Expecting a moe-clumsy to catch a rich husband was pure nonsense. Putting aside whether that Clueless Sakura could catch one, even if she did, it would most likely be others who would eat her clean!
Sora was extremely speechless in his heart. Father Kouzuki was forcing this moe-clumsy on him!
Well, if he had to take her, he had to take her. Sora didn't care. If he still acted as if he had suffered a great loss, that would be truly pretentious.
Sakura's stay at the Kusanagi residence was thus settled. As for the identities of the Great Witch, Athena, and Metis, Shizuka-chan dismissed them as friends who were also staying at the Kusanagi residence.
Shizuka-chan was clearly very knowledgeable about the moe-clumsy species. If she told her the truth, even if she explained for a long time, her CPU-lacking little head wouldn't understand. It was easier for her to accept it this way.
As expected, Sakura didn't ask anything about Shizuka-chan's obvious lie. She just thought in her little head that from now on, everyone would be a member staying here, and she must get along with them...
This day, after dinner—
"Clueless Sakura, tell me. You've been so secretive. What is it?"
Holding his two teddy bears, Sora walked into Sakura's room.
She had been secretive earlier and asked him to come to her room after dinner. Sora was really curious about what this moe-clumsy wanted from him.
"Um, Sora, can you stop calling me that? It's too embarrassing..."
A faint blush appeared on her face, and the girl looked twisted and shy.
"Hmph, I've been calling you that for so many years. I think it's pretty good. If you don't want me to, I won't call you that when your little head finally gets smarter."
Sora was a little amused in his heart. This moe-clumsy could actually be embarrassed. It seemed she had grown a little.
"Ooh... how could you..."
With a dejected expression, although she was moe-clumsy, she wasn't stupid-clumsy. The girl still had a little self-awareness. It was probably impossible for her to get smarter in this lifetime.
"Alright, alright, just tell me what's wrong?"
He was still in a hurry to go back and torment the Great Witch and Athena. Sora urged the moe-clumsy.
"Um..."
Looking at Athena and Metis in Sora's arms with some difficulty, Sakura hesitated.
"Don't worry, their mouths are sealed. Just say what you want."
Taking out two pieces of chocolate, he tore them open and stuffed one into each of the two little lolis' mouths.
Their eyes slightly narrowed. Athena and Metis, who were originally a little unhappy because of the moe-clumsy's actions, no longer cared about anything else and started eating on their own.
"Alright..."
She was still very trusting of Sora. Since Sora said there was no problem, Sakura no longer avoided the topic.
"Actually, I wanted to tell you that I've made a friend at school!"
Clenching her little pink fists, the moe-clumsy girl said with a little excitement.
"Made a friend? Or are you already dating someone?"
Slightly stunned, Sora was surprised in his heart. Could this moe-clumsy have really caught a rich husband as her father had planned?
"Da... dating?! No... no such person! I've made a friend... ah, of course, it's a girl. Sora, don't misunderstand!"
Hearing Sora's voice, Sakura's face instantly turned red, and she waved her hands in a shy and flustered manner.
"So it's a girl. But for Clueless Sakura, it's indeed a remarkable achievement."
"So, what then?"
A little speechless, Sora felt that his surprise was in vain. Although it was rare for this moe-clumsy to make friends, it wasn't enough to be so mysterious about it, right?
"Hehehe... so, after learning from this new friend, I've really learned a lot!"
Seeming to think that Sora was praising her, the innocent girl smiled shyly. When she talked about her new friend, her expression was filled with a different kind of excitement.
"Oh? That sounds interesting. What is it? Tell me in detail?"
A strange light flashed in his eyes. Looking at the girl's innocent and cute smile, Sora also asked with some interest.
"Ah, about this, it's actually related to what I wanted to discuss with Sora... Sora, if I say I can use magic, will you believe me?"
With a solemn expression, Sakura stared at Sora, a hint of expectation in her eyes.
"Heh... magic? If Clueless Sakura can show me, I'll believe you."
Not very surprised, Sora showed a wicked smile instead.
"Hehe, I knew you would say that, Sora!"
"Sora, wait a moment. Let me take out the props and I'll show you."
Seeming to be very happy that Sora did not deny her, the girl ran to the other corner of the room while speaking. She rummaged through her luggage and soon took out a large pile of things.
Well, in Sora's eyes, they were mostly suspicious items: a very thick leather-bound Western book, a magic wand about 30 centimeters long, a crystal ball that could be bought by mail order, and some strange cards, etc. They all looked like worthless things.
However, Sora still keenly sensed a faint amount of magical power. The level was very low, but they were probably all genuine.
"Hehe... Sora, I'm about to use magic for you. Uh..."
Seeming a little excited, she held the magic wand in her hand and began to flip through the Western book.
The text was written in the Latin alphabet, but it was not English, nor did it seem to be a Latin language like Italian.
"What language is this book?"
With a hint of curiosity, Sora asked.
"I'm not sure, probably High German from the Middle Ages... I think."
With a hint of uncertainty, the girl replied.
"Clueless Sakura, can you read this?"
Sora was really a little surprised. Could this moe-clumsy understand such a difficult ancient language? It was unlikely. Even a great genius like him, Sora, couldn't!
"Hmm, I can't read it. But I've already asked a friend to translate the general content..."
"That friend, is she from the same university as you?"
"Yes, she's my classmate. She sat next to me when the lectures started."
"This is it! Well then, watch carefully."
While preparing and chatting with Sora, after finding the target page, Sakura placed the matchstick on the table. Then, while looking at the open Western book, she began to chant a spell:
"Oh god of magic, please let my magic succeed. Please take care of me!"
Chanting such words, the girl clapped her hands together.
"Um... Clueless Sakura, may I ask what you are doing?"
His eye twitching, Sora couldn't help but interrupt the girl. Was that moe-clumsy really chanting an incantation to cast a spell just now?
"Chanting a spell. You have to chant a spell when you cast magic. Although my spell is a little strange, what's really important is not the spell, but the soul poured into it."
"Forget it, forget it. You wouldn't understand even if I told you more. You should just wait and see."
Explaining to Sora with a smug look, she waved her hand, her face showing an expression of "you wouldn't understand even if I told you."
You wouldn't understand even if I told you more... You wouldn't understand even if I told you more... You wouldn't understand even if I told you more...
An invisible arrow pierced Sora's heart. Sora indicated that his fragile little heart was hurt...
Although he really wanted to stand up and shout "I am the great demon king" or something, Sora ultimately did not lose face. Because he really didn't understand, or rather, he had never thought of understanding... sweatdrop...
Snap!!!
As Sakura used the weak magical power in her body to cast the spell, a crisp sound echoed in the room, and at the same time, the matchstick that had been placed on the table broke.
"Look, Sora, the magic succeeded! Isn't it amazing?"
Cheering and jumping up, Sakura said to Sora with an excited expression.
"Is this your magic? Tsk tsk, it's really amazing. You actually broke the matchstick without even touching it."
A certain injured great demon king had not yet recovered from the shadow and said in a sour tone.
"It's not just matches. Toothpicks, bamboo, and other things can also be used."
The innocent girl really thought that someone was praising her and replied with a happy and smug expression.
"Ahem... alright, Clueless Sakura, I believe you can use magic. You should just tell me what's wrong."
Silently repenting for his narrow-mindedness, Sora cleared his throat and changed the subject.
"Actually, it's not about me. It's mainly about my friend. She's recently encountered something that's been bothering her a lot, so I thought maybe you could help, Sora. After all, you're so amazing."
"Please, please! I've only made one friend in my entire life. Sora, please help us!"
Her hands were clasped together with a pleading expression. Although she didn't know that Sora had become a demon king, Sakura still knew that Sora was very powerful.
Well, she wasn't sure exactly how powerful he was, but he was definitely more powerful than her magic that could break a small matchstick.
"Seeing how pitiful you are, it's not impossible for me to help your friend. But you have to tell me who she is first, right?"
Being praised by the girl like that, Sora was speechless to find that he was actually a little smug. He thought to himself that it wouldn't be a bad idea to help her so-called only friend.
"Hehehe... I knew you were the best, Sora!"
"Actually, my friend is also a very remarkable person. Her name is Renjou Fuyuhime..."