Why is the Demon King like this?

He ate ginger and egg rice bowl in Toshima Ward, a place that Keisuke Ao would never want to go back to.

However, having a meal with Arisugawa Asuka was still a pleasant experience.

They agreed to practice together at the venue next to the community later, and Qing Guijie brought home some fresh fish for his cat on the way.

Pirate Cat, or rather, Yuki the Snow Cloud, has gained a little weight since her injuries were fully healed—kittens are indeed animals that change every day.

While waiting, I finished my homework and then talked to Yui Kamabata about the "Hoshino" family.

"Hoshino? There's no Hoshino branch in the main building~"

However, the Hoshino family in the business world is quite formidable. The current head of the family is known as the "Flawless Celestial Fox," skilled at manipulating people's hearts. The group has operations all over the world and is a behemoth.

So it's quite normal for them to have dealings with the mystical world overseas; after all, normal companies don't usually grow to that scale, right?

Celestial Fox...

Recalling the indifferent eyes of Miss Hoshino, Qing Guijie wondered if it was some kind of bloodline inheritance.

However, since even Yui Kamabatake said she didn't know, it's basically certain that Hoshino-sama is also one of the wild ones.

Most people don't have the same magic eye as me that can see through the essence of things, so it's normal that they can't recognize it.

Even Shinban Yui has to use magic.

"This is such a hassle..."

I just wanted to join a club, but I ended up uncovering a big secret.

……

At the same time, a survey about Keisuke Ao was delivered to Hoshino's desk.

Those indifferent eyes suddenly became extremely sharp, scanning the investigation records for any possible clues.

That man is definitely not ordinary.

It's unsettling to see right through her!

And then there were those unfamiliar words... and the offense of my own rudeness.

What does "straightforward and stupid" mean?

After reading the first page, Hoshino couldn't help but start to doubt his own judgment: Could such a good-for-nothing have been hiding for so long?

It wasn't until she flipped to the very end and found the relationship between Aoki Keisuke and Kamibata Yui that her eyes suddenly lit up.

She was deeply impressed by Yui Kamabata—in every way.

Although the report only described their relationship as "newcomers of interest to Meiji Shrine", she did not believe that a newcomer needed the chief shrine maiden to come and guide him!

Those who are valued by Yui Kamabatake herself must possess qualities that are not recorded in the data.

"Aoi Keisuke..."

She pondered for a moment, then casually tossed the investigation report into the shredder and picked up the book she hadn't finished reading during the day to continue reading.

It's not that I haven't finished watching it, but rather that it's the nth time I've rewatched it.

Soon, she immersed herself in the book again, temporarily putting aside the matter of Aoki Keisuke.

……

Around eight o'clock, Keisuke Ao changed into his sportswear and came downstairs.

Asuka Arisugawa, also dressed in a white athletic short-sleeved shirt, was already quietly waiting outside the hall. Because of the photos that had been taken of her before, she chose an inconspicuous meeting place this time.

A full bosom, a slender waist, and straight, fair legs beneath gymnastics-style trousers—all these features immediately caught Ao Keisuke's eye.

"Qinggui-kun, over here!"

Asuka Arisugawa held a volleyball in one hand and raised the other hand to wave at him.

The girl's breasts swayed and bounced, the white outline rising and falling, a rare sight for a Yamato Nadeshiko who always behaved so gracefully.

The streetlights casting a bright yellow glow under the night sky bear witness to the undeniable charm of the birds at this moment, a charm that is absolutely genuine.

Keisuke Ao blinked twice, walked over, and his eyes showed undisguised admiration.

Where should we practice?

Unable to meet Ao Keisuke's direct gaze, Arisugawa Asuka deliberately looked away. She stared at the pattern on the volleyball in her hand, rubbing her fingers together, and whispered, "It's inside the neighborhood. Come with me."

She led Keisuke Ao to the back of the neighborhood, where there was a small park with a spacious area and brighter lighting than the roads, more than enough for practicing volleyball.

"Qinggui-kun, let's warm up a bit and then begin! Please pass the ball to me later!"

"it is good."

Aokiji had no problem with it; after all, even if it wasn't running, he could still use his spirituality to increase the pressure on himself and train his body.

As for basic volleyball moves...

Aside from the fact that the Arisugawa Asuka sport can be distracting, it is not difficult at all.

"Bang……"

"Bang……"

The sound of volleyball rackets hitting echoed through the small park.

The girl was focused, her cheeks flushed, and sweat gradually soaked the strands of hair on both sides, leaving the outline of sweat on her clothes, but she still tried her best to catch every ball that Keisuke Ao passed to her.

"Let's take a break." Keisuke Ao caught the ball that bounced towards him.

"Oops~"

Upon hearing this, Arisugawa Asuka let out a long sigh, pressing her fingers back and forth against her red and aching wrist: "Seikei-kun, do you even know how many times I managed to cushion the impact just now?"

"this……"

The Demon Lord, whose attention was completely elsewhere than to volleyball, couldn't answer the question.

"Seriously~"

Arisugawa gave him a reproachful look, then laughed a few seconds later: "But I feel like it's much easier for Aoki-kun to catch the balls. I feel like I can catch every single one."

She picked up the small bag on the bench, took out two bottles of mineral water, and handed one to Aokiji.

"How about we avoid coffee tonight?"

"Um."

After resting for about ten minutes, Arisugawa started practicing again with renewed vigor.

"This time, we're going to break the record!"

……

After training, Keisuke Ao glanced at Asuka Arisugawa's red wrist; the girl's skin was so delicate... If he were to kiss her neck, it would surely leave an indelible mark.

"Remember to apply a hot towel when you get back," he reminded her.

"Um!"

Arisugawa nodded obediently, sweat dripping down her cheeks: "Thank you for your help tonight, Qinggui-kun."

Keisuke Ao smiled but didn't say anything more.

Thanks to the increased amount of exercise he did at night, his spirituality index finally broke through 140.