After everyone had introduced themselves, Sato quietly opened the system and pulled up the identity card of the girl before him.
[Name: Shiraha Raphiel Ainsworth]
[Job: Exchange Student from Heaven]
[Race: Angel]
[Age: 16]
[Threat Level: B]
So she really was an angel!
Sato looked up at the silver-haired girl smiling gently in front of him and returned a small nod with a faint smile.
At least on the surface, the silver-haired girl looked soft and gentle.
But...
Sato quietly recalled the angels and demons he had met before.
The angels never acted like angels, and the demons did not act like demons either.
With those examples in mind, there was no way he would believe the white-haired girl's appearance reflected the whole truth.
As for what she was really like, he would naturally find out little by little if they had more chances to interact in the future.
"Gabriel, where's the rent?"
After thinking that, Sato turned toward the blonde angel again, his gaze suddenly becoming sharp.
You fallen angel better not think about dodging my rent!
"Cough, well..."
The instant Gabriel met Sato's piercing stare, her whole body stiffened. After swallowing hard twice, she suddenly put on a flattering smile.
Sato remained unmoved, simply watching her calmly.
Under the pressure of his gaze, Gabriel's eyes immediately began drifting around as she quietly turned her head away, not daring to meet his eyes.
The corner of her mouth twitched. She felt like she was probably doomed.
She had enjoyed herself too much during winter break at home. Before she realized it, she had happily spent a huge amount on games, and by the time she noticed, there was only a little over fifty thousand yen left in her bank account.
That amount was nowhere near enough for the next three months of rent.
Almighty Lord, save your child!
Raphiel blinked at the scene, an amused smile gradually appearing on her face.
Little Gab seemed really afraid of this human?
Her gaze slowly shifted toward Sato as she secretly observed him, as though trying to see through him completely.
With Sato's sharp senses, he naturally noticed Raphiel's stare immediately. His brows furrowed slightly as he turned toward her and asked, "Classmate Raphiel, is something the matter?"
"Ah, no!"
Raphiel was startled inside, but she answered calmly with a smile on her face.
What sharp perception!
This person probably isn't an ordinary human, is he?
Meanwhile, Sato looked at the silent Gabriel and sighed softly. He had already expected this outcome.
"Gabriel, don't tell me you spent all your money on gacha again?"
"Well... you can't blame me entirely for this. It's the game's fault for being too fun!" Gabriel tried to defend herself.
"That's obviously your own fault, Gabriel!"
At that point, even Vignette, who had been quietly sitting beside them the whole time, could not listen anymore. She looked at Gabriel helplessly and said, "If you had even a little more self-control, how could this have happened?"
"Gabriel, remember our agreement?"
Sato raised his eyes and looked at Gabriel.
Agreement?
Raphiel and Vignette looked at the two curiously.
Gabriel's expression instantly changed. She stiffly turned her head to glance at Sato.
The next second...
Whoosh!
Gabriel suddenly threw herself into Sato's arms with teary eyes. Grabbing onto his clothes with both hands, she looked up at him with those large violet eyes and began sobbing pitifully.
"Please no! If my sister finds out about this, I'll get recalled to Heaven!"
"As your dearest neighbor, you wouldn't want that to happen, right?"
Huh?
Raphiel looked at Sato in surprise. This person could actually contact Gabriel's sister?
Sato's expression did not change in the slightest. He calmly looked at Gabriel and slowly said, "That was before. Starting today... our relationship as neighbors has changed."
He pointed at Gabriel, then at himself, and finally revealed a smile that did not make Gabriel feel even the slightest warmth.
"From now on, you're the tenant, and I... am the landlord!"
"You paying rent to me is perfectly justified!"
Gabriel stared blankly up at Sato, while Sato smiled lightly back at her.
"Hmph!"
Gabriel suddenly gritted her teeth, shoved Sato away, and snorted coldly. She changed expressions in the blink of an eye, perfectly demonstrating what it meant to be a professional actor.
"I have no money. I only have one life. Do whatever you want!"
Gabriel sat cross-legged on the floor with her arms folded across her chest, glaring angrily at Sato. Even the blonde ahoge on her head stood upright from anger.
Truly furious enough for her hair to stand on end!
Sato found this reaction rather unexpected. With interest, he asked, "You're not even going to struggle a little more?"
You giving up this quickly takes away a lot of my fun.
"What's the point of resisting? I can't beat you anyway! And I don't have any money! I have nothing!"
"No!"
At that moment, Raphiel suddenly spoke up. She looked at Gabriel with a serious expression.
Sato and Vignette both looked over curiously.
A bright smile suddenly bloomed on Raphiel's face as she said, "You still have your body. You can pay with that!"
Gabriel: "..."
Vignette: "..."
Sato: "..."
Although Sato had more or less expected something like this from Raphiel already, actually hearing such an explosive statement come out of her mouth still felt unbelievable.
This girl really doesn't seem like an angel at all!
What exactly has gone wrong with Heaven's education system?!
At that moment, he suddenly felt like he understood why Heaven and Hell had sent this group to the human world as exchange students.
"Raphiel!!!"
Blushing bright red, Vignette glared at her in embarrassment and irritation.
Do you even realize what you're saying?!
Unexpectedly, Gabriel actually began seriously considering whether the idea was feasible.
After thinking for a while, she suddenly looked at Sato with complete seriousness and asked, "Would that plan work?!"
Hearing that, Sato expressionlessly sized Gabriel up before calmly replying, "No. I think I'd be losing out too much."
"Gabriel!!"
"Classmate Nohara!!!"
Vignette's face turned completely red. She felt like she was about to lose her mind!