A Witch's Goal

4.

“Now, where shall we go?”

“To be with Iruma-kins!” Clara immediately responded to Opera's question, making you chuckle as Atticus watched the rowdy girl in curiosity. 

Clara began to run, only to be stopped by Ameri. “Then it won't be a competition.” Ameri said.

“Oh, yeah…” Clara trailed off, making Ameri let go of the young demoness. Clara pouted as she continued. “But I still wanna be with him.”

You shake your head at the interaction, a sigh involuntarily coming out of you. It was quite cute to see Clara be attached to Iruma.

“Makka-chan! Your outfit is super cute!” Clara happily complimented Ameri with a smile, abruptly changing the subject while also surprising Ameri. 

“Huh?”

“It does look lovely on you.” Opera added, walking closer to the two with Atticus, both of the two holding hands while Atticus' other hand is holding yours.

You quietly watch as the 5 demons continue to interact with one another. The 3 demons from the Misfits Class pushed the Student Council President, who could only sputter in embarrassment. 

The sight brought a small smile to your face, fond of how well those demons get along well with one another. As you glance to the side to gesture to follow the teenagers,  you realize that someone was staring at you.

“Opera-san.” You greeted them, turning away from them to gently nudge Atticus forward. “Why don't you let Clara-chan hold your hand? Mama will follow right behind.”

Atticus stared up at you, bangs having been pinned to the side. He pouted, but nodded anyway and ran to catch up with the 4 teens. 

“[Name].” Opera said as soon as Atticus was away from hearing distance. “How have you and Atticus been?”

“We're fine. How are you?” You replied stiffly, eyes forward and not meeting theirs. You still have a child to look after.

“I'm well. Though, I still wonder why you did what you did.” Opera said, their voice unshaking and calm. “I won't ask questions. However, I can't promise that I am patient enough to wait for you to give me answers.”

Your eyes closed for a moment before opening them to sneak a look at their face. Only to find that they weren't looking at you and were instead staring straight ahead. “So, you won't tell them?”

“Even if I did, they wouldn't remember.”

You went quiet, searching for the right words in response to what they said. You open your mouth, but quickly shut it. Choosing to stay silent, the two of you followed after the rest of the group in a strange yet comfortable silence. 

——&——

Your group ended up in the Mall, in a clothing boutique for Maidens. The three students from the Misfit Class, Elizabetta, Kerori, and Clara, gave you a teasing look. Whatever they were cooking up in their head, you didn't like it whatsoever. 

In fact, them giving you a teasing look wouldn't make sense in such a situation. 

“[Name]-sensei, what kind of demon catches your fancy?” Caim, during one of your study sessions at the library, had unfortunately asked.

A few students looked up in interest, as Alice scold the demon bird. “You fool! We're studying, not wondering about [Name]-sensei's personal life!”

“I'll study harder if you tell me!” Caim exclaimed, completely ignoring Alice.

“Why do you ask?” You asked.