"Coming!~~ Coming!~"
Shoyo walked toward the door. He already knew who was knocking. Perhaps… perhaps he could be considered a good friend?
Click~~~
Opening the door, he was greeted by a student with brown hair, wearing the Kuoh Academy uniform and sporting a slightly gentlemanly smile.
Issei Hyoudou, the wielder of the Longinus Boosted Gear, and originally a major pervert. By the way, he was still a pervert now… just slightly changed.
"Hehehe!~ Shoyo, I've come to see you again."
Issei's lips curled into a grin, his usual gentlemanly act layered with his perverted energy.
"Oh~~ You mean that thing you asked me to buy last time? It's arrived."
Shoyo led Issei into his villa. Thanks to his excellent calculations and analytical skills, he had already purchased his own house before even entering high school.
"Oh!~~ Now that's something to look forward to!~"
Hearing Shoyo's reply, Issei's eyes lit up. Could it be? Could he finally get to play that legendary masterpiece he'd dreamed of?!
"Here, this is it."
Shoyo handed over the item Issei had asked for.
"Blue Sky"… also known more famously in certain circles as 'The Blue Sky of Boys' Love'.
That's right! It was a renowned BL (Boys' Love) masterpiece.
"Thank you, Shoyo! You're truly my best friend!"
Issei first flashed a perverted grin, then immediately followed it with a pure, almost innocent smile.
When he was young, Shoyo had "brainwashed", no, more precisely, "awakened" a new interest within him. Shoyo had learned various forms of psychology at a young age.
He didn't use any spells or magic, because that could be detected later on either by Issei himself once he got stronger, or by Ddraig. No, what he did was a slow, subtle form of childhood brainwashing, making Issei believe he was gay from early on.
As a result, Issei's personality had been shaped to the point of no return.
Of course, Shoyo wasn't foolish. He made sure to take precautions so that Issei wouldn't be interested in him specifically. Just like now, despite getting his beloved BL game, his gaze toward Shoyo remained entirely pure.
"Be careful. If you don't yet have the power to withstand the secular world's judgment, it's best to keep things hidden," Shoyo said with a smile.
Though in truth… what he really meant was: "When you've gained enough strength to build your own blue sky harem, then you can let loose."
Of course, Issei hadn't caught on to that yet.
"Yeah, I know! Hanging out with Matsuda and Motohama, and even getting into an all-girls school, aren't those all part of the camouflage?!"
Issei swallowed hard. No… he had to clear this game tonight. No delays!
"Yeah, good luck. I believe your dream will definitely come true! Kiba's waving at you from school right now!"
Shoyo encouraged him with a grin. Hmm, not just Kiba… Vali too. You've got plenty of bros in line!
"Yeah!...."
After expressing his gratitude once again, Issei Hyoudou left Shoyo's small villa.
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"Now then… should I go shopping first?"
Shoyo glanced at the remaining sign-in time, roughly 170 minutes left. It was almost six o'clock now, so he'd be done by nine.
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Half an hour later, Shoyo returned from shopping, holding a flyer in his hand.
Unlike a typical flyer, this one was enchanted. A small teleportation array was inscribed on it,
A promotional flyer from Rias Gremory's peerage, capable of summoning one of her servants.
The first time it was used, the summoned individual would be random, whoever was free at the time. But after repeated use, one could eventually narrow down the summoning to someone compatible.
Not that it mattered to Shoyo.
He already had someone in mind.
The one he wanted to summon… was Koneko.
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"Come forth!~ Pocket Pokemon Koneko-chan!"
Shoyo voiced his desire while activating the summoning, hoping to find a gaming partner, preferably a cute girl. Payment was negotiable. Role-playing services? Even better.
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Meanwhile, at the Occult Research Club.
In the center of the clubroom, a red magic circle shimmered with the Gremory family crest.
On a small sofa, a girl, no, a loli, was quietly eating mousse cake, exuding a calm, stoic presence.
"Buchou, it seems someone has sent a request?"
Koneko spoke in her usual soft tone, like a sleepy kitten. Her black stockings hugged her thighs, revealing pale skin in contrast. Her small legs swayed gently. As she leaned forward slightly, her five delicate toes curled in her stockings, causing tiny wrinkles.
"Hmm, this request seems most suitable for Koneko," Rias said, reclining at the president's desk, chin resting on her palm.
She was familiar with the one who submitted the request,
Shoyo, the top student in their grade, and someone she had noticed after hearing how he'd defeated Sona. Her impression of him had always been positive.
"If he tries anything perverted, punch him as hard as you want, alright, Koneko-chan? Even if you send him to the hospital, the Gremory family will cover the expenses~~"
Rias flashed a teasing, elegant smile. The Gremory family loved to spoil their peerage members.
Koneko Toujou nodded silently while still nibbling on her cake.
"Even without Buchou's reminder, I would have done that."
Despite her delicate appearance, her tone carried unwavering confidence.
"Hmm, as expected of my Koneko."
Rias watched her with pride as Koneko stepped into the teleportation circle.
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The moment Koneko emerged on the other side of the magic circle, her gaze fell upon someone very familiar.
Shoyo-senpai.
Top of the class every time. Never missed a beat.
As expected of a student from an ancient Eastern nation, she thought.
But… something was different.
Her Nekoshou instincts tingled. Shoyo-senpai… had changed.
A faint glow shimmered across his skin. His eyes sparkled like stars. Though dressed in nothing but homewear, he exuded a natural, elegant aura.
Even a saint wouldn't be more graceful than him, she thought absentmindedly.
"Oh~~~ I didn't expect I'd actually summon someone?!~~ Are you a devil too, Koneko?"
Seeing her in her school uniform, Shoyo didn't seem surprised to recognize her.
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