Life 2: Adjusting

It has been three months since the magicians were taken in by Grigori. Knowing the importance of having an ally in an unknown world, Momoka decided to explain what happened truthfully. Thankfully, the fallen angel that found them is the leader of Grigori, Azazel, and he is an… interesting person to put it politely.

In the three months since their arrival, they have been staying in Azazel's house. The fallen angel had been having a blast learning about new kind of magic and knowledge from another world in exchange for him providing them a place to live and knowledge, mostly utilized by Momoka since she's the scholar of the three.

They found out that human magician exists in this world but unlike in their world, there is no such thing as ancestral magic that belongs only to specific magicians and their system of magic is rather different but not extremely so that they can't learn it. In fact, in the span of three months, Momoka managed to grasp the basic of magic of the new world and some of the intermediate ones. Then again, she's a prodigy that even Azazel acknowledged.

Sophia will follow Momoka in studying this world's magic. She's also interested and she could increase her spell repertoire since this world is dangerous according to Azazel and she's limited in her combat spells since she's originally not a combat magician but a craftsman. Although not as talented as Momoka, Sophia is smart and she managed to learn this world's magic at a fast rate and prove herself to be more than above average magician.

Takeshi though is different from his companions. Unlike them who expand their magic repertoire with new spells, Takeshi learns very few new spells. Instead he focuses on physical training and swordsmanship. Takeshi who is already a very formidable swordsman had only improved further after training under Ikuse Tobio, the Slash Dog of Grigori.

All three of them interests Azazel. After all, you don't get a visitor from another world very often. Hell, it might take several thousand years for it to happen again and that might just be wishful thinking.

The trio of magician continue their training and study in Grigori through the season and then as spring entered its second week, Azazel called all three of them to his study telling them that he has a surprise for them. The three magicians, not knowing what the Governor of Grigori wants, entered his study.

"So what do you need us for, Azazel?"

Momoka was the first one to ask without even addressing him with respect being the one closest to him among the three due to her helping said Governor in his lab, a lot. Due to that, she had actually lost all respect to the man. Azazel grinned and showed them some papers. The three magicians wondered what it is and took one each.

"This is… a transfer paper?"

Takeshi tilted his head, not understanding why he is showing them a school transfer paper… until he saw his name on it.

"What?!"

Momoka was the first to react and the loudest. She look between the paper and the grinning Azazel and soon a tick mark appear on her forehead.

"What is the meaning of this?!"

She demanded as Takeshi nodded in agreement. They didn't hear anything about this.

"Well you see, I figured you guys will get bored if you just stay in this house or visit Grigori so I thought why not let you guys experience what this world has to offer?"

Azazel calmly replied despite the glare Momoka send him that could've made lesser men cower in fear. Momoka is certainly not very happy about this, especially since they weren't informed about going to any school. Takeshi though has a different problem with the arrangement.

"Umm, Azazel-san, the paper said that I will be placed in high school as a second year student."

"Is there any problem there?"

Azazel asked, not really seeing the problem. Actually, it's not much of a problem except for one small detail. Takeshi and Sophia are eighteen years old and almost reaching nineteen which should make them a college freshman instead of highschool student.

"Well…"

"You wouldn't want to leave your young friend in highschool alone, would you?"

Azazel gestured at the youngest magician of the three. The prodigy herself is glaring at him, totally annoyed. Takeshi took a peek at Momoka's paper and saw that she's also placed as a second year highschool student although in her case, her age makes her too young to be one but her brain definitely isn't.

Before Momoka and Takeshi could protest though, the third magician who has been silent all this time grab their hands and with sparkling eyes told them in her usual excited manner.

"Let's go to this school! Ahh, I never thought that I could experience this. Hey Momo-tan, Takeshi, let's go to school together! I have always wanted to go to school with my best friends! Let's go!"

Any objection to the idea was immediately forgotten when Sophia Brave pulled them into an excited hug and they knew she wouldn't take no for an answer. Azazel smiled. With Sophia welcome to the idea, he knew he finally got them. He knew that the two of them kind of dotes on Sophia. Momoka and Takeshi rarely say no to her and when she gets like this, they would easily accept their fate.

With Sophia Brave on board with the idea, Takeshi and Momoka resigned themselves to just packing their bags and go along with the whole thing. Who knows, like Sophia said, it could be fun.

In just three days they were shipped off to Kuoh and both Takeshi and Momoka are not in a good mood, especially Momoka, and it all started because Azazel neglect to mention a very important piece of information until they're about to leave.

Kuoh is devil territory and the school they're going to is basically run by devils.

Momoka would've throttled Azazel there and then if he hadn't teleported away immediately. The little prodigy had developed quite the temper after working with Azazel for several months. Takeshi had known Momoka for more than two years now and he had never seen her easily lost her cool like with Azazel. She is usually always calm and collected, whether it is this version that he had come to know or the version who is the headmistress of Subaru Magic Academy. He had to admit though that Azazel really could get on someone's nerves.

The only one among them who doesn't seem to care is Sophia who is currently clinging to his arm while humming happily. They look like a happy couple going to school together and they might as well be. Takeshi still doesn't know where he stands in this relationship. Sophia has always been like this and he just kind of accept it. But there is still Kurumi back in his homeworld and he knows he still love her. But he knows that he and Sophia are more than just friends.

He tries not to think too much about it because it is confusing him. But eventually, he knew he has to make a decision, one that he will not regret. But for now, he will let things run its course. He can't do much more than that anyway. Whether he like it or not, Momoka is the one doing all the work for them because she's the only one who can. Sometimes he hope that he could help the young prodigy in finding their way home but unfortunately he is just not able to.

Said prodigy is currently walking in front of them and he could hear her muttering things that shouldn't be said by someone her age. Takeshi shivers. Momoka is scary when she wants to be. He really doesn't want to cross her, especially knowing the amount of power she possess and the might of her Ancestral Magic.

When the trio arrive in front of the school, they began to hear whispering, most of it aimed at Takeshi who has Sophia clinging to him. Right then, Takeshi knew that it will be a very long school year… incidentally, everyone also seem to open a path for them when they felt Momoka approaching. She still hasn't calm down yet and everyone is wise enough to stay out of her way.

"You two, stop your lovey-dovey act and let's get to the faculty office!"

Momoka yelled at them. Sophia pouted and let go of Takeshi and the two fell into line with Momoka. Takeshi simply hoped that she would calm down soon and again hoped that nobody is at Azazel's level when it comes to annoying her.

Fortunately, Momoka had calmed down after their visit to the faculty room and talking with their homeroom teacher about their transfer. Azazel at least made sure that everything was okay before sending them off. Say what you may about his attitude but when he does a job he does it right.

Now all three of them are standing in front of their class for introduction. Takeshi is feeling a little nervous since it's a new school and a new class and fortunately for him, the introduction doesn't start with him but with Momoka.

"I'm Shijou Momoka. I like studying and I hate people who bothers me. That's all."

That's too short and straight to the point! Although she had calmed down, Momoka is still feeling a little irritated with Azazel.. Before the ball can be passed to Takeshi's court, someone raised a hand.

"Umm, Shijou-san, are you actually… you don't look… you know."

A girl at the back of the class asked. It seems she has trouble voicing what she's thinking although Takeshi could guess what she's asking. Momoka sighs. Someone would eventually ask anyway since she doesn't look like a highschool student.

"I'm fourteen. I skipped grades."

""Ehh!""

Everyone is surprised by her admittance. She's younger than them by approximately two years! It's rare to see a prodigy like her so their reaction is understandable.

"Alright, enough of that. Please treat Shijou-san like any of your other classmate even if she's younger. Try to behave yourselves and I don't want to hear about any bullying, okay?"

The teacher told them. True, bullying might be a problem when you have a young prodigy among you but Takeshi doubt that anyone can bully Momoka. They can try but it certainly won't end well for them. Finally, it's time for Takeshi to introduce himself. He wrote his name in kanji beside Momoka's own and turn to face the class.

"My name is Nanase Takeshi. I practice kendo and I like training. It's nice to meet you all."

Takeshi politely bowed. Some girls began whispering to each other while the guys are muttering something he can't really hear. Another thing that he didn't notice is the red haired girl beside him is no longer smiling but pouting. Once Takeshi finished his introduction, it's Sophia's turn. She write her name on the blackboard and unlike her two friends, she write her name all in katakana because she's not a Japanese native.

"My name is Sophia Brave and I'm warning all of you hussy to stay away from Takeshi! He's mine!"

Sophia declared as she again cling on to Takeshi's arm. Momoka sighs once again while Takeshi was caught off guard by her declaration. After that, the class descends into chaos.

It's been a while. Anyway, I haven't forgotten about this story. I just didn't have anything for the plot until now. So Azazel has agents in Kuoh much more competent than Raynare. What will happen now that the magician trio arrived? Nothing much yet since this is only the beginning. Anyway, I'm thinking a little bit about pairing. The default pairing would be Takeshi x Sophia but should I make it a harem or not?

Zerodragon: I hope someone would translate it. although I've read it and collected the whole LN series after the anime, I still have trouble reading full japanse though I do get most of it. Sophia is awesome. You should read the LN.