"I won't stop you, but please make sure your body fat percentage doesn't rise. If you turn from Godzilla into a little pig, Senpai, as adorable as you'd be, you might end up on tomorrow's dinner table."
"You're way too harsh on me!!"
Trading light banter, Rikka wrapped up her tasks and returned to her personal room. She opened the door, ready to indulge in some lazy sleep.
"Fwaah~ Jeanne~ hurry up and pamper me~ Mom... hm?"
Suddenly, her eyes locked onto a massive object sitting right in the middle of the room. Wrapped in red and white paper, it was large enough to hold a whole person...
"...A present box?"
The moment the words left her mouth, the box began to rattle wildly. Astonished by the bizarre sight, Rikka cautiously untied the ribbon. And then—
"—HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! It's been a while, Rikka! One day? Two days?!"
Popping out from the inside was an airheaded vampire, completely unclothed save for a large red ribbon wrapped around her body, laughing brightly...
"A... Arc-nee?! W-Wait, isn't this way too fast?!"
"Fast, right~? I told you, didn't I? I'd properly thank you for entertaining me someday! And this is it! I'm gifting myself to you! It's fine, right? We're both girls!"
As Arcueid shamelessly displayed her alluring body wrapped in quite a scandalous arrangement of ribbons, Rikka struggled to balance her excitement with composure, trying to get to the truth of the situation.
"Uh, wait... What about your family?!"
"Well, Shiki told me, 'Stop just causing trouble all the time and learn to repay people for once,' and the Head of the household and the maid told me, 'The remake won't be out for a long time anyway, so go be our propaganda,' and Ciel said, 'I'll take good care of Shiki while you're gone, so I'll save killing you for last!' so I just came here! See? I got permission fair and square!"
"Huh? Aren't your family circumstances surprisingly complicated?!"
Rikka was stunned by how effortlessly she'd secured permission. Seeing her reaction, Arcueid intentionally wilted a bit.
"Are you... not happy? Even though I came all this way~ I even thought up a whole surprise for you, Rikka-chan, like this ribbon..."
Rikka shook her head vigorously. How could I not be happy? They had only just met, and now she had the chance to learn so much more about her. Above all, she was overjoyed that Arcueid had wished to see her again.
"Of course I'm happy! So... um, I'll be in your care from now on, Arc-nee!"
She offered her right hand for a handshake. As if waiting for that very response, Arcueid grabbed her hand tightly.
"Same here! Whenever everyone turns into your enemy, or you can't trust anyone, or when you feel lonely—just call me. Anytime, anywhere, I'll lend you my personal strength!"
Laughing brightly, she squeezed Rikka's hand.
"So... let's have a wonderful, fun time together, Master! Anytime, forever!"
"Yeah! —I'm counting on you, Arcueid!"
The two shared a laugh. ...Yet another bond had been woven into Chaldea, strengthening the observation of Human History even further...
...And then, an encounter unperceived by anyone took place in secret.
[Hmm. A chamber fitting for one of noble stature to reside in. Quite the suitable venue to receive the honor of beholding my presence.]
Standing in the center of the King's room was an existence emanating an aura like a pure, unblemished gemstone, dressed in a blue and white gown with long flowing hair.
"W-Who are you...?"
[Humans refer to me as the Crimson Moon. A gap in that child's consciousness, a different facet... something akin to a sister. Heroic Princess of modern humanity, Ea—perhaps it is best I bid you a proper greeting?]
Gazing at the stunned Ea, the Crimson Moon grew quite pleased.
[Here, a souvenir. Adorn yourself in attire worthy of your soul. In your current state, lacking luxurious garments might cause others to question your dignity.]
With those words, the Crimson Moon handed a dress to Ea—woven in white and gold, matching her own attire in a complementary color scheme.
"Ho. To go out of your way to bring a tribute shows good initiative. Have you taken quite a liking to this one, True Ancestor?"
[Liking her or not, I have been watching. If I am to impose, I shall extend proper courtesy. It is only natural logic and etiquette.]
"Thank you so much! Um... Princess Arcueid-san!"
[Fuhaha, to be addressed as such by the Heroic Princess is an honor indeed. It seems my majesty has not dulled. ...Now then, Princess, shall we exchange words? It has been quite some time since I last interacted with another. Take the lead and entertain my boredom.]
(In other words, she wants you to tell her stories, Ea! It's payback for the dress—tell her about your journey and your answers!)
"Yes! Gladly! Princess Arcueid-san, I hope you're ready for 5 hours of journey tales and 5 hours of the King of Heroes' legend!"
[...Before that, prepare something to rest our bodies upon and some refreshments. Given the density of your tales, standing will hardly suffice, will it?]
"Yes! Tonight, I won't let you sleep!"
And so began Ea's recounting of Chaldea's journey and the life walked by the King of Heroes, Gilgamesh.
"To deliberately show your face and seek dialogue... Have you grown weary of your confinement in the Millennium Castle?"
[Something like that. ...Leave that for later. ...Fufu, but still...]
Gesticulating with shining eyes, Ea continued to speak untiringly of how hard everyone in Chaldea worked and how wonderful they were, all while petting and adoring Fou.
[To maintain such composure before me... She is no ordinary being either. Fufu... very well. I shall allow myself to be entertained by her for a while.]
"Foolish one. That was your intention from the start."
[How vulgar. Why not ask her to share some of her innocence and purity with you?]
"Hmph. Just as Ea cannot imitate me, there is no way I could imitate Ea. Her mode of existence belongs to her alone."
[...Distinct individuals harmonizing into one, is it? ...Fufu, it seems I will not be bored. How splendid—]
The two princesses enjoyed each other's conversation, embraced the differences in their positions, and spent the evening together in warm harmony—
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