"Right... speaking of which, darling actually used the word 'darkness,' even though they are actually worse than anyone else, even though they did such terrible things to others without taking responsibility, darling is such a big bad egg."

Saying this, Mei Xue pouted again in dissatisfaction.

By the way, is today World Pout Day?

"I said, don't talk about things that don't exist."

Though annoying, Ryuto still teased.

"Hehe... I probably understand why darling wants to keep it from them."

"Why?"

"Although darling may not admit it, the reason must be that they don't want to involve them. No wonder they are the darling that others like, always so decisive, even if it seems unreasonable to others, they never hesitate."

"..."

"Well, since darling has already said it, I will also say it."

"Don't you remember it?"

Ryuto complained.

"It's not that, I just remembered it just now, but I'm not talking about that thing."

"Not?"

"Yeah, I just remembered how kind darling was just now. Well, although I never forgot."

"..."

It's really pointless to reminisce...

"Anyway, since that's the case, there should be a lot to do in the future. Although darling probably has some things hidden from us, it's okay, after all, that's darling's kindness."

"You..."

"But darling, don't forget the most basic thing!"

Mei Xue smiled and raised her index finger towards Ryuto.

"The most basic thing?"

"Exactly, since I already know about this, I can't stand by and watch. After all, darling has involved me in this, and..."

"And?"

"And, since we are a married couple, isn't it natural to share the hardships? Even if it means going to hell!"

"Don't talk as if it's so natural, besides, that doesn't even exist."

Although Ryuto said that, the other party didn't intend to stop, but instead hugged Ryuto's right arm.

"Anyway, darling shouldn't think of getting rid of me. Not just this time, but for the rest of our lives."

"Hey, hey, don't get so close, you're touching..."

"Hm? What am I touching?"

While smiling, Mei Xue increased the strength of her hug.

"...You're definitely doing this on purpose."

"Who knows! Anyway, let's hurry back to our secret room with darling."

"What secret room? I don't remember having one."

"Darling doesn't have much time to hang out here, right? Aren't there many things to do? And... if we stay too long, Asuka might suspect something!"

"Well, that's true. Although we may face obstacles ahead, we can't give up so easily, after all..."

Saying that, Ryuto tightened his gaze.

"So, no matter what it is for, darling, just go ahead and do it decisively. I will always support you."

"...I never intended to drag you into this."

"Oh, darling, why would you say that? Don't sweat the small stuff between husband and wife."

...

Now Ryuto didn't feel like complaining anymore.

"Anyway, let's go in first. It looks like we're going to be busy tonight."

"No problem, darling. Even if you keep me up all night with work, it's fine."

Although Ryuto sensed there was more to the conversation, he didn't dwell on it.

The two of them headed straight to the hotel.

Beneath the bustling city, an unknown side was about to be revealed with the actions of a certain villain.