Confession and Resonance
Confession and Resonance — Chuuup…♥ Our lips meet. A silver thread stretches between them, with a golden bead sparkling at its center. Our lips overlap around it. I want to claim everything of Sofia’s — not just her lips, but her Dragon Heart as well.
This act feels somewhat removed from an ordinary kiss between lovers. For a couple who had only just confirmed their feelings, it was quite a bold display of affection. Yet it wasn’t merely about affirming love. More precisely, it was also the proper(?) procedure for receiving her Dragon Heart.
‘It’s just part of the Love Pact process, so there’s no need to overthink it, right?’
—Chuurp…! Chu♡
After finishing that thought, I pressed my lips against hers even more boldly, pouring my genuine feelings for Sofia into the kiss. That was it — I had wanted to show her through action rather than words. Actions always conveyed feelings more clearly than a thousand spoken declarations of love.
Hadn’t I been wanting to tell Sofia how I felt since this morning? I truly wanted to convey my heart to her today. An ideal type is just that — an ideal. The person I actually like is someone else entirely. And considering how Sofia has always been by my side, quietly helping me without ever making a fuss, she might just be my true ideal. Of course, her appearance played a part too……
‘Sofia’s lips… they’re so soft. Haah, I should’ve done this sooner.’
I’d already felt like I was going crazy when our faces were so close earlier. The deep kiss we shared at dawn kept replaying in my mind. I’d even wanted to steal her lips right in front of Derke and Raylin — that’s how much happiness Sofia’s kiss brought me. It filled my heart with joy beyond mere excitement.
—Tap…!
“Heeuuht—? B-Breeder? What are you suddenly doing……?!”
Sofia, momentarily frozen by my surprise kiss, pushed me away in shock, her entire face flushed bright red. It’s almost funny. She was the one who cornered me against the wall earlier, yet now she’s embarrassed just because our lips touched.
“…Didn’t you want to form the Love Pact with me as well, my lady?”
“W-Well, that’s true, but……”
Sofia suddenly grew shy, far more timid than before. Had I taken the initiative from her? She stepped back, her face even redder, and lowered her head. Naturally, her halo glowed a vivid crimson once more — proof of her embarrassment and excitement. She was probably trying to hide her true feelings behind that flimsy pride of hers.
“Don’t tell me you disliked it because I was too hasty?”
“N-No, not at all……”
She shook her head at my question. She must have been startled by the sudden kiss, which was why she pushed me away.
—Drip…!
She placed the Dragon Heart she had been holding in her mouth onto her palm and spoke again.
“The connection I share with you is always thrilling. Far more than the mint chocolate you made for me……!”
“Then why did you push me away?”
“T-That’s…! I like kissing, but I wanted to hear it directly from your mouth. About how you truly feel about me……”
“So that’s what it was.”
Sofia turned out to be more of a romantic than I expected. She wanted verbal confirmation first? Perhaps her saintly image meant she prioritized emotional love. Then again, a true romantic wouldn’t have stolen my lips in secret either.
“And… you might not know this, but the Love Pact’s activation phrase is the contractor’s confession?”
“Huh? Activation phrase?”
Ah, so there was another reason after all. I hadn’t realized there was still a step left. An activation phrase? I’d never heard of that before.
“Yes. If you express your feelings for me sincerely, the pact’s conditions will be fulfilled automatically. So please, tell me — how do you feel about me right now……?”
—Slide…
Sofia clasped her hands together, cradling the Dragon Heart on top, and met my eyes. Her gaze urged me to speak.
“……”
At this point, there’s no reason to hold back. I’ll make my feelings clear once and for all — and take both Sofia’s heart and her Dragon Heart.
“Ahem. I truly like you, Sofia.”
“That’s not enough. What exactly about me made you feel this way?”
“Well…… You always think of me first at the lounge and help me without hesitation.”
“Haa? Is that all? Nothing else?”
Sofia tilted her head like an interviewer evaluating my confession, clearly displeased.
“A-And…… I’ve always felt like you were a goddess watching over me. It’s only natural to be moved by someone like that. That’s why I felt drawn to you from the very first time I saw you.”
“Haaah—? B-Breeder’s own goddess…… I like that expression. And to think you’ve felt that way about me since the beginning……?”
Sofia’s face flushed as she stammered. Her halo burned crimson as well. My own face felt hot too. The words sounded plausible, but they weren’t empty flattery — they came straight from the sincerity I’d felt all this time.
Anyway…… I’m glad she liked it. Activating the Love Pact sure takes effort. The activation phrase is quite long, almost like chanting high-level magic.
‘I’m not exactly used to serious confessions like this either……’
Even taking the initiative with the kiss had required considerable courage — especially toward someone I genuinely cared for.
“Fufu♥ Your sincerity… came through perfectly.”
“Huh? Sofia?”
Sofia now wore a satisfied expression. She continued with a genuinely happy look.
“Actually, the part about the activation phrase was a lie. The Love Pact can be formed anytime as long as both sides’ feelings are sincere.”
“What…?! What do you mean?”
“Hehe, your reaction is adorable. I just wanted to hear how you really felt about me.”
“W-Wait— Mmph…?!”
“Chuuup—♡”
With a mischievous smile, Sofia kissed me again. She had seized the initiative back while I was caught off guard.
—Squish! Chuurp…♡
She did it while holding the Dragon Heart inside her mouth, continuing the deep, sticky kiss.
—Sluuurp……!
The bead-sized Dragon Heart was pushed toward me by Sofia’s tongue, sliding naturally through our mingled saliva until it reached my lips.
“Hup…!”
I sucked it in without hesitation. Partly because I wanted to accept it quickly, but mostly because it kept getting in the way of the kiss. I wanted to swallow it and enjoy this intimate moment with Sofia.
‘But can the Love Pact really be formed with just a confession like that?’
Just as that doubt crossed my mind, the Dragon Heart touched my lips. Normally, a system message would appear saying it was impossible since I already had six filled slots. But……
—Suuuuck…!
The Dragon Heart that had been blocked until dawn slid smoothly into my mouth without any issue this time.
‘It’s slippery……’
The smooth surface of the Dragon Heart glided over my tongue. Was it because of Sofia’s saliva? It slid down my throat without resistance. Would swallowing it like a pill really be the end of it?
—Gulp…!
While savoring Sofia’s warm, moist lips, I swallowed the Dragon Heart whole — like a mother bird feeding her chick. It was an embarrassingly intimate posture, but that wasn’t important right now. Because……
[Pact established with the resonance target!]
[You will receive a portion of the target’s attribute abilities and lifespan.]
[Do not neglect the one with whom you have formed the Love Pact!]
[Dragons possess stronger possessiveness and jealousy than other races.]
[If you provoke their jealousy or leave them neglected for too long, they may display murderous intent toward you, even at the risk of breaking all pacts.]
The moment I swallowed the Dragon Heart, countless system messages appeared once again.
‘Wow, even marriage allows for divorce…… This is basically a lifetime contract, isn’t it?’
Looking at these stern warnings, I wondered if the Love Pact might actually be non-repeatable. That would be a bit disappointing. I should probably ask about it. I already have two other resonance targets, after all……
Just as I was worrying about that, another message appeared.
[The accumulated Dragon Hearts within your body resonate with the new Dragon Heart!]
[A Dragon Heart from the same clan has been detected (Attribute - Light).]
[Due to the Love Pact, one previously sealed Dragon Heart has been activated!]
[Dragon Hearts remaining until the sealed pact is unlocked — 5]