Roy walked into the familiar Occult Research Club room with Koneko by his side. The air was filled with a mixture of warmth, chatter, and the faint aroma of chocolate cake—the very cake Roy had baked himself that morning.
"Ah! Roy!" Rias exclaimed the moment she saw him. Akeno, Valerie, and Yumi quickly followed, rushing forward to embrace him. Each girl's hug carried a mix of affection, admiration, and just a hint of jealousy.
Yuuto Kiba, ever polite, extended his hand with a friendly smile. "It's good to see you again, Roy. I've been practicing swordsmanship just like you taught me."
Roy returned the smile. "I can see it, Yuuto. You've improved a lot. I'm proud of you."
As the group started chatting, Koneko, feeling comfortable as always, climbed onto Roy's lap, purring softly. Roy's hand immediately went to her head, giving her a gentle headpat, and he offered her a slice of the chocolate cake.
"Here, Koneko. You deserve the first piece," Roy said, watching her eyes light up as she took a bite.
Koneko leaned into his hand, clearly enjoying the attention. The subtle jealousy from Rias, Akeno, Valerie, and Yumi didn't go unnoticed—they could see Koneko relaxing in Roy's lap, receiving both affection and delicious cake.
Just as the group was settling in, a knock on the door echoed through the room. Roy carefully lifted Koneko from his lap and set her beside him, noticing the slight pout of disappointment on her face.
"Don't worry, Koneko," he said softly, ruffling her hair. "When we get home, I'll make donuts for you." Her eyes immediately lit up, and a small, happy smile spread across her face.
The door opened, and Sona Sitri and her peerage—Tsubaki Shinra and Momo Hanakai—entered. Sona immediately rushed forward to hug Roy, and Tsubaki followed, her cheeks red as she embraced him.
Sona introduced Momo Hanakai to Roy. "This is Momo. She's new to Kuoh, but she's very talented."
Roy smiled warmly at Momo. "It's nice to meet you, Momo. I can already see the potential in your aura… with proper training, you could reach Ultimate-Class Devil, and if luck favors you, perhaps even Satan-Class in the future."
The room went silent for a moment. Sona's eyes sparkled with excitement, while Tsubaki, Rias, Yuuto, Yumi, and Akeno were shocked. They knew Roy had the ability to sense and roughly estimate the true potential of devils, and now they were hearing it for themselves.
Sona whispered happily to Momo, "See? You have so much potential! I'm going to train hard with you."
Rias, on the other hand, felt a pang of jealousy at Sona's excitement and Roy's praise. She tried to hide it behind a small smile, but the subtle envy was apparent to Roy, who simply gave her a knowing glance.
Meanwhile, Koneko quietly nibbled her cake at Roy's side, her mood lifted at his promise of donuts, feeling safe and cherished.
The room was filled with a mix of joy, playful jealousy, and admiration, a perfect snapshot of the growing bonds between Roy and all the girls around him.
When Roy returned to the Valvas Mansion with Koneko, the lively atmosphere of the estate immediately greeted him. Garyfia Lucifuge, Kuroka, Lavinia Reni, Koneko herself, Ravel Phenex, Yebullana, Scáthach, Medusa Rider, Irene Belserion, Astoria Pendragon Saber, Astoria Pendragon Lancer, Mordred Pendragon, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, Katerea Leviathan, Elena Phenex, and Shuri Himajima were all gathered in the main hall, engaged in their usual banter and leisure activities.
As Roy stepped in, all eyes turned toward him, eager to hear about his day. He smiled warmly and began recounting his experiences at Kuoh Academy, sharing the interactions with Rias, Sona, Akeno, Tsubaki, Valerie, Yuuto, Yumi, and Momo. The girls listened attentively, some exchanging playful glances and whispers at the subtle hints of jealousy that naturally arose.
After sharing his day, Roy turned to Grayfia and Shuri. "Come with me to the kitchen," he said, his tone cheerful. "It's time to make dinner for everyone tonight."
In the kitchen, the three of them worked seamlessly together—Roy chopping vegetables with precision, Grayfia stirring sauces with elegance, and Shuri carefully preparing side dishes. The kitchen was filled with laughter, teasing remarks, and the occasional light-hearted scolding as Roy occasionally made playful mistakes.
Once dinner was ready, everyone gathered in the dining hall. The meal was enjoyed with lively conversation, laughter, and a sense of warmth that only the Valvas household could radiate. The girls commented on Roy's cooking, teasing him when he modestly admitted he had some help from Grayfia and Shuri.
After the meal, as the night settled in, everyone retired to their rooms. Roy walked to Grayfia's room, and as was now their routine, they prepared for bed. Roy embraced Grayfia gently, holding her close as they drifted into sleep together. Her warmth against him was comforting, and he could feel her breathing slow as she relaxed in his arms.
Meanwhile, across the mansion, the other girls followed their own rotations, each taking turns sharing the evening's closeness with Roy in their own way. Koneko often curled up beside him, Ravel and Yebullana sometimes shared quiet conversations before sleep, and the rest of his first and second peerage took their nightly turns, reinforcing the strong bonds of trust, affection, and love that had grown over the years.
The mansion was quiet now, the soft rhythm of sleeping devils and magical beings filling the halls, and Roy lay content, knowing that his family—his peerage—was safe, happy, and growing stronger with each passing day.