Gulp.

Sera swallowed dryly.

‘I have to stop… Kyle isn’t even an adult yet… But he said he feels sexual desire, so does it matter…? Has his pheromone manifestation occurred? No, still… Ah…’

“I don’t know about you… but I might find it unpleasant since I don’t have pheromones… Are you really… okay with this…?”

Kyle pressed his lips together tightly and nodded slightly.

‘I am… okay with everything.’

Kyle just gazed intently at Sera.

Sera hesitated for a moment longer, then closed her eyes and kissed Kyle’s lips.

‘Darn it…!’

Kyle flinched in surprise, his eyes widening, but soon he closed them, cupping Sera’s face and slowly sliding his tongue into her mouth.

‘Kissing Sera…’

“Mmm… Mmm…”

‘Kissing Kyle doesn’t feel bad. Does that mean… Kyle’s pheromone has manifested…?’

Smooch.

Sera flinched and pulled away. Kyle looked at her with eyes full of longing.

Sera turned her gaze, scratching her face as she spoke.

“I-I like it… I don’t feel unpleasant or anything. What about you, Kyle…?”

Kyle gazed at Sera with slightly relaxed eyes, as if pleased, and said,

“Did you like kissing me?”

Sera’s face flushed instantly, and she nodded.

“I like it too. I want to do it more.”

He gently wrapped his hand around the back of Sera’s neck, pulling her face closer and kissing her again.

Smooch. Slurp.

“Mmm… Ah…”

Kyle moaned as he kissed Sera.

Sera’s mind started to feel hazy. Her legs felt hot, and she sensed a dampness spreading.

“Mmm… Kyyyle…”

Sera took Kyle’s hand and guided it to her thigh.

Kyle’s hand skillfully traveled up her thigh, caressing her bottom as he laid her down.

Slurp. Smooch.

“Can I… touch you?”

Kyle asked with a flushed face, exhaling hot breaths.

‘Ugh… Is this really okay? Ugh… I don’t know. Kyle says he likes it too…!’

“Mm…”

With a small, delicate reply, Kyle lightly kissed Sera and slipped his hand into her panties.

‘Damp… It’s wet.’

Kyle’s heart pounded loudly.

“It’s slippery…”

Squish. Squish. Swoosh.

Kyle continued to kiss Sera while caressing her with his fingers.

Twitch.

‘Ah… The feel of Kyle’s hand…’

Swoosh… The gentle movement of his hand was vividly felt on her sensitive skin.

“Hng! Mm…!”

A lewd moan escaped her lips without her realizing it.

‘Haa… I want to make Sera feel even better…’

Kyle pulled down Sera’s panties with the hand he was using to caress her. Surprised, she broke the kiss and asked.

“Kyle…? What… are you trying to do? I-I’m not… ready yet…”

“I won’t go all the way. If you don’t like it… I won’t do it.”

“Uh… It’s just…”

‘What should I do? It feels so good… What is Kyle trying to do?’

“Are you thinking… with your mouth?”

“Yes.”

“…Alright. If that’s what you want, Kyle.”

“I want to, but… only if you want it too, Sera. If you don’t, I won’t.”

“I don’t… dislike it.”

Kyle smiled and kissed Sera, then gently spread her legs and began to lick her thighs.

Smooch. Smooch. Swoosh…

“Ah… Kyle…!”

‘It’s still a bit embarrassing…’

Sera covered her mouth with both hands as her breathing became more labored.

Kyle, having moved up her thighs, softly licked her wetness.

Smooch. Slurp…

“Ahh! Kyle…! Mm!”

‘Kyle sucking on me… feels so good…’

Sera’s mind went blank.

Kyle eagerly and hungrily licked and sucked the flowing juices.

‘Sera… Sera… My mind is always filled with you… I wish you could feel me a bit more…’

Kyle thought with a mind that was drifting away.

‘Ugh… If I’m not careful, I might release pheromones. I need to be cautious…’

Smooch. Smooch…

Kyle tenderly caressed Sera’s genitals. Despite it being his first time, he seemed to know exactly where to touch, and her body trembled with pleasure from his skillful cunnilingus.

“Ahh…! Kyle… Stop… now…!”

Kyle immediately pulled away at Sera’s words. He wiped his wet lips with the back of his hand and looked at Sera.

Sera, with weary eyes, looked at Kyle and said,

“Kiss… me more.”

Kyle climbed on top of Sera and kissed her softly, covering her with her skirt.

Kyle’s eyes, filled with a hint of sadness, gazed tenderly at Sera.

‘Sera… I love you… When I become an adult, I’ll definitely come for you.’

After a light kiss, they lingered in the moment for a while.

Sera sat up and adjusted her posture.

Kyle handed Sera her neatly folded panties.

“Sister… they’re this wet. Your panties… are soaked.”

Sera, her face flushed, snatched the panties away.

“Kyle…! Saying things like that… it’s embarrassing.”

“S-sorry…”

Kyle’s gaze, lowered in embarrassment, couldn’t hide his still erect penis.

“Kyle, is that… okay?”

“Th-this…! I’ll just handle it myself…!”

Kyle, embarrassed, hung his head low.

“Um… can I help with that?”

“No!! No! Please don’t…”

Kyle waved his hands and then covered his face.

“I’ll take care of it myself…”

“Oh? Oh… okay. But your birthday is still far away, and if you’re already like this, does that mean a really strong pheromone has manifested?”

“Uh, uh… I don’t know. It’s just… I-I’ve never been to the temple. So… it’s just…”

Kyle awkwardly mumbled and quickly changed the subject.

“Oh, right, Sera! The luggage! You need to pack, right?! Kyle will help!”

“In that state… can you help?”

“I-I’ll sort this out and be right back.”

Kyle hurried back to his room, covering his swollen penis with his hand.

He unbuttoned his pants and revealed his penis.

The tip of his angry penis was wet, as if dew had formed on it.

Recalling the sensation of kissing Sera, he stroked his swollen penis.

He shuddered and let out a sharp breath.

“Hngh… ugh…”

‘Sera…’

Remembering the taste and feel of licking Sera’s genitals, he felt the urge to climax.

A red pheromone seeped out around his body.

‘Ugh… I feel like I’m going to cum.’

Tap, tap, tap, tap, whoosh…! Whoosh…

“Ugh… Phew… Ha…”

He relaxed his pained expression and fiddled with the white necklace under his shirt.

‘Why did Kyle kiss me… Uh, ahem… and why doesn’t he find it unpleasant? He said he’s never been to a shrine… so his pheromone manifestation hasn’t happened yet? Is he similar to me…? Then, once his pheromone manifests… will he become like everyone else? Hmm. I don’t know. Ugh. My head is a mess.’

Sera, having packed her things in a daze, lay on the bed thinking about what had just happened.

‘Even the kiss… and down there… it felt good. Ah… so this is what it feels like. A tingling sensation all the way to the top of my head… I can’t resist it.’

“Have you already packed everything?”

Yuni came in and asked.

“Yeah. A little while ago. It’s already evening.”

Yuni said as she took out some clothes.

“Honestly, I’m selfish, but I’m really relieved. I thought I’d be leaving alone. But I can go with Sera. Kyle… I do feel uneasy about him. He really liked you.”

“K-Kyle? Um… yes, that’s right. Oh, by the way. I’m a bit upset. You didn’t even tell me you were leaving with the knight?”

Momentarily flustered by the mention of Kyle, Sera soon spoke with a look of disappointment.

“W-Well! I was going to tell you after I got back this evening. But I didn’t expect the Marquis to give me such an opportunity. This sudden turn of events is surprising for me too…!”

Watching Yuni stumble over her words, she chuckled softly.

“I understand. Anyway, it’s a good thing, right?”

“Phew… Yes, it is. Um… Sera. Since we’re on the topic…”

“Hmm? What is it? Is there something more?”

Yuni continued, looking somewhat apologetic.

“Today, I… might not come back. No, there’s a good chance I won’t. I might go up to the capital with Roman…”

Sera pondered for a moment and then burst into laughter.

“Hahaha! Alright. I get it. Don’t worry about me. I understand what you mean. So, we’ll meet at the Marquis’s mansion, right? Don’t worry about me! It’s fine. It’s fine.”

Yuni held Sera’s hand tightly and said,

“I’m sorry, Sera! It’s not like I don’t understand your situation…”

“It’s really okay. Enough! If you keep saying that, I’ll feel more uncomfortable. Got it?”

With a scolding look, Yuni chuckled softly.

“Don’t hold back too much, thinking of others first. Stop saying, it’s okay, it’s okay, all the time. Just curse if you have to.”

“Oh, come on. Would you do that to me?”

“I might, if I felt upset… who knows?”

“Alright then. Let’s just pack quickly.”

Sera chuckled lightly and helped Yuni pack her things.

As mealtime approached, the dining hall became lively, and she ran into Kyle.

Standing in front of Sera, who was distributing food, Kyle lowered his head shyly and said,

“Sera, enjoy your meal!”

Yuni watched this scene curiously while helping Sera serve food to the children.

Even after the meal ended, the children didn’t leave the dining hall.

The director gathered the children and explained Sera and Yuni’s situation to them. Some children shed tears, while others offered their support.

Sera and Yuni felt the reality of having to leave their beloved Seren.

Yuni hugged the director, said her final goodbyes, and left, while Sera escorted Yuni outside Seren.

‘Now, this is the last time at Seren.’

Seeing Yuni’s heavy expression and steps, Sera playfully patted her on the back.

“Yuni! Have a wild night! See you in the capital!”

“Pfft…”

Giggling at Sera’s words, Yuni left the orphanage.

After finishing his meal, Kyle hurriedly left Seren.

He rushed out to buy a gift for Sera before the market in Letren closed.

‘Flowers will wilt, so that’s no good. Something Sera can see often and think of me… What would be nice…?’

A handkerchief embroidered with violets, the color of Sera’s eyes, caught his attention.

‘This… will be perfect.’

After Yuni left, Sera spent more time with the children before returning to her room.

‘Why didn’t I see Kyle when saying goodbye to the children? Maybe he had a stomachache? Hmm… I must say goodbye to him tomorrow morning.’

Sera was preparing for bed, washing her face and drying it with a towel. Just then, the director hurriedly came to her room and called for her.

“Sera! Get ready to leave quickly. The carriage has arrived.”

“What?! Wasn’t I supposed to leave tomorrow morning?”

“I heard the Marquis isn’t feeling well, so you’re leaving today. They’ve sent a carriage for immediate departure.”

“What… all of a sudden? I haven’t even said goodbye to Kyle yet…”

“You can say goodbye in a letter later. If you don’t take this carriage now, you might never get the chance. Hurry and get ready!”

‘Oh… th-that is…’

“Teacher, please stay healthy.”

Sera hugged the director tightly as she spoke. The director patted Sera’s back.

“Sera, travel safely and take care. If things get tough, you can always come back.”

The director, who provided the comfort of having a place to return to, ended up shedding more tears herself.

Wiping her tears, the director saw Sera off.

After loading her luggage onto the carriage, Sera asked to pass on her regards to Kyle and departed.

‘I wonder if Kyle will be okay. I should write a letter as soon as I reach the capital.’

Clatter. Clatter.

Sera found the carriage fascinating, as it was her first time riding one.

‘It’s my first time leaving Letren for somewhere far. And it’s the capital, no less. I wonder if I can adapt well.’

“Sigh…”

Sera fiddled with the sealed letter her mother had left behind.

‘It’s an important clue. A way to find my name…’

Letren, where Sera grew up, was a small village located in the southeastern corner of the empire. It took half a day of non-stop travel by carriage to reach the capital, Pianta.

A couple of hours might have passed since they set off. Sera leaned against the carriage and drifted into a light sleep.

[[Please… put it in..]]

The pleading red eyes couldn’t meet Sera’s gaze directly and mumbled as if in a trance.

A handsome man with black hair, red eyes, and pale skin lay on the bed, scantily clad.

[[Hehe… Seian… Your embarrassed face is so cute. Show me more of that face. You’ll feel good.]]

Sera giggled as she climbed onto the man’s body.

Startled, Sera woke up from her sleep and looked at her reflection in the window with a shameful expression.

‘Crazy. Crazy! To dream of such things with the Marquis… Sigh… Have things changed since I became an adult? I keep having these lewd dreams… What on earth am I thinking…?’

She only felt pathetic for a moment. Then, with a resigned expression, she sighed.

‘No… I guess I should just enjoy it, even if it’s in a dream…’

Just as she was trying to gather her thoughts after waking up, the carriage suddenly came to a halt.

Screech!! Whoa, whoa!

Her body lurched forward and she tumbled.

‘Aah! My arm…!’

Sera collided with the opposite wall of the carriage, and her wrist quickly swelled up red.

“S-sorry! Miss! Are you okay?! Oh dear… Someone just jumped in front. Hey! Are you crazy?!”

The coachman shouted in an agitated tone.

“Is this the road to the Lafjehill estate?”

In stark contrast to the coachman’s rough voice, a soft and melodious voice was heard, prompting Sera to look outside.

A man with neatly tied blue hair spoke.

“I am Nellaf Benjamin, the Viscount and doctor of the Lafjehill family.”