I received books on magic, mana, demonic energy, and such from Sona — plus the money on top of it.
I even brought the books to school.
I was reading my book on the rooftop again.
"Arthur, I didn't know you knew about the supernatural world," Koneko said.
She looked angry.
I closed the book and looked at this cat-like girl: "The story isn't very good, so I prefer not to talk about it. Do you think our friendship was fake because of that?"
Koneko turned her head toward the school courtyard: "You're not that kind of person."
"You've only known me for 10 days since I came to school, but you already think you know me. Isn't that unfair? Sona told you everything, didn't she?"
"Yes… Rias Buchou will probably want to call you to the club soon…"
I went to the edge of the roof and dangled my legs off the building: "I didn't accept Sona's offer. Why would I accept hers?"
"…"
"It might be a bit fun to be in a peerage with you. By the way, I have some information about your older sister. Do you want to hear it?"
Koneko turned her head: "I don't think it's much different from what I already know."
"It's very different. Give your sister a chance. Don't be afraid of senjutsu either. You'll be surprised how easy it is once you try using it. I'd prefer you accept your nekomata nature."
Koneko sat next to me: "I'll think about it."
I put my hand on her head: "Don't just think, do it. Some things are too late for, but don't put off today's work until tomorrow."
She punched my shoulder: "Thanks."
This little loli could be cute sometimes.
"Good. Since I'm your friend, I wouldn't want you to reject your own identity. The past can be permanent, but the future is in your hands."
That was enough talking.
We took out our Nintendo and started playing games together.
This was our usual routine.
I'd want Rias to help Koneko get stronger.
Actually, Rias has more potential than Sirzechs, but Megumi also had potential… and we saw what happened to him…
Anyway, we headed back to class as break time ended.
"They look so good together…" said one girl.
Another girl grabbed her: "Idiot, just because they both have silver hair doesn't mean it's okay to ship them!!"
"But one is super tall like a giant, and the other is really short… how would that even work?"
"Hehehehe"
We returned to class.
Issei had a dazed look on his face.
I was starting to think that the girls in the kendo club were deliberately letting the perverted trio peek and using them as living punching bags for training.
Class was as boring as ever and made me sleepy, but I focused on my book and studied runes.
Life like this was easy.
During the next break, I stayed in the classroom this time.
I approached Issei and stood in front of his desk, bag in hand: "What's up, ikemen? What game are you planning to play this time?"
I pulled a magazine out of my bag and handed it to Issei: "Playboy Special Edition — the one with Italian women. I believe a whole new world is about to open for you."
Issei opened a page, and blood gushed from his nose: "ARTHUR-SAN, I didn't know you were one of us!"
Matsuda snatched the magazine and started examining it.
"I hope we can be friends. Let's get along well," I said and extended my hand.
I shook hands with them: "Welcome to the club. Even though you're a handsome bastard, since you're a man of culture, you can join us!"
And just like that, I became the secret ally of the perverted trio.