Hey guys, it's me again. And here's the 2nd chapter of Last Dance! Well, I updated quite fast if I may say so myself, since I already had this chapter written when I published the first one, and since I had free time, I was all "Why not?".

So, let me get this straight…

First, I became New Hell's taskboy, forced to conquer REAL girls. Then I had to revive the Goddesses. Six of them. By conquering their hosts no less. Played a part in the defeat of Vintage and even Satyr and I also probably saved the world. If this world were to follow game logic, then I deserve a well earned rest, no? So tell me, what the hell do you mean by-

"There's one more Goddess!?"

Keima reacted to Diana's statement in a rather unrefined way, almost as if she just said the country banned him from playing games. The Goddess was shocked enough that she moved back a few inches.

"Ermm… yes. Well, according to our investigations at least." Diana admitted.

One could say that Keima didn't take that statement well. By this point, he already knows that the task of finding said Goddess and reviving her would inevitably fall unto him. Still, he was holding on the tiny piece of hope he had left of a peaceful life of playing games. But since it was abysmal, Keima decided to further inquire about this seventh Goddess. Information and how he utilized it was always his greatest weapon. Being motioned by the God of Conquests to continue, she nodded before resuming her report.

"I shall start then. Me and my sisters suspect that this Goddess may as well be hiding in this world as well, and to be precise, here in Maijima. One evidence being the slight improvement of the agriculture and greenery in this city."

"So she's a Goddess of… earth? Then that means…"

"Correct. I trust you are familiar with her name, no? I recall you and Minerva's host digging up some information about her."

Keima knew exactly what she was talking about. A while before the Mai High Festival, he asked for Shiori's assistance in finding information about this certain Goddess. He also promised her that he'll visit her next time. And he has yet to do so. Recalling such an event made him more stressed than he was earlier, but since this was an urgent matter, he can think about what to do later.

"… Is her name… Demeter?"

"That's half-correct. Demeter was the name she was given by the Greeks, much like how they named me Artemis. Her name is Ceres, Goddess of Harvest."

After trying to clearly remember that day's events, the book they read was about Greek goddesses. So there's a possibility that another Goddess is in Maijima. But some things didn't quite add up. First of all, why did Diana state earlier that there were only six of them? And why didn't she mention her at all until now? Could it be that Diana and her sisters didn't particularly get along with her?

"Why didn't you tell me before?"

Keima asked in the end. Since it was surely him who was going to find this Goddess, he may as well get as much information he can. And if he was going to involve himself with the real once more, there better be a good reason.

"Because… we thought she already perished a long time ago."

Wait, perished? Dead? How can a heavenly being die? These thoughts quickly filled Keima's mind as he processed the things Diana told him. Didn't the Jupiter Sisters fight against the old demons and sealed themselves along with the Weiss?

"It seems you are puzzled, so I shall enlighten you." Diana remarked, keen as ever. Keima grunted in annoyance at the unnecessary prideful touch she added to her sentence, but didn't object nonetheless. "Ceres was the first to fall during the Almage-machina, and so for that reason she didn't partake in the sealing with us. It was only then that we came up with the idea of sealing the Weiss."

Keima could clearly see the hint of sadness in Diana's eyes, due to losing someone important right before her eyes. Her small smile however, indicates that finding out about her possible survival took out a large amount of guilt and longing from her heart. Maybe it was the idea that they could have reunited earlier that's making her slightly tear up.

A few minutes ago, Keima was desperately planning how to refuse should Diana ask him to locate her sister, until an idea popped into his head. He said he'd do anything to make up to them, and now was his chance. Well it'll probably be disastrous for his gaming, but he already did have six pairs of Hosts and Goddesses. At this point, having one more really didn't matter. He stood up, fixed his glasses, cleared his throat.

"Alright, I'll find her for you."

Diana's eyes completely brightened up after hearing what Keima said. Despite his… faults, Diana acknowledged that Keima was a really great man. Enough that her host would fall in love with him. Enough that she herself would fall in love with him as well. The Goddess was unable to control herself from smiling and blushing, rather, she didn't care. Keima made her day.

"Thank you, Katsuragi-san. Allow me to show my gratitude by allowing you to passionately embrace Ten-"

Keima pretended not to hear that statement as a surge of orange light interrupted Diana. In her place reappeared Tenri, now blushing furiously while scolding Diana who was now in the mirror in place of Tenri's reflection. The Goddess was for an unexplained reason, ignoring Tenri by averting her eyes, very much like how a child would act when the mother is nagging.

"S-sorry about that, Keima-kun… please continue."

Keima could only nod as Diana once again took control, the luminescent blush still visible on her face. She probably just realized what she said. Sitting down once again, he began to think about who may be the host of Ceres.

"Let's start by finding out who her host is."

Just like the last time, Keima wrote the list of his previous conquests in the exact same fashion. The left most names belonging to the girls closest to him. The girls who had Goddesses were marked with a ring, while the most unlikely hosts were marked with a cross, along with Chihiro who was confirmed to not have a Goddess, and Akari who is a Demon. That leaves Mio, Kusunoki, and Minami.

However, during his conquest of Hinoki, he managed to confirm that Kusunoki wasn't a Goddess host. Proof being that although she retained memories of Keima becoming her pupil, the part where they go on their date and onwards was replaced with her going out with her other pupils instead.

That leaves Minami and Mio.

Minami, the kouhai in the swimming club, was one of Keima's "faster" conquests, hers lasting for only a few days. Keima however, knows that the love of a kouhai should not be underestimated. But after all that's said, it would be most unlikely that she holds any remaining memories at all according to Keima's investigation during the early stages of his Goddess hunt.

"Then that means…"

Diana always knew that Keima was a very intelligent and analytic person, to the point that she, the Tactician Goddess, would lose to him in a shogi game if she didn't go all out. She always acknowledged his talent, but she was still surprised nonetheless. Being able to deduce the identity of a possible Goddess host in a short amount of time is not something a normal talented person can do. However, his prideful act of adjusting his glasses and smirking still irritated her, but the Goddess just allowed him to continue.

"That's right. She's the most likely to be a Goddess host. Diana, please inform the other hosts and Goddesses and tell them to meet me in the rooftop of Mai High tomorrow at lunch. "

"I'm back."

Placing her bag behind the counter, she proceeded to the back room to change into her uniform. One has to admit, working in a bakery does have its quirks, but she never even thought of visiting one in her life. She was the daughter of the owner of a wealthy company after all. But because of a party she can't even clearly remember, she changed. Suddenly, working in a commoner's job didn't sound as disgraceful as she initially thought.

"Oh Mio, how's school?"

Her mother asked her with a sweet smile, like any other caring mother would.

"Geez mom, I'm not a kid anymore."

Mio complained about the "child" treatment she always gets, to which her mother apologized while giggling. The seventeen year old girl really did change. She didn't act like a prideful spoiled brat all the time now, although there were some occasions. Like when her driver, Morita, caught her staring at a certain "glasses-wearing, game-playing geek" and then told her mother. Mrs. Aoyama immediately went on full gear, rambling about how her daughter is becoming a lady now.

"I know what you're thinking, mother!"

Perhaps her grin and the small blush on her cheeks are what allowed her daughter to "perform ESP on her", as she would say. Not that she was remotely trying to hide it anyway.

After that, Mio and her mother continued to work at their little bakery, serving the customers their highly nutritious and carbohydrate-rich bread until night came. Closing the blinds and turning the store sign to "closed", Mio got out first so her mother can lock the store. It was time to go home, Morita was already waiting outside.

The day was the normal routine for Mio, except for the little encounter with the so-called Otamegane. There was no mistaking it, he was really familiar. She always felt a mixture of feelings when she at the very least, sees him, a mixture of nervousness, joy, and… irritation? Most would call this phenomenon "love", but why would she be in love with someone she hasn't even met before? Or did she?

Sighing for the first time during the day, she elected to ignore the thought. This did not, however, escape the ever observant eyes of her mother, who was smiling. It wasn't a playful or suggestive smile like before though, it was a sincere one. She was genuinely happy that her daughter is becoming interested in other people now.

"Let me guess, it's about that glasses-boy, isn't it?"

"How did you- N-no! It's not!"

To which her mother giggled. She almost caught her this time.

"Come on Mio, you know you can't hide it forever. Is he your boyfriend?"

"N-no! He d-definitely is not!"

She just loves teasing her daughter now. Before, she would just ignore everything she said, but ever since she started helping in the bakery, she became more pleasant and responsive. Shedding a tear of joy wouldn't be a bad thing, but since it would ruin the atmosphere, she decided against it.

Mrs. Aoyama pledged to herself that she'll let out those tears of joy when her daughter has finally found the man that'll give her happiness.

"Nii-sama! Dinner is ready!"

Eri cheerfully knocked on her brother's door for the nth time that day. And as per usual, Keima didn't respond at all. Luckily for the former demon, the door wasn't locked so she proceeded inside. Expecting to find her brother in his God of Conquests mode, Eri was surprised when she saw her brother writing some notes on a thick pad of paper. He hasn't done that since the last conquest. Maybe he was going to conquer a real girl for real? Eri watched her brother scribble down entire dialogues on the paper with a big grin plastered on her face. Who was he gonna conquer? Chihiro? Tenri? Ayumi?

Deciding that she couldn't resist the curiosity anymore, Eri quietly moved to her brother's location and tapped his shoulder, causing him to jump in surprise, despite being seated.

"What the- Eri, you bug demon! Don't startle me!"

Ignoring her brother's complaint, she zoomed in onto the lines her brother was writing and had to stop herself from snickering at the familiar cheesy lines. She contemplated on how Keima never said such sweet words to her. She really loves him, although in a sisterly way. But she quickly concluded that there's no point in being jealous. She was his brother now and nothing's going to change that. Right?

"Uwaa… Nii-sama… who are you going to conquer?"

Readjusting his glasses, Keima regained his composure and faced his sister.

"The seventh Goddess host."

Seventh? So that was what he and Diana was talking about earlier. Eri said in her firetruck-filled mind. Feeling left out again, she somehow regretted exiting the room just because it was awkward.

"But weren't there only six Goddesses?"

Eri instinctively asked after processing the words her brother said.

"Long story. Come to the rooftop tomorrow at lunch. Diana will explain."

So he couldn't be bothered to explain to his cute little sister? The firetrucks in Eri's mind were now spraying water everywhere wildly, representing her annoyance. After pouting for a while and mumbling something incomprehensible, Eri reverted to her serious mode. If sparkling eyes and giggling the signs of her being serious, then her fooling around mode would be a sight to behold.

"So, who's the host, Nii-sama?"

No harm in telling her, right? Not that she'll mess things up, which she always does. But Keima decided to have more trust in his sister. Who knows? She might turn out useful this time.

"It's Mio."

Eri was shocked. That's all Keima could say to describe the current state of his sister. She seriously didn't see it coming? Well he couldn't blame her for being the airhead she was. That's just what makes Eri, well, Eri. It didn't take long before she returned to being all giggly though.

"Wow, Nii-sama! That's a great coincidence, right? I mean, wasn't your meeting earlier some kind of sign? Then you've already did the first phase without even knowing!"

Yadda yadda yadda. That's how Keima perceived his sister's rambling. But she did have a point. It was almost as if it was an omen that he'll involve himself with Mio again. Really, if there was a Goddess of Chance Encounters, then Keima was sure she was messing around with him for laughs.

"So, Nii-sama… can I help? We'll be buddies on a mission once again!"

Eri cheered while pumping her fist into the air. If Keima was some other guy, then having a sister this cute would be the greatest thing that'll ever happen to him. But he was Keima. Although he wouldn't deny that Eri being his sister isn't a bad thing.

"Sure, I'll tell you what you need to do tomorrow."

Keima said while smiling. Keima was smiling. It was the greatest great day that's ever greatly happened in all the great days in the great Eri's great life. And for the second time that day, she leapt towards her brother to hug him while shouting "Nii-samaaaaaa!" complete with comical tears of happiness. And once more, Keima focused his chakra(?) on his feet to move away from his sister's trajectory.

"Uwaa…. I missed again…"

Eri said once again while scratching the back of her head. Keima could only put his palm onto his face as he sighed because of the new status he had as a target.

"Oi, you two! The food's getting cold! If you don't come down this second, I will go up there and drag you down here!"

The Katsuragi siblings felt cold sweat run down their spines as they heard the ear-piercing yell of their mother. Wasting no time dwindling, they immediately raced down the stairs to appease to their mother, now in her biker-gangster mode, the scariest demon ever to have been born during the Almage-machina.

That's right, before the God of Conquests and Satyr's secret weapon of destruction was the most terrifying creature to ever walk the Earth.

And her name was Katsuragi Mari.

Although I'm coming up with quite a lot of concepts for as to what's going to happen next, I still haven't decided yet, so next update will probably take a while. Anyways, thanks for the previous reviews guys, and I hope there'll be more in the future! I'm looking forward to some more ideas and suggestions. See ya.