While Rias and Akeno were away, Sai Akuto gave Koneko and the others a brief word, then quickly slipped out of the old school building.
He followed one unshakable truth—
As a man, it's best not to get involved in fights between two women.
Besides, Rias and Akeno had been bickering since childhood. Given enough time, they would reconcile on their own.
...
That afternoon, Akuto once again split his focus between studying and practicing the techniques recorded in the Book of Leviathan.
By the time school ended, he had already mastered every technique available to a Low-Class Devil.
...
After school, Akuto headed to the pedestrian bridge outside the campus, just as arranged.
Yuma Amano was already there waiting.
"Akuto-kun, did something happen to you? You look even more handsome than yesterday."
She couldn't hold back her curiosity. Akuto's charm seemed much stronger today.
"Something happened to me? Maybe it's because I'm dating Amano-san now. My whole spirit just feels... refreshed." Akuto explained lightly.
[Liar. Clearly it's because you awakened your Leviathan bloodline.]
Yuma instinctively attributed his sudden surge of charm to yesterday's awakening.
Noticing her subtle discontent, Akuto smiled and took her hand.
"Amano-san, you seem a little out of it."
"Out of it? N-no way! How could I be? I was just a little distracted after seeing you look even better than yesterday, Akuto-kun."
Yuma flatly denied it.
"No, I'm pretty sure Amano-san is out of it."
"Ah~ I get it. You must be feeling like something's missing, right?" Akuto feigned sudden realization.
"No worries, I'll fix that right now."
With a playful grin, he pulled Yuma closer as he leaned in.
"Eh?"
Yuma instinctively tried to dodge.
But without her Fallen Angel powers available, how could she resist Akuto?
In the end, Akuto easily captured her soft lips.
A tingling numbness spread through her body, making her slender yet curvy figure melt in his arms.
[This damn pervert! He kisses me every time we meet! Does he really think I won't resist!?]
Her Fallen Angel energy surged wildly inside her—but that was all it did.
Truthfully... she really didn't resist.
She had missions from both the Fallen Angel Headquarters and the Hero Faction: to investigate Akuto. Until she completed them, she couldn't push him away.
[No... it feels too good... my brain's turning to mush.]
The kiss felt completely different from yesterday.
With his succubus bloodline active, both her body and mind were more excited than before. She found herself craving more... and more.
Before long, Yuma even began responding passionately on her own.
It was Akuto who finally pulled away from the intoxicated girl.
They were too close to Kuoh Academy—it would be reckless to keep kissing there.
"Amano-san, you look... very beautiful right now." Akuto praised sincerely.
"Eh?"
Yuma froze. Beautiful? Right now?
Was Akuto just saying that to set up an excuse for kissing her again later?
Ignoring her thoughts, Akuto took her hand and began leading her away from the academy.
"Amano-san, would I be lucky enough to invite you on a date?" he asked as they walked.
"Eh? A date?"
She had only expected to walk home together, not go on a date.
But strangely, the words slipped from her mouth—
"Sure~ What do you have planned, Akuto-kun?"
...
In truth, Akuto had no special plan.
He simply wanted an excuse to extend his time with Yuma, to let his succubus bloodline steadily work on her.
As for the date itself, it followed the classic course:
Dinner. A movie. Shopping. Buying clothes. The aquarium. The planetarium...
Ordinary steps—but Yuma's enthusiasm was extraordinary.
Because this was her very first date.
Though Akuto had annoyed her with his sudden kisses, she forgave him. His considerate behavior throughout the date softened her heart.
All in all, Yuma was easy to please. Even a beginner like Issei Hyoudou had once left a deep impression on her with a clumsy outing. Compared to that, Akuto's date was worlds better.
...
By the time they finished, night had fallen.
Carrying bags of clothes, Akuto walked Yuma back to her home.
At her doorstep, Yuma beamed as she said goodbye. Before parting, she reminded him:
"Akuto-kun, next time we go on a date, make sure you wear the outfit I picked out for you, okay?"
"Of course. And Amano-san, next time you'll have to wear the outfit I chose for you too." Akuto smiled back.
"T-that one...?"
"O-okay... I get it."
Although Akuto meant nothing special, Yuma immediately thought of the black lace lingerie he had bought her.
All men like the dark, she recalled that old saying.
"Oh, right—Akuto-kun, here's my thanks for today."
Before he could react, Yuma hugged him and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.
It wasn't even on the lips, but Yuma blushed far more than when he had kissed her forcefully.
"From now on, you can call me Yuma-san... or Yuma-chan."
With her face buried in shame, Yuma spun around and dashed into her temporary home.
"Yuma-chan... huh?"
Akuto touched the spot where she had kissed him, thoughtful.
...
Before leaving, Akuto glanced at her house.
Using the Eye of Data, his vision pierced through the wards. He saw Yuma's slender silhouette inside.
But she wasn't alone.
Two other girls stood there—both Fallen Angels like her.
One was a blonde twin-tailed girl in a maid outfit—Mittelt.
The other was a blue-haired, mature woman in a cheongsam—Kalawarner.
And just like Raynare, both of them bore Ophis's snakes.
"So the Hero Faction's hand has reached even Kuoh..."
"I need to grow stronger, fast. The Old Maou Faction could strike at me any time."
His gaze lingered a moment longer. Then he noticed Yuma stepping into her room—changing into the black lace lingerie he had bought her.
"Looks like... Yuma really is starved for love."
Akuto chuckled softly, shook his head, and turned to leave.
(End of Chapter)
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