-"Seihai-kun, Seihai-kun!"
-"What's wrong, Tohno-kun?"
-"It's about my sister Akiha, she's outta control! She is so mean to everyone, even me, though I am her cool older brother! *sob* *sob*"
-"You're so hopeless, Tohno-kun: ~`*Niisan 'harsh-love' tool!*`~ "
-*blink* "Heh?"
-"Go, show the bitch who's in charge..."

- Is it me, or had the show gotten even better at fourth season?
Yuuto was relaxing after productive day. He spend most of afternoon training with Himari, what they originally did sporadically, and nowadays semi-regularly. Even though she held back, he managed to block some blows. Kuesu actually observed them couple of times, in her words "to heck if he was learning useful things". She concluded, that while important, she would be more use in helping him with his light-ferry, and other more mental subjects related to demon-hunting. And invited him make use of her knowledge, which he accepted. With the convenient magic doors, visiting her was easy, so they agreed to met semi-regularly to train, in addition to more social reasons.
- Yes, well. She did go to some sort of magic academy. She must knows a lot of about magic stuff.
And the thing about his training... was that everyone else wanted to help. Though it might had more to do with having excuse to spend more time with him, than concern about his progress. When Shizuku and Lizlet volunteered, Himari actually managed to to get them to help in a way they could contribute, rather than just be a bother.
Last time, their help turned into something that fell under "second base". Also, Rinko flashed her underwear to him for some reason, telling him "try to resist your urges". He missed chance to joke at her "Well, if its you, that should be easy". Its also possible, that Himari though if she gave them boring or annoying chores, but useful ones, they wouldn't be able to complain, and just not volunteer again. He couldn't discount that, since in her mind Himari was best trainer.
Though in case of Lizlet...
At first, Himari instructed her to just try to put him a lock, and he was to break free. She was actually too good for this, since in addition to being too strong, she knew some wrestling moves, that while non-dangerous, were pretty much unbreakable. And included being smothered by her bosom. To her credit, Himari did not go mad. Instead...
- That's enough. Since you are indestructible, young master will try to hit you.
- Eeeek?!
- Try to get at least five hits, young master. Until you do, we won't be able to get to next stage.

Shizuku on the other hand... helped him build up resistance to mystic eyes.
He was disappointed with himself, even if Himari re-assured him, that most demon hunters rely also on various charms they prepare beforehand, rather that only natural resistance.
- Don't fell bad, nano. Most wouldn't have lasted even few seconds before succumbing. Rather that try to bear full blunt of hypnosis, you should avoid it by distracting opponent.
- Quite, young master. Its being able to recognise threat that you are learning. You should talk to Kuesu about getting some related protection. As for you two.
- Yes?
- That's considerate of you to want help, but you are not warriors, you don't have necessary attitude, or work ethic. You probably came just to hang out together? Well, I am not doing this to hoard young masters time, but to make sure he don't get killed.
- Ah. When you put it like that Himari-san...
Lizlet was slightly embarrassed, Shizuku probably silently snarked.
- Besides, it not like you two don't try to hog Yuuto-sama all the time! So don't act as if you were being neglected! Got it?!

So (hopefully) ended their attempts to join my training.

Flashback over.

- Hmm, tomorrow Kuesu is throwing Christmas party... Nah, no need to wait until then, besides, it will be fun, you cannot mix it with business. I'll ask her when I visit her this evening. She promised to tell me more about charms, like my old Omamori, so its good opportunity to ask for something that will help resist mystic eyes.

Christmas party by Kuesu. In Shizuku's words: "Rich people do things like that to show off". That might be true, but no need to be so blunt about it.
Other than Yuuto's harem, Class Rep, Aya (Himari's messenger) and Sasa were there. Kuesu nonchalantly ignored Ageha and her sidekick.

He had opportunity to chat with Rep, over some non-alcoholic drinks.
- I take it Kuesu-san tried to give you some hard liquor.
- Yeah. Although why would she? Drunk I won't do anything I wouldn't sober.
- Haha. That's right. Are you going to attack me as well?
- Dunno. What did ya got?
- Ah. Hahaha?

It turned out she struck the conversation to to talk about something else. She noticed something was weird about Himari, even if she couldn't put her finger on it. He would have to talk it with the rest.

Himari said it was fine. She would redo spell tomorrow, it got weaker only because too many weird people were in same place.
"Ayakashi and humans can coexist Himari, isn't this a proof? I am not a hero that would protect whole world, but this peaceful life with my friends, I'll defend."
She was also pleased with his conviction.
"If this is what you want, do it with pride, Yuuto-sama."

Then Kuesu had gotten in fight with Rinko, which could be solved only by duel to the death.
Or actually, bingo tournament. It was just harmless fun. Though they acted as if was the former.
- So what do we play for?
- Uhmm... Whomever wins get Yuuto for whole day?
- Hey, don't you gamble me away...
- That's too long. How about for rest of party?
- Hmm, but then it will be ruined for everyone else when he's not there?
- Then just whomever wins, gets to borrow him for quick break in private room?
His haremettes looked at him as if he was piece of meat, and they were starved pack of wolves.
- Ohhh! That's more like it.
- It'll be fun!

- Well, the good thing is they they are getting along - Yuuto noted wryly - although only because they are obviously drunk.

- So, is everyone playing? I guess I have to join as well - said Aya.
- Yes! I will play too! - Sasa joined in.
- Don't worry master! If he wins, I'll stab him! - Eeek!
- Then just don't let him play Himari.

Surprisingly, Class rep won. This is gonna be interesting.

- Isn't it a nice room, Class Rep?
- Ah, please, just call me Yu.
I better be careful. Its not like she is in love with me, so being too forceful, or reading too much into things might end in tragedy.
- So, how do we spend our break Yu-chan?
- Ahaha. I hadn't though about it.
- Well, no matter how you look at it, you came with a man who's known Casanova to secluded room. Its not like that doesn't imply things.
- Ahaha. But you aren't going to attack me? Right?
- Well, I won't attack a girl who doesn't love me. If you want me to, you gonna have to try harder to seduce me.
- Uhmm? Try harder? Like what?
- Well, if it isn't pure love that just needs helpful push from me, you'd have to convince me you're a bad girl.
Aw, she blushed. Still, better to take it easy.
He took a sip from his glass.
- Uh oh.
- What is it Yuuto-san?
- Someone must've gave me alcoholic drink when I asked for refill. Oh well, I won't be trashed just form that small glass.
And took another sip. Then another one.
- Uhm, Yuuto-san?
- Yes?
- Can I ask for a favour?
- Hmm?
- Rinko said that kissing felt good, and..
Well, If it turn out I was wrong, I'll apologise.
I leaned on, and french-kissed her. She began to kiss me back. I decided to not pull away, and upped the game.
Second base, I touched her through her evening dress. Her breasts were bigger than I though.
Well, no turning back. I pulled strings of her dress down, exposing her ample bosom.
- Now, I guess I am convinced, Yu-chan.
I laid her down on a couch.

- Kyah!
- Eh! What was that?

Sounds of slashing swords.
Damnit! If a fight broke out outside, he couldn't just ignore it, even if things were getting nice here.
- Is someone fighting outside?
- I better check it out. Wait here.
There was no need to get Yu involved in supernatural stuff. Especially if she was starting to figure things out.

He was right. Himari, Ageha and Kuesu were finishing moping up some minor ayakashi who attacked the hotel building.
- Yuu-chan? Its allright, we're already closing up - Kuesu said as she blew up someone. She was holding a drink in her hand, taking another sip. She was even more sloshed than he was!
- Kuesu-chan... are you allright?
In background, Himari just finished pulling wool over eyes of innocent bystanders with her implausible made-up story.
- What jerks. I had everything prepared. I even put a camera in a room, so we could record you with winner.
- Ehh?
- Ehh!? - Yu, who didn't stay in the room, was right behind him, also obviously bothered by the revelation - what do you mean, Kuesu-san.
- Oh, don't complain. Its not like if Sasa hadn't won, you wouldn't want a copy of video. Don't be a hypocrite. Damn. I am out of booze.
Yu blushed. That's right. Kuesu gets along with others to the point, they will hang out even when I am not there. And it seems they talked about Class rep behind her back.
- You were lucky Yu-san. If you really laid you hands on young master, you could get killed for real!
- Eeek?!
Himari, please don't bully your classmate.
- Weren't you okay with contest?
- Only because I planned to win. I need no outsiders.
- Sorry Yu-san, we'll have to continue later.
- Ah. It's okay...
He turned around, and girls used the opportunity to give various signs to Yu. Himari made a cutting move with her katana, Ageha made a "cut-throat" gesture, while Kuesu did a "Caesar does thumbs down."

Yu-san shuddered.
Killed. This is only question of time... I am gonna get killed!

Eventually, by magic of circular thinking, she decided its not like she has anything to lose. So go all out girl! But that is story for another time.