Haruto, Yue and Nodoka were walking through the corridors. Girls's heads turned at the sight of him. He was an attractive male, bewitchingly so, and they were highschool girls, their hormones were going out of whack, so they were girls that could easily be drawn to such a boy. Yue noticed however that he seemed to take in his surroundings as if he hadn't ever seen such a place before.
"So, y-you're coming here to meet a g-girl?"
Nodoka asked after Haruto finished off speaking to the young girls about what he was there for. He had to omit some stuff, but he got the basic things through.
"That's right. Apparently, I'm going to be meeting a girl for something. That's all. And then, God knows what is going to happen."
"I see, so you're meeting a girl..."
Nodoka seemed to be slightly disheartened, while Yue curiously looked on.
"Yup, my Mother seem to think I need to go to this place to meet a girl, and then I've got to… ugh, this is going to be difficult."
Haruto murmured to himself, while Yue butted in.
"I heard we were getting a new Sensei… though you are a little young for that… maybe you're our new Sensei?"
"I haven't been told yet, I could be, I don't know. Depends on a few things."
Yue slowly nodded, and then stopped outside of a room.
Nodoka then spoke up.
"T-This is it, Haruto-kun… t-this is where Konoemon-sensei's office is."
Haruto looked towards the door, and saw the door to the headmasters office as well. Then he cocked his head towards Nodoka once more, and offered the best smile that he could offer someone due to not being used to it.
"Well, thank you for this Nodoka-san, and Yue-san, you have done a good service. Here, allow me to repay you."
"With your body again?!"
Nodoka blushed up a storm while Yue looked absolutely stunned, Haruto tilting his head.
"Humans, such interesting people. Alright, which part do you want to see? Certainly, I wonder which one you'd like to—"
"No! No! No!" Yue waved her hands frantically. "That's alright! S-She was just curious, weren't you Nodoka?!"
Nodoka merely nodded, her voice failing her.
Haruto furrowed his eyebrows, and then pulled out his wallet. Yue and Nodoka went to stop him, but he pulled out a wad of money, and gave it to them both, the pair's eyes widening at the amount of money that he gave her.
"There, money is good, yes?"
"B-But, this is like thousands! I don't deserve this!"
"W-We can't accept this..."
Nodoka added after Yue, but Haruto cocked his head.
"I see… it's too small? Yes, here, another ten thousand."
True to his words, Nodoka and Yue was given another ten thousand. Yue almost foamed at the mouth at the amount that she was given, while Nodoka almost fainted. But they felt guilty, the amount was so much, they didn't think that they deserved such a thing.
"Sorry dude, but even with this amount it wouldn't be right..."
"S-She's right Haruto-kun, we can't take this much..."
Haruto actually was impressed that they said that. He didn't think that humans would say such things, so he decided to put their minds at ease.
"It's alright, I wouldn't worry about it. Money isn't an issue, even these Japanese yen thingy, seems trivial for someone like me."
Yue and Nodoka looked at the money, and then towards Haruto and saw how genuine that he was looking. Nodoka then grew a faint blush on her cheeks from seeing his eyes on her form. She shyly put the money away, seeing that he was rejecting it back, and bowed her head.
"T-Thank you very much! I-If I see you again, I'll definitely buy you a p-parfait i-if you would l-like..."
"A… what?"
"Parfait. Haven't you had one before?"
Yue added, Haruto still looked confused.
"Me being confused on what it is would be a sufficient answer, yes?"
Yue scratched the back of her head sheepishly, while Nodoka still looked stunned.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." She then heard a bell go off. "Oops! We have to get to class! Ooh, Haruto-san! I'm… we're in class 2A! If you ever come there, I'm sure we'd be able to speak again!"
"I see, 2A, I understand. Then I'll see you some other time, Yue-san, Nodoka-san."
Nodoka gushed at his smile, and took off running, while Yue glanced at Haruto once more, before she left.
Haruto then looked to the door, and casually opened it. As soon as he did, he entered to see an elderly man with a long white beard, and fluffy eyebrows. The office had a desk in it with the man sat behind it, and a chair on the other side of the desk, and various things decorating the room.
His eyes met with Haruto's, and his head bowed down, giving a form of respect it seemed.
"Your Highness, it is a pleasure to meet you."
"Haruto will do, old human male." The man bowed his head once more. "So, you must be Konoemon Konoe, the headmaster of this establishment. Yes, where is the girl known as Konoka Konoe-chan exactly? I have come to see her."
"Ooh yes. You'll be seeing her soon. I have been in contact with your Mother, and she has instructed me about what has happened with yourself. The curse that you have. It seems that she wishes to have some help."
Haruto rolled his eyes, sitting down on the chair opposite of him.
"Well, she's wasting her time, I've given up on that kind of thing already."
Konoemon stood up and walked to the other side of the desk, and peered into his eyes.
"Given up? Why would you give up Sire—"
"Haruto. Hate being called Sire. As I am, I'm not above anyone."
"Haruto-sama." Haruto shook his head. "H-Haruto-kun." Haruto nodded. "Tell me, what possesses you to give up?"
Haruto let out a breath, and sighed.
"I'm dying, because of you humans. I didn't do anything wrong. To punish my old man, kill off one of his spawn, that's justice for you humans. Now I have to suffer the damn consequences even though my Father hates me anyway, he doesn't care if I live or die."
"But, if you give up now then how could you protect those Demons you have under you?"
"I have protected them. I might be dying, but I take care of those I care for. But, that's gonna be difficult with this illness… curse is better actually. Cursed to die, suffer pain each time I use my powers. You don't understand what kind of hell, not the good one, I go through because of humans and what they've done to me."
Konoemon, listening to his plight, could understand why he would have a distrust of humans. Why he wouldn't see it as a good thing at all.
"I see, I see. That's quite the bind. I can see why it would be difficult."
"It surely is. The only reason my Father didn't kill me yet is because of my Mother stopping him. I'm already a disgrace for being what I am, can't disgrace him even more, can I? Now, I've got to spend my final days, around the very same human kind that forced me to suffer through this curse."
Konoemon hummed as he listened.
He then leaned forward.
"You know, the girls here are… very zealous. And they are, quite good girls, for pure maidens, they would be good, yes? The Prince of Demon's is going to give up?"
"Pure maidens being here huh. Well, even then..."
"Tell me, what is it that you actually need to break this curse exactly?"
"Hmmm, I've got a few things already. Need about five pure maidens like you said, a person with a high magical healing capability, the blood of an immortal being that isn't blood related which has a good regeneration factor and—"
"The blood of an immortal being with a good regeneration factor. So, would a Vampire do?"
"Vampire… yes, they certainly would do, but what are the odds I'd meet one?"
Konoemon began chuckling.
"Well, there happens to be a Vampire at this school."
"Really now?"
"That's right, her name is Evangeline, and while she might be brash, if you scratch her back, I'm sure she'd be willing to part with some blood. And someone with a high healing potential… well, Konoka would..."
"I already thought about it, but the chances of her being able to do it is hard, it might kill her, and I'll never allow her to die for my sake. That's why I've given up, it would place a great strain on the healer, and could kill that person, I'm not going to allow someone else to die for me, especially Kono-chan."
Konoemon was surprised he said that, but it also gave him hope.
"I see… Well, you'll be staying here now… and I have a mage that has just joined as a Sensei. He's an up and coming mage, who's been assigned here as a sensei of Mahora for the semester, and if he proves to be a good sensei, then he'll be given a permanent position here. I am willing to allow you to go to that class, and of course, what your Mother and I have previously discussed about Konoka being a bride for yourself, even if you aren't willing to ask her for help. And also, there are magical attacks that could happen here, and I'd like a Demon Prince protecting my granddaughter."
"Heh, that sounds weird, doesn't it? A Demon guarding a Princess."
Haruto found it rather funny honestly.
However, Konoemon looked serious.
"Perhaps it does yes. However, I heard how you protected Konoka with your life once, why not do so again? Don't you care for Konoka?"
"Caring for her isn't the issue, of course I care about her, I wouldn't want her to be hurt. But, if I'm being forced to stay here, might as well protect her. Heh, maybe Secchan and I could collab or something. But, I'll need a sleeping arrangement, I will not be sleeping outside."
"Aaha, a sleeping arrangement is it? Then that's alright, I'll give you the finer details for that. For now, why don't you go and visit your class?"
"My… class?"
Haruto muttered with confusion.
Konoemon inclined his head.
"That's right, you'll be attending class as well. 2A, that's your class as well. Negi-kun shall be there right now, I'm sure he's having quite a bit of fun."
"2A, that sounds familiar, I feel like I've heard that before… hmmmm… did those girls speak about that..."
"Girls? What girls?"
Haruto furrowed his eyebrows, trying to remember the name.
"Oh… erm, that girl, Nodoka Miyazaki-san and her friend, Yue Ayase-san, they brought me here after everything that went down. I found them quite interesting."
"Ooh right, I understand! Yes, they're in that class as well. You never know, she might make a good partner for you if you protect her well. Well, best get to the class. Here, a map. It will direct you to the classroom. Negi-kun should already be there, with his students. I'm sure that once the girls see you, you'll be the hit of the ball Sire."
"Haruto."
"Y-Yes, of course Haruto-kun."
Haruto rolled his eyes, and lifted his bags up, accepting the map, and left the room.
Konoemon looked on at the disappearing form of Haruto going down the corridor, and held a finger to his chin.
"He seems quite cold and uncaring, but being in his situation, who wouldn't be cold? Being in the presence of humans, when humans have sentenced him to die for being apart of his family, and even his family barring his Mother seem to hate him. It must be tough for any young mind to deal with… and his Father is truly terrifying. If we're to keep him at bay, I need to keep that boy alive, and that means having him find eight girls to unlock his abilities, and if it awakens the humanity within him, he'd definitely be a very good asset to this world. I have to leave it to the girls to accomplish this task, they the only can, don't let me down girls. "
Konoemon prayed within his heart, and just hoped that he'd be able to see his humanity, if only to save destruction from his Father.