𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐌𝐁!

It was why she originally accepted Megumi's proposal. There was an initial fondness and his feelings for her felt genuine. Despite knowing she will outlive him and his son, she still cherished them.... And yet did Megumi truly love her? Is his love shown in leaving her behind in an empty home?

He held her hand tighter… “Tch…I don’t think I’d ever be able t’ leave her on her own.” His words were soft as he held her, now slipping closer and closer until he wrapped his arms around her, though it was tough not letting her know how spooning her affected him as she’d feel him solid against her back.

"I spent most of my life traveling alone.... You'd think I would be used to it but, after getting to feel the comfort and company of a family.... I never realized how lonely I was before..." Her voice was soft as she laid her head down against her husband's pillow. His scent was already fading away...

Tch..forget his back..hers actually looks like she’s been through some stuff. Had it not been for her hair Yusuke would have thought those were scars along her skin. Was she some kind of fighter?? No ‘don’t think about her kicking ass’ he tells himself within the back of his mind..just thinking that she’s kick ass makes him like her even more.

Just as their eyes meet she felt herself being pulled back through the dream and waking up in a chair.

"Ugh... Oh man how long was I out this time?" She grumbles as she rubs her eyes.

"You—Oh my god I'm so so sorry!! I can't believe I had an episode in front of a hottie—customer like you!" She apologizes profusely to the man. "I can't believe that happened, usually I don't have episodes like this." At the very least it doesn't look like she's been out for long.

"Hottie huh? You'd be the first t' think so." (She really isn't) but as for a customer yes. She came in just a bit after your little episode. Nice woman, she wanted to call the ambulance or something. Here ya go." He tapped her desk with his finger where the little scrap of paper was left. That tachibana aoko with her number written a little cutsey.

She was trying to be cute about laughing, but that went out the window. She was indeed laughing fully now as Yuske made a silly face. "Oh my goodness Yuske!" She said in between laughs.

"YEEEAAAA WOOOOO!" Ami cheered as the roller coaster went faster and faster.

It went down the slope, twisting and turning. Ami had her hands in the air the whole time. She was cheering even when they went through the loop-de-loop. When the ride was over Ami was all smiles.

"Woohoo!!!" Ahh he could see or remember why he was soo stoked about these rides growing up. Back then he was never allowed to ride them because of his height but now...yes, the dreams were indeed worth it as he chuckles under his breath before down right laughing while cheering with the rest of the cart until it came to an end.

"Well if you also sleep in the nude feel free to strip and get comfortable." She smiles as she crawls over to lay down on her husband's side of the bed before patting her usual side, offering it to him.

STRIP DOWN!? She said it sooo calmly..why was he nervous now?? He’s fought against a demon that threatened his entire family! He went toe to toe against the yakuza soo why was it that this woman’s words had him so hesitant? This should be nothing more than just a scheme to see her naked..and he did, now all that was left to keep her that way and maybe seduce her to the point she’d give herself over to him and this kink of his would be satiated.

That’s it. He’s wanted this for so many months and now that it’s here…shit, was he actually falling for this woman?? Does the story of how her husband had left her alone soften him up?? Ugh.. ‘head in the game Yusuke’ He coaches himself in his head. “Yeah..yer right..” He spoke softly as he slowly dropped his clothing..but he kept his back against the wall. There’s of course the print of cranes..if she saw that crap..then that’s it for him, he’d be nothing but a criminal in the education system.

“Besides, it can’t be sugar and rainbows for ya down here anyway.” He said with a light chuckle, leaving his lips as he gently takes his wife by the hand and from their big empty bedroom within Tourin’s palace, they’d step into a rift that leads them into the land of the humans or home away from home as Yusuke would call it. The air was lighter, the atmosphere as well, and the sky blue in contrast with Makai’s crimson sky.

"Wha—Wait you're really gonna go? I may not look it but I'm more durable than I look!" She stands up to grab his hand to try and stop him from leaving. "Even when I do it in dreams I still wake up to a mess... If you just leave looking clean people are gonna think something's up." Ugh way to not sound desperate. But hey this could be her one and only chance to sleep with the boy she liked since middle school.

"Are ya serious?? I'm literally giving you an out." That's usually what the new night girls loved to hear, or at least he expected they'd like to hear they weren't going to be used for the night. But here she is, practically doing everything in her power to make sure that something happens.

"For real!? Well consider me a happy bum then!~ I hope you're ready to never be able to get rid of me." She grins from ear to ear before she starts to eat the meal he carefully prepared. "Uwaaaah sugei.... Oh man this is so good, yet you're stuck with me now I'm gonna be that little parasite you'll never be able to get rid of now." She was grinning from ear to ear as some miso dripped down her chin. Hoo boy she sure was a messy eater when she got into it.

It's always a blessing to hear others enjoying his meal especially when the person expresses living their life as a bum to mooch off his cooking and hospitality. "How'd ya expect me t' get a girlfriend if she's gonna come over only t'find out I've already got a hottie at home??"

Oh, what a deliciously deranged mind he had. The thought of it, of him taking her only because she’d let him, made her laugh under her breath. The kind of laugh that tasted like sin. Forbidden. Astaria bit her lip, savouring the ache that came from imagining it play out, the thrill of surrender she could always snatch back at will.

She’d lived through real horrors before, and that was precisely what made this different. Because she knew Yusuke… knew that even his most wicked fantasies would never trespass her boundaries. It was a game, one that only worked because she trusted him to play it right.

“I like that…” Astaria relinquished the vicious assault on her bottom lip from all that biting, crimson eyes pinning Yusuke’s under their ravenous stare. “And if I scream? If I kick up a fuss?”

The question wasn’t fear. It was an invitation.

“If yer kickin’ and screamin’ I’d have t’ gag y- hold on…yer enjoyin’ this aren’t ya?” The way she stepped closer and her breath vibrating across his flesh with every word she spoke clued him in. God his woman was a freak and he’s really enjoying that aspect about her as well. Did that mean she’s corrupting him as well? Hrmmm, well he’s always been impressionable. 

“Awww man…definitely wanted t’ get a good taste of pie tonight..now that I’m awake.” The again, this was probably his doing, all of that hard work and he put in even harder work for the sake of actually passing this damned test. That damn Iwamoto is always finding ways to screw up his damn life. 

"Mrpphhh..." He swallowed the takoyaki that they've bought from a street vendor and the way Yusuke had to fight to not make a scene because of how horrible it tasted. It was like trying to eat a rotten egg..and trash. He'd thank the vendor and made his way towards the the alley so he could spit the portion of food from his mouth. "That's the most disgustin' thing I've ever tasted. What the hell..is Kashi losin' his touch or somethin'??" If his wife were to sample it she'd find it tastes alright..in fact it's probably the man's best takoyaki to date.

Little does Yusuke know, ever since he's been separated from his younger half..the little humanity that was spared in him, his tastebuds have fully converted into those of a Mazoku's. Now he couldn't stomach any other meat than human flesh..which is something he's going to find out.

UNPROMPTED

"Really it tastes bad???" Curious she steals a ball and pops it inside of her mouth. Outside of it being molten on the inside the flavor was perfect. Probably some of Kashi's best. "Hon' you sure yer not sick or something? It tastes perfectly fine to me." There's been some odd diferences ever since his demon and human half split up... Maybe it's worth bringing the two into the clinic to do a welness check?