Kiyoshi spent the first half of the day inspecting his new property. Simple shops, offices, brothels, pachinko parlors, an underground casino — all this and much more was now under the management of Hyakki Yako.
The next two days will be a real headache for Zankoku and Shinichi. After all, it is necessary to review and study all the black accounting, as well as check the suitability of the managers of this business and replace them if necessary.
— Oh, how annoying this is, — escaped from the lips of the guy sitting in the back seat of the car.
— Excuse me? — asked the driver, thinking that he had made some mistake.
— Huh? Don't worry about it, — the blond waved his hand, — I was talking about my own. I'm just tired of this paperwork, starting every time in a new place.
— I understand, — the man exhaled imperceptibly. — We're almost there. — the driver said when the walls of Kuoh Academy could already be seen through the window.
The streets were filled with schoolchildren returning home from school. When an expensive black car stopped in front of the academy gates, it attracted the attention of many. Students who were just leaving the school grounds or not far from the gates stopped to look at what was happening. After all, three of the most popular girls of the academy were standing at the gates.
The car doors opened. The hearts of many young girls began to beat faster as soon as they saw the face of the young man who came out. The guy, dressed in a black business suit, caused a happy squeal from the students when a smile appeared on his face.
Zankoku, not paying attention to those around him, approached the girl waiting for him and embraced her.
— I missed you, Shirone, — the young man said, stroking his wife's head.
Seeing such a scene, the fantasies of not only the girls, but also the guys collapsed. Normal schoolchildren couldn't compete with such a thing, but in the hearts of some there was a small hope — a boy and a girl with the same hair color could be brother and sister.
— Are these your new friends? — When they broke away from each other, Kiyoshi looked at the two girls who were watching him intently. One of them was the Gremory heiress.
— No, — Shirone stepped aside and pointed at the brunette next to Rias. — She wanted to meet you.
— Oh, and why? — Zankoku looked at the girl in surprise. For some reason, she seemed familiar to him.
— Your name is similar to her friend with whom she broke up in childhood. That's why she wanted to see you.
— I see, — the guy turned his attention to the girl again. Looking at the figure of the brunette and Rias, he had a question: how could they be high school students? Not every adult woman could boast such forms.
While the two were talking, the Gremory queen kept her gaze fixed on the blond. Although she didn't show it, Akeno was in disarray. Her thoughts refused to come to order. She had imagined their meeting many times and how she would act. But as soon as she saw his face, all her courage disappeared. Seeing how they had paid attention to her, Himejima pulled herself together. A beautiful smile blossomed on the girl's face. She approached the boy with a slow and graceful gait. Stopping a few steps away from him, Akeno looked straight into Zankoku's eyes. The surroundings sank into silence. Everyone was waiting with interest for the outcome of these actions.
—I missed you so much, Kiyoshi,— with these words, the girl stepped forward, pressing herself against the boy's chest.
With the help of senjutsu, the half-demon did not sense any negative emotions from her, so he allowed her to touch him. As the girl pressed herself against him, Zankoku could sense the aura of a fallen angel and a demon from her. A guess appeared in his mind as to who this stranger might be.
— Akeno! What are you doing?! — Rias's cry only confirmed the guy's thoughts.
— Yes, — said Kiyoshi, slightly hugging his old acquaintance. — Long time no see, little Akeno.
The actions and words of the blond made Rias stop. She did not expect that this man would really be that very friend of her queen.
— And you have grown up — Zankoku, took a step back, examining his friend again. — In many ways.
— That's right, — with a cheerful smile, the brunette ran her hands along her waist, emphasizing her figure. — Now you can't call me little.
Seeing this smug smile, Kiyoshi ruffled the girl's hair:
— For me, you are still a baby, — seeing how she fixed her hair with a pouty face, the blond added cheerfully and ruffled her hair again: — I still remember how you cried when we first met, crybaby.
— Ooo, stop it, — Akeno stepped back from him, covering her head with her hands. — I'm not a child anymore.
— Yes, yes. You're a big girl now, — the guy said sarcastically.
The people around looked at what was happening in shock. One of the beauties of the academy, who always behaved gracefully and refined, now looked like a little girl next to this man.
— Are you done yet? — Shirone's calm voice rang out.
Previously, she silently watched the reunion of her friends. When the influx of their emotions passed, the girl reminded them of herself.
— Ah, sorry Shirone, — Kiyoshi hugged his beloved. — This is little Akeno, who I met when I was little. Remember I told you about the young priestess? It was her.
— I see. I'm glad you found your acquaintance, — she hugged Zankoku's hand and looked at the Gremory queen. — You can call me Shirone, Akeno. I hope we get along.
— Ara-ara, — Akeno had a crooked smile when Shirone grabbed Kiyoshi so possessively, — it seems you were able to find yourself a good girl, Kiyoshi.
— I'm not his girlfriend, — before the blond could answer, the nekomata took the floor. — I'm his wife.
— Wife? — everyone who heard Shirone's words was surprised.
— W-wife? — Akeno was also surprised.
— That's right. We are married, — Zankoku confirmed. Seeing the girl's reaction, he decided to give her time to think about everything. — Well, we'll go. We still have things to do. — the blond opened the door for Shirone. — When you're free, let's meet and talk. See you later.
After saying goodbye, the young man got into the car himself. When they drove away from the academy, Kiyoshi put Shirone's head on his lap and began to gently stroke her hair and cat ears.
— So what's all this show for? — the half-demon asked calmly. — You know that I won't abandon you or Kuroka.
— Yeah, — like a real cat, the girl rubbed her head against Kiyoshi. — I'm just demonstrating that you belong to me and they shouldn't even hope.
— What a selfish cat you are, — the guy grinned, continuing to stroke his beloved.
— Purr, — a loud purr was his answer.
— Let's go on a date this weekend. I should be free by now.
— Okay, nya.
***
Shirone's Pov.
I woke up as soon as I felt a new aura in the house. Having spread my feelings with senjutsu, it became clear that Shinichi was visiting us and Kiyoshi was next to him. Having removed the energy, I continued to bask on the bed.
"We'll have a date today". This thought improved my mood. School wasn't difficult for me, and after my confession on the first day, the boys didn't even try to think about confessing. Only the constant questions from other girls got a little annoying. I hope they'll calm down soon.
And this Akeno. Although she became my friend, these unobtrusive questions about Kiyoshi are alarming. After she found out about Kuroka and Kumiko, she was in the clouds all day, and afterwards she was constantly happy. The words about a daughter were supposed to completely discourage her, not encourage.
When I told my sister about this, she just laughed. "Leave this question to Kiyoshi. It all depends on him," — of course I agree with Kuroki's words, but... Never mind. There is no point in thinking about it now.
Stretching on the bed, my body gave in to a pleasant tiredness. Yesterday we spent the whole day in Kyoto in the family circle. Cutie Kumiko did not sit still for a second and by the end of the day she collapsed without strength. Seeing with what care and joy Kiyoshi held her in his arms, the thought of my own child came to my mind. But remembering how much strength and time it takes to raise one — I am not ready yet. Maybe in a year or two it will be possible to get a kitten. Well, for now it is worth going to the shower. Upon returning back, Kiyoshi was already teased by sister and I had to fulfill my marital duties, because of which we went to bed late at night.
As I was going down the stairs from the second floor, my cat ears caught a conversation:
— How are things going overseas? — Kiyoshi asked.
— Egypt is empty. They will try to find clues for another week and then come back. Traces of interest to us were found in Iran, Greece, and India. Searches are still underway in Russia and China.
— That's good. Let them take this matter seriously. This issue is very important, and I will pay dearly for the work, — the sound of glass was heard. Apparently, a mug was put down on the table. — How are the club preparations going?
Entering the kitchen, I received a nod from Shin and a smile from Kiyoshi. Without disturbing their conversation, I poured myself a mug of milk and sat down next to them.
— The building has already been renovated and all the permits have been obtained. It remains to bring in some furniture and we can open.
— Excellent. I have already seen the staff list. Everything is as always at the highest level. What would I do without you? — the blond asked with a smile.
— It's my job, — the brunette answered with the same smile.
— Aren't you tired of opening night clubs in every city? — I couldn't resist asking the question.
Kiyoshi ruffled my hair with a stupid smile: — There are several reasons for this. The first is to capture the market and push out the fallen and demons. The second reason is to search for carriers of sacred mechanisms. Young people often go to such places and sometimes there are unawakened carriers among them. Well, the last reason is our little dream.
— A dream?
— Yes, — Shin continued the conversation, — Kiyoshi and I, when we were kids, once wanted to open a place like this. We even made our own plan with a layout and everything else.
— And now dreams come true, — the blond finished for his friend, — Okay. Since we've sorted out the business, it's time to return to our legal day off.
— Have a nice rest, — having said goodbye, Shinichi left.
— It's time for us to slowly get ready, — Kiyoshi got up and went to the refrigerator. — Now I'll make a light breakfast and we can go.
— What are your plans?
— First, we'll visit the shopping center. We'll go shopping. Maybe we'll find something interesting, — the guy had already moved to the stove and started frying bacon in a frying pan. — I heard that a movie by your favorite director was recently released.
— Yes, — hearing his words, I smiled.
— Then we'll watch the movie, and then we'll decide depending on our mood.
— Yeah.
Having finished breakfast, we went to the shopping center. A short shopping trip stretched out for several hours. Kiyoshi made me try on quite a few outfits and bought the ones I liked. In revenge, I brought him to the men's department and he didn't leave the fitting room for more than half an hour. All the new clothes were sent home with the help of magic, so as not to carry bags all day.
The time spent watching the movie flew by. After that, it was time to have a snack and discuss further plans. We were sitting at a table near the window, suggesting a further route, when I felt a familiar presence.
— What's wrong? — asked Kiyoshi, also looking at the couple. A guy with brown hair and a stupid smile was talking to a black—haired girl. — Should I start being jealous of this guy?
I didn't immediately respond to his joke:
— Remember, I told you about the carriers of the sacred gear at school with a dragon's aura.
— That pervert with the smell of a dragon or Sitri's lackey?
— Pervert, — I immediately clarified, — He also emanated a slight smell of the fallen.
— I can't sense the girl next to him, — the guy frowned. — Is she a demon or a fallen one?
Since I was much better than him in senjutsu, I focused on the brunette. The girl sensed something and looked around, but couldn't find the source of attention.
— She's fallen and not very strong. What are we going to do?
My question was answered as expected:
— Let's watch them. It looks like the fallen ones have decided to act, — the blond smiled. — Before that, they were hiding and my subordinates hardly saw them.
— Your "love" for the fallen ones is not normal, — it was not the first time I expressed my thoughts on this matter.
— I know. But until I get to this warlike bastard, I can't do anything about it. Let's go continue our date, — Kiyoshi extended his hand to me. His bloodthirsty smile sent shivers down my spine and warmed my stomach.
— Let's go. — Taking his hand, my lips copied my husband's expression. It seems I've picked up some of Kiyoshi's bad habits.
End Shirone's Pov.