Chapter 14

When I open my eyes, I can see Yasaka sleeping next to me with a peaceful expression. I smile a little and gently pat her cheek before leaving the bed. Yesterday was wild. I never thought Yasaka had that much stamina and could last that long.

We only stopped to take Kunou to the guest room to continue our nightly activity.

Yasaka is wild in bed. She likes being on top and on the bottom. She knows a lot of positions and is willing to try them out. She is also flexible enough to try that kind of position without a problem.

As for me? I don't have that kind of flexibility.

"Argh. My back."

I can feel the pain coming from my back, and I put my hand on the area where it hurt. I take a deep breath and use my Sky Dragon Slayer magic to heal them. I can feel the pain slowly go away, and I'm good as new a few seconds later.

I walk to the kitchen and open the fridge. I think for a few seconds and decide to cook something light. I decided to cook some dumplings with a side of miso soup and salad. I prepared the filling yesterday and only need to warp and steam it.

I fill two pots with water and start to boil them. The first one is for the miso soup, and the other is to steam the dumplings. I take the filling out of the fridge and see the clock.

"Five a clock, huh? Damn, I only slept for two hours, huh?"

I guess that is the reason why I'm still tired. Oh well. At least I can cook that dumpling before the others wake up. I pick up the filling for the dumplings and the ingredients for the miso soup. I put all the ingredients to make the dashi inside the boiling water. I let them boil and stir them from time to time.

I spend most of my time making the dumplings and stirring the dashi. After a few minutes, I let the dumplings steam and chopped some vegetables for the salad. I cannot make fresh dressing, but I have a pre-made one. Not as good, but good enough for breakfast.

"Big brother?"

I look back and see Kunou rubbing her eyes behind me. I smile at her and say.

"Good morning, Kunou. How is your sleep? You have been sleeping for a long time, you know?"

"En! I sleep well!"

"That's good. Why don't you wash your face first? The food will be ready in a few minutes."

"En!"

I smile a little and continue to chop the vegetables. After I'm done with the vegetable, I take the miso paste and combine it with the dashi. I stir it slowly and give it a taste. I nod when it reaches the perfect taste.

I nod, take a few bowls, and place them on the table. I slowly fill the bowl with miso soup and walk back to check the dumpling. I take one and open it up. Seeing it is done, I nod, take the bamboo steamer, and place it on the table.

I also put the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and spread the dressing. I made sure to leave some part of the salad with the dressing in case they did not like it. After I place the vegetables on the table, I see Yasaka arrive and give me her usual sultry smile.

"Good morning, sleepy head. How is your sleep?"

"The best I have ever had in a long time.

She walks to me, puts her hands around my neck, and then nibbles on my ears. I push my head into her neck and lightly bite her neck.

"We should not do this right now."

"Fufufufu~ You are right, Kunou has already woken up."

"Speaking of Kunou, where is she? I told her to wash her face."

"Ah, she decides to take a bath in our bedroom. She is the one waking me up, asking for clothes."

"Really? This early?"

"She needs to go and have an early training season, you know? Next week will be the exam time for her. She needs to train with her Foxfire, our innate ability, and her youjutsu. She has yet to master Senjutsu, but she can feel them. That is why she was purring like that yesterday."

"Speaking of Senjutsu, do you want to learn how I do it?"

She releases me and says.

"Really? You are willing to teach me your Senjutsu technique."

I turn around and look her right in the eyes.

"Of course. You are my friend, after all."

"Fufufufu~ Only friend?"

"Do you want to be more?"

To my surprise, she shakes her head.

"Not yet. I know that you are not ready to be in a relationship, and I can respect that. Last night was a special one. However, that doesn't mean I will give up. We, Nine-Tailed Fox, are willing to do anything for their chosen mate and I choose you."

Before I could say something, Yasaka bit my neck.

"Fufufu, when the time is right, I know that you will choose me as your mate as well."

"Sure. Anyway, I think we should eat first."

"Hmmm~ What do we have?"

"Some dumplings, miso soup, and salads. Do you want some rice with that?"

I don't usually eat dumplings with rice, but some people do. I don't judge. Each individual has their own preference.

"No. Dumplings are good enough for me."

I nod and sit on the chair. I opened the bamboo steamer and let her take a few dumplings onto her plate. I see her take a bite of her dumpling and hear her hum.

"Not bad. A little bit more salt makes it better. Do you have any dipping sauce?"

"I have leftover dipping sauce. Wait for a bit."

I take the leftover chili oil from the fridge, a small bottle of soy sauce, and a bottle of vinegar. I put them on the table and take a small dipping plate for the sauce.

I see her put some of the chili oil into the dipping plate and put a small bit of vinegar. A second later, she ate her dumpling after adding some of the dipping sauce.

"Better."

I smile and start to eat as well.

"Ah! You start without me! That is cheating!"

I laugh a little when I see Kunou accusingly pointing her finger at us. I love this kind of activity and hope that this will last longer.