Chapter 15: Delinquent And Shy Kiss

Ryuji and Yumiko felt a sense of pressure.

They felt attraction towards each other, not just because of the strange bond they shared, but because they suited each other. It felt a little amusing for Ryuji, who wondered if this was why the calamity star chose her.

"Should we try kissing?" He asked, feeling a little adventurous.

"Kissing?"

Yumiko trembled as he gently stroked her cheek.

"That feels good."

"Do you like being treated like this?"

The pair gazed into each other's eyes, both seeming to think of something. Yumiko's sharp eyes narrowed, a look of displeasure for a moment before they loosened. Her lips curled into a bitter smile, her nose sniffing at Ryuji's neck.

"Mm, but it makes me worry I will fall for you, and then you will vanish."

"Why would I do that?"

"You're human, and I am a beast. According to this kingdom. If you become renowned, many people will denounce you for being with me."

Ryuji could feel her acceptance, but a slight feeling of rejection lingered because of their differences.

However, when he thought it was still impossible, she leaned forward, closing her eyes with her lips slightly parted, creating a sticky sound from her glossy lips. "Then, just a kiss. Let's test it out."

He could feel her breath blowing against his neck, faster the closer she came with pink cheeks. She looked incredibly cute. Yumiko licked her lips nervously before letting out a gasp as Ryuji grasped her cheek and supported her head.

Then he kissed her with a gentle movement. At first, it was slow, as neither had much experience—he felt and tasted the sweet cheer flavour of her moist lips sticking to his while her hands reached out and clutched his shirt.

"Mmmn..."

The scent of her breath filled his nose, an assault of sweetness as she seemed to breathe heavier as she opened her mouth, allowing Ryuji's tongue to enter.

'So soft...'

Her tongue trembled from contact, recoiling as he slid around her gums and flicked her teeth and cheeks; she tasted sweet and seemed unsure how to respond. Yumiko's eyes remained closed while clinging to Ryuji as he explored her mouth with his tongue.

"Mnngh!"

Ryuji felt Yumiko's tongue hesitantly lick him before wrapping around it as if afraid it would escape after liking the taste or feel; the feeling made him feel amused as he pulled her tighter into his embrace, their bodies touching while continuing to kiss.

Their kiss lasted a few minutes, but to the couple, it felt like hours. Both breathed heavily, and their lips coated with sticky, wet saliva and gloss while Yumiko looked at him with dreamy eyes.

The pair collapsed onto the bed, hugging each other tightly. As Ryuji and Yumiko fell asleep together, their lips touched once more.

"I can't believe my first kiss was with a boy a fraction of my age, and a human hero..."

"Was I the only one that vanished?"

"N-No.... Erika from the hero's party seemed to vanish, too, and because of that, Haruki became berserk and took his anger out on the weaker heroes... Until Alan stopped him."

"Uhm... Who was Erika again?" Ryuji wasn't good with names and faces until they spoke several times; he wondered which of the two it was.

"Blonde hair and azure eyes; she greeted you and waved with a smile."

Yumiko seemed calmer as she ate, leaning against Ryuji while enjoying the warmth of his chest. His acting like he didn't know her made her feel less jealous.

'I see... that girl. Will she die, or do we get sent somewhere else?'

Ryuji pondered while comforting Yumiko until she finished breakfast; he planned to leave early to meet the knights to join, so he got into his combat gear.

"Ryuji..." Yumiko called out, seeming reluctant to part with him while gripping his armour.

"Yes?"

"Can we kiss again before you go?" Yumiko looked cute, her eyes loose while lowering her shoulders. She looked shy as if asking Ryuji to buy her an ice cream. He still felt the kisses with Yumiko create butterflies in his stomach, but he couldn't deny he wanted to, so he nodded.

They shared another passionate kiss; this time, Yumiko responded more aggressively; it felt like her tongue was trying to wrestle with Ryuji's.

More ferocious than before, as if trying to keep him from leaving. Yumiko wrapped around his neck and kissed him before he felt her sucking on the tip of his tongue obsessively.

'This woman learns my tastes quickly...' Ryuji thought as Yumiko controlled the kiss; he felt her tug on his armour as she whimpered while releasing him, feeling reluctant to let go.

"Be careful... Don't get hurt... Mmmmn."

Before he could pull away, she kissed his neck, sucking on him while using her tongue to stimulate Ryuji; he felt goosebumps along his skin while pushing Yumiko away with difficulty, as it was affecting him both sexually and painfully.

Yumiko left a huge mark on his neck and nodded, seeing it, before pecking his lips again before reluctantly letting him go.

"Okay, okay, I'll be back soon..." Ryuji patted Yumiko's head while leaving, feeling her gaze on his back until he left the hallway and met the knights just a few steps outside the gate where they locked away the higher-level dungeons training dungeons.

"Hmmm..." Ryuji felt the pain in his neck.

"Oh my, did you spend a passionate night with your partner?" The dual swordsman Simon's first words, delivered with a chuckle, caused Ryuji to check his neck for the first time.

It was a dark purple mark, like a plum or petal. It was cute but sore.

'Well, I hope she feels relaxed after this...'

"Heh... so you passed the line with that girl; I'm envious~ haha."

Sheila was quite carefree, but this mood helped Ryuji focus as he slapped his cheeks and prepared for the dungeon as she introduced the other two members in light armour.

"By the way, Ryuji, this is Alicia, our Elven archer. She is a rare visitor from the eastern forests but an ally of humans, and this is our wizard, Paul."