[Compatible]

Such is the title given to those humans who are sensitive to the world of [Inhumans].

A natural ability of a [Compatible] is to interfere with [Magic].

They can do this by scattering their [Soul Energy], the driving force behind [Magic]

Imagine an orderly ripple on a still lake surface. Then imagine a massive wave crashing down upon it. That is how a [Compatible] interferes with [Magic].

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“Just because I’m a [Compatible] doesn’t mean that I’m a good choice for you, you know?”

“Oh? Yuu-kun, you know another [Compatible] who you think might fit me better, hmm?”

“No…”

“Ufufu… as I thought.”

“Can’t your parents find you another fiance?”

“Our families have been tied for generations, Yuu-kun. Moreover, I don’t exactly dislike the thought of being with you…”

A blush accompanied the above teasing statement.

Such destructive power…

“After all, a weaker [Inhuman] like me has to be tied to a [Compatible].”

Indeed, the so-called “Goddess of the School” is an [Inhuman].

“Marriage doesn’t have to be a part of that!”

“Yuu-kun, I know this isn’t our first time having this conversation, but you’re still hurting my womanly pride…”

Yuudai averted his gaze.

“Which part of me isn’t to your liking? Do you not like my face? My hairstyle. Perhaps… my boobs? Is Yuu-kun into smaller ones? Are onee-san’s not to your liking?”

Something dangerously soft was now pressing onto his arm…

“Or are you scared of my belly?”

To any observer, this would be a weird question. But to the two of them, this was perfectly understood.

After all, this was Shiori’s [Inhuman] attribute.

The giant, fanged mouth at her lower abdomen.

Normally, this mouth remains invisible: the cloaking effect of an [Inhuman]’s [Illusory Magic]. But when a [Compatible]releases their [Spirit Energy], the cloak dissipates.

Shiori’s [Inhuman] attribute was inherited from her mother. Her father was a [Compatible], just like Yuudai.

Yuudai’s family had always told him that it was best for both a [Compatible] and an [Inhuman] to bond to each other, and had arranged the marriage with Shiori. However, whenever Yuudai asked as to the reasons behind, he had always been ignored. To this day, the reason why such pairings are necessary remains a mystery to him...

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A few minutes of pointless banter later, they had reached the point where it was time to split ways.

“Yuu-kun, your family members aren’t coming over tonight, right? I’ll be bored alone since Mama and Papa are overseas, so why don’t I come over and cook dinner for you? Or would you like a bath? Or… me?”

“Shiori-san, you’re supposed to say that when a guy comes home, not when you’re proposing to go over to his place.”

“Ara, at least that got a warmer response out of Yuu-kun. ‘Shiori-san’ is an upgrade ufufu~ Any progress is progress. So how about 7 o’clock?”

“About that, I’m going to receive orders from my clan elders tonight.”

“Ah.”

“...”

“Tomorrow.”

“What?”

“Yuu-kun, I mean I’ll come over tomorrow then.”

“Uh… okay?”

“Ufufu~ Well then, good luck tonight, my little ninja.”