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In a relatively well-guarded stronghold, the group found the captured Yui Yuigahama. Speaking of which, this girl was quite unlucky. Just on a weekend evening, she had arranged to go shopping with her friend and was targeted by a lone demon. Fortunately, Yui's luck held out, and before the demons could eat her, she was rescued by Yuto, who arrived just in time.
"Wuwu… Miko, I almost thought I'd never see you again!"
With shoulder-length pink hair, a cute and gentle face, and an impressively large chest, Yui Yuigahama stood out as one of the heroines of Oregairu. She wore a white blouse layered with a light blue knitted vest. Below her slender waist was a pleated miniskirt, a staple among Japanese schoolgirls, revealing a generous portion of her plump, fair thighs. At this moment, she looked pitiful, her face streaked with tears like pear blossoms in the rain.
"It's okay now, Yui… We both survived."
Clinging tightly to her friend, whose figure far surpassed that of their peers, the golden-eyed Miko Yotsuya felt a wave of emotion after the day's ordeal. Right now, all she wanted was to get home, spend time with her mother, take a hot bath, and sink into a deep sleep.
'It's time to go home,' Yuto thought.
Having been away from his girls for half a year, his eagerness to return matched Miko's. Summoning the Sea of Life, he swept away the remaining enemies on the corpse-littered battlefield. Without lingering for small talk, he swiftly departed with the girls in tow.
...…..
"So, this is the place."
Moments later, Yuto and the pink-haired girl stood at the door of the Yuigahama residence, waiting for someone inside to let them in.
"Unbelievable… I actually lost my house keys. My luck is truly terrible," Yui groaned. After being kidnapped by demons and nearly losing her life, she now faced the awkward predicament of being locked out of her own home. Her day couldn't get any worse.
"Yui, I've already stationed Basmu in the sky near your house. Tonight, you can sleep soundly without worrying about demons or monsters bothering you," Yuto said, stretching lazily.
Basmu, one of the eleven magical beasts born of Tiamat from Fate, was a venomous, horned serpent with two legs and wings. Once summoned by Semiramis in Fate/Apocrypha using the power of the Hanging Gardens, this ancient creature now stood guard over Yui's home. With its protection, she had nothing to fear.
"Phew, Yuto-kun… Thank you so much for today," Yui said, patting her heaving chest in relief. The motion caught Yuto's eye, and he couldn't help but enjoy the sight.
To Yui, this noble and mysterious boy inspired gratitude, curiosity, and above all, awe at his incredible strength.
'So many powerful demons, all taken down by Yuto-kun alone… How did he do it? she wondered. I heard from Kagura that he's a student at Shuchiin Academy… So he's the boy who's been on leave for six months.'
Just as Yui was about to say more, the half-open door swung wide.
"Yui, do you have a friend over? Did you forget your keys again today?"
A beautiful woman stepped out, her hair color and features strikingly similar to Yui's. She paused upon seeing Yuto, sizing him up briefly before flashing Yui a suggestive smile.
"Oh my, this classmate… My Yui has never brought a boy home before. In all these years, you're the first."
A fragrance like orchid and musk drifted into Yuto's senses. This woman's charming smile was as gentle as water, brimming with allure. At that moment, Yuto understood why Yui's figure was so remarkable, it was clearly inherited. Mrs. Yuigahama's own curves were just as impressive, and her mature, womanly charm outshone Yui's youthful innocence, leaving an even stronger impression.
"Mom! Stop saying unnecessary things and go inside already!" Yui exclaimed, her face flushing red as she stamped her foot in embarrassment. She hurriedly pushed her mother, who still seemed eager to chat with Yuto.
"Eh? Let Mom talk to this friend a bit more…"
"Yui-chan, really… Alright, alright, Mom will go inside now."
Seemingly misunderstanding the situation, Mrs. Yuigahama playfully pouted at her daughter but was gently ushered indoors with a warm smile. Before disappearing, she cast a lingering glance back at Yuto, her captivating eyes leaving an unforgettable mark.
After seeing Yui off, Yuto rode a constructed magical beast back to his own home. In the familiar grand villa, the girls he hadn't seen in ages were already waiting at the entrance.
"Six months… Do you know how I've spent these past six months?"
Utaha Kasumigaoka stood there in black Balenciaga heels, her long, slender legs wrapped in sheer 12-denier black stockings. Her beauty and figure remained as striking and seductive as ever. After half a year, his girlfriend seemed even more alluring. Her once-youthful demeanor now tinged with a subtle maturity. Her wine-red eyes shimmered with a hint of desire.
"It's been so long. Knowing you, I bet you've had your fill. But don't forget… The rest of us sisters have been starving."
Yuto gave a wry smile. It seemed Utaha and the others had been pent up for months. Even at the doorstep, their hands were already wandering.
Inside the house, alongside Utaha were Megumi Kato, Marin Kitagawa, and Mafuyu Kirisu as well as Yomi Isayama, Ayame Jinguuji, and others all gathered together. Facing their eager stares, Yuto knew tonight would be a challenging battle.
...…
Yamabuki Otome felt as though she'd been trapped in a dream. In it, she was a samurai's daughter, enamored with ancient poetry and literature. But a female fox demon, Hagoromo Gitsune had targeted her, stealing her body at a young age and locking her in an endless nightmare. In a daze, her sealed spirit slowly fused back with her old form.
The next moment, Yamabuki Otome opened her beautiful eyes, finding herself standing amid a surging sea of blood. Before her stretched a deep, dark ocean. The unsettling crimson surrounded her, yet she felt no discomfort or fear. It was as comforting as a mother's embrace, familiar and warm.
"You're awake?"
A handsome young man appeared behind her, meeting the gaze of the girl. With long black hair, dark eyes, and a pure black JK skirt, Yamabuki Otome's skin glowed with an almost ethereal fairness.
"Who are you?"
Her eyes were as pure as a child's, leaving Yuto momentarily speechless.
"I'm Yuto, the one who freed you from Hagoromo Gitsune's grasp."
"I see… So it's been a thousand years."
An hour later, after hearing Yuto's explanation, a mix of sorrow and reflection crossed the black-haired girl's lovely face. A hundred years had passed in an instant. Friends, family, and loved ones from a millennium ago were long gone, reduced to dust. Facing an uncertain future, Yamabuki Otome felt utterly lost.
"If you'd like, why not come to the real world and live with me?" Yuto suggested, moved by pity for the bewildered girl. Such a kind soul deserved a home.
"Don't worry, my place is big. You can pick any room to sleep in. Plus, I've got plenty of girls around who can teach you the basics of modern life."
"I… Father, thank you."
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Yuto froze as Yamabuki Otome stepped forward and kissed his cheek. He looked up in surprise at the blushing girl.
"You gave me a second life… That's why I want to be close to you."
She flashed a playful smile, her cool beauty blooming like a peach blossom. Yuto realized then that, having inherited Tiamat's spirit base, he also wielded her divine authority. The Mesopotamian creation goddess loved all life on Earth with boundless kindness. In a way, every being was her child, and she was their mother.
Yamabuki Otome had been dead in all but name; her body possessed by Hagoromo Gitsune for a thousand years. No one could survive such a prolonged separation of body and soul. Without Yuto's Sea of Life, she'd have perished even after being freed. Since he was male, she called him "Father" instead of "Mother," though the title still felt strange. He'd need time to adjust.
Stepping out of the bedroom, the girls chatting in the living room immediately spotted the tragic beauty. Without Yuto saying a word, they swarmed her with concern and questions. Ignoring her pleading glances, Yuto grabbed his backpack, eager to visit the school he'd been away from for so long.
...….
Sunlight streamed down, the sky clear and bright. It had been ages since Yuto last set foot in Shuchiin Academy. The campus was as peaceful as ever. As he entered, he drew attention of many students.
"Look! Who's that boy? He's so handsome!"
"Let me see… Oh, that's Yuto-senpai from third year. You first-years wouldn't know him."
"Eh, a third-year senpai… So we won't see him after he graduates next year? What a shame. I should've enrolled sooner."
The chatter of younger girls filled the air, their fair legs and miniskirts catching his eye. This long-lost tranquility felt refreshing. After greeting the beautiful guard at the gate, he strolled to his new class: Third Year A.
With the new semester came a class shuffle. Megumi Kato and Marin Kitagawa were no longer there. Instead, Yukino Yukinoshita and Kaguya Shinomiya now sat to his left and right.
'Speaking of which, Utaha's already in her first year of university… I should ask her out soon,' Yuto mused.
Just as he settled in, a faint fragrance drifted over.
"Long time no see. Do you remember me, Yuto-kun?"
The voice was familiar. Turning, he saw Ai Hayasaka's graceful figure. Her black dress hugged her slim waist, a light brown jacket tied around it. Black tights clad her long legs, her look simple yet elegant. She wasn't in gal mode or her "Haysaca" persona but her usual maid attire.
Yuto didn't buy that this meeting with Kaguya's cunning maid was a coincidence. As she struck up a conversation, he began to suspect her motives.
'Hakudoshi from InuYasha has mind-reading powers… Might as well give it a try,' he thought.
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