DxD: Wrong Way

According to Aoki's understanding of Hasegawa Chisato, revealing her identity probably wouldn't endanger her life, but it would definitely raise her vigilance.

After that, if he wanted to strike up a relationship or make a move, the difficulty would increase significantly.

The appearance of Chisato Hasegawa had once again changed his perception of this chaotic world.

At the same time, due to his increased strength, the inflated mentality he had unwittingly developed returned to a more grounded state.

Although ordinary yellow-haired individuals no longer posed a great threat to him, conquering a true goddess like Hasegawa Chisato required far more than his current level of power.

After confirming Hasegawa Chisato's identity, Aoki ruled out any connection between her and Miyajima Sakura's transfer to another school.

This could be considered a small victory in his quest for answers.

As he watched Chisato diligently working, random thoughts began to swirl in his mind.

He wondered where Mio Naruse, the daughter of the former Demon King, was now.

Were the Demon Worlds in this realm truly one and the same?

Rias' brother and Shitori Sona's sister were among the current four Demon Kings.

If Naruse Mio's father was also one of them, would they cross paths?

But that didn't seem right either…

Aoki recalled that Naruse Mio had been unaware of her lineage until tragedy struck her adoptive family and the loli succubus came knocking on her door.

The more he pondered these connections, the more confused he became.

His attention drifted back to the various milky-white figures and sexy outfits around him.

He still wasn't clear about the different forces at play in both worlds.

Now that they were intertwined again, Aoki felt even more lost.

After staring blankly at the ceiling for a while, he relaxed and decided to walk away from those thoughts.

There was no point in making random guesses here; if he truly wanted answers, he could ask Rias directly or even Chisato Hasegawa herself, one of the top ten gods.

While Rias might not have access to certain information, Chisato Hasegawa certainly did not face such limitations.

In terms of strength or status, she stood at the top of their hierarchy.

It was just that she seemed reluctant to engage with those higher-ups. 

However, Aoki ultimately chose not to ask.

Even if he received answers, they wouldn't help his current situation at all.

Rather than being curious about those big shots, it was better for him to focus on accelerating his own development.

He was only B-tier; there were A-tier, S-tier, and Demon King tiers beyond him, and many stronger classes behind even those tiers.

Aoki didn't know specific levels but remembered that later Demon King tiers weren't even considered elite monsters. 

"Bell! Bell!"

The ringing bell interrupted Aoki's wandering thoughts.

When he saw that Chisato Hasegawa had no intention of asking any further questions, a weight lifted from his heart.

Aoki got up from the bed and walked toward Hasegawa Chisato.

He looked at her delicate face and beautiful figure with burning eyes. 

"Hasegawa-sensei, I'm ready to rest."

"Okay," she replied with a smile as she ignored Aoki's intense gaze and warned him like an ordinary teacher:

"If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, come back quickly."

Aoki nodded and paused for a moment to admire her charming presence before leaving.

Just before stepping out, he kindly reminded her, "Hasegawa-sensei, remember not to raise your legs so high next time." 

Hasegawa Chisato paused for a moment before calmly lowering her slender thighs.

It hadn't been long since she transformed into an ordinary person, and some details had slipped by unnoticed until now.

Fortunately for her image as a teacher, she always maintained proper decorum when students were around.

Strangely enough, though...

When recalling how Aoki had looked up her skirt

She didn't feel anger but rather mild embarrassment instead.

Aoki could have mentioned it earlier but chose not to, instead waiting until after he'd left.

"What a funny little guy…"

Looking at Aoki's retreating figure brought a slight smile to Hasegawa Chisato's lips.

A mix of curiosity and intrigue danced across her expression.

She had completely sealed away her own strength upon quietly arriving in the human world.

No one knew except for her! Yet somehow Aoki revealed aspects of her true identity with just one word.

An inexplicable longing flickered within her eyes, alongside eagerness mixed with familiarity.

After being shocked by his presence earlier, the fire in those emerald green eyes didn't diminish but rather intensified into something rawer and more sincere.

Where did this little guy find such courage?

After leaving the infirmary, Aoki headed straight for the staff office.

There was no better course of action available right now than going directly to the teacher responsible for Sakura Miyajima and asking about her transfer. 

"Boom!" 

"Please come in."

"Excuse me... Is Sato-sensei here?"

"Sato-sensei! A student is looking for you." 

After a brief wait, a girl wearing glasses and dressed in a black professional suit approached Aoki.

She looked cute with an appealing figure; however, compared to Chisato Hasegawa's allure moments ago, she seemed rather average.

Sato Yumi regarded him curiously as she asked, "That's me! What do you want?" 

After carefully observing Yumi Sato to ensure she wasn't an unlucky teacher caught off guard by circumstances, Aoki slowly spoke up:

"Sato-sensei! Do you know where Miyajima Sakura-senpai transferred?" 

"Oh! So this is what it's about…"

Sato Yumi whispered thoughtfully, before adding wistfully, "I thought today I could finally have my forbidden love with my students…" 

Aoki raised an eyebrow while ignoring Sato Yumi's second comment entirely, instead pressing on with urgency:

"Again? Who else has asked you about this?" 

"Oh! Have they heard you?"

Yumi blushed slightly as realization dawned upon her. "I just said…" 

"I'm not interested in your teacher's experience," Aoki interrupted dismissively, waving his hand mid-sentence.

"Can you answer my previous question now?" 

"What a handsome boy who doesn't understand style or manners…"

Sato Yumi muttered sadly under her breath while beginning another round of self-reflection aloud.

Rolling her eyes angrily at this point left him unsure whether she genuinely struggled socially or if it was deliberate teasing aimed squarely at him! 

"Ahem!" 

"Well." 

Sato Yumi finally stopped rambling silently after sighing heavily before continuing:

"Because Miyajima-san transferred so quickly without saying goodbye, it led to some people close enough asking me about it." 

"Which ones specifically?"

"Most are friends or classmates from the Kendo Club"

Sato Yumi replied while humming thoughtfully before adding, "There are still some admirers, like yourself, too." 

Sakura Miyajima remained popular within Kuoh Academy despite not reaching the levels of Rias Gremory or Akeno Himejima, but she still garnered attention, due largely to the talent showcased through her Kendo prowess! 

Being misunderstood as having feelings for Sakura Miyajima didn't bother Aoki much since, truthfully, there wasn't much difference between pursuing someone and wanting them romantically... 

"So that's it then! Does Sato-sensei know where she transferred?" 

"Of course I do!"

Before Aoki could inquire further, Sato Yumi added quickly, "But I can't say because school regulations prevent me from sharing personal information." 

"If you really want answers, you should visit Miyajima's house directly instead." 

"Then please tell me where Miyajima-san lives!" 

Aoki blinked eagerly, realizing that finding out which school she attended mattered less than simply visiting her home! 

The matter surrounding transfers likely involved parental decisions too, and besides... meeting Miyajima Sakura's mother intrigued him greatly! 

Sato Yumi eyed him strangely, then asked incredulously, "As someone who admires Miyajima, you don't know where she lives?" 

"Eh? Is it easy to find out?" 

"The Miyajima family runs quite a famous sword dojo," Yumi explained casually while shrugging her shoulders nonchalantly.

"You can easily ask around town." 

Facing Sato Yumi's suspicious gaze made Aoki shrug again, saying casually, "In that case, just tell me directly; it'll save time!" 

After thinking it over briefly, Yumi concluded this wasn't worth keeping secret anymore, so she shared the location along with the name of the dojo belonging to the Miyajima household! 

"Thank you, Sato-sensei!" 

Aoki waved happily, feeling relieved knowing things turned out simpler than expected!

If only he had realized sooner that he wouldn't have wasted so much energy pondering alternatives... 

"By the way..." 

After taking two steps forward, he turned back, smiling brightly toward Yumi and saying cheerfully,

"If Sato-sensei really wants forbidden love. I can help~"