Chapter 14: Delinquent and Fox - Bonding

Ryuji became bored watching the knights' train. Instead, he turned to observe Yumiko, who pouted while ignoring him. He asked Erika for a book that only the top heroes received, and when he did. She seemed delighted, which made Yumiko a little jealous.

"You seem very close to Erika. Did you meet her before transferring?"

"Nope, I met her for the first time in this castle. She just doesn't treat me differently because of my looks, so it feels good."

Yumiko's tail seemed bushier than usual as it swayed behind her. She pushed against his body, nudging him off the path to their room while speaking with an unhappy tone.

'Why does she keep slapping me with her tail!?'

Despite this, she still insisted on holding his hand.

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Finally, back in their room, she locked the door with a swift twist and hurried off to the bathroom, turning on the taps.

"Yumiko, are we bathing separately tonight?"

'Since she seems mad at me, let's just have a warm bath tonight alone.'

However, Ryuji didn't expect Yumiko to pull him into the shower area while locking eyes with him.

"Yumiko?"

"Wash me!"

"Eh?"

"WASH ME!"

Before he could react, she tore off most of his clothes, the bath normally run by him now full of bubbles and sweet scents as she stripped naked herself.

'She is seriously angry!'

"Yumiko, what's wrong?" Ryuji asked while washing her shoulders, yet he noticed it was hotter than normal when he touched her skin.

It was almost like someone held a flame to her body while she gripped the side of the bath with one hand; the other seemed hidden in the myriad of bubbles covering his view.

"Nothing..."

Yumiko refused to answer while biting her lower lip, stifling her moan as Ryuji washed her arms and back before she pulled his arms around her, letting them touch her huge, soft breasts, his fingertips sinking into them as he couldn't help caressing them.

'What is she doing!? Normally, she never lets me touch her front!'

Every time he touched her, he felt the heat increasing; her breathing also grew heavier as she leaned against his chest and whispered.

"Admit it—you wanted me to grope you like this, squeeze these bags of fat and tease your body until you reached climax. A perverted maid who desires her master's cock. Look how soaked you are, even though I've only played with your chest."

Yumiko felt Ryuji pinch her swollen, wet tips again while gasping for air; his hands felt magical as he continued to squeeze her breasts, pulling them forward, caressing them and releasing them until they bounced in circles.

She had never experienced this before, even in her previous body; men stared at her chest, but none ever dared to touch her. Ryuji's large hands seemed to control them while playing with them like she had become his toy.

It was both scary and exhilarating.

"Ahh!! Ryuji!!" Yumiko released a scream as he pinched her nipple, watching her in silence as her entire body convulsed, twisting it slightly before he let go.

"Now tell me, admit it." Ryuji's deep voice returned to Yumiko's ear while releasing her breasts, leaving them throbbing and aching. She felt his strong arm wrap around her waist while the other brushed her wet hair, like normal.

Yumiko felt a desire she had never experienced; she didn't understand why, but Ryuji's words affected her, making her want more than she swallowed nervously before answering.

"I... I... Wanted Ryuji to touch me."

She felt a burning in her cheeks and ears; she wanted to bury herself in a hole from embarrassment. Her place in this world was lower than trash, treated like a slave until this man came and started treating her like an equal. How could a grown woman not have desires and dreams?

Even if there were no star binding them, she would love to mount him and give him her first time when she enters heat. It wasn't a why but a when.

"Good Girl," Ryuji whispered.

His hand gently patted Yumiko's head before lifting her and carrying her to the bed. He dried her with extra care and attention because of how excited and upset she was earlier, and Ryuji didn't want to mistreat her.

Yet the more gentle and affectionate she became, the more her furry ears trembled, and the heat in the depths of her abdomen grew stronger than before.

'It's nothing to do with the star. I just want Ryuji to keep being kind to me, even if he's a human. I don't think I care anymore.'

He no longer sexually touched her, gently grooming her fur, tail, hair and skin before sitting on the edge of the bed facing her.

She then remembered how humans saw the beastkin and felt a sudden fear that he might reject her if she asked more than this gentle, affectionate moment.

'But if he wishes to wait, to learn more about each other. I will endure until he accepts me as a woman, too.'

"Yumiko, I want you to consider whether you want to continue living with me as my maid. Though it might take time if this continues, one day, I won't be able to hold back, and I will make you mine, even through force."

Ryuji's honest voice and admitting to his impulses caused Yumiko to cover herself with the blanket before she nodded. The knowledge that he didn't find her disgusting or strange was enough for now, so she could only stare into his eyes while replying.

"I don't mind."

Yumiko's eyes darted around; she seemed quite adorable as Ryuji closed his eyes and thought back to his mother's lessons and morals.

He looked into her eyes with a smile.

His look was both attractive and fearsome. His eyes narrowed, and he sighed, tapping Yumiko's nose before he climbed into bed.

"There is no need to rush. Let's start slowly. I want to learn more about you first. I can wait."