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"I saved these for you, big brother!" cries Chen happily.

Before he can respond, the girl shoves them both into his hands. He can already feel the delicate texture of the buns. Their softness is enough to make his mouth water, and as the delicate aroma of sweet bean paste wafts into his nostrils, he can feel his eyes narrow like a wolf. The memory of his first time is still clear in his head. This sensation... this flavor and delight... he can't resist this.

As he is about to devour and ravage these tasty temptations, he takes a quick glance at Chen. Her smile is full of cheer and innocent brightness. The girl's tails wag playfully as she waits for him to eat. Then, he remembers his sin. Slowly, he forces his mouth closed.

"Thanks Chen," he whispers. "But I can't accept these. Not like this."

"Eh?" says Chen tearfully. "B-but why?"

Vincent forces a pained smile as he pats her head softly.

"I still feel a little guilty over the last time," he says. "When I ate the one you and Machi were fighting over."

"Machi?" says the shinigami irritably. "Don't go around giving nicknames so carelessly! I have half the mind to -"

He suddenly turns to the death-god and tosses one of the sweet buns at her. She catches it by reflex, then looks back at him in wonder. He simply gives her a smile and nod. For a moment, the room falls silent in surprise. Then, she puts the sweet bun to her mouth and looks away.

"W-well, I suppose that 'Machi' is fine too," mumbles Komachi as she chews.

Vincent turns back to Chen and hands the other sweet bun back.

"You can have this one," he says. "I already found something sweet enough to make my day."

"Ah!" asks Chen. "What was it? What was it?"

He simply smiles at the girl and urges her to return to her seat. As he strokes her hair a few more times, he somehow feels something warm and tight in his chest. There is nothing sweeter than watching Chen smile.

"You seem happy," says Youmu, interrupting his thoughts.

Her tone is a bit cold, but he only realizes it after Chen returns to her seat.

"What? Really?" he replies.

"You and Chen seem quite close now," comments the half-ghost.

"I suppose so," he says.

"Must have spent some time together," she mutters. "But I guess that really isn't any of my business..."

"Eh? What are you trying to say?" he replies.

He pauses for a moment. Youmu seems to be glaring at him with the side of her eye, and her voice is anything but friendly. Did he do something wrong? Why does she sound irritated?

"Allow me to explain," says Yuyuko playfully. "Youmu wants to know if you cheated on her while you were out~"

The half-ghost suddenly turns pale white.

"P-please, Lady Yuyuko," cries Youmu. "Don't say things that may cause misunderstandings!"

"I don't intend to," replies the ghost princess. "I'm just curious about Vincent's whereabouts since he disappeared early this morning."

Suddenly, the room falls silent. Yuyuko's grin widens as she waits for his answer. Youmu does her best to look disinterested, but she is failing miserably. Komachi is keeping herself busy with the sweet bun, though she glances occasionally at him (her cheeks are a bit pink, but it's probably the alcohol). Chen looks up curiously at them as she takes tiny bites from her pastry.

"I... umm..."

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