A somewhat bustling shopping mall somewhere in the city.
Sakurajima Mai, carrying shopping bags, chose an outdoor cafe and took a seat on the second floor with Asia-chan, who was with her.
"Let's rest for a bit, Asia-chan."
"Thank you, Mai nee-san."
"Nee-san, huh."
Sakurajima Mai, smiling, handed over the menu, letting Asia-chan choose what she liked to eat.
As a third-year high school student, she didn't dislike having a cute younger sister.
As for Asia-chan's age… it's probably similar to Bai Li-kun's.
Most likely a little younger?
Sakurajima Mai, who hadn't asked, heard Asia-chan's voice.
"Thank you today, Mai nee-san."
"No, no, it's nothing. I just bought some clothes and a phone. This way it's easier to keep in touch, since we can't always be together."
Asia-chan listened, then said gratefully, "For me, all of this is like a miracle, thanks to Mai nee-san and Bai Li-kun."
"Although our past led to who we are now, let's forget the past for this moment. There's still so much to do in the future."
"En!"
Unlike before, Asia-chan, no longer lost, gave a firm answer.
Watching Asia-chan carefully choose a dessert, Sakurajima Mai's gaze swept over her, then landed on her cute cheek.
Small in stature, fair-skinned, with cherry-colored lips and a perfect nose bridge—she was indeed a beautiful girl.
No wonder Bai Li-kun liked her.
And he made his move so quickly.
Even though she was the one who came first!
As soon as she thought of this, Sakurajima Mai cleared her throat.
"Um… Asia-chan, can I ask a question?"
"Please do."
"That night, you and Bai Li-kun… was it comfortable? Or was it very painful?"
"That night? Eh? Ah… Th-that!!!"
Asia-chan's cheeks immediately turned into red apples as she was choosing her dessert.
Seeing her so shy, Mai quickly added, "You don't have to answer if you don't want to. Don't force yourself."
"Hoo…"
Asia-chan let out a long sigh, cooling herself down.
The boiler that had been steaming earlier returned to normal.
Asia-chan was no longer flushed, but much calmer.
Like this, she couldn't help but ask in return, "Could it be that Mai nee-san hasn't yet…?"
"That's how it is."
"I'm sorry, even though I came later."
"It's okay, it's okay, I'm not blaming you."
Sakurajima Mai quickly explained.
At this moment, Asia-chan took a deep breath, adjusting her mindset.
She lightly patted her cheeks, then added, "Bai Li-kun is very gentle, Mai nee-san… you don't have to worry."
"I see…"
Asia-chan's face became even redder than before.
Just as the atmosphere between the two girls became a bit awkward, Sakurajima Mai's phone vibrated.
She quickly took it out and looked.
"It's a message from Bai Li-kun."
"What is it?"
Asia-chan moved closer, and they both looked at the phone screen.
At this moment, Mai opened the chat group and found constantly updating notifications.
[Rias — joined the chat group.]
[Himejima Akeno — joined the chat group.]
[Toujou Koneko — joined the chat group.]
Outsiders?
Just as Mai and Asia-chan were wondering, Bai Li-kun's message finally came through.
[Bai Li-kun: The three ladies are new friends I've made, that is, the lady who previously sent me an invitation and her companions.]
[Sakurajima Mai: It feels like they're all girls.]
[Himejima Akeno: We are girls. Nice to meet you, Sakurajima Mai.]
[Sakurajima Mai: …Nice to meet you.]
[Toujou Koneko — uploaded a photo.]
Sakurajima Mai immediately opened it and saw a picture of Bai Li-kun sitting in the middle, with three beautiful girls standing on either side… It hadn't even been two hours since they parted, and there were already other women!
[Rias: I hope we can get along well in the future, Sakurajima Mai-san.]
[Sakurajima Mai: I hope so too.]
After sending the message, Sakurajima Mai worried that the competition might increase.
What was originally a chat group of only two people, with Asia joining later, suddenly became a group of six.
And besides Bai Li, they were all girls!
Sakurajima Mai thought of this, and her gaze immediately fell on a shopping bag.
Inside it was a newly bought bunny girl outfit.
However, there was a 'reverse' character in front of it.
The parts that were originally covered were now exposed, and the parts that were originally exposed were now covered.
And this reverse bunny girl outfit would be her most important weapon in the future!
——
——
Cooperation was reached, and an invitation to join the group was sent.
After completing this series of operations, Bai Li put away his phone.
"Now that everything has been settled, let's discuss future cooperation another time."
Bai Li looked at the sky where the sun was setting, then withdrew his gaze.
"Just like Rias-sama recruits her peerage, I am also cultivating people I can trust. If I can provide a few good practice targets, that would be even better."
"Practice targets, huh... When we accept requests, we occasionally encounter tasks to eliminate Stray Devils."
"Perhaps we can go clear them out together?"
"If such an opportunity arises, of course."
Rias agreed and shook hands with Bai Li to seal the agreement.
As it was getting late, Bai Li, who did not intend to stay, prepared to leave.
"Bai Li-san, I'll have the driver take you."
"No need, I'll go by myself. I can buy some things on the way."
"Is that so? Then we won't delay your time."
"No, no, I'm very happy to become friends with Rias-sama and all of you."
With that, Bai Li bid farewell to everyone.
"I hope next time we meet, you can let us see Bai Li-kun's friend, Miss Sakurajima."
"No problem."
Before Bai Li finished speaking, the little cat not far away also spoke up.
"And what you said before."
"Yes, I remember it very clearly."
After these conversations, Bai Li finally left the hotel and headed home.
And after this, things would definitely become more and more interesting.