Chapter 70 Three Visits to the House… Three Visits to the School Gate
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Himejima Akeno watched Aki with an amused glint in her eyes. It was only in moments like these that he actually seemed like a newcomer to her world.
”Stop poking it. It’s incorporeal, and ordinary people can’t even see it,” Akeno explained. “It’s a little spirit I took in a while ago. It doesn’t have much in the way of combat stats, but it’s more than enough for surveillance.”
”Thanks, Akeno-senpai,” Aki chuckled, finally ceasing his teasing of the little guy perched on his shoulder. A surveillance tool¹ was exactly what he needed. A familiar that didn’t require rest and remained invisible to the mundane world was the ultimate choice for a twenty-four-hour watch. He had initially considered asking for a detection skill or item, but a skill was currently beyond his reach, and items were just lifeless tools. A familiar, on the other hand, had a utility all its own.
Akeno arched an eyebrow, her voice dripping with playful mischief. “Ara ara~ I wonder who it was that just swore up and down they didn’t need my help?”
Aki gave a sheepish grin. “This isn’t ‘help,’ let’s just call it ‘essential preliminary prep.’”
Akeno rolled her eyes, opting not to indulge his sophistry. Her expression sharpened into a serious mask. “Be careful. If anything feels off, contact me immediately.”
”Got it!” Aki replied.
Leaving the Occult Research Club behind, Aki paused, glanced at the little creature on his shoulder, and pivoted in a new direction.
At the main gate of Aisu Academy, Aki pulled out his phone and swiped through photos of the Takamine sisters and Miyajima Sakura² to the small black sphere. “Got them memorized?”
The little sphere bobbed up and down, mimicking a nod.
”Good. They’re the priority, but keep an eye on any other beauties too. If that fat guy with glasses I described shows up anywhere near them, notify me the second it happens.”
The sphere began to bounce even faster, making Aki a bit dizzy. He reached out, resting his hand on its round head to still it. “Easy there. Go on then. I’ll make sure to put in a good word for you with Akeno-senpai later.”
The familiar did a quick victory lap around Aki before drifting through the gates of Aisu Academy to begin its hunt.
”It’s surprisingly fast…” Aki murmured, watching it vanish. (I didn’t think that touching it while covered in Mana would feel that good.)
As a low-level familiar, its intangible nature only applied to those without Mana. Realizing this, Aki pulled up Line and shot a message to the Takamine sisters. He didn’t want them getting spooked by a “ghost” and accidentally exorcising the poor thing. (Then again, given how microscopic their Mana is, the little guy might be the one doing the beating.)
Task complete, Aki headed back to Kuoh Academy. He couldn’t flake on the ice cream he’d promised Koneko. Both cats and women were notorious for holding grudges, and a white-haired loli was the worst of both worlds; she’d probably remember a broken promise for a lifetime.
Ignoring the judgmental glares from the “creep-watchers” in the vicinity, Aki fed a spoonful of strawberry ice cream to Koneko, whose eyes were blinking in rhythm with each bite.
”School isn’t out yet, but here’s your fix. I’ve got plans later, so I won’t be heading to the clubroom after the bell,” Aki said.
”Mwu… I… got it… huff…”
Aki rolled his eyes. “Chew first, talk second.”
The white-haired loli reluctantly pulled the spoon from her mouth. “Do you need me to cover for you with Akeno-senpai?”
”No need. She’s already in the loop,” Aki replied. He reached out and ruffled her soft, silver-white hair. “You’re way too easy to bribe. If the President or Akeno find out, you’re going to be on an ice cream ban.”
”As if~” Koneko said, licking a stray bit of cream from her lip, her expression turning dead serious. “I don’t just eat anything from anyone. Only from the family in the club!”
”Wow, such high standards,” Aki teased. Apparently, him buying her treats was a “privilege” he should be grateful for.
The afternoon dragged on without much fanfare. He received a confirmation from the Takamine sisters, though he still had to endure the burning stares of his teacher and classmates thanks to Koneko’s morning antics. He was starting to get used to being the center of attention. It was the complete opposite of his “stay low and grow” strategy, but life had other plans. He wasn’t about to start avoiding girls just to fit in. That would be losing the plot entirely.
Back at the gates of Aisu Academy, Aki felt a strange sense of déjà vu. This was his third time here in just a few hours. He had a feeling he’d be a regular fixture here until Tanaka Hajime was dealt with. Leaning against the wall, he waited for Miyajima Sakura, but the Takamine sisters emerged first.
”Aki-kun!”
Takamine Ayame practically bounced into his arms, her ample chest creating a spectacle that sent a wave of envy through the exiting male students. A few of the more sheltered boys had to hunch over, their faces turning a vivid shade of crimson. Takamine Sayuri, less bold than her sister, watched with a hint of longing as she bit her lip. With the crowd milling about, she couldn’t bring herself to be that forward. This was exactly why Aki had contacted Ayame earlier.
”Don’t you two have clubs?” Aki asked, holding Ayame. “Why are you out so early?”
”It’s boring. Sayuri and I are quitting,” Ayame pouted, leaning in to whisper against his ear. “Why waste time there when we could be home practicing? Magic is way more fun than swimming, heehee~~”
Sayuri lowered her head shyly and nodded. She loved gymnastics, but the fear of being left behind by Aki was a much stronger motivator to master magic.
As they talked, a flash of elegant pale purple caught Aki’s eye. He gave Ayame’s firm backside a playful pat, earning a soft, flirtatious gasp.
”Aki-kun! Not in front of everyone~” Ayame complained.
”Alright, you two head home. I’ve got things to do tonight, so I’ll be late.” He released Ayame and turned to Sayuri. “Sayuri-nee, don’t worry about my dinner.”
”Aki-kun… no fair! You finally came to pick us up, we should go back together~” Ayame pouted, clinging to his arm. “We haven’t walked home together once since starting high school!”
Sayuri didn’t say a word, but her pleading eyes spoke volumes.
”Behave. I already have an appointment,” Aki said, his voice suddenly dropping into a cold, authoritative register as he stepped between them. “Don’t forget your place. I wasn’t asking for your opinion.”
”Oh…” Ayame whispered. She was stunned for a moment, a flash of hurt crossing her face before she quickly and submissively let go.
Sayuri looked equally pained, yet a visible shiver of excitement ran through her. Aki caught a glimpse of her legs pressing tightly together and sighed inwardly. (Confirmed. Sayuri really is a total masochist… I guess the more buttoned-up they look, the lewder they are on the inside.)
After dismissing the sisters, Aki moved toward Miyajima Sakura. To the absolute heartbreak of every single guy watching, the new star of the Kendo Club offered him a smile as delicate as a violet in bloom.
”You’re here,” Sakura said.
”Yeah. Afternoon, Miyajima-senpai.”
”Who were they?” she asked, glancing back at the Takamine sisters, who were still looking over their shoulders every few steps.
”Oh, just my sisters. No blood relation, though.” Aki gave a brief summary of his household situation. Before Sakura’s maternal side could take over, he added, “I’m doing great, senpai. I’ve got people taking care of my daily life—and my physical needs³ are being very well looked after too.”
Sakura paused, the implication not hitting her until Aki flashed a devious, knowing smirk.
She scoffed, finally remembering that this seemingly innocent junior was actually a predatory “carnivore” through and through. Living under the same roof as two gorgeous, curvaceous sisters, there was no way he was just “looking.”
As Aki and Sakura walked off, laughing and chatting, one could only guess how many boys would be crying themselves to sleep tonight. Then again, there were probably a few girls watching Aki’s retreating back, wondering how they’d survive their own lonely nights…
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Summary:
Aki sets up a surveillance familiar given by Akeno to monitor Tanaka Hajime and protect his sisters at Aisu Academy. After a brief bribe with ice cream for Koneko, he visits the academy for the third time today. He encounters the Takamine sisters, asserting his dominance through their ‘Household’ dynamic before meeting Miyajima Sakura for a dinner appointment.
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Trivia:
- Aki’s hand was covered in Mana when he touched the familiar, making it feel physical.
- The familiar is invisible to anyone without Mana.
- Aki mentions an ‘appointment,’ implying he planned the meeting with Sakura ahead of time.
- The title is a parody of ‘Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage’ (San Gu Mao Lu).
- Sayuri’s excitement stems from Aki’s cold, dominant behavior
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Character Insight:
Aki is embracing his role as the head of the ‘Household,’ moving away from his ‘low-key’ persona when dealing with his sisters. Sayuri’s masochistic nature is confirmed as she reacts positively to his rebuke.
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Lore And Worldbuilding Context:
The author uses the ‘carnivore’ (meat-eater) trope to contrast Aki’s soft appearance with his aggressive sexual appetite.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Himejima Akeno – Akeno Himejima, long‑black‑haired senior and VP of the Occult Research Club, wears the school uniform with a graceful aura. Her elegant, mature beauty hides a sadistic streak behind a kind smile; she wields golden lightning, stays icy when provoked, and serves as Rias Gremory’s trusted retainer and confidante. She also gives Aki a surveillance familiar and, as his “master,” oversaw the cleanup of his lethal clash with local punks.
• Akeno – Himejima Akeno, Rias Gremory’s queen and acting president of the Occult Research Club, is a voluptuous A‑rank devil with long raven hair in a hip‑length ponytail, purple eyes, and a school uniform of red pleated skirt, sheer black stockings and elegant purple armor. A Fallen Angel of the Himejima clan, she wields lightning and Azure Flame, mentors Aki with a teasingly maternal smile, hiding a bashful, maidenly side and her first kiss.
• Aki – Transfer student at Kuoh Academy, silver‑haired and sharp‑eyed, Occult Research Club member. B‑rank Stray Devil with dual‑cultivation, Insight Eye and Mana‑Lightning Flash. Dates Rias Gremory and the Takamine sisters, holds the “Little Aki” essence. Defeated Miyajima Sosuke, monitors Aisu Academy, bluffs his status with the Gremory Family, adopts a scumbag persona while growing Mana.
• Miyajima Sakura – Upperclassman Miyajima Sakura, a striking kendo prodigy with “Sword Heart,” studies at Aisu Academy and now at Aie Academy. Living with Aki—whom she views as a younger brother despite his predatory nature—she is brave, romantically sensitive, a former Kuoh student, a club beauty targeted by Tanaka Hajime, and unaware of the supernatural.
• Miyajima – Family name of Sosuke, Tsubaki and Sakura.
• Sakura – Sakura Miyajima, an upperclassman at Aisu Academy, is a tall, athletic kendo prodigy with the “Sword Heart” talent, wearing the school’s navy blazer and red hakama. Daughter of Sousuke, she sees Aki as a younger brother yet knows his predatory nature, and now stays with him after learning of the supernatural.
• Koneko – White-haired, cat-eared loli with a petite, flat-chested frame, stoic and vigilant, serving as Rias Gremory’s Nekomata devil and first-year member of the Occult Research Club. She trains Aki in brutal combat as his instructor and bodyguard, wielding immense strength, often seen eating a pink popsicle. Taciturn and observant, secretly curious, she blushes when noticed and holds Aki to his promises—quietly devoted, fiercely loyal, and endlessly watchful.
• Tanaka Hajime – An obese individual with a hypnosis Ability that allows him to control others through speech; currently at Aisu Academy.
• Takamine Sayuri – Aki’s reserved, non-blood-related younger sister with short brown hair and gentle eyes, always dressed in a neat school uniform; excels at chores and possesses a ‘Flexibility’ talent, displaying submissive, masochistic devotion centered entirely on Aki, with maternal instincts and an unwavering desire to remain by his side, appearing in Takamine-ke no Nirinka – The Animation.
• Takamine Ayame – Eldest Takamine sister, tall and confident with long pink hair, slender waist, large breasts and an athletic build. Bold, open‑minded, a flexible swimmer and Aki’s host‑family older sister in Garden: Takamine‑ke no Nirinka. Playful yet resistant to her sister Sayuri, ultimately submissive. One of Aki’s non‑blood sisters, energetic, curvaceous and eager to learn magic.
• Sayuri – The younger sister in the Takamine family, with short brown hair, a gentle expression, and always tidy in her school uniform. She appears in ‘Garden: Takamine‑ke no Nirinka – The Animation’ and is known for her excellent household chores and ‘Flexibility’ talent. As a maternal figure, she cares for Aki, showing a submissive, masochistic tendency toward him.
• Ayame – Tall, confident eldest Takamine sister with long pink hair, slender waist, large breasts and an athletic build. A popular student at Aisu Academy, she calls Aki “Master,” serves as his host‑family older sister in Garden: Takamine‑ke no Nirinka – The Animation, and is a flexible swimmer. Playful yet resistant toward younger sister Sayuri, she is ultimately submissive and now being trained by Aki.
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