<Nocturnal Harmonia>

[Bloodedge]

Indeed, Yugi would just be throwing his name out for Kaguya to know. They were too far into the plan now for any turning back, and beyond that... he didn't intend to let this one slip away even a little bit. Only forward, never back, never still. The 50% threshold he'd been stuck at with her Intimacy rating would be passed by any means necessary. What would come of his name reveal mid-coitus? A request. An offer. A desire. Just as before, Kaguya wanted the lad to blow his load all the way inside her. All the way was such a specific phrase; it meant something different than one would normally expect in Yugi's case. Moreover, she called it a special invitation just for him. The hands beneath Kaguya's thighs slipped forward for leverage he'd use in the near future. "All the way, huh? If you mean that the way I intend to take it... you're agreeing to a lot. You've been flip-flopping a lot, but what you're inviting doesn't allow any turning back. Probably," he said. Whatever her true answer, Yugi would be making his attempt once again. Another thrust was joined by his arms pulling Kaguya by the thighs ─ a combination of efforts meant to penetrate her cervix and bottom out within her womb. It seemed Kaguya had to truly desire that outcome for it to work even a little. During his attempt, Yugi had one important thing to say. "I told Shirogane I wasn't interested in his girl, you know? But if we're talking about my woman... that's a little different, isn't it?"

Meanwhile, Sakura was lowering the phone to hang it up, sighing once the call ended properly. He had quite the trip ahead of him so late in the night. Sadly, he'd never let himself say no to that girl. He could only hope these two patrons could understand an emergency situation well enough to do something a little improper. All he needed was for them to finish their food and head out; everything else could be handled. "I also don't think there'll be a problem, Sakura-san. I'm assigned to this area right now. Technically, keeping an eye on things here while you're gone counts as part of my duty," Rikuya said. Sakura sighed again, but it was one of relief this time. "You're good kids. You don't have to worry about helping out or anything. There'll be dishes, but I'll handle it when I open tomorrow," the older male said. As for the amount of time they'd take, Rikuya had a bit of time to consider. "If we're as alike as I think, it should take... only about half an hour? Maybe a little bit longer to chat, if you don't mind," he stated. Sakura chuckled lightly. "That's fine. You two just make sure you clear those plates, yeah? I don't wanna see any leftovers by morning~" Sakura concluded as he stripped off his apron, picking up a white fedora he'd wear on the way out.

[Apollymi]

Kaguya had a certain inability to control her impulses in places where Yugi popped up. Knowing his name and how very committed he was to retaining her as part of his and Miko's collective made her feel quite comfortable. Actually, she was finding him to be wild, but also just as comforting to be around as her friend. Yeah, he was wildly pushy and a bit overwhelming but in all honesty Kaguya liked those things about him. "Oya? Am I agreeing to a lot?~ I wouldn't know, but as a person who moves forward I don't think I mind too much~" Kaguya said earnestly with a bit of flirt. These things didn't have to be forced, she didn't have to worry too much one way or another. The shift of his hands was changing as he went about taking on more and more of her. His push forward would have him crashing against her cervix and then a pop would have him sent beyond it. Instead of pain she felt... free. Like something popped within her and felt very different. "Fuck♥~ Yes♥~ Daddy♥~" She couldn't explain it, but she also felt something else, a mind-blowing orgasm which left her tongue hanging out of her mouth and her insides tightening up all the way. "Absolutely not coming back from that♥~ Your woman is definitely different from his girl~" Kaguya managed to agree but the throbbing in her insides said she was far from done yet, and it seemed that Yugi wouldn't be the one to leave her hanging.

Meanwhile, Miko and Rikuya were busy having dinner and further getting to know each other. Though Sakura seemed to have some sort of emergency both of the young brunettes in this room had no problem continuing their meal without him nor looking after his place in his absence. Sakura noted the pair being good kids after explaining that they could simply eat he just needed a bit of a time frame. It would be Rikuya to provide it considering the likeness between him and Miko in that moment. "Hmm, that does sound about right♪~" Miko agreed with the time frame. Still there was more, apparently Sakura didn't want to see any leftovers by the morning. Miko would sit up a little straighter her eyes sparkling. Words like that spoke directly to her inner most self. "Hai hai♪~ Leave it to us, Sakura-san♪~" Miko chirped as that man scurried off. In that moment she decided. She'd eat, clean the dishes and then maybe have Rikuya for dessert. Yes, that sounded about right, and at the same time, Miko would be once again side eyeing that young man, sipping from her tainted coffee cup with a knowing smirk on her face.

[Bloodedge]

Kaguya purported herself to be one who always moved forward. If that rang true, they would be in for quite a time indeed. Ah, but what of Yugi's most recent attempt to reach deeper penetration? A single pop, and he slammed right in to the next, final barricade. Momentum had him pushing forward until his pelvis crammed against Kaguya's ass, at which point he was stretching her womb from its end. A ringing endorsement passed the girl's lips just then, and Yugi's erection seemed to be swelling in slow motion. "Hrgh! If they're different, then which one does that make you, huh?" he wondered as that swelling reached its maximum, heralding a surge of his seed forced against the limit of Kaguya's womb. He'd fill it until the white torrent flowed back along his shaft, through Kaguya's canal and right back out through the point of entry until it splashed back onto Yugi's lap.

Meanwhile, Sakura was headed toward the exit upon hearing the brunettes agreements to stay behind and finish their meals. "Alright then. You kids stay safe out there. Well, I guess there's no point in me saying that." Those were the last words of a man who knew the Detective Prince's rank and reputation formed in a short period of time. There was no reason to fret for those two or Leblanc, so he confidently made his way out. Once he was gone, Rikuya filled his plate and slipped around the counter to bring the curry pot within reach. "I've never seen Sakura-san in such a rush before. Such a strange reason to claim an emergency," he said, seeming to be simply thinking aloud. "Anyway. I saw you looking again. What might the reason be this time?"

[Apollymi]

Kaguya was truly the type to look forward to the future. She wasn't one who looked back once the way forward was obvious. Impulsivity had its benefits and its drawbacks after all. In that same moment there was a body pushed all the way inside Kaguya's fit with a firmness and snugness she'd never felt before. she could feel every pulse and enjoyed every moment of sensation. She found herself looking up and back at the lad enjoying the sight of his face as he struggled into the depths of her person in a way she'd hadn't known was possible. "YOURS♥~" left Kaguya's mouth as her womb convulsed and filled and overflowed. Being his woman was absolutely worth doing... she was sure, even though she currently had no intention of separating from Miyuki... she had to finish getting this out of her system. If he could even leave, not that she truly wanted it to, if she gave it any real thought. It would seem some part of her knew the truth enough to cause a System Notification.

〔SYSTEM NOTICE — BOND THRESHOLD REACHED〕

Bond Route: Kaguya Shinomiya
Status Update Detected.

Intimacy has reached 50%.

Designation Confirmed: Shadow Concubine

The bond has crossed a structural threshold.
This connection is now formally acknowledged by the System.

New Access Granted:
• Concubine Inventory — Authorization Expanded
 Target may now access her designated Inventory Node.
• Concubine Key — Generated
 A unique access key has been created.
 The destination remains sealed until a Domain is established.

Status Notes:
• Concubine Room functions as a private, instanced space.
• Access will be shared between Player and Concubine upon activation.
• Environmental benefits pending Domain construction.

While two of Miko's favorite people were becoming better bonded to each other. Miko was making a couple of new favorites for different reasons. Sakura seemed to be quite the doting individual, treating a late night food run like an emergency. It reminded her of her own father, not that Miko would allow herself to have that as more than a cursory thought. "Hai hai, ja ne♪~ Sakura-san♪~" Miko chirped out for him. Being alone with Rikuya once again, she heard the young man as he went back to fetch the pot of curry. Miko was setting up her own plate with more rice while taking note of his words. 'Sou ka, is his hearing as good as mine?' she couldn't help but wonder it seemed like it had to be given that observation. "Sushi is an emergency in some cases♪~" that would be all Miko hinted at her own understanding willing to see what more they shared as individuals. "Waaah, you're on to me♪~" Miko tweeted being caught all the time was something odd for her. She really was used to being ignored outside of points in time where she was a focal point. It really would take some getting used to being noticed as much as she was noticing others. Before she started eating she'd sat her spoon down her fingers absently tapping together, she wondered how easily he would catch on to her next reference, "I was thinking... that we could finish the rest of this food. I'd do the dishes and then have you for dessert♫~ I really can't let the opportunity for this sort of thing in this sort of setting get away from me♪~" Miko offered her own logic before she went back in for her spoon. She'd be watching the brunette wondering how he'd process what she said pure interest and curiosity in her visage as she was truly interested in actually having sex and maybe doing it in a exotic place.

[Bloodedge]

His, was what Kaguya claimed to be. Short, sweet and to the point was that answer, yet ever so damning for the black-haired lass. Yugi didn't believe she said those words with the intention of abandoning Miyuki, but it also didn't matter. That relationship was a lost cause as of tonight. Things weren't looking any better for poor Miyuki either, though he'd surely get a bit of reprieve along the way. In exchange... Kaguya's connection to Yugi was only becoming firmer. The 50 threshold was finally crossed. With it, came Kaguya's ability to access her personal Inventory tab... and the key to an instance that seemed to be their own private den of deviance if he and Miko ever established a base properly. 'Sou ka. That's a bit of motivation,' he thought. That key would come in handy at some point, but not here and now. Now, Yugi was still slamming Kaguya's womb past ejaculation, mentally mulling over the 'Concubine' title Kaguya now had. "Can you... see that?" he wondered. In that same moment, Yugi received a separate notice.

〔SYSTEM NOTICE — FEATURE EVOLUTION〕

Route Gallery has undergone a functional upgrade.

New Capability Unlocked: Motion Memory Playback

Bond Memories may now manifest as recorded sequences rather than static captures.
Eligible moments are reconstructed using stored sensory data and emotional context.

Retroactive Update Applied:
• Previously archived Route Memories have been reprocessed.
• Moments that meet qualifying thresholds now exist as video records.

Access:
System Menu → Bond → Memory Gallery

Notes:
• Playback remains private to the Player.
• Manifestation occurs only at key bond milestones.
• Manual recording remains unavailable.

System Remark:
Some moments were never meant to be still.

While Rikuya was moving the curry pot and scooping some onto his own plate, Miko said something strange. Even stranger than sushi being worth a late-night emergency call, was the fact that she also heard that girl on the phone. Sakura definitely hadn't said anything about sushi. 'Hm,' he thought. 'I was under the impression that my hearing was above average, because of my abilities. Is she like me in that regard too?' Rikuya wondered before realizing he was staring and overfilling his plate. "Ah! I suppose it could be," he said, tilting the ladle upright again. As for the second sideways glance Miko shot his way, her reasoning would become clear ─ properly clear this time. Now that the first experience was behind them, the reference to being a meal of some sort was no longer strange to Rikuya. She wanted to finish what they had, help Sakura by doing a bit of cleaning, and then... continue what she started some minutes ago. Rikuya seated himself, picked up his spoon, and laughed. "I understand what you mean this time. After what you did before, I'd be a fool to say no, wouldn't I? I'm admittedly interested in seeing what some other things are like."

[Apollymi]

Kaguya was having someone rammed inside her quite deeply. She might not have made the mental connection to the separation between her and Miyuki that such a thing would take, but it was definitely something already acknowledged by others. As this happened she worked her own hips as well, having recovered from the initial orgasm she decided it was worthwhile to continue on with her methods. "I can see a pop-up, and apparently I've been given a title Shadow Concubine. Really old-fashioned huh... early generation campaign. Shadow Side-Piece would have been way more time accurate~" Kaguya babbled seeming to take the weirdest issue with what she saw.

〔SYSTEM NOTICE — STATUS UPDATE〕

Designation Updated.

Individual: Shinomiya Kaguya
Status: Shadow Concubine (Active)

Access Granted:
• Shared Inventory Interface (Player-Restricted)
• Item Transfer Authorization
• Bond-Linked Equipment Compatibility

Restrictions:
• Inventory access is mediated through the Player.
• Autonomous System commands remain locked.

Additional Note:
This designation reflects recognized intimacy and trust, not ownership.

System Remark:
Titles are not given lightly.
They are earned—and carried.

Regardless of the oddities, Kaguya had no direct complaints to launch about being so integrated into the Players' lives. Sticking with them people she trusted and got along with on a deep level didn't seem like a bad idea at all. Especially not if she could help them in addition to getting helped herself.

As Kaguya game to terms with her new found title, Miko and Rikuya were once again able to study each other without any one to buffer them. Their likeness was pretty plain to see without other things interfering at all. Miko watched as Rikuya obviously thought about what she'd said concerning that phone call... his pause and staring off into space was something she was quite familiar with to, she did that sort of thing while she processed. "Sou ka, that's what that looks like on the outside... it's pretty weird. You know my hearing has always been pretty ridiculous... I'm pitch perfect and have always had an issue tuning out things happening within a certain distance of myself. Respecting other people's privacy gets a little difficult when they say things that are hard to ignore," Miko mentioned almost absently. It was always odd to meet someone she felt like understood her. And their understanding had only been becoming clearer and clearer by the moment. As she wouldn't be sharing her name or any other super details, Miko was willing to meet a bit closer to halfway on other things, like the heightened sensory abilities that would likely make her seem even more odd if they came up at other times. Moving on from that point there was the matter of her secondary look and what it meant exactly for the lad in question. Miko chose to address him rather directly with an understanding he could use properly this time. And it seemed he caught it without any issues. "Oooh, a bit of exposure does nicely. Good good♪~" Miko seemed pleased her metaphor had cleared as she wanted it to, " I don't think you'd be a fool... but if we're both interested in doing and seeing more and are both okay with it... I don't see a problem. You're a rare find as a individual, I can't see myself passing up any opportunity you present♪~" Miko concluded as she cleared her second plate and went back in to make another while snacking on bread again.

[Bloodedge]

Though their session continued uninterrupted beyond Yugi's initial ejaculation, there was something else taking precedence over normal discussion. The System fully acknowledged Kaguya with a proper title, inventory access and a personal room, albeit eventually, for their trysts. She even saw her own notification and confirmed visualizing it... with a complaint to offer about the given title. "I'm not familiar with the Shadow part," Yugi said. "But still... it seems like you've got a problem with the title, but not what it means. You're locked-in. That alright?" he asked as if he already knew the answer, all while grinding within her womb ceaselessly. It seemed they would be keeping at it for a while yet...

Just the same, 'fifth dinner' for Miko would progress smoothly. The only thing resembling a hiccup was Miko realizing she wasn't the only one freezing in moments of strong realization and thought. So quickly did she out Rikuya for having hearing much like her own, carrying on with an explanation of her auditory capacity. "Hai. It could be said I was born to be a detective. I hear a lot of things other people can't imagine hearing from the same distance. It helps with work a lot," he admitted. With that, Rikuya began consuming his second plate. It looked like there would be about half a dozen each, based on the amount of rice Sakura cooked. He'd go ahead making quick work of the second while Miko further explained her deviant plan. He took no personal issues with what she suggested, so long as they didn't leave the establishment in a state of ruin. He'd also never seen any cameras in Leblanc, so he imagined they didn't exist. "Honestly, it sounds exciting. If you're doing the dishes, I'll clean the bar and tables. Then... why don't we see what happens?" he asked rhetorically, going on to finish that second plate and begin the third, fourth and eventual fifth.

[Apollymi]

Meanwhile, Kaguya was learning how the System acknowledged her. Obviously the Players had different privileges from the people they brought along. She didn't have any confirmation but she assumed Miko would return with some a bit later. Assuming of course, this System wasn't one based in the patriarchy and wouldn't exclude the female half from seeking more happiness of her own. As they continued on, Kaguya was questioned about how she felt, given the shadow part was unfamiliar but the rest kind of made sense it was something else. "Iia, I don't mind being locked-in. I wouldn't want to displace Mi-chan or anything but I'd rather stay in the ways that are best... I'd rather be locked-in an kept than discarded... actually that'd be a bit traumatic for me," she said honestly. With the lad grinding against her insides they could continue this way for a while yet, eventually though she'd be found with her knees propped up on the couch, her legs not quite spread out as she rode Yugi for her own pleasure.

With one pair moving through their sexual experience a different pair was learning more about each other. "Sou ka, that's a way better use of that than I managed. I was like the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee but I didn't think about what good hearing could do for me, besides making me a pretty reasonable musician," Miko mentioned soflty. "And keep me from sleeping consistently~" she joked likely even though it had been quite a problem for her until she'd learned to manage it a bit better. And even now, she'd not slept for just sleeping sake in a few days. Still, it seemed they had quite a few portions to work through and they were coming up with quite the plan. Miko on dishes, Rikuya cleaning up the front and then whatever they managed afterwards would happen. "I'm glad, I'm pretty excited already and it sounds like we have a plan of action. Ikuyo~ Akechi-san♪~" Miko chirped as she worked her way through her plates. Eventually, after approximately six plates of curry, rice and half of all the bread they'd been given, Miko was in the back running dishwater. Her hair was up, her jacket off, and a little apron on her. She was leaning over a sink, sponge in one hand plates already moved to the other sink for rinsing.

[Bloodedge]

True enough, Kaguya wasn't opposed to the actual assignment given by the System. He didn't imagine she would be, but it was worth confirming if only to keep up chatter. Her one worry was about displacing Miko. There were several ways to confirm no such thing would happen from Yugi's perspective, but most weren't worth sharing with Kaguya specifically. "You've got nothing to worry about. That was the 50% marker. I've had an Inventory box for you since 25%. I'm guessing at either 75 or 100, you'll go from Shadow Concubine to Shadow Consort or something. Given the naming pattern, it's nothing strange for an emperor to have consorts and concubines alike. Besides, she'll be off doing her own thing too," he explained as succinctly as possible. Soon after, Yugi was the one sitting on that couch, Kaguya in his lap taking a ride at her own pace ─ whatever pace she happened to decide. With both arms stretched across the back of the couch, Yugi seemed ever so relaxed... at least above the waist. "I guess the System found your position for us. Seems like you even get your own room. Or... you would, if we still had our interdimensional house from yesterday," he said, scoffing at the memory of what happened there.

In the meantime, Miko made clear the fact that her hearing may have done more harm than good. She certainly could have used it to be better in the disciplinary committee, but the past was the past. She could surely make use of that hearing for her future, at least. "Maybe you could make the cut as a detective too. I could use a CSI to pair with, at least. But... music is good too. My mother really likes music," he commented absently. Moving on from that, Rikuya was eventually moving dishes toward the kitchen so he could have a clear counter. Once a proper pile was established, he began wiping the bar with a clean towel, only a bit of sauced rice just under the corner of his mouth. "That was delicious! I'd like to know where Sakura-san learned to cook like that. Sadly, he's not the kind of man who shares his secrets easily~"

[Apollymi]

Kaguya didn't mind being the equivalent to a girlfriend in a relationship where she also knew the other girland was happy to be her friend. It was kind of freeing compared to the types of things she'd grown up seeing. Actually, the longer this went on, it would seem this lad was showing her the shift to all kinds of things. Kaguya received a general explanation including the idea that consort would likely be her ending title which mean that the Emperor/Empress titles were the ones taken by the Players. There was also the knowledge that Miko would be off doing her own thing sometimes as well as their current rating only being 50 percent. "Sou ka, that's all good to know. I was just thinking this System would suck on full patriarchy," Kaguya commented. Still with the rest of her potential personal issues set aside, she could happily continue onward. Onto a moderately paced ride, for herself atop the lad's lap. Kaguya wasn't the type to abuse herself nor was she the type to want to physically exhaust herself. "I suppose it did. I'm not in current need of a room or anything yet... and I guess this way I can help with it this time~" Kaguya mentioned. She would like continuing to spend time with her friends and looked forward to having a little spot to sneak off to that she'd made her own, even though she wasn't thinking about that with the conscious part of her brain. Still she'd continue moving while the man beneath her relaxed though she couldn't quite feel the the pure relaxation in the tool buried in her core.

At the same time, Miko was lamenting the way she'd used her overly good hearing. She definitely should have given more thought than being a musician to her life, but she also was already quite popular as such so she wouldn't be blaming herself. "I doubt it, my face is too easy to read. Still, I can't be upset about choosing music, it's one of my favorite things~" Miko explained of herself. "It's good to like a bit of music, mom's usually help kids with their earliest likes and dislikes as far as music is concerned," Miko asserted. Her own early love of classical music and eventual piano was in large part due to her own mother. And she'd been encouraged by both of her parents to pursue music in the way that made her happiest. A proper pile of dishes was soon established and Miko was heading back up front to grab it. Standing on the other side of the counter, she'd look at Rikuya and see the little sauce and rice on his face and giggle. "Tee-hehehe♪~" she said gesturing him towards herself. "It really was, I'd love to tell him personally. I'll have to do it the next time I stop by and maybe pick is brain for pointers... I don't need all his secrets and I'd still come here all the time even if he taught me how to do it!" Miko asserted as she grinned. If Akechi acquiesced to her desire she'd peck the side of his mouth aiming to gain herself a small snack. "Proof of consumption on your face. I do that too... in more ways than one actually♫~" Miko gently confessed her face reddening as she realized that little mouth movement was more like a kiss than anything else she'd offered.