Menma-kun is a Devil! I can't believe it! Those hated creatures have made my friend into a hated creature like that ape Gremory! I hate him for getting attacked! Why did he have to have a Sacred Gear!? Why I ask! Menma-kun is now a Devil... and I don't know what to do. Kaa-chan would be able to tell me what to do. Girl to girl. Tou-chan would try and give me advice but would fail miserably. I miss them. My parents were the best, and now they are gone and I don't know what I can do about that! Menma-kun! Please tell me what I can do!
Well, I've told that ape Gremory to tell Menma-kun about him being a Devil. She should do it anyway. She said she was going to leave him for a few days so I said that it was stupid. How can she even leave Menma-kun alone like that? So I said that if she doesn't tell him then I will. And I said that if she tried to manipulate me then I would hit her. She can't keep doing things like this. I hate Devils. They are all idiot's.
Knock knock!
Huh? Who'd be at my door this morning? Menma-kun wouldn't, as he better be getting talked to by that ape Gremory. And I don't have any other friends so... who is it? I don't know who it is so I went to the door with a narrowed eyed expression. Maybe it's the Fallen Angels, coming to finish me off.
I opened the door... my eyes couldn't believe who was there. At my door, is the Prince of Kuoh academy! I started shivering as he was right there... I also gained a dark red face. W-Why is the Prince here, of all places!?
"Good morning Uzumaki-san!"
"Ehehehe... ehehehe... ehehe... ehehehe..."
It happened again! Ugh! I'm not stupid! I'm not letting something like an attraction beat me! I pushed down my nervousness and I faced Kiba-kun with a small smile.
"K-Kiba-kun is... Hello Kiba-kun."
I said normally! Yes! I said "Hello Kiba-kun!" without being weird. When I looked at Kiba-kun, he was smiling at me.
"May I come in for a second, Uzumaki-san?"
Stay as long as you want. Live here if you want... ehe, makes me sound crazy. I simply nodded and stepped aside. He then came in like he does, looking cute and all that. I must look like a mess... but I still don't understand why he is here. I need to ask him why he is here...
"Kiba-kun... w-w-w... would you like breakfast!?"
Dammit! W-Well, breakfast means... eating together so that's a plus. He looked straight into my light purple eyes with his own gray eyes that look amazing. He then nodded.
"If I'm not putting you out."
"N-Not at all. I-I'd be happy to make you breakfast Kiba-kun. P-Please... sit down. I'm sorry I don't have any chairs..."
"No, it's fine. Thank you very much for making me breakfast."
You are so totally welcome. I went to the kitchen and somehow made breakfast. I don't know how I did it exactly but I did make it and I also tried to talk to him but I couldn't at all. I was scared, I admit it strongly.
After making breakfast, I gave one to Kiba-kun while sitting across from him. I need to ask why he is here. Not that I mind. But this is very strange indeed. I didn't even know that he thought I was worthy of talking to him but... no, that sounds stupid. Kiba-kun isn't like that. Of course he thinks I'm worthy enough to talk about.
"Kiba-kun, why are you here?"
"O-Oh... Buchou wanted me to come and ask you something."
Buchou? Who the hell is Buchou? Kiba-kun is... in some kind of club but I don't know which one...
"Who's Buchou?"
"Oh, sorry. That is Rias Gremory-senpai."
Gremory-senpai... oh dammit. That means... dammit.
"You're a Devil aren't you?"
I stated clearly. Kiba-kun did a small spit take, then he nodded. Of course he is. He's a Devil of that ape Gremory. It would be someone I have a crush on. Kiba-kun is a Devil of hers... ugh... I'm upset now. I can't believe this turn of events.
"Yes, I am a Devil. And you seem to know about Devils. Is there a reason?"
"Hmph, I'm shocked that Gremory-senpai hasn't told you. Or maybe she wouldn't care about people like my family. Devils are the reason my family is dead. My Kaa-chan and Tou-chan are dead because of Devils petty squabbling with Fallen Angels."
I said it with straight and narrowed eyes. Kiba-kun looked at me with a sad gaze.
"I-I'm sorry about that. I am sure Buchou wouldn't do things like that."
"Devils are all the same. All out for number one and will do anything to get their way, even kill innocents. So what does she want to ask me? Why do I know about Devils? Well, I've already said why. Because my family was killed by Devils."
"..."
He just looked away and didn't know how to respond to me. It's not like I blame him. He's just a reincarnated Devil. It's the pure Devils who are all the same. Reincarnated Devils were all other races at one time.
Ehehe, I don't want him thinking I'm just a little weird so I will make conversation.
"Anyway, Kiba-kun. T-Tell me about you-yourself."
"What do you want to know?"
"Erm... did you choose to become a Devil?"
When I asked that, the air suddenly got a little cold. Uuuu, I can't even make conversation right with him!
"...I didn't choose to become one."
"I-I see. Sorry, I've done something haven't I?"
"N-No, don't worry. Hehe, can I ask something?"
I nodded in his direction. You can ask me anything... even if you are a Devil.
"Sure. Please ask away."
"Right... Uzumaki-san, you are close friends with Namikaze-kun yes?"
"Best friends. I'm best friends with Menma-kun. I don't have any other friends and Menma-kun is a great friend. Even if he is a little naughty sometimes."
He chuckled which was totally cute.
"So... you are just friends with Namikaze-kun? Aren't you dating?"
"N-No! I'm not dating him! I-I'm completely single!"
Maybe I shouldn't have raised my voice like that. But Kiba-kun can't think that I'm dating him because he wouldn't look in my direction anymore. Right now... I'm the only thing he can see. If that's the case then I know that I can at least get to know the real Yuuto Kiba-kun. Maybe we could even be on a first name basis soon enough if we get close. Even as a Devil, he's still... someone I like. And even I have secrets so I'm not going to hold that against him.
"I-I see. You don't need to get all defensive, you know?"
"Hehe... I'm sorry. It's just, I don't want people to assume such things. I mean, Menma-kun is a great guy and everything but... I wouldn't want you to assume such things. Menma-kun and I are just friends. He would only be interested in me for my breasts then would most likely go to someone else with bigger breasts like Gremory-senpai or Himejima-senpai. Yeah, since Gremory-senpai is his Master now, I'm sure they will develop feelings for one another and most likely forget about me..."
"You said you wouldn't want me to assume such things, yes? Why wouldn't you want me..."
"I-I meant people! I didn't mean you specifically! I meant people!"
"Aah, I see. Well, you and Namikaze-kun aren't together then?"
Why is he so bothered if I am with Menma-kun or not? Does he like me? No, that's not true. He most likely wants to know because they are a part of the same group. Kiba-kun is most likely into Gremory-senpai. I don't know who else is in her group, but I wouldn't be shocked if Himejima-senpai was a part of the group.
"N... Nope, we aren't together. H-Have y-y-you got a g-girlfriend? L-Like Gremory-s-senpai or... anyone else on her... peerage?"
He smiled like a Prince and shook his head to my relief. He isn't with any of them!
"No. I'm not interested in Buchou, Akeno-san or Koneko-chan. They are... family to me rather than love interests."
So those two are also in her peerage. I'm not shocked. Both have something that stands out. I don't really. They aren't love interests? I'm happy! We then finish our food as I speak nervously.
"I-I see. That's good... or maybe not depending if you want a girlfriend that is. A-Are you... did you like the food?"
Good save. I was going to say, are you interested in me? I can't say that.
"Aah yes. This food was very delicious. I also liked that bento you gave me the other day. Where did you learn how to cook? It's very good."
"My Kaa-chan taught me before she died. It is a good thing I can cook for myself or I'd be starving right now, hehe."
"Haha, you have such a cute laugh... I-I erm..."
His face turned a little red, and my face... well I feel like my face is on fire right now due to what he said. I have a cute laugh! Me!? I looked at him, and into his eyes. I love those eyes. And that cute mole under his left eye... he also looked into my eyes. My face is burning even more! As if this is happening to me! Ok ok! Control yourself Naruko. You are a smart, well mannered girl. You can handle situations like this.
"Uzu... Uzumaki-san... you have beautiful..."
Knock knock!
No! I have beautiful what!? Please tell me! Whoever knocked is getting punished! Why are they doing this to me? I cried and stood up. I went to the door and opened it sadly... uwah, it's him.
"Menma-kun, why do you hate me?"
"W-What? I don't hate you! Why assume such things?"
I cried and pointed inside my apartment. He looked past me and saw Kiba-kun. He put on a frown.
"Oh, so you are with HIM huh."
"Don't use such a tone please. So... why aren't you with Gremory-senpai?"
Just as I said that, a red blur entered my vision. Ooh, she is here after all. Why?
"Good morning Uzumaki, Yuuto."
"Good morning Buchou, Namikaze-kun."
Menma-kun sneered at him as he said that and got behind me, but I put on a frown which made Menma-kun's features turn normal. Damn straight Menma-kun. I can't have you ruining it more than you already have. But I don't blame you... much.
"So Menma-kun... Devil, what do you want?"
"Hmph, I saved your friend's life and you say things like this? How ungrateful you are. I could've let him die."
"Tch, I'm ungrateful. If you and the Fallen Angels weren't fighting then they wouldn't have gone after Menma-kun. Sacred Gears equals power and obviously the Fallen Angels were interested in the Sacred Gear to fight off your kind. So don't talk to me about being ungrateful. You didn't even save Menma-kun for me. You did it to add power to your peerage so don't pretend it was anything for me!"
"...If you say so."
"It's the truth. Menma-kun in your eyes is another tool at your disposal, right?"
Menma-kun then placed a hand on my shoulder. Menma-kun...
"It's ok, I'm alive. You don't have to be worried about me, you know? Rias-senpai saved me... somehow. I don't have the full details but I'm alive and you still owe me a kiss."
Dammit! He remembers...
"I never promised to kiss you."
"You did idiot! In the park as I was dying, you promised to kiss me as a last request."
"But you aren't dead. So it isn't a last request now, is it? Maybe one day Menma-kun but not right now."
I winked and looked at Kiba-kun who smiled at me. W-Well, if it's Kiba-kun smiling at me then... I get flustered. Great, I'm like a fangirl or something. Screw that, I'm not being a fangirl. I have genuine affection for him. Not insane lusting like those fangirls that stalk him. I wouldn't ever do such things. I wouldn't force Kiba-kun to do anything either like those girls. I would like him to like me for me. Not because of what I offer him... I'm a fool.
I try to win his affections with stupid bento's... it's stupid. He isn't going to be bought with a bento. So, I'm going to let him... feel whatever he wants to feel. If he did turn out to like me then... great! But if he didn't then... I would have to deal with that.
"Tch, whatever. Got my bento ready?"
"... Sure. Let's go..."
I went into the kitchen, grabbed my bento and his... I made one for Kiba-kun but I don't think he'd... no! I made it for him so I'm giving it to him! From tomorrow onwards, I'm not going to make him anymore. Because I don't want him to fall for my culinary skills. But for me. A shy, yet a no nonsense girl.
"Here Menma-kun."
I handed him one, then I looked shyly at Kiba-kun and held out the bento without looking.
"P-Please accept it."
"A-Ah, thank you very much. I could get used to this."
Get used to it... if he asks me then I would. But I'm not going to make them unless he asks me to make some for him. Yes, that's the adult thing to do.
"It looks great like always. Thanks Naruko-chan!"
Menma-kun said as he looked at Kiba-kun.
"Y-Yes, thank you Uzumaki-san."
"N-No problem Kiba-kun."
Menma-kun then face faults. What's wrong with him?
"Eh!? I complimented you also! Not just Prince Charming there!"
"Hehe, I thought you knew how grateful I was without saying words."
As I said that, the ape was looking in my direction. After that, we went to school together.