Malleus still does not notice. He’s not stupid, but the idea of Lilia having similar reactions and vices to every other being is nearly unfathomable to Malleus, who looks up to him so highly and fondly. No, he is certainly the only one here sullying his reputation, humiliating himself by a foolish biological reaction. Well, he will show it. He’ll practice never getting hard during unwanted times, ever.

Lilia calls him my dear, though, and it makes Malleus only that bit warmer, more uncomfortable. His ears are hot.

“I am going to my room.” He announces it, absolutely sure Lilia will get up and let him leave. “It is time to retire.”

Doesn’t Lilia want him to practice having a normal school experience? That means going to bed at the time everyone else does — even if he will probably end up agonizing over this for hours.