Chapter 6: Gabi-chan’s Tail46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OnABoyqKO
Walking out of the supermarket, the city lights had already come on, and the night sky was dotted with stars like scattered diamonds. The glow from neon signs painted the streets in shifting hues of pink and blue, and the gentle hum of life filled the air. It was the kind of evening that felt alive yet oddly peaceful.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Zoa24rxdj
The evening breeze brushed gently, stirring a wind chime hanging somewhere under an eave, bringing along a crisp, pleasant ringing sound that seemed to dance with the drifting scent of blooming flowers. The sound faded, replaced by the distant laughter of pedestrians and the low purr of passing cars.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7rql1SSY1x
“Thank you so much for earlier, Kouya-kun!” Gabi-chan took the groceries from his hands and bowed again, her golden hair catching the light as she moved. Her manners were flawless—graceful, polite, almost dazzling. Truly worthy of being the top graduate of Angel School.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQosofl6EO
“Mm.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHJg9tWLF0
Kouya’s answer was short. He didn’t like this kind of exaggerated politeness. It felt artificial to him. He gave a faint nod and turned on his heel, walking toward his rented apartment with slow, measured steps.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2oXbofyGq
He lived nearby, in a small apartment about twenty minutes from the school. It wasn’t luxurious, but it was quiet, and that was all he wanted. Most of the residents were either students like him or tired office workers who came home too late to bother anyone.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrGfmdkR9GJ
As he left the crowded street behind, Kouya turned into a small alley lined with cherry trees. Petals drifted in the breeze like fragments of light, falling softly against his shoulders. It was almost serene—until he heard it.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmjjgOiAyaa
Footsteps. Light, hesitant, and close.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MGCsllNyX
The noise of cars and people faded further, but the faint sound behind him became more distinct. Under the soft streetlights, two shadows stretched across the pavement—one following closely behind the other.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfo6l7OCfjJ
“What’s this stupid angel following me for?” Kouya thought, his brow twitching. “Did she… discover my identity?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XzDzvbAsR
Then he scoffed inwardly. “No, impossible. Unless the God King himself came down to earth, there’s no way she could.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ97SwbAvJLi
He shook his head and sighed. As long as she didn’t interfere with his peaceful daily life, it wasn’t worth his attention.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2kXJGQPRj
Before long, he arrived at his apartment building—a modest three-story complex with creaky stairs and a faint smell of detergent. He lived in the second-to-last room on the second floor. Not big—just thirty square meters—but enough for a quiet life.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJC2QzXYv7O
Yet, the footsteps behind him didn’t fade. They followed him all the way up the stairs, right to his door.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf9oQUSlcMK
That was it.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxh80flhpn
Kouya turned sharply, irritation flashing across his face.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0u2C6OtsT
“Hey. Why are you following me?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwJqwaoKB7M
Gabi-chan blinked rapidly, her cheeks flushing pink. “N-no, you’ve got it wrong, Kouya-kun.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxDgy3YGmOu
‘Wrong, my ass! You’ve been tailing me since the supermarket!’ he screamed internally. ‘What are you, a stalker? You think I’m blind?’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPd9k1FGfdt
“Um, Kouya-kun, really, you’re misunderstanding.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAHmPbRKBo
“I believe my own eyes—”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDrbRfGjoZL
Before he could finish, Gabi-chan reached into her wallet, took out a key, and with a soft click, unlocked the door… right next to his.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8UcHifuPIN
Kouya stared blankly. “……”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGz7jXtbar
‘No way… this dumb angel is my neighbor?!’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVoQHmiqcO
‘You’ve got to be kidding me. Damn it, of all people!’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHM7ByvKZEP
Gabi-chan smiled warmly, pushing her door open but not stepping in yet. “I just moved in this morning. I haven’t had the chance to greet my neighbors yet. What a coincidence that you live here too, Kouya-kun.” She bowed slightly, her golden hair swaying. “Well then, Kouya-kun, I look forward to getting along with you.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgw4oekkaN
Kouya’s expression didn’t change. He muttered something under his breath and went inside, shutting his door firmly. Just the thought of an angel living next door made him restless.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ImZesyZbq
His apartment was simple but cozy. A small kitchen, a folding table, a bed by the window. He cooked dinner, ate quietly, cleaned up meticulously, and spent the evening at his computer, reading up on this strange, modern world. At exactly ten-thirty, he turned off the lights and lay down.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjKdPH8vF1
For someone like him—someone who could go without sleep for days—choosing to rest early was more a matter of principle than need. The Demon King who wished to live in peace needed a routine, after all.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqRbaRaqoZ
And so, he drifted off.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzzWTTzC50
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The night passed without incident.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWqdYXu4X5
At seven sharp, his eyes opened right before the alarm went off. He got up, washed his face, ate the leftover dinner, and slung his bag over his shoulder. The air outside was crisp and clean. The faint fragrance of spring flowers mixed with the chill morning breeze, brushing against his face and waking him completely.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CXkcqBBxK
The warm sunlight spilled down between buildings, soft and golden. It was almost… comfortable.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoqzOQSozBl
He glanced at the door beside his. Still closed. He wondered vaguely if the angel was awake, then shrugged it off. No reason to care.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE4LXzMvcvR
Walk together with her? Not a chance.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1AV3sTD1m
The Demon King preferred solitude over holy company.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw5cxT8VUTh
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Kouya disliked buses—the exhaust fumes made his head ache. Since school wasn’t far, walking was better. The rhythmic sound of his own footsteps against the pavement was oddly soothing.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTpB2Y0N54
But halfway down a narrow street, a familiar, panicked voice broke the calm.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ27PQFILQ7n
“D-don’t come any closer!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vmV6qeH1x
A low growl followed, echoing through the alley.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX9N7eNCVMN
“I am the great demon Satania! The one destined to rule Hell itself! If you value your life, flee before my terrifying power!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRiwRYX7IxB
The growl got louder.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkylI6Rmwj
“You still dare defy me? Then I’ll unleash my ultimate—ahhhh! No, don’t—!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcsUhlRrdR
Then came a desperate cry.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBo47mBS26R
“No! That’s my most precious thing!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLUYlYM5FS
Kouya stopped cold.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPN5jCdnHP
‘What the hell is going on now?’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIc6MDNIqg
Was a demon beast attacking a girl in broad daylight?46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfu5H5CMg30
Heart heavy with suspicion, he turned the corner—and came face to face with the “beast.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxrWHiEdql
It was charging toward him, eyes round and wide, staring straight into his.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkm901TOej
“……”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqaeIA6uUi
They locked eyes. The world went silent.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ7KlwyAFBk
Kouya groaned softly and rubbed his temple. He felt a headache forming.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEtFEGilySC
“Woof! Woof!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTwsFSQn5c
The so-called monster barked triumphantly, tail wagging as it strutted away on short legs like a victorious general.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJcyVm5trQd
“Ugh, it stole my bread again! Why does this keep happening…?” wailed the girl’s voice, thick with tears.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfV56ExYnl
Kouya glanced at her—red hair, small horns, ridiculous expression. The self-proclaimed “Great Demon Lord Satania” sat on the ground, sniffling.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaPxUlXsL0v
Well, at least the “enemy” was clear—a stray dog. White fur, sharp eyes, and a chunk of pineapple bread in its mouth. A pitifully normal thief.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXaH8rjV9HC
‘You’ve embarrassed all demons everywhere. Losing your breakfast to a dog? I should exile you from Hell myself.’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHjsohhJpH
He approached, looking down at her with faint annoyance.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡycIZtIIOV2
“Get up.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNPUPlsFnT5
She looked up, blinking tears away. “Y-you’re helping me?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8CImpocSJ
“No.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwmoThegyg
“Eh?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNXfQVk0w0
“You’re blocking the way.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmO6AIyCS8
Her lips trembled as she stood, muttering under her breath. “Kouya-kun, you’re so mean…”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3byIH3O7oK
“Hm? You know my name now? Yesterday you didn’t.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu7IEZ0Pgcu
“Ahaha…” She turned her face away, staring at the blank wall as if it were fascinating. “I-I didn’t go asking around or anything!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4aEr6AY29
Kouya sighed inwardly. ‘If I stay here any longer, I’ll lose brain cells.’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Yl9ozMEqw
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The morning classes passed slowly. The sunlight was warm, but Kouya couldn’t relax. Not with Gabi-chan—the perfect, rule-following angel—around.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAUGfA3Wfi
In fact, she’d become something of a class mascot. Everyone adored her.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xwUEeqtSG
She smiled like she radiated light. She helped everyone. She even took orders from that red-haired idiot.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUs2cYlPRV0
“Gabi-chan, I want juice.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWioLWRGH6z
“Of course. Here you go.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFOa4Bv2ns
“Gabi-chan, can I borrow your notes?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOSju2kfeW
“Sure! I copied Satania’s handwriting for fun.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEkm0BNyDc
“Gabi-chan, my shoulders hurt.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dxf9hiDSE
“Then let me massage them!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZXfprVcj9
Kouya buried his face in his hand. ‘What a saintly idiot. They’re treating her like a servant, and she’s loving it!’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKS76ZRFJWn
Then, during class, she passed him a note.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MjI3cdLuL
“Kouya-kun, are you free tomorrow?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV1RFONQSfD
He frowned, scribbling back: “Why?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7A0SBVeXWS
“I want to thank you for helping me. If you don’t mind, please come have lunch at my place tomorrow.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB16HqDU9VY
His reply was immediate: “No.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT7Eawv4hqD
But Gabi-chan didn’t back down. “Kouya-kun helped me, and I can’t rest until I repay you.” She’d even drawn a little doodle of a teary angel beside it.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbuy6Hrxrj
He wanted to say no again—but she lived next door. There was no escaping her persistence.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSEzo31b3ex
Skipping lunch to hide from her? Ridiculous.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfyWFkuWzdS
That would look like defeat.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgG2wJRv6RO
“…Fine. Just this once.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSdVndG6Cja
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By lunchtime, Kouya escaped to the rooftop again. He bought some bread and water and planned to eat in silence.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AdpfEdTu6
Of course, Satania was there too, clutching two rice balls and pretending she wasn’t looking at him.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOwHcoRLIX
He sighed. “You always eat alone?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMlzrvCmZB
“W-what? Of course not!” She flailed, cheeks flushed. “I just prefer to dine in solitude like a true demon! Not because I’m jealous or anything!”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCnChxvUJQ
‘Yeah, right,’ Kouya thought. ‘You’re just lonely.’46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ipOsI0z7E
Still, he didn’t press. Solitude suited him fine too.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjKlZgmz2ds
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Days blurred together. Before long, the first week of the new semester was over.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UFXdEibg0
After school, Kouya’s phone buzzed. Caller ID: Cousin.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Z6Tc36eBS
He hesitated, then answered.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjgpVka88S
A warm, slightly husky voice came through. “Hey, hey, Kouya? That you?”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxE9HbbiFLn
“It’s me.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVyQ0RORbg
“I’m your cousin Kobayashi,” she said with a small laugh. “I was supposed to pick you up for the opening ceremony, but something came up. I only just got some free time—sorry about that…”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxqWpuVNLK
“Anyway, Kouya, come to my place for dinner tonight.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7i3WS5zpTc
He instinctively said, “No need.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQUadBxf8vl
He didn’t like going to unfamiliar places, even family’s.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSzgP0ZOZjA
“You’re not still mad at me, are you?” she asked softly.46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSi0dm49emW
“…No.”46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DV0o1H96f
“Then come over tonight! Or I’ll come find you!” she declared, her tone playful yet commanding46Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMnJJBZTJj
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