Time passed bit by bit.
The sky was dyed golden.
Meanwhile, in Chiba, at the entrance of an izakaya.
An Aston Martin V12 Vantage slowly drove towards the entrance. In the driver's seat sat a woman with long black hair, wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and a white lab coat over it.
She was Shizuka Hiratsuka, a high school teacher.
However, her expression was not very good at the moment. It seemed she had encountered something unpleasant and urgently needed someone to guide her.
She raged helplessly in the car for a while. Then she found a parking space and parked her beloved car.
Afterward, she walked towards her destination, the izakaya, and pushed the door open.
The interior of the izakaya was very cozy. This atmosphere was completely different from that of other izakayas, it was lively and warm.
Warm yellow lights inside the room illuminated every corner, wooden tables and chairs were arranged artfully, and the walls were adorned with photos and small decorations full of life.
Customers sat together, talking softly, their faces beaming with relaxed smiles.
Behind the bar, the owner skillfully mixed various drinks, occasionally cracking a small joke with customers, eliciting light laughter from everyone.
As the door opened and closed, Shizuka walked in, taking off her white coat as she did so.
"Shizuka, you're here."
"Yes, uncle Sakamoto, the usual."
"No problem."
The owner, named Sakamoto, responded and went to prepare the food.
Shizuka sat in her usual seat in front of the owner and placed her coat in a nearby cabinet.
After a while, Sakamoto poured a glass of iced beer and brought it over to Shizuka.
Looking at the dispirited Shizuka, he put down the glass and teased her, "You are in such a bad mood today. Let me guess. Did your blind date fail again?"
Sakamoto's words hit the mark.
Facing his words, Shizuka rolled her eyes at Sakamoto. "Uncle Sakamoto, if it weren't for your age, I'd definitely punch you."
She continued, "Yes, the blind date failed again today."
Sakamoto smiled and tried to comfort Shizuka, "Don't be discouraged, fate can't be rushed."
Facing Sakamoto's comfort, Shizuka waved her hand. "Got it, go back to work."
"Alright, you drink first."
After saying that, Sakamoto began to prepare the food.
Shizuka watched slowly, holding the glass with both hands. She really wanted to have a sweet relationship too.
How old was she this year?
She was over 27, basically 28 which was nearly 30.
She felt like she was getting old and she still didn't have a partner.
No one liked her on blind dates.
Wasn't it just that she liked to smoke, drink, occasionally speed, and do martial arts?
Thinking of this, the depressed Shizuka took a big gulp.
"Ha..."
The frustration of Shizuka's failed blind date was somewhat washed away by this iced beer.
As she drank the beer sip by sip, Shizuka felt much better.
After a while, Sakamoto brought out Shizuka's usual favorite dish and refilled her glass.
"Uncle Sakamoto, I didn't order this." Shizuka looked at the extra plate of tempura and called out to Sakamoto.
Sakamoto didn't look up, just saying casually, "It's on me."
"Don't give up on your hope for love because of a small setback, you'll meet someone eventually."
Shizuka felt a warmth in her heart and responded with a smile, "Got it, thank you, Uncle Sakamoto."
And so, Shizuka enjoyed her food and drink.
Happily, she began her evening of joy.
The sky slowly darkened and the customers in the izakaya changed again and again.
A bit tipsy, Shizuka paid the bill and got up, ready to leave. Her peripheral vision suddenly caught a white card.
Shizuka picked up the card and looked at it. "Summon a devil and pay the corresponding price to fulfill your wish?"
"Uncle Sakamoto, where did this come from?"
Sakamoto poked his head out, saw the card in Shizuka's hand, and thought for a moment. "Oh, that's my granddaughter's thing. She says it can summon devils to grant wishes."
"There are no such things as devils in this world, it's all just for amusing children."
Upon hearing this, Shizuka couldn't help but smile, also thinking it was just a child's toy.
"Right, just for amusing children."
She had originally intended to put it down, but with the alcohol going to her head, she inexplicably put the card into her pocket. She took her clothes and left the izakaya.
Looking at the moon in the sky, Shizuka smiled and walked towards home. As for the car, she would come back for it tomorrow.
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Inside Abel's grand estate.
Everyone had finished their day's training.
"Everyone, you've worked hard in training, let's go home together."
"It... it's finally over."
Hearing Abel's words, Issei's eyes went black, and he fainted.
Today.
The entire day!
Issei was rammed by Elsha's enchanted pickup truck countless times.
If he fainted, at least he didn't have to train anymore. But there were two healers in the team. They pulled the unconscious Issei back to continue the cruel training.
Koneko was soaked all over. Her foundation was already good, so she directly started practicing according to the manual. Therefore, she had quite a lot of gain today.
Yuuto spent the day learning breathing techniques from Kanae and could fight with his physical body without using magic or Sword Birth. So he also had gains.
The one who shared Issei's misfortune was Gasper.
As everyone knows, Akeno is a slight sadist. So everyone understood Gasper's training.
Asia and Valerie's faces were a bit pale, after all, they had used their Sacred Gear countless more times today than usual.
This led to their demonic power being depleted at the moment. So they needed Abel to replenish it.
"Abel-nii... I feel I need to replenish my demonic power."
"I... me too."
The two leaned on Abel and whispered.
"Alright." Abel nodded.
Asia boldly looked up and kissed him in front of everyone.
"Oh my. I didn't expect Asia to become so bold." Akeno looked at this scene and teased.
Asia was already blushing, and with that remark, her face became even redder.
Valerie looked at Abel's neck and gulped.
Since that spot was taken then...
Valerie leaned against Abel's chest and gently bit his neck.