"Did things like that happen before?"
In the office, holding a cup of tea with both hands while sitting in a chair, Shinobu watched Akaza who was organizing his desk and couldn't help asking.
How to put it, although Akaza had acted quite normally before.
But she still felt that as a teacher, having his office filled with hiding female students, listening devices plastered everywhere, and love letters stuffed in… was still somewhat too outrageous.
To this, Akaza simply replied in a normal tone:
"Hm? Ah, more or less… Basically every time I return after class, I can dig out a few little girls who sneaked in. I've long grown accustomed to it."
[This kind of thing can actually become a habit?]
Hearing this, Shinobu sucked in a breath of cold air, greatly shocked.
Speaking of which, what did he mean by "dig out a few female students every time I return after class"?
So this kind of thing wasn't occasional, but frequently happening?!
"Then Hakuji, have you ever thought about locking the door normally, or changing the lock or something?"
"Hm, I did do that before, but it basically had no effect.
For some reason, no matter how many times I change the lock, those little girls always seem to have ways to pick it open…"
Speaking to this point, Akaza's expression suddenly became somewhat ugly. He sighed and said with heart-wrenching pain:
"If that were all it would be fine. The main thing is, some time ago there was a little girl who, in order to sneak into my office, accidentally fell from outside while climbing through the window and broke her leg.
To actually let my student suffer such a serious injury, honestly Butterfly, I've always felt very guilty about this…"
[What are you feeling guilty for?! This matter has absolutely nothing to do with you, right?!]
"So from then on, I never lock my office door anymore. After all, I truly don't want to see my students get hurt because of me again…"
[So why exactly are you so guilty?! The problem completely lies with those female students of yours, right?!]
"Um, Hakuji…"
Internally ranting crazily, Shinobu took a deep breath. She tried hard to calm herself down, then asked:
"Have you ever thought about calling the police or something?"
"Call the police? Why would I call the police?"
To this, Akaza was full of confusion.
"They're all my students. How could I call the police to hurt them?"
"Just, don't you feel your female students' behavior is somewhat… how to say, somewhat exceeding the scope of normal teacher-student relationships?"
Shinobu asked using as tactful a tone as possible.
Hearing this, Akaza lowered his head and seriously thought for a while, then replied:
"I feel it's alright. It's just that there are often female students sneaking in, sticking a few listening devices in the room, stuffing a few love letters.
Or unwashed clothes that passed through the wardrobe suddenly disappearing for a few days, then being returned washed clean…
Compared to the days when I was tormented by my sister and that guy Douma in the past, I feel my current life is actually quite peaceful and harmonious…"
[So what kind of life did you live in the past?!]
[Why can you feel this kind of deep water and scorching fire daily life is so normal?!]
[Speaking of which, why is Mr. Douma involved in this?!]
The complaints points were so numerous that Shinobu was already powerless to rant anymore. She raised her hand to cover her face and finally asked:
"I'm quite curious, does Koyuki know about your office situation?"
"Koyuki?"
Seeing Shinobu suddenly mention Koyuki, Akaza's face immediately flushed red, somewhat shy.
"Ah, she came here once before. After that, somehow, whenever she has time after class, Koyuki would come over here, making me somewhat embarrassed…"
[Phew, thank goodness…]
Hearing his answer, Shinobu subconsciously let out a breath of relief, feeling greatly comforted.
Thank goodness, it seemed there were still normal humans in this world. So the one with brain problems wasn't her…
"Speaking of which, Butterfly didn't you say you came to ask about my sister? Why suddenly keep asking about my problems?"
At this time, Akaza finally remembered the two people's original purpose and brought the topic back to the right track.
He sat behind the desk, putting on a serious expression.
"Ask whatever you want to ask. I'll try to answer your questions within the allowed range."
[What do you mean by within the allowed range?!]
[Speaking of which, why are you suddenly so serious?!]
[Could it be that Mitsuba is some mysterious figure with many unspeakable secrets?!]
"Relax, Hakuji."
Shinobu was truly tired of ranting. She helplessly said:
"I just want to ask you some questions about Mitsuba's emotions. You being so serious is making me nervous…"
"Emotional questions?"
Completely not expecting that Shinobu wanted to ask about this, Akaza was instantly full of confusion.
What the hell, why come ask him about that damned woman's emotional problems?
"That's right."
Nodding forcefully, Shinobu suddenly moved forward with her stool.
In the gloomy office, this human and demon were like thieves, heads leaning together across a desk, quietly saying:
"I have a friend."
"Oh~ you have a friend…"
"To tell you the truth, this friend of mine, she recently feels like she seems to have fallen for your sister."
"Oh~ this friend of yours likes… huh?"
His expression stunned, Akaza—who had been listening with his ear tilted—suddenly raised his head, looking at Shinobu with a strange expression, saying:
"Butterfly, there's no one else here. We don't need to hide it. You can tell me the truth."
*[What "I have a friend," Butterfly, don't I know what's on your mind?]*
Being pierced through her heart in one shot, Shinobu's cheeks immediately flushed red. She hurriedly defended:
"I-I'm telling the truth! Hakuji don't misunderstand! I really do have a friend!"
Watching her with a meaningful gaze, Akaza finally nodded in compliance. He smiled and gestured:
"Alright, I understand. Butterfly, you have a friend. Continue."
"Ahem! A-anyway! This friend of mine originally really liked Mitsuba! But recently she suddenly discovered! Her sister also seems to like Mitsuba!
It's that kind of! Two sisters falling for the same person, Hakuji can you understand what I mean?"
Akaza remained silent, only smiling and raising his hand to gesture for her to continue.
"Th-then, right now this friend of mine is especially distressed. She doesn't know what she should do now… More importantly!
She doesn't know what your sister's heart is thinking, like whether Mitsuba can accept same-sex romantic relationships, and her views on this friend of mine and her sister or whatever…"
"Oh~ I understand."
Patiently listening to Shinobu stammering through, Akaza—who maintained his smile the entire time—slowly nodded.
"Y-you understand?"
"That's right, I completely understand."
Facing Shinobu's delighted gaze, Akaza—who had thoroughly understood everything—raised his hand and slowly said:
"Butterfly, let's first assume that this friend you speak of is you."
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This story has ended in chapter 315, you can read on patreon.com/dzeref887 for faster access or wait until August to read on WebNovel until the story ends.