Why is the Demon King like this?

Chizuru Shiraishi and Chizuru Tsukishima have been bound by a tragic fate since middle school because they share the same name.

Now, we're closer than just friends or besties; we're even closer than sisters.

Later, when they started working, the two of them would often drink after get off work, so any issues would basically be discussed privately over drinks.

—Anyway, whoever wins the drinking contest gets to decide.

That night, thanks to Tsukishima sneaking away, Shiraishi Chizuru achieved a rare victory.

After all, it was a high-proof liquor that Keisuke Ao brought with him to prepare for ignition. Even with the addition of ice and lemon, it only improved the taste; the hidden alcohol content remained unchanged.

However, although this saved her from being questioned by Tsukishima Chizuru, Shiraishi Chizuru didn't feel any sense of accomplishment at all!

After thinking for a moment, she quickly found a way to remedy the situation—

"Tsukishima, hand over your phone!"

"Um?"

Tsukishima, who was already showing signs of intoxication, paused for a moment, but finally obediently handed over his phone.

"Hmph hmph hmph!"

Chizuru Shiraishi first sent all the information and phone number of Keisuke Ao to her own phone, and then added Keisuke Ao's Line account using Tsukishima's account.

"I am Tsukishima."

"Is there something you need, Mr. Tsukishima?"

The friend request was quickly accepted. Chizuru Shiraishi carefully considered her words. With her understanding of Tsukishima, imitating her tone was incredibly easy.

However, to find out what you're curious about, you need to probe more carefully.

"Why did you appear near the school at night? Did you give Shiraishi the sake?" I should do some self-examination first, put some skin on myself, and maybe I can scare that guy, Keisuke Ao.

Why do you think that? I only met Dr. Shiraishi today.

"Hmph, quite the actor."

"She said it was from you!" (Deleted)

Chizuru Shiraishi silently suppressed her suicidal impulse.

"I hope not!"

"Neon law prohibits minors from drinking alcohol, Mr. Tsukishima."

Chizuru Shiraishi scratched her head, muttering to herself, "That brat, why is he talking to such a beautiful teacher like that? His tone is so different from when he was Tsukishima's a total simp… And in the car too, Tsukishima's charm has really diminished lately!"

She whimpered and shrank under the low table, then thought for a moment and replied:

"Thank you for protecting me and Shiraishi during the afternoon's game."

It was just a small favor.

Chizuru Shiraishi gave a playful "Eh~": "If it were anyone else, would Seiki have fought this hard?"

After posting it, I realized that my tone seemed a bit ambiguous, like I was trying to win my boyfriend's affection... but since it was Tsukishima's account, it didn't matter.

Anyway, high school boys would at most just put on a brave face and say something like they would help anyone.

Could he take this opportunity to confess his feelings to Tsukishima?

This wicked woman who's good for nothing but her breasts?

"Ding-dong—"

"Haha, let's see what Keisuke Ao's reply will be!"

"Tsukishima-sensei, are you home yet?"

"Ugh, it's that annoying guy, Saburō Kamamatsu."

Chizuru Shiraishi almost mistook it for a reply from Keisuke Ao and casually opened the message—this troublesome young master should be left to Tsukishima-sensei to deal with himself.

"Ding-dong!" This time the message was finally correct.

"While it wasn't exactly risking my life, I held onto Yamazaki because of Dr. Shiraishi."

"Huh?!!!!!"

That doesn't seem entirely correct either.

……

Why haven't you replied after reading my message?

Keisuke Ao was a little puzzled. He thought that if he said that, Tsukishima would criticize him harshly, but he was ignored instead. Of course, he could choose to lie, but it still came down to the same thing—he could, but there was no need.

Why lie?

Is it something shameful?

It would be problematic if he lied and said it was to save Tsukishima!

The Demon Lord, unaware of another possibility regarding the incident, turned to talk to Arisugawa Asuka.

"Have you rested, Qinggui-kun?"

Is Yuki-chan's injury getting better? Nono seems to want to visit her, is it convenient for her to come over?

"welcome."

"Honestly, can't you type a few more words for a girl...?"

Asuka Arisugawa, holding her phone, chuckled and complained.

He clearly saw at a glance that she wanted to visit his home, but he deliberately ignored her other two questions!

She got up and put the notebooks she had found on the desk into a bag.

"Mom, I'm going to my classmate's house upstairs!"

"Um, Qinggui-kun?" Mrs. Arisugawa poked her head out from the kitchen.

"How did you know?!"

"The photos of you two going to school together have been posted in the residents' group chat. Your dad and I have become quite famous."

"ah?!"

Arisugawa Asuka covered her face and ran out.

"Come back soon!" Mrs. Arisugawa chased after him into the living room.

"I'll be back soon! Ah... Nono, come here quickly."

"Woof~"

"Oh, Asuka's gotten this age. I wonder what kind of boy he is?"

"Honey, what were you and Asuka talking about just now?"

The head of the household, Yuki Arisugawa, asked as he came out of the bathroom after taking a shower.

"Oh, it's nothing, it's just that your daughter went to see that young man from the Qing Gui family on the thirteenth floor."

"What?!"

……

"Sorry to bother you."

When they arrived at Aoki Keisuke's house, Arisugawa Asuka still had a slight blush on her face. The little Pomeranian stuck out its tongue in her arms and nuzzled Aoki Keisuke in the entryway.

Keisuke Ao's gaze lingered on Asuka Arisugawa. The girl, fresh from her bath, wore a loose, light blue dress that revealed her cute toes and calves. Her long, lead-pink hair cascaded over her shoulders.

Good evening, Qinggui-kun.

"Good evening, please come in."

Pomeranian rushed in first, running around Keisuke Ao's legs twice before running into the living room, intending to cause trouble for Yuki.

He was quickly pinned to the ground and beaten until he barked loudly.

"What else did you bring?" Keisuke Ao noticed Asuka Arisugawa's paper bag.

"I brought you a few math notebooks since I happened to see them."

Is Arisugawa Asuka's expression at this moment shy or poised and confident?

For a moment, Aoki Keisuke couldn't tell either; only the pounding of his heart faithfully described the girl's cuteness at that moment.

Goro Inogashira's voice came from the living room, but the satisfied chewing sounds could no longer attract Keisuke Ao's attention.

"Aokei-kun?" Arisugawa Asuka tilted her head slightly, her hair cascading down to reveal her fair neck and collarbone, her star-like eyes holding a charm that Aokei-kun couldn't quite comprehend.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly thought of ginger and egg rice bowls in Toshima Ward. I wonder what they would taste like."

"Ah~ Was that something from 'The Solitary Gourmet'? Let's go eat together sometime."

"Um."

Keisuke Aoki stepped aside and invited the girl inside.

But the moment he got close to the girl, the Demon King suddenly sensed something unusual, like some kind of foul-smelling spiritual residue.

Arisugawa Asuka's spirituality index: 18!

Two dots have disappeared out of nowhere!

Then, Keisuke Ao noticed the cold pallor hidden behind the blush on the girl's skin, as if a withered hand was already covering her sweet face.

A black finger mark quietly appeared on the back of Arisugawa Asuka's neck, as if black liquid was slowly flowing out.

It's like a clump of black hair trying to break free from this trace.

"Um?"

Keisuke Ao's eyes darkened, and before the girl could react, he stretched out his finger, pressed it hard on the fingerprint, and completely peeled it off.

He himself had to bear the consequences of this mark.

He wanted to grin maliciously; in that instant, prey and hunter finally made their first eye contact.

—Wait for me, I'll come find you right away.

"Ah...! Qinggui-kun, what are you doing?"

Arisugawa Asuka instinctively cried out, then covered her neck in embarrassment and took several steps back.

"what……"

The Demon King remained calm: "You just seem a bit tired. Massaging that spot a few more times should help."

"you……"

Just as she was about to rebuke him again, the girl, who had been suffering from insomnia for the past few days, suddenly felt much more relaxed.

"Um?!"

Don't overthink it.

Keisuke Ao clenched his fist, concealing his dark fingers, and stepped into the living room first.

"Really..."

Asuka Arisugawa blushed: "Don't do such frivolous things all of a sudden, Aokei-kun."

"Okay, I won't do it again next time."