Izuku watched as the boy readied himself. "You know, I never thought I would get the honor of being in the Demdoll games. I never thought I would ever wear a dress and realize what it's like for girls to deal with it … I never thought I would know true purgatory, the balance of heaven and hell, until I came into this great hall." Lied tried to make this sound a lot more majestic than it was.
"You're going to be crossdressing against girls as you rub tails with them, stop being dramatic." He deadpanned. "Just, don't turn into Kaumi as you're doing this. It's bad enough he tries to excuse it by claiming to be a 'gentleman'."
"Hey, I'm wearing a dress. I deserve something here." Izuku returned the glare by gesturing to his own dress. "You're altruistic, I had to be dragged here by stardom." Fair point.
"Hey, just because Izu happens to be better morally speaking than most people doesn't give you an excuse. If you want to perv on girls, then just admit it. We all know you're ogling Elizabetta, don't deny it." Eiko was relentless.
"Alright fine, just don't tell her. She already has a low opinion of me as it is." Lied said, looking at the stage while stretching.
"Oh Devi, you really have become another Izuku." Kerori groaned. "Elizabetta was right. Rejection scars you for life."
"Story of my life." Izuku agreed. And as he watched Lied walk off, a thought occurred. "As someone who's bad at culture and never had a tail … How 'intimate' is tail wrestling?" He decided to ask them.
"Depends on how far down the tail you go. Tip is nothing, the tail bone itself is where it gets … serious." Ameri explained right away. "I happen to prefer holding whoever I'm trying to be close with." She was winking at him...the most popular girl at school was flirting with him...this was his life in the netherworld apparently.
"Go Lily, win win win!" Clara cheered on the boy. This was fun, she got to make people smile.
"So in all honesty, why did you let him do this event?" Eistring asked Keorice.
"We needed everyone else to rest, and nobody was particularly skilled at tail strength. Figured if we got a loss it would be here." The super star explained.
"That's a bit mean. Lied has the longest tail in class. That should give him some advantage." Izuku-kins cheered their friend on, like the good demon he was!
"Yeah, but he's just going to waste his time with girls, not even trying that hard." Eistring spoke. "Unless the universe decides to give us luck."
"And Lily's first opponent, a Beeber!" Oh, the guy Demdoll showed up. Why did Lied-Game-Prince look really sad? She probably has to cheer harder!
"Go Lily-kins! Beat up that sparkly shiny guy! Kick him right in the tail!"
"And besides, a demon's tail isn't particularly strong." Lady Red Hair spoke up. "It's main feature is to help balance out the body mid flight, meaning the entire feature relies on equilibrium capability and rarely has any actual value in terms of strength-"
Lily shut up everyone by looking at her nails, not even looking as she sent Beeber into a crater. "... Incredible display! I've never seen such raw force! And even then she acts like it's no big deal!" The first announcer shouted.
"... Ah… just so I'm not missing anything, Shax is the one that's always standing on his tail, right?" Lady Red Hair looked scared! Hah, Lily was a silly person to be scared of! Lily wasn't scary in the slightest.
"Yeah, it's a … height thing he's kinda self conscious about." Eistring agreed. "Rarely sits in an actual chair, or stands for that matter."
"Wow, I never guessed sitting around playing video games would improve you physically rather than mentally." Izuku-kins spoke. "I wonder how I can apply it …"
"Go Lily-kins!" Clara had to keep cheering, for some reason Lily looked really angry when she was about to go against another Beeber. She may have to bring out fireworks at this rate.
"I think he's stronger than me." Everyone turned to Lady Red Hair. "In terms of Tail Strength I think he can beat me in a tail wrestling match …"
"...Okay, even by Calamity Cult standards, the luck is stupid as much as it's convenient." Kerorice slapped her face.
Elizabetta watched the Demdol event with her family, having a casual dinner with her four fathers, five mothers, and thirty siblings. You know, like any normal family. Some found the idea of having more than one pair of parents a frightening concept, but that was just them being silly. It was a family filled with love, a family she'll continue to expand on her own someday.
"I must say, this year's competition is quite astounding." Father 1 Spoke, waiting for the tv with everyone. It truly was, the Kuromu agency seemed filled with talent this year. So many contests got blown away with skill and cuteness.
"I know, there are so many cute girls. Do you think any of them are orphans? Can we adopt a few of them?" Asked Mother 2, who gave the puppy eyes at her folks.
"Hm, hard to tell. That Izumi girl had a look of 'please take care of me', but she was also frighteningly cute during the hunt, so let's see afterwards." Father 4 observed
"Oh right, the Cute Quintet made their return." Elazabetta stared at the T.V intently, engaged with the Tail Wrestling competition, particularly one of newest rookie sensations making waves. "And it seems they've added a new member."
"Another Beeber out of the park! Truly astounding work from this new addition to the group. Any comments about the competition?" The announcer asked.
"WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THIS BRACKET!?"
"Notice the use of Heck instead of the other word. Even when frustrated with the weakness of her enemies, she doesn't let her demeanor get in the way of her actions."
"Mommy, Lily looks really pretty!" She had to agree with Sibling 26, the dress was stunning and the hair extensions really brought out the natural cuteness of that face, and for some strange reason, it gave her Dejavu.
"Why couldn't the skirts be longer!?" Oh, a fellow admirer. She had to add a new Concubine to the list now. She was certain H1 would appreciate it. Maybe she could even talk them both into a threesome … huh, for some strange reason it excited her more than usual. Something to talk to PCB about later.
Asmodeus began pouring a drink for his girl. "Viole Fruit Juice, it'll taste good and help get your mind off the nightmare in front of you."
"Glad to know someone else can see it." Gaako gestured to the five families watching the ballroom sized television in front of them.
"What nightmares?" Viole asked innocently. "Izu-kun looks great! Why don't you wear a dress like him?"
"Because I picked a coin flip, and I am wondering if I honestly chose wrong." He replied to her.
"It doesn't matter what Izu-kun wears, you'd obviously do it better Azz!" Lily spoke. "And better than the girl that stole my name, there's going to be vengeance! Vengeance I say!"
"AWW, LOOK, YOUR NIECE GOT HER FIRST ARCH NEMESIS!" Lord Koopa pointed a finger at his cousin. "ONE FOR GAAKO AND IT'LL BE LIKE OLD TIMES ALL OVER AGAIN!"
"I believe she already does with that Kerori girl. Tried to kill each other during the war and everything." His traitorous mother put the Lord's attention on them. Yeah, he definitely chose wrong.
"DID YOU WIN? IS SHE STILL AFTER YOU? DO I NEED TO LEND THE SECRET WEAPON?" He now asked his daughter, his 'doting' mode is almost as bad as his own … but as one says, grass is greener.
"Nah, I know her secret, so anytime she pisses me off royally, I have the power to screw her over tenfold." Gaako entered Empress mode for a quick second...it was both horrifying and arousing...horousing one might say.
"ALREADY BLACKMAILING HER ENEMIES, THEY GROW UP SO FAST!" The father gave comical tears, as Gaako's surprisingly large family cheered.
"I know what you mean … I never expected my baby to be in public with a smile … even if it's like this." Madame Midoriya had tissues with Sullivan as they watched the event unfold. "He's trying new things and enjoying himself, and he's ready to ask an actual girl out!"
"I still have the pictures of his kiss from the Devicurlum!" Sullivan blindly tossed photos of Izuku...and Ameri...KISSING?!
"Oh someone is going to get miserably destroyed." Gaako muttered, and he couldn't help but agree.
"Should I give the boy advice? I know well how one should … please a girl." Amaryllis got closer to Madame Valac and Madame Midoriya, holding both their shoulders.
"I'm sure my baby can handle it on his own."
"Yeah, my Clara's going to have fun with both of them from now on! Three sided fun is always better!"
"Don't get me started on three-ways, Eiko's in a mood about it as it is." Eiko's aunt looked over the pictures. "Although I can't say she won't be happy with this. She'll probably like a copy of this for herself."
"Already photocopying the recording. Thank you very much for high quality television." Lord Sullivan spoke.
"... YOU KNOW, I REMEMBER WHEN I HANDED YOU A UNIVERSAL REMOTE TO BORROW, AND JUST LIKE THE LAWN MOWER, IT WAS NEVER RETURNED." Lord Koopa growled at the man.
"Oh, well, I'm sure I returned it eventually." Lord Sullivan looked away.
"You never did sir, I keep checking. You broke it for parts when you were looking for batteries for a new camera." Opera said without remorse.
"BOYS, READY THE SHIP, WE'RE BLOWING THE PLACE UP AFTER THE SHOW!"
"We've always had insane families, haven't we?" Gaako sank deep into the couch right by him
"Absolutely, it's just a sad fact of life we need to live with." Asmodeus empathized now more than ever … except Izuku, the boy was probably dead inside. If not, he's definitely on the verge of falling off the edge...yeah, he should've joined them.
"It's supposed to be one team member for the event." Lily growled, those were the rules. But for some reason the last FOUR OPPONENTS were all Beebers! Not once had Lied been able to interact with a single girl, barely putting in effort out of sheer depression.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we've made it to the final match!" Yes, please, get this nightmare over with. If he had to fight ANOTHER fucking Beeber for some inexplicable reason, he was going to let lose and kill them. Suddenly he felt like he could empathize with Izuku and Asmodeus on a spiritual level he couldn't reach until now.
"Yes, the only two contestants left are both brutal maniacs!" Why didn't he like the sound of that? "Lily, the newbie who despite looking unscathed without a spec of dirt hitting her, broke the bones of every enemy she fought!" Sorry, broke what now? "And in the other, the cool competitor, Gyari!" … Oh yes and no at the same time in all the right ways. Was it more yes than no here? Yes, no, ah! Having friends was so complicated!
"You've got skills, fan, I'll give you that." Gyari complimented his skills! He could die happy, this was the best day ever, no wait, enemies! "Unfortunately you're fighting me, but don't worry, I'll make it gentle and pleasant for a fan!" Oh that sounded lovely, wait, he doesn't want to lose, does he? No, team. No fanboy! No, friend! No, fanservice! Misfits! Hot Girl! Dominate! Submit!
He looked at the group, already giving him resigned looks. He wouldn't surrender, he would win, for Gyari-no, Misfit! For the Calamity Cult, bros before hoes, even though she was superior to all women! "Right, I'll give it my all!" Ah, that sounded so lame! He was lame, just like with Elizabetta, it's why he knows he has no chance with her. This is probably the closest he'll get to intimate with a lady. Okay, if he's going to lose, he's going to make it last.
Their tails touched. "Wouldn't have you giving nothing, no fun beating Kuromu's groupies like that." She smiled as their tails touched! He was touching tails with Gyari, this was the best day ever!
"And begin!" They both began light, simply applying pressure as the ground cracked around them. "Outstanding! Without even trying the very air trembles before them!"
"Truly the beauty of a fit Demdoll in action, i'm going to pass out from cuteness overload!" The second announcer guy spoke out with his camera. Don't get distracted, don't get scared by the pervy old man. Come on, come on, Plus Ultra! He could do this! He would go beyond!
Wow, the air was actually trembling, he could feel the tension and passion between the two sparks. Even as the lights began to flicker when genuine lighting struck them. "Their very aura is destroying the stadium folks!"
"Not bad for a fan, even if you're a runt, you're one of the strongest i've met." Oh, yes, please let this moment last forever. "Unfortunately …" Lily was flipped mid air. "You're still a newbie." Lily could feel the passion between them, scent of roses filling the air as the very skin of Gyari's hand glided over her … and then was sent rolling into her tent.
"And Greedy Gyrai steals the victory, as well the hearts of everyone watching!
"Lied, are you okay?" A blond stood over him, but he could barely make it out over the fantastical sight before him.
"I see … a light … full of roses and feathers … and grandmama is there too …" He was suddenly slapped very hard.
"Yeah, you probably have a concussion now." It was Eiko staring down at him. "Well you actually put in the effort to beat the bitch, so I won't harp on you. Nice job, Game Boy." … Yeah, it felt nice … he stood back up.
"I got to touch tails with Gyari as she beat me to a pulp … today is a day worth dying for."
"I doubt I could ever be that level of obsessive fanboy." Izuku muttered idly. It seemed the universe didn't like that answer though, as one of the poles holding up the tent came loose and hit him in the head. "Haha. Very funny." Izuku wasn't dense with irony apparently.
