Shuchiin Academy.
First-Year, Class Three, back row by the window.
Lynn glanced at Megumi's calm face, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly.
See?
Isn't this exactly the effect Natsuki Minamiya talked about?
When he first awakened his golden finger, he had invited Katō Megumi as well, but back then…
She simply treated him like a chuunibyou.
Megumi had even thoughtfully tested his forehead temperature at the time, eyes full of concern.
Thinking back to that moment, Lynn couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
But…
In the end, she would still fall into his hands.
However…
Some things needed to be made clear first.
Lynn thought for a moment, then asked, "Megumi, do you understand what it means to join my Peerage?"
Megumi blinked. Thinking of the beautiful girls in the Supernatural Investigation Club, she tilted her head and replied, "Hmm…"
"Become part of Lynn-kun's harem?"
Lynn: "…"
Lynn rubbed his temples, feeling helpless. "When did my reputation become that bad?"
Megumi looked at him seriously and asked, "Isn't it true?"
"…"
Lynn paused, then shrugged. "Well… not entirely wrong."
Megumi's expression became complicated. "To admit it so openly…"
"After all, everyone already knows."
Of course, in order to avoid scaring Megumi away, Lynn added, "Although anyone who joins my Peerage is destined to be part of my harem, as the master, I will always respect my Peerage members."
"At least until they are ready."
Lynn was very calm as he spoke.
After all, although they were all part of his harem, he had never taken the initiative to force anyone.
Well… except for those who disobeyed.
Megumi fell into thought.
Be prepared…
What exactly does that mean?
No one knew what she was imagining, but a faint blush began to spread across her usually calm face.
She raised her hands and gently covered her cheeks, whispering, "It feels a little hot…"
Clearly.
Some inappropriate scenes had crossed her mind.
Lynn…
And those girls…
Lynn noticed her reaction, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
It was the first time he had seen Megumi like this.
Without missing the chance, Lynn pulled out his phone and snapped a photo of Megumi's expression.
Precious image, acquired.
Megumi froze, then looked up at Lynn, eyes filled with confusion.
Lynn smiled faintly. "You were so cute just now, I couldn't help but take a picture."
"Hmm~"
Hearing that, Megumi's cheeks flushed even redder, and she puffed up her lips subconsciously.
But she didn't ask him to delete the photo. Instead, she turned her head away, avoiding Lynn's gaze.
Seeing this, Lynn couldn't help but chuckle softly.
Then he asked, "So, Megumi, do you still want to join my harem?"
"Harem…"
Megumi sighed. "You really don't need to say it so directly."
In her heart, Lynn was special.
From childhood until now, Lynn was the only person who never ignored her presence and even remembered her name.
If she were to spend the rest of her life with a boy…
Megumi hoped that person would be Lynn.
Though…
He might be a little distracted.
But…
She could take her time.
She could try to accept it slowly.
After all…
The other beautiful girls in the Supernatural Investigation Club seemed to have accepted it.
"By the way," Lynn reminded casually, "if you join my Peerage, you'll be reincarnated as a devil."
"Huh?"
Megumi was startled. "A devil?"
She stared at Lynn, hesitating slightly. "You mean… a devil like you?"
Lynn nodded.
Megumi blinked. "It doesn't feel any different from being human."
"Or rather…"
She leaned in a bit, curiosity shining in her eyes. "Is this appearance of yours just a disguise?"
Lynn looked speechless. "This is my real face."
Megumi nodded thoughtfully. "So, devils aren't exactly like the legends describe…"
A devil…
What would that feel like?
There was a faint spark of anticipation in Megumi's eyes.
Seeing this, Lynn said, "If you've made up your mind, come to the Supernatural Investigation Club after school."
"Okay."
Megumi nodded. "I understand."
Speaking of which…
Would becoming a devil solve her problem?
Megumi couldn't help but wonder.
Her issue with being easily overlooked… it might even affect her future as a Peerage member.
It was something that still troubled her deeply.
She worried that, one day, the entire world might forget her existence.
This was also why Megumi cared so much about Lynn, the one person who had noticed her and remembered her name.
Crash.
Suddenly, the door of the classroom opened.
Natsuki Minamiya stepped up to the podium, followed by a beautiful girl with long, straight black hair and amber-colored eyes.
Seeing Natsuki, the students in Class Two, Year One had mixed feelings.
Who would have thought?
The petite, seemingly cute Minamiya Sensei was actually someone with supernatural abilities.
Shuchiin truly was full of hidden talents.
Come to think of it…
Could Minamiya Sensei be teaching a supernatural course?
I really want to learn!
With that thought, many of the students stared at Natsuki with eager anticipation.
At that moment…
Even the beautiful girl standing behind her failed to attract much attention.
Natsuki frowned slightly at their reactions.
What's wrong with these kids?
She cleared her throat lightly and said, "This is our new transfer student."
After a brief introduction, Natsuki turned toward Himeragi Yukina and said flatly, "Go ahead and introduce yourself."
Himeragi Yukina stepped forward, glancing around the classroom. Her gaze paused briefly on Lynn before she spoke, "Himeragi Yukina."
Hearing this, Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly.
Yesterday it was Kirasaka Sayaka, and today it was Himeragi Yukina.
No surprises there.
From the look in her eyes, he could already tell.
This girl was here for him.
The Lion King Organization, huh?
What were they thinking?
Trying to use the same surveillance methods they used on the Fourth Progenitor?
Lynn's lips curled faintly.
Spying on him?
The Lion King Organization really had some nerve.
Up on the podium, Natsuki sighed when she saw Yukina only state her name and then stop.
"That's it?"
Yukina looked at her, confused.
Natsuki pressed her hand to her forehead and said, "You should at least tell us your interests, hobbies, dreams, things like that. It'll help you fit in faster."
"Oh…"
Yukina nodded in realization, then paused, lost in thought.
Interests and hobbies…
Would killing devils count?
But…
Looking at the ordinary students in the room, she figured that probably wasn't the best thing to say.
Dreams…
Yukina felt a little unsure.
Well…
A goal should be fine, right?
Her current goal, of course, was to rescue Sayaka from the devil's clutches.
Thinking of that, Yukina's gaze naturally drifted toward Lynn.
But…
She couldn't just blurt out her mission details.
She wasn't that foolish.
Frowning slightly, Yukina looked troubled.
Ah…
That's right!
Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she remembered her master's instructions before she left.
If she could find a way into the Supernatural Investigation Club, her mission would be halfway complete.
Good.
That would be her approach.
Yukina clenched her fists tightly, determination flashing in her eyes.
"My dream is to join the Supernatural Investigation Club of Shuchiin."
Natsuki: "?"
Whole Class: "…"
The Supernatural Investigation Club…
Isn't that Lynn's harem club?
The students exchanged glances, their expressions filled with mixed emotions.
Megumi blinked, feeling a bit of admiration for Yukina's straightforwardness.
Lynn's eyes narrowed slightly.
This girl…
What exactly are you planning?
Huh?
Yukina noticed the strange looks from the students and felt a bit confused.
Did she say something wrong?
"Yukina-san, are you sure you know what the Supernatural Investigation Club actually is?"
Natsuki's tone was a bit complicated.
Yukina hesitated. "Isn't it a club that investigates supernatural phenomena?"
Natsuki sighed and said, "You can look into it later."
"Ah… yes."
Yukina suddenly felt uneasy.
Did she accidentally say something she shouldn't have?
Next, Natsuki arranged a seat for Yukina.
The rest of the day passed quickly, and by afternoon…
Yukina remembered Natsuki's words and carefully researched the Supernatural Investigation Club.
When she found out the truth, her face turned bright red.
"The harem club?!"
(To be continued.)