chapter 22:Luckily

"I see..." Sona said as she folded her fingers together and closed her eyes. "To think the Fallen Angels performed their operations right under our noses. Luckily, this was merely Fallen Angels acting on their own, rather than the whole Faction planning this on their own..."

"Yeah. Looks like we've managed to get through this whole thing without any problems. Lucky us." Takeshi said while chuckling.

"Yes, it is quite fortunate for us that things didn't turn out as consequential as we anticipated. It's also reassuring to the fact that Azazel himself saw this problem." Sona stated.

'Which he asked me to help out in these matters. In fact, you're talking to the guy who helped solve this...part of it of course.' Takeshi thought to himself while considering Erika's help and Rias and her Peerage taking part as well.

"Even if we did resolve this conflict, there are a couple issues I see here." Sona stated while narrowing her eyes at him, making Takeshi blink at her.

"And what would that be?" Takeshi asked curiously. Sona sighed as she pushed up her glasses.

"First off, it is your actions alone. Even if you have participated in this incident with good intentions, you have to remember that this is something you cannot carelessly get yourself involved in. This is a matter between the Three Factions, and it doesn't need any of your concern. Do no take this as me being spiteful to you for participating, but more of a warning. You must carefully take into consideration about your actions and consider the consequences if you were to get yourself involved with the Three Factions." Sona lectured him while her voice sounded serious.

'I was given the green light by Azazel, so I'm pretty much safe.' Takeshi mused in amusement and humor, but soon shook off the thoughts as he simply gave off a sheepish look in order to give off the persona of him being ignorant to the situation.

"Right right, I'll be more careful next time." Takeshi apologized as he scratched the back of his head.

His sheepish reaction, which may have shown he was not taking it seriously, merely caused a few in the room to look at him with raised eyebrow while a few student council members silently giggled. Sona didn't seem to be a bit amused by his reaction, as she merely closed her eyes and exhaled, deciding not to delve into the subject.

"The second issue is your choice of actions. What you did that night was completely reckless and dangerous. You've risked your life in a battle where the outcome is uncertain. This sort of behavior is something I do not approve of, and I strongly advise you not to act like that again. You are both a student of this academy and resident of our territory. And as your Student President and overseer of Kuoh territory, your well being is concerned. Please do remember that." Sona told him.

It was to her surprise when Takeshi gave a slight chuckle, making the other members look at him with surprise and/or shock evident on their faces.

"You know, a lot of people keep telling me that, so you're not the first one Kaichou." Takeshi chuckled while giving a small smile, as he proceeded to stand up pick up his backback.

"You're right about me risking my life, seeing how this case doesn't involve my concerns. However, this is something I chose to do on my own free will and sense of duty. If I didn't follow those, I wouldn't be the kind of person I am today." Takeshi told her with an honest look, before he waved a goodbye.

"Thanks for your concerns Kaichou. It's appreciated." Takeshi said with a friendly tone as he opened the door and left the room.

Silence fell upon the room upon his rather bold response to Sona's serious lecturing, with Sona staring at the door where he left. After a short moment, she merely sighed while rubbing her temples.

"...He honestly sounds a lot like Onee-sama..." Sona quietly commented.

(Home)

"...I'm home." Takeshi quietly said to himself, before he exhaled out and inhaled the homely atmosphere. He looked around, before a thoughtful look appeared on his face.

'...Things sure have gone quite around here.' Takeshi thought to himself. Looking around, he noticed that his home was a bit too quiet than usual. He then realized that it was because Erika wasn't here anymore. Her presence did bring another different air to his home, with her optimistic and joking personality. Now things are quite like usual, with only him and his cat.

'I wonder what Erika-san is doing right now...' Takeshi wondered to himself as he made his way past through the family room.

"Oh, hey Takeshi." Erika greeted casually as she sat on his sofa while watching tv.

"Hello Erika-san." Takeshi greeted normally as he walked past her.

It was then after a few steps out of the family room did he stop in his tracks. He then paused for a short moment, before he processed what was going on. Walking backwards in a rapid pace, Takeshi turned to the Fallen Angel in question, who is still sitting on his sofa.

"...Erika-san!?" Takeshi exclaimed in surprise. The Fallen Angel in turn simply gave him a cheeky smile.

"I thought we established a greeting already?" Erika asked while feigning innocence.

"W-What are you doing here? I thought..." Takeshi asked in befuddled tone, surprised to see her in his house just after a few days after that incident. Erika simply dug into her pocket and took out a letter.

"Oh, right. Well, this letter will explain everything. It's from Azazel." Erika answered as she handed him the letter. Seeing the letter he received, Takeshi opened it and took out what was inside it. Reading it, it is indeed from Azazel.

Hey Fuyushima-kun,

Seems like I was right in placing my trust on you. Thanks to you, four of my subordinates are safely returned alive. Beaten up and fried (you know who I'm talking about), but alive nonetheless. You've held your end of the deal, so I guess I owe you a favor, don't I? Well, that's fine by me.