Continuing where we left off...
Narrator's Perspective...
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Kuoh Academy...
One week after Ritsuka's arrival...
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It's another weekday for the students at Kuoh City High School in Japan. The students are arriving at school to get to their classrooms on time before the bell rings.
Normally, today would be a normal and ordinary day for all the students at the school. However, the same cannot be said for two young noble devil girls who share the territory, both of whom are completely nervous and apprehensive about the news they received from their respective family members.
But each of them has their own way of dealing with this nervousness, however, one of these young noble girls cannot hide the nervousness on her face.
"President... You've been staring at your chess piece for quite a minute now. I assume something happened for you to be like this."
The beautiful young girl with blood-red hair and lovely blue eyes, with a well-defined body, contemplating life, is Rias Gremory, Sirzechs Lucifer's beloved little sister.
Rias overhears the comment from her close friend and Queen, Akeno Himejima, who is sitting across the chess table where the two are playing to pass the time.
At the moment, Rias Gremory hasn't made any move other than moving her pawn, and this catches Akeno's attention since Rias isn't a player who thinks much when choosing the positions of the pieces.
"It's because I received a message directly from my brother instead of him normally sending Big Sister Grayfia to inform me."
"Oh? You mean Sirzechs-sama called you directly to speak with you?"
"Yes. It's rare that he calls me directly, and whenever he does, it's always about my arranged marriage, which I detest! However, what my brother told me this time is something I honestly don't want to deal with right now."
Rias said, her tone exhausted. Akeno, who knows her friend Rias better than anyone, knows that when her King acts like this, it means she's truly letting her noble pride slip and starting to act a little spoiled. However, Akeno has a feeling that what Rias is complaining about isn't something simple.
"And what did your brother tell you to make you act this way?"
Akeno admits she's a little curious about what Sirzechs told her sister to make her act this way, but what Rias was about to tell Akeno was something she truly didn't expect.
"Well... It seems that my dear older brother, through ways and details he refused to tell me, managed to bring a representative of the Angel faction to our territory. Or, following his description, the most accurate way to put it is that he brought someone very close to the Angels. And he, along with a few other people, are coming to our school as students, and Sona and I have to treat them as special guests since they are currently very important to my brother's plans."
When Akeno heard everything Rias said, she was shocked for a moment, registering everything her friend had told her. Akeno expected the reason for Sirzechs' summons to be important, but not important enough to bring people who are currently potential enemies into their territory.
"These special guests, are they members of the Catholic Church?"
"No. But from what my brother told me, the group's leader has connections with the angel leaders, so politically this man is very important to the angels, and my brother brought him here for me to deal with while he's busy in the Underworld! I already have to worry about Riser wanting my body, now I have to worry about political problems?! Give me a break!"
"Well... Rias complaining won't solve the problem. From what you said, Sona is also aware of all this, isn't she?"
"Yes, she is, through her older sister who didn't miss the opportunity to do what she always does with Sona. She'll probably be the first person to interact with our guest since she intends to comfort him and his group directly."
"Well, that sounds like something Sona Sitri would do. And what do you intend to do with this special guest, President?"
"Simple. I'll invite him for a conversation at the club and, if possible, find out what his intentions are. Him being important to my brother doesn't change the fact that he's technically a potential enemy of ours."
Akeno raises an eyebrow at Rias's serious words, deciding something she knows she won't be able to change her King's mind.
"You're not planning on starting a potential conflict with them, are you?"
"Of course not, Akeno. Starting a direct conflict with the Angel faction is the last thing I want to do in my entire life. My plan is simply to try and discover their intentions and ensure they don't become a potential threat. Now, if they do become a problem, I'll simply pass the problem on to my brother to solve."
Rias said, crossing her arms, her breasts moving slightly, a proud expression as if her plan were infallible.
However, suddenly something unexpected happens, paralyzing Rias's entire body for three seconds, accompanied by a strong chilling sensation as if her body were reacting to a terrible feeling she had just experienced.
Rias immediately searches for the source of why her body is acting as if the end of the world is happening, and she follows the trail of the sensation she's feeling, which leads her to the window beside her, where her gaze stops at the entrance gates of the school where Ritsuka and company have just entered.
"What is this... What is this feeling?"
Rias didn't even have time to focus her attention on the five women walking beside Ritsuka, as the immense pressure and sense of danger emanated from him.
Rias had never felt this dangerous pressure in her entire life, and she had some experience dealing with individuals possessing high mana pressure stronger than her own. However, the sense of danger she was feeling was far greater compared to Riser's pressure.
However, at the same time that Rias was feeling fear and danger, a great sense of curiosity and intrigue was gradually arising within her.
The reason for this was that Ritsuka's appearance didn't match the great sense of danger he was emanating, and also because he was surrounded by women who, even though they were suppressing their power, seemed strong. That's why, even though her heart was screaming imminent danger, her greedy mind was thinking something else.
However, Rias had just made a small mistake: she stared at Ritsuka for too long, and he felt her gaze even though they were a good distance apart.
The moment Ritsuka's dark blue eyes met Rias's bright, light blue eyes, Rias looked away, having an instinctive reaction she couldn't control in time.
Akeno, who saw all this, noticed Rias's expression gradually shifting between fear and curiosity.
"Akeno, I think today is going to be a very interesting day for us..."
Little did Rias Gremory expect that Ritsuka's arrival would cause drastic changes in her entire life, including the chaotic events that were about to unfold.
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A few moments before Rias and Ritsuka first saw each other...
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Sona Sitri, Serafall Leviathan's little sister, isn't having a good day today. Besides having to deal with the torture of her older sister's overly exaggerated and almost intimate displays of affection, she receives news that someone of paramount importance to the Angel faction is arriving at Kuoh Academy.
But that's not all; since her "dear" older sister can't keep secrets from her little sister, Sona discovers that this "special guest" is one of the keys to facilitating the formation of a peace treaty between the Devils, Angels, and Fallen Angels.
Knowing how important this situation is, Sona Sitri can't help but be worried and irritated that the Devil Leaders' idea was to bring someone with the powers of an enemy faction to the doorstep of her and Rias's territory.
She understands the logic of the plan, but she can't ignore the potential risks. Therefore, Sona decides to make a personal impression on this guest who is about to arrive.
"President. Are you sure what you're doing is wise?"
"What other idea do you suggest, Tsubaki? We didn't ask our family members to use our territory as a political arena, but here we are. It's best to just rip off the band-aid and deal with the problem directly, and then decide on the next course of action."
As if Sona's words had summoned the problem she was referring to, Ritsuka and company become visible in Sona and Tsubaki's field of vision.
Sona and Tsubaki look at Ritsuka, Mash, Olga Marie, Lilith, Tamamo no Mae, and Morgan, who are wearing Kuoh Academy school uniforms.
However, before Sona can pay attention to the women beside Ritsuka, the moment her eyes fall on Ritsuka, she begins to feel an immense, dangerous pressure.
Like Rias, Sona's entire body screams that this man among the women is very dangerous and that she has no chance of survival. It's an unexpected feeling for Sona Sitri, but she manages to be strong enough to suppress this instinctive sensation and looks at the new group with a neutral expression.
Ritsuka and his companions stop walking in front of Sona and Tsubaki, and Sona is the first to speak to the group.
"Welcome to Kuoh Academy, special guests. My name is Sona Sitri, I am the Student Council President here, and this is my Vice President, Tsubaki Shinra."
Normally, Sona would introduce herself using her alias, Shiori, but she decided otherwise since she knows these new students know who she really is.
"Sona... You're Serafall Leviathan's younger sister, aren't you? Nice to meet you, President, my name is Fujimaru Ritsuka."
Ritsuka introduces himself, giving a brief introduction, and he involuntarily analyzes Sona's body, which, in Ritsuka's honest opinion, isn't bad; the same can be said for Tsubaki.
"Yes, you're correct. I'm Serafall's younger sister. She informed me of your arrival, and I came here to greet you and welcome you as new students."
"Right. Oh! Before I forget, these are my partners: Mash, Olga Marie, Tamano no Mae, Morgan, and Lilith."
The moment Ritsuka said this, Mash, Tamamo, and Lilith introduced themselves to Sona and Tsubaki.
"It's a pleasure to be here, President. It's my first time at a school this big."
"Mikon! I have to admit that your school is quite spacious, which is a positive point in my opinion of this place."
"Nice to meet you, little devils. You really chose a good school as your territory. It's good to know that I'm no longer the only devil in this group."
The names Lilith and Morgan catch Sona Sitri's attention due to how important those names are, however, she only has the impression that they are people who share the same name as those important people, so she dismissed the absurd thought that she is facing the legitimate Morgan Le Fay and Lucifer's wife.
However, one individual who intrigued Sona and Tsubaki was Tamamo no Mae, who was hiding her ears and tail using a simple spell. However, she wasn't concealing the unique energy that Kitsunes possess, so the two devils were curious about what someone who should be in Kyoto was doing there.
"Well, with all the introductions done, I'll take my leave. If you need any help or have any questions, just look for one of the student council members, and they'll take you to my office."
With those words, Sona and Tsubaki left, leaving Ritsuka and company at the school gate.
"So, Fujimaru-san also has possible connections in Kyoto, judging by the Kitsune he's with..."
"Let's not assume anything too soon, Tsubaki. The important thing is that we're only observing them from a distance, and depending on the circumstances, I should call him to talk to him personally."
With that, Sona and Tsubaki returned inside the school towards the student council room. Meanwhile, Ritsuka and his companions have just passed through the school gate, and Ritsuka is surprised by the sheer size of Kuoh Academy.
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Ritsuka's perspective...
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"Wow... This school is much bigger compared to my old one. Besides, it looks expensive and fancy too."
"I have to agree with you, Senpai. This school really does have a slight air of nobility."
"Hmph. I don't see what's so great about this school. The Association's clock tower was much prettier than this."
"Well, Olga, not everyone was a student or studied at the Clock Tower..."
I commented, glancing sideways for a moment at Olga Marie, who was standing with her arms crossed, sporting that classic expression of impatience I was used to seeing.
"Although I praised the appearance of the place, why does it seem to have little protection?"
"I have to agree with you, Fox Goddess. The barriers surrounding this place are very weak. With a simple snap of my fingers, I could leave this school defenseless. I have to admit I'm disappointed; it seems I wasn't expecting much talent from the younger sisters of those Devil leaders."
Morgan responded, agreeing with Tamamo no Mae's words. I know Morgan is the strongest among us when it comes to Magecraft.
"Hmm.... Is it just me, or am I seeing more girls than boys at this school? I know they told us this school was exclusively for girls until recently, but I didn't expect boys to be such a minority. Ah! Since that's the case, Master, how about I summon our Lilim daughters? Do you think they'll be able to study here too?"
The moment Lilith, with an innocent smile, made this suggestion, Mash immediately took on a serious expression, with anger hidden behind her eyes.
"Senpai. Please don't listen to Lilith's nonsense, we don't need to deal with those annoying brats who will only get in the way of our plans."
(A/N: I'll never stop finding it funny that in the recent FGO JP summer event, Mash was willing to kill one of the Lilims, who are Lilith's daughters, using her Noble Phantasm without any hesitation. Mash was like, "Fuck it if it's a Kaiju child, Lilith is inside her so she deserves to die!" The idea of putting someone Mash can't get along with and making her learn what it's like to hate someone was an excellent idea.)
I force a smile after hearing Mash and Lilith's words. I know better than anyone that the hostility between Lilith and Mash isn't escalating to the point where they're trying to kill each other only because of my presence.
"Girls, please, let's not start an argument on our first day of class. And about your idea, Lilith, it's better to leave it for later; we don't want to draw too much attention now."
"Hehehe.... Being modest now, Master? We all know you're trouble and an inevitable combination. Although I have to admit that we probably managed to get into this school without problems because our dear lazy Archangel refused to leave the apartment."
Tamamo no Mae's words remind me that Metatron (Sloth) didn't want to go to school with us and preferred to stay in the apartment writing her manga or throwing anything that caught her attention onto her golden throne.
"Well.... It was to be expected that Metatron wouldn't want to go to school, as expected of an Archangel carrying the sin of sloth."
We crossed the entrance gate and were greeted by murmurs and glances from the students of the school who were looking at us with expressions of curiosity.
Meanwhile, while the students were looking and gossiping about us, I felt someone watching me from a distance.
(Hmm? This presence is similar to the one I felt coming from Sirzechs, but it's much weaker in comparison.)
I looked in the direction of the gaze and my eyes met the beautiful light blue eyes of a girl with blood-red hair, just like Sirzechs's.
I was looking directly at the girl, who was apparently sitting looking at me from a window in an old school building with a surprised expression.
"Wait a minute... She shouldn't be..."
But before I could finish my words, the redhead immediately noticed I was looking at her and retreated, no longer visible through the window.
(I have no doubt now, that girl is probably Sirzechs' younger sister, Rias Gremory. If I hadn't entered Chaldea, I probably would have found her the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen.)
"I see your instincts aren't rusty, Husband. I'm glad to see that, since you managed to spot the younger sister of that man, Sirzechs, who is the reason we're here."
"I just found it strange that she seemed afraid of me? Do I seem intimidating?"
I ask this question looking at the girls with a confused and doubtful expression.
"Maybe it wasn't anything special, Fujimaru. Or maybe she probably sensed our presence, which caught her attention. Anyway, let's go to our classrooms. Being stared at and being the center of attention is irritating me."
"Hehe. You're the boss, Director."
I let out a light laugh, smiling as I listened to Olga Marie's complaint that she's not at all adapted to being the center of attention.
We walked towards the main school building and then to our classrooms. Each of us had gotten a different classroom; Mash, Lilith, Metatron (Sloth), and I got room 2-B, while Morgan, Olga, and Tamamo no Mae got classroom 3-B.
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Perspective of ???
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Another day of pure boredom and tedium, nothing good or interesting happened, just the usual: me having to listen to Aika's shameless, perverted comments, in addition to the classic pair of perverts who are now running from the girls in the kendo club.
"Why the long face, Ise-san? You don't look like the girl who, before entering school, was drooling while reading Jojo manga."
"I wasn't drooling! Don't go spreading nonsense all the time, Aika!"
I say this containing my anger, looking at the girl who, unfortunately, is my best friend at this school, who, unlike me, has no filter on her mouth.
"Well, then you're not going to be interested in knowing about the new students who are arriving? I heard that one of them is a man with an appearance that seems ordinary at first, but who has an air of mystery around him. Besides, of course, him being accompanied by many beautiful girls."
I'm confused and can't believe Aika's words, but since I have nothing to do until classes start, I decide to entertain her.
"And are you sure that information is reliable? It's long past time for this school to be accepting new students."
"Don't believe me? Okay. Then just stay there with your fat ass and wait and see my words become reality."
I decide to ignore her comment about my backside, and soon after, our teacher announces that we are receiving four new students, but one of them is absent.
The moment he announced this, the classroom doors opened and three people entered: two girls and a boy who matched Aika's description.
"My goodness... This man is hiding a powerful Beast inside that uniform. Hehehe, Mommy likes what she see."
I don't know how, or even want to know why, but apparently, Aika can perfectly analyze the characteristics of a man's body, and unfortunately, since I sit next to her, I'm a victim of the descriptions she ends up saying aloud.
The boys in the class start celebrating the arrival of two new girls, and the girls in the cell start murmuring amongst themselves about the new male student who seems very mysterious.
What I totally didn't expect was the chaos these new students would cause the moment they introduced themselves.
"Nice to meet you all, my name is Fujimaru Ritsuka. I'm 20 years old and I'm aiming to make up for the years of study I missed."
Fujimaru-san's introduction wasn't very alarming for most of the students in the class; what nobody expected was the girl with gray hair and emerald green eyes grabbing Fujimaru's left arm, pressing her body against his.
"And my name is Lilith and I'm Ritsuka's lover! So for you little girls, he's not available."
"I-I'm Mash Kyrielight and I'm Senpai's first girlfriend who's going to marry him!"
The moment those words were spoken, all hell broke loose in the room and chaos reigned. And that's when my ordinary, common life began to change drastically.
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To be continued....
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