Chapter 5 : Not Just a Monster

The Next Day.

"…" — Kojou woke up to see Asagi, who seemed to have been watching his sleeping face with a gentle smile.

"Good morning," Asagi said, pressing a soft kiss to her beloved man's lips.

"Good morning," Kojou replied, hugging Asagi's waist—causing her to wince in pain. "Sorry… I went too far last night."

Unlike Asagi, whose physical abilities were no different from an ordinary person's, Kojou possessed immense stamina—and this applied to his high sex drive as well. He was never satisfied with just once or twice, continuing until morning as he took Asagi. That's why her body ached: he'd been rough with her during their first night together.

"No need to apologize," Asagi smiled, caressing Kojou's face with love and devotion. "But at this rate, my body won't keep up with your sexual appetite."

"…" Hearing this, Kojou could only blush. Despite having had sex repeatedly the night before, he was already ready for another round.

"That's why I'll allow you to have a harem," Asagi said seriously, still stroking his face. "Even though I wanted to keep you all to myself… I'm content being your first woman."

"Asagi…" Kojou was deeply moved that she'd willingly share him with others just for his sake. "Don't worry. I won't take any other women—at least not anytime soon."

Kojou was sincere. The most important thing to him now was Asagi, the girl who'd always supported him and stayed by his side, even after he'd become a monster beyond reason.

"Do you want to eat something? You lost a lot of blood last night," Kojou asked worriedly. He hadn't just drunk her blood—she'd bled too, since yesterday was her first time.

"No need. I'll just go back to sleep," Asagi shook her head gently, then pointed to his phone. "By the way, Nagisa-chan has been calling you since morning. I put it on silent because you were asleep, and I didn't want to wake you."

"Nagisa… Damn it, I forgot to tell her I wasn't coming home last night," Kojou sighed, remembering how mentally exhausted he'd been yesterday.

"It's fine. Go home—Nagisa-chan must be worried sick by now," Asagi said, seeing Kojou torn between staying with her and returning to reassure his little sister.

"But—" Kojou started, only for Asagi to gently press a finger to his lips.

"No 'buts,'" Asagi smiled softly, kissing his lips briefly before speaking. "I know you're worried about me, but you have to go back. Nagisa-chan won't calm down until she sees you're safe."

"Also, I want to sleep and rest… and I don't think I'll be able to sleep with this poking my stomach," Asagi added, gripping Kojou's "dragon," which was clearly aroused despite not having calmed down since yesterday.

"Alright. But if you need anything, don't hesitate to tell me," Kojou said, kissing Asagi's forehead tenderly. "I love you… and thank you for staying with me even after learning I'm just a monster."

"Kojou, have more confidence. You're my beloved now," Asagi said firmly, cupping his cheeks. "And don't call yourself a monster. Even if you've become the Fourth Primogenitor, you're still you."

"Thank you, Asagi," Kojou smiled, kissing her palm lovingly before standing up. "Then I'll leave. Take care of yourself."

"Mmm…" Asagi nodded, closing her eyes to go back to sleep. She was utterly exhausted.

Kojou quickly dressed, kissed Asagi's forehead, and left to return home—where Nagisa was surely frantic with worry.

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XXXXXXX Apartment Complex, Unit 704.

"I'm home…" Kojou said, taking off his shoes and placing them in the designated spot before entering the apartment.

He walked down the hallway and opened the door to the living room, where Nagisa was cooking dinner in the kitchen but stopped when she saw him.

"Kojou-kun!! Are you okay?!" Nagisa didn't hesitate to abandon what she was doing, rushing to Kojou to check for injuries.

"I'm fine," Kojou smirked, letting Nagisa inspect him from head to toe to confirm he was unharmed.

Truthfully, Kojou couldn't help but feel guilty for worrying such a sweet, loving creature.

"Thank goodness you're safe," Nagisa said, patting her chest in relief. "I was so worried you'd gotten caught up in something troublesome since you didn't come home last night."

"Ah, sorry for worrying you. I was working on homework at Asagi's place and forgot to call," Kojou apologized, patting Nagisa's head.

"I see. But don't forget to call next time—I almost died of worry!" Nagisa puffed her cheeks and looked away, though the head pats clearly worked; she didn't seem too angry.

"I said I'm sorry," Kojou replied, but Nagisa wasn't about to let him off with just an apology. "I'll take you out to play somewhere soon, so don't be mad."

"Is that a promise?" Nagisa's eyes sparkled with hope at his words. It had been a while since the two of them had gone out together.

"It's a promise," Kojou nodded, linking his pinky finger with hers. "Now, let me go take a shower. It's hot outside, and I'm drenched in sweat."

"Fine, but don't take too long. Lunch will be ready soon," Nagisa said, hurrying back to the kitchen after securing Kojou's promise. She didn't want to have to start cooking all over again.

"…" For a moment, Kojou stared at Nagisa with a complicated expression before heading to the shower, his thoughts unreadable.

"…" As for Nagisa, she was delighted by Kojou's promise, humming happily as she cooked—completely oblivious to his troubled gaze.

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