By evening, Takeru and Aka quickly prepared dinner for everyone. However, while Takeru worked diligently, Aka was mostly snacking.
"You took the kitchen job mainly to enjoy and sample the food, didn’t you?" Seeing Aka constantly swallowing food, Takeru said with amusent.
"Not at all. I’m mainly testing your cooking skills. It would be troubleso if everyone ate spoiled food." Hearing Takeru’s words, Aka calmly refuted, but if it weren’t for her mouth never stopping, Takeru might have believed her.
Seeing Aka’s deanor, Takeru smiled knowingly. Despite a tragic past and still being tornted by imnse pain, she could remain steadfast. That was part of Aka’s charm.
"What are you thinking?" Suddenly, Aka seed to sense sothing, looking at Takeru curiously.
"Nothing much." Hearing her question, Takeru simply showed a gentle smile.
"Really?" Seeing Takeru’s affectionate smile, Aka felt an inexplicable, tingling sensation in her heart. Unconsciously, she turned her head away, too shy to keep looking at Takeru.
"Mhm." Faced with Aka’s doubt, Takeru continued with a gentle smile...
"Wow, delicious! Really great!"
"I want another bowl of rice!"
" too!"
"Please!"
Soon, as night fell, everyone gathered and enjoyed the food Takeru prepared, showing expressions of delight.
"I understand." Faced with their requests, Takeru didn’t say much, calmly serving more rice.
As night deepened, Takeru went to the grassland not far from the base. Lying there, watching the beautiful night sky and feeling the breeze, his heart felt incredibly peaceful.
Although he hadn’t been matched with his team this ti, Takeru silently wished them well. With two full months this ti, Takeru decided to, besides exploring potential missions, use these two months for training.
"Sothing wrong? Not used to this place?" Just as Takeru was thinking, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.
"No, just feeling things happened a bit suddenly today." Takeru had naturally sensed Leone’s approach long ago.
"Is that so? But don’t worry. No matter what happens, I’ll definitely protect you!" Hearing Takeru’s words, Leone also lay down, then hugged Takeru intimately.
"You’re too close!" The physical contact made Takeru’s breathing slightly rapid. Leone was just too enthusiastic, and Takeru was a vigorous young man.
Sensing Takeru’s change, Leone showed a sly smile but didn’t let go. For so reason, from the first glance, Leone felt a strong affinity for Takeru.
Of course, Takeru’s earlier rescue act and hatred for the empire might have contributed, but more so, Takeru’s unique aura attracted Leone.
"How did you join Night Raid, Leone?" Sensing Leone had no intention of letting go, Takeru gently spoke to divert his attention. Otherwise, Takeru might really do sothing inappropriate.
"? I grew up in the capital’s slums, Slum. I killed so nobles because I couldn’t stand their cruel ga of trampling children with horses. That’s why I later received an invitation from the boss and joined Night Raid."
Hearing Takeru’s question, Leone seed to recall so unpleasant mories as she spoke.
Sensing the change in Leone’s emotions, Takeru sighed softly, ’Although Leone made it sound simple, it must have been an unforgettable mory for her.’
’The capital was truly too rotten. Apart from the chief culprit, the Pri Minister, the puppet emperor also played a part.’
’From what I rembered in the Ani, Night Raid’s mbers fought for revolution. Yet, in the end, apart from Aka and the boss, Najenda, none of the mbers present survived. Even Leone, when everything was almost over, had her Teigu destroyed by the Pri Minister using his own Teigu, then was shot...’ (T/N: The Author is only using the Ani story, not the manga.)
’With her tenacious will, Leone managed to kill the Pri Minister. Then, injured, she bid farewell to Aka with a smile, only to die alone in a rarely visited alley, with everyone unaware of her death...’
Then, Takeru and Leone fell silent. Leone still didn’t seem to want to let go of Takeru. So, holding him, she soon fell asleep. Feeling Leone’s breathing beco steady, Takeru was both amused and helpless.
’She really was unguarded.’ Of course, Takeru had no intention of doing anything. He also closed his eyes to ditate.
Ti flew by. As sunlight rose, Takeru opened his eyes, feeling both a heavy weight on his body and a soft, fragrant sensation. The cause was Leone, who had completely used Takeru as a body pillow. Takeru and Leone had slept in this position all night.
Seeing Leone’s sleeping face with a slight smile, Takeru shook his head helplessly. Then, Takeru tried to carefully roll Leone over. But Leone’s grip seed tight, making it impossible for Takeru to move her. Instead, his movent caused Leone’s eyes to flutter, and she soon woke up.
Upon waking, Leone saw Takeru close by and was stunned. But true to her bold personality, although inwardly shy, she didn’t show it outwardly. Quickly recalling yesterday’s events, she imdiately understood the situation.
"Morning, Takeru!" After rembering, she greeted Takeru with a cheerful smile.
"Morning. But could you let go now?" Sensing Leone’s action, Takeru spoke helplessly.
"Hehe, holding you was too comfortable, so I fell asleep without realizing!" Hearing this, Leone just smiled and also released her arms and legs...
Takeru didn’t know what expression to make. He sat up, patted his head, stretched a bit, then headed towards the river to wash up.
As for Leone, watching Takeru’s departing back, she felt sowhat dazed, covering her heart. She felt her heartbeat quicken.
It might sound absurd, but she seed to have genuinely fallen in love at first sight with Takeru...
Takeru, naturally unaware of Leone’s inner thoughts, washed up and headed back to the base. Upon returning, he encountered Aka.
"Takeru, ti to prepare breakfast." Seeing Takeru, Aka pulled him towards the kitchen.
Seeing this, Takeru nodded and quickly got busy. About forty minutes later, a lavish breakfast was ready. Aka, while sneaking bites, brought all the dishes to the table.
"Morning, Takeru! You worked hard!" Bulat greeted Takeru with a sunny smile.
"No problem." Hearing his words, Takeru just smiled and shook his head.
"Morning, Takeru!" Soon, Sheele arrived at the table, greeting Takeru with a gentle smile.
"Morning!"
"You worked hard!" Leone also soon tidied up and ca to the table. She acted completely normal, as if forgetting last night’s and this morning’s events.
Besides these three and Aka, Lubbock and Mine weren’t as punctual, obviously still sleeping in. Everyone seed used to it, enjoying breakfast on their own...
"Hey, Takeru, let’s train together. As assassins, a strong body is essential!" After breakfast, Bulat invited Takeru.
"That’s fine." Hearing his words, Takeru nodded calmly.
Takeru held no ill will towards Bulat. Apart from being gay, Bulat was truly a great person.
Then, Takeru and Bulat went to the spacious courtyard. At Bulat’s invitation, they started doing push-ups.
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