A Lustful Requiem (Chainsaw Man x OCS)

[14] Shattering Pride

[AN: I got lazy to release chapters, but i made a bunch in succession for a big release. well, i cooked up a Tazia Chapter~]

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When are they coming home?

...Was the most prominent question in my head tonight.

I was on the first floor, polishing the glasses by the club bar. I had a blue cloth, and for each time I polished, the glassware were sparkling clean-- I took deep pride in it.

It's eleven at night, and normally I don't question them-- but it's different this time because Yomu would tell me most of the time in case I ever wondered.

Placing the last glass down, I went over to the mini fridge and opened it. Searching the shelves, a bottle full of a dark purple liquid had peaked my interest.

I looked around me, checking if anyone had returned yet.

Of course, I was met with the silence of our establishment— nothing new, to be honest.

Back to the bottle.

"....Is this mine....?" I mumbled out loud, spinning the liquor as I read the labels.

Château Margaux....

What?! I know this brand! How did he afford such a fine wine?

Through a thorough inspection, my hands felt up a little paper note— I ripped it off and it read:

Don't touch. Tazia's gift.

Unknowingly, with the reflection of the bottle a smile had formed on my face.

It really came to me at that moment— he really does care about us, hm?

Returning to the bar counter, I pull up a small wine glass from under the island top. Making a quick flicking motion, one of my knives had materialized from thin air, and I pierced the cork of the bottle.

After I had done so, I clasped onto the wine glass, and poured myself the exquisite drink. I brought it up to my lips, and I drank.

It was simply bliss.

"Ah..... How amazing....."

The floral aroma of the wine, followed by hints of spicy, sharp cocoa...

"....Wonderful...."

I drink a glass, and then I pour another one. I set aside the bottle, and leaned against the counter.

I want to save the rest and share it with him....

THUD THUD!

!!

What was that noise? It came from upstairs?

I waited for a moment, listening for any further noises.

.....Nothing. It must have been—

THUD!

"Once again?!"

With a sour expression, I stomp my way over to the stairs. Reaching the second floor hallway, I kept hearing scrambling from the living room.

...An intruder...?

I motion for my daggers to reveal themselves, and I had four of them levitating right behind me. I slowly creep on ahead, taking care in each step I take.

"Ngh...." I heard a voice whimper.

Reaching the end of the hallway, I peek beyond the wall, and I was shocked.