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Chapter 221 Night
Chapter 221 Night
Mirajane closed his eyes and let out a soft sigh.
Then, she raised her hand and began to stroke Bai Yu's body.
Her fingers started from Bai Yu's shoulder and slowly slid along the contours of his pectoral muscles, feeling their hardness and elasticity.
His chest muscles were full and firm, rising and falling slightly under her palm like waves of wheat swaying in the wind.
Her fingertips slid across his chest, feeling the slight hardening of his nipple, which made him gasp.
Bai Yu's hands didn't stop either, sliding from her back to her waist, and then slowly moving forward to cover her full breasts.
The palm could barely lift one side; it was heavy, incredibly soft, and surprisingly elastic.
His fingers closed, and softness overflowed from between them, so abundant that it was almost impossible to hold it.
In the palm of my hand, I could feel her heartbeat getting faster and faster, and I could feel Mirajane's breathing becoming more and more rapid.
Mirajane leaned back slightly, offering more of herself into his palm.
She tilted her head back, revealing her slender neck. The moonlight shone on her, on his hands, and on that soft, white skin.
"Baiyu-kun—" Her voice was hoarse and trembling.
Bai Yu lowered his head, pressed his lips to hers, and kissed her gently and slowly.
From the earlobe to the side of the neck, and from the side of the neck to the collarbone.
Mirajah's skin was very white and thin, so much so that you could almost see the veins underneath.
It tastes wonderful, delicate, like white flowers blooming under the moonlight.
Mirajane's hand climbed up to his.
Mirajah was like a restless flame, trying to ignite him.
Mirajane closed his eyes and let out a soft sigh.
Then, she raised her hand and began to stroke Bai Yu's body.
The white feathers barely lifted one side, incredibly heavy and soft, yet with amazing elasticity.
Softness overflows from between the fingers, so abundant that it is almost impossible to hold.
In the palm of my hand, I could feel Mirajane's heartbeat getting faster and faster, and I could feel her breathing becoming more and more rapid.
"White Feather----"
Bai Yu's hand moved down her waistline.
Bai Yu's fingers are nimble.
Mirajane bit her lip, opened her eyes, and saw Little White Feather.
Bai Yu gasped, feeling an even greater heat beneath him.
As night fell, the room was filled with the warmth of spring, with only their breaths and heartbeats mingling together.
Mirajane was still asleep when the sunlight streamed through the window the next day.
She curled up in the blankets, her long, silvery-white hair scattered on the pillow, a lazy blush on her face.
In her sleep, the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she was still savoring something.
Bai Yu has woken up.
He leaned against the headboard, one hand behind his head, looking at the woman beside him. The moonlight had faded, and the morning light outlined her soft features, making her look less alluring than the night before, and instead more serene and beautiful.
He didn't wake her.
She was probably exhausted from staying up very late last night.
Bai Yu quietly got out of bed, dressed, and went out the door.
On the deck, Artoria had finished her morning exercise and was drinking tea.
She saw Bai Yu come out, her gaze lingered on his face for a second, and then looked away.
"morning."
"morning.
"6
Bai Yu walked to the ship's side and took a deep breath of the morning sea breeze.
"The weather is nice today."
Artoria said.
"Um.
""
"Perfect for parties."
Bai Yu turned to look at her, but Artoria's expression remained unchanged, still serious.
How did you know there was a party today?
"intuition."
Artoria picked up her teacup and took a sip.
Bai Yu paused for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Your intuition is very accurate."
Artoria did not answer, but continued to drink her tea.
But Bai Yu noticed that her hand holding the teacup paused for a moment.
After breakfast, Bai Yu called all the crew members to the deck.
With bright morning light and a gentle sea breeze, it was perfect weather to announce something important.
Robin, Rangiku, Yachiru, Kanna, and Artoria all arrived. They stood in a row, with Kanna holding a bag of snacks in her hand, chewing away, completely unaware of what was going on.
Bai Yu stood opposite them, and Mirajane stood beside him.
Mirajane changed her clothes today. She wore a white shirt, tucked into black high-waisted trousers, and her long, silver-white hair was tied in a high ponytail, revealing her fair and slender neck and delicate collarbones.
She looked capable and efficient, but two buttons on her shirt were undone, and the collar was slightly open, revealing a deep shadow.
She crossed her arms over her chest, her smile still bearing that signature ambiguous grin, but compared to yesterday, it had lost some of its deliberate allure and gained more composure.
Bai Yu cleared his throat.
Let me introduce it to you.
He pointed to Mirajane beside him.
"This is Mirajane Strauss. From today onwards, she is a member of the Dawn."
Kanna chewed on her snacks and mumbled something indistinctly.
"Oh, Bai Yu's new girlfriend, just like everyone else's."
The entire room fell silent for a second.
Kanna tilted her head, looked at Bai Yu, and then at Mirajane, as if trying to confirm something.
"Isn't that right?"
Bai Yu took a deep breath, resisting the urge to rub his temples.
"Yes."
"Then why did you stay in Mirajane's room for so long last night?"
Connor asked again, her eyes innocent and naive.
Bai Yu paused for a moment, then decided to skip the topic.
"In any case, Mirajane will be our comrade from now on."
He paused, then added.
"She also has another very important identity."
All eyes were on Mirajane, with different meanings in their gaze.
Curiosity, scrutiny, gossip, anticipation.
Bai Yu looked at everyone and said, word by word.
"From today onwards, Mirajane will be the chef of the Dawn."
There was another second of silence.
Then, Kanna was the first to react, and the snack bag fell onto the deck with a "thud".
"chef?!"
Connor's eyes instantly lit up with stars, and she sprang up like a spring, leaping onto Mirajane like a little koala clinging to her waist.
"Sister Mirajane! Can you cook delicious food?!"
Mirajane was pushed back a step by Conna, quickly regained her balance, looked down at the little girl hanging on her waist, and was both amused and exasperated.
"Uh, I know a little bit—"
"Knowing a little is enough!"
Kanna's eyes sparkled, and she was practically drooling.
"As long as it's not one of those bland porridges that Shiraha makes, it'll be fine!"
Bai Yu stared at Kanna expressionlessly.
"I heard you."
Conna pretended not to hear and continued to cling to Mirajane, rubbing her little face against Mirajane's waist.
Mirajane reached out and patted Kanna's head, her smile softening.
"Then let me give it a try."
Rangiku leaned against the mast, arms crossed, looking Mirajane up and down with a meaningful smile on her lips.
"A chef~"
She drawled out her words, her eyes darting back and forth between Bai Yu and Mirajane.
"I thought it would be some other position~"
Bai Yu looked at her.
"for example?"
"For example—dedicated nighttime care?"
After Rangiku finished speaking, she burst into laughter, laughing so hard that she almost spilled her wine.
Mirajane's face flushed slightly, but she quickly recovered and blinked.
"That depends on the captain's consent."
Bai Yu watched the two women's back-and-forth banter with a blank expression, too lazy to pay them any attention.
"The party arrangements are yours to handle."
After he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the cabin.
"etc!"
Robin called out to him.
"What kind of party?"
Bai Yu stopped and turned around to look at her.
"A new crew member joined, shouldn't we throw a party to celebrate?"
Robin paused for a moment, then laughed.
"Of course."
"Then I'll leave it to you."
After Bai Yu finished speaking, he turned and left gracefully, leaving a group of women on the deck looking at each other in bewilderment.
Rangiku was the first to react, and clapped her hands.
"Alright! Since the captain has spoken, let's have a party!"
She tilted her head back and took a swig of wine, then wiped her mouth, her face flushed with excitement.
"We're not leaving until we're drunk!"
"When don't you drink yourself into a stupor every single day?"
Robin said it casually.
Rangiku pretended not to hear and started assigning tasks.
"Robin, go prepare the ingredients. Artoria, you set the table."
"Yachiru, go hang the ribbons. Kanna—"
Rangiku glanced down at Kanna, who was staring at her expectantly.
"You go—you're in charge of eating."
Kanna nodded vigorously, indicating that she was confident she could complete the task well.
Robin glanced at Rangiku.
"And what about you?"
"Of course I'm in charge of drinking—oh no, I'm in charge of overseeing the whole thing."
Robin rolled her eyes, but still went to prepare.
The deck suddenly became lively.
Robin went into the kitchen, opened the storage cabinet, and took stock of the ingredients.
Wano Country had replenished its supplies quite a bit, and food was plentiful. Fish, meat, vegetables, fruits, flour, and seasonings were all available. She thought about what she needed for the party and made a list in her mind.
"Do you need any help?"
A voice came from behind.
Robin turned around and saw Mirajane standing in the kitchen doorway, his hands in his pockets and a gentle smile on his face.
"You're a chef, of course you need it."
Robin smiled and handed her the list.
"Look, is this enough?"
Mirajane took the list, glanced at it, and nodded.
"That's enough, but—"
She glanced around the kitchen, her eyes sweeping over the stove, oven, and cutting board.
"This kitchen is quite well-equipped."
"Bai Yu spent a lot of money to do this."
Robin said, her tone carrying a hint of pride that she herself didn't even realize.
Mirajane raised an eyebrow but said nothing. She walked to the stove, opened the cupboard, looked at the spice jars, and then smelled them.
"Yes, this is enough."
She rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair arms, and then began to wash her hands.
Robin stood aside watching her and noticed that her movements were very skilled, and every step was clean and efficient, unlike that of an ordinary person.
"Did you own a restaurant before?"
Robin asked.
Mirajane paused for a moment, then smiled.
"No, it's for cooking for my family."
She didn't say much, and Robin didn't ask any more questions.
Mirajane tied on her apron and began preparing the ingredients. Her knife skills were excellent; her movements were fluid and precise, each cut just right. The vegetables on the cutting board were chopped into even pieces and neatly arranged on a plate.
Robin looked at her and suddenly had a strange feeling.
This woman, though seemingly gentle and kind, harbors something deep within. Something powerful, dangerous, and carefully concealed.
The two worked together very well.
Robin washes and chops the vegetables, while Mirajane cooks and seasons them.
The kitchen was soon filled with the aroma of food.
That was a flavor that Bai Yu had never made before.
Kanna slipped into the kitchen at some point, tiptoed over the stove, and sniffed incessantly.
"It smells so good!"
Her eyes were half-closed, and she was completely absorbed in the moment.
Mirajane looked at her and couldn't help but laugh.
"Would you like to try a bite?"
"May I!"
Kanna's eyes lit up instantly, like two little stars.
Mirajane picked up a piece of freshly fried meat with her chopsticks, blew on it, and held it to Kanna's lips.
Kanna took a bite, and then her whole body froze.
"What's wrong?"
Mirajane was a little nervous.
"Is it not tasty?"
Kanna did not answer.
Her eyes widened, her mouth slowly chewed, and then her eyes reddened.
"Sister Mirajane!"
Connor rushed over and hugged Mirajane's leg, bursting into tears.
"This is so delicious! It's the best meat I've ever eaten!"
Mirajane was startled by her reaction and quickly squatted down and patted her on the back.
"Okay, okay, stop crying. I'll make it for you every day from now on."
"Really?"
Kanna looked up at her, her eyes brimming with tears.
"real."
Mirajane smiled and reached out her finger to gently wipe away Conna's tears.
Kanna nodded vigorously, then clung to Mirajane's leg and refused to let go.
Robin stood aside, watching this scene, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
This woman seems alright.
The party started in the evening.
The setting sun dyed the sea a golden-red hue, shimmering and beautiful, like a painting.
The deck of the Dawn was covered with colorful ribbons brought from Wano Country, their vibrant colors fluttering gently in the sea breeze.
Artoria set up a long table in the center of the deck, covered it with a white tablecloth, and arranged the tableware and candles.
Robin carried out a few chairs and a few cases of wine from the cabin.
Luan opened a bottle of wine, tilted his head back and took a sip, letting out a satisfied sigh.
"This is what life is all about~ sea breeze, sunset, fine wine, and ————"
She glanced at Mirajane, who was busy in the kitchen, and then at Bai Yu, who was sitting at the bow of the boat reading a book.
"There are still good days when I don't have to cook for myself."
Yachiru jumped down from the gun pylon, carrying a string of colorful lanterns, and skillfully hung them on the fence.
Her movements were light and quick, and it was clear that she was in a good mood.
"It will look even prettier this way~"
Yachiru looked at the hung lanterns and nodded in satisfaction, a gentle and content smile on her face.
Connor was already seated at the table, knife and fork in her hands, her eyes fixed on the kitchen like a kitten waiting for its prey.
"When can we eat?"
She asked for the hundredth time.
"It'll be here soon."
Robin answered with a smile, placing a plate of freshly made salad on the table.