A painful pause.

"How long are you going to stare at me like that?" Vergil asked, watching Stella still lying on his body, staring at him with an indecipherable expression. 

"Leave me alone," she muttered, without looking away. But there was no irritation in her voice - just a strange serenity. As if he were a fascinating landscape, something that filled her eyes and soul with peace. 

Vergil let out a low laugh and slid his fingers through the Candy Demon Queen's soft hair. 

"Fufufu, I think I'll go and buy some treats later." 

Before Stella could reply, the bedroom door slowly opened. A female figure wearing a maid's uniform stood on the threshold. Even though he didn't need to see her face clearly, Vergil recognized her immediately by the golden shade of her hair. 

"Hi, Novah," he greeted, with a carefree smile.