Chapter 36: Chapter 36 “Farewells and New Beginnings”
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"Do you hate it Ray?"
"No, it is actually perfect for you. .
. I was just surprised, how well it fit you,.
Sona, all smug, making me flounder, said to Tsubaki.
"When I first saw you, I knew the glasses would bring out your charm as a Queen, and as usual, I am right. "
Tsubaki, happy inside, bowed to Sona and earnestly told her.
"Your gift means a lot to me, so thank you Lady Sitri. "
Kuisha jokes with no intention of wearing glasses.
"Sona, should I get glasses too so Ray will blush at me, or I could be a naughty teacher type like in those Manga he reads?"
Sona teases.
"Blondes and glasses clash, stick with the airhead look, Ray loves it as well, fufu!"
"Hey, Sona it is my birthday, be nice, fufu. "
So the rest of the birthday was casual and friendly. Sona is staying the week at my home since my birthday was around the corner, and her mother wanted her to make more female friends.
Later that night. .
Tsubaki was looking in her enormous room's mirror, admiring her new look. She had been overwhelmed ever since coming here.
She had lived in a rundown shack, living like a poor hermit, and now she has a bed as wide as her old home. The food, clothing, and kindness in the home is such a stark contrast to her life in the Human world.
She remembered meeting Ray the first time in the mirror of Demons, and she had painted that message and waited in hopes of one day perhaps seeing the same Gremory Devil, then it happened, and she remembered the scroll. And to her surprise, the Devil saved her even at the cost of starting conflict.
Ray Gremory, less of a Devil and more like a Human. .
Knock Knock Knock! Tsubaki heard the door, this late at night?
I felt a bit embarrassed, holding a small cake with ten candles in it, but I decided to do it for her. Then the door opened and Tsubaki in her kimono sleepwear opened the door to let me enter, seeing what I was carrying.
As I entered I explained myself.
"In the Human world, you should get a cake with candles, so you can make a wish. So I did not want you to go without it, happy birthday Tsubaki.
And to my horror, she only let out some tears, but I had no idea what I did wrong. I actually felt kinda bad for taking her as my Queen by accident, but I will take responsibility, because she chose me, so here I am, but I think I surprised her too much?
Tsubaki, seeing my face in concern, wiped her eyes and told me.
"Sorry, I don't remember the last cake I was given, so I was happy, thank you Ray. Should I make a wish then?"
"Yup, because I think everyone should have their wishes granted, well I am a Devil so it is what I do, grant wishes. "
So at Tsubaki's small table, the two of us sat in the candle light, as she closed her eyes, then blew out the ten candles in one go. Then I finally saw a slight but obvious smile on her lips.
One day in the future, Tsubaki told me what she had wished for, because I had granted her wish.
And the two of us sat in comfortable silence, eating the Devil's food cake. My Queen is super amazing.
Another week had passed, and my embarrassing birthday party came and went. Sirzechs and Grayfia made another big deal out of it, but at least baby Rias was there to take some of my attention away.
My father managed to be taken off of the Missing Person Milk Container, and when I asked him how it went, he said nothing. He only told me one truth.
"Gremory women are scary! Even if they only marry into the family. "
He only patted my shoulder as we both looked at my Mother and Kuisha socializing with the guest during the party. Somehow, my Father and I had a deeper connection, like two men with the same fate.
Or I was just imagining it, because Kuisha is the best!
So currently, it is one week after my birthday, and I am waiting for my Uncle Heinrich to take me, Ni, and Li to Human Japan for my experience training.
Why am I bringing Ni and Li? The two grew up in Japan's Eastern Youkai Faction or rather Tokyo side of Japan, and can also act as a guide for me. With my promotion token, the twins can turn into Queens in a fight, and they will also be training their powers and skills with me.
On a side note, my Mother just wanted to spend more time with Kuisha and Tsubaki who she has a fondness for after confirming her loyalty and presence of an immature Sacred Gear.
Even though we will be gone a while, Grayfia will every few months pick us up from the Human world to spend time with my family and Servants. So this will not be a long term separation, but someone needs to tell Kuisha that.
Standing in-front of the Gremory Train, I am being held tight by a sad looking Kuisha. Ni and Li behind me are only smiling at poor Kuisha, who broke her Noble Lady facade and is becoming emotional.
"But, but, but, I will have to sleep alone now, Ray?!"
I pat the top of Kuisha's blonde long hair and say warmly.
"Dear Kuisha, I won't be leaving forever, and I will miss you too. So just train with Mother and Tsubaki well, and the time will pass.
I will also call you often with my Communication Magic I learned, so you can at least see me, okay?"
My Mother, smiling, gently pulled Kuisha back, who has started acting her age, and told her.
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