Here's the next chapter. Sorry that my late upload. Before my schedule was a chapter within two days, and three at most. Many of you don't know this, but I am about to graduate and go onto college. So I have a bunch of spare time on my hand, while at the same time, not so much. With everything going on, my motivation for writing sometimes wane, but I will continue this. Be sure of that. 

But I do want to say this in advance just in case, that there might not be as frequent of uploads as there were. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter 6- A new challenger approaches

A couple of days has since passed since the debacle regarding Kuro and the club. Which has been disbanded. Settling back down, Kuro toned down her pompous attitude when talking to other girls. Although, she still let one or two words slip, it was a much needed improvement from before.

Another day ended as usual. And as per usual, Kuro jumped onto Kouta as soon as the bell rang, signaling the end of school. “Let’s hurry up and go!” Kuro energetically urged. Trying to quiet her down, Kouta packed up and was ready to leave.

“Excuse me. Is Kouta here?” A tranquil voice called out, capturing the attention of everyone. Everyone focus on the door as a lone individual made her way in. Instantly, everyone breaths were taken away.

If Rin was considered beautiful, then this stranger would be categories as gorgeous. From her long flowing chestnut color hair to her near perfect complexion. One would wonder just how someone can truly be this beautiful.

Much like Rin, she was also stacked when it came to her voluminous chest. Standing tall, she radiated grace and composure. Each step she took only exemplified her methodic movement.

Walking forward, she casted her elegant across the classroom before settling on Kouta. An affectionate smile emerge as she strutted over. “Ah, Kouta here you are.”

“Who is this Cow?” Kuro whispered, eyeing the stranger with complete skepticism. Covering her mouth, Kouta panicked. “Shhhh! What did we say about the names?” Calming her down, Kouta got to answering Kuro’s question. “She’s a third year here, Himura Eto.” Glancing back to Eto, Kouta finally addressed the patient Eto. “Forgive me, is there something you need Eto?”

“It is of no consequence.” Chuckled Eto. “In truth, I merely dropped by to see her.” Turning her attention away from Kouta, she and Kuro stared at one another. “It’s a pleasure to meet Kuro.” Extending her hand forward, Kuro skeptically watched her. Watching her for a good minute, they shook hands.

“I heard quite a lot about you Kuro. Now we get to see the rumored girlfriend of Kouta.” Striking up a conversation, a childish grin popped up on Kuro’s face. “Well, he and I are the perfect couple after all.” Tightening her grip with Kouta’s, she was trying to show off.

Keeping a neutral expression, Eto remained the same. “I see. You certainly are beautiful.” Throwing off a compliment, Kuro remained silent. With nothing left to say, Eto made her way out. Leaving behind a tired Kouta.

Letting out an exasperated sigh, Kouta lied back in his chair while Kuro kept her stare fixated on her until she finally left. Before any of the two could act, a third individual intervened. “So Kouta!” Receiving a slap on the back, it turned out to be Izumi. A michesious grin plastered all over face.

“So what did you did this time?” Izumi, squeezing in, he clung to Kouta. “I didn’t do anything!” Kouta yelped, trying to defend himself.

“What is referring about Kouta?” Kuro asked, getting in the middle of their conversation. Before Kouta could shut Izumi up, he answered her question. “Well you see, she and Kouta are quite close.” Wording his sentence in a suggestive manner, Kuro expression immediately darkened.  

“Ohh, do continue.” Kuro asked, her voice filled with a hidden malice.

“It isn’t like that!” Before the situation could get any worse, Kouta intervened, pushing Izumi away. “She asked me out a couple of times and that’s it!” Getting straight to the point, Kouta tried to appease Kuro. The matter that Izumi was referring to was to the fact of Eto persistence.

Out of all the girls that tried to ask Kouta out, at the top of the list was Eto. In the beginning, she would always get straight to the point and ask Kouta directly. Eventually she settled down, but Kouta knew that she wasn’t going to give up so easily. What made the dilemma worse was due to her status. Not much is known about Eto. She’s smart, beautiful and quite influential, but that’s about it.  

Calming Kuro down, the two were finally on their way home. On days like these, Kuro would cling to his arm all the way home, while going off about her day. But this time, she was silent as if deep in thought. Seeing her change in behavior, Kouta couldn’t help but worry.  

“Hey. Is something wrong?” Kouta asked to which Kuro responded with silence for a couple of seconds. “I don’t want you hanging around that woman.”

“Eto? How many times do I have tell you? She is--“

“I don’t meant it like that.” Speaking up, she quickly cut Kouta off. “I just don’t like her. She looks and act kind, but secretly, she’s probably a bitch!” Hearing Kuro’s comment, Kouta couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

“It wouldn’t kill you to be a little nice.” Kouta wishfully commented. The rest of the time, they walked home in silent.

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“See ya!” Waving good bye to his friends, Izumi walked in the opposite directions of his friends. Walking home from arcade. Izumi strolled through the crowded streets all the while reminiscing on the day.

“Man I wished she would have come to me instead of Kouta.” Grumbling to himself, the issue that Izumi was lamenting was regarding Eto. In truth, Izumi once had a crush on her. But as usual, he rarely showed an inkling of his true feelings.

As much as Izumi wanted to complain, he knew a relationship wouldn’t even work between them. For starters, he had never once asked a girl out. Let alone know the steps required to maintain a healthy and stable relationship. As much as Izumi hated to admit it, Kouta would be a better partner than Izumi.

Scratching his head in frustration. Izumi tried to put the matter aside and focus on something else. While walking down the busy street, something bumped into Izumi. “Hey! Watch it…” Izumi stopped midsentence when he looked upon the person. It was none other than Eto.

She was short of breath, her face red and flustered. Sweat gleaned down her face and neck, as if she sprinted a marathon. “You’re…Kouta’s friend right?!” A look of desperation could be seen within her eyes.

Surprised, Izumi had little time to react to her question, before being interrupted again. “There you are.” Hearing a sudden voice, he turned his attention towards the voice. Pushing people aside, a group of boys around his age came into view. Upon seeing them, Eto’s body quivered.

“Do you know how much of a hassle you have been? Now come over…” a lone boy called out, reaching out to grab Eto. However Izumi quickly pulled Eto backed away from them. “I don’t know what you want with her, but back off.” Threatening them, the atmosphere around them tensed up.

Spreading out, the pursuers surrounded the Izumi and Eto, cutting off any chance of escaping. They didn’t look to be giving up so easily. “Just give us the girl and we’ll leave you alone. We wouldn’t want a fight to break ou--“

The man didn’t even finished his sentence before Izumi fist made contact with his fist, sending him backwards. “As if I would even let you.” Izumi commented to himself. Taken by surprise, Izumi wasted no time and started the fight himself. Attacking without any hesitation, Izumi fought without any restraint.

The men slowly recovered their senses when around half of them were knocked down. Charging at Izumi, they had a hard time landing a good blow on him. He was light on his feet, dodging all the punches that was thrown at him.

The fight garnered mass attention and everyone was keeping their distance as Izumi fought. However, he knew that it was only a matter of time before they eventually over power him. As such, he used everything to his advantage, including the people around him.

With such a massive crowd, Izumi would sometime pull people in and used them as distractions. This enable him to stop one of their incoming attacks or a small shield. Causing a small panic amongst the people, he used that moment to escape with Eto in hand.

Running without looking back and pushing past everyone, they cut through everyone. Eventually they lost them but they still ran. They only stopped once they reached a deserted park. Running out of breath, they final had a moment to rest.

“A…Ar..yo…alri..ght?” Exasperated, Izumi managed to get his words out. Eto, too was taking the time to catch her breath. “Yes.” Answering back, Izumi realized that they have been holding hands for the entire trip. Realizing this, he immediately let go of her hands.

“What were with those guys back there?” Izumi asked, after calming down.

“They…they were picking on some of our girls from our school. So I decided to step in, one thing led to another and then…” Izumi quietly raised his hand, to show that she didn’t need to continue. A tranquil silence came to pass as the two stood close to one another. Unsure of what to do next.

“Thank you very much for saving me Izumi.” Thanking him, Eto was the first that broke the silence. A warm smile accompanied the thank you, it was enough to cause Izumi to blush and look away. Silently, he was glad that his face was red from running, or else Eto might see his blush.

“No problem, although I’m a bit surprise you know who I am.” Returning the thanks, Izumi was caught off guard when he heard his name. All this time, he doubted that she even knew his name as she always eyes on Kouta.

“What kind of question is that?” Eto chuckled. “You are Koizumi Izumi, a first year student. I have seen you hanging around the school multiple times. I’ve also heard a number of rumors about you.”

“Rumors? Like what?” Izumi asked, his curiosity peaked.

A veil smile emerged on Eto face as she listed them. “Well some rumor say you’re a hoodlum, while other say you’re energetic and nice. No doubt your appearance influence those rumors. Then there are talk about your looks and demeanor. Some say you’re appear as such because of intimidation, other say it’s just for looks.”

Going on, the two engaged in a peaceful conversation. Slowly the anxiety in his stomach subsided. Realizing the time, Izumi bid farewell only to be stopped by Eto once again. “Please wait.” She plead.

“What is it?” Izumi asked.

“Before you go, I would like to thank you for saving me.”

“What? No there’s no ne--“

“But I must!” Cutting Izumi off, Eto was insistent on repaying him back. Unsure of what to do next, he gave in. A large smile began to form on Eto’s face. “Great! I don’t know you all too well Izumi, so I’m a bit hesitant on what to get you. So how about this? If there is anything you want, so long as it is in my power, I shall happily comply.”

Hearing her offer, Izumi froze up for a second. One part of his mind wanted to agree immediately while the rational part of his mind tried to talk him out of it. As the two minds conflict with one another, Izumi anxiety on swell up again. Boiling over, he eventually came to his answer.

“A…kiss!” Giving his answer, a deafening silence came to pass. Instantly, Izumi covered up his mouth. It was as if his mouth had a will of his own. ‘What the hell did I say?!’ he screamed in his mind, completely embarrassed by his own words. Unable to face Eto directly, the thought of running away came to Izumi.

However, before Izumi could do anything Eto yet again stepped in. “Sure.” Hearing her solitary response, Izumi froze up again. Slowly turning his head towards Eto, she didn’t look embarrass one bit. “A…re y…ou sure?” Stuttered Izumi, unable to calm down.

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“I did say I would do anything, so long as it is feasibly possible. Although, I was a bit surprise by your forward response. Don’t tell me you have a crush on me.” Chuckling, Izumi face flared at her comment. Lowering his head to avoid eye contact, Eto smiled again. This time however, there was something wrong.

Unlike her previous smile which were warm and charming, there was a sense of maliciousness and coldness from her smile. “Well this certainly makes things a lot easier.” Whispering to herself, Eto placed both her hands on his face and urged his face forward.

Caught off guard, Izumi and Eto’s lips meet; the two kissed. Part of Izumi wondered if it was going to be a safe kiss, like a kiss on the cheek. Instead, it was a full on kiss. Instinctively pulling away, Eto kept Izumi grounded. The two locked lips with one another under the starry sky.

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The next day, Kouta and Kuro were walking to school as always. Every day, they followed the same rhythm. The two would walk to school, all the while Kuro clung to Kouta. This time it was much different. Kuro still clung to his arm, but this time she was silent for most of the walk to school. Her eyes were vigilant, on watch for something.

Making all the way to school, Kuro didn’t let up. Despite her suspicious action, Kouta couldn’t be help but swept within all of it. And too was Kouta on his guard. “Yo, Kouta!” Reaching their classroom, Kouta received a surprised slap on his back.

Spinning around, it turned out to be Izumi whom hit him. Recognizing him, Kouta relaxed and addressed Izumi. “Don’t scare me like that!” Kouta complained, only for Izumi to beam a gigantic smile at him. As the two talked, Kouta took notice of something. Izumi seemed a bit more jovial than before.

His words were louder and he seemed to be energetic. He jumped from topic to topic, not even allowing Kouta a chance to respond correctly. Unsure if it was merely a hunch, he decided to ask. Only for Izumi to say. “Wouldn’t you like to know?” Swinging his arm around, it was clear that something wonderful had happen.

Not one to pry, Kouta left it at that. During their conversations, Kuro stared intensely at Izumi. It didn’t take long before Izumi took notice. “Like what you see?” Izumi jokingly asked. She continued staring at him only to scoff and turn her attention away.

Ignoring her strange action class began as per usual. Everything was as normal as it gets, school began and ended as per usual. As the final bell signal the end of the day, everyone packed up as per usual.

“Yo Kouta!” Hearing Izumi call, he ran over. “Are you going home already? Come on, let’s hang out!” Grabbing his arm, Izumi pulled Kouta away only to be stopped by Kuro, who clung to his other arm.

“Sorry but we are going home.” Holding her ground, the three of them were at an impasse. “Come on, I know you love him but there have to be limits.” Izumi grumbled. “Ever since Kuro transferred in, you’ve always head home. Aren’t we friends?” Raising a valid point, Kouta was silent. Thinking about it, he was right.

Looking back to Kuro, she glared at Izumi with immense hatred. However, Izumi didn’t back down and looked her directly in the eye. “Do you know we call these type of girlfriends? Over-obsessive” Whispering his last words, it looked that Izumi was trying to pick a fight.

Continuing their stare down, Kouta was caught in the middle of it. Before either two could act, a voice called out. “Kuro? Is Kuro still here?” Hearing her named being called, everyone turned to see a teacher at the door.

Glancing back to one another, Kuro was the first to break away. “Yes, is there something you need?” Kuro questioned. “Yes, there is something we need to discuss. It relates to your participation in class. Please follow me to the staff room.”

Hearing the teachers reply, Kouta immediately understood the issue. Since transferring in, Kuro did little to nothing in school. All assignment, tests and work assigned to her was promptly ignored. Kuro stared at the teacher for a few seconds before removing herself from Kouta.

“You better not leave without me.” Leaving with her warning, Kuro followed the teacher.

“With her out the way, let’s go!” Once Kuro was gone, Izumi dragged Kouta out of his seat. Reluctantly, Kouta gave in and the two walked and talked. Before Kouta and Izumi would hang out all the time, so it was a breath of fresh air for Kouta being separated from Kuro.

Taking the lead, Kouta followed Izumi. “Hey Izumi…where are we going?” For a while now, Izumi had just lead Kouta to who no knows where. Stopping for a second, Izumi continued forward; ignoring Kouta’s question.

Catching up to him, they stopped at a door. Leading Kouta in, a blank room welcomed them. “Where are w…AHHHHHH!” Before Kouta could finish his sentence, his entire body shook. Electricity coursed through his body, catching him off guard.

The shock stopped but the pain still resided. Losing all of his strength, his knees felt like jelly. Collapsing on the ground, his version was blurred. A terrible headache hammered at his brain, his conscious slowly slipping away.

“Oh, are you still awake?” Hearing Izumi faint voice, Kouta barely made out Izumi as he bended down to look at him. A genuine look of surprise could be seen on his face.

“I…zum…wh..a.t ar…yo.u d..oiing?” Kouta sheeply asked, mustering all of his strength to keep his eye open.

“Sorry about that. This was supposed to knock you out instantly.” Raising his hand, Izumi held a Taser in his hand.

“Wh..y ar…e. yo..u…” Slowly all of his strength was leaving along with his conscious.

“Again I’m sorry. But this is for Her so do us both a favor and pass out already.” Looking to Izumi, Kouta couldn’t help but feel that everything was wrong. There was a change in his entire demeanor. His words were monotone, as if he was reading from a script. His eyes were null and void, there was no sign on the energetic Izumi that Kouta knew.

A puppet than a person.

Darkness crept into his mind, before blanketing everything in darkness. Once again he found himself floating in the sea of darkness. Proof that he was dead/unconscious.

“I was wondering when you are going to show up.” Hearing a voice in the vast darkness, Kouta looked to see Kuro floating about with a bored expression.

“Kuro? What are you doing here?” Kouta asked, growing more confuse of the situation.

“I’m just here to give you a heads up Kouta. When you wake up, you’ll find yourself at the Whore’s mercy. Don’t worry, I sent help to distract the Whore until I have arrive. Also, if you let her do anything to you. I’ll kill you!” Leaving with a vague answer, Kouta felt light shining within the darkness. Kouta was waking up.

Slowly his eyes opened. Awake, a dim lite room welcomed Kouta. ‘Where am I this time?’ Kouta wondered. Waking up, Kouta realized that he was lying on a massive bed. Trying to stand up, Kouta was stopped by a sudden jerk. Looking to his sides, his arms were shackled.

“You’re finally awake, Kouta.” Hearing a sweet voice, his eyes darted across the room. Hearing light footsteps, he focused his sight on one point. Carefully watching, Kouta eyes widened at the sight before him.

“Eto…” Uttering the name in disbelief, a smile rose on her face. Stepping into the light, the perpetrator was indeed Eto. Eto wasn’t dressed in her normal uniform rather, a skimpy looking outfit. It wouldn’t even be classified as clothing rather thin cloth. It was no different from being an underwear gown.

What was truly bizarre were some of her features. A pair of wings extended from her back, albeit folded. A tail swung between her legs and two small curved horns could be seen at the top of her head.

Her ‘attire’ resembled a sexy lingerie. They barely covered up her body, allowing for plenty of skin to show. Her voluminous chest was among the few location decently covered. Despite being tied down, Kouta couldn’t help but stare at the other worldly beauty before him.

From her slender arms and bountiful waist to her plumb but tender legs and complexion. She exudes an aura of eroticism. No matter how hard Kouta tried, he couldn’t look away.

“Do you like what you see Kouta?” She asked in a suggestive voice, her hips swayed and breasts bounce with every step she took towards him. Each motion delicately crafted to charm Kouta. Crawling up to him, she rubbed her body against his.

A fragrant perfume of rosemary filled the air, each breath of air filling his lung with the intoxicating smell. Hazing from the perfume, Eto unbuttoned his shirt and ran her finger along his well-toned chest. The coldness of her finger, caused him to react for a second.

“Ohh, sorry.” Eto apologies with a chuckle. “But I did get to see your cute reaction.” Licking the finger that touched Kouta's bare skin.

“What…are you, Eto?” Speaking subconsciously, a memory of Rin’s and Kuro conversation came to his mind. “You’re an Ajin, aren’t you?”

Eto’s smile grew, showing that his answer was indeed correct. “Congratulation! You are indeed correct, I am an Ajin. More specifically, I am a succubus.”

Listening to Eto, his eyes widened into circles. Succubus, creatures of the night. They are creatures which thrives on human lust. They are all always female and take the forms of humans, making it easier to hunt. The first image that came to Kouta was a scandalously dressed woman with wings, horns and a tail. So far, Eto fit the description perfectly.

Taken back by his surprise, Eto relished in Kouta’s expression. “Don’t worry, I won’t do anything. Not to you Kouta.” Rubbing her hands along the side of his face, she took her time. Savory every moment the two were together.

“Sorry, but I find that hard to believe. You somehow brainwashed Izumi, so why not do the same to me?” Kouta asked, managing to keep his calm. Eto simply chuckled yet again. “That may be true, but you’re different. You see, we succubus also desire our own pleasure. In order to find that, we must seek our true partner. I believe you are mine.”

An insatiable hunger could be seen in her eyes, a predator looking down upon its prey. Her gaze was very similar to Kuro, albeit it with less intensity. But that didn’t stop a chill from crawling up his spine, causing him to shake.

“Don’t worry, this will feel really good for the both of us. I guarantee it will be infinitely times better than anything you have done with that pipsqueak.” Not waiting for Kouta answer, Eto proceeded to mount herself on top of Kouta’s body. Just as she reached to undone his pants, something flew towards her.

Sensing the projectile at the last second, Eto jumped out of the way. Missing its target, it landed with a thud; sticking out of the bed frame. Kouta easily recognized the object; it was a paper talisman.

“You know, it’s quite rude to throw things at people. Rin Minami.” Speaking into the empty space, another pair of footsteps could be heard. Stepping into the light, Rin appeared.

“Say’s the kidnapper.” Rin retorted, her eyes darted towards Kouta for a quick second before lying back on Eto. “Prepare to be cleanse!”

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Cat fight part 2!! This time, I would like to see who do you think will win between the two character. Note that my decision has already been made, so this will just be a fun insight of you readers opinion. 

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