Then Chiyo was like "Awww."

Her eyes sparkled with genuine delight as she looked between Akane and Hanako, her small hands clapping together once in excitement.

The sound was light and innocent, filling the modest living room with warmth.

She then turned her gaze sharply toward Rin, her cute face shifting into a playful but firm glare as she kicked his leg lightly under the coffee table. "You better treat them right,"

she said, her voice carrying a mix of sisterly protectiveness and teasing warning.

The kick was soft but deliberate, her foot tapping against his shin as she tried to emphasize her point.

Rin just sighed deeply, his shoulders slumping slightly as he looked away toward the window, his blue eyes distant.

He didn’t argue or react much, simply letting the sigh escape as he crossed his arms over his chest, clearly not wanting to engage in the conversation. The gray t-shirt stretched across his muscular frame with the movement, and his loose black sweatpants shifted as he adjusted his posture on the couch, trying to create a little space between himself and the two girls pressing close on either side.

The afternoon light caught the faint dampness still in his blue hair from the recent shower, making him look calm and detached despite the charged atmosphere around him.

While their conversation continued, the other girls were also around the apartment.

Muganda worked quietly in the kitchen at the back of the living room, her voluptuous body moving with graceful efficiency as she prepared snacks. She wore a simple black tank top that clung to her massive breasts and shorts that showed off her powerful thighs, her dark hair tied back neatly. She occasionally glanced toward the living room with a calm but watchful expression, her hands slicing vegetables with precise movements.

Yuri was in the bedroom down the hallway, the door slightly ajar, her gothic form visible as she changed into fresh clothes, her pale skin still flushed from the earlier session.

Karen sat by the corner of the couch near Dracula, struggling to look at the screen of the tablet he was playing on.

She leaned in close, her small perky breasts pressing against his arm as she tried to see the game, her cropped top riding up slightly.

Inferna stood at the corner of the room, arms crossed under her large breasts, glaring at Akane and Hanako with clear displeasure.

Her tanned skin glowed under the light, her red hair cascading down her back as her golden eyes narrowed, her tail swaying slowly behind her in irritation at seeing the two girls sitting so close to Rin.

The air in the apartment still carried a faint, lingering musk from the maintenance session, mixing with the smell of Muganda’s cooking.

Then Chiyo said to Akane, her eyes wide and sparkling with pure excitement as she leaned forward,

"Can I see your flames?"

She looked at Akane with puppy dog eyes, her small hands clasped together under her chin, her entire face lighting up with innocent wonder and anticipation.

Akane said, shifting uncomfortably on the couch as she rubbed the back of her neck,

"I don’t do this normally, but well just this once for you okay?"

Her voice was a little shy but warm, her red sweater moving with her breathing as she tried to sound casual despite the flutter in her chest.

She didn’t want to show off, but Chiyo’s cute enthusiasm made it hard to refuse.

Chiyo replied with a bright, happy smile that made her whole face glow,

"Really?? Thanks!"

She bounced slightly in her seat, her ponytail swaying as she clapped her hands once, clearly thrilled at the prospect.

Then Akane used her right hand, slowly bringing out a small flame that danced gently in her palm. The fire started as a tiny spark, then grew steadily into a warm, controlled glow.

She concentrated, shaping the flames carefully with small movements of her fingers, twisting and molding the fire until it formed a beautiful sunflower shape.

The petals flickered with orange and yellow light, the center glowing brighter as the flame held its form perfectly, casting a warm, golden hue across the living room.

The air around her hand warmed noticeably, but the fire stayed controlled and safe, dancing gently without spreading.

Chiyo was so excited her eyes shone brightly as the flames reflected in her eyeballs, making them look like they were sparkling with tiny stars.

She leaned even closer, her mouth open in awe, her small body practically vibrating with joy as she watched the fiery sunflower.

"Wow... you’re really amazing you know," she said, her voice full of genuine admiration.

Akane looked away blushing, her cheeks turning a deeper red as she tried to hide her proud smile. The cute way Chiyo looked at her, telling her she was amazing, made her heart flutter with a mix of embarrassment and pride.

She felt a warm rush in her chest, the compliment hitting harder than she expected, making her glance down at her hand with a shy, satisfied expression.

Then Chiyo turned to Hanako with the same bright curiosity.

"What about you Hanako... do you also have powers?"

Hanako replied calmly, her voice steady and composed as she sat up straighter on the couch. "Well yeah..." She explained her powers to Chiyo with quiet confidence, describing how she could make someone fall in love with her by looking at them, making them do her bidding.

She kept the explanation light, not revealing too much, but her presence felt cool and mysterious as she talked.

After Chiyo hearing all this, Chiyo seemed even more interested in them.

She leaned back on the couch with wide eyes, her small hands clasped together as she said, "Wow... you guys are really incredible."

Her voice was full of genuine awe, her cute face glowing with admiration as she looked between Akane and Hanako, clearly fascinated by their abilities and the world they came from.

The conversation flowed naturally in the modest living room, the afternoon light casting warm patches across the wooden floor as the girls continued chatting.

Muganda occasionally glanced from the kitchen with a calm smile, Yuri peeked from the bedroom door with curious red eyes, Karen leaned closer to Dracula’s tablet with excited little noises, and Inferna remained in the corner, her golden eyes still narrowed in mild displeasure at how close Akane and Hanako were sitting to Rin.

The atmosphere was warm and lively, the earlier tension slowly easing into comfortable conversation as Chiyo enjoyed having visitors, her innocent curiosity bringing smiles to everyone’s faces despite the complicated feelings lingering beneath the surface.

Rin remained silent between Akane and Hanako, his calm blue eyes staring ahead as he let the girls talk, the peaceful afternoon unfolding in unexpected ways around him while the faint sounds of the apartment continued in the background.