TOH
Perhaps if he followed her, he would have seen the destruction she caused with his own eyes. Would that have put him off seeing her? He doubts it. 'I may have fallen in love with her on the spot.'
"When I saw you walking off with that old man, I was disappointed."
Sumire chuckled. "Did you think I was just a regular girl throwing themselves at a rich guy?"
He did have those thoughts. A girl like that throwing herself at an old man, when she could do so much better?
"But then after a while, I noticed you sneaking out. I saw that old man wasn't with you anymore and-"
"You saw the blood."
Toh nodded.
"You know if a normal person saw that, they would report the other individual. Why didn't you?"
Toh cups her face and leans forward to lightly kiss her lips.
"Because I was so turned on." He moved his lips to her ears. "You have no idea what seeing you like that did to me."
"Ahem." Sumire coughs. "Don't you think being turned on by violence is strange?"
Toh raised his eyebrow. "Are you really one to talk to there?"
Sumire sighs. "That's true, I'm just as strange." She trails off. "But, you don't mind that do you?"
"Not at all, it's a rather charming quality of you that I like."
"I haven't been on any jobs like that since we started dating. Rather after the last one, I told Aki-san I didn't want to do them anymore."
"Because of me?" Toh wondered.
Sumire's cheeks colour. "I-I mean, it would be really awkward if I had a mission to seduce someone while dating you. Besides, even I have my morals, I really hate flirting with those old men." She trails off and gagged. "Especially the ones that get all handsy."
Toh's gaze dimmed at the thought. Already the image of Sumire walking away with that old man flashed through his mind.
"Err, so you don't have to worry or anything. I've been declining such work now."
"I see, that's good to know."
"You seem bothered by it."
"Truthfully Sumire, it's getting hard for me to keep this relationship hidden." Toh admitted. "Although everyone in your school knows about us. When we are in public, you always disguise yourself."
It doesn't help how she is an idol on the verge of debuting either.
An idol, for someone who hasn't debuted yet. Ibuki Sumire is extremely popular. While there are many negative rumors about her, those who have heard her sing are huge fans.
Sumire caresses his face. "Is me being an idol going to impact our relationship?"
"It's true I'm not exactly fond of the idea of people ogling at my girlfriend's photos. But, at the same time I understand that is just how the entertainment industry works. Especially idols." Toh trails off. "Why did you choose to become an idol?"
Sumire blinked. "You don't think idols are cool?"
Toh sighs. "Most idols don't exactly have the best reputation. There are many who bad mouth them, and they aren't skilled."
Sumire laughs. "Wow, you're really blunt about that." She trails off. "Didn't I give you my reason before?"
"You did, but it's not an easy goal to achieve-" Toh's sentence fell short when she traced his lips with her fingers. "What are you doing?"
"Another experiment." Sumire said with a bright smile.
She really has gotten bolder, but an experiment like this is dangerous for her. Toh opened his mouth, and grabbed Sumire's arm. He guided her fingers towards his mouth and started to suck.
After a few minutes Sumire pulled away with flushed cheeks. "A-are you satisfied?"
"Not quite." Toh looks her up and down. "Let's go to bed."
"Unless we're sleeping, no!" Sumire exclaimed. "I-I have school tomorrow and there is rehearsal for the concur."
Toh chuckled. "I won't overdo it, besides you're not well."
Sumire face flames.
"Is that a no? We can just cuddle and-" Toh's sentence fell short when she tugged on his sleeve.
"I-I don't mind."
...….
Following day, Black Alice Organisation
"You seem distracted these days." Lucifer commented.
Toh exhales deeply. "Is that not your fault boss for assigning me so much work when you know that my brand has been taking off?"
Lucifer chuckles. "Apologies, but you know we are short staffed. Besides, I am not assigning you work that is too difficult."
Indeed, these are all jobs he can handle. The issue is most of these jobs end up clashing with the members of the Holy knights. 'I am sure the Holy knights members already know about me and Sumire. At least the ones who have accompanied Sumire on a job.'
Toh's gaze fell on Lucifer. It's surprising that he isn't asking about that mission.
"You should rest boss, you haven't seemed well since the other day."
"It is just a fever, a minor inconvenience due to the bond I share with her."
A fever?
'Your really warm, beautiful, are you sure you should be going to school today?'
"So, if you get sick, that girl will too?" Toh asked.
Lucifer nodded. "Although in this case, she must be the one who got sick. Since I seldom get ill."
Toh recalled Sumire's state, and he felt his heart beat increase as he asked. "But, like you said, you seldom get sick. Does it not always effect you?"
"It depends how severe it is. For example, if she is severely ill, I will end up affected. But, if it is something minor, it will not impact me.
if I am severely wounded she will get hurt too. Same with minor injuries."
That doesn't seem right. Shouldn't it be the same for both sides?
Toh frowns. "This bond doesn't seem to be kind to the females."
'I am only using this as an example. Sumire can't be the lord's bond. But, it's true Sumire's sickness is unusual. If I ask more details, perhaps the Lord will be able to help.'