Who am I?
Where am I?
What just happened?
Why is Koneko acting like this?
Such a provocative scenario wasn't new to Jeanne—she'd seen it countless times in manga and novels—but experiencing it firsthand was definitely a maiden's first ride in a bridal sedan chair.
She panicked—far worse than when her teacher had caught her playing on her phone in class.
"Jeanne-senpai... do you dislike me?"
Koneko's watery, shining eyes saw nothing but Jeanne. Her lips parted gently as she spoke.
"Why do you only treat Asia and Ophis kindly? That time... you said such cool things in front of Michael-sama... it was really... so cool... I was so jealous…"
"I want you... to only look at me... I want your tenderness too... "
Whispering sweetly, Koneko guided one of Jeanne's hands to herself, slowly undoing her pajamas and pulling Jeanne's hand closer.
"Here... it's beating so fast, so hot and tight... it feels uncomfortable…"
Though modest, the softness Jeanne touched sent sparks through her nerves.
"Nya~"
The moment their skin touched, Koneko let out a sweet, contented sound.
Jeanne froze, expression solidified in utter shock.
But the next sight left her eyes wide open.
"Nyaa~"
With another kittenish whimper, a pair of white cat ears suddenly popped out atop Koneko's head, twitching adorably.
Simultaneously, a fluffy white tail sprouted from her petite behind, swiftly coiling around Jeanne's thigh and gently wriggling, sending waves of ticklish sensation.
At the same time, Jeanne's keen senses detected an unusual aura from Koneko.
This wasn't demonic magic, nor angelic or fallen angel energy, yet it felt familiar. Jeanne had encountered this aura before—it matched that of Sun Wukong's descendant, the monkey youkai Bikou, when he used Senjutsu.
So Koneko was hiding such power?
But now wasn't the moment for calm analysis—especially as Koneko kept undoing buttons, guiding Jeanne's captured hand further downward...
"Sorry, Koneko, but to stop you from doing something you'll surely regret, please sleep for a while."
Before things developed into unpublishable territory, Jeanne decisively activated a magic circle. Koneko's pupils immediately unfocused, her head tilting sideways as she collapsed into Jeanne's embrace, completely unconscious.
Only then did Jeanne exhale in relief.
She'd rather fight Rama, the Last King, another three hundred rounds than relive tonight.
What a night...
Sighing heavily, Jeanne rubbed her temples and turned, meeting Ophis's dark, curious gaze.
After all, Ophis had been clinging to Jeanne's arm the whole time. Though their voices weren't loud, the movement certainly woke her.
Jeanne's lips twitched as she quickly covered Ophis's eyes.
"Good kids don't peek. You'd better forget everything you saw just now."
"Oh."
Ophis obediently complied, making things blissfully simple.
Ophis fell asleep again quickly. Koneko was already unconscious due to Jeanne's magic, and Asia hadn't stirred at all.
Only Jeanne endured a sleepless night.
...
Rias, Akeno Himejima, and Yuuto Kiba stared speechlessly at the sight on the sofa.
Jeanne sat there with an agonized expression, obviously uncomfortable under their gazes, but utterly helpless.
And the reason was simple.
Nestled snugly in Jeanne's lap was an adorable little cat girl.
"Nyaa~"
With a soft mew, Koneko—her white cat ears proudly displayed—was clinging onto Jeanne like a spoiled kitten. Her arms were wrapped tightly around Jeanne's neck, her fluffy tail entwined lovingly around Jeanne's arm as she continuously licked Jeanne's cheek and neck.
If this had been an actual cat, these behaviors would simply indicate affection.
But when replaced by an incredibly cute cat girl, it looked unmistakably like a public display of affection.
Actually, things had been even worse that morning. Upon awakening, Koneko hadn't just licked Jeanne's neck and cheek—she'd tried to lick Jeanne's lips and even attempted slipping her tongue inside, only to be swiftly knocked out by Jeanne again.
"Ugh…"
Rias mimicked Jeanne's earlier gesture, rubbing her temples in distress before shooting a questioning look at Asia.
"What exactly happened here?"
"I... I don't know either... "
Asia stole a glance at Koneko, jealously puffing out her cheeks as she watched Koneko cuddle Jeanne.
"She was already like this when we woke up this morning... "
Today, Asia hadn't stayed home, instead following Jeanne here.
Koneko's intimacy with Jeanne had apparently rattled Asia deeply. When Jeanne asked Asia to stay behind and look after Ophis, Asia adamantly refused.
"I-I... I'm worried about Koneko, and besides... if I have to keep seeing scenes like this without staying by your side, I'll die from anxiety!"
Jeanne couldn't quite grasp Asia's anxiety, but still relented, allowing Asia to tag along. Thus, poor Ophis had to spend another day alone at home.
Koneko's affectionate behavior wasn't the only oddity.
"What about those cat ears and tail?"
Xenovia stared curiously at Koneko's clearly real cat features. "Those don't seem like costume accessories."
Rias exchanged a complicated look with Akeno before responding.
"Actually... "
For once, Akeno's usual Yamato Nadeshiko smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.
"Koneko wasn't originally human. Before becoming a Devil, she was a youkai—specifically, a nekomata. Koneko belongs to the strongest nekomata subspecies, the Nekoshou, capable of using Youjutsu and even Senjutsu. She's the last survivor of her clan."
Koneko's origins were clearly unusual—a devil reincarnated from a powerful nekomata.
Though they now understood Koneko's cat traits, the biggest issue still puzzled them.
"So why is she so attached to me?"
Jeanne irritably pushed away Koneko's affectionate advances, shooting an annoyed glare toward Rias.
"Instead of just staring, can't you do something about this, Rias?"
"Easy for you to say, but I have no idea what's going on either."
Rias frowned, approaching the sofa to examine Koneko's forehead and abdomen, her frown deepening.
"Her body's unusually warm, and her behavior erratic. She's lost control somehow, but why?"
Jeanne had brought Koneko here precisely because she hoped Rias might have answers, but disappointment filled her as Rias and Akeno remained puzzled.
At that moment, Azazel entered casually.
"I heard everything from outside. Let me take a look."
Though Azazel's casual demeanor was irritating, after a brief hesitation, Rias stepped aside, allowing him closer to Koneko.
Azazel loved researching oddities, and while [Sacred Gears] were his specialty, any interesting phenomenon drew his attention. Though perhaps weaker than Michael or Sirzechs Lucifer in raw power, his depth of knowledge outmatched both.
Azazel quickly finished his inspection, stepping back with a confident smirk.
"I see. I roughly understand the situation now... "
Everyone sighed in relief, but Azazel didn't immediately explain. Instead, he turned toward Rias, shifting to another topic.
"Long ago, a Devil adopted two Nekoshou sisters. The older sister became his servant, allowing both sisters to live safely for a while."
"Unfortunately, peace didn't last. The older Nekoshou's power grew uncontrollable, eventually leading her to kill her master and become a stray Devil. Numerous pursuit teams were dispatched, but all failed. To this day, she remains at large."
"Unable to capture the older sister, Devils decided to execute the younger sister, fearing she'd similarly lose control."
Azazel paused meaningfully, clearly inviting someone else to continue.
"It was my brother who intervened," Rias began gravely, finally speaking the hidden truth. "He argued Koneko was innocent, convincing other high-ranking Devils to spare her. In exchange, he personally took responsibility."
"Eventually, my brother entrusted her to me, and I renamed her Koneko, hoping she could escape her painful past."
"It seems Koneko's deeply afraid of her own powers," Azazel remarked thoughtfully. "She's always suppressed her youkai traits and relied purely on her 'Rook' strength, hiding even her ears and tail. That's the core issue."
"As she matures, suppressing her energy grows increasingly difficult. Nekoshou, being sensitive to Qi, react strongly to powerful auras. Constant exposure to extremely potent magic or Qi causes her inner energy to go wild, leading to symptoms like intoxication or heat."
Azazel's explanation was clear. Every gaze in the room turned meaningfully toward Jeanne.
Powerful magic, absurdly strong aura…clearly referring to Jeanne—and unknowingly, Ophis. But Azazel remained unaware of Ophis's presence, blaming Jeanne alone.
"So... this is my fault?"
Jeanne's eyes widened incredulously.
"Seems so," Azazel nodded. "Koneko's attraction to you stems from your overwhelmingly strong aura."
Jeanne nodded numbly, then immediately realized something was off.
She knew her magical reserves were immense—five [Holy Grails] guaranteed that—but there was clearly someone else at home whose magic vastly exceeded hers. Why wasn't Koneko clinging to Ophis?
"However, besides physical stimulation from your aura, Koneko seems mentally affected as well."
Azazel glanced deeply at Koneko. "Inner turmoil can also cause Qi disruptions, similar to anxiety-induced breathlessness. Prolonged emotional suppression exacerbates this."
He turned to Rias and Akeno.
"Has Koneko been troubled lately?"
Rias and Akeno exchanged hesitant glances, subtly eyeing Jeanne.
"You mean…"
Jeanne frowned thoughtfully. "Koneko's situation isn't entirely my fault. Her emotional state plays a role too?"
"No, it's entirely your fault."
Rias couldn't resist correcting her bluntly.
"Huh?"
Jeanne's golden eyes filled with bewilderment.
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