HIJIRI
At the black alice organisation.
Unfortunately because he was absent from school for so long, he ended up having to take a few important make-up exams. The teachers said they would have to make him do the other ones another time. It was already seven by the time he could finally leave.
When he approaches Lucifer's office, he hears it. The room was filled with harsh sounds, the slap of skin, heavy breaths and the creaking sound of the couch.
Hijiri exhales deeply. It seems he is in one of those moods. But, this is too urgent to leave alone.
He stepped inside, and the smell immediately hits him. The smell of fresh blood. Hijiri takes one glance around the office to see other women on the ground, pale and lifeless. The one he accidentally stepped over seemed to be alive still, but the rest are most-likely dead already.
Hijiri walked over and tapped Lucifer's shoulder. "Can we talk?"
It takes Lucifer a moment to register who he was. "Your back?"
Hijiri nodded. "This is urgent."
With a final thrust, and harsh bite on the girl's neck, Lucifer tossed her aside. "If you can still move, leave."
The girl who he had just been feeding from, didn't bother putting her clothes back on. Not that she would find any. She picked up another girl from the ground and weakly exited the room.
"Do you have to be so harsh on them?" Hiriji said.
Lucifer exhaled deeply and ran his hands through his hair, as he fastened his cloak. "They are the ones who came on to me." He points to the paperwork on his desk. "I was busy reading through reports."
"You seem very busy."
Lucifer chuckled. "I can sense your disapproval."
"I didn't hear anything about our plans changing."
"They haven't changed, everything is as it is."
"The time frame is wrong. We were supposed to have Sumire on our side before revealing our moves to the Holy Knights."
"Oh that." Lucifer said. "I already have someone dealing with Sumire. So, I figured I could speed up the rest of our plans."
"You're talking about Mashima."
Lucifer chuckled. "It seems that's the topic you really want to discuss."
"What exactly are you thinking?"
"I gave Toh the usual mission to seduce a woman."
"But, it seems like Mashima isn't aware that Sumire is your woman." He pointed out.
Hijiri disliked saying that last part. It left a bitter taste in his mouth. However, in Lucifer's eyes. Sumire has always belonged to him.
Lucifer chuckles. "Indeed, I only gave him vague details and didn't disclose her identity. But, surprisingly they still met anyway. I was truly surprised when Toh reported that he hadn't found her yet, but for now he was dating someone else." He trails off. "When I saw who it was, I laughed. 'Oh my second in command, you found her already.'"
So, that's what happened.
Hijiri exhales deeply. "They are in love with each other."
Lucifer flinched. "How can you be so sure?"
"At the very least Sumire is in love with him. I have never seen her act that way towards anyone but Terashima." Hijiri repeats what he saw earlier that day. "From the looks of your face, you haven't been keeping watch of them at all."
Lucifer frowned and tapped his hand against the desk. "I didn't see the need too, after all it's just another mission. I assumed that while Toh didn't realize at first, he would eventually and would continue treating it as a mission."
"This is a problem, she isn't in despair at all. I can't persuade her like this."
Lucifer raised his eyebrow. "Did we not discuss that I would be the one doing the persuading?"
"You'll frighten her."
Lucifer chuckled. "And you wouldn't? After all your the one who killed her parents. She may not remember now, but eventually she will. When that happens, I do not think she will look at you the same way."
Those were the exact same words he directed at Mashima.
"It's inevitable, but at the very least, it's better coming from me than you."
'I may have done so many terrible things to her. However, the pain Lucifer has put her through is far greater. When Sumire regains those memories, how will she react?'
"So, you claim they are in love with each other?"
"Surely Mashima has slipped up and shown his affection for her?" Hijiri argued back.
Lucifer paused. "Indeed, we had a conversation not too long ago and he seemed very protective of her."
"Then-"
"I have already indirectly given him a new mission." Lucifer slides a picture of a blonde haired woman. "I am sure he will pick up on it, and wrap up the situation with Sumire soon."
Hijiri glanced at the picture. 'Where have I seen this woman before?'
"She is an internationally famous model, she will be a good match for Toh. Especially since the girl's grandmother is easy to manipulate."
"And you really think Mashima won't argue against you?"
Lucifer raised his eyebrow. "Toh is very good at acting. If he has convinced even you that he is in love with her, then he must be doing a good job. I almost believed him the other day, but considering how he took a liking to Alicia already. He is still my weapon."
.....
After discussing a few more details, Hijiri eventually left. He didn't return home and found himself wandering the town.
"The guy wandering around like a zombie, care to hang out with me?"
It was Nao.
"The others are going to be busy, and I'm assuming the Princess ditched you and went on a date."
Why does he always appear during his weakest moments?
Him and Sumire, the two have always been there.
'And yet, I cannot have them both. Even when Sumire comes with me, it won't really be her. He will have stripped away all her emotions so she can become a weapon for them to wield.'
As for Nao, 'Nao cannot live. He will become a huge obstacle. Even if I am stronger than him, those fuelled with rage end up exhibiting abnormal strength.'
"Hey Hijiri?"
'I have to let it go, I am running out of time.'
Hijiri felt his vision blur, and Nao's form gradually faded. He felt a sharp pain in his lungs and he was coughing out blood the next second.
"Hijiri? Oi!"
As his eyes closed, he saw the worried expression on Nao's face.