Mari clung tightly to her doll, her face flushed a deep shade of red, even the tips of her ears burning as she stammered, "Of course, I'm beautiful!"
Seeing her flustered reaction, Haruto moved even closer, his gaze never leaving hers as he backed her up against the wall.
With one hand placed firmly on the wall beside her, she had no room to escape.
"I wonder just how beautiful you are in my arms," he murmured, his smirk growing as he activated two skills—Charm of Seduction and Whispering Allure.
Instantly, the system's interface flashed again:
[Ring of Himeros Effect Activated:]
[All who witness the host's allure will experience a 30% increase in libido. While the target's libido will rise by 50%, and host attributes are boosted by 20%.]
[The effect lasts for five hours daily and can be turned off by the host.]
The notifications faded as he focused back on Mari. Her breath hitched, her eyes heavy-lidded as she looked up at him.
She hugged him, murmuring, "My body feels strange... Please, help me, Haruto."
'That effect kicked in fast,'
he thought, noticing another notification in the system:
[Target's Libido: 75%]
[Seduction Resistance: 25/100]
[Mental Manipulation Resistance: 15/100]
[The target is highly aroused! Now is your chance to push further.]
Haruto gently separated their embrace, a playful smile on his lips. "Then let me make you feel beautiful," he whispered, lifting her up in his arms.
She didn't fully understand it, but it felt undeniably good. Her fingers slipped into his hair, gripping softly.
"Ugh... Haruto, it feels strange... I feel so warm..."
Her cheeks flushed as her body responded, her nipples hardening under his touch. Haruto released her breast, a smirk dancing on his lips.
"Feels good, doesn't it?" he murmured, brushing his thumb over her cheek. "Let me show you how much better it can get."
He leaned in, capturing her lips in a gentle kiss that quickly deepened. His lips moved skillfully, coaxing her into the rhythm, and as he nibbled on her bottom lip, she parted her mouth, inviting him in.
Their tongues met, their breaths mingling as he explored every corner of her mouth. Their lips moving in a hot, lingering kiss as their saliva mingled.
Her fingers tightened in his hair, pulling him close until she finally broke away, gasping softly for air.
Her face was flushed, her eyes unfocused and hazy with excitement. "Ugh... I feel weird... up here," she whispered, biting her lip as she gestured on her pussy.
A new ache stirred within her, a warmth that was impossible to ignore.
He chuckled softly, brushing his thumb over her reddened cheek. "Alright... let's take things slow," he murmured, his eyes meeting hers with a gentle but daring glint.
Leaning down, he gripped the zipper of her pants between his teeth, easing it down slowly, his gaze never leaving hers.
As he slid her pants off, he placed a soft kiss on her exposed thigh, sending a shiver up her spine.
His hand moved over the fabric of her blue underwear, his fingers brushing lightly against her vulva and clit, just enough to tease.
"That's already wet." he smirked, seeing his finger glistening because of her love juices.
"Ngh... it feels... good..." she gasped, a quiet moan escaping her as his fingers danced over her sensitive spots.
She felt the tension building, her body instinctively responding. "Please... do more," she whispered, looking up at him with pleading eyes.
He smirked, sliding her underwear down and tracing a finger along her entrance. He pressed gently, easing one finger inside, her body tensing around him.
"It... it feels strange..." she whimpered, her face twisting as the new sensation washed over her.
"Relax, baby," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her lips to calm her. "Let your body enjoy it. Just follow my lead."