Chapter 148: Chapter 148 : Hekishoku-kun
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"It's not something to be ashamed of," Ravel agreed with a nod. "At least you're meant to don those clothes for a theater play..."
That second half got me frowned, but at the cringed look on the Phenex girl's face, I could tell that she was thinking right at her brother, Ruval.
It wasn't like the guy was too antiquated, but he seriously needed an update if he didn't want to be ridiculed by some idiot unknowing of his status.
"And the role is important," Koneko added, still grinning. "Albeit the clothes are… amusing, you're really good at being Hamlet."
I sighed. "I suppose I should capitulate on some of the ridicule."
It wasn't like I had much ground to contest the cheeky remarks over my appearance, but at least I could make a solid defense about something I felt strong about now that I had so much confirmation that my acting was decent.
I allowed a quick yawn as we turned the corner approaching closer to the school's entrance as we were bestowed with quite the unexpected sight.
Standing close to the entrance, there were three familiar individuals. My jaws dropped in recognition, and even the young girls seemed to realize why we had stopped.
The first, and leading one, was… Azazel. Occupying his flanks were Sougyouku and Kurenai.
In front of them, I could also see Rias and her peerage, and Sona with her group.
…
What the fuck is happening over there?!
It's Azazel.
How does that explain the situation?
Do you really believe that Azazel wouldn't get impatient over an 'interesting' day.
Do you think that he wouldn't arrive earlier than normal in order to skip cumbersome paperwork?
...Fuck!
I could see that bullshit logic actually working, and that set me for quite the unpleasant situation I had to handle somehow.
Taking a sharp turn to the nearby hall, away from where the convergence was, I addressed the girls now giving their utmost attention to me.
"Okay, change of plans. I need you to leave from the backdoor," I answered nervously.
"Wouldn't Buchou be angry if I-"
"Since you were last seen with me, you didn't know that this was happening," I answered to Koneko, before I turned to look at Ravel.
"And I suppose someone is already waiting to pick you up at the front gates. I'm sorry that-"
"I-I don't want to be seen by Azazel. I don't mind… going around the school to leave," The blonde admitted nervously.
"I… I hope you know what you're doing, Hoitsu-senpai."
I blinked at the change of honorifics, but I felt happier than surprised at that.
"I will manage, don't worry, Ravel-kohai."
She blushed a little, and as the two girls started to leave, I turned my attention at Kunou.
"Niichan, should I go home too?"
"Yes, and use the seal. I wish for you to alert Baraquiel that our boss has decided to join... a bit earlier than he said he would arrive at."
"I understand. Also, you remember about tonight?"
I sighed at her impatient tone. "A big menu from MackyDonny, I know. I'm not forgetting about it."
The girl 'yayed' for a moment, giving me a tight hug before getting the seal to work and leave my proximity.
I was alone for a while, the dread finally settling in my mind as I quietly entered one of the nearby classrooms.
It was empty, everyone was pretty much on their way back home, with just a couple of exceptions related to specific clubs and the student council.
After what happened with Kuroka, I had decided to have a special seal on myself that would've allowed me to summon my backpack with my Hekishoku equipment wherever I was.
And now, this useful tool came handy as I needed to be presentable for this sudden meeting.
I hope you know that a single slip in your mask-
Will make my identity known. Yes, I'm way too terrified to even commit a mistake about it.
As frightened as I was currently feeling, I wasn't quite willing to reveal my secret identity yet, despite the unfortunate odds I would be playing with.
The preparation took me just a little less than five minutes, I took a moment to adjust my voice to appear more childish, less 'Hoitsu-like'.
I needed to become... the prime candidate of ordered chaos.
With a grin coming close to split my face behind my mask, I suddenly bolted out of the classroom in a hurry.
Turning the corner, I rushed towards Azazel, my quick-paced and panicked run gaining quickly the interest of Grigori's leader and of his 'bodyguards'.
"Gomenasai, Azazel-sama~!" I exclaimed mid-run, pausing as I got close enough, and bending forward in an effort to appear more tired than I was.
"I was- I was finishing the latest sessions with my club, apologies."
"No harm done, Hekishoku-kun," The Fallen Angel replied, looking more amused than else.
"Still, I believe it's my fault to come here without much notice… well, my notice was supposed to have me arrive a couple of days after now but-"
"W-Wait, you didn't come here because you wanted to see me?" I said, appearing as fakely hurt as I could appear.
"A-And maybe spend some time at the park, like father and son, and… and then go steal from a bank like family?"
His lips twitched at my insane derailment, catching up rather quickly at my sublime acting.
Kurenai was shaking her head, and I could tell that she was entertained by that utter state of madness.
Vali... he barely looked annoyed by my act. It was a record somehow, but I knew it was mostly because he could now theorize about me frequenting this school.
Oh boy, that was going to be a tough talk to have with the guy.
Aren't you going too much?
Am I? I mean, it's working.
Both Gremory and Sitri are looking at you as if you were a cartoon. Too goofy, too insane.
Oh Gorsh, what a twist.
"Sadly no," Azazel replied, sighing calmly. "But I believe you were aware of that too."
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