"Azazel-sama, we've been waiting for you. Welcome to the high-ranking demon-exclusive restaurant, 'The Demonic Ring'."
Shesi was startled. High-ranking demon-exclusive?
The waiter then explained,
"Yes, this restaurant only serves demons of rank [5] and above."
Ameri then leaned close to Shesi's ear.
"The cuisine and service here are top-notch in the Demon World. And it's a very comfortable restaurant that treats young demon patrons with the same respect. On a side note, my father is in charge of the security here. This can be a treat for your efforts in 'Heart Rupture'," Ameri said.
The appetizers were served quickly. Shesi didn't start eating but watched Ameri across from him.
"Why... oh, right, are you... not familiar with etiquette?" Ameri suddenly realized something and asked.
"No, no, Opera-san has already taught me, and I've read about it in books. It's just that I feel Miss Ameri is particularly elegant and beautiful right now."
"Don't praise me so much; I'll get embarrassed."
"Haha, that's truly my honor," Shesi chuckled.
Ameri raised her glass. Shesi immediately understood that this meant a toast, so he also raised his glass and gently clinked it against Ameri's.
"Cough, cough. You worked hard on 'Heart Rupture', Shesi," Ameri said.
Shesi smiled.
"Thank you very much. I'm very happy."
The two looked at each other and laughed in unison. Although they didn't know why the other was laughing, it seemed they laughed because the other person did.
"How was it fighting with the Teachers? But what's with that large hand behind you?" Ameri began to ask curiously.
"Hmm, that arm is a secret. I can't tell you yet~ But isn't it cool?" Shesi thought for a moment and decided not to tell Ameri about it.
"Hmm, alright. It is indeed cool. But are you okay with that form?"
"It's alright, but my stamina and the pain from the damage I take are doubled."
Ameri immediately stood up upon hearing this.
"How can that be!"
Shesi was startled.
"Huh?"
"You're not allowed to use that form again unless it's a matter of life and death!"
Shesi looked at Ameri's serious expression and couldn't help but feel like teasing her.
"What if... I still use it?"
"Don't! *Hoo*... Shesi, if you really overuse your body..."
"Alright..." Shesi stopped Ameri from speaking further.
"I thought Ameri would say something like, 'If you use that mode, I'll worry about you,'" Shesi hadn't finished speaking.
"I... I will worry," Ameri's voice came. Shesi instantly turned to look at Ameri in surprise. Ameri had already shyly lowered her head. Shesi also reacted and lowered his head.
"I... I won't use it easily."
"Oh, my, Shesi is almost catching up to me now," Ameri immediately changed the subject.
"Hmm, I didn't expect it to be so fast either," Shesi sighed.
"At first, I just wanted to be like a strategist behind my younger brother or something," Shesi said.
Ameri laughed upon hearing this.
"Are you still going to be so contradictory? Although your tone says you don't care, you're already immersed in it, aren't you?" Ameri chuckled.
Shesi was stunned for a moment, then laughed with a sense of relief.
"Indeed... The feeling of slowly rising in rank is truly wonderful... I'm already immersed in it, and I'll soon be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with you."
"I never said I'd stay at [6] forever... When I first met you, you were only [1]. I didn't expect you to catch up so quickly in just one year, only one rank behind. You and your classmates are truly terrifying. But... I'm also preparing to ascend to [7]," Ameri raised her fine wine, her eyes looking at Shesi through the glass, as if looking at some treasure.
"[7] is a high wall. Precisely because of this, only by reaching that point can one be considered to have caught up to the Babyls Teachers. I don't know if I can do it now."
Shesi was first shocked, then responded,
"You can definitely do it."
Ameri asked back, puzzled,
"Why are you so sure?"
"Because I haven't seen any hesitation or retreat in Miss Ameri's eyes."
Ameri smiled.
"It seems we both understand each other very well."
Shesi raised his glass.
"Then, to... kindred spirits, cheers."
"Cheers."
Suddenly, Ameri remembered a scene from 'first love memories': the female protagonist accidentally got cream on her lips in a hurry, and the male protagonist... Ameri looked at Shesi, who was enjoying the food across from her, and "accidentally" got cream on her lips. She also "just happened" to think of something to share with Shesi... "Shesi, do you remember..."
At this moment, Shesi's attention was completely drawn to the cream on Ameri's lips. Then, Shesi instinctively stood up and wiped the cream off with his hand. Ameri had anticipated this scene... but... even with psychological preparation, she still turned completely red and could only furiously eat her meal.
After a whirlwind meal,
Ameri looked at Shesi.
"I'll go say hello to the staff first."
Shesi nodded upon hearing this.
Ameri turned around and immediately snuck to the front desk.
The greeter walked over.
"Miss Ameri, did you enjoy your meal?"
"Yes, thank you for the hospitality today. So..."
"Ah, it's the complimentary 'Paired Spoons' from the 'Couple's Dinner' set, isn't it? I've already given it to the gentleman."
Ameri felt like the sky was falling upon hearing this. On the other side, Shesi, who was sitting and waiting for Ameri, was initially confused after receiving the gift. Then, after another waiter explained, he looked at the 'Paired Spoons' in front of him and silently took one out.
When Ameri tiptoed back, she saw Shesi handing her only one spoon from the gift.
Shesi took a deep breath, then looked at Ameri seriously.
"If possible, please give this to me. I will cherish it."
Ameri's gaze flickered as Shesi looked at her, then she nodded.
"It... it was meant for you anyway."
Shesi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, then looked at Ameri.
"Can I hold your hand then?"
"Idiot! Just hold it if you want to!" Ameri walked straight ahead. Shesi immediately followed, walking side-by-side with Ameri. However, their distance seemed to have gotten closer, and their hands were intertwined.
The waiter watched this scene.
"Ah, young love."
Another waiter walked over.
"Look, after they held hands, they didn't dare to turn and look at each other. They were both secretly peeking... How... nice," he sighed, turning to look at the sky as if recalling something... "...It's my first time here, why is it so far? What a hassle." Piquero knocked on the door, entered, and then directly pushed open Goemon's room door.
"You idiot, still moping around over there!" Piquero looked at Goemon and, unable to tolerate it, delivered a flying kick.
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