SUMIRE
When she made the decision to date Mashima Toh, she decided to cut off any interaction with Terashima Yuhi. While things were already awkward after Yuhi sang that song. Yuhi still continued to send her messages, and while she wouldn't reply. She would occasionally react. After she realized she was fostering feelings that went beyond normal interest towards Mashima Toh, she realized it wouldn't be fair to continue speaking with Yuhi.
It was a lot harder than she thought it would be, to cut Yuhi off from her life. For as long as she could remember, that person has remained at the center of her thoughts.
When Yuhi first joined the Holy Knights, she called him out for being ridiculous. How could he he join the underworld when his popularity was rising? It was such a stupid move, and at the beginning of their partnership, she didn't speak to him much because of it.
During their partnership, they had many conversations outside discussing the cases. Among them, Sumire noticed how passionate he was about music and art. She discovered their shared interests, and how his eyes would light up, each time he spoke. He was so passionate about his dreams. Even though he was already a popular, he wanted more. He had a vision, one she admired.
So when he quit the Holy Knights she was relieved. It meant at least one of them was living a normal life and pursuing their dreams.
Sumire was curious when she heard Lucifer's voice sound so distressed. Which one of their people is causing so much chaos for him to sound that way? When she met the man not too long ago, he was extremely intimidating. Noww, that scary man sounds so afraid. But, of course he would.
Because the person causing havok, was none other than Terashima Yuhi.
Sumire almost snatched Toh's phone from his hands, but she kept her composure as she watched.
Watched Yuhi unleash a power she had never seen him use before. Watch as black flames, consume everything, not leaving even a single trace of ash in sight.
'What terrifying power, I-I didn't know his flames could do this. I spent so long as his partner, but I have never seen him do anything like this before. But, of course he wouldn't show me.'
'I wonder why, you always look at me with such innocent eyes. I'm not as great as you think I am, I have shadows, far deeper than the rest.'
This must be what he was referring too.
'But all of this aside. If Toh is personally receiving calls from Lucifer, that means he is no ordinary member-' If that's the case, then the plan she has in mind may need adjusting. It would be so much easier if she could just ask him about it.
Moreover, if he is showing her this so casually then he must be serious about wanting to quit. If that's the case, perhaps Yuhi-san causing chaos like this is a good thing. If Yuhi inflicts enough damage, perhaps it would make it easier for Toh to leave the organisation.
Seeing Toh's clouded gaze, she focuses her attention back onto him and away from the video.
"Mashima Toh, I think I really like you." Sumire mumbled as she leaned forward, brushing their lips against each other.
Toh chuckled weakly. "Confessing to me after seeing your beloved wreak havoc in your name?"
Sumire bit her bottom lip.
"The reason Terashima is doing this is for you, isn't it?"
Indeed, Toh is correct. 'I thought pushing Yuhi-san away would make him less fond of me. I thought getting a boyfriend would- but it makes no difference.' If Yuhi-san is taking a break from the entertainment industry, to engage in underworld activities during this time. It must be for her.
"Toh." Sumire mumbled as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I know we have been avoiding speaking about Yuhi properly since we first started going out."
"Of course beautiful. I wanted to respect your wishes."
"And now?" Sumire wondered.
"Now, I want to act like an irrational male and posses you."
Toh slides his hands into her hair, and Sumire immediately understood. He is kissing her deeply before she could get a single word out, and she responds the same way. She responds to his want, his desire for her. To show him, even if she can't convey these deep emotions through words, she will do so with her actions instead.
'Mashima Toh, you probably have no idea, how much I like you.'
It didn't take long before the kiss became heated. Toh's hands wandered towards her blouse, he paused for a moment before lifting it slightly and one hand was on her breasts.
'It's embarrassing kissing like this, but I don't want him to stop either.'
Toh picks her up and places her gently on the couch. He looks at her shirt with a complicated expression, before mumbling. "Raise your arms beautiful."
"T-Toh, what about-"
Won't people overhear them?
"I just want to kiss you."
R-right, and he wants her shirt removed? Toh chuckled as he cupped her face. "Kissing without clothes on, feels better doesn't it?"
D-does it? Is he seriously asking her that?
Toh leans forward and places a gentle kiss on her forehead. "We don't have to, if you're too nervous."
"D-don't make fun of me, I can do it. I've done it before, since San would always-" Sumire paused in mid sentence realizing how that sounded like. But it was far too late to take those words back.
A clouded gaze flashes through Toh's eyes and she panics. She caresses his cheek. "Uh on second thoughts. Maybe I should take the lead."
"No." Toh's hands slipped onto her thigh. "I believe, I should remind you, that I'm different from him."
Sumire looks at him in disbelief. Is that something he really has to prove? Rather, she knows that better than anyone. Toh has always been different. Still, 'I should indulge in his whims once in a while, since he is always following mine.'
So, she doesn't stop him.