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收集活動－♡Mermaid's Allure♡~Kiss the Guy~（獎勵故事）

Starting 08/01 1:00 am

What wll happen when he gets tipsy?

▼Check out the Prologue First!▼

It was early afternoon, and the sea breeze was a pleasant caress against the skin.
Wysteria and Stein were working to improve cultural relations,
so we were holding a party near the ocean.
The sound of cheerful voices lured me in the direction of the balcony.
But I stopped in surprise at what I saw there.

（Hang on—what are you all doing out here?）

I looked around in surprise to see everyone standing there having a lively conversation.

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Robert stood at the center of the group, holding a small glass bottle.
Robert：I brought back a souvenir.
Robert had been away in another country holding a solo exhibition of his work.
He'd returned to Wysteria just to attend the party.
Robert：It's a liqueur called Mermaid Tears.
Robert：Tradition says that drinking it bonds you to the person you love.
Alyn：Huh? A liqueur that bonds you—
Alyn stared at the small bottle, a frown crossing his face.
Louis：Alyn, you were just thinking something weird, weren't you?
Leo and Giles both smirked at Louis's words, their gazes drawn towards the bottle.
Leo：I'm sure any man would think the same.
Giles：I concur.
They were interrupted by Byron's quiet, deep voice.
Byron：That said, I've never heard of it before.
Robert：It's unique to the country where my exhibition is being held, so it doesn't surprise me that you haven't heard of it.
Sid：So, have you used it yourself, Robert?
Sid's smirk was knowing, and Nico's eyes widened as he stared at Robert.
Nico：Oh gosh! I really want to know that too!
Robert：Well—
Robert frowned a little, and then opened his mouth to continue.
But before he could say anything, a loud cough interrupted him.
Albert：The princess of Wysteria is headed this way.
Albert adjusted his glasses as he glanced towards the doorway.
At his words, the other men all turned to look as well.
I was surprised to see everyone standing together in a group.
I hurried over to where they stood, and smiled as I spotted a familiar face.
Jily：Robert, you're back!
Robert：Yes, I am. Long time no see.
It had been ages since I'd seen Robert, but his gentle smile was as familiar as ever.

（I heard he was really busy with that exhibition, but he's looking well.）

Robert：Ahh, that reminds me. Jily, I have a souvenir for you.
Robert held out a small glass bottle as he spoke.
Robert：It's a liqueur called Mermaid Tears.
Robert：They say that drinking it bonds you to the person you love.

（Bonds you to the person you love?
（What a wonderful liqueur!）

His words seemed to echo through my heart, filling me with an odd sense of anticipation.
I reached out and took the bottle of Mermaid Tears from him—

Whose Reacton Do You Want to See the Most？

Give him Droplets to Mas-out his Tipsiness Scale and get a sexy story with your suitor！

Choose Your Suitor＞＞＞

［Byron］

＊Cheers! 0＊

What an unusual liqueur.
It's sweet, but I don't mind the taste.
Nothing's happening.
When look at you－no,never mind.

＊Cheers! 10／Cheers! 20＊

I can't seem to take my eyes off you.
I feel hot.
I don't want to let you go.
You're right here, yet I want you even more.

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I want to do more than just hold you.
I feel like I'm losing my mind over you.
Come here.
I want you so badly right now.

［Alyn］

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Hmm. Sure is sweet.
Aren't you gonna drink it？
...What on earth did I just drink？
This is just alcohol, right？

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My body feels all hot.
Just looking at you is doing my head in.
You shouldn't come any closer.
（*怎麼按都出現不了第四種）

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Come here.
I want to touch you so badly.
Kissing you isn't enough.
I want to share every part of myself with you.

［Louis］

＊Cheers! 0＊

Is this alcohol？
It's delicious, but－what a strange taste.
Are you just going to look？ You could have some too.
I feel really strange somehow.

＊Cheers! 10／Cheers! 20＊

My heart is pounding so fast right now.
You look so beautiful to me.
Is it the alcohol making me feel so hot？ Or is it you？
Come here, I want to see you up close.

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I want to touch you. Do you mind？
Being with you like this is all I ever need.
Just looking at your drives me crazy.
I want to give myself to you.

［Giles］

＊Cheers! 0＊

Would you like me to drink that？
What a sweet taste it has.
Do you want to try some？
（*怎麼按都出現不了第四種）

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Ahh, this is more serious than I thought.
I don't know what's wrong with me.
I want to touch you very badly.
Touching you just isn't enough.

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You seem to be enjoying seeing me so flustered.
You are a naughty girl, aren't you？
I don't mind letting you have your way with me.
Tell me what you want to do with me.

［Leo］

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What a cute cocktail.
It's only a little, I'll be fine.
...This is stronger than I thought.
I think I might be a little drunk.

＊Cheers! 10／Cheers! 20＊

Don't you feel hot？
I think I drunk too much.
Aw,man. I wanna touch you.
Come closer, won't you？

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I want to hold you close to me.
Stay here in my arms, like this.
I want more than just kisses.
I'll love you more than ever.

［Nico］

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Is that liqueur？ It looks delicious.
I like drinks like this.
Huh？ I feel weird.
They taste even better if we drink them together！

＊Cheers! 10／Cheers! 20＊

This is so delicious, you should try some.
I fell like I'm drunk.
I dunno why but I'm feeling hot all over.
Come here, I'll pour you a glass.

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Ahh, I can't stop focusing on you.
You should look forward to what comes next then！
I want to hold you tight, and kiss you all over.
What？ You want the same thing？

［Sid］

＊Cheers! 0＊

Huh？ You want me to drink this？
I ain't gonna get drunk on this.
Ahh, I'm hot. I kinda wonna strip.
（*怎麼按都出現不了第四種）

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Why did I drink that weird stuff anyway？
Looking at you gets me all hot and bothered.
Ahh, what the heck, let's meke the most of it.
Come here and we can both enjoy ourselves.

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I want to touch you.
You're feeling pretty hot yourself.
Let me treat you real nice.
What do you wanna do to me？

［Albert］

＊Cheers! 0＊

Wait a minute.
Is that alcohol？
Well... the flavor isn't too bad.
Wha－！ This is－！

＊Cheers! 10／Cheers! 20＊

I'm suddenly feeling very warm.
Normally this would not affect me, but－
Ahh, I need to calm down.
Looking at you sets my heart racing.

＊Cheers! 30／Cheers! 40／Cheers! 50＊

Stop looking at me with those flirtatious eyes.
Do you mind if I touch you？
All I want right now is to touch you.
I want you very badly.

獎勵故事＞＞＞

我估計最多就只能拿到路易的而已...

艾倫跟傑諾的故事只能放棄了=_=

(另外,請原諒我打完上面就已經沒力氣手打了...之後再弄吧好累...)

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結果我自己也收集到了400個... 一開始沒想到有那麼多次的黃金時段啊 =口=

但因為克麗絲汀殿下提供得更早,所以艾倫跟傑諾的就是算她提供的 OwO

The seaside party was finally over, and I returned to my room.
Nico had escorted me back, and I stepped into the quiet room just ahead of him.
I turned towards him, glad that we were finally alone at last.
But for some reason he was unusually quiet.

（You were smiling so brightly only moments ago.）

Nico：I'll see you later, then.
Nico reached for the doorknob without even turning to look at me.
Jily：Nico, wait!
Nico hesitated at my words, his hand still on the doorknob.
His shoulders were stiff, and I couldn't see his face properly.
He'd drunk the Mermaid Tears for me earlier, and I wondered suddenly if that explained his flushed cheeks.
Nico：Ever since I drank that liqueur, I—
Nico：When I look at you, I feel the strangest things.
Nico's voice was hoarse, and he still wouldn't turn to face me.
Jily：I don't mind.

（I just want to be with you.）

Nico：I'm not myself.

（Oh, Nico, you don't understand at all, do you?）

I stared at his slightly messy hair, his tense shoulders, and his long fingers still clutching the doorknob.
Love and desire coursed through me in equal amounts, and I reached out and touched his shoulder.
Jily：However you are is okay with me.
Jily：No matter what else, you're still Nico. My Nico.
Nico：Jily—
Nico turned suddenly at my words, wrapping his arms tightly around me.
A moment later his lips possessed mine, his kiss desperate and needy.
The passion in his kisses and the warmth of his body against mine almost took my breath away.
At last his grip loosened, and he leaned back to gaze down at me.
Then he lifted me into his arms, carrying me across to the bed.
Nico：Jily—
Nico：I want to kiss you all over.
Jily：Then kiss me.
The desire in his eyes sent a thrill right through me, and a moment later his lips caught mine again.
He scrabbled with the buttons of his shirt, still kissing me as he struggled out of it.
Nico：Your turn.
Nico reached down to pull at the ribbon ties across my breasts, his hands trembling.
Jily：I can do it.
I reached down gently and placed my hands over his.
Nico：No, let me.
Amusement sparkled in Nico's eyes as he pushed my hands away.
He unlaced the ribbon ties holding my dress together.

（Oh—）

With the fabric loosened, the dress slipped from my shoulders and fell to the floor.
I could see the satisfaction in Nico's eyes as he looked down at my body.
Nico：You're beautiful, Jily.
Nico reached up to caress my cheek, and kissed me softly on the lips.
Then his mouth moved slowly down my body, kissing my neck, collarbone, and then the top of my breasts.
Jily：Ahhh—Nico—
I quivered at the sweet sensation of his lips on my tender skin, and he looked up at me through half-lidded eyes.
Nico：Do you like that?
The look in his eyes was so wanton that it kindled something warm and needy deep inside me.

（Of course I do.）

Nico：Go on, you can say it.
Jily：I like it.
I met his gaze directly, and he reached up to cup my cheeks.
Nico：Ahh, you're so beautiful.
His smile was almost dazzlingly bright in that moment.
Nico：I love you, Jily.
Before I could respond he kissed me again, a kiss so deep that I felt I could drown in it.

（You're the only one I can ever be that honest with, Nico.）

I reached up and wrapped my arms tightly around him, pressing up against his warm, strong body...

The seaside party was finally over.
Albert was accompanying me as I made my way back to my room.
Jily：Today was fun, wasn't it?
Albert：Yes, it was, in its own way.
Albert's voice was quiet, and a moment later he stopped walking.
Albert：May we stop a moment?
Albert：I feel oddly warm.
I looked up at him and realized his cheeks were flushed.

（You did drink an awful lot.）
（I hope you're not feeling too drunk?）

Albert's expression was thoughtful as he loosened his collar.
Jily：Are you all right?
Albert：Yes.
Albert：I just appear to be overly warm.
Albert undid the buttons of his jacket, and then removed it.
Jily：I'll hold your jacket for you.
Albert：No, it's fine—
I reached out to touch Albert's arm, and his eyes widened suddenly.
Albert：I—
Albert：What on earth—
He scowled, his expression confused, his eyes dropping away from mine.
Jily：What's the matter, Albert?
Albert：Wha—! Please don't come any closer.
Jily：I'm sorry?
Albert took a step backwards, increasing the distance between us.
Albert：It's nothing. Just something I—you're better off not knowing.
Albert began to walk stiffly down the corridor again.
I stared at him in confusion as I hurried after him.
At last we reached my room, and I stepped inside.
Albert immediately turned away as if to leave.
Albert：If you'll excuse me—
Jily：Albert?

（But it's been so long since I last saw you.）
（I don't want you to go. Not yet.）

I reached out and placed my hand gently on his arm again.
Jily：Are you sure you have to leave?
I looked up at him, but even as I did so—
Albert：Jily—
Jily：What?
Before I even realized what was happening, Albert had turned back towards me and pulled me into his arms.
Our bodies were pressed together, and I could clearly feel just how fast his heart was racing.
Albert：Ever since I drank that liqueur—
Albert：I find myself wanting you.
His eyes wavered with confusion, and I remembered the Mermaid Tears.
I stared up at him in surprise for a moment, but the look on his face sent a thrill of anticipation through me.

（I'm glad you're being honest with me.）
（Sometimes I wish you could learn to do that more often.）

I smiled gently up at him as I said,
Jily：I love you, Albert.
Jily：I'm glad that you want me.
Albert：Well—
Albert's eyes widened in surprise for a moment, and then he pressed his lips together.
Albert：Can I take that to mean—
Jily：Yes. I want you too.
I spoke softly, never moving my gaze away from his.
His arms tightened around me, pressing our bodies closer together, and my heart began to beat faster.
Albert：I want to touch you—more than anything.
He reached up to stroke my cheek, his fingers gentle.
A moment later his lips pressed against mine in a soft kiss.
There was an underlying passion to his kisses that surprised me, and I sighed softly into his mouth.
I reached up without thinking and grabbed hold of the front of his shirt.
As I clung to him, one of the buttons popped off, and his shirt gaped wide, baring his chest.
Jily：Oh! I'm sorry.
I dropped my hands, my cheeks flushing with embarrassment.
But Albert reached down and caught my hands in his, squeezing them gently.
Albert：It's fine.
Albert：I'd be taking it off regardless.
A moment later his shirt followed the button onto the floor.
Albert：Now you can touch me, too.
His arms wrapped around me again, and I smiled as I leaned against his bare chest.

（I've never heard your heart beat so fast, Albert.）

I glanced up at the sweet smile on his face as I wrapped my arms around him in return.
I closed my eyes as I listened to the sound of his heartbeat, anticipating all that was yet to come...

The party was over, and I was back in my room.
I sat in front of the dressing table, sighing as I brushed my hair.

（I hope Giles is okay.）

I stared unseeingly at my reflection in the mirror as I thought back to what had happened.
After the party, Giles and I had found ourselves alone together.
I glanced up at Giles, and then back down at the bottle of Mermaid Tears in my hand.

（So it's supposed to bond you to the person you love...）

Giles：If you want me to, I will drink it.
Jily：What?
I blushed as I realized that Giles somehow knew exactly what I was thinking.
But I nodded, just a little, and Giles took the bottle from my hand and raised it to his lips.
He took a long sip, and then slowly lowered the bottle.
He frowned for just a moment, his expression turning serious.
Giles：So that's it?
Giles：Nothing to it.
Giles's smile returned almost immediately, and I could almost believe I'd imagined his frown.

（You said there was nothing to it, but you looked flushed to me.）
（Ahh, I can't help but worry! Maybe I should just go see you.）

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Giles：Jily?
Giles was clearly surprised by my visit, and I smiled hesitantly up at him.
Jily：I was worried about you.
Giles：Is that so?
His cheeks still looked flushed, and I chewed my lip for a moment.

（But you don't look ill in any other way, and you're acting as if nothing's wrong.）

Jily：But if it's nothing, then I'll go back to my room.
I smiled at Giles, and turned to open the door again, but he pressed a hand against it.
Giles：It's not nothing.
Jily：What do you mean?
I turned to face him again only to find him frowning down at me.
I realized then just how close he was, and I felt a thrill of excitement run through me.
Giles：Now that you're here, I don't think I can bear to let you leave.
I blinked up at him, confused by the unexpected words.
Giles studied my expression for a moment, and then reached for the bottle on the nearby table.
A sudden smile graced his lips as he turned back to face me.
Giles：If you don't know what I mean—perhaps I should show you?
Giles leaned towards me, his face so close I could feel the warmth of his breath on my cheek.
He pressed the mouth of the bottle invitingly against my lips, and I remembered what Robert had said about it.
I tilted my head back, letting the sweet liqueur spill down my throat, and it pooled in my stomach, warm and exciting.
Without warning Giles kissed me, his lips feverish and passionate against mine.
The lingering taste of the liqueur seemed to add a heady sweetness to his kisses.
I moaned softly as our tongues swirled together for a short eternity.
Then Giles pulled back again, trailing one finger along my lower lip.
Giles：How was that?
There was a sensuality to his smile that seemed to ignite an answering passion inside me.

（I don't know why, but I want you so badly right now.）

Jily：Giles—come closer.
Giles：I'd be glad to.
Giles reached down and hastily stripped off his shirt, letting it fall to the floor.
Giles：Tonight I want to share all my passion with you.
Giles pressed me back against the table, his body warm against mine, his hands rough as they caressed my breasts.
Jily：Ahhh—Giles—
My body quivered in response to his caresses, and he whispered in my ear, his voice low and deep.
Giles：When you call my name like that—when you look at me like that—
Giles：I feel as if I'm getting even drunker on you.
Jily：Ahhh—
My dress slid off my body and fell to the floor under the table.
I was bared before him, and I sighed softly as he pressed his body against mine again.
Giles：I don't know why, but—
Giles：I feel like I'm drowning in you.
Giles：And you, too—
Giles's gaze burned bright with passion, and I could see my own passion reflected in it.

（I wonder if mermaids feel love like this?）

The night was dark, and dawn was a long time coming,
but I spent every moment of it drowning in Giles's warmth...

It was after the seaside party had ended.
Sid grabbed me by the hand and pulled me into an empty room.
As soon as the door was shut behind us, he lifted me into his arms.
Jily：Geez, Sid—
Sid：What?
Sid looked at me in surprise as he laid me down on the bed.
Sid：I mean, since I'm feeling this way, we may as well enjoy it.
I frowned a little in confusion as I looked up at him.
Jily：What do you mean, 'feeling this way'?
Sid stripped off his jacket, and climbed onto the bed next to me.
Sid：You were the one who made me drink that pervy liqueur.

（Wait a minute—）

His words brought back to my mind what had happened a few minutes earlier.
Sid：Is that your present from Robert?
Jily：Yeah. He said it was a liqueur.
Sid：Mermaid Tears, huh?
Sid：Sounds interesting. Want me to drink it?
Jily：Made you? I'm pretty sure you offered first.
Sid：Well, either way—
Sid：Looking at you now is getting me all hot and bothered.
I looked up at his flushed cheeks, and the intensity burning in his gaze.
Sid：Guess this is what they mean by 'bonded,' huh?
Sid leaned over me, his face moving towards mine, but the frown on his face gave me pause.
Jily：Sid, wait.
Sid：What?
Sid：Are you sure this is what you want?
Sid's eyes widened in surprise at my question.

（I don't want you to feel like you have to, just because I wanted you to drink it.）

Sid：You worry about me too much.
Sid reached down and unbuttoned his shirt, dropping it on the floor.
Sid：I want ya. So if you want me too—
Sid：Then that's all that matters.
He reached up and cupped my cheek with his hand, and I smiled up at him.
Jily：I want you, too.
Sid：Jily—
His sudden kiss was forceful, yet there was a underlying sweetness to it.
I closed my eyes and reached up to wrap my arms around him, smiling to myself.

（You know full well how I feel about you.）
（Ahh, you always know how to get me.）

I could feel his hands sliding down my body as our mouths moved roughly together.
Within moments he'd stripped my dress off completely, and I gasped, breaking off the kiss.
Jily：Ahhh—Sid—
Sid：Tell me where you want me to touch you.
Sid leaned closer to whisper the words in my ear, his breath hot against my skin.
Jily：Maybe you should guess.
Sid's hands slid slowly down my body, coming to rest on my upper thigh.
Sid：I dunno, looks like you wanna be touched all over.
His words were a husky sigh that only seemed to inflame my desire even more.
I shivered a little, looking up at him through veiled lashes.
Jily：Are you sure?

（You're right, I want you to touch me everywhere.）
（But I also like teasing you like this.）

Sid：Well, if you ain't gonna confirm or deny it—
Sid：Guess I'm gonna have to ask your body directly.
Jily：Ahhh—
I gasped helplessly as he leaned over and began to rain kisses down on my bared breasts.
Jily：Sid—
His lips moved slowly downwards, kissing and nibbling my skin.
Sid：I guess you don't really need to say it.
Sid：I know what you want.
There was an edge of smug amusement to his voice.
But I soon forgot everything but pleasure as his lips moved lower still...

The party was finally over.
I'd changed into a more casual dress and then Leo and I had made our way down to the beach.
Jily：The ocean looks so beautiful.
Leo：Yes, it does. I can really imagine mermaids swimming in it, can't you?
Leo's words reminded me of the present I'd received from Robert, and I looked down at the small bottle in my hand.
（I kind of really want to find out if it's true.

（But I know how bad Leo is with alcohol.）

Leo：Do you want me to drink that?
Leo leaned closer to catch my gaze, his expression gentle.
Jily：You don't mind?
Leo：Of course not.
Leo took the bottle from me and lifted it to his lips, drinking the entire contents.
I watched with a mix of anticipation and trepidation.
Leo：Well, I don't feel any different.
Leo tilted his head curiously, staring at the empty bottle.
Jily：I guess it was just a story, then?

（That's a bit disappointing.）

Leo's gaze shifted to me, and then his expression brightened as if he'd just thought of something.
Leo：Or maybe—
Leo：Just drinking it in and of itself is enough?
He slid an arm around my shoulders, pulling me closer to whisper sweetly in my ear.
Leo：Maybe me drinking it means we're already bonded.
Jily：Leo—
I laughed softly as the ocean breeze whipped my hair around my head.
But there was something mischievous in Leo's gaze that set my heart racing.
Leo：Just kidding.
Leo gave me a sweet smile, and then turned to look at the ocean.
Leo：But since we've come all the way to the beach—
Jily：Yes?
Without warning Leo let go of me and began to strip off his shirt.
Leo：Why don't we have some fun?
His smile was bright and full of laughter as he turned towards the approaching waves.
A moment later he cupped water in his hands and splashed it all over me.
Jily：Leo!

（Two can play at that game!）

I dashed towards the ocean and cupped some water in my hands.
I threw it in a wide spray across Leo, and he laughed happily.
Leo：You got me.
The water seemed to sparkle in the sunlight as we splashed it back and forth at each other.
Jily：Ahhh! It's freezing, Leo!
For a while everything was forgotten but the waves and the sun and the sound of our laughter.

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At last we'd exhausted ourselves playing at the beach,
so we returned to the room that had been prepared for us.
Jily：Geez, I'm soaking wet!
I grabbed a towel from the bathroom and began to dry myself off.
Leo：Oh—
I looked up to find Leo standing still, a towel in his hand, his cheeks flushed.
Jily：What's wrong, Leo?
Leo：Nothing—so that's what it does.
Leo's expression turned thoughtful as he muttered the words almost to himself.
Jily：What do you mean?
Leo：I figured out what the Mermaid Tears does.
Leo reached out and cupped my chin in his hand, lifting my face towards him.

（What it does?）

Leo：Just looking at you like that is enough to drive me wild.
I stared up at Leo, captivated by the desire burning bright in his gaze.
A moment later he leaned closer, his lips possessing mine.
His kiss was passionate, almost forceful, and I felt as if I could drown in the taste of him.
By the time our lips parted again I felt light-headed.
I sank down into the nearby sofa, staring up at Leo.
Leo leaned closer, lifting my damp hair away from my face.
Leo：Jily, you look like a mermaid.
He caressed my cheek with gentle fingers as he knelt on the sofa in front me.
Leo：But I don't want you to vanish in a splash of sea foam.
Leo：I need to find a way to keep you here with me.
His lips slid down my front, suckling hard on the bared skin above my breasts, and I gasped at the bittersweet sensation.
Jily：Leo—
Leo lifted his head slowly, gently stroking the faint red mark he'd left on my skin.
Leo：I love you, Jily.
Leo：Please, stay with me and be my mermaid.
His lips captured mine again before I could answer, swallowing my affirmative reply.
I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck, closing my eyes and giving myself over to the moment.

（I'll always be here with you, Leo. I'm yours.）

I could hear the distant sound of the waves crashing against the shore as I leaned back and pulled Leo down on top of me...

The seaside party had finally wound down to a close.
Once it was over, Louis and I snuck back out to the balcony.
Jily：So, this Mermaid Tears... I wonder what it tastes like?
I looked down at the bottle in my hand, and Louis smiled suddenly.
Louis：Want me to drink it?
Jily：Louis—
Louis：Well, you're curious, right?
There was a gentleness in Louis's eyes as he gazed at me.

（You're always such a sweetheart.）

Jily：Thank you, Louis.
I smiled at him and held out the bottle.
Louis unstoppered the lid, and lifted the bottle to his lips.
Jily：How is it?
Louis：It's a little sweet.
Louis put the bottle down on the table next to him as he spoke.
Louis：Sort of like when I kiss you.
He smiled at me, and I blushed a little as I smiled back at him.
Jily：Louis—
As I looked up at him, I realized that his cheeks were red as well.
Jily：Is something the matter?
Louis：It's nothing.
Louis：Let me walk you back to your room.
Louis's eyes jumped to meet mine rather suddenly, and then he took my hand in his and turned to leave.

（Are you sure nothing's the matter?）

＊＊＊

Louis walked me quietly back to my room.
As we stood at the door, he let go of my hand, and reached up to touch my cheek, as he always did.
Louis：Goodnight, Jily.
Jily：Goodnight, Louis.
Louis leaned towards me, his lips so close I could feel the warmth of them, but then—
Louis：Oh!
Louis：Jily, wait.
Louis pulled back again, his lips moving away from mine.
Louis：I'm feeling... weird.
Louis frowned a little, and I realized his cheeks were still flushed.
Jily：What's the matter?
Louis turned his gaze on me, half-lidded but bright with desire.
Louis：When I look at you right now—
Louis：I want to do so much more than just kiss you.
Jily：Oh!
Louis blinked slowly, his long lashes feathering against his cheeks.
Louis：Jily, what are you thinking?
Jily：Well, I—

（It makes me happy, but it's so unlike you to say that so directly!）

I smiled coyly up at him, not sure how to reply.
A moment later he pulled me into his arms, his lips capturing mine in a kiss.
It was a deep kiss, full of a simmering passion that left me gasping.
Louis：You're beautiful.
Louis whispered the words before kissing me again, and my heart soared with excitement.
At last our lips parted, but before I could say anything Louis lifted me into his arms.
Louis：What should I do?
Louis：I want to kiss you all over.
Louis kissed me softly on the forehead as he carried me to the bed.
He set me down on the soft sheets and slid his fingers under the straps of my dress, sliding them off my shoulders.
Jily：Louis—
I looked up at him, feeling awed by the desire so clear in his expression.
Louis：Too fast?
Jily：No, I just—you go first.
I smiled sweetly up at him, and a mischievous grin crossed his face.
Louis：Like this?
He reached up and unbuttoned his shirt, letting it fall to the floor.
Louis：Now it's your turn.
I gazed up at his bare chest in appreciation as he leaned towards me.
He slid my dress slowly off my shoulders and down, baring my skin, and I sighed softly.
A moment later I gasped as he began kiss my bared breasts, his lips warm and passionate.
Louis：I don't know why, but—
Louis：The more I touch you, the more I love you.
Louis's lips began to move slowly down my body, kissing and licking, and I began to quiver in response.

（I love you too, Louis.）

My love for him seemed to burn right through me, filling me up with a hot, fiery passion.
I tangled my fingers in Louis's hair as I submitted my body to his delicious kisses...

(感謝克麗絲汀殿下提供艾倫的獎勵故事 ＞3＜)

Alyn had drunk the Mermaid Tears, and he held my hand as we walked down the corridor.
He seemed to be walking faster than usual, and I glanced up at him curiously.
Christine：Alyn?
Alyn continued to stare straight ahead, not meeting my gaze.
I waited for him to say something, but he remained silent.
We reached his door before I could speak again, and he pulled me into his room.
The moment the door was closed behind us, he pushed me up against the wall.
He pressed his hands against the wall on either side of me, crowding me in and sending a thrill of pleasure through me.
His face was suddenly close to mine, his deep red eyes focused on me.

（Alyn, you look—）

His cheeks were flushed red, and his eyes slightly glassy, almost as if he were drunk.
Christine：Are you okay?
I reached out towards him, pressing a hand against his cheek.
His skin was warm under my fingers, but his eyes widened in surprise at my touch.
He began to tremble, just slightly, and I stared up at him.
Alyn：I feel weird.
Christine：What do you mean?
Alyn：Ever since I drank that liqueur, when I look at you—I feel—
Alyn scowled as he met my gaze, his breath hot against my cheek.
Alyn：I feel like I'm losing all sense of reason.
His gaze was burning with passion, and it seemed to pierce right through me.

（I've never seen you like this, Alyn... but it's kind of hot.）

My heart began to race to have him look at me with such desperate need.
Alyn reached up and grabbed my hand where it rested against his cheek, his grip strong.
Alyn：I want you so badly.
Excitement burst through me as his face moved towards mine.
A moment later his lips captured mine in a kiss.
There was such strength and passion to his kiss that I felt almost as if he would steal my breath away.
Alyn：Christine—
I felt light-headed from his needy kisses, and I clung to Alyn's strong shoulders.

（Alyn, I love you so much.）

At last our lips parted again, and I gasped for breath, my whole body trembling.
I looked up at Alyn, feeling my desire for him burning through me.
Christine：Alyn—I want you too.
Alyn：But I'm not myself—
I stood on tiptoes and kissed him again to stop his protests, and he sighed softly.
Alyn：Well, when you put it like that...
He reached up and stripped off his shirt, throwing it on the floor.
A moment later he lifted me in his arms and carried me across to the bed.
I smiled up at him as he set me down on the covers and leaned over me.
Alyn：I think this could get a little more wild than usual.
There was a fever burning in his gaze, and yet I could see myself reflected in his eyes, my expression just as needy.

（I want to get wild with you, Alyn. I need you, too.）

Alyn lowered his head to my neck, feverish as they nipped at my skin.
I gasped helplessly, arching my body towards him, wanting more.
His kisses rained down on my body, and I began to moan as his fingers divested me of my clothing, brushing against my bare skin.
Alyn：Louder.
Christine：Alyn—
I cried out softly as his warm mouth found my breasts and began to lavish them with attention.

（When they said the Mermaid Tears would bond you to the person you love—）
（Is this what they were talking about?）

Alyn's body pressed against mine, warm and powerful.
I reached up and wrapped my arms around him, wanting to lose myself completely in his touch...

(感謝克麗絲汀殿下提供傑諾的獎勵故事 ＞3＜)

The party was finally over, and I was able to relax.
Byron and I were standing alone together on the balcony.
Byron was watching the ocean quietly, his gaze thoughtful.
I was holding the small bottle of liqueur in my hand as I gazed out at the ocean.

（I wonder what it means when they say this drink 'bonds' you?）

Byron：Is that the gift from Robert?
Byron turned away from the ocean, looking down at the bottle in my hand.
Christine：Yes, it is. I just can't help wondering about it.
Byron：In that case, why don't we test it?
Christine：Are you sure?
I looked up at Byron uncertainly, but he took the bottle from my hand without hesitation.
Byron：Well, we'll find out if it really does bond us.
Byron smiled at me as he raised the bottle to his lips and drank the contents.
Christine：Well?
Byron：I feel the same as before.

（So I guess it is just a story, then.）

The empty crash of the waves hitting the shore below seemed to echo my sudden sense of disappointment...

＊＊＊

We stayed out on the balcony for a little longer, talking quietly,but soon Byron walked me back to my room.
Christine：I really enjoyed the party today.
Byron：So did I.
Byron gave me a faint smile as he leaned close to kiss me.
I closed my eyes briefly, enjoying the warmth of his lips against mine.
But when Byron pulled back, his eye was wide for just a moment.
Byron：I see.
The words were muttered under his breath as he looked down at me.
Christine：What is it?
Byron：I think I just understood what they mean by 'bonded.'

（Now that you mention it—）

As I looked up at Byron I realized that his cheeks were flushed.
I chewed gently on my lower lip as I studied him, and he smiled suddenly.
Byron：It was only a little kiss—
Byron：But now I want every part of you.
My heart skipped a beat at his words and the look in his eye.
Christine：Byron—
I felt captivated by his intense gaze, and then he was kissing me again.
He pressed me back against the wall, his arms sliding around me.
Christine：Ahhh—
Byron：The sound of your voice makes me want you even more.
Byron frowned a little, and then lifted me into his arms and carried me across the room.
He laid me down on the bed, leaning over to rain kisses down upon my neck.
The feel of his lips and tongue sent shivers of delight through my whole body.
I cried out softly, writhing underneath him, and he paused to look up at me.
There was an edge of amusement lurking in his gaze as he said,
Byron：Do you like that?

（Stop teasing me! You know I do!）

I mock-pouted up at him instead of replying.
He smirked a little in response, his fingers sliding under the straps of my dress.
Byron：Well, if you won't tell me, I guess I'll have to ask your body instead.
His smiling lips pressed down against my bared breasts, suckling my tender skin.
Christine：Ahhh—Byron—

（You're not like yourself at all today!）

My dress slid off the bed onto the floor, and Byron's shirt followed a moment later.
Byron：What is it?
He slid his thumb teasingly along my lower lip, and I looked up at him through half-lidded eyes, full of need.
Byron：That look—is that an invitation?
Christine：Maybe.
Byron cupped my cheeks, his large hands warm against my skin.
Byron：Are you sure you know what you're asking?
Christine：I do—
His kiss captured my words almost before they were spoken, and I responded eagerly.
I closed my eyes as his hands slid down my body, enjoying the feel of his skin against mine...