Huh?

Kiri smiled at the confused Touya as if he were teasing him.

Since Ive been busy, and youve been taking care of Natsuki and Akio, we havent had much time to talk just the two of us, buteven though we all live in the same house, Im the only one who gets treated differently, huh.

Thats not it.

Straightening his posture, Touya decided he needed to tell him how he felt. The way he felt when Kiri stroked his headhow it felt sweet, like experiencing the flavor of a pastry for the first time, and how it was very dear to him, almost to the point of craving it.

Im very thankful for you, Kiri. If you didnt help me when I first woke up hereI dont know what would have happened to me. Its not just Natsuki and Akio, but you too, of course. I dont want to lose the bond the three of us have formed.

Im glad. I was included in your thoughts.

When he smiled happily, even though he knew being his wife was just a misunderstanding, Touyas face became warm. It had way too much of an effect on himhe thought, as he frantically tried to change the subject.

Kiriyou said youve been busy, you mean with your work in the human world? I heard about it from Akio. That a youkai called a soul eater has appeared.

Akio only told you about it, huh. Thats good.

I was curious about it, so I asked. That youkaieats souls, and takes on their victims form, right?