Entering the clinic again with Moka in his arms and Kurumu following behind him, Tsukune looked around for Mayumi.

She’s not here?

“Who’s not here?”

Mayumi’s quiet but clearly furious voice terrifies both Kurumu and Tsukune, causing them to scream.

“AHHH!!”

“Ahhhh!”

“Quiet!”

Mayumi's voice carried such power that the two students found themselves unable to speak.

“Tsukune, carry Moka to one of the beds.”

He does as he’s told.

After carefully setting down Moka on one of the clinic’s beds, Tsukune, along with Kurumu, is forced to listen to Mayumi’s hour-long scolding about how the clinic isn’t a place for fights, seduction, or any type of roughhousing.

“Do you know how many bureaucratic hoops I have to jump through to get that window fixed?!”

Tsukune and Kurumu looked guilty as Mayumi continued to berate them.

Eventually, Mayumi ends her tirade. Sighing, Mayumi gently rubs the exposed skin of her bandaged face. Speaking in her usual nurse tone, she asks the two of them a question

“Now, are you two sick?”

Tsukune and Kurumu quickly shake their head.

“Good! Now, get out!”

Mayumi kicks out both Tsukune and Kurumu out of the clinic.

Outside of the clinic, without Mayumi to terrify the two of them, both Kurumu and Tsukune heave a sigh of relief.

Turning toward each other, they couldn’t help but laugh, amused by the absurdity of their situation. After a while, they eventually calm down.

They then look at each other again. Kurumu couldn’t help but blush.

W-was Tsukune always this good-looking?

Tsukune smiled as he watched Kurumu look away.

I’m sure of it. She only acted like that because it’s the norm for monsters… I want to get to know these monsters more… I can’t get stuck in my views as a human if I want to live here with Moka.

Kurumu looked at Tsukune again and saw his determined eyes.

S-So… strong… I… I underestimated him…

Feeling flustered, Kurumu couldn’t help but fidget her arms.

“Tsu-Tsu-”

“Kurumu.”

Tsukune’s voice stops Kurumu from speaking. She turns her full attention toward him.

“Can we talk somewhere more private?”

Kurumu looks around and finds at least a dozen other students are watching them. She’s never been the type to shy from a crowd’s attention but being seen with Tsukune caused her to feel nervous.

“Y-Yes!”

Tsukune leads Kurumu to one of the private areas where Moka and him usually hang out.

“S-So, what did you want to talk about?”

Kurumu asks.

Tsukune gathers all of his resolve and replies.

“Kurumu, I want you to please leave me and Moka alone.”

Kurumu felt her heart stop hearing those words but she forced herself to make a neutral expression.

“I know that you’re looking for your destined one… and you need all the men you want in your harem but… Moka isn’t competing with you. She just wants to enjoy a peaceful school life without bothering anyone. We’ll do our best so you won’t be bothered. So, please Kurumu… if you’re going to make a harem or do other things, please leave us out of it.”

Kurumu wanted to speak but she stopped herself. After pushing Tsukune and Moka to the edge, she couldn’t just say she wouldn’t do those things anymore. At the very least, she needed to give them a day off.

Bowing in front of Tsukune, Kurumu apologizes.

“I’m sorry! I… I’m sorry for trying to hurt you and Moka…”

Tsukune heaves a sigh of relief, expecting Kurumu to get angry at him. Returning to a neutral position, Kurumu then looks at Tsukune and studies his calm face.

Black hair… brown eyes… a nervous twitch… Tsukune… I don’t know why… you look… you look so good… I… did I find you?

Filled with confusing feelings, Kurumu then gives Tsukune a reassuring smile.

“Don’t worry Tsukune! I promise that starting from now on, I won’t bother you and Moka about that harem plan of mine.”

Seeing Kurumu’s face, devoid of clear indications of betrayal or deceit, Tsukune nods.

“Thank you Kurumu. I hope that, moving forward, we’ll have an amicable relationship.”

Tsukune extends his hand to shake Kurumu’s hand but she instead leans forward and pulls him into a tight embrace.

Tsukune trembles as he feels Kurumu’s immense assets squish onto his body.

She then whispers.

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“In succubus culture… we don’t do handshakes… we hug as a greeting or goodbye. This is goodbye for now, okay?”

Weirdly enough, Tsukune felt a bit sad from that but he shakes his head.

This is for the better. This way, Moka will be safe.

Kurumu pulls away and gives Tsukune a playful wink.

“See you around Tsukune!”

She then walks away.

Tsukune looks away. He didn’t want to see her walk away in fear of changing his mind.

What is this feeling? It must be remnants of her magical charm.

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After school ended, Kurumu went back to her dorm room, ignoring the adoring attention of all her previous male fans. Despite her efforts, her mind was focused on Tsukune.

What are you doing Kurumu!?! You’re a succubus, you’re not supposed to focus on one man, at least not until you’ve found your destined one.

Upon entering her cozy room, Kurumu collapsed face-down onto her bed. She then vigorously shook her legs up and down to rid her body of tension. After a moment of movement, she stopped and rolled over, eventually coming to rest against the wall, gazing up at the ceiling.

Tsukune…

Kurumu’s heart started pounding when she whispered Tsukune’s name in her mind.

Tsukune…

Repeating it again made her heart rate speed up even more.

Grabbing one of her stuffed toys, Kurumu hugs it with her entire body. She felt a heat spread around her entire body as her legs started to fidget. She could feel electricity flowing through her body as her thoughts about Tsukune continued.

Tsukune…

Pursing her lips, Kurumu whispered his name.

“Tsukune…”

The heat in her body continued to burn as she moved familiarly while thinking about the man who saved her. She closed her eyes as the heat in her body started to peak.

“Tsukune!”

She trembles, clutching the stuffed toy tightly with a sense of desperation. After a bit, Kurumu lets go of the toy and covers her face with both hands. She grits her teeth in annoyance but also in relief.

It’s him… It’s definitely him…

Removing the hands covering her face, Kurumu had clear eyes.

My destined one.

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Cottus toiled away in a bustling room filled with scattered papers of every kind, diligently attempting to finish the seemingly endless stack of paperwork before him. In reality, he could swiftly complete the task if only he were permitted to assume his true form.

“You know that’s not true.”

“Why are we even doing this?!”

“Let’s just burn all this paper!”

Multiple voices emanated from Cottus' featureless mask, engaged in a cacophonous argument with one another. Though this inner turmoil threatened to persist, the dominant voice ultimately subdued the discord, imposing silence upon the rest.

“Enough.”

Heaving a sigh of relief, Cottus continued to work until he finally landed on a certain document.

“A request from the black hounds?”

After seeing the organization's name, Cottus turned his attention toward the official document.

Opening it, he finds an official request from the organization for his master.

Dear Mikogami,

Subject: Request for Permission to Conduct Investigation

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of one of my agents, Lucas, an agent dedicated to the arrest, capture, and if needed, slaying of rogue monsters that refuse to participate with laws set by the sleeping parade convention.

After enough investigation, we found out that the rogue vampire that Lucas has been tracking for months found asylum in your academy and enrolled as a student. As you know, rogue vampires raise concerns regarding potential risks to public safety. In light of this, our organization is seeking permission to conduct a thorough investigation on your grounds, with Lucas going in as a student.

Our trained agents are equipped with the necessary expertise and resources to perform a comprehensive assessment of the situation. We assure you that our investigation will be conducted with the utmost professionalism and discretion, with minimal disruption to your operations.

We understand the importance of maintaining security and confidentiality within your premises. Rest assured, Lucas will adhere to all relevant protocols and guidelines established by your organization. Any findings obtained during the investigation will be promptly communicated to your designated representative.

We kindly request your cooperation and assistance in granting our agents access to your grounds for the purpose of conducting this investigation. Your cooperation in this matter is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of all parties involved.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further information or clarification regarding this request. We sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to your favorable response.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely,

Sullivan Caine

Black Hounds Master Hunter

Cottus stared at the piece of paper in front of him, considering if he should just burn it.

“Burn it!”

“I think we should rip it apart.”

“Destroy it.”

Cottus frowned. It was rare for all of his voices to agree.

But he knew that throwing away this document might result in an issue later. After all, the human-monster agreement is always tense. He didn’t want to be the reason for this flimsy agreement to break.

He would kill me if I did.

Standing up, Cottus puts the document in a folder and exits his office.

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Despite the incident with Kurumu, Tsukune attended school as per usual. He was afraid but he somehow believed that he would be fine.

This is worrying.

His lack of fear terrified him but knowing that Moka was here to protect him calmed him down.

That’s even more worrying!

Aware of the massive difference between a noble vampire like Moka and a completely mediocre human like him, Tsukune still couldn’t help but want to be useful to her.

I don’t want to be a burden…

Tsukune tapped impatiently as he waited near the intersection of the female and male dorms.

“Hey, Tsukune!”

Upon hearing a familiar voice, Tsukune turns to his neighbor. Hermann waves his hand, his trademark eye-covering bangs swaying gently with his gestures.

“Hermann, good morning.”

Tsukune politely greets his neighbor.

I don’t really want to antagonize any monster in this school.

Standing beside Tsukune, Hermann asks him a question.

“So, you aren’t going to the academy yet?”

Tsukune shakes his head.

“No, I uh… I’m waiting for Moka.”

Hermann nods at that. A mischievous smile forms on his face.

“You’re real lucky Tsukune, bagging a hottie like her.”

Hermann’s playful voice was clearly teasing Tsukune.

“Wh-what do you mean by that?!”

With his eyes obscured by his bangs, it was difficult to determine whether Hermann's smile was benevolent or malevolent. Tsukune chose to believe it was the former.

“You know what I mean.”

Hermann then gives Tsukune a playful pat and he walks away.

“See you at the academy!”

Tsukune responds with a wave as he watches Hermann walk down the path. Tsukune heaved a sigh of relief when Hermann was gone.

I don’t dislike him… but… it’s hard to make friends when you know they can snap you in half or cut you into pieces.

Before Tsukune could relax, he heard another person calling out to him.

“Tsukune!”

With a smile, Tsukune turns toward the voice and sees Moka waving her hand toward him.

As they walk together along their usual route to the academy, Moka raises the topic of the rosary and recounts how it began communicating with her, specifically to caution her about Kurumu.

“What? The rosary started talking to you?”

Moka nods.

“Yeah, this time the other me saved us but it’s strange… this has never happened before.”

Tsukune saw a mix of apprehension and worry appear on Moka’s face.

“It’s strange… I think the rosary’s power is weakening.”

Tsukune didn’t know how to comfort Moka but before he could try, Moka spoke.

“Hey, if it comes to the point where the rosary doesn't work anymore... you would still like me, right? Tsukune?"

Without missing a beat, Tsukune immediately replies, surprising even Moka.

"Of course, I will! Even if you are a little scary, even if you suck my blood, even if you're taller than me! To me, Moka is Moka, so it's all right!"

Tsukune didn't realize it, but due to his minor outburst, he and Moka were now in very close proximity. Moka couldn’t help but blush and when Tsukune realizes their closeness, he becomes flustered as well.

“Tsukune…” Moka’s gentle and shy voice stirs something up in Tsukune.

“Moka…” Tsukune’s had the voice of any normal teenager but for Moka, it was somehow alluring.

While the two were getting closer, another student just came onto the scene, looking at Moka and Tsukune with a confused look.

“Good morning!”

A loud cheerful voice separates Moka and Tsukune. They then turn toward the voice and see the familiar blue-haired girl from yesterday’s event.

Tsukune tries to back away, only to trip on the ground and fall.

“Kurumu?! What now?!”

Moka takes a cautious stance, not sure of Kurumu’s intentions. Tsukune stands up and sides with Moka. Ignoring Moka, Kurumu walks closer to Tsukune and extends a small tupperware full of cookies.

"Tsukune! I baked some cookies early this morning. Won't you eat them with me? You know, at lunch!"

Tsukune was confused by that.

“Huh? Why me?”

Kurumu then blushes. She holds her cheek and looks away.

No! Kurumu, you got this. You’re an amazing girl. Anyone, and I mean ANYONE, would love to hang out with you.

Gathering her courage, she turns to Tsukune with a brave smiling face.

"Remember when I said that succubus search for a destined one?"

Familiarity appears in Moka and Tsukune’s faces. Kurumu continues.

“I’ve decided! That my destined one is you!”

Kurumu points at Tsukune with a determined look.

Tsukune on the other hand looked around and then he pointed at himself with utter shock.

"Oh Tsukune, despite barely having any power, you risked your life to protect me! How can I not like you?!"

Kurumu then gives Moka a smug stare.

It doesn’t matter if you’re stronger than me physically Moka! I can still win over Tsukune!

“Tsukune! Succubus marry at an early age!”

Moka startles at that declaration.

“W-What are you saying Kurumu?! Tsukune! Do something!”

Kurumu then grabs Tsukune’s arm, enveloping him with her breasts.

Moka then grabs Tsukune’s other arm.

They then start to pull while appealing to Tsukune to take their side.

Tsukune on the other hand is clearly out of his mind.

This! This is going to be a problem!