DxD: Transfer Student

Chapter 15: Swimsuits, Stray Devils, and Dangerous Deals

"You can ask, but you'd investigate independently if I didn't tell you, right?"

"Promise you won't get mad?"

"I promise."

Badr nodded, cleared his throat, and smiled as he asked:

"Mai, which publication and issue is your swimsuit photo book from? Can I still buy it?"

Mai Sakurajima: "...??"

After a stunned pause, Mai suddenly reached out and pinched the soft flesh on Badr's waist, twisting it hard.

Badr's expression remained unchanged, though the corner of his mouth twitched unnaturally:

"Mai, you promised not to get mad."

"I'm not mad."

Mai Sakurajima's face displayed a gentle smile, perfect in her expression, while her hand continued to twist.

"You promised not to get mad."

"I said I'm not mad."

"You promised not to get mad."

"I've already said I'm not mad."

The two continued this repetitive exchange as they walked towards the apartment building.

...

After sending Mai Sakurajima home, Badr planned to head back himself. However, he suddenly received a call from Rias.

Raising an eyebrow slightly, Badr answered the phone.

"President?"

"Badr, I need you to come to the clubroom. Can you make it?"

"Sure, I'll be right there."

Without asking why, Badr immediately agreed.

His feelings for Rias were complicated. On the one hand, they had a master-servant relationship; on the other hand, Rias doted on him.

Usually, would other high-ranking devils sleep naked with their servants?

At least from Badr's probing, it seemed Rias hadn't done so with Akeno Himejima or Koneko Toujou...

It seemed like this only happened with him...

Shaking his head, Badr didn't think much more of it. No matter what, Rias was his master and wouldn't harm him, making her someone he could trust.

Upon arriving at the clubroom, he found Rias, Akeno Himejima, and Koneko Toujou already there.

"President, Akeno, Koneko," Badr greeted each of them.

Seeing Badr arrive, Rias nodded gently:

"I apologize for calling you all here on a Saturday."

Badr and the others assured her it was no problem.

"How's your contract negotiation going, Badr?" Rias asked with a smile.

...Why did that sound like a family member asking about a girlfriend?

"I encountered some difficulties. I'm resolving them and should have it signed by tomorrow." Badr replied softly, a bit helplessly.

"Ara ara, don't be discouraged. Signing a contract isn't easy. Communication with your contract partner is essential." Akeno said with a warm smile, gently encouraging him.

"As long as you try hard, you'll succeed," Koneko added, her short silver hair framing her striking golden eyes, which stared unblinkingly at Badr.

Badr smiled lightly, "I understand."