid that terrible future!
It's time to take the initiative, Seele! For our future! To make sure Nagami-nii's eyes stay on us!
This is your chance! Just the two of you — no annoying tag-alongs. No floating elf to interrupt. Even Lumine can't get in the way now… probably.
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Her tone briefly faltered — she had definitely noticed Lumine's "assist plays" while Seele remained clueless.
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[Veliona]: Once we take a step forward with Nagami-nii, even Bronya won't stand a chance!
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Veliona knew Nagami very well.
If she tried to seduce him herself, she'd definitely be counter-attacked and destroyed.
But pushing the innocent Seele to do it?
Oh, she had plenty of courage for that.
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[Seele]: T-Take the initiative…? B-But…!]
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Seele lowered her head, cheeks burning red, while C.C. repeatedly called her name in concern.
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[Veliona]: Wow, you're such a scaredy-cat.
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Veliona sighed exaggeratedly — then perked up in amusement.
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[Veliona]: Okay then. Let me help you, Seele~
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"Eh—!?"
Before Seele could react, her eyes shifted from her ocean-blue turning to jewel-bright crimson.
"Nagami-nii~"
Her voice dripped with sweet charm as she slid a hand onto C.C.'s shoulder.
Her lips curled into a dangerously cute smile.
"So it's you, the other Seele. No wonder Seele was so spaced out." C.C. blinked and smiled knowingly. "So—what were you two whispering about?"
"Of course you can know~ We were talking about how to thank you properly."
Veliona's arms slipped around C.C.'s neck, as she press their chests together and lips near her ear as warm breath tickled her skin.
Her voice dripped with seductive laziness, cheeks tinged with an alluring flush.
Like a pure little succubus pretending innocence.
C.C.'s brain lagged one full second.
Her tongue subconsciously wet her lips.
This wasn't the timid Seele she was used to.
"Seele has thanked me many times already," C.C. muttered.
"Not nearly enough~ We still have so many thanks to give you."
A slender finger pressed to C.C.'s lips.
"So, so many~"
'Holy—this little temptress!'
C.C. gulped, then gently pinned Seele down into the sand.
Her hands rested on the girl's shoulders as she hovered above, admiring the blush across her flawless skin.
Even now, those crimson eyes gleamed with cunning.
Strong Veliona was much more fun than the shy one.
"Well then, I'll gratefully accept your thanks."
She slowly leaned down.
Green hair spilled like a waterfall, strands brushing against pale cheeks.
Their breaths blended lips nearing—
Closer…
And closer…
Veliona could already feel the warmth of C.C.'s breath.
This is it!!
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[Veliona]: I leave everything to you now!!
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Just a heartbeat before their lips touched — the red vanished.
Seele's wide blue eyes snapped open.
Scarlet blush exploded across her entire face and neck.
"Mm-mmpf—!!"
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