With someone to keep an eye on Lucia she could ensure Mutsuki’s safety for the time being
The three-way stalemate between angels humans and demons was normally an annoyance but it came in handy here
She had something to do in the gap that opened up
She had been planning to do this for two weeks now but her bodyguard duties had prevented her from doing so Bringing him in front of the enemy was too dangerous And more importantly he
was too kind
Seeing her turn her blade on a classmate would be a shock
She left the school building and walked out onto the schoolyard The different sports teams had started practice at midday and were finishing up at this time
Ange arrived at the club building The large academy included an elementary middle and high school so it had a lot of club activities and thus needed a lot of club rooms She moved to the back of the D-shaped structures arranged like a labyrinth That created a perfect blind spot
Ange What’re you doing here
She had planned to call this girl here but she had conveniently found Ange instead Barely anyone ever came here so they were alone together
She was alone with Kurikara Saya her classmate
You aren’t part of a club right Are you here to see someone Oh could it be me
She laughed and gave her usual bright smile Her sporty softball practice uniform made her look all the more cheerful
It’s about the volleyball isn’t it I am worried since we haven’t been able to practice much I want to do it right if we can
She talked on and on even though Ange said nothing
Kurikara Saya was always like this She was a natural eternal optimist and her mere presence could cheer up her surroundings She had even approached the unsociable Ange and made friends with her
Ange hated humans but she did not hate that girl’s personality
The bright smile froze over at that cold phrase
Ange’s threateningly chilly atmosphere was enough to wipe that look from that eternal optimist of a classmate’s face
There’s something I want to ask you Do you remember this email
Eh Y-yes
Ange pulled out her cellphone and displayed the chain email sent to the entire class a little over a month before
I spotted Fujita and Jiyuuni Ange on a date Something smells fishy about them
A few random emoji were thrown in and it was sent by Saya
A little over a month before Saya had seen Mutsuki and Ange playing at the arcade
She had immediately told everyone else and the class had started teasing them over their relationship
Oh that Ah ha ha Sorry I’ve already apologized a ton haven’t I It was just a little joke so I never thought it would get that serious
That isn’t what I want to ask about
She pointed to the on a date part
This doesn’t say where the date was so only you know where you saw us
Y-yeah It was at the SeeDWalK arcade right Although it’s closed now after that gas explosion
Did you tell anyone else
No The email spread further than I thought and it got way out of hand Our teacher was really mad too
Yes that’s right You told me that before
She put away the phone
Instead she pulled out her pendant and removed the wing-shaped top That was Ange’s weapon
It manifested into Prominence the divine sword created from an angel’s flames
In other words only you could have set a trap at that arcade
She took a step forward
Overpowered by the defender of the holy law Saya took a step back
It’s a shame Kurikara Saya I actually liked you better than Stupid Mutsuki at least
I will fulfill my duty I will do what I must as an angel
Bluish-white flames burst from her back like wings and she took another step forward Saya was frozen in place by the sudden development
Reveal yourself Black Cat
When the flames enveloped her the thread of tension seemed to snap
Her widened eyes softened
Almost like she was grinning
Mutsuki suddenly raised his head
Fujita What is it
Oh nothing
When his teacher spoke up he looked back to the desk She was giving him some simple guidance on his grades this term and on studying for the entrance exams starting the following year
He thought he had heard Ange’s voice so he smiled bitterly
He had been a little worried about what she was doing He was pretty sure she would be fine if an enemy showed up but still
Now Fujita There are no problems with your grades or your records so I think you should stay at the academy for high school
Yes I intend to My parents suggested the same thing
Very good Oh but what was with that last test You scored far below your average I know you’re living with Jiyuuni now but is that why
Um Ah ha ha I was having some difficulties and couldn’t focus Sorry I’ll work harder next time
He had been a little worried but it looked like the meeting would be over before long
This shouldn’t be much of a problem but if it interferes with your schoolwork let me know The school will do what it can to support you
Katsue Subaru was not the friendliest person but she took her work seriously She made sure to meet one-on-one with every single student for these meetings