"…Mira-nee? Is it okay if I call you that?" Yuuki rubbed the back of his head, suddenly wondering if he had gone too far.
"You just give off such a strong big-sister vibe, so… I kind of said it without thinking." Yuuki added. "If you don't like it, then I—"
Yet, Yuuki didn't even manage to finish his sentence before Mirajane's reaction stunned both him and everyone else.
"Kyaaa! So cute! Mn! From now on, you'll be my little brother too, just like Elfman and Lisanna!" Mirajane said joyfully as she hugged Yuuki tightly, pulling him into a warm embrace.
It was rare for Mirajane to be this delighted, and she was really happy when Yuuki called her 'Mira-nee'. She didn't know why, but Mirajane suddenly felt her big-sister instinct was kick in, making her feel so affectionate toward Yuuki that she hugged him without warning.
'H-Huge!' Yuuki's mind briefly went blank from the incredible sensation on his chest. It was soft yet firm at the same time. Combined with the size, it was simply heavenly.
"EHHH?!"
The rest of the Fairy Tail members all exclaimed in shock at Mirajane's reaction. Even Natsu and Gajeel, who had paused their fight nearby to see what was happening, stared in disbelief as their mouths hanged open in shock.
On the other hand, Makarov, Warren, Droy and the perverted members of Fairy Tail couldn't help but be envious of Yuuki as he could enjoy Mira's soft breast.
"Lucky bastard!" They all cried out in jealousy.
*Pat, pat, pat.*
Mirajane stood on tiptoe as she gently patted Yuuki's head. Since Yuuki was taller than her, she had to stand up on tiptoe to reach him.
Yuuki couldn't believe that Mirajane had actually said that, and her unexpected closeness left him feeling a little awkward. He had only intended to joke so that he could be a little closer to her, but he never expected her big-sister instincts to kick in so strongly.
"Yuuki-kun! Call me nee-chan!" Mirajane smiled brightly as she excitedly encouraged Yuuki to do so, which made him shake his head helplessly inside.
Still, he complied with her request. However, this time, he felt a little embarrassed and his cheeks turned slightly red as he awkwardly said.
"Mira... Onee-chan…"
Sprt!
One by one, the female members of Fairy Tail began spurting blood from their noses at the sight before them.
"Kyaa! I want him to call me onee-chan too! No! Wait, why did I react like that?!" Lucy squealed, but quickly realized how embarrassing her reaction had been.
"How… How innocent!" Erza stared at Yuuki's face, she was practically drooling.
Meanwhile, Juvia clasped both hands on her face, her eyes sparkled as she struggled to contain her emotions. "Juvia... Juvia's heart is melting… N-No! Juvia! Don't think about other men! You only need Gray-sama… But Yuuki… Yuuki is really…"
"Awawawa! Yuuki-nii is so moe…" Lisanna's face turned bright red as she felt she was about to pass out.
Evergreen covered her mouth with her fan, though her smile betrayed her. "My, my… how unexpectedly adorable."
Cana was stunned for a moment before grinning. "Heh. That was pretty cute."
Levy covered her nose as she felt it was starting to bleed again and her face turned bright red. "Ugh... I didn't expect Yuuki to have this side of him."
Her eyes then drifted toward Gajeel, who was fighting with Natsu nearby. She sighed inwardly.
'If only Gajeel could be this cute and obedient...'
On the other hand, the young Wendy tried to cover her eyes with her tiny hands, yet there was a small gap between her fingers. Her face was bright red, and her eyes were opened wide as she peeked through them.
"E-Even though I'm not supposed to look… I... I can't help it…" Wendy tried to look away, but she froze when she noticed that Carla already had blood dripping from her nose and was mumbling to herself.
"T-That was dangerous..."
"C-Carla…"
"Kawaii!" Mirajane hugged Yuuki again causing her two melons to be squeezed on his body again.
"Alright, Mira. That's enough." Erza finally recovered from her silly state. Erza felt ashamed that she actually had that kind of thought towards Yuuki. But, she have to admit, this feeling was strange yet fluffy. In the end, Erza stepped in and gently pulled Mirajane away from Yuuki which caused her to pout.
Erza shook her head before turning toward Yuuki, who could only wear a helpless smile. She could understand how he felt, having experienced Mirajane's silly antics herself before.
However, when the image of Yuuki's smile resurfaced in her mind, Erza quickly shook her head again, trying not to dwell on the moment lest she reveal another shameful expression.
She did her best to maintain a calm and natural expression before extending her hand toward Yuuki. "Yuuki. Welcome to the guild. My name is Erza Scarlet. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to come to me."
Yuuki looked at Erza with admiring gaze and accepted her hand. As his favorite character in Fairy Tail, Yuuki had to admit Erza's strict and disciplined personality was incredibly charming. He could even say that she was cooler than most men.
However, dispite her personality, Erza was actually quite innocent and reserved. Her strictness and armor were merely a way for her to conceal the delicate side of herself from others.
She was one of the pillars of Fairy Tail, so Erza would never allow herself to show her vulnerable side so easily.
Yuuki accepted her hand and replied, "Thank you. I'll do that if I ever run into trouble."
Still, as he held her hand, Yuuki could feel the roughness of her skin and the calluses on her palm. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Erza had clearly trained hard and endured suffering throughout her life.
Erza felt satisfied and calmly nodded her head. "Good."
However, inwardly, her heart was beating faster than usual as she felt Yuuki's big hand against hers. It reminded her of the feelings she experienced whenever she was with Jellal, yet there was something distinctly different this time.
Perhaps it was because of the person standing before her, but without realizing it, Yuuki had already begun to find a place in Erza's heart.
As Erza returned to Makarov's side, the other guild members began welcoming Yuuki as well. They also joked with him about what had happened earlier, filling the guild with laughter and lighthearted chatter.
...
"Hoho! I never expected our Titania to make a face like that." Makarov grinned as he teased Erza.
Erza's face immediately turned red and steam was practically rising from her head but a vein began to bulge on her forehead hearing Makarov making fun of her.
"Please don't mention it again, Master. Otherwise, I may accidentally smash you with my spiked mace." Erza wore a dark expression as she glared at Makarov, causing the old man to break into a cold sweat.
"R-Right. T-Then, let's get back to our conversation…" Makarov forced an awkward, stiff smile as he hurriedly changed the subject.
"That's much better." Erza finally smiled, but her eyes was not smiling at all. She respected Makarov deeply, but her reputation was on the line. She simply couldn't afford to let him make Gray and the others to hear her Master's silly words.
"Cough! So, what do you think of him?" Makarov cleared his throat and asked without looking at Erza.
Erza had already returned to her usual calm demeanor. She thought for a moment before answering,
"Unfathomable." Erza said.
"Oh?" Makarov's curiosity was piqued.
"I cannot see the depths of his power." Recalling the moment she shook hands with Yuuki, Erza could sense the boundless magic power hidden within him. "To be honest, I don't know why someone as powerful as him would choose to join our guild when it was in decline, but…"
Makarov didn't interrupt Erza and patiently waited for her to continue.
"If there's one thing I'm certain of, it's that his feelings toward the guild are genuine." Erza said.
"His purpose may be unknown, but I could tell that he has no intention of harming any of our guild members."
"And seeing him make that kind of cute face... definitely doesn't seem like something someone with an evil heart would do." Erza muttered silently, but she did not realize that she herself was blushing.
Makarov wore a wry expression. He could still hear her clearly, but he wisely chose not to comment. He had no intention of provoking this demon empress.
Still, he was satisfied with Erza's evaluation and said, "Now, you have no reason to remain so cautious around him. After all, he is now a member of Fairy Tail, someone who will fight alongside us and… a part of our family."
Hearing Makarov's words, Erza looked toward her family, who had gathered around Yuuki with smiles on their faces. Even Yuuki was laughing along with them.
However, her reply made Makarov raise an eyebrow.
"Master, what are you talking about? My doubts about him have long disappeared." Erza looked at Makarov with a confused expression.
As if suddenly realizing something, Makarov laughed. "Oh! Is it because you were smitten by—"
SWOOSH!
"...Nope. It's actually nothing."
Makarov began to sweat as a spiked mace suddenly appeared beside his head.
Seeing Makarov quickly retract his words, Erza wore an innocent, sweet smile that sent a chill down his spine.