This demon is highly suspicious.

Are these tear stains?

Am I crying?

Sitting blankly on the bed, Rikka Takanashi seemed lost in thought.

The world seemed to become unusually quiet, and even Rikka Takanashi's head quieted down.

Their usual noisy and boisterous demeanor has long since disappeared.

"Rikka, it's about time you got up."

Pushing open the door, a slightly listless Takanashi Touka walked in.

She was worried about Rikka all night, so she didn't sleep well.

If it weren't for the fact that Rikka's teacher might already be asleep, she probably would have chosen to call Rikka's teacher to ask.

After all, people with "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome) or those who are shut-ins are very vulnerable to bullying at school.

"Rikka? What's wrong?!"

I was already quite worried, but as soon as I walked in, I saw Rikka sitting on the bed with red eyes, as if she was wiping away tears.

Takanashi Toka's emotions exploded instantly.

If the culprit who angered Rikka were to stand in front of Touka, Touka would most likely throw a spoon at them.

Well, because she usually plays with Rikka (a chuunibyou), Takanashi Touka always carries a big spoon with her.

I have no idea where it's hidden.

“Holy Melody... Sister.”

The moment she saw her older sister, Rikka Takanashi blurted out "Saint Soothsayer."

But remembering her father's instructions from the previous night, she changed her address to "elder sister."

“I dreamt about my father last night.”

Seeing Takanashi Touka anxiously pressing her shoulder, Takanashi Rikka spoke up.

"Eh?"

Toka paused slightly upon hearing Rikka's words.

She knew, of course, that Rikka had tried many ways to see her father in her dreams, but all had failed.

Actually, she herself is the same.

This morning, the two sisters had a long-awaited heart-to-heart talk with their family members.

Both of them talked about many things they had never said before.

Sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains that weren't fully drawn, illuminating the eye mask placed on the bedside table.

"I'm going out."

Carrying her schoolbag, Rikka Takanashi hurriedly ran to the entrance.

I talked so much that I almost forgot it was time to go to school.

Rikka Takanashi habitually took out an eye mask from her pocket to put it on, but her hand paused the moment she touched it, staring at the eye mask in her hand, seemingly lost in thought.

"Be careful on the road."

Takanashi Touka's voice came from behind.

Hearing her older sister's voice, Rikka Takanashi smiled brightly.

He skillfully put on the blindfold, and then...

"Open the gates to hell!"

"Don't make going to school sound like going to hell."

Ignoring the Holy Healer's admonition, the messenger of the Evil King's True Eye skipped and hopped away from the cage that bound her freedom.

"You still did a good deed."

Inside the classroom, Gabriel, munching on bread, looked at Rorschach, who had a dejected expression, and complained.

If you know your allowance will be deducted, then don't do it.

Give me this opportunity!

If you can't bear this merit, you can give it to me.

After all, we're friends, so I'll take on this 'burden' for you (laughs).

"There's no way I can just watch over it and do nothing."

With his chin resting on the table, Luo Xia said weakly.

He can be utterly shameless when facing a scoundrel like Gabriel, but Rorschach shows that he still has his most basic bottom line when facing a kind child like Rikka.

If you asked him to treat Rikka Takanashi or Miko Yotsuya the way he treated Gabriel, Rorschach said he couldn't really do it.

This is differential treatment.

"Speaking of which, Luo Xia, how did you get Mr. Sato to cooperate with you?"

Vinette, who was carrying homework, looked at Rorschach with some curiosity.

Although they are all demons, Saki Sato is not actually very familiar with Vinette and Satania.

You rarely see him after class.

I don't really know where the other person lives or what their contact information is.

For some reason, I have a feeling that the other person is a reclusive hermit.

"Ah, Professor Sato is actually quite easy to talk to."

Propping his head up, Luo Xia's eyes darted around for a second before he spoke calmly.

last night--

"Oh, that's great."

Back home, Saki Sato brewed herself a cup of tea and slowly savored it.

The time after get off work is the happiest time of Sato Sakie's day.

There's no need to worry about the impact of your own abilities, nor to be anxious because of Luo Xia and his friends.

It's so nice to stay comfortably at home.

Before Sato Sakie could even take a second sip of tea, the door was suddenly pushed open.

"Ms. Sato! I need you!"

Luo Xia, who appeared out of nowhere, said with a serious expression.

"puff--"

"Luo Luo Luo Luo Xia?!"

Saki Sato, who spat out a mouthful of tea, didn't bother to clean herself up and stared at Luo Xia in shock, shouting:

"No! I'm a teacher!"

"But only you can help me with this."

"But, but, but!!!"

After a chaotic scene, Rorschach finally explained his demands.

This finally put Sato Sakie at ease.

After listening to Rorschach's request, Saki Sato suddenly had an idea:

'Although it's not quite normal, Luo Xia is still a good kid.'

"Speaking of which, Mr. Sato, were you plotting something against me just now?"

Seeing Luo Xia's wary expression, Sato Sakie silently took back the rest of her sentence.

Luo Xia is definitely not acting normally.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Summer is almost here!

"Mr. Sato is really a nice person."

Nodding, Winette agreed with Rorschach's words.

Although I haven't had much contact with him, I can tell that Mr. Sato is a really nice person.

They have a gentle personality and are considerate of others' feelings.

the most important is!

Ms. Sato assigns very little homework.

Compared to other teachers, the amount of homework assigned is pitifully small.

Often, they simply don't assign homework at all.

Based on this alone, Saki Sato can definitely be considered one of the most popular teachers.

"Speaking of which, what would happen to the shrine if we all came to school?"

Gabriel, who was resting her chin on her hand in the same pose as Rorschach, looked at Rorschach and asked.

Gabriel from the shrine is still quite important to me, since it concerns my plans to spend money on in-game purchases.

This is something we can't be careless about at all.

"I asked Kotoko Iwanaga to take care of the shrine. She said she would let an experienced yokai under her command temporarily take charge of the situation."

Rorschach already had a solution to this.

Since so many yokai are just sitting around doing nothing, they might as well come and help look after the shrine.

Three meals a day and accommodation are provided, with two days off per week and a shift system.

Salary is paid on time at the end of each month, and there is also a year-end bonus.