Troublesome Twin

I walked through the hallway of Tenshukaku silently as I pondered on my next move. Inazuma is quite peaceful nowadays, and there's only a few problems that need to be fixed. Finishing the alliance with Sangonomiya, visiting the Grand Narukami Shrine to give the Kitsune Saiguu a new vessel, and a new chief to lead the clan of the currently scattered onis.

The first two are already underway, and I also have someone in mind who could be the new chief. I might as well ask Lumine, too, for help. She might know a few wandering onis from her travels. 

For the oni chief, the requirement, of course, is being an oni, since it would be harder for them to accept if the person isn't one. Chiyo wouldn't fit, nor would her adopted children, and that Arataki Itto guy I've heard of is more of a brawler than a leader. I've only been close to an oni once in my past life, but she fits the criteria perfectly.

'Summoning her is easy, with my memories as a catalyst. Severing the connection though... should be fine... I'm just hijacking one of them, so surely they wouldn't get mad... Even if they did, they can't reach me here! A perfect plan as always, as expected of myself!' I chuckled softly, praising my brilliance.

"It seemed like you're having fun. Did it feel that good to play with a pure maiden's heart?" I heard a chilling voice I recognized, before somebody appeared in my sight.

"It isn't like that, I wouldn't dare pursue someone, just after you've opened up to me..." I hurriedly dashed in front of my beautiful Ei, and pulled her into my chest to appease her.

"I know... I'm just teasing you. I came back faster, and decided to check on your meeting."

"Why did you decide on giving her your blessing though?" She asked, with a curious expression.

"A small investment for the future. I also planned on blessing a few more promising ones, then... Nevermind... My blessing is just a simple one, it enhances their overall elemental control. So don't worry too much about it, it doesn't have any hidden meaning." I reassured her, while patting her head.

"purrr... Do you need my help? Should I give them my blessing too?"

"I'll think about it... For now, where is Makoto?"

"She's in her office, working like you ordered. I think I deserve a reward... Right?" Ei pleaded sensually.

"... Wait for me in your room, I need talk to Makoto for a bit. I'll be as quick as I can." I gave the best answer I could think of.

"Un... I'll be waiting." She nodded with a smile, kissed my lips for a moment, before leaving satisfied.

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"Yahallo! Makoto, you alive?" I barged in with a voice that can give nightmares. There I saw a tired friend of mine, drowning in documents.

"Lu-chan~, Help me!" Exclaimed Makoto, using her leftover energy.

"I've brought some snacks. Mind joining me for tea?" I suggested, to which she nodded vigorously.

"Carry me, Lu-chan~! I can't move my body anymore." She cutely requested.

"Okay, okay, I'm coming over there." I answered, after preparing our table. I carefully carried the exhausted Makoto, and took a sofa from my belongings.

"Lu-chan~, Are you a robber perhaps? Where do you get these things?"

"Why am I always accused as a bad guy?! I don't remember doing something to tarnish my reputation!" I complained, while the lady in my arms just giggled.

"How cruel of you Makoto~, laughing at your friend's misfortune. As punishment, you'll be at my palm today." I said with an evil grin.

"Eh? Wha-What are you doing Lu?" The bewildered Makoto asked, as I sat her on my lap. Sensing that she couldn't move, she confusingly stared at me.

"Does it bother you, Makoto-chan~? Here, open your mouth... Ahhh..." I answered playfully, before taking a snack near her mouth. 

"I don't mind..." She whispered while blushing, then yielded to me, eating the food I had prepared for her. We silently enjoyed the moment, as I fed her myself slowly, to regain her energy.

"Do you feel fine now Makoto? Although I wanted you to work here, I wouldn't like it if you pushed yourself too much you know? I'm sure Ei wouldn't want that either." I softly said to the silent former archon. I caressed her, and made her stare at me.

"I told you to leave these things to the others didn't I? We'll be going to Sangonomiya tomorrow, you should rest for now." I continued with a gentle smile.

"I just wanted to help you..."

"I know... and you've helped me plenty enough already."

"I lost my powers... but I wanted to be useful to you..."

"You are, and I wouldn't let someone else say otherwise."

"You won't leave me behind... again?"

"I won't, and I'm sure Ei wouldn't like that either."

"......"

"I heard your voice..."

"I saw everything and felt your touch..."

"I remember your suffering clearly..."

"....."

"Nothing would've happened if not for me!"

"It's not your fault Makoto..."

"B-But you and a lot of my people died because of it..."

"Its an unfortunate accident, no one could've predicted something like that to happen."

"I have to atone for my failure..."

"Shhhh... You did, and because of your will, that sakura tree bloomed."

"And like I said, we'll be going to Sangonomiya tomorrow. You'll have plenty of chances to fix what you can." I embraced the teary girl.

"You should rest now..." I whispered softly into her ears, removing her flowing tears.

"....."

"... It's unfair..."

"Hmm?" I muttered with confusion.

"... You're unfair..." She said clearly, before closing her eyes and falling asleep.

I stared at the sleeping Makoto, silently, hearing her whisper some incomplete words I couldn't understand. I decided to postpone my time with Ei, and I'm sure she'll understand once I explain it.

Letting the former archon sleep peacefully, I contacted Lumine secretly using the gem I gave her. We talked for a bit silently, before I requested for her to accompany us to Sangonomiya Island. She agreed without hesitation, saying she had something to give to me. I thanked her and said that I would have a gift for her later once we met.

'I should prepare something for that little creature too huh... Well, I heard from Lumine that she's a glutton, so any food should be fine.' Breaking away from my I thoughts, I teleported to Ei's room and gestured for her to keep silent. 

She saw her sleeping sister, and understood what had happened. The three of us slept peacefully, lending the twins both my arms.