Her body thrummed with residual energy, a humming engine with no off switch. The Aphrodite modification left her in a state of perpetual readiness, a cruel joke of biology. She felt the dampness on her thighs, the stickiness of the sheets, and the overwhelming urge to scrub her skin until she saw bone.

Asano Kokoro isn't going to win any "Best Girl" polls. She doesn't have a tragic backstory or a magical bloodline. But for the fans who appreciate nuance , she is a gem.