Chapter 2264: Miyama Kaito's Birthday Celebration Party Continues

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At the venue for Kaitos birthday party, there were moments of excitement with things like party tricks, but of course, that wasnt the only focus. Many attendees were simply enjoying normal conversation.

And with such a large venue filled with guests, especially since even people who hadnt exchanged contact information with Kaito but still knew him were invited this time, unexpected pairings and encounters occurred here and there.

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In one corner of the venue, two Demons stood face-to-face, both wearing similarly complicated, bitter expressions as if they had bitten into something unpleasant.

One was a Cat Beastman-type Demon who lived at Kaitos house as a member of his family and worked energetically behind the scenes, mainly assisting Anima Caraway.

The other was a Dog no, a Wolf-like Beastman-type Demon with a punk-style outfit, copper-red hair, and distinctive wolf ears and tail, a figure that gave off a rough, wild vibe Ryukoricyan.

They had once been rivals ruling neighboring territories in the Demon Realm, and this was their first encounter in a long time.

[So you showed up, stupid mutt.]

[Just my luck. Of all the people to run into, it had to be the stupid cat]

[Thats my line I didnt think you knew Miyama-sama]

[Its only a shallow acquaintance. We exchanged greetings, thats all]

Because they had clashed countless times in the past, the air between them was tense, and both Caraway and Ryukoricyan were shooting sharp glares at each other.

[Fuuuu]

[Grrrr]

Both of them unintentionally let out low, threatening sounds but after a moment, they sighed at almost exactly the same time.

[This isnt the place for it. Lets not fight.]

[Yeah. Starting a fight here would just be a nuisance.]

Though they are each others rivals and claimed to hate one another in reality, their relationship wasnt truly hostile. There was a part of them that acknowledged and respected each other.

Even now, they had enough common sense to realize that fighting at Kaitos birthday party would trouble both him and everyone else, so they decided to let it go.

[About that time with the territory, thanks.]

[Dont be ridiculous. I only did it to expand my own domain. It wasnt for the sake of some stupid cat.]

[Yeah yeah, sure. Lets go with that.]

When Ryukoricyan clarified that her actions werent out of kindness toward Caraways kin, but entirely for her own benefit, Caraway just responded with a wry smile.

[No thoughts of returning to your old position?]

[Nope. That whole incident made me realize Im not cut out to be in charge. Back then, I kept forcing myself to act the part, and looking back, its obvious. I was pushing myself to do the unreasonable, and I took that stress and vented it as ambition or a hunger for power. Now that Im in a support role, I can relax, be myself, its so much easier and more enjoyable.]

[I see.]

Since becoming Kaitos subordinate his family, and assisting Anima, Caraway had come to understand that her nature was more suited to support roles.

Looking back, when she was a Viscount-Rank Demon with many subordinates, she was constantly on edge, always pushing herself, and her perspective had grown terribly narrow. She could clearly see that now.

By contrast, when supporting someone else, she could notice the finer details, and she felt it fit her personality perfectly.

[Well, you were always the type to overthink every little detail.]

[Ryukoricyan, youre doing a lot better than me huh. I used to think you were the lone wolf type, but maybe youre more suited to being on top than I expected?]

[In my case, Ive just made peace with it. I dont go out of my way to micromanage. If someone wants to follow me, they can do it on their own, thats all there is to it.]

[Hmmm, sounds like War King-sama then?]

[No. War King-sama might seem rough, but theyre surprisingly thoughtful. They take care of their subordinates and is well-liked. Compared to someone like me, theyre far more fit to lead others. Theres a reason theyre worthy of being called a King.]

As Ryukoricyan said, Megiddo may come off as rough and reckless, but shes actually very sharp. She dislikes unnecessary complications and roundabout ways of doing things, so she often chooses simple actions, but she carefully thinks through the things that need thinking.

And though it only applies to people she likes, shes also someone who takes good care of others. With her subordinates, even the lower ranks, she gives combat training without discrimination, and all in all, shes genuinely well-loved.

[I see Either way, someone like me who tends to get tangled up in thoughts probably isnt suited for that kind of position.]

[You act free-spirited, but in truth, youre constantly overthinking things Trying to do everything at once would choke the life out of you. In that sense, serving under Kaito might actually be your ideal role, you could call it your true calling.]

[Unn. Every days been really fun for me.]

[I see. Well, good to hear When I get the chance, Ill come beat you down again, so take your time and prepare yourself.]

[Im stronger than you now though~~]

[For now, maybe]

[And thats obviously going to be the same too after this]

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They glared silently at each other for a few seconds before turning away at almost exactly the same time with a sharp flick of the head.

[Still as infuriating as ever.]

[Right back at you.]

Serious-senpai : [Ah, come to think of it, they met at Harmonic Symphony, but they didnt exchange contact info, so thats why she wasnt at the party on the ship That said, the two seem pretty close.]

? ? ? : [Well, Id say its more of an undesirable friend kind of relationship.]

Serious-senpai : [Yeah, I guess thats mgh, guh, w- why is my body moving on its own]

? ? ? : [Unn?]

Serious-senpai (Absolute Lovey-Dovey Mode) : [Now then, comrades, let us begin. Next chapter: guaranteed lovey-dovey episode! (Huh!? My mouths moving on its own again!?)]

? ? ? : [So now you can set the next development exclusively to lovey-dovey mode huh]