Chapter 9: A Day in Kuoh: Discovering New Paths

"Well it is 1994 and it seems Human fashion is in an interesting place. So Grayfia, how do I look?"

Grayfia looked at my bluejeans, sneakers, and Dragon Ball Z tee-shirt and frowned a bit.

"Young master, I personally think you are more handsome in your Underworld attire. Human clothing seems strange on you. But if you like it, so will I."

I chuckle a bit, because I actually feel I like my Human world clothing I remember wearing. Most noble young Devils would sneer and have contempt for Earth fashion. Even Diodora Astaroth wore his Underworld attire walking around Kuoh in the third season of the anime.

Ah, that guy angered me even as a child. Just thinking about meeting him last month pisses me off!

Once again Grayfia saw anger and disgust on my face and her eyebrow raised.

"Ah?! Sorry, I was just remembering that jerk, Diodora. What he said to Kuisha really made me want to vaporize him!"

Grayfia remembering how that gathering almost turned bloody over my fight, made the adults worry. It was the first time I had a killing intent towards another child. And when a Super Devil child gets pissed, well that is bad. The fact that if I went out of control, and had the power to blow up this whole Island of Japan, made the parents get involved.

This incident I mentioned was bad in my six months, because it made my fame spread my name all over the Underworld again. It had not been a huge topic till I was about to end Diodora out of rage.

He did not physically hurt Kuisha, but insulted her for trying to 'climb a big tree' for her family, and when she thought I believed Diodora's words, she cried. My Gremory blood, hearing her cry, made my protective instincts flair and well, you can imagine how I slapped him around. Thankfully the adults stopped me before I made him turn to ash, sigh.

Well, the bright side was, Kuisha knew I cared about her.

"Do not worry young master Ray, youth Devils fight all the time, and your reason to fight was just defending your and Lady Abaddon's honor, now let us go we have many things to do today."

I nodded, and after paying for the clothing I bought, we walked out onto the streets of Kuoh Town...

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I underestimated my and Grayfia's appearance here in Japan. Grayfia is not wearing her maid attire, but a long white dress with brown soft leather boots. She is giving off a University big sister vibe right now. While I am wearing child appropriate clothing, my crimson hair and blue-green eyes make me look like a Northern European child model.

Grayfia brought me with her today because I had expressed interest in Japan back during the time I had my birthday. She has business with Lady Cleria Belial, and thought it was the right time for me to get some true sunlight and Human air. I was secretly happy to come to Kuoh of all places, but hid my excitement.

As Grayfia and I passed by many streets, I was sad to not have seen too many iconic sights that I had seen in my one viewing of the anime, but to be fair, I hardly remember anything more than the Kuoh Academy, old schoolhouse, and the park that Issei died in.

As I was surprised to see Kuoh Academy on our path, I realized it was a school-day, and all of the girls were entering the school for classes. I realized, there are no boys. Grayfia seeing me stop and watch the all-girls school with interest she rarely sees in me, tells me like a true guide.

"Young master, that is Kuoh Academy and all-girls school. This is their High School division, and over in that direction is their Middle School division, and a mile that way is the University division. A few of the Underworld Devil women come to study here among the humans, and make Contracts while they study. Mostly women from the Old King faction, but all are welcome with Lady Cleria Belial's permission."

I try my luck and ask, no request.

"Grayfia, I want to attend this High School when I am old enough, may I?"

Activating: Super Secret Finishing Move... Puppy Dog Eyes! And BOOM! I have Grayfia in the palm of my hands, Brouhaha!

My big brother had told me once about Grayfia having a weakness for cute things, and he taught me this secret finisher, and it works like a charm! Grayfia's eyes just went sparkly. She said,

"I-I will need to ask Lady Cleria and your parents about that, so no promises, okay?"

So to praise her with positive reinforcement, taught by my brother, I gave her a warm hug to reward her for caving in to my request. Yes, this is totally emotional manipulation, but damn it, she uses pinches, so I am being humane at least!

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Shortly the two of us arrived at a brand-new two story mall, with an outdoor parking structure. Looking at it, it is all top of the line and made well, to resist earthquakes.

"Grayfia, why are we at the mall? I thought we were going to meet the Territory Lord?"

"Ray, look at the name of the mall... It is the Kuoh Belial Mall. (In the future the name changes to Kuoh Town Mall, for reasons) She and her family own this brand new structure and she wanted to show me. She and I were childhood friends. So this is both a formal and informal meeting for us. Plus, you can buy anything you want here to bring home, like magazines, books, and toys."

I gave her a thumbs-up and we entered the new mall...

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As we entered the two-floor mall, I saw it was not overly crowded, due to school being in session. This is good because I keep getting looks from older women wanting to kidnap me for being cute. No seriously, it unnerves me.

Then we hear and see an incredibly beautiful woman, that I can instantly tell is a Devil.

"Grayfia, over here, yes here I am, Ufufu."

The woman is wearing a dark gray kimono and she has her long grey hair loose. Her gray eyes are soft and friendly, like a pure maiden.

Clack Clack Clack! Cleria's wooden geta shoes make a rapid sound as she comes to us in high spirits. She took both of Grayfia's hands intimately while saying.