Although he had been warned by Lord Muzan, in Doma's view, wasn't bonding with a friend a very important matter? Continuously deepening the affection and understanding between comrades, allowing everyone to get along harmoniously and be united, was the only way for the team to develop better.
Doma, who considered himself to have always been mindful of the bigger picture and dedicated to the harmony of the Infinity Castle family, shed a few wronged tears. But being a natural optimist, he quickly pulled himself together. "Sigh, it seems I've caused Lord Akaza some trouble. That's not good," he said with a worried expression.
"Lord Akaza must be feeling bad about accidentally hitting me, right? Because he doesn't know how to face me, that's why he chose to do something so hurtful."
"Although I've already told him I don't mind at all..."
"But someone as gentle and sensitive as Lord Akaza must think I was lying to comfort him, right?"
"That's why he didn't dare to look me in the eye afterwards, and his expression was so down." Doma nodded in confirmation, propping his chin on his hand with a troubled look. He had to make things clear with Lord Akaza!
"Mmm—I was just warned by Lord Muzan, so I'll contact Lord Akaza in a few days~"
"By then, Lord Akaza should have calmed down and will be able to listen to what I have to say."
Having made up his mind, Doma instantly showed a pure and brilliant childlike smile. Although Lord Akaza had hurt his feelings again, he was so interesting and cute that Doma, of course, chose to be understanding~
A few days later, after a cordial and friendly conversation—though it was mostly Doma talking—the two finally reached a reluctant consensus. Akaza threatened to report him to the boss again, forcing Doma to unwillingly agree to reduce the frequency of his messages.
"What a childish temper, Lord Akaza~" Doma, who was forced to sign an unequal treaty, sighed. "He's practically throwing a tantrum!" What could Doma do in the face of such a childish and unreasonable Lord Akaza? He could only go along with his wishes.
"I never would have thought. Lord Akaza is older than me, but his thinking is not as mature and steady as mine."
"It must be because he's too obsessed with training and fighting, so his psychological age hasn't grown much." Thinking this, Doma showed a gentle smile, instantly feeling a sense of elder-like kindness and tolerance towards Lord Akaza.
"I must be more patient and gentle in the future~"
"Mmm—so what should I do next?" Although he still went out for a stroll every night, he hadn't found anything interesting lately, nor had he found any trace of the Star Demons. "Let me think... Lord Kokushibo always refuses visitors."
"I've already visited Lord Akaza."
"Lord Gyokko is making art again recently. I really can't bear to look at it, so it's best not to visit him for a while..."
"The position of Upper Moon Six is still vacant. It seems Lord Muzan would rather have quality over quantity."
"Mmm~ I should go find Lord Hantengu!"
"This time, I'll definitely be able to play happily with him!" Doma clapped his hands, enthusiastically prepared a gift, and then teleported to an unfamiliar town through the Infinity Castle.
The old man with a large bulge on his forehead was cowering pitifully in a dim alley, his body trembling, looking extremely pathetic. Upon seeing Doma, he suddenly raised his hands to clutch his head, his body trembling even more violently.
"Eeee—Lord Doma. So scary, so scary!"
"Ah, Lord Hantengu is the same as always," Doma tilted his head to one side with a helpless look. "May I ask what brings Lord Doma here?" Hantengu asked, trembling.
"Of course, I came to play with you!" Doma showed a brilliant smile.
"Eeeeek—No! So scary, so scary..." Hantengu clutched his head even tighter, shuffling away from Doma on his rear.
"Eh? Was I rejected?" Doma showed a dejected expression. "But, with Lord Hantengu... it should be majority rules, right?" he then narrowed his eyes with great interest. "Hey, Lord Hantengu, you have a few very interesting clones, don't you..."
"Call them out to play~" Doma cupped his cheek and said with an expectant expression. "We should ask them if they want to play together too."
"Eeee... Lord Doma, have mercy, have mercy!" Hantengu knelt on the ground, hugging his head, and let out a shrill cry.
"Eh? Why are you asking for mercy? I'm not going to kill you," Doma asked, puzzled. "Lord Hantengu, I'm begging you, please call your clones out to play~"
Looking at the old man who was only focused on curling into a trembling ball, Doma blinked his eyes and had a look of realization. "I see. Lord Hantengu can't split on his own, can he?"
"You want me to lend you a hand, right?" he said, drawing out his golden fan with a smile. "Oh my, you should have said so earlier. You should be a little more honest in front of your comrades."
"Eeeeeek—"
Amidst Hantengu's shrill cry, Doma's fan rose and fell, cutting him into four neat pieces. Each piece quickly grew, eventually transforming into four different figures. The small Hantengu, who was the main body, ran away at top speed and hid behind a pillar, weeping.
"Infuriating, absolutely infuriating!" The figure in the red kimono said angrily, slamming the Khakkhara staff he was holding into the ground. "This behavior is highly inappropriate, Lord Doma!" he said through gritted teeth, full of anger.
"Hahaha, so much fun! Isn't this great, Sekido?" The figure holding a banana-leaf fan said with a grin, sticking out his tongue with the character "Pleasure" (楽) on it.
"I only feel fury! And being mixed up with you all!" Sekido growled angrily.
"Is that so? Then it's great that we can be separated, haha~" Karaku clapped his hands happily.
"How tragic. That there is such a deep rift between us..." Aizetsu, dressed as a warrior, said with a melancholic expression, his brow furrowed lightly, his blue eyes full of sorrow.
"Hahaha... How delightful! I haven't been out to play in so long!" Urogi, with wings and the body of a bird, flapped into the sky, a playful grin on his face.
"Hi, good evening~" Doma casually inserted himself into their conversation. "It's a wonderful night. Shall we play together?"
"Infuriating! This boring farce ends now!" Sekido said through gritted teeth.
"Eh—" Doma looked at him blankly, then raised his hand with a grin. "Then... those who want to play together, raise your hand~"
Karaku and Urogi raised their hands high almost instantly. Haha~ Playing with Lord Doma might not necessarily be fun, but going against Sekido is definitely interesting!
"How tragic, this disharmonious situation..." Aizetsu said very sadly, and meeting Sekido's angry gaze, he slowly raised his hand.
"You bastards!" Sekido tightened his grip on his staff, and red lightning began to flicker around him.
Doma blinked his eyes innocently and exchanged a look with Karaku, Urogi, and Aizetsu. "Isolate him!" the three clones of pleasure, sorrow, and joy nodded in unison. "Let's play together first and make Sekido jealous!" Doma also nodded along with them.
Well, a consensus had been reached.
-------
Enjoying the story? Support the author and get access to early chapters by joining my Patreon!
Find me at My : pat*eon*com/RuneA
I, Herta's Fiancé, the Universe's Number One Male Fist (114 Chapter (Simulpub-Full) )
Zenless Zone Zero: I'm a Succubus in Sixth Street (320 Chapter)
Reborn in Type-Moon, My Sister is Aoko Aozaki (250 Chapter)
MyGO!! A Story Voiced by Me (120 Chapter)
BLEACH: Blade of Purification (130 Chapter)
Konoha: Starting the Game as Yoriichi (320 Chapter)
My Real Job is Spying on Konoha, but I'm Also its Hokage (130 Chapter)
The Pinnacle of the Navy! Starting from Being Captured by Garp (150 Chapter)
Watching Yu-Gi-Oh! short videos is making the veteran players lose...(75 Chapter)
Uma Musume : The Trainer Who Just Wants to Live (196 Chapter)
Zenless Zone Zero The Random Kamen Rider (160 Chapter)
Genshin Impact: It All Began With Me Being Stepped On by Arlecchino (110 Chapter)
Naruto: I Can Synthesize Summoning Beasts (80 Chapter)
Demon Slayer: The Great Swordsman's System, Disciple of Yoriichi (120 Chapter)
My Wife is a General, but I'm an Emanator of Abundance! (130 Chapter)
Type-Moon: My Nine-Fold Path (130 Chapter)
Uma Musume: They're Peeking at My Diary, and All of Tracen is Panickin (87 Chapter)
The Wild History of Type-Moon world (60 Chapter)
Reborn in Conan, But I Refuse to Be the Bad Guy (70 Chapter)
Ruan Mei is begging me to go back? But there's no going back anymore (130 Chapter)
Just a Slacker at Tracen Academy (130 Chapter)
Survival in Blue Archive (60 Chapter)
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Doma Wasn't Hated Today, Either (90 Chapter)
The Vibe of This Chat Group is a Little Off (90 Chapter)
Heartbreak Simulator: I Broke Them and Made Them Cry (70 Chapter)
The Talentless Trainer Doesn't Want to Restart (70 Chapter)
A Journey Starting as a Quincy (70 Chapter)
Uma Musume: The Master of Romance Obstruction (70 Chapter)
Uma Musume: You Can't Be a Hero Without a Little Chemical Enhancement (30 Chapter)
Honkai Impact 3rd Your Boyfriend is Really Amazing (30 Chapter)
Warhammer 40K: My Fiancée, Fulgrim (60 Chapter)
Classroom of the Elite: Trying to Capture Me! (60 Chapter)
Genshin Impact My Named Senji Muramas (60 Chapter)
If there's a particular novel you're enjoying on Patron, please give it a 'like' so I know to focus on it.