Abnormality In Type-Moon: Madness Of Animeverse

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Hayasaka Ai reheated the midnight snack.

After Roy finished eating, he returned to his room, picked up a change of clothes, and headed to the bathroom.

Inside the bathroom, Roy undressed, standing before the mirror and removing his glasses.

He didn't need them for vision—taking them off didn't affect his sight.

The young man reflected in the mirror had delicate, almost sculpted features, but his frame was so thin it seemed fragile, his limbs almost like wires. Yet more striking than his gauntness were the scars scattered across his body. Dozens of them, both large and small, etched into his skin in fixed patterns as though following some grim design.

"Bang!"

Roy suddenly struck the mirror with his fist.

The glass shattered, cracks splintering across the surface.

Through the fractured mirror, his blood-red eyes glared back at him, a gaze filled with raw hostility and a hint of unhinged ferocity.

"Lord Roy, is something wrong?"

Hayasaka Ai's voice came from outside the bathroom.

"Nothing."

Without pressing further, Hayasaka bowed and withdrew.

As always, her professionalism showed. Despite living in Roy's home for quite some time, she'd never overstepped her bounds or pried into his affairs.

Inside the bathroom, Roy crouched down, tracing runes onto the shattered mirror, which reassembled itself, the cracks vanishing as if time had reversed.

Roy shook his head, feeling a heavy pressure throbbing in his temples.

"Too tired, or… is the curse about to flare up again?"

He massaged his forehead.

Tonight had been especially grueling, having used his Mystic Eyes repeatedly. A resurgence of the curse wouldn't be surprising at this point.

Better to finish up quickly and head out.

Maybe he'd spend the night in Shiina's room.

Roy sat under the shower, washing himself.

Just a few minutes later…

"Clink."

The bathroom door slid open ever so slightly.

It paused, and then slid shut again.

Roy turned around.

There, by the door, was a girl with short, pink hair, closing the door quietly behind her.

She wore only a towel, loosely wrapped around her figure. The cloth barely covered the essentials, exposing her shoulders and thighs. Her pale skin, delicate collarbone, and the curve of her legs were all bathed in the soft light.

Ichika? What is she doing here? When Ichika glanced back, her eyes met Roy's.

Roy's gaze, sharp without his glasses, made her jump.

A bit of nervousness flashed across her face, but after a brief hesitation, she bit her lip and lowered her gaze, loosening the towel so it revealed even more skin.

"Lord Roy, your arm isn't in the best condition… would you like me to help wash your back?"

Her voice was tentative as she looked up at him.

She knew Roy's demeanor could be quite cold when he took off his glasses, but she'd never seen it herself.

Steeling herself, she had mustered all her courage to sneak in here tonight.

Roy glanced down at his right arm.

It had only recently been reattached, and the shoulder was still wrapped in bandages.

Indeed, it wasn't very convenient for him.

And besides…

Was helping with a bath really all that was on Ichika's mind? "Come on, then."

Roy nodded, motioning her over.

"Understood."

Ichika let out a sigh of relief, gathering her courage as she approached him. Taking the towel he handed her, she began to wash his back.

As she moved, her breaths came faster, her heart thudding wildly in her chest. Finally, she let go of the towel, letting it fall to the floor.

Pressing her body closer, she began to use herself to wash him.

"This way… it's much cleaner."

Whether to convince him or herself, she murmured softly.

Roy remained silent, the feeling of her soft skin against his back stirring something within him, his breath quickening slightly.

"Lord Roy… shall I wash the front now…?"

Her voice trembled as she spoke.

Roy turned to face her.

She settled into his lap, pressing herself against his chest.

He looked at her, face-to-face.

Her cheeks were flushed a deep red, her eyes glistening, lashes trembling. She looked up at him with the vulnerable, wide-eyed gaze of a fawn.

"Where would you like me to start, Lord Roy?"

She whispered into his ear, her tone soft, carrying a hint of allure.

"Everywhere," he replied, lips curling into a wicked grin that was altogether different from the look he wore in battle.

Hearing his answer, Ichika let go of her reservations, her arms wrapping around his neck as she pressed herself against him, determined to make this bath unforgettable.

Soft, breathy sounds soon echoed throughout the bathroom.

When all was quiet again, the bathroom door opened just a crack as Ichika peered out, cheeks still flushed. Confirming no one was around, she slipped out quietly.

"What are you doing here?"

A sudden voice startled her.

"Miss Hayasaka…"

Ichika turned around, finding Hayasaka Ai standing just out of sight. She could feel her face heating up.

"Oh, it's nothing, I just came to… take a bath…"

She offered a wide smile, though her gaze avoided Hayasaka's, whose clear, blue eyes seemed to pierce through her every thought.

"Is that so? Lord Roy is still inside; perhaps it's best not to go in just now."

"Ahaha, I just realized. I'll be more careful next time."

Ichika chuckled awkwardly, slipping past Hayasaka and hurrying off.

Thankfully, she'd taken the time to change clothes before leaving.

Ichika silently sighed with relief.

Behind her, Hayasaka watched her retreating form, noting the odd stiffness in her gait, her gaze contemplative.

She sure is bold.

Well, she does have younger sisters to think about—guess that explains her urgency.

I wonder how Shiina would react if she found out? That could be… interesting.

"Clink."

The bathroom door slid open once more.

Roy stepped out, steam trailing off his skin, his face flushed from the heat.

"Hayasaka, what are you doing here?"

"Just passing by."

She offered a slight bow.

Glancing up subtly, she noted that he wasn't wearing his glasses.

A small shiver ran down her spine.

"I happened to be passing through, that's all. I didn't see anything… unusual."

Roy said nothing, slipping on his glasses.

The sharp aura around him seemed to soften instantly, like snow melting under the sun.

"You're doing a lot of work around here. With a house this big, you don't need to be so meticulous," he said with a smile, offering her a rare word of appreciation before heading back to his room.

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