Bonus Chapter : Bathing together? Miya's Skin Cosplay? Bonus short prelude!

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The fragrance of meat and the sizzling noise of food being grilled wafted through the air. The pair were currently standing inside Miya's kitchen.

Kazuki was currently grilling some kind of meat over a pan that heated itself with magic. Next to him, Miya was making a grilled fish salad. She had her hair tied up in a long ponytail as usual and was wearing a white arpon.

Kazuki sprinkled some seasonings over the nicely browned 'steak?'. He gave Miya a sidelong glance and caught a glimpse of her pale neck. He couldn't explain why, but he found the nape of her neck extremely erotic. Perhaps the aftereffects of their previous 'deed' was still influencing him.

The word newlyweds suddenly popped into his mind and Kazuki started having wild thoughts again. Miya saw him and tilted her head quizzically. Miya then smiled playfully as she grabbed the hem of her apron and daintly lifted it up.

"How do I look?"

"...Really cute. Hundred points...no, a hundred and ten." Miya twirled around like a ballerina and Kazuki found himself saying that naturally. Even though she was the one who'd ask, Miya blushed brightly at Kazuki's honest response. Happy at being praised so, she decided to give him a little reward.

"...Then, how about I only wear this apron?" An electric shock ran through Kazuki's body.

Is this the legendary naked apron I've heard so much about? Kazuki thought, looking at Miya. She was staring at him, timidly fidgeting with the hem of her apron. The look in her eyes agitated him further. However, before he could do anything else, he smelled something burning.

"Oh shit the meat!"

After that, Kazuki had no choice but to eat an overcooked piece of meat.

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As they began setting their table, Kazuki looked down at his piece of meat. The two had originally sat facing each other but Kazuki and Miya had dragged their chairs together so they sat eating next to each other.

"Kazuki, say ahh..." Blushing slightly, Miya brought her fork to Kazuki's mouth. And yes, there were cutleries in this world as well. Kazuki let her feed him naturally. Her face beamed as she watched Kazuki eat her food.

However, truth be told, both Miya and Kazuki weren't exactly good at cooking. They had little skills in culinary arts so both their food ended up tasting quite bland.

Back when he was still a student on Earth, he would never have imagined he might one day eat handmade meals cooked by an Elf beauty from another world.

Wait, there was this one girl who let me try her bento before. Shit, I can't remember how it tasted though.

Kazuki lapsed into thoughts as he tried to recall which girl actually let him eat her lunch before.

Suddenly, Kazuki felt a gaze on him as he awoke from his flashbacks, realising that Miya was staring at him with a very complicated expression on her face.

"...Kazuki, who was that girl?"

He wanted to know how she knew, but he also realized that asking now would be a terible faux pas. A woman's intuition was one of the seven great mysteries of this world and all excuses were worthless before it. He decided to be truthful since he had nothing to hide.

"She was once my classmate back in school."

"...Have you eaten her cooking?"

"Kind of have, yeah."

"Was it delicious?"

"I honestly don't remember that well."

"...I see."

Miya stared long and hard at Kazuki. She then slowly started leaning forward, her gaze still fixed on him.

"Miya?"

"...She knows a part of Kazuki that I don't. And she's even fed you her cooking." Miya suddenly returned to her seat as she cursed under her breath, just loud enough for Kazuki to hear though.

"Keh! She better not show herself in front of me..."

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Soon enough, evening fell and the bright sunlight turned to pale moonlight. Kazuki was currently soaking in the bath, letting his entire body relax in the warm water. The bath cleansed him in both body and soul.

"Haaah, this feels great!" Kazuki was soaking in a tub made from some material only found in the forest and as he let the energy drain from his body, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps heading his way.

There was a loud splash.

"Hmm... This really does feel nice..." And then, Miya was sitting next to him. She scooted over next to Kazuki, before removing her towel, revealing her naked gemlike body.

Her beautiful porcelain colored skin glowed enchantingly in the water and the exposed nape of her neck only served to increase her charm.

Kazuki knew the flush rising up his body now had nothing to do with the heat of the water.

Miya's slightly flushed skin filled his vision. There was a slight blush painting her face, making her look all the more erotic.

His lowerhalf was raring and ready to go as it peeked out with a "You rang, master?"

"...Kazuki, don't you want to look more?" Miya followed up with another attack.

"Master! Target spotting at 12 o' clock!" His breathing started growing ragged.

"...Because I belong to you, Kazuki. So look as much as you want."

Miya abruptly stood up. Bathwater dripped down her soft skin as Kazuki watched a single bead of water trail its way down her body. It passed over her breasts, clung tightly to her slender waist, and trailed down her nether regions before finally running down her thighs and rejoining the larger body of water below it.

There was not a single blemish on her pale skin, and her proportions were almost perfect. She wrapped her arms behind her back, not trying to hide any of herself from Kazuki.

Framed by the fake moon decoration that hung above, her hair glowed around her like a halo. The sight was so perfect that she seemed almost divine. Kazuki only continued to stare, clearly enthralled by the sight of her. No matter how many times he saw before, he could not help but think that her body was really like a goddess.

"Fufu..."

Miya laughed triumphantly as she stared at the part of his body that was being most honest about his feelings. Miya flung herself at him and Kazuki could clearly feel all of her soft bits as she hugged him tight.

What happened after was...well, exactly what anyone would imagine.

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Their idyllic lifestyle in the few days following the 'night that they became one' had been so full of coquesttish flirtation that anyone watching them would have started tearing their hair out in annoyance.

"...Kazuki, how does that feel?"

"Ahhh, yeah that's perfect."

"Fufu... The how about this?"

"Aaah, that's good too."

"Then...this will be even better..."

Miya was currently giving Kazuki a massage.

An honest to goodness, non-erotic massage.

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The door was suddenly closed as Miya headed into another room.

"Kazuki, how about this!?"

Miya was currently wearing a christmas outfit. A santa costume. In her hand was her primary weapon, but now, the bow was also decorated with christmas bells, dyed red and white in color with magic. Her hair was also dyed black with magic as Miya twirled around for Kazuki. Her short skirt fluttered up.

An extravagant deep crimson skirt that emphasized her legs and red stockings that went up to her knees.

Apparently, the Land Of Dawn celebrated Christmas as well.

Kazuki nodded deeply in appreciation as he appraised her. Right now, Miya was currently modeling various clothes coordination in every way for Kazuki. Her fashion show crossed a lot of genres.

"This red and white...it's like an elegant luster of softness and drape. It has the impression of emphasizing your cuteness."

Kazuki then walked behind Miya as he hugged her waist.

"Since it's christmas, I'm getting you as my present, right...?" Kazuki whispered into Miya's ears.

"Tsu, she, sheesh-" Miya couldn't say anything in front of Kazuki's gaze that was meltingly sweet but she was also unable to hide her happiness and her lips couldn't stop grinning.

A sweet atmosphere that should be expressed as 'containing sugar content that would destroy your palate' was spreading through the room.

"...Then, next is this-!"

What appeared next was a Miya with golden-blonde hair. She had once again changed the color of her hair using magic. Draped around her body, was a lovely pink skirt. Two fake white angel wings sprouted from her back and instead of bells, her bow was now fitted with two hearts and part of it's color was changed to a bright pink. It had a kind of psychedelic style to it.

Three pink roses were tugged snugly on Miya's head. She didn't need any form of cosmetics. Her looks were already beyond the realm where modern day cosmetics could produce any effects on her. Kazuki stared at Miya fixedly. Big and beautiful enticing eyes that made a person feel her strong will was part of Miya's individual characteristic. Her beautifully growing eyelashes strongly emphasized her eyes like a frame.

The layers on her pink seemed to spread out dreamily, sending one into a dreamlike world of sweetness and pleasure.

This is shangri-la.

Kazuki bowed his head. [Thank you very much.]

The white stockings seemed to accentuate her milky white legs and the heart-shaped ribbon around her neck increased her cuteness level. Her hands that were covered in white long gloves were entwined fidgetingly in front of her body. Her figure was so lovely that Kazuki spontaneously felt like hugging her tightly.

In fact, Kazuki wordlessly walked toward Miya and hugged her while being careful to not crumple the dress.

"My mind got blown away abit. Your appearance now is exactly like a candy...both sweet and alluring...so much so that I feel like eating you right now." Kazuki planted a kiss on Miya's cheek and her face blushed the color of her clothes.

Miya then asked Kazuki.

「From 1 to 10, what is the score?」. Kazuki answered「Full score」 without hesitation.

What happened after was...well...

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"Kazuki, I have to do this..."

As Kazuki reached out for the girl's hand, she placed her hand gently on his cheek.

Bringing their faces closer till their nose almost touched, the girl who possesed both golden and black hair smiled with affection as droplets of tears streaked down her face.

"This is my destiny, Kazuki. This war can only be stopped if I do this...If not, peace can never arrive in the Land Of Dawn."

However, Kazuki could not accept it. He pleaded again with the girl.

"Even so, you don't have to do it alone. I told you before...I will not let you get hurt again." The girl gently placed her lips over Kazuki. A salty kiss due to her tears but nonetheless, it conveyed all her feelings.

Seperating their lips, the girl once again sent a warm smile at Kazuki, her eyes blazing with determination.

"I love you Kazuki...I love you so much. But, I can't let you get hurt. This is my battle." As the girl turned around and prepared to leave, Kazuki reached out again to stop her. However, she raised a hand and a golden barrier was erected in front of him.

As Kazuki channeled lightning into his right hand to break through the barrier, the girl whispered a chant as she blew a breath of golden particles towards him.

As the golden particles reached Kazuki, he felt a wave of fatigue wash over him as a brilliant flash of light started surrounding him.

Kazuki once again tried to reach out his hand towards the girl.

"I am sorry Kazuki...Please forget me. The Abyss will definitely rise again in the future. Your important people are waiting for you there as well...I really wish I can join you...to cook for you, to be there for you and care for you... ..."

Kazuki struggled to tie his consciousness as he watched the girl's silhouette start to get further and further away.

"I will definitely find you again! Even if you erase my memories of what happened, I will still find you in the future...No matter what it takes. I swear. When that time comes, I won't let you go ever again."

Tears streamed down the girl's face as she turned around one last time.

Face stained with tears, she smiled again as her silhouette starting fading.

"I will be waiting for you Kazuki..."

"No matter how many years it takes..."

Her voice was faint but Kazuki still heard it clearly.

"I will always love you Kazuki. Always."

Finally, Kazuki felt his consciousness fade and his vision became a pitch black.

"I promise you. In the future...--"

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"We will meet again."