"Don't get the wrong idea. I just feel safer being near you."
Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms, her eyes constantly scanning the nearby Curse Spirits; she didn't feel safe at all.
She had definitely given this decision careful thought.
First of all, since starting high school, she had been living in a rented apartment on her own.
Secondly, she didn't believe for a second that there weren't evil spirits in her home.
Rather than going home and sharing a space with those evil spirits, she'd rather stay with Lynn.
At least it was safe.
And... he was quite easy on the eyes.
Thinking of this, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but steal a glance at Lynn.
If she didn't know Lynn was a bona fide demon, she would have thought he was a noble young master from some prestigious family.
Uh... maybe a noble among demons?
"Is that all?"
Lynn had a look of regret on his face.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyelid twitched.
Fine, a guy whose head is filled with nothing but perverted trash like this is definitely not some noble scion!
Hmm... that's not right either.
Nobles are all scum too!
...Kasumigaoka Utaha changed into Lynn's slippers and looked around the house with some surprise.
"What, is my house strange?"
"No, I'm just a bit surprised."
Kasumigaoka Utaha placed her shoulder bag on the floor.
She had dropped it in the alley while busy running away earlier, but after things ended, she went back to pick it up.
"For a demon, you actually live in such an ordinary environment."
Taking two cans of cola from the fridge, Lynn said, "Demons need money to live in human society too!"
Speaking of this, Lynn had a sighing expression on his face.
When he first came to the human world at the age of seven, he had lived through some difficult times.
Fortunately, his identity as a demon was somewhat useful.
By taking on some miscellaneous exorcism jobs, he managed to earn some money.
At least this house belonged entirely to him.
He opened a cola and handed it to Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Saying thanks, Kasumigaoka Utaha held the cola and took a small sip.
Sitting on the sofa, her gaze became slightly vacant.
Too many things had happened today, giving her a huge shock while also leaving her somewhat tired.
Even though the physical fatigue had vanished when she reincarnated as a demon, her mental fatigue hadn't diminished in the slightest.
After an unknown amount of time, a sudden 'ding' sound startled her awake.
"The bento is heated up."
Seeing the half-price bento from the supermarket, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but complain, "Perverted Master-kun's dinner is really half-hearted."
"Are you eating or not?"
Seeing the bento Lynn handed over, Kasumigaoka Utaha took it in silence and then began to eat quite skillfully.
Looking at her, it seemed she had eaten this kind of bento quite often herself.
And she had the nerve to talk about him.
After finishing the meal, Kasumigaoka Utaha finally remembered the main business and asked, "By the way, what does our Peerage usually need to do?"
Lynn paused for a moment, then said, "The Peerage is just starting out, so your primary goal is naturally to grind monsters to level up, and then earn money to support me."
"?"
"Me?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes widened. She pointed at herself, then at Lynn. "Support you?"
She was just a high school student!
She had already reached the age where she had to support a man?
"Don't worry, as long as you get a little stronger, you can just take on some exorcism jobs, and you can level up in the process."
That was true.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was successfully convinced.
Otherwise, what else could she do?
Lynn was now her master in every sense of the word.
Even if she protested, it would be vetoed.
"Right, speaking of getting stronger."
Kasumigaoka Utaha channeled the demonic power in her body to manifest the Demon Book and continued, "Are there any abilities like magic or Onmyodo?"
She planned to fill this Demon Book to the brim!
Hitting evil spirits with a book or something was just too unladylike!
"Uh..."
Lynn opened his panel, glanced at the skill column, and then fell into silence.
Seeing this, an ominous premonition rose in Kasumigaoka Utaha's heart.
"You... couldn't possibly..."
Lynn spread his hands and said, "I came to human society when I was seven, so I haven't been in contact with things like magic or similar abilities."
Slap!
Kasumigaoka Utaha smacked her forehead.
It's over!
It seems I can only continue swinging the book!
"Don't worry, as a demon, I have some connections."
Well, even if they were just made today.
Lynn hadn't expected that the contact information he just added today would be used so soon.
It just so happened to be the weekend tomorrow.
The next day.
Kasumigaoka Utaha walked out of the bedroom yawning and came to the first floor.
In her daze, she saw Lynn on the sofa and was stunned.
Huh?
When did a man appear in the house?
Wait!
Kasumigaoka Utaha instantly woke up, remembering yesterday's events.
"Yo! Black lace."
Kasumigaoka Utaha reflexively pulled her shirt down to cover herself completely.
"Tsk tsk, surprisingly well-endowed."
Lynn's eyes quickly shifted targets, aiming at the northern hemisphere exposed because of the downward pull.
Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly raised her arms to block her chest, but as a result, the black lace was exposed again.
Kasumigaoka Utaha: "..."
Forget it, just let the world end!
Only after Kasumigaoka Utaha went back to change her clothes did Lynn say with some regret, "If I'd known, I would have bought a smaller house back then."
Having changed her clothes, Kasumigaoka Utaha stared at Lynn gloomily. "Does it look good..."
Lynn gave a thumbs up without hesitation. "A feast for the eyes!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha bit her lip, feeling her ears burning intensely.
Just how did this guy manage to be so frank?
Whatever... "Let's go."
Destination: Private Kuoh Academy.