Reincarnated as Itsuka Shido: Collecting Spirits as Lovers

Now that the issue of Shido's sudden disappearance had been solved, Kotori could finally breathe a sigh of relief. Her once-stiff shoulders relaxed, dropping as the tension eased from her body. manner. 

She unwrapped another lollipop as she had crushed her previous one in her annoyance at Shido.

Meanwhile, Reine put down her cup of coffee, her brows slightly furrowing, indicating she wasn't pleased with the taste.

With a disapproving glance at the coffee, she unceremoniously dropped several more sugar cubes into the cup.

Shido watches speechlessly as Reine continues adding more sugar cubes one after another until they fill up her entire cup.

Shido blinked, at a loss for words as he watched the once-dark coffee turn into something resembling syrup.

"Reine-san, isn't that enough already? You might get diabetes if you put that much sugar in your coffee."

However, Reine looked up, unfazed, stirring the overly sweetened drink without a hint of concern.

"Don't worry. I'm immune to diabetes, Shin." Her tone was as plain as ever as if this were the most obvious thing in the world.

Shido could only let out a helpless sigh. It wasn't the first time he had witnessed Reine's peculiar habits, and he had no doubt it wouldn't be the last.

Fortunately, Tohka seemed to be in a better mood now, her bottomless appetite filling the silence. She continued devouring the food Shido had brought without complaint, though nearly half of it had already disappeared.

This girl's stomach truly seemed infinite. Shido couldn't help but watch, both amused and slightly stunned, at just how much she could eat.

His surprise at her never-ending appetite hadn't diminished. She simply never stopped eating.

But seeing the joy on her face as she enjoyed her meal did soften the chaos in his chest. It wasn't long before Tohka's adorable smile brought warmth to his heart.

Nevertheless, her carefree nature always seemed to create problems, especially when Origami was involved.

Those two seemed to clash over the smallest things, yet it always ended with Tohka as the loser, a fact Shido was all too familiar with.

Knowing Origami, after doing the deed with her, she will definitely try to provoke Tohka more. Hopefully, things won't escalate too much, or else Shido can already tell how much headache he will have.

Shido's attention then shifted to Kotori, who was now comfortably reclined in her chair, once again distracted by her lollipop.

He couldn't help but notice the sight of her licking the lollipop seemed somewhat... erotic.

The way her cute pink tongue circled the candy was really… arousing. His eyes instinctively followed the movements of her little tongue.

The sight was somewhat clumsy yet undeniably seductive, causing his throat to become dry. He gulped subconsciously, but his gaze lingered for a moment too long.

Unfortunately, Kotori's sharp senses detected Shido's gaze full of desire for her making her halt her tongue's movement.

Without even needing to say a word, she turned her icy eyes directly on him.

The moment their gazes locked, Shido felt his body freeze. He had been caught. His heart almost jump out of his body at the cold intensity in her stare.

"Pervert."

Kotori's words cut through the air like ice, sending a chill down Shido's spine. She leaned back, eyes narrowing even further, and her gaze made the air around them feel colder.

If it had been Kannazuki in his place, maybe the sharp glare would have made him jump in joy. But he wasn't Kannazuki. 

Shido's face became hot as he awkwardly laughed from being caught red-handed by Kotori. 

However, Kotori remained unmoved, clearly unconvinced. Her cold eyes kept their scrutiny trained on him. 

Tohka, confused by the strange exchange between the two siblings, tilted her head slightly.

She watched them for a moment, her innocent gaze flickering from Shido to Kotori, not fully understanding the tension.

Nevertheless, she didn't dwell on it for long. Instead, she shrugged her shoulders and happily returned to stuffing her mouth with more of the delicacies.

Her obliviousness to the situation was somehow charming, as though the entire world outside her food didn't even exist.

Reine, on the other hand, couldn't care less. She completely ignored the drama unfolding between Shido and Kotori.

Her attention was focused entirely on the vast, clear sky above them, her gaze drifting lazily as she sipped from her overly sweetened coffee.

The storm of emotions around her seemed to fade into the background as she basked in the simple beauty of the weather.

The gentle breeze, the endless blue sky, it was all too perfect. She couldn't help but smile contently as she savored the moment of peace, the sweetness of her drink providing a perfect contrast to the tranquil serenity outside.

"Such a beautiful day," Reine murmured to herself, almost as if she were lost in her own little world.

...

When Kotori finally released Shido from her icy gaze, she suddenly remembered something and asked him to show them his Spirit Form, her words carried a tone of interest.

"Shido, let us see your Spirit form," Kotori said, curious at how he would look after transforming.

Her request immediately drew the attention of both Reine and Tohka. Although Shido hasn't used Spirit Integration yet, he could still use Tohka's Astral Dress and Angel.

"Wait, Kotori." Reine immediately responded.

"Is there something wrong Reine?" Kotori turned her head to look at Reine's direction in confusion.

"Yes, if Shin uses Tohka's Astral Dress, there is a chance that it might trigger a Spatial Quake."

Hearing Reine's speculation, Kotori was dumbfounded, she just realized her mistake.

"So that's the case, huh?" Kotori can only smile bitterly.

"It's okay, I can actually equip it without triggering a Spatial Quake," Shido commented seeing Kotori become disappointed.

"Really?!"

Joy appeared on her face hearing Shido's confirmation then turned her head to see Reine's reaction.

"Well, if Shin can control his Reiryoku then maybe he can transform without causing a Spatial Quake."

Now that Reine said her analysis of the problem then there's no more need to worry.

"Shido, quickly equip Tohka's Astral Dress and Angel."

Shido revealed a wry smile looking at Kotori's excited expression.

He soon closed his eyes and concentrated.

A soft purple light began to gather around him, flickering in radiant waves like a cosmic aura.

His body was enveloped in a shimmering mist of purple Reiryoku, the energy flowing through his form and pushing outward as it started to shift and change.

The girls instinctively shielded their eyes from the overwhelming glow that began to take shape around him.

Moments later, the transformation reached its peak in a burst of dazzling light, which gradually faded as the energy settled.

When the light finally dissipated, the three girls looked back, their gazes fixed in awe.

Shido stood before them in an elegant and majestic purple knightly armor, resplendent in its regal design. The design of the armor mirrored Tohka's Astral Dress, only adjusted for his male form. 

He looked strikingly similar to Lancelot from Fate series.

The armor was designed with intricate details, from the ornate breastplate to the flowing cape that seemed to shimmer with light.

It wasn't just a display of strength but of class and refinement.

In his right hand, he wielded Sandalphon, a blade that completed his transformation with unmatched elegance, and the throne on his side as if he were guarding a king.

The angel itself seemed alive, almost as if it too were a part of him, adding an extra layer of grace to the entire ensemble.

The moment the transformation settled, the three women stood there, taken aback by the sight of him.

Reine, ever composed, couldn't help but feel a rush of happiness.

A satisfied smile crept onto her face, and her voice was laced with approval. "Impressive." she said plainly, her tired eyes scanning Shido's new appearance.

She knew why Shido had the ability to tap into the Astral Dress and Angel, he was connected to Tohka on a deeper level than anyone had fully realized. 

Only Reine could understand the process of how Shido can use another Spirits Astral Dress and Angel, who could understand a son better than his mother?

Reine couldn't help but think of how messed up her relationship with Shido, a bitter smile tugging at her lips. But what could she do? It was the only way to save his life.

In the end, she could only let nature take course and fix their messed up relationship.

Kotori, on the other hand, was struck by an overwhelming wave of shock by Shido's new appearance.

His regal, knight-like appearance made him look not just strong, but noble, so powerful and dignified, unlike his perverted self.

Her thoughts flickered back to the way he'd looked at her earlier, with his desiring eyes filled with something unspoken.

She looked at him again, her face suddenly flushed with heat. 

However, right now, it was Kotori who was staring at Shido with her burning eyes filled with uncontrollable feelings.

But she quickly snapped back to reality. Thinking of her action, she buried her burning face in her hands for a moment, completely embarrassed by the conflicting thoughts swirling through her mind.

Kotori could only blame Shido for being so perverted. 

Tohka was perhaps the most excited of all. Her wide-eyed amazement reflected pure joy and a touch of pride.

It was her first time seeing Shido use her Astral Dress and Angel, and watching him transform so smoothly, filled her heart with joy and pride.

There was something undeniably special about Shido, not only had he managed to access her powers, but he wielded them with such ease and grace.

Tohka's heart swelled with happiness. She couldn't help but think of the bond they shared, how the Astral Dress and Angel had chosen Shido and accepted him.

For Tohka, this wasn't just a transformation, it was confirmation of the deep connection between herself, Shido, and the powers of the Spirits.

It made her want to celebrate her joy as much as Shido's newfound strength with a buffet.

Reine, Kotori, and Tohka all had different thoughts but in the end, all three of them were happy that Shido could achieve this power.