"Kuroka!"
Hearing Koneko's voice behind her, Rias's pupils shrank slightly.
Unhidden surprise appeared on her face.
The cat in Hiro's hand was actually Kuroka.
The stray devil who had annihilated an entire pursuit squad years ago.
And then there was Kuroka's behavior.
Rias watched the black cat licking Hiro's finger and felt something was off.
Very off.
Had Hiro already subdued Kuroka without any of them noticing?
Had he really turned a dangerous stray devil into... a pet?
"I see. A stray devil ran into Hiro, and he conveniently caught her."
Akeno's eyes moved back and forth between Koneko and Hiro.
A delighted smile slowly appeared on her face.
"Should I say that Kuroka-san is unlucky, or that Hiro-kun is too lucky?"
She tilted her head slightly.
"But now the Nekomata sister duo is complete in the house."
"With the Cat-girl attribute, plus the sister attribute..."
She leaned closer.
"Are you very excited, Hiro-kun?"
Hiro rolled his eyes at Akeno's obvious teasing.
He didn't bother responding.
"Nya, meow, meow."
(Long time no see, Shirone.)
Held in Hiro's right hand, the black cat finally accepted that resistance was meaningless.
She raised a paw and meowed toward Koneko.
Only Hiro and Koneko could understand the meaning.
To everyone else, it was just ordinary meowing.
Rias and the other girls looked completely lost.
After hurriedly changing her shoes, Koneko bypassed Rias and the others and ran straight to Hiro.
Her amber cat eyes-identical to Kuroka's-locked firmly onto the black cat.
Without waiting for her to ask, Hiro casually tossed Kuroka toward her.
His tone carried a faint laugh.
"Koneko-chan, catch your sister."
"Nya, meow, meow, meow!!!"
(Be gentle!)
Suspended in midair, the rebellious black cat still found time to turn back and swipe at Hiro.
Pounce.
The moment soft, slender hands wrapped around her, Kuroka froze.
Her entire body stiffened.
Even her aggressive clawing stopped completely.
She looked like a cat sealed in amber.
It was almost funny.
After catching her sister securely, Koneko's face flushed.
Whether it was gratitude or excitement wasn't clear.
"Thank you, Hiro-kun."
She nodded seriously.
After thanking him, Koneko immediately turned around and hurried toward the staircase.
Her steps were urgent.
She looked like she couldn't wait to talk to her sister.
Separated from her only family since childhood.
Dragged into the aftermath of Kuroka's actions.
Almost executed by the Underworld's higher-ups as a "danger factor."
If not for Rias-
Or rather, Sirzechs and Beelzebub-
She wouldn't even be alive.
To say Koneko didn't miss Kuroka...
Or wasn't curious about the truth of that incident...
That would be a lie.
She had simply never had the conditions, the ability, or the timing.
Now, Hiro had given her that chance.
A chance she had dreamed of for years.
"Oh, right."
Just as Koneko reached the stairs, Hiro's voice sounded behind her again.
"I've set Kuroka so she can't lie right now. If you have any questions, just ask directly."
"The answers will be the truth."
"Mm."
Koneko stopped.
She turned back toward the black-haired young man with tea-colored eyes.
She nodded firmly.
Riser Phenex.
Kokabiel.
Kuroka Onee-sama.
Hiro-kun has helped me again and again.
How can someone like me-a low-ranking devil-ever repay that?
"Nya, meow, meow."
(Just do what you have to do.)
It was as if Kuroka sensed her sister's thoughts.
She meowed softly.
The words were simple.
But to Koneko, they carried far too much meaning.
Her face turned red instantly.
The color even spread to her ears.
If only there were one more Cat-eyed sister, Hiro thought silently as he watched Koneko disappear upstairs.
"Hiro, how did you meet Kuroka?"
Rias sat down to his right.
She leaned over slightly, curiosity written openly across her face.
"Do you mind telling us?"
"Exactly, exactly."
As if refusing to lose, Akeno sat down on his left.
She smiled sweetly.
"Hiro-kun, Akeno is curious too. Can you 'slightly' satisfy us little ladies' curiosity?"
With a blush that might-or might not-have been intentional, she took Hiro's hand and pressed it against her body.
If Yami had been there, she would probably be blushing while muttering something like, "I hate you the most."
Unfortunately, Golden Darkness wasn't present.
Neither were Kurosaki Mea or Tearju.
They hadn't returned with Rias.
Sona's student council peerage was busy.
Nearby, only Asia-on the verge of tears-and Xenovia-full of regret-sat quietly, envy filling their hearts.
"There's nothing inconvenient about it."
Feeling the contact against his hand, Hiro chuckled.
Then he began explaining.
Naturally, it was a censored version.
Mount Sumeru.
Indra.
Those parts were omitted.
Later that night, Tearju, Golden Darkness Eve, and Mea Kurosaki returned together.
Hiro took the opportunity to plunder a few not-so-high-Tier Destinies.
"Ding!"
"Fifth-Tier Luck extraction complete."
"Congratulations to the Host for receiving the reward: Bloodline - Oni King."
"Bloodline - Oni King: The royal bloodline of the Oni race. Possesses exceptional affinity for elements, physical growth potential, and spiritual abilities. Can perfectly conceal the aura and appearance of an Oni."
"Ding!"
"Fifth-Tier Luck extraction complete."
"Congratulations to the Host for receiving the reward: Sacred Gear - Yata Mirror."
"Sacred Gear - Yata Mirror: An absolute defense capable of defending against and reflecting all forms of attack. The defense limit will autonomously evolve as the Host's strength increases."
"Ding!"
"Third-Tier Luck extraction complete."
"Congratulations to the Host for receiving the reward: Protection Against Arrows."
Protection Against Arrows didn't need an explanation.
Oni existed in many works.
His was a mixed version.
As for the Yata Mirror-
Just treat it as Itachi's version.
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