Sophia Date: Part 3

Levi Summers

The kiss between Levi and Sophia was short but charged with electricity. As their lips parted, Levi withdrew, his heart thudding in his chest, unsure of what to say. Sophia looked just as wide-eyed as he felt, her cheeks flushed.

Neither of them moved for a moment. The air between them felt thick, and the silence stretched out, growing more awkward with every second. Levi rubbed the back of his neck, glancing away, trying to collect his thoughts. What now?

Sophia shifted in place, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. “Was that… okay?” she asked softly, finally breaking the silence.

Levi blinked, surprised by the question. “Yeah, it was—” He paused, catching himself before he rambled. “It was more than okay.”

Sophia smiled a little at that, though the discomfort didn’t entirely disappear.

Levi seemed equally unsure, his hands clasped together as if he wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. “I… I don’t know what happens after this,” he admitted, quiet but candid. “Do we… talk about it?”

Sophia’s thoughts mirrored his. “Does this mean… we’re…?” She trailed off, the question hanging between them.

Levi laughed nervously, relieved that she was feeling the same confusion. “I don’t know,” he admitted. “I guess I never thought this far ahead.”

Sophia glanced at him, her eyes meeting his for just a moment. “Me neither.”

They both laughed, the tension breaking just a little.

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Elena Mendez

"Damn, I look good," Elena declared. She stood in the changing room, basking in the satisfying sight of her toned Amazonian body. She still felt the afterglows of the satisfying and borderline orgasmic feeling of expansion, making her feel especially pleased with herself. She was also naked, having removed her gown while still her standard size to avoid destroying it.

Even though she knew her body had been granted to her rather than worked for, she couldn't help but feel an instinctive pride in her appearance.

Just as she was about to turn away, a soft, glowing light zipped into the room, hovering behind her.

"Hey! Elena!" a voice called behind her, bright and cheerful.

Startled, Elena flinched and instinctively swatted at the glowing orb. It darted out of the way, narrowly avoiding her hand.

"Hey!" the voice protested as the light dimmed, revealing a tiny figure with shimmering blue skin, glowing dragonfly-like wings, and bright, silvery hair. She was barely the size of Elena's palm, wearing a white wrap around her chest, as well as a long loincloth. Golden bracelets encircled her wrists, arms, and ankles. Her eyes were wide and mischievous, gleaming like tiny sapphires, and her pointed ears stuck out from the sides of her head.

"Watch it! I'm your fairy, not a mosquito," the little creature huffed, crossing her arms with indignation.

Elena blinked. "Oh, right. The fairy…" She had forgotten all about the whole getting-a-fairy-at-night thing. With a sigh, she crossed her arms. "And you are?"

"Nym!" The fairy struck a proud pose, fluttering closer so Elena could get a better look. "I’m here to help you with whatever you need—advice, guidance, moral support—just say the word!"

Elena raised an eyebrow, taking in the odd sight of her tiny, blue-skinned helper. "Uh-huh. So, what advice do you have for me?"

Nym’s face lit up with enthusiasm. "Glad you asked! First, to look your best, you should always stand up straight and smile. People love a good smile."

Elena’s expression flattened. “Uh-huh…”

"Oh, if you’re feeling unlucky, just stand on one leg for ten seconds and then immediately sit down. Luck resets when you change levels like that."

Elena sighed, already feeling her patience wearing thin. "Okay, Nym, how about something that actually pertains to my situation."

"Well, you're currently naked," Nym pointed out, deducing this all on her own. "If you don't want people to see your genitalia, you should wear clothing."

Elena rolled her eyes, fully done with this. She walked over to her locker, passing by the fairy.

Sensing that Elena wasn't appreciating her advice, Nym tried to add more details to her prior tip. "Oh, well, if you need help picking an outfit, try two hats. It's a bold statement; nobody ever questions someone wearing two hats."

Elena opened her locker, revealing a half dozen leotards she had just purchased from Jezebel for 2 BP. "Is this going to be your thing?" she asked in irritation.

Nym scratched her head. "Huh?"

"Like, I get the joke. You'll follow me around and give me useless advice, right? Because, if so, that will get old really fast."

Nym felt her heart sink. "Useless?" she trembled. "N-no! You got it all wrong! I'm here to help you! Both in every day life, and with the game." The fairy gave a thumbs up, winking. "With me on your side, you're going to win Bimbo or Billionaire!"

"The show's called Harem Hotel," Elena informed her.

The fairy blinked several times. "What's that?"

---

Levi Summers

Levi and Sophia stepped onto the tower balcony to the sight of an enchanted night sky. A gentle breeze greeted them like a much-needed breath of relief. The cool air brushed against their skin, washing away the stifling feeling from inside.

Levi had been the one to suggest they come here, hoping some fresh air would benefit them both. Levi leaned against the railing, exhaling slowly as he took in the view. Sophia stood beside him, her eyes drifting upward to the stars.

For a few minutes, neither spoke. They both just stood there, watching the heavens above, the night’s beauty a soothing balm to the tension that had been building between them. But the silence couldn’t last forever.

Finally, Sophia was the first to break it, her voice soft and unsure. “So… now that we kissed... I guess... the next step is sleeping together.”

Levi blinked, ripped out of his thoughts by the question. He was still wondering if they were now boyfriend and girlfriend. That question alone had been enough to paralyze him. Sophia was already talking about the next level.

"We... don't have to," he pointed out.

Sophia moved strands of hair out of her face, having been blown there by the night air. "I mean... if this were a regular date... yea. I'd want to go slower. There's like, a series of tiers you need to go through first, normally. But... well... this is the show we're on."

Levi clenched his grip upon the balcony railing. This was all happening so fast. "You know what will happen if we do, right?"

"I'll get a bunch of points?"

"No!" Levi spun to face her. "You'll get marked, remember. I have that Owner Seal curse."

Sophia looked out at the starscape, lost in thought. Finally, she shrugged. "Yeah, but it's inevitably going to happen anyway, whether now or in a week. If I want to reach a hundred points, I should do it when I get the biggest bonus. And Azure said whoever does it first gets a double multiplier."

She looked to the ground and added softly, "Gameplay-wise, it's the optimal move."

Levi shook his head. "There are other ways we could be... intimate without triggering it. The description said I'd only mark you if I... uh... penetrate."

"Well, Olivia gave you that handjob, and Azure still considers you a virgin," Sophia explained without hesitation. "So I don't think anything but penetration counts for the bonus."

Sophia said all this without her usual embarrassment. Having already stepped over the line of divulging her fetishes, talking about regular sex felt easy.

She cleared her throat uncomfortably before continuing. "Plus, I really don't want to do mouth stuff. I have a big issue with weird tastes. For example, I throw up if I eat onion. Not that you're dick tastes like onion. At least, I hope it doesn't."

Levi felt that Sophia was being way too nonchalant about this. "You'll be **** to call me master and shocked if you disobey me," he reminded her. "I don't want to ruin your life."

Sophia tried not to blush. "I appreciate it, but I've also had time to think and develop a few workarounds."

Levi's ears perked up. "You have? What?"

Sophia winked. "I'm going to pretend your name is Maz' Tar. It's like a Star Wars name. That way, it will feel like I'm saying that instead of 'master.'"

It took Levi a moment to realize she was serious. "That's ridiculous!" he declared.

"Kinda, but it's not a big deal," Sophia shrugged. "It's just a word. Communication is deriving meaning from sounds people make. Both of us will understand what I'm trying to say, so the word will lose its intent."

Levi shook his head. "It's not just the name, though. What about the jolt?"

"Yeah, that's more of an issue," Sophia admitted. "Though we don't know exactly what that entails. Maybe it's not that bad. Besides, with how the game is set up, you'd probably have me lose points if I disobeyed you anyway, so nothing's changing."

"I would never do that," Levi promised.

Sophia nodded, smiling. "Exactly. I know you wouldn't **** it."

Levi looked to the ground. "You're way too trusting."

Sophia followed suit and directed her gaze to the floor. "Probably. I admit that's what made me afraid of dating again in the first place. But the situation is the situation. I mean, earlier, you told us all to come up here for points. Why are you suddenly worrying about the mark?

Levi clenched his fist. "I was emotional at the time." He lowered his voice to a whisper. "And... I... I don't want you getting hurt."

Sophia couldn't hold it back, fully blushing this time. She sheepishly brought her hand to Levi's. Her fingers gently intertwined with Levi’s, the touch light but deliberate.

Levi looked up into her warm and sincere green eyes, radiating an intensity that soothed and startled him. "You know it's the best play. I'm barely over zero VP, and Azure has already shown she can introduce elimination methods out of the blue. You can't save me again. This is my best chance to protect myself."

She smiled softly, leaning in just enough to make her words feel more intimate, more real. "And also... I wouldn't mind doing it with you," she admitted, the confession raw as it left her mouth.

The words hung in the air, wrapping around Levi like a blanket. He could sense her unwavering certainty and knew she could not be dissuaded. Levi gently squeezed her hand. "I just want to make sure you've thought this through," he confessed.

Sophia softly laughed to herself. "I assure you that no one overthinks anything more than I do. Besides, this is probably the best way to stick it to Azure. Not to fear what she's done but to show we don't care."

Levi looked out to the half-full moon. "This is all happening so fast."

Sophia smirked. "Well, I've always wanted to be a speedrunner."

Levi looked back at her. "If you're sure. Absolutely, entirely, definitely sure... then... okay."

Sophia nodded, giving him her confirmation. Trying to hide his terror, he began to loosen his tie.

Sophia's eyes widened, and she held up a hand. "Wait, not like this!"

Levi stopped dead, feeling a mixture of surprise, confusion, relief, and disappointment. "Oh, did you change your mind?"

Sophia looked away in embarrassment. "No, it's just that if I'm going to lose my V-card, there's a certain... uh... fantasy I have."

Levi gulped. "Oh?"

Sophia's face reddened, and she ran her hands through her hair. "Well, technically, I have two dozen fantasies, but one that's feasible."

"Oh, okay. What?"

Sophia looked him dead in the eye, scared of how he would answer her. After summoning every ounce of her courage, she asked it.

"Do you know how to play Yu-Gi-Oh?"

If Levi had to guess what Sophia would have said, that would have ranked very low on the list.

"What?"

Sophia's eyes sparkled as she pumped her fists. "It's my fantasy! An intense and thrilling battle of strip Yu-Gi-Oh, where we both stake our pride and skills in a high-stakes showdown, where the loser must yield their virginity to the victor," she described dramatically.

Levi's brow furrowed. "In that case, wouldn't the result be the same regardless of who wins?"

"Don't ruin this for me!" she begged.

Levi bowed his head apologetically. "Oh! Sorry."

"So, do you know how to play?" Sophia repeated.

Levi thought back. "I played a few times, though I mostly did the Pokémon card game."

"Digimon is better," Sophia muttered under her breath. "But that's neither here nor there. Let me give you a couple of tutorials so you're a worthy challenger."

Without waiting for a reply, Sophia returned to the tower, heading again to the game room. Levi stood alone, bewildered at how his life had led to this.

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Elena Mendez

Nym floated there, slackjawed, as Elena, who was now clothed, finished her explanation.

"Wow, this Harem Hotel show sounds crazy," Nym admitted.

"You seriously didn't know any of it?" Elena asked in irritation.

"I was born ten seconds before I met you!" the fairy countered defensively. "I'm only supposed to learn things when the audience customizes me. They get to vote every midnight."

"Oh, that's just perfect," Elena groaned. "I'm stuck with an NPC co-written by a bunch of perverts. Wonderful."

"Did you know that NPC stands for Non-Player Character," Nym helpfully pointed out.

Elena shook her head in annoyance and headed for the exit. Her only hope was that the audience would find this as irritating as she did, and get rid of her voice.

Ignoring Nym's advice on how doors worked, she opened it to reveal that Tomoko was waiting in the hall for her.

"Hey, Elena!" Tomoko waved.

For some reason, Elena's Amazonian mindset found Tomoko even more attractive than before. "Uh... hi Tomoko," she blushed.

"Hey, are you busy?" Tomoko asked. "I was hopin' we could talk for a bit."

Elena's enlarged heart pumped faster. "Uh, no. I'm not busy."

Tomoko beamed. "Yay! How 'bout we meet in the tea room on the second floor. You know where it is?"

"Yes!" Elena said automatically, not knowing but not wanting to look uninformed.

"Cool! See ya soon!"

Tomoko turned and left her, Elena unable resist admiring the view from behind of her walking away.

Nym floated up and perched on Elena's shoulder. "Hey! You should go to the tea room if you want to tap that."

"SHUT UP!" Elena snapped, trying not to admit that this was excellent advice.

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Sophia Maoulin

Levi and Sophia sat on opposite sides of a table in the game room. In front of them lay a scattered assortment of Yu-Gi-Oh cards from Sophia's cousin's collection—the remnants from two hours of tutorials and practice games.

"You're sure you get it?" Sophia asked quizzically, with her arms folded.

"Yes," Levi nodded, for what felt like the hundredth time.

Sophia narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "You understand now why Mystical Space Typhoon doesn't negate?"

"Yes," Levi sighed. "Because destroying the trap card doesn't negate its effect resolution from the chain."

"Good," Sophia nodded. "Okay, we should be all set then. Are you sure you understand your deck's strategy?"

"Yes. It's a 'beatdown aggro deck with some control elements,' right?"

She nodded again. "Right. And you're not just repeating what I said, but understand what that means?"

Levi smirked. "Play really big monsters and hit you really hard, right?"

Sophia considered his words for a long while. "Good enough," she finally concluded.

The two shuffled their respective decks, which had been pre-built from her cousin's supply. Sophia had told him that neither deck adhered to the official ban list, but Levi had no idea what that meant, so he simply smiled and nodded.

Levi won the coin toss and decided to go first. Drawing his opening hand, he considered his options. He looked at Sophia, trying to gauge her position, but the girl had a flawless poker face.

Finally, he made his first move. "Okay. I play the monster Breaker the Magical Warrior, in Attack Mode."

Something extraordinary occurred when the card made contact with the table. Levi and Sophia barely had time to scream before the world shattered, and they plummeted down an endless void. Neither of their yells could be heard under the defining wind from the speed at which they plummeted.

Their descent gradually slowed the farther they fell before they felt their feet touch solid ground. If there was a surface, they could not see it, as it was just as black as the void around them. Yet it was not dark. Both Levi and Sophia could see one another. The fall had separated them by about 20 feet, but they were in perfect view.

"What the hell is..." Levi began before a blinding flash made him interrupt himself with a yell. When the light cleared, they were no longer standing within nothingness. Instead, they stood in a vast cosmos, with stars, nebulas, and galaxies circling around them.

"Oh my god," Levi gasped, slack jawed at the colors around him. Planets, comets, and beams of light darted past him randomly and without warning, putting them both in the center of a cosmic ballet.

A ray of light shot out from the 'ground' before him, drawing the attention of both newcomers. From the beam, a man clad in armor materialized. With a shock, Levi realized it was the card he had played, manifesting itself in the flesh before him.

"This... this is insane!" Levi trembled, not realizing he could still be shocked after everything he'd just been through. "S-Sophia! What the hell! What the hell should we do?!"

He looked over at her, expecting Sophia to be just as scared as she was. However, his opponent showed no fear. On the contrary, her face lit up with unbridled excitement, her eyes sparkling as if this was the single greatest moment of her life.

---

Elena Mendez

"Damn it, where the hell is it?" Elena exclaimed, opening another door to find an empty room.

"Tomoko said the tea room was on the second floor," Nym reminded her. "Thus, we should search the second floor."

"NO SHIT!" snapped back.

"Are you looking for something?" Alison asked, materializing behind her, making Elena yelp in surprise. The Amazon instinctively swung her fist at the danger. Alison lazily warped a foot to the side to dodge it. "If you need directions, you need only ask," she added as if the attack hadn't happened.

Elena glared at Alison in angry contempt. The others might have been willing to trust her, but not Elena. Regardless of how the maid acted, she was still Azure's stooge, who had sat back without objection to Katelyn's elimination. Elena still remembered what she had said when Lauren had begged her to stop Azure: 'Her judgment in this matter validly interprets the rules, albeit in a gray area. I have no reason to object.'

"Hey, if you want directions, you should ask..."Nym began.

"SHUT UP!" Elena snapped again. She then sighed before asking through gritted teeth, "Alison... do you know where the tea room is?"

Alison silently pointed to a door three rooms down the hall. Elena did not thank her and marched to the entrance. As she approached it, her anger was replaced by nervousness as she heard Tomoko's voice on the other side.

"What's wrong?" Nym asked, sensing Elena's hesitation. “Do you need me to repeat my lesson on doors?”

"No, it's fine." Elena took a moment to gather herself before opening the door.

As she entered, her focus was so drawn to Tomoko's beauty that she didn't register anything else in the room. "Hey," she Elena said dreamily.

Tomoko winked, making the Amazon swoon. "Hey, Elena. Thanks for joining us."

"Us?" Elena repeated. As she did, she realized someone was sitting next to her.

"Hello," Ji-Woo said sheepishly.

"OH, FUCK NO!" Elena bellowed.

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