Yukinoshita Yukino didn't quite dare meet Hayashi Maki's eyes.
They were too intense.
Whenever their gazes met, she felt embarrassed.
Hayashi Maki reluctantly released her soft, fragrant body.
"Well then, I'm heading back to class, Yukino-chan. See you later."
With that, he left.
His posture was… a bit odd.
Yukino couldn't help covering her mouth and letting out a laugh.
Watching him walk away a little hunched, she secretly clicked her tongue, a touch smug.
"See? I told you this was punishment—serves you right for always wanting to bully people with that ugly thing."
Though she muttered like that, her heart felt warm.
After accepting his presence, she realized her life wasn't that bad.
In fact, she was surrounded by love.
Her sister's devotion, and that person's warmth, wrapped around her and let her begin a new life.
…
Back in the classroom, after he'd calmed himself a bit, Hayashi Maki's phone buzzed.
He opened it—Second Heiress had messaged him.
Curious what she'd say—she'd seemed different after last period; anyway, super cute—
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Perverted demon, are you going to see my sister tonight?"
Demon Lord: "Do you want me to come, Yukino-chan?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "No."
Hayashi Maki: (black lines) "Then why ask?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "I just wanted to remind you my sister's a good woman—don't let her down."
Demon Lord: "What about you, Yukino-chan?"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "I'm not your woman—why ask me that?"
Demon Lord: "Believe it or not, I'll have you take your first step into adulthood tonight. You can only be my woman."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Try it. I've got pepper spray and a stun gun ready—I'll drop you if you dare!"
Hayashi Maki could only sigh. She must know those won't work—so why provoke him?
He's the type who can't handle teasing!
Demon Lord: "Yukino-chan, did something set you off? Is someone else bullying you? Don't be self-destructive, okay? I like the defiant you better."
Yukino's cheeks grew hotter reading that.
She wasn't being self-destructive. She just wanted to express her thanks. Thinking back, her last "thank you" had been pretty flimsy. And she'd even said she'd find a power to punish him, which probably made him angry.
And the only way she could make it up to him… was with this body he liked so much.
For the record, she absolutely wasn't planning to act cute with him!
Not at all!
Blushing at her own thoughts, she kept typing. She had no friends, but she was getting oddly adept at texting him. Maybe… that was a kind of growth?
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Hah? What dumb things are you saying? I'm not self-destructive, and I'm not 'set off'!"
Demon Lord: "But you keep provoking me. With a death-wish like that, how am I not supposed to think someone got to you? Be good—tell me who bullied you and I'll go deal with her!"
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Who else but you? If anyone needs 'dealing with,' start with yourself."
Demon Lord: "Then I really am coming tonight! I'll be very, very bad—the kind you can't fix!"
"You know pepper spray and a stun gun can't stop me."
Yukino's face heated, but she kept up the defiant texts.
"I know Aikido. Step into my room and I'll beat you up!"
Demon Lord: "Really not set off? How about I apologize? Or I'll stop teasing you from now on—okay? Just don't be self-destructive."
Hayashi Maki was honestly worried about her state of mind. Had he gone too far lately?
Yukinoshita Yukino: "I'm fine. Stop overthinking."
Demon Lord: "But… the difference in your attitude is too big."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Cut the chatter. Are you a man or not? If you're scared, don't come. I'll just consider the stun gun a wasted effort."
Hayashi Maki: absolutely can't let that slide. Calling his manhood into question?
He had to make sure the second miss understood how dangerous he could be!
Demon Lord: "Just wait for tonight. After I'm done with your sister, I'll come 'deal' with you."
Yukinoshita Yukino: "Heh. I know Aikido."
Feeling cocky, huh? Hayashi Maki shook his head helplessly.
…
No mishaps, and afternoon rolled around again.
There was one more worker at the part-time gig today: the bun-headed cutie, Yuigahama Yui. Shinka had asked if Yui could join; of course he said yes.
Naturally.
Saionji Youko's shop was effectively his anyway. He'd sensed a sealed mana seed on her long ago. So he'd definitely be traveling to the past someday to claim Youko-san's body and make her his follower. It just hadn't "happened yet," so her familiar ability wasn't on his panel.
After the shift, Hayashi Maki made out with Asada Shino for a bit, then enjoyed his daily helping of angel Mahiru's delicious cooking.
And, of course… mana "replenishment" was not to be missed.
Mahiru could already heal others now; aside from wings and a halo, she was basically a real angel. And with mana exchanges, her abilities would keep growing—good news for them both.
So they were both very happy.
…
After tucking Mahiru in, Hayashi Maki instantly appeared by Yukinoshita Haruno's side. Haruno was delighted to see him. Hayashi Maki was too far gone down the path of the "time-management master."
After fully savoring Haruno's gentleness and perfect figure, Hayashi Maki let her sleep and went to Second Miss's door.
He knocked.
"Yukino-chan, I've come to witness your Aikido."
The door opened; Yukino appeared in a white camisole dress, poised and pretty.
She took an Aikido stance, eyes firm.
"I'm not afraid of you, pervert. If you've got the guts, try and restrain me!"
Hayashi Maki: can't let that pass.
He rushed in, scooped her up by the waist, and carried her to the bed—then lowered his head and captured her cherry lips.
Yukino instantly forgot all about Aikido. With shy softness, she wrapped her arms around his neck.
This wasn't their first kiss—yet tonight burned hotter than before.
Looking at her reddened cheeks—so cute it should be illegal—Hayashi Maki figured he wouldn't be sleeping.
One big hand slid; he pulled her slim waist tight and kept savoring the second heiress's rosy lips.
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