Chapter 40

In April, surrounded by cherry blossoms along the campus road of Rikkai University, Rokudo Mukuro admired the beautiful scenery, with a lively little seaweed beside him, enthusiastically introducing him to the surrounding environment of Rikkai University.

Normally, Kirihara Akaya would definitely stay in bed until the last minute, then rush to school to try and get into the campus on time.

However, during the time he spent with Rokudo Mukuro, he discovered that Rokudo Mukuro had a very high level of affection for Rikkai University and the tennis club. In order not to disappoint this fan of the tennis club, Kirihara Akaya used all the alarm clocks in his house to try to get up very early, just to come to school with Rokudo Mukuro and to leave a good impression on this senior.

"How is it? Isn't our school beautiful?" Little Seaweed's face was full of pride and smugness, her bright eyes staring straight at him like a big dog begging for a reward.

Rokudo Mukuro looked up at the cherry blossoms on both sides of the road and nodded in satisfaction. They were very beautiful, especially the cherry blossoms. If they could bloom next to Little Sparrow's yard, they would be even more beautiful.

He thought about Obsidian, which he had previously occupied. Well, in terms of area, campus environment, and student quality, Rikkai University was better than Obsidian. But there was one thing Obsidian would never admit defeat in: the Obsidian school uniform.

Rokudo Mukuro raised his hand and tugged at his collar and tie.

The stylish obsidian school uniform is definitely a trendsetter.

"Hurry up and fasten it, hurry up and fasten it..."

When Kirihara Akaya saw Rokudo Mukuro's actions, he quickly stopped him, "Vice-Captain Sanada is the head of the Disciplinary Committee. He's definitely checking people's appearance at the school gate right now. You'll get beaten up if you do that."

Rokudo Mukuro raised an eyebrow. Disciplinary Committee Chairman? What a long-lost title!

He recalled the Sanada vice-captain that Kirihara Akaya had mentioned: a serious and earnest man with outstanding tennis skills and leadership abilities, who was very admirable, but also a ruthless and fierce fighter.

Kirihara Akaya shifted his gaze to Rokudo Mukuro's hair and exclaimed, "Oh no, your hair..."

When asked about his hairstyle, Rokudo Mukuro said with a hint of pride, "My hair was specially designed for me by a hairstylist in Milan, Italy."

"The school forbids outlandish clothes and hairstyles. Aren't you sure you won't get beaten up by Vice-Captain Sanada if you do that?" Kirihara Akaya said with a worried look.

A bizarre hairstyle?!

Upon hearing this, Rokudo Mukuro's smile froze, then his expression turned serious, and he said solemnly, "This is a normal hairstyle."

"Also, if Kirihara-kun was able to attend school normally for a year with his hairstyle, then my hairstyle must be fine too."

Kirihara Akaya touched his curly hair blankly, thinking to himself, "That makes sense. The school only prohibits unusual hairstyles. Rokudo-senpai's pineapple hairstyle is barely considered normal, right?"

But what he just said sounded so unpleasant to me.

As the two arrived at the school gate, Rokudo Mukuro spotted a mature young man in a school uniform and hat, with dark skin and a serious expression, standing at the gate, meticulously checking the appearance of everyone entering the school.

This is the Great Demon King that Kirihara Akaya was talking about? He doesn't seem to fit the word "Demon King" at all. That serious and earnest demeanor makes him look like someone who's easy to bully.

Kirihara Akaya also saw Sanada Genichiro, and excitedly ran over, stopped beside him, and said with a big smile, "Good morning, Sanada-senpai!"

Genichiro Sanada looked at Akaya Kirihara in front of him, paused for a moment, and then a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. It seems that Kirihara has grown in the new semester. Finally, he didn't get lost or arrive late.

"Kirihara, not bad, keep it up in the future." Sanada Genichiro nodded at him with satisfaction.

Although somewhat puzzled by Sanada Genichiro's praise, Kirihara Akaya was very pleased. "Yes, Sanada-senpai."

"Hello, Sanada-kun, I'm Rokudo Mukuro, the new transfer student."

Genichiro Sanada was curious about the person walking with Akaya Kirihara, whom he didn't recognize at all, so he took a few more glances at him.

"Hello, I am Genichiro Sanada. It's getting late, you should go inside quickly."

However, since I was on duty, I didn't have time to say much.

After entering Rikkai University's campus, Rokudo Mukuro and Kirihara Akane parted ways. With the help of enthusiastic teachers, he found his classroom, introduced himself according to the procedure, charmed the group of kids with his charisma, and then used illusion magic to wander around the campus.

Attending classes properly is out of the question; going out to have fun is what he should be doing.

The aura he sensed from Kirihara Akaya earlier did indeed originate from this school, and he was very interested in that evil aura.

In the days that followed, he had learned a bit about this world. This small world didn't have any special ability systems; the overall tone of the world was one of peace.

So from the beginning, he thought the World Consciousness was sending him on vacation, until he met Kirihara Akaya and discovered the strange aura on him.

In a peaceful world, a discordant atmosphere suddenly appeared, and this is definitely the key point he needs to deal with this time.

Rokudo Mukuro wandered around the campus, but in the end he found nothing. He clearly sensed a strong sense of shared origin in some corners of the campus, and also sensed the presence of foreign objects, but he could not see them with the naked eye, nor could he harm them.

Of course, that existence had no effect on him, but it's hard to say what would happen to others.

That's really interesting. It seems he made the right choice in choosing this school.

Rokudo Mukuro toured the entire Rikkai University campus with great interest, only returning to the classroom when it was time for lunch.

"Senior, Rokudo-senpai!" Not long after the bell rang, a loud voice rang out outside the classroom where Rokudo Mukuro was.

Rokudo Mukuro smiled. "Kirihara-kun, is there something you need?"

Kirihara Akaya scratched his messy hair. "I'd like to invite you to have lunch with me. Some of our tennis club seniors will be there too." Of course, he wasn't that thoughtful, but he had an older sister who had been telling him to take good care of his new neighbor since last night.

Some of the tennis club seniors knew that he hadn't gotten lost or late this morning, but instead arrived very early, all thanks to Rokudo Mukuro. They had a very high opinion of him and encouraged him to invite Rokudo Mukuro to have lunch with them.

Rokudo Mukuro agreed with a smile.

He followed Kirihara Akaya to a rooftop of the teaching building. Unlike other rooftops, this one was filled with all sorts of flowers, making it exceptionally vibrant.

Several people were already waiting for them on the rooftop.

“Sanada-senpai, Yanagi-senpai... I brought Rokudo-senpai with me.”

His rising tone startled everyone present.

Marui Bunta, with his red hair, grabbed Kirihara Akaya's neck. This idiot junior, does he even realize that his tone just now sounded exactly like: "Big brother, I've brought him to you. How do you want to deal with him?"

"Hello, Rokudo-kun, I am Marui Bunta."

Akaya Kirihara, who was under his arm, complained, "Marui-senpai, you're so heavy."

Marui Bunta didn't say anything, but instead used his other hand to vigorously rub Kirihara Akaya's head.

Having fully grasped his senior's unpleasant feelings, Kirihara Akaya reluctantly shut his mouth, forced to maintain this uncomfortable posture.

Seeing this, Rokudo Mukuro smiled. These children have such a good relationship. He said politely and reservedly, "Hello, my Rokudo Mukuro."

The others also took turns introducing themselves.

The strategist, Yanagi Renji, was writing something down with a pen in hand. The student council president, Yagyu Hiroshi, adjusted his glasses and said to Rokudo Mukuro, "Rokudo-kun has just transferred to our school. If you have any questions, feel free to come to me anytime."

Rokudo Mukuro nodded in agreement to all the people's overtures.

Kihara Akaya, who had been held down by Marui Bunta, finally broke free from his senior's pressure and approached Rokudo Mukuro, a hint of smugness and pride on his face: "The seniors are all regulars in our tennis club, they're amazing..."

Rokudo Mukuro had heard Kirihara Akaya praise his seniors more than once, and when he heard this again, he also made an expression of admiration, acting like a master of flattery.

Faced with their little seaweed's praise, the seniors were secretly overjoyed, even though they didn't show it on the surface. Even the usually serious Genichiro Sanada couldn't help but soften his expression, thinking that his junior had really grown up.

"...Of course, the strongest one is definitely me! I will definitely defeat them and become the ace of Rikkai University's tennis team!"

Well, you're too happy now. Little seaweed is still the same as before, lacking training.

Rokudo Mukuro immediately noticed the changes in the expressions of the others, but he made no attempt to warn Kirihara Akaya, instead adding fuel to the fire with a smile.

"Kirihara-kun is amazing! You have to keep up the good work!"

Kirihara Akaya was in high spirits after receiving approval, and replied with a slightly raised tone, "Okay!"

Niou Masaharu, who was watching the show from the side, touched the end of his silver hair, glanced at the silly little seaweed, and then glanced at Rokudo Mukuro with a smile on his face. A deep meaning flashed in his eyes. "Puri," the person brought by his junior schoolmate looks like he is not to be trifled with.

"By the way, Senior Rokudo, have you joined any clubs?"

Rokudo Mukuro raised an eyebrow: "Not yet." This silly kid wouldn't be thinking of inviting me to join their tennis club, would he?

Sure enough, the next second, Kirihara Akaya said excitedly, "Then do you want to join our tennis club? It's okay if you don't know how to play, I can teach you."

Kirihara Akaya's current affection for Rokudo Mukuro is second only to his seniors in the tennis club. The seniors care about him and take care of him, but they also tease him from time to time. Rokudo Mukuro is different; he doesn't play tennis and he says nice things to him, which makes him feel very accomplished.

Well, Kirihara Akaya also admits that Rokudo Mukuro satisfied his vanity very well.

Rokudo Mukuro did not agree immediately. "Let me think about it. I'm physically fit and quite good at sports. I need to think about which club activities I should join."

He is good at all kinds of sports.