Chapter 27:

Adjusting and Investigating

Fangs and Facades


As Saori, Yuna, and Mika settled into their new living situation in the workshop, they continued their investigation while navigating the challenges of living together.

One evening, Saori and Yuna found themselves alone in the workshop while Mika was out gathering information. The close quarters led to a few semi-intimate encounters between the couple, such as Saori helping Yuna with a stubborn zipper on her dress, their faces mere inches apart.

Yuna blushed and stammered, "T-thank you, Saori."

Saori smiled warmly. "No problem, Yuna. That's what I'm here for."

As if on cue, Mika returned, smirking as she caught them in the moment. "Well, well, what do we have here? Am I interrupting something?"

Saori rolled her eyes but played along with Mika's teasing. "Just helping Yuna out. Nothing for you to get excited about, Mika."

Yuna, still blushing, attempted to change the subject. "S-so, Mika, what did you find out?"

Mika shared the information she had gathered, including a brief description of a mysterious woman who seemed to be connected to the recent attacks. They didn't know her name or any other details, but it was a crucial piece of the puzzle.

The trio continued to live and work together, adjusting to their new sleeping arrangements. They had settled on three beds, but one morning, Mika found Saori in Yuna's bed, their bodies entwined.

Mika couldn't resist teasing them. "Oooh, what happened here last night? You two have some fun while I was asleep?"

Yuna turned beet red, her stammer even more pronounced than usual. "W-we just... I m-mean, we didn't... It's n-not what it looks like!"

Saori, smirking, decided to play along with Mika's teasing. "Well, I can't deny that Yuna and I got pretty close."

Yuna's embarrassment reached its peak, making it almost impossible for her to speak. "I-I... Sa-Saori!"

Saori continued playing along, becoming more descriptive in recounting the previous night. "Oh, you know, Yuna and I started off with some innocent cuddling, but then things got a little more heated. Our hands started wandering, and..."

Mika's eyes widened with interest, while Yuna's embarrassment only grew. "Sa-Saori! Th-that's enough!"

Saori grinned at Yuna's reaction, but Mika couldn't help but chime in. "Oh, come on, Yuna! Don't leave us hanging. What happened next?"

Yuna covered her face with her hands, stammering, "N-nothing! Nothing happened!"

Seeing that Yuna had reached her limit, Saori decided to end the teasing. She pulled Yuna aside and spoke softly, "Hey, I'm sorry if I took it too far. You know I would never really share our private moments like that."

Yuna nodded, her blush fading. "I-I know, Saori. It's just... I'm not used to this kind of teasing."

Saori hugged Yuna gently. "I understand. I promise I won't take it that far again, okay?"

Yuna smiled and hugged Saori back. "Thank you, Saori. I appreciate it."