Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

In the luxury apartment.

Without Rizu's restraining presence, Miku's actions and demeanor became noticeably more uninhibited.

Though they weren't quite at the stage of living together with Daiki, her subtle actions made Nino and the others quietly grit their teeth.

"Daiki-kun, these are clothes I bought for you. Let's go back to the room and I'll take your measurements."

"Daiki-kun, here's some tempura Nino fried, try it while it's hot."

"Daiki-kun, you have oil on your mouth, you should be more careful." Miku gently stood up and wiped the corner of his mouth in front of Nino.

Nino's beautiful eyes widened like bells in anger, her chopsticks creaking.

With flushed cheeks, Miku wiped his mouth and sat back down shyly.

Given her usual personality, Nino would have confronted them directly, but now the situation was too complicated.

Besides this innocent girl, all three other sisters were enemies!

The cunning and scheming Ichika!

The energetic and cheerful Yotsuba!

The serious and rigid Itsuki!

It would be trouble if they seized any opportunity — after all, if she could pretend to be Miku, the others could pretend to be her too!

Endure!

Nino took a deep breath, forcing a smile.

Watching this scene, the observant Ichika felt chills down her spine.

Enduring what others cannot endure! As expected of you, Nino!

Living up to your reputation!

Compared to the composed Nino, Yotsuba clearly couldn't hide her thoughts.

She absent-mindedly pressed her rice flat with her chopsticks, having lost her appetite. Her timid eyes would occasionally glance at Daiki like a guilty small animal. Her gaze toward Miku contained traces of undisguisable guilt.

Itsuki maintained a serious attitude but felt somewhat bitter inside. Wasn't this exactly what she had wanted to see — Miku and Daiki getting along?

Yet when she actually saw it, it felt like chewing wax.

Scenes of pretending to be Miku together with Nino kept floating in her mind. Strong feelings of guilt made her want to throw away her chopsticks right then.

The only one who could remain calm was probably Ichika at this moment. She had always positioned herself as looking out for the quintuplets' safety.

If it weren't for wanting to give her four sisters some Spiritual Power for protection, she wouldn't have done such a despicable thing to betray Miku's feelings!

'Come to think of it, I haven't achieved my initial goal yet... Perhaps I should visit Daiki-kun tonight, disguised as her... Sigh, I'm doing this all for everyone's safety! Surely Miku will understand my position!'

The determined Ichika had already begun planning the details of her nighttime visit.

Beneath the harmonious surface of their luxurious dinner, different devious thoughts swirled like dangerous undercurrents. The situation was a powder keg — just one spark could set it all ablaze.

When dinner finally ended, the unsuspecting Miku led Daiki to her room.

She eagerly welcomed her favorite companion, Big Daiki, as she gracefully knelt on the floor.

"Mmm... Daiki-kun... sorry... we haven't had much time lately..." she murmured softly, doing her best to ensure his comfort.

With Rizu staying in the apartment, she hadn't dared to be too intimate. Now that she had left, Miku naturally wanted to make up for lost time with her boyfriend.

Seeing her devoted expression, Daiki unconsciously rested his hand on Miku's head.

As tension built throughout his body, Big Daiki suddenly found release. Miku's eyes grew unfocused, nearly rolling back.

After about ten minutes, she felt a sudden warmth in her stomach. Twin streams trickled from her delicate nose onto the floor. Her flushed face and glistening eyes painted a tender picture.

"Cough cough cough cough—" Miku covered her face as she caught her breath.

Her gaze toward Daiki held a mixture of playful reproach and hidden pleasure.

After tidying up her companion, she lingered for a moment longer.

"Daiki-kun, sleep well, see you tomorrow!" With a gentle wave, Miku carefully closed the bedroom door.

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Little did she know that Ichika and the others were scheming in their rooms.

As torrential rain poured outside the apartment, time crept forward.

Crack—

A flash of lightning illuminated the sky.

In her distant bedroom, the light caught Ichika's gleaming eyes.

She rose silently, careful not to wake Nino beside her. With practiced stealth, she retrieved the stockings she had prepared earlier and made her way to Daiki's bedroom.

The moment the door clicked shut, Nino's eyes flew open — she had known this girl wouldn't stay quiet. To think she'd actually attempt a midnight raid!

She quickly got up and hurried to Daiki's bedroom door, but just as she reached for the handle, she realized she was missing something essential.

'Oh no, I forgot! Well, I can just borrow one from Miku's room.' She thought, turning to slip into her sister's room instead.

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Tossing and turning in her bedroom, Itsuki suddenly sat up.

'No, this can't continue! I must separate from Daiki-kun — he is Miku's boyfriend! How could I compete with her!'

'Itsuki, oh Itsuki! You're supposed to become someone like mother!'

'Today will be the last time! After today, Daiki-kun and I will be from two different worlds!'

The ahoge on her little head bobbed energetically.

{T/N: In anime, ahoge refers to those strands of hair on anime characters that stick up and don't conform to the rest of the hairstyle.}

She dubbed this her "Abstinence Plan"! Today — no, tomorrow would be her first day of abstinence!

'Since it's the last time, I might as well make it ceremonial!' Itsuki knew there would be headphones and stockings in Miku's room.

She crept down the hallway and, under cover of darkness, slipped into Miku's bedroom — which used to be Ichika's room.

Without hesitation, she snatched the black stockings hanging on her sister's clothes rack along with the headphones, then quickly left.

Her heart pounded with nervous energy. She could hardly believe what she was doing.

"It's fine, it's the last time!" Itsuki consoled herself while clutching Miku's worn black stockings.

Ignoring her burning cheeks, she snuck into Daiki's bedroom once more.

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A moment later, another figure appeared in Miku's bedroom.

'Huh, where are Miku's stockings and headphones?' Yotsuba whispered to herself, 'Damn, I wanted to give Daiki-kun a nice experience. Miku, I'm doing this all for you, Ichika, Nino, and Itsuki! If I hadn't stepped in, Miss Yukino would have stolen the show. To prevent that cow's schemes from succeeding, I... I'll do my best!'

She left Miku's bedroom, retrieved a pair of her sister's black stockings from the bathroom, then resolutely walked toward the bedroom.

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