Chapter 340: Teasing, Starved Woman...

Raphiel did not join Satania in making a fuss.

Instead, she put on an extremely serious expression.

"If it's the Demon King's, it could be dangerous. I need to report this to Heaven."

"Haa~"

But off to the side, Gabriel let out a huge yawn.

She said lazily, "It's fine~ There's no need to rush and report. Even Rei Ao isn't worried, so it's definitely nothing dangerous."

"..."

After hearing Gabriel's words, Raphiel thought about it and realized it made sense.

Rei Ao only mentioned it after a whole night had passed; it probably wasn't anything major.

Unexpectedly, Raphiel then gave a strange look.

She sensed that Gabriel seemed really familiar with Rei Ao.

No wonder they did that kind of thing…

Rei Ao also chimed in after Gabriel. "Indeed, there's no need to worry.

"People from the Holy Cross Continent can't easily convert this world's special energies—Sacred Aura or mana—after coming here.

"So whether they're Heroes or Demons, even the Demon King is as weak as an ordinary person."

Besides, he had personally gone to warn the Demon King last night, and as for the Hero, Tohru was watching him at Rei Ao's house.

Hearing this, Raphiel finally relaxed.

"Alright, then tonight we'll meet this Hero ourselves and report the details to Heaven."

"Sure, you're welcome anytime."

…

They arrived at Class 3-13.

"Good morning, Rei Ao."

Just as he reached his seat, two people greeted him.

One was his sweet little girlfriend, Megumi.

The other was the girl who sat behind him, Hyodo Michiru.

"Good morning to both of you as well."

Michiru didn't come over just for a simple greeting.

She spoke awkwardly, "Umm, Rei Ao, about when my friends were teasing before—please don't mind it."

"Teasing?"

Rei Ao's lips curved slightly, showing a hint of a smile.

"You mean how they all said we look good together, like a couple?"

"!"

Their eyes met briefly before she quickly looked away, her ears turning a little red.

Michiru could only nod lightly.

Yes, that was exactly what she was referring to.

Telling him not to mind it was really just her own way of saying she was the one who minded it the most.

It wasn't that she disliked the idea.

After all, Rei Ao had helped her several times since she transferred schools, and he was easygoing and pleasant to talk to.

He was also neat in appearance, leaving a good initial impression.

On top of that, her friends kept bringing him up and teasing her about him.

Even she couldn't help feeling a certain interest in a boy who left such a good impression in every way.

Because of all that, they'd joked about a possible couple-like vibe over the weekend, and the idea had rippled in her mind without ever settling down.

Now, suddenly confronting the topic again, part of her was simply reacting from embarrassment, but more than that, she really wanted to know what Rei Ao thought of her—or perhaps she couldn't stop wondering about these teasing.

"Haha, it's fine. If that sort of thing were to happen, I'd be the one who should be happy about it. Why would I mind?"

"Huh?"

"Michiru, you're both cute and a music prodigy. Who wouldn't be delighted to have a girlfriend like that?"

"Eh?!"

In an instant, Michiru's face turned red as a ripe apple.

She never thought Rei Ao would respond that way…so straightforward and embarrassingly direct.

It was outright praise and approval.

"Ugh…"

Seeing Michiru look so flustered, Megumi immediately knew Rei Ao had already begun "courting" Michiru—even right in front of his actual girlfriend.

However, Megumi didn't seem to mind at all. In her view, having one more or one fewer rival didn't really matter.

Her sigh was actually directed at her sister, who still hadn't made much of a move.

"Sis, you've got one more competitor now."

Michiru, mortified, didn't know how to continue the conversation for the moment.

"Ring ring ring!!!"

Luckily, the bell signaling the start of class saved her.

"T-then, class is starting! I—I'll head back now!"

Michiru ran back with a flushed face.

Once seated, she didn't dare look up again.

Megumi gave Rei Ao a meaningful smile before leaving, too.

Noticing Megumi didn't mind, Rei Ao felt relieved.

Indeed, his most beloved Megumi always understood him.

"Class is starting!"

A stern voice sounded.

It was Hiratsuka Shizuka.

She stepped onto the platform and stared fixedly at Rei Ao.

Anyone else might have thought she was simply in a bad mood or that it was her time of the month.

But Rei Ao could see a certain desire lurking in her eyes.

He grinned.

That one little gesture made Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression change dramatically.

In the chat group of people from this world:

All of a sudden, Rei Ao spoke up.

Rei Ao: "@Hiratsuka Shizuka, you look pretty starved for affection. Feeling unloved?"

"!!!"

Reading that message, Shizuka nearly buckled at the knees.

Because it was true.

She was extremely, extremely, extremely starved for affection.

Having gone a few days without any intimacy with her boyfriend, she was about to lose control.

That surging desire was unlike anything she had felt before.

Just now, her gaze had indeed been an instinctive signal, silently pleading for affection.

She hadn't expected Rei Ao to see right through it.

Miura Yumiko: "What the heck, class just started, right?"

Ogata Rizu: "Hiratsuka Shizuka… Is that our history teacher, Hiratsuka-sensei?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Uh, y-yes, it's me."

Shizuka wanted to vanish on the spot.

At some point, another one of her students, Ogata Rizu from Class 1, had also joined the group.

Machida Sonoko: "Oh? Another new member in the group?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "Another one of our classmates?"

Ogata Rizu: "Yes, um…please, um, take care of me."

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Ahem, @Rei Ao, you added a new member to the group again? Why not at least give us a heads-up or introduce them?"

Fearing that Rei Ao would reveal her private thoughts to everyone, Shizuka quickly changed the subject.

Rei Ao: "Ogata Rizu ended up in another world by accident not long ago, and I brought her back. That's why I added her here."

Yuigahama Yui: "Eh? So this newbie also went to another world?"

Ogata Rizu: "Yes… It was quite the accident. I almost got into big trouble; thankfully, Rei Ao saved me."

Yuigahama Yui: "Am I the only one who hasn't been to another world?"

Kobayashi: "Ehhh, I haven't been either."

Kato Hiromi: "Me neither."

Kawasaki Saki: "Same here."

Yuigahama Yui: "Oh, so there are others like me, haha."

Before long, the conversation had shifted away from Shizuka altogether.

She breathed a sigh of relief, having dodged a bullet.

But very soon, she couldn't keep calm again, because Rei Ao sent her a private message:

Rei Ao: "Shizuka, if you really feel that way, just let me know anytime. I can help you release the stress whenever you want, and we can have some fun while we're at it."

What kind of crude talk is that?!

Shizuka's face turned red. She wanted to say "Right now—immediately!"

But for the sake of her dignity as a teacher, she gritted her teeth and replied with a forced denial.

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "What are you saying, you brat? I'm not that desperate. Don't overthink it."

Rei Ao: "Oh, really? Then I won't come looking for you."

"???"

Shizuka stared at him with question marks filling her mind.

On Rei Ao's face was a mischievous, knowing smile, as though he was enjoying the whole spectacle.

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