High School DxD - DX2 - Worship☆Dragon-God Girl, page 5
Part 3
“Ah, Tsubaki-senpai’s mind is filled with just Kiba now.”
Yura took a sip from her bottle of water and then said that to me.
After that, we returned to the Student Council Office; including kaichou, the majority of the members had returned, and work had finally come to an end so everyone each went off to rest. Yura and I, as well as the [Bishop] Kusaka-san went to a corner of the cafeteria together and sat down at a table. At this time, there weren’t many people in the cafeteria and there were many available seats. Meguri-san stayed back in the Student Council Office to report on the various groups which underwent a surprise inspection, and wasn’t currently here.
“Tsubaki-senpai, wasn’t she defeated by Kiba in the Rating Game? She’s been like that ever since then.”
Kusaka-san said to me. Ah, it looks like what Kiba said was right. After that match/battle with the Sitri peerage, Shinra-senpai attitude greatly changed every time she saw Kiba. After Yura took another sip from her bottle, she continued.
“Originally, Tsubaki-senpai liked those younger than her, and guys who would make her serious, so in that sense, Kiba is a match.”
“But, she didn’t like Kiba before the Rating Game.”
“It’s not unusual that people treat the person who first defeats them as their crush.”
Yura asserted. …Hmm, there was such a thing? I don’t really understand the heart of a maiden.
“But, if I had to speak of the people among us who had crushes, it would be Hanakai Momo-chan and Nimura Ruruko-chan.”
Kusaka-san made a playful smile as she said that to me. Hanakai-san and Nimura-san?
“Those two are secretly trying to get close to Genshirou and have started a battle between women.”
“Say Yura, Genshirou means Saji, right? You mean someone…wants to get close to Saji and started a contest between women?”
With a delighted expression, Kusaka-san replied to me
“That’s right, Hyoudou-kun. The love story around Gen-chan has already started within the peerage.”
“Love story, you mean Hanakai-san and Nimura-san, with Saji…?”
In response to my question, Yura and Kusaka-san nodded in agreement. What! Something like this happened within the Student Council! Although I knew that the Student Council and we of the Gremory peerage similarly had a close relationship between members, I didn’t think that there were even romantic relationships…. Speaking of Hanakai-san, she was the [Bishop] who held a blood bag and continually drained my blood during the match. To me, she was a girl who was slightly hard to deal with…. Nimura-san seemed to have appeared at the beginning of the match with Saji, and was the [Pawn] who stood in front of me and Koneko-chan, but was defeated by Koneko-chan in the end. I see, they both had feelings for Saji. It was also those two who told me that. They specifically emphasised that I was a substitute for Saji. Ah, so there was actually another layer of meaning to that? Kusaka-san continued with a straight face
“But, it’s ironic that Gen-chan only has kaichou in his eyes, and for kaichou, Gen-chan is an existence like that of a little brother. Although, to some extent, this is a good thing for Momo-chan and Ruruko-chan…”
That’s right, Saji’s goal was kaichou. All that guy thought of was just kaichou. He heard that I was getting along very well with buchou’s family, and the memory of his shocked face was still fresh in my mind. It’s just that kaichou only saw him as someone like a little brother. Saji, you still have a long way to go. But, even so, we still have to forge ahead, right? Even though I haven’t been encouraging you in that regard!
“…Hanakai-san and Nimura-san, they’ve both been attracted by Saji. But, if I remember, wasn’t Hanakai-san one of Kiba’s fans?”
I asked that. During the match against the Sitris, I once used [Bilingual] to listen to the voice of Hanakai-san’s heart, and at that time, she clearly had a liking for Kiba. Nimura-san…I confirmed that she was already attracted to Saji by that time, and it seemed to be from when she found out that that guy was worth relying on. Kusaka-san nodded as she replied to me.
“Yes, Ruruko is a first year student, and was given a lot of help by Gen-chan when he began doing Student Council work, and from there it began very traditionally.”
Yura went on to explain
“Momo-chan — Hanakai Momo was just as you said Hyoudou, she could only think about Kiba Yuuto. But, after she saw Genshirou Saji’s passion when he fought against Hyoudou and his constant endless training, she unknowingly began to turn to that side. Compared to the handsome guy who was far away, she chose the hot-blooded youth who was in front of her. Although that girl has a side which likes to chase after an idol like a young girl, she’s also quite realistic.”
Haah—, so that’s how it was. Although her target was originally Kiba, she gradually began have her heart stolen away by Saji who was beside her, without realising. Mmm, a maiden’s heart truly is difficult to understand. Kusaka-san’s eyes shone again as she said
“But I always stayed true to Kiba. Although I’m not as passionate as fukukaichou, Kiba really is like that in that you just can’t get enough of him. He’s even become a bit friendlier now than before, so he’s also easier to talk to.”
Ever since that incident with Kokabiel, it was true that Kiba had softened and was a lot friendlier to people than before.
“That guy Kiba, he’s really popular even here. W-Well, how about my popularity?”
I finally asked that. I thought that Yura and Kusaka-san would be dismissive about it, and didn’t expect that they would strain their minds seriously to think about it, which was quite unexpected.
“If someone were to make a move on Hyoudou-kun, I think they would be killed by Rias-senpai or Akeno-senpai…. Although, I think that your face looks pretty good, and your future looks quite promising. But, the girls around Hyoudou-kun are all too strong. …Rather, the girls in the Occult Research Club are too abnormal.”
I-I see. So that’s how other people saw us. …Buchou and Akeno-san, I didn’t’ think that they would appear so scary in the eyes of the people beside me…. I thought that all of the Student Council members disliked me, but this was quite a common and fair evaluation! It’s the first time that girls outside of the Occult Research Club have said that! Not good! I feel like I’m about to be moved to tears! Also, the girls in our club actually gave others the impression of being like abnormalities! But, people like Xenovia and Irina-san would certainly make others think like that! While I couldn’t help feeling moved by that, Yura suddenly said
“I might like you more than Kiba and Genshirou.”
—! I found it hard to contain myself with the sudden confession! I immediately stood up and even my voice sounded quite flustered.
“R-Really!? Yura!”
Yura nodded.
“Ah, I might like the types of boys who get dirty after a fight…. Compared to Kiba and Genshirou, Hyoudou’s overwhelming strength is more masculine.”
“Is that meant to be a compliment to me…?”
While not knowing how to respond, Kusaka-san laughed cheerfully and said to me
“Tsubasa-chan is always praising Hyoudou-kun. Kaichou and fukukaichou also praise you quite often. The resistance against Gen-chan is becoming more and more passionate.”
S-So that’s how it is huh. Kaichou, and even that fukukaichou praise me! This actually…makes me feel embarrassed.
“E-Eh…hearing these thoughts about me from these girls is something quite new. I’m not even sure if I should be happy or embarrassed. …Ah no, of course I’d be happy.”
I couldn’t even speak properly! I-I see, the Student Council’s evaluation of me was quite good! Or should it be said that they had a good impression of me? Ah, looking at it this way, going through all of those difficult battles might not be a completely bad thing. While I felt embarrassed, Yura continued
“But, for Hyoudou, comparing us and the girls of the Gremory peerage, who’s better?”
“That, of course! I’ll say it clearly right now!”
It was true that the girls in the Gremory peerage were very precious to me. Compared to the Student Council, I’ve interacted with them for longer, and we often do things together. But, if they were separate things, I would be even happier!
“That’s right, you can’t not pay attention to Rias-senpai and Asia-san. You pervert!”
Kusaka-san didn’t say that as an insult, but said that to me with a playful tone. Yura moved her face closer to me, and asked me in a whisper
“…Anyway, of the girls in the Gremory peerage, does Hyoudou like a particular one?”
“Eh? A-Ah, regardless of whether it’s buchou, Asia, Akeno-san, Koneko-chan, or Xenovia, I like them all? Rossweisse-san is also a bishoujo that I like. What’s wrong…?”
She suddenly asked that sort of a question…. Yura and Kusaka-san sighed simultaneously.
“That really is…they really have bad luck.”
“That’s right…this might be even more excessive than our Gen-chan.”
W-What the hell, making that kind of response! The two of them looked at me in amazement!
“Yes, there’s also something I’ve noticed that I want to understand…”
“Ah, I also wanted to ask Hyoudou-kun about that clearly. Say, Hyoudou-kun—”
The two of them moved even closer! W-What do they want to ask this time? Please don’t ask any more about my personal feelings! As I was feeling more confused, the two of them said
“In the end”
“Hyoudou and Kiba”
““Who’s he attacker and who’s the receiver?””
…….
For an instant, I didn’t understand what they were saying. After I understood it, I immediately trembled and then shouted back
“Kiba and I haven’t done that kind of thing!”
These girls, they’ve already been corrupted…! I really couldn’t stand it any longer!
Part 4
A few days after that, during Saji’s sick leave, I was busy doing various things after school every day with the Sitri peerage as a member of the Student Council. Normally, I couldn’t speak very well with the Student Council members while they were working, but their appearances when doing so was quite fresh, and we all chatted and laughed quite casually whilst working. After talking to the strict Shinra-senpai, Hanakai-san, and Nimura-san, I realised that they weren’t particularly fearsome people, they were simply born as rather scrupulous girls. Honestly, there were so many girls who were willing to talk to me seriously about things, and it kind of touched me. Tomorrow, Saji would be reinstated, following his recovery. My assistance would end today. These past few days, although I went through a lot because I did a lot of work for the first time that I was unfamiliar with, I felt fairly happy about it! After finishing the work for today with a slight sense of loneliness, I returned to the Student Council Office and saw — a huge cake!
“T-This cake is…?”
I couldn’t help asking that. Ah, looking closely, on top of the cake, it had ‘Thanks for your hard work, Hyoudou Issei-kun’ written on it! Sona-kaichou walked out from behind the cake.
“This is the cake that was specially prepared for Hyoudou-kun.”
What! This cake was prepared for me!
“In order to express our gratitude for your work in substituting for Saji, I made this cake.”
What! There was actually a special surprise at the very end! That strict Sona-kaichou actually made a cake herself! It was also made just for me! Ah, even my tears are coming out! As a serious student of the Student Council, she actually prepared something like this for me at the end, it was really quite touching! While I felt joy, the faces of the girls of the Student Council beside me became pale. Kusaka-san asked kaichou
“T-This was made by kaichou personally?”
“Ehh, that’s right.”
Kaihcou’s reply caused Yura, who was beside me to cover her face, and with a difficult expression, she said
“How can this be….”
W-What happened…?
Shinra-senpai also tried to explain towards the gazes which seemed to be blaming her.
“I, I tried to stop it…”
…Hearing these words, I felt somewhat uneasy; kaichou calmly cut the cake, and then placed a slice onto a small plate and handed it to me.
“Come, Hyoudou-kun, please use it.”
She even gave me a fork. It would be bad if I didn’t eat it. But, it appeared to be a top-class chocolate cake… I didn’t quite understand, but said
“Itadakimasu”[8]
And then placed the cake into my mouth. Then—.
…….
What spread within my mouth was — pain!? Ouch! Hot! Bitter! Various different flavours were melded together within my mouth! What on earth was this!? Cake!? It didn’t have the taste that a cake should! Having said that, I couldn’t even taste the slightest bit of sweetness! What was this rough sensation which was left on my tongue!? Looking closely, it appeared to be made of whipped cream! It didn’t taste like chocolate at all! So what was the black stuff that was in the cake!? Was this really edible!? ‘crick crack’ and ‘kara kara’ noises were made between my teeth, they were noises which definitely weren’t made when eating a cake! It was unpalatable! No matter how it was explained, it was simply inedible! How could such an incredibly difficult to eat cake exist!? As kaichou’s friend, Rias-buchou’s cakes were definitely much more delicious! Where would one even learn the knowledge and skill to make such a cake!? My face turned pale as I tried to hold back the urge to throw up, my eyes became watery, and beads of cold sweat were perspiring all over my body. Kusaka-san whispered in my ear
“Hyoudou-kun! You have to endure and finish eating it! Kaichou’s self-made cakes have the power to kill people! She’s a genius who uses various ridiculous ingredients to bake cakes which only appear to be highly delicious! Kaichou bakes cakes whenever she’s in a good mood, and she’ll suffer a great blow when she finds out that it’s not to our tastes!”
Yura also whispered into my ear
“Kaichou is unexpectedly very slim! She thinks that she’s very good at making sweets! Genshirou always endures every time until he’s finished! Also, because kaichou’s older sister really likes the taste of her cakes, if you break her heart, that Maou will come to condemn you!”
Is that for real!? This is very difficult! This is really too difficult, Sitri sisters! Leviathan-sama actually likes this taste! What is wrong with those sisters’ sense of taste!? Anyway, you’re too respectful Saji! You can actually eat this cake with a forced smile!? This has the power to kill a Dragon King — no, it’s a cake which has the power to kill a Heavenly Dragon!
“……”
Kaichou was silently staring at me! Not good! At this rate, finishing this cake would be a million times better than being attacked by that Maou! And this was also specially made for me by kaichou! T-There was no choice but to continue eating!
“Thank you very much! I’ll be digging in then! Fuahhh!”
I took a deep breath, and began my attack against the massive cake! Seeing my like this, the girls in the Student Council trembled as they shed tears.
“You’re too fierce, Hyoudou!”
“Ahh, Hyoudou-kun is so cool like this!”
Although such praise constantly came from them towards me, I was no longer in the mood to respond….
Part 5
That night, because of my stomach’s incredible discomfort, buchou looked after me. …That cake was really too harsh on the digestive system. Buchou smiled wryly as she told me
“You actually ate an entire cake that that Sona made…. That girl, she’s on a destructive level when it comes to baking cakes.”
Yes, it really was destruction classed. Afterwards, when Saji found out about what happened, he sent me a short message.
“Thank you for taking my place in doing the Student Council’s work. I also give my sincere respect to you for eating that kind of cake.”
Ah, I really ate that entire cake, Saji…. I also can’t help but admire you, since you still have to continue to eat that kind of cake. Buchou gently caressed my head, while I lay down to rest atop the bed.
“Anyway, you’ve worked hard, Ise.”
Ah, just receiving this person’s care and consolation makes me feel as though it really was a good thing that I was able to go over to help the Student Council. I also had a deeper understanding of the Student Council members, so it was quite a great gain. However, I really wouldn’t want to eat that kind of cake a second time!
Life 3: Let's go with Training
Part 1
I’ve been having these thoughts quite a bit lately.
If someone who is not a member of the ORC comes to visit the club room, it usually is the beginning of some annoying shenanigans that we unwillingly participate in.
One day, the person who came and visited the club room was from the Kuoh academy primary school division… A primary school boy…
He was a lively boy, wearing Khou academy’s uniform short. He had spiky hair and there was a sense of arrogance in his eyes. Judging from his height, he seems to be around 5th or 6th grade.
Although he seems to be a bit nervous, he gave his greetings enthusiastically.
“N-Nice to meet you! I’m Hoderi Yuukihiko! I’m Kuoh academy’s 6th Grade! I’ve come here with an introduction from Sitri Sona-san. Pleased to meet you!”
When the boy bowed his head quickly, Buchou nodded her head and spoke,
“Yes, I did hear the story from Sona.”
I then asked Buchou.
“…. As he knows the Kaichou’s real name, he must be a human who knows our true identity.”
The fact that the members of ORC are either Devils or an Angel is a secret to normal students here. Instead of her real name, kaichou also goes by the name of [Shitori Souna] in the human world. The fact is that not only did he address kaichou with her real name [Stiri Sona] but he also came here with an introduction from her. It’s safe to say that he knows of our real identity.
