The moment those words were spoken, everyone's attention fell on Hayashi.
After all, who could imagine that Rize, who normally did whatever she pleased without any rules, would say something like that to a human?
If she considered a human her prey, she could have simply eaten them after leaving the café—why go through such a fuss?
Most importantly, at that moment, Rize's delicate, exquisite face carried a faint blush.
She looked like a shy young girl in love.
Seeing such an expression on the face of a woman who could kill without blinking felt utterly incongruous to everyone present.
Beside them, Suzuya stared intently at the two, his crimson-brown eyes unblinking.
After all, his life up until now had been extremely dull and boring—he had never seen anything this interesting!
"What's wrong? Do you have a girlfriend?"
Rize leaned in, her beautiful eyes carrying a teasing glint.
The two were so close that her warm breath brushed against his face, sending a ticklish sensation. If he were an ordinary inexperienced boy, he would probably have fallen for her immediately.
In fact, Hayashi also felt a flutter in his heart, his breath quickening. As expected, a gentle, intelligent big sister like her was simply amazing!
"No, I don't have a girlfriend yet."
Hayashi focused on the book in his hands, speaking casually.
"Eh~"
"You really don't have a girlfriend, Hayashi-san? That's surprising~"
Rize made a light sound of surprise, adjusting her glasses deliberately.
"What a coincidence, I don't have a boyfriend either. I've never met the right one. And we seem so fated to meet… shall we get closer?"
Rize smiled gracefully, her eyes warm and sincere.
To anyone unfamiliar with her true nature, this scene could easily deceive them.
"Sure, if we're truly fated, we can try getting closer."
Hayashi smiled slightly, calm and collected.
There was nothing else to do anyway — if Rize wanted to play this little game, he would play along.
"Then if we're going to get closer, let's start with physical contact~"
Rize leaned in, exhaling a faint warmth. Immediately, a subtle, enchanting fragrance enveloped him.
Soft and sweet, like a little cake.
In an instant, Hayashi nearly succumbed to the sensation. Her delicate fingers glided upwards, from his hand to his shoulder, finally resting under his chin.
Glurp~
Feeling the gentle, cool touch, Hayashi swallowed nervously.
"You're so delicious and enticing, little one. How can I resist~?"
Rize's fingers pinched his chin as she leaned closer.
Glurp~
Looking at her full, red lips, Hayashi swallowed again. Just as their lips were about to meet—
Bang!
"Your coffee, sir~"
Touka snorted and placed two cups heavily on the table. The cups clinked crisply against the surface.
"Thank you~"
Suzuya nodded and reached for the coffee, his attention quickly returning to the two, eyes sparkling with excitement.
Cough cough.
Hayashi cleared his throat and took a sip of coffee.
Clearly, their previous contact had been interrupted by Touka's arrival.
"Anteiku is a place for coffee. Please don't do anything that disturbs the other customers"
Touka said coldly, emanating a chill.
And perhaps it was just his imagination, but she seemed slightly irritated.
"Good afternoon, Touka. Did we disturb anyone?"
Rize adjusted her glasses, smiling gracefully as she scanned the café.
Everyone she passed lowered their heads, unwilling to provoke an S-rated ghoul capable of killing without blinking.
"Hmph~"
Touka snorted and turned to leave.
"Rize-san, just now…"
Hayashi started, but was immediately interrupted.
In an instant, the soft, sweet sensation spread across his lips.
"Huh?"
Hayashi blinked, stunned. When he realized, all he could see was her exquisite, noble face.
Rize hooked her hand around his neck, eyes glinting with teasing interest.
Then her soft pink tongue gently parted his lips and entered.
Hayashi felt a sweet, wonderful taste in his mouth.
Everyone present gasped, utterly astonished.
They could not recall Rize ever teasing her prey like this before a meal.
This act was as unbelievable as a chimpanzee picking up chopsticks to eat.
"Eh~"
Suzuya finished his coffee, eyes filled with curiosity and excitement.
After an unknown amount of time, they finally parted. Perhaps it had been too long, as a thin, clear string of saliva connected them.
"That was close!"
Hayashi breathed heavily, feeling lightheaded.
"So delicious, truly delicious~"
Rize licked her lips, her exquisite face full of enjoyment and ecstasy. This flavor was too wonderful, something she had never experienced before. It was hard to imagine that such a delicious 'food' could exist in the world. Compared to this, the hardships of her past seemed trivial.
Just a lick, a kiss, and she nearly lost control.
"Ah… sorry, I got a little hungry suddenly. I'll head home for now."
Rize stood up, a faint blush coloring her beautiful face.
"Rize-san, you're leaving?"
Hayashi looked up slightly.
"Yes, but let's meet here at the same time tomorrow."
Rize's delicate fingers brushed his smooth face as she lightly bit her lips.
"There are still things unfinished, so we'll save them for tomorrow~"
She dabbed her lips with a handkerchief and stood, leaving the seat.
Though she wanted to devour Hayashi immediately, she knew the most delicious dessert was always saved for last.
So she had to exercise patience.
But after that kiss, she felt hungry, ready to find a proper meal. As she stepped out of Anteiku, her beautiful eyes glimmered with pleasure and allure.
"Don't worry, I will savor you properly, my beloved Hayashi~"