Demon King – Chapter 269 – Bet You Didn’t Expect This, I Updated Again

(tl note: yes, that’s really the title (to continue Pickle’s tradition!))

“I really don’t have anything going on with Eiya… I just needed her help with some stuff.” Yuki knew if he didn’t explain this clearly, he could forget about ever winning over the girl sitting next to him.

“Don’t worry, I won’t interfere… I’ve known you for so long, I know exactly what kind of person you are. It’s good if Little Ya sticks with you.” Stuffing chips into her mouth, Her Majesty the Demon Lord had an “I get it” expression on her face, leaving Yuki with a pounding headache.

“But she’s still the little sister I grew up with, so I can’t really let go… so while I don’t oppose it, I won’t support it either. If you had a sister, you’d understand, right?” Patting Yuki’s shoulder, Eiru wore an earnest look.

“I get that, but I really…” Why did this sound so familiar? While muttering in his head, Yuki tried to explain, but was cut off again.

“So if you’ve already won her over, make sure you treasure her… if you dare treat her badly, I’ll beat you up!” Eiru bared her teeth and claws, trying to look fierce, but Yuki only felt more exasperated.

Damn it! Will you just listen to me! Yuki was about to explode inside—I really don’t have that kind of relationship with your sister! At most she’s my future sister-in-law!

“How nice…” Staring at the sky, Eiru suddenly envied her dear sister—if only she had been born a girl from the start, maybe she too could find a boyfriend like Stupid Yuki.

“I don’t like Eiya, don’t get it wrong… the girl I like is someone else. I just needed her help with a few things.” Finally catching a break in the conversation, Yuki rushed to explain.

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“Huh? Don’t lie to me, that day you said during truth or dare…” Tilting her head, Her Majesty the Demon Lord looked suspiciously at her best friend—if it wasn’t Eiya, then who else fit those conditions?

“I never said it was Eiya. Even if she fit the conditions… that doesn’t mean it had to be her!”

“But still… wait, hey what are you doing?!” Just as she was about to press further, Eiru suddenly found herself scooped up, Yuki’s arms sliding under her armpits and lifting her straight onto his lap.

“Listen to me carefully… if it really were her, would I have kept it from you? Wouldn’t I have come to you for advice first?” Hugging her into his arms, Yuki began petting her head like he was stroking a cat.

“Guuuh~” With her head being rubbed and her back soothed, the little demon lord let out a cute sound, clearly enjoying herself.

“How can you… pet me like this when you already like someone else~ am I that fun to play with?” Relaxing into his arms, the comfort made her drop all resistance—or rather, this loli had never planned to resist at all.

“Yeah, you’re really fun… silly loli.” Yuki chuckled, his hands not stopping.

She really is just a silly girl. I’ve made it so obvious, and yet you still can’t tell I like you? But then again, that’s exactly like you—when it comes to yourself, you’re always completely oblivious…

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“I’m not fun at all…” She pouted, but still didn’t move away… since time was short anyway, she let him do as he pleased.

“You’re free this afternoon after school, right? Well, I know you’re always free…” Yuki suddenly leaned close to the girl in his arms and whispered mysteriously.

“Yeah, I’m free… why, what’s up? You want me to eat out with you, or keep you company shopping?” Responding habitually, the normalcy of the conversation even made Eiru forget for a moment that she was still in her girl mode.

“Not that… just wait for me here after school today, I’ve got something really important to tell you.” Yuki finally threw out an invitation. Come to think of it, this was the first time he’d ever actively invited her out while she was in her girl form.

“What’s so important that you can’t say it now… fine, here after school, right?” With a grumble, the little Demon King didn’t pursue the matter and quickly accepted the invitation.

“Yeah…”

“Should I wear something special?” Tossing out a strange question, she left Yuki stunned.

“Huh?”

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“I mean… if it’s something really important, I should dress properly. You won’t tell me what it is, so I at least need to know what to wear so I don’t embarrass myself, right?” Her Majesty the Demon Lord explained. Clearly she had mistaken his invitation for some kind of event.

“Just pick something from the clothes I bought you… whatever you want to wear. Honestly, even your uniform is fine. It’s just to talk about something, it’s nothing that fancy…” Ruffling her head, Yuki smiled.

“Oh… anyway I’m not scheduled to work today. By the way, this period is PE for you, right?” Agreeing, she suddenly realized it was still class time. What was he doing here?

“No, actually the teacher was busy, and with no substitute available so we were given self-study… and I slipped out.” Truth was, he had skipped class outright. But given Yuki’s standing in his class, skipping a period or two wasn’t a big deal.

“Then I’m going to nap… I didn’t sleep well last night.” Since she now knew he wasn’t her future brother-in-law, and since he was already holding her… the little Demon Lord simply gave in, curling up against his arm.

“Again? You didn’t sleep well last night?” Yuki was speechless. He hadn’t even bothered her recently, so why was she still losing sleep?

“Because of you…” She pouted. If it weren’t for worrying that this brat would sneak open her bed curtain in the middle of the night, would she be so on edge she couldn’t sleep?

“Okay okay, it’s my fault, it’s my fault…” Yuki spoiled her as always—and now that she was also his best friend, he doted on her even more.

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“Huu~” Maybe because of the warmth of his embrace, for once the usually sleepless Eiru had already drifted off.

“Sweet dreams…” Watching over the little treasure in his arms, Yuki gently pecked her forehead.

“Mmm~” With a satisfied smile, the girl let out a cute little dreamy murmur.

This afternoon, I’ll confess… just wait, you silly loli. Now that I’ve caught you, I’m not letting go.

But was it just his imagination? Without disturbing her, Yuki carefully observed her condition—compared to last time he held her while she slept, why was her breathing so much weaker now?

Translator Note

FINALLY YUKI, THANK YOU. AHHHHHHHHH