Chapter 368: First Kiss (1/2)

“Why seven?”

“Well…”

His face blank for a moment, Taiyou seemed to finally get what the issue was.

“Right, you don’t know about that yet.”

“Mhm…she doesn’t.”

Ruri nodded alongside him.

“What do you mean to say I don’t?”

“Ah, no, don’t mind us.”

“But now I’m even more curious.”

“Only those who’ve kissed me would understand.”

“How very unfair of you to play games this far in.”

“No, I’m telling the truth.”

Taiyou made an uncomfortable expression.

He had come to reason that there were seven brides, based on reverse calculations from his power. That power was derived from Hera, and the only way to see Hera or his power was to kiss him. That was the simple truth of it all, but this was probably the worst timing to tell her that. It would be seen as a poor attempt to get intimate with her or coax her into it.

Taiyou wasn’t either of those, hence why he felt inconvenienced.

“I’m a bit disappointed in you now.”

Sakura said.

Her tone was more placid than usual, making Taiyou even more uneasy.

“What now…Darling?”

“Disappointed in me? That’s not good.”

“Then…you will resolve the misunderstanding?”

“…”

Taiyou became silent. He was faced with two options.

There was only one way to clear the misunderstanding: actually kiss Sakura. This was not physically difficult. Taiyou and Ruri were both there to overpower her. Sakura was but a regular woman in that regard. It would be extremely easy to force a kiss. But that was only if he were to decide to do that.

“…Alright.”

Taiyou stood upright in front of Sakura, looking straight down at her.

“Now what are you doing?”

Sakura frowned. She wasn’t frightened, but she was clearly trying to hide her disgust.

Actually, she almost looked like she was taunting him, daring him to try. Taiyou decided at that moment…to get on his knees.

Both hands and knees on the carpet, even his head touched the carpet.

“I beg of you. Please allow me to kiss you.

“Wha…”

“Darling…how bold of you.”

“All we have to do is touch our lips. Please.”

“What in the world are you saying?”

“Please, I beg you, please.”

Taiyou repeated the same words like a broken-down machine sputtering code.

Sakura became visibly perplexed. She had not expected him to come at her like this. But of course not.

Tengai Ruri, and Juunishima Youran.

To Sakura, a man like Taiyou who had both women in his possession was higher in status than she was. From her viewpoint, it was completely natural for a man to come and try to steal her. If not that, then maybe he would try and persuade her with some strong rhetoric.

But to have him grovel here before her?

There was no way she could have anticipated someone of Taiyou’s caliber (in her mind) grovel just for a kiss.

That was why she was shocked. Even her beautiful, composed face wavered for a moment.

“That…is all he wants?”

Sakura asked Ruri, clearly confused.

“Darling…so cool.”

“What about that is cool?”