The setting sun sank low.
Sai Akuto slung his bag over his shoulder with a carefree flourish and walked out of the school gates.
Just as he expected, not far from Kuoh Academy's gate, on the pedestrian bridge, a black-haired girl blocked his way.
Delicate features, pure temperament, violet eyes shining with clarity, waist-length black hair, and a neat JK uniform—anyone would agree this was the very picture of youthful beauty.
Even though Akuto knew beforehand he would encounter Amano Yuuma, he couldn't help but be struck by the charm she radiated in that moment.
Damn, letting the small head control the big head… is this man's eternal weakness?
…
Biting his tongue to steady himself, Akuto quickly shook off those urges and recalled Yuuma's true identity.
Amano Yuuma, real name Raynare—a mid-class Fallen Angel stationed in Kuoh Town.
In the original story, she was ordered by the higher-ups of the Fallen Angels to approach Hyoudou Issei, to determine if he carried a Sacred Gear.
Thus, she disguised herself as "Amano Yuuma" and confessed.
A virgin who'd never dated before stood no chance against Yuuma's allure. Just like that, she easily became his "girlfriend," dating him playfully while secretly probing for information.
In the end, once she confirmed Issei was ordinary, she killed him under the sunset, having lost her interest.
Akuto knew Yuuma's intent toward him would likely be the same.
But he had already made his choice.
"E-excuse me… are you Kuoh Academy's Sai Akuto-kun?" Amano Yuuma lifted her head, violet eyes shimmering with watery allure.
"Yes, I'm Sai Akuto. And you are…?"
"M-my name is Amano Yuuma. I'm a student from XX High School here in Kuoh City."
"I've seen you pass by here alone many times… so, I wanted to ask you something, Akuto-kun…"
"Do you… do you currently have a girlfriend?"
"A girlfriend? No, I don't. Why do you ask, Amano-san?" Akuto played the part of a surprised boy being confessed to.
"You're not dating anyone? That's great…"
Yuuma folded her hands over her chest, embodying the very picture of a maiden in love.
"I… I've liked Akuto-kun for a long time!"
"P-please… would you be willing… to go out with me?"
Her full lips parted slightly, violet eyes filled with tension and hope, all framed by the glow of the sunset.
Even prepared as he was, Akuto couldn't help but feel captivated.
"Yes! I like you too, Amano-san! Please, go out with me!" he replied as planned.
"Really? That's wonderful… then, from today on, we're a couple~"
Yuuma gave a bashful smile, fussing with her hair—though of course, it was an act.
"No, Amano-san. I think we're still missing something important before we can truly be lovers." Akuto reached out and clasped her hand.
"Eh? But didn't Akuto-kun already accept my confession? What's missing?"
Yuuma forced a smile, struggling to suppress the urge to fling his hand away. This lowly human—don't you dare touch my noble body!
"What's missing… is this step~"
With a sudden pull, Akuto drew her into his arms.
"Eh?!"
Before she could react, Akuto sealed her lips with his.
Talk? She wanted to talk, yes.
But the moment she tried, the bastard pressed on, parting her teeth, probing deeper!
Yuuma: ??!!
…
This pedestrian bridge was right outside Kuoh Academy—too close. Yuuma absolutely couldn't risk exposing her Fallen Angel identity here.
It was precisely because he calculated this that Akuto dared to openly steal her first kiss.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host has completed Story Mission—Amano Yuuma's Confession.]
[Mission Requirement: Accept Amano Yuuma's confession in a way different from the original story.]
[Mission Rank: Green.]
[Reward: Pureblood Leviathan Bloodline (Green).]
[Pureblood Leviathan Bloodline: A bloodline inherited from the original Leviathan. With it, host gains greatly enhanced affinity for water-element energy and authority over the ocean itself.
Though Green-rank Leviathan blood is weaker than the pureblood Devils of the Underworld, as a system reward its purity surpasses even ordinary High-class Leviathans.
Note: All system bloodline rewards are free of natural weaknesses.]
[Ding~]
[Congratulations. Host's new Leviathan bloodline raises his power to Mid Low-class Devil.]
"Mid Low-class Devil, huh? Not bad at all~"
Crossing the boundary beyond ordinary human limits, now a true mythological creature, Akuto was pleased.
Sure, "Low-class Devil" didn't sound impressive, but he was still the Red Dragon Emperor. With mastery over Boosted Gear, even at this stage he could unleash High-class Devil-level power.
Meanwhile, on Yuuma's side.
At first, she found herself caught in his kiss, her consciousness going hazy.
But as their lips pressed, she suddenly sensed Leviathan power flaring around Akuto.
"Huh? What's going on?"
A sudden instinctive alarm jolted her thoughts.
I heard people sometimes awaken power when their emotions peak…
Could it be… Akuto got so excited while kissing me, he awakened on the spot?!
Awakening power because of a kiss—this guy is a total pervert!
Wait… doesn't that mean he actually likes me a lot? Otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten so worked up that he awakened, right?
No, I can't let him keep kissing me. My brain won't function at this rate…
Fallen Angel women generally fell into two categories:
The first kind fell for lust and pursued it obsessively, often seducing men of other races.
The second fell for other reasons—yet despite becoming more twisted and spiteful, they retained the same innocence they had as angels.
—That kind of pure, foolish clarity.
Clearly, Yuuma—weak-kneed from just a kiss—belonged to the second type.
"Mmmph~!"
Mustering all her strength, Yuuma finally shoved Akuto away.
Looking at Akuto's regretful expression, Yuuma felt anger, helplessness… and disturbingly, a flicker of happiness.
Because one thing was clear: Akuto liked her—liked her very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have kissed her so desperately that he awakened his power.
Of course, happiness aside, she still hadn't accepted the fact her first kiss was gone.
…
"Akuto-kun! Meet me on the rooftop tomorrow after school!"
Covering her face, Yuuma bolted from the bridge without looking back.
Akuto savored the taste lingering on his lips, raising his eyes to her retreating figure.
"Amano-san! You confessed to me just now, but I still haven't given you my reply!"
"The truth is—! …I like you too!"
Yuuma clearly heard him. Her pale thighs tightened, her hurried steps stumbling dangerously.
Watching her nearly trip in her fluster, Akuto burst out laughing.
(End of Chapter)
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