"Today's open class is officially over. Thank you for your cooperation, parents. Please head outside and take a break."
The dismissal bell chimed as the teacher clapped her hands, signaling the end of the lesson.
With the parents gone, the classroom finally relaxed. No one enjoyed being watched by family while trying to act normal—least of all Rias Gremory.
"Finally. I thought today would never end… It was pure torture."
Rias slumped across her desk, looking completely spent.
Just remembering her brother snapping photos behind her made her cheeks burn with embarrassment.
"Ara ara, Rias, you were a mess today. Are you alright?"
Akeno teased, her voice sweet and just a little smug.
"How could I be alright? You wouldn't understand at all, Akeno!"
Rias huffed, face still red.
Akeno's smile faded, a shadow passing through her eyes. "You're right. I really don't understand…"
Rias pressed a hand to her mouth, instantly regretting her words. "Sorry, Akeno. I didn't mean it like that…"
She had a loving family who doted on her. Akeno's situation was… different.
The mood soured until Tenra rapped both girls lightly on the head.
"Okay, enough. Rias, Akeno—no more gloomy thoughts. Sirzechs-sama's waiting outside. Let's go."
Rias and Akeno exchanged sheepish smiles. Now wasn't the time for regrets.
They gathered Aisha, Irina, and the rest, heading out together. Waiting in the hallway, besides Sirzechs and Grayfia, were two more familiar faces—
Duke Gremory and Duke Phoenix.
Tenra blinked in surprise. Since his mother's passing, his father hadn't set foot in the human world. Seeing him here, just for a school event, stirred something unexpected inside.
"Father. Uncle."
Tenra greeted them, with Rias and the girls quickly following suit.
As heads of the Gremory and Phoenix clans, the two dukes were legends in the Underworld. But today, they were just dads, their stern faces softened by gentle smiles as they chatted with the students.
"Your mother was a student here too. We first met right in this school."
Duke Phoenix mused, lost in memory.
"Father… you and Mother?"
Tenra was genuinely surprised—he'd never heard this story before.
His mother, Tamako Kamiyo, was human. His father, a mighty devil of the Underworld. They'd met as students in this very school, fallen in love, and… well, here he was.
It sounded like a tale full of twists and quiet romance. Aisha and the girls sparkled with curiosity, and even Tenra felt a rare urge to hear the whole story.
But before he could ask—
"Don't mind me. I'll just wander the school for a bit."
"Haha, I'll join Phoenix-kyou and take a look around."
Both fathers made their exit, leaving Tenra awkwardly standing there. Rias let out a quiet sigh of relief.
"Rias, you looked nervous just now."
Sirzechs grinned, mischief in his eyes.
"I-I did not! Onii-sama, stop making things up!"
Rias protested, flustered.
"Really? You were so proper and polite. I thought maybe you wanted to make a good impression on your future father-in-law."
"Geez, Onii-sama! I'm not talking to you anymore!"
Sirzechs just laughed, and soon the whole group was smiling. Even as Maou, he was always the easygoing older brother—and Rias's embarrassed pout never failed to amuse.
But then—
"Wait, there's a magical girl photo session?"
"Hurry, or we'll miss it!"
"Let's go, let's go!"
A commotion erupted down the hall as a pack of boys with cameras rushed toward the corridor.
"Speaking of which, the Sitri family's 'special guest' came with us today."
Sirzechs wore a mysterious smile.
"Don't tell me…"
Rias caught on instantly, her eyes widening.
If it was really her… poor Sona was in for a rough day.
No need to warn her. Better to just watch the chaos unfold—
—
"Please, let me take just one more photo!"
"Over here! Look this way!"
Click, click, click. In the hallway, a crowd of boys snapped pictures nonstop.
Tenra's group arrived just in time to see the so-called magical girl.
No question—she was stunning. Dressed in full Magical Girl Milky cosplay, she twirled a sparkling wand, her whole aura glittering with playful energy. Cute, and just a little mischievous.
Look closer, and her features were unmistakably similar to Sona Sitri.
Rias groaned, pressing a palm to her forehead. "Of course… only she would pull something like this."
Tenra's lips curled into a knowing smile.
No surprise—the magical girl was none other than Sona's older sister, the current Maou—
Serafall Leviathan.
"What are you guys doing?!"
"Break it up! No causing trouble on open class day!"
Two girls dashed in, scattering the crowd—student council members Momo Hanakai and Ruruko Nimura.
"Ruruko, Momo, what's going on?"
Sona strode over, ready to question her subordinates. But when she spotted Serafall on stage, the ever-composed president lost her cool for the first time:
"S-Sister-sama…"
Not quite fear, but her voice trembled.
"Sona-chan, found you!"
Serafall's reaction couldn't have been more different. She leapt down, hugging Sona tight.
"Sona-chan, Sona-chan! I missed you so much!"
"Are you okay, Sona-chan? Your face is so red!"
"It's a special reunion—cheer up! Call out 'Sister-sama, Sona-tan!' and let's have a big yuri hug!"
Serafall was legendary for her boldness, in both style and speech. She chattered away, while Sona began to sweat.
Watching Sona's distress was entertaining, but Rias, ever the friend, stepped in to save her:
"Serafall-sama, it's been a while."
"Oh, Rias-chan! Long time no see. How have you been?"
Serafall's attention shifted instantly, letting Sona breathe a silent sigh of relief and shoot Rias a grateful glance.
"Thanks to you, I'm doing well. Did you come to see Sona today?"
"Mmm, Sona-chan is so mean! If Sirzechs-chan hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about today's event. I was so upset, I almost attacked Heaven out of spite!"
She waved her wand dramatically, looking the picture of wounded pride.
Rias could only sweat nervously, while Sirzechs, catching Serafall's pointed glare, looked deeply embarrassed.
Serafall—always the traitor when it came to selling out her friends!
After a few words with Rias, Serafall turned her gaze to Tenra, blinking her huge eyes, curiosity shining through.
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