Chapter 664 - 664: [664] : Chysis's Relentless Teasing

After breakfast, Venelana led Chysis and Runeas to the door of Bokue's apartment.

Ding-dong~

The crisp doorbell chime filtered through the heavy security door from the entrance hall on the other side. About two or three seconds later, the faint sound of a door handle turning came from within.

The next second, the security door was pushed open from inside, revealing the young man—already dressed and ready to go—to the three women standing outside.

"Are you all ready to head out?"

"Of course. After all, you did promise to be our tour guide on Itogami Island, Bokue."

Chysis smiled softly. Her face—made especially gentle by her slightly downturned eye corners—radiated the maternal warmth unique to a married woman.

Bokue acknowledged with an "oh," then raised his voice slightly toward the living room inside.

"Kuroka, aren't you coming with us? Just staying home?"

"Nah, nah~"

The moment the young man finished speaking, two sleek black cat tails emerged from around the corner leading to the living room. They waved up and down at the four people by the door, as if gesturing goodbye.

"Last night got a little out of hand again, and big sis here is still sore all over~ I really don't feel like going out today. You go ahead without me, meow~"

Her voice was lazy, carrying a hint of inexplicable pride.

"Alright then."

Bokue shrugged.

It had to be said that while Kuroka loved getting jealous most of the time, she occasionally showed the mature side of being "first wife."

Namely, when Bokue had thoroughly stuffed her full in advance until she was completely satisfied.

After all, once you've been fed into deep sage mode, it's pretty hard to muster the energy to compete with other girls for attention.

"I probably won't be back for lunch. Likely won't return until late afternoon or after dinner. Want me to bring you anything?"

"Hmm, honestly there's nothing I really want. But since you're offering, bring me back a chocolate sundae, meow~"

"Got it."

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Moments later, the four of them arrived inside Keystone Gate below.

As Itogami Island's largest commercial center—and only downtown area—Keystone Gate had basically everything fun and delicious that could be found on the island.

Unless someone specifically wanted to stroll outdoors on a nice day, Bokue really couldn't think of any reason to take first-time visitors anywhere else to shop.

"This is the indoor commercial plaza at Itogami Island's city center. Pretty much every entertainment and shopping option can be found here. Chysis-san, Runeas-san... where would you like to start?"

Bokue led the way at the front, introducing and asking as he walked.

"Well..."

Runeas tilted her head up slightly, tapping her finger against the corner of her lips in thought.

"Hmm~ Everything here is new and fascinating to me, and I'd love to browse every single shop. But getting straight to the point is also important—let's check out the clothing section first."

"When I first met you all back in the Underworld, I already noticed this. Human World clothes aren't nearly as ornate as Underworld aristocratic attire, but they're surprisingly lightweight and simple. And some of them are quite pretty."

"I see. Let's head to the clothing store then."

Bokue nodded in understanding.

But just as the young man was about to navigate to Keystone Gate's clothing section, Chysis's slightly amused voice came from behind him.

"So, Bokue—could you perhaps stop calling me 'San' now?"

"Huh? What should I call you then..."

Bokue paused slightly and turned to ask.

Chysis smiled and tilted her head.

"Isn't it obvious? The same as Rias—call me 'Grandmother'~"

"...Wouldn't that feel a bit too old?"

Bokue scratched his temple, his tone somewhat troubled.

After all, he was human-born. Calling someone "Grandmother" when she looked at most twenty-something—maybe not even thirty—was a bit much.

"Old... hehe, I see..."

Every woman hoped to be praised for looking young. Devils were no exception in this regard.

The moment Chysis heard the young man's words, she couldn't help but laugh softly.

"Is Bokue implying that I still look quite young? What a sweet-talking good boy. Don't tell me all those girls on this island fell for you the same way?"

Chysis teased in a half-joking tone.

But she quickly corrected herself.

"Mm, no wait—I can't really call them all 'girls,' can I? Based on what I saw on the way over from the villa, it seems that besides young girls like Rias-chan living at the top of this building with Bokue, there are also some who are already mothers~"

!

At the word "mothers," Venelana—who had been silently following along since they came downstairs—momentarily held her breath.

But fortunately, Chysis continued right away.

"Hmm... I believe it was next to a shrine? A fox lady seemed to be playing with her daughter in the open space out front."

Oh, she was talking about Yasaka-nee.

Bokue's mind immediately connected the dots. At the same time, Venelana beside him quietly let out a breath of relief.

Then Chysis quickened her pace slightly to come alongside the young man. She tilted her body, covering her mouth as she leaned close to his ear.

"So tell me—is Bokue the type who doesn't really care about age or generational hierarchy?"

"More or less."

Bokue admitted without any evasion.

"I've known Yasaka-nee since I was about four or five. And after that... well..."

"Nee?"

Chysis raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised by this form of address.

After all, even just by appearance, Yasaka was completely in the "fully ripened" category—old enough to be Bokue's mother's generation at least.

And as for her actual age, that would probably put her solidly in "great ancestor" territory.

Yet the young man called her "nee"—big sister...

"Oh, in that case—why don't you call me 'nee-san' too, Bokue? How about it?"

Chysis suddenly proposed.

"'Grandmother' sounds too old, and 'San' is too distant. So let's just round it off to 'nee-san'—wouldn't that be just right?"

"...Huh?"

Bokue was momentarily stunned.

He called Venelana "Auntie," but now Chysis wanted to jump straight to "nee-san"? Wasn't that a bit... topsy-turvy?

"What's wrong? Is that not okay?"

Chysis smiled and tilted her head.

"Didn't you say yourself that you don't care about generational hierarchy? Or if it's really too awkward, you could call me 'nee-san' but call Venelana-chan directly by name... just like you call Rias-chan. How about that?"

Bokue: "..."

What did she mean "just like calling Rias-chan"?

Why did it feel like there was something more to her words?

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