Toujou Koneko. An extremely petite girl in the first year of high school, though some may say she looks like an elementary school student. Silvery-white hair, hazel eyes. No chest to speak of. All in all, the ideal loli for all lolicons, one of which I'm minutes away from burying six feet in the ground. My target - an athletic looking baldy with a penchant for taking pictures of girls in the changing room. It just so happens that his two friends are also on my "Idiots-who-should-just-die" list.

Still, I'll allow them to confess their sins and see the err in their ways. Of course, that won't stop their punishment, but it might alleviate it. A little.

"Excuse me, perverted trio, may I ask you a question?"

The three great idiots of the school turn to me from their whispered conversation. Judging by their confused looks, they have no idea who I am, which is all the better. If they can't identify me, then I can enjoy my time with them.

"I heard a rumor that the girl's from the first year were peaked on while changing earlier this week. Am I to assume that it was you three?" I already know the answer, of course, but this is a chance for them to repent…

"Yeah! The real prize was seeing Toujou Koneko! She's so cute!"

"67-57-73. Not really my cup of tea, but it is ideal for you, isn't it, Matsuda? "

"What?! Matsuda! Motohama! Why didn't you invite me?!"

So much for repentance.

Five minutes later, I walk away from the trio, two of them with their heads buried in the cement wall and the other one with bulging cheeks from a few punches to the face (he got by slightly since he wasn't at the scene of the crime; still, his perverted stupidity got to me). I smirk as I recall their begging for mercy that I frankly ignored. I mean, justice needed to be meted. An eye for an eye, or in this case, the beating of a lifetime, as well as destroying their photo album of many of the girls of our school freeze-framed in unfortunate moments for them. Ah, hearing their screams of pain and heartache as I slowly ripped up each and every one of those pictures they were hoarding was bliss. I mean, it's not like I'm a sadist or anything, but when people are justifiably punished, it's heartwarming. It's one small step on the road to a better life for them. For the perverted trio, I'm just helping them realize that peeking on girls and openly flaunting porn is not the right path. Well, that's how I justify myself, at the very least.

Now, I completely understand that everybody, in some form and way, is perverted. Let's face it, if we weren't perverted, then the human race would quickly die out. Perversion is the key to having sex, after all. Still, best in moderation - if we all showed our primitive natures, we'd be on the same level as the beasts we came from. So, when idiots like Hyoudou-san, Matsuda-san, and Motohama-san actively and unabashedly broadcast their debauchery… well, righteous fury is appropriate, in my personal opinion. And playing whack-a-perv was actually mildly entertaining.

Then again, maybe bashing their brains a little bit in order to teach them a lesson is somewhat pointless, since after fifteen forgotten beatdowns the boys still haven't learned their lesson. By now, I wouldn't be surprised if the the three have permanent brain damage, Ugh, I've really got to figure out how to hold back. Any more brain damage and those three may be messed up for the rest of their lives. Granted, they're already messed up, but still...

Hmm, looks like someone has witnessed my brutal assault on the three poor souls. It's not like I wasn't expecting this - as a trained assassin, I'm taught how to feel it when someone has been following me, and I've felt this presence quite a bit in the last few weeks. To be honest, it really doesn't matter to me; I'm good enough to easily run away. Still, it would be nice to know who is tailing me. Maybe I should introduce myself?

POOF! With a small cloud of smoke, I disappear and wait in some nearby trees for my unknown stalker to show up. I'm fairly certain its someone from Kuoh. Perhaps the student council is still scouting me out in order to recruit me into their ranks? If so, it would have just been easier if they had asked me what I do everyday - eat, sleep. eat at school, sleep at school, go home and ignore two adorable twelve year old girls, one of whom is actively trying to make me into a pedophile (of course, if she doesn't rat me out then I'm not a criminal, as she says to alleviate any of my worries, completely oblivious to the fact that I have zero interest in any sexual relationship with her), eat, and then sleep. Or, in other words, as un-student-council-like as anyone could be. I wish they would take the hint.

Still, best to wait out and see who it is that's following me rather than blame Shitori-kaicho for everything. And after a few minutes, my patience is awarded: a white-haired, hazel-eyed loli slowly strolls out from behind a corner, stumped as to how I managed to evade her. Huh, to think that the girl whose honor I protected was the very one who was stalking me. Odd how fate often likes to mess around. Well, it's best to find out why Toujou Koneko, the very girl I've been tasked to keep tabs on, has been tracking me the past week. With a small use of my Sacred Gear, "Night Reflection," I disappear into the shadows and pop up right behind her.

"If it isn't Kuoh Academy's mascot? Good afternoon!" The poor girl jumps up, much like a cat when startled. The resemblance makes me smile a bit. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kurotani Rokudou, though I'm sure, seeing as you've been stalking me for the past week, I'm sure you know that full well."

The adorable girl blushes lightly at this in slight embarrassment, which is somewhat shocking, since it's widely known that Toujou-san doesn't show emotions. I guess my sudden appearance really threw her off. "... I wasn't stalking."

"Huh. Would have fooled me."

"... Tch." Ah, looks like the girl is slightly annoyed. My sudden appearance and the fact that I'm teasing her probably has thrown her completely off. Finally, annoyance morphs into accusation. "... You… you know youjutsu."

Crap, did she realize that when I beat the crap out of the Perverted Trio? Then she'll probably figure out that I'm a yokai, since it's mostly a unique technique to them. Perhaps I could pass it off as having a yokai teach it to me? "Yeah, I was once taught to do that, though nothing major. I'm fairly weak in it. Basically, just messing around with my face is my limit."

The girl continues to stare at me suspiciously, but I'm not to concerned. It's a fairly convincing lie, added to the fact that changing your face is basically elementary school work. If I make it seem like that was the best I can do, that should ease her restlessness a bit. Still, to throw her off the track, maybe I should slightly change the topic a bit?

"It's quite impressive that you could notice that, being a first-year. You're so small."

"... Small?"

I yelp as this tiny girl throws a punch at me, forcing me to dive to the side. In my place the girl forms a foot deep crater. I knew she was reasonably strong, but that's just ridiculous for a girl with such a small body.

And why is she so upset right now?

"Wooh! Hold on, little gir~"

"... Little?"

Another crater appears, this one another foot deeper. Seriously, why's this girl trying to kill me? Unless…

"Um, are you thinking I'm inferring your chest, or lack thereof, when I call you 'small'?"

In response the quiet girl aims another punch at me. Dodging is becoming a hassle, so…

"?! … Where did you go, Senpai?"

"Look, even if you had the chest size of your King, that doesn't change the fact that you're small and weigh less than forty kilos. Then again, those giant tits of hers probably weigh five kilos each, so you might just tip the sca~" My form flickers away again, as the girl realizes I'm behind her and throws another punch.

"... Stay still so that I can punch you!"

"As much as I wish to help you release your misplaced anger, I'd prefer to avoid your crater-inducing punches that could potentially kill me," I deadpan to the little girl. "Besides, we have to get back to the slight issue at hand. Now, Toujou-san, care to explain to me why you've been following me? I'm not the most charming guy around, neither the best-looking." The young girl blushes slightly at that, which mixes humorously with the fury behind her eyes. But wait, am I good-looking? I know Micchan lusts after me, though I assumed it was mainly because of a slight bad-boy aura that I carried. Maybe I'm better looking than I take for granted. "And as far as I recall, I haven't helped you at all. In fact, I tend to avoid you. Now, either there's another reason why you're following me, or someone put you up to it." I glare into her eyes, prying open any secrets that she might hide. For a moment she strives to stay strong, but her willpower gradually wilts under the pressure from my gaze. With a small sigh, she waves the white flag.

"... Both."

"Huh? Both? As in there's something about me that perks your interest and someone sent you?" I think about it for a minute, waiting for the comprehension to arrive. "Ah, Himejima-san sent you."

Toujou-san simply nods hesitantly. "... Akeno-san wishes to know more about sempai. She wants to know if sempai is a threat or not."

"And not if I'm single or not? That's a shame; I would have actually considered breaking my rule of not dating anybody within two years of my age. Of course, it's rude to talk about another girl in front of one as adorable as Toujou-san," I plaster a smile, using flirtation to see how the loli would react. Unsurprisingly, the girl hardly reacts at all; she was well known at school for rarely showing emotions, and I have the sneaking suspicion she could easily tell if someone was ever lying or not. Perhaps it's based on more of her nekoshou powers? "But what about that other reason for following me? There's something interesting about me?"

Again, the young girl hesitantly nods her head. "... Sempai… smells."

"... Dammit, I'm not covering up my scent." Of course she would realize that I'm a kitsune. The girl is a nekomata! Scratch that, she's not just a nekomata - she's the best of them, a nekoshou! She could probably sniff out any yokai within twenty miles if she wanted to. She must have realized there was a slightly above-average yokai nearby a little over a two weeks ago, when I took on her boss. It would be hard to cover up my scent after showing off enough power to beat a High-level devil and a Longinus user, let alone impossible if I forgot about it. Which I did. "So you know I'm a fox?"

"... Sempai knows about me, don't you?" The way Toujou-san said it, it was more of a statement than a question.

"Yeah. I've known about you for awhile. Listen, I think we started off poorly. Allow me to introduce my self again. My name is Kurotani Rokudou, though I don't really care if you call me something else. I'm in the third year here at Kuoh, having transferred here after my first year of high school. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The girl slightly tilts her head slightly to the side, which is adorable. I can really see the cat in her. "... Toujou Koneko. Roku-sempai may call me whatever, but perverted names are illicit. Please take care of me."

"So you call me "six," huh? Eh, I guess it's good enough. Though I'd prefer not too, I can't really see any other name for you besides "Koneko-chan," so I guess I'll just call you that." Another very slight blush escapes from the stoic face. Huh, maybe lil' Miss Mascot may like that more than she lets on. "Well, Koneko-chan, I'm not going to stop you from spying on me. I understand Himejima-san is concerned for her King and as your superior ordered you to find out as much as you can about me. Funnily enough, if she had just come to me, I would have been straightforward with her. Now, do you have any questions for me?"

"… Is Roku-sempai here for anything else other than keeping an eye on Buchou?"

I smile. "You figured that out by yourself, didn't you?"

Koneko-chan again nods. "... For supposedly keeping Buchou in line, Roku-sempai disregards her too much."

"You're quite a bit more clever than I think you realize, Koneko-chan. Next to Himejima-san, you might just be the most intelligent member of Rias Gremory's peerage. Yes, there is another reason for me to be a student at Kuoh." I look at her with a stern yet kind look. "You."

A slight widening of her eyes tells me the nekoshou was not expecting that, though it's quickly replaced with a look of understanding. "...I'm a yokai."

"That's right. And we in Kyoto like to make sure all the yokai we know about are doing just fine. They're probably even more concerned about you since you're one of two nekoshous left."

Koneko-chan glares at me angrily at the mention of another cat yokai. "... Does Kyoto know where Nee-sama is?"

"That I can't say. But what I can say is they sent the best to keep you safe."

With that the nekomata rolls her eyes. She must not believe in my strength. Ah, the president of the Occult Research Club and her Queen must have kept our fight quiet, making it look like the Fallen Angels were tougher than presumed. Perhaps Miss Rias passed along a request to Himejima-san about me, and the Yamato Nadeshiko is using someone else to look into my motives? Clever, but still too round about. If you really want to know something, go straight to the source - my senseis during my ninja training drilled this into my skull when we were working on reconnaissance and information gathering. Sure, you might stumble on people like me who are more than willing to reveal their plan at world domination (why is it that villains often seem like they're required to explain their evil plot?), but the truly dangerous guard their secrets jealously. After all, a secret is a weakness. The minute that it is revealed, you might as well march straight to hell. Still, this is a calculated risk - by showing my hand, I'm hoping the ORC can drop some focus off of me, trusting that I'm only here to protect Japan and Koneko-chan. If they don't, all that will change is their suspicions of me. I can still keep an eye on them, and still without being seen. But it would be easier if they trusted me.

"Believe what you want, Koneko-chan. Just know that no matter where you go, I will make it my personal duty to keep you safe, just as much as your teammates do." I then do something completely unlike myself - I ruffle her head a little. "I mean, in the end, a cute face like yours should smile a bit more."

Another nod, and I can't help but realize why this little girl has such a following at Kuoh. She really is completely adorable. In a few years, she'll be exactly my type of girl… then again, her sister is exactly my type of girl, so that would make sense. Man, I hope I'll get to see that girl again; perfect boobs, perfect butt, flirtatious teasing attitude…

This time the girl connects on her punch. "... Pervert."

"Wait, how did you know~ Ah, you're reading my ki! And here I thought you would try to avoid your yokai abilities at all costs."

"... What do you mean?" Crap. Now I've got her wondering what all I know.

"Ah, nothing, nothing. Just work as a spy, you know?" That was too close. I can't believe I almost blew my true cover. "Anyway, Koneko-chan, I'm off." And before she could say anything, my figure blurs away again. The girl looks around and, deciding that I really left this time, she huffs and stomps off to where the Occult Research Club meets in the old schoolhouse. A premonition pops up in my mind of her venting her anger on a pathetic perverted dragon. Well, as long as no harm befalls me.
But I should follow her, see what she reports to her King. How annoying! I cut off all readings of my ki and follow at a slow pace. It gives me ample time to think things out, specifically about her potential as a nekoshou, by far the most powerful cat yokai in existence. These creatures can have more than enough ability to rival Ultimate-level devils. Koneko, to be honest, probably has more potential than I do. She'll more than likely have enough power to destroy armies in the future.

Which means she can be a valuable ally in the future. The Gremory Clan is by all intents and purposes one of the major players in the Underworld. They are incredibly wealthy and explosive magical power. When the clan has a son that becomes the strongest Maoh and a daughter that has earned nicknames like "Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess" and "Princess of Destruction," you have serious sway in the devil world. And luckily for Kyoto, a yokai joined such a powerhouse clan.

I was actually instructed months ago to contact Koneko and see if I could get her to help us out. But the girl has major trust issues - like the only people she hangs out with, let alone talks to, are all in the Occult Research Club. For someone like me to just pop up in front of her and ask her to basically become a go-between would be dumb. She'll probably run away from me and get her King to refuse any further contact.

Luckily, the elders were more than willing to accept my opinion, and told me to do it when the time was right. I figure today is off to a good start for the relationship - I might have pissed her off a bit, but I've told her I'm trying to keep the peace. Sure, it's not like she completely trusts me, but my words more than likely calmed her, and by extension her master, down. All's probably good right now. I should be able to give a good report tonight.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

All of the people cramped in the small club room turn to face the applause. Most are startled by the break in silence. A few are curious. Himejima-san and Koneko-chan eye warily. Rias looks up in dread. And the silver-haired maid onee-sama unleashes a small amount of killing intent. It seems my arrival isn't that welcome.

"Speak, intruder,"

"Intruder? To think, I am being called an intruder when a meeting of devils occurs on the very land my people gave to them."

There are a few confused glances shot here and there. Only a very few of all the room's occupants seem to realize what I'm talking about: the gray-haired onee-sama, the redhaired princess, her queen and her rook, and a few of the pompous blonde jerk's peerage. Oddly enough, said blonde doesn't seem to have a clue what's going on, instead reveling in a dragon's humiliation.

"I must congratulate you, Phenex Raizer-sama. Your pawn defeated a talentless boy who has been a devil for all of a month and who relies on a power that takes time to warm up. You must be so proud of your precious pawn. Of course, you haven't even thanked her; perhaps you don't even care about her?" I snicker at his glare. "Then again, what kind of moron speaks down at a Longinus whose soul made the devils revered as gods quiver in fear. I hope for your sake the dragon didn't hear you - you will really hate yourself if he did."

"A Longinus' soul? What are you talking about? And who are you?"

"Clearly your brain is focused more on the women around yo~ wait, is that your sister?"

A short blonde instantly blushes and starts mumbling something about training and what not. I hope that's all, but seeing as the guy made out with two of her fellow servants, I wouldn't look past him making a move on his sister.

As if to answer the question I never said, Raizer shrugs. "Younger sisters are vital to the image of a harem."

"You're one sick dude."

"Shut up!" The Phenex loses his composure for a second before reigning it in. "Anyways, you have yet to tell us who you are."

"Ah, well, I would have thought it was quite obvious, since I'm in a black uniform with a mask. And it looks like quite a few of your harem is Japanese, so I assume you have some inkling of our culture."

"... In other words, you won't tell me," the bad-boy wannabe deadpans. "Rias, my dear, it's uncomely of you to not introduce your guest."

I wait for the redhead's answer, but it seems she's just as lost as everyone else is. "Ah, she might be a little gunshy. I may have punched her in the stomach a couple times a few weeks ago. Trying to stop a war and all."

The gray-haired devil immediately turns to the redhead, surprise evident on her face. Obviously the young lady had kept the recent events quiet from her family. "Rias-sama, is this true?"

"Th~ There was no chance of war! Those fallen angels attacked my cute servant, and they were working by themselves." I smirk slightly at that. It wasn't completely true, though the Ruin Princess doesn't know about that. Kyoto is already working on a counter-offense if what I found out from those fallen angels is true.

"Believe me, Grayfia Lucifridge-sama, the entire matter is cleared up. Kyoto is making sure of that."

The gray-haired beauty turns back to me, calculating. "... If that is the case, then thank you. Though there is no need to use such a suffix for a maid."

"Then again, you are the wife of the Maou. Plus, I could never disrespect someone as beautiful as you, even if I know I have no chance in hell." I blink for a second, reflecting on my words. "Then again, hell is where your husband rules, which insures my lack of success."

Lucifridge-sama smiles slightly, somewhat amused, before she bows her head in gratitude. Oh my, a goddess doth bequeath unto me her gratitude! My life is fulfilled!

"You know, this is all fun, but what are you doing here, shinobi-san?"

"Ah, well, I guess I've come to give you a warning, Raizer Phenex-sama."

"A warning? What, are you going to fight me or something? Because you would never win."

"Oh? I wouldn't be too sure of that if I were you. You don't get hurt because you're immortal, but that doesn't mean you can't be defeated. You just can't get hurt."

"What, so will you seal me or something?"

"Please, ninja aren't from some kind of anime where idiot kids are the reincarnations of gods. That would be stupid. But there are other ways to keep people from moving." I shrug my shoulders to end the topic. "That's not the point. I'm here to warn you about entering Japan unannounced again. We could arrest you and declare war on the Underworld."

"Hah. The Shinto faction taking on the devils? That is hilarious."

"I'm sure Lucifridge-sama doesn't see it as 'hilarious;' I'm sure she's actually worried what the ramifications of going into such a war would entail. Perhaps both the Grigori and Heaven would side with us…" I notice the Ultimate Queen's eyes widen at the political disaster of what Raizer Phenex coming back to Japan could bring. Point for me. "But then again, that's if you choose not to heed my warning."

The blonde boy frowns at my explanation. My words are fairly understandable, even for a perverted idiot. At last he nods his head and with a bored shrug turns to the magic circle. "Rias, the next time we meet will be at the game." With that he and his peerage disappear in magical light.

I turn to the Gremory heiress. "You know, you probably could hide out here on the surface until you're ready. He's not coming back - getting clearance to come to Japan would be too much of a hassle, even from someone with the influence of a Phenex."

Rias looks at me, trying to read what my actions are. Finally, she shakes her head in the negative. "No, we will play the game in ten days time. It's a chance, and I will take it. Besides, with a little bit of training I believe my cute servants can overcome Raizer's."

With a little sigh, I turn to leave. "Maybe, but can they overcome Raizer?" A little flick of the shadows, and I disappear from the occupants of the room.

All told, this little meeting was quite interesting. Devil politics - I must say, this is practically a perfect move by the Gremory and Phenex patriarchs. The union of the two families would have been extremely beneficial, but I really can't see it ever happening. Rias Gremory has too much pride to accept an arranged marriage, especially to someone who sees her only as a toy. And if she's forced into it, she'll most likely be broken. That will to trickle down into her peerage as well, including my charge. I inwardly groan when I realize this. It might just be best if I follow the group of power idiots on their training adventure, to insure a certain nekoshou's improvement. This is just going to be troublesome.

"Hello? Black Fox here."

"Ah, Rokudou-kun! How's life with the devils?" A new voice answers my call-in. Looks like they switched Megu-neechan for someone … male. Ugh.

"... You know this is supposed to be an official update, right? Why the hell are you acting so casual? And why aren't you calling me by my code name?"

"Eh? That code name? It sounds too chuuni."

"... I thought it was clever," I sniff. Great, I get a smartass whenever I call now. Looks like the elders wisened up and decided to make my life even more annoying. Ten more years, and I can get back at them. Ten years.

"So, how's our little lolicon doing?"

"I AM NOT A LOLICON!"

"Aren't you always peeking on a girl who looks like an elementary school student? And aren't you actually engaged to one, too? Rumors also have it that the two you currently employ dress up as maids."

By now I really am crying. The worst thing is that all that is basically true. No matter how much I deny it, it seriously makes me look like a lolicon. "I've told you before. I like Onee-chans! Older women! Why am I always saddled with brats?"

"Haha, it's all good! Just remember that those little girls you like will someday be just like Yasaka-sama."

"I'm not sure if anybody can have such an erotic body as Yasaka-sama, but thank you for the sarcastic optimism."

"So, what happened today, Rokudou-kun?"

"I dropped in uninvited on a devil meeting. Turns out Rias is kind of in the same boat as I am."

"Oh? She's also in an arranged marriage?"

"... Yeah. Damn, you're pretty clever."

The voice on the other end chuckles. "Thank you for the flattery, Rokudou-kun. Maybe we could talk about some of my better qualities over dinner sometime?"

"... I also gave the princess' fiancee a warning about coming into Japan. Might have threatened war."

The guy laughs at my blatant attempt at changing the topic. "Ah, don't worry about it. Blackmail is always a valid tool to make people do what you want when it comes to politics. It's their fault if they take it seriously. Anything else for today?"

"Yeah, I was confronted by Toujou-san today."

"Oh, that's wonderful!"

"...Pardon me?"

"Well, it's been decided that it is time for the second part of the plan to ally Kyoto with Gremory to begin."

"So keeping an eye on Toujou-san was only step one?"

"Yes. Speaking of 'keeping an eye' on her, what do you think about the nekoshou?"

"Hmmm… she's got major trust issues, which actually helps in judging others. She's got good instincts in that regard. Also, she dislikes perverts."

"And what do you think about her… physically?"

"Huh? Cute, I guess. In a lit~"

"Oh cute? Good, good. That's good to hear."

"... Okay, what's going on? What's with the sudden interest in Koneko's appearance?"

"Oh? Believe me, Rokudou-kun, this end doesn't care that much. We were just hoping you liked her."

"... Huh?"

"You see, the council of elders here have decided that Toujou Koneko would be an excellent concubine for you."

"... WHAT?!"

"Your new mission is to make the nekoshou fall for you. Good day."

… Wait… did they just tell me … no… SHHIITTT!