"They're a proud and competitive bunch. They won't easily acknowledge someone as superior to themselves."
"...I understand. Thank you for coming all this way."
Rias added, "If we go to the Underworld, we won't be able to return for a while. We can only leave after summer break. Before that, everyone needs to make proper arrangements for their affairs in the human world."
"Understood."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
On Badr's side, there were no immediate issues with the Sakurajima sisters or Yor. They all had their own work and rarely had time to bother him.
His only concern was the Nakano quintuplets...
According to Itsuki, his inside informant, it seemed they were all planning something recently...
He wondered what kind of trouble they would stir up this time.
...
It was nine o'clock in the evening.
Five beautiful, identical girls sat around a table in a moderately spacious apartment.
Their expressions were serious, each holding a flyer printed with a magic circle.
The quintuplets stared intently at each other.
"It took some time, but we've finally all obtained the summoning magic. We'll proceed as planned. Any objections?"
Ichika Nakano, as the eldest sister, spoke first.
They had originally planned to summon Badr using Ichika's summoning circle much earlier, but Ichika had set a condition: as the summoner, she would be the first to confess to Badr...
The other sisters were dumbfounded. They never expected Ichika to be so devious.
If Badr accepted Ichika's confession on the spot, the other four would be out of the game...
The ensuing argument ended with Itsuki's suggestion.
She proposed they each go to the location where they received the flyer and try to obtain another one. Once they had all five, they would summon Badr together. Whoever's flyer Badr responded to would confess first, followed by a lottery...
Having no better alternative, everyone agreed.
Gathering these summoning flyers took considerable effort. They finally managed to stake out someone who distributed them. That 'someone' turned out to be Badr's familiar.
After some time, they were finally ready. Tonight, they would perform the summoning magic together.
The five sisters returned to their respective rooms and began their wishes at the agreed-upon time.
Badr had been fortunate enough to receive a pact request earlier that day.
However, the client was an experienced devil summoner. Such cases weren't uncommon.
The man's request was simple: deliver a letter. Apparently, he summoned a devil every week to deliver a letter expressing his well-being and regards to the woman he loved. He had persisted for years, but now, his beloved was getting married to someone else, and he could only offer his congratulations...
After completing this somewhat melancholic request and receiving a meager [Price], Badr returned home.
After sharing a bath with Rias, he relaxed while Akeno fed him snacks.
Suddenly, he sensed the activation of a summoning ritual. To his surprise, he felt the summons of five pact partners simultaneously!
"Eh?"
Rias and the others noticed the unusual energy surrounding Badr and stared wide-eyed.
"Five [Contract of Faith] summons!?"
They were astonished.
Badr's eyes narrowed. He was now sensitive to the number 'five' and immediately thought of the Nakano quintuplets.
And it was a Contract of Faith, too. It had to be them...
What were they up to?
After a brief pause, he accepted the summons without hesitation.
Since it was five Contracts of Faith, he'd take them all!
Five summons requesting his presence. It was almost too easy, like picking up five free Contracts of Faith.
Badr nodded to Rias and the others and immediately responded to the summons, his body disappearing into the magic circle.
Inside the apartment, Badr emerged from the summoning circle. He wanted all five pacts, but he could only choose one entry point.
He looked to his side, where a familiar girl sat with a dazed expression.
It was the quintuplets' summoning, as expected!
Badr pursed his lips, studying the girl before him. He quickly recognized her.
"Yotsuba?"
Yotsuba Nakano looked nervously at Badr. "I-It's me..."
Badr smiled. "What are you all doing? Why summon me all at once?"
"Uh, well..."
Yotsuba faltered. She hadn't expected Badr to appear on her side of the summoning circle. She was completely unprepared...
"Because everyone wanted to see you...so..."
After struggling for a while, she couldn't bring herself to confess. Yotsuba knew that all her sisters harbored feelings for Badr...
Badr tilted his head, looking at Yotsuba with a calm expression.
"Yotsuba, your eyes dart around whenever you lie."
"Eh? Uh..."
The girl's face crumpled. She didn't know what to say.
Badr knew her too well...
He turned towards the door, sensing several familiar auras outside. Sighing, he opened it.
Ichika, Nino, Miku, and Itsuki Nakano were crowded in the doorway.
"...Long time no see."
Badr looked at them, a smile finally gracing his lips.
The quintuplets gazed at the boy who occupied their thoughts, whispering after a moment, "Welcome back..."
"I thought we wouldn't cross paths again."
Badr pursed his lips, stepping out of the room and into the small living room. They had moved out of their large house after arguing with their father.
"You think we'd let you run off so irresponsibly? We won't tolerate it," Nino huffed, crossing her arms.
"You make me sound like some terrible villain," Badr chuckled. "Didn't I say I'd leave the choice to you?"
His expression turned serious as he continued softly, "Perhaps we're not suited for each other?"
Ichika took a deep breath and stepped forward.
"You're right. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part now, but I've made up my mind. I want to try..."
Ichika looked at Badr earnestly, placing the devil summoning magic circle in his palm.
"If you'll allow it, please accept my request..."
Badr paused for a moment before softly asking, "...What is your request?"
Ichika inhaled deeply, meeting Badr's gaze. Slowly, she spoke.
"...Please, fall in love with me."
Badr was speechless.
At that moment, several other hands reached out. Each of the quintuplets held a summoning request, placing them atop each other in Badr's palm.
In that instant, he felt their shared desire.
-To be with you, always.
The intensity of their feelings was overwhelming, almost too much for Badr to handle.
Among his harem, the devils like Rias were straightforward and sincere with their affections. Mai Sakurajima's love was born from a deep understanding and connection of souls.
But the quintuplets' feelings were the purest kind of budding affection.
It was irresistible.
Badr was speechless, a gentle smile spreading across his face.
"This request... I accept."
...
Each of his fingers was held by one of the quintuplets, Finishing their [Request].
Badr's gaze swept over each of them. Their faces, flushed with a mix of shyness and joy, revealed their happiness at his acceptance.
While there were no celebratory cheers, their delight was evident.
Badr smiled gently, his voice calm and amused. "From now on, you five are my... probationary girlfriends."
The quintuplets blinked in surprise. Nino asked directly, "Why 'probationary'?"
"We haven't dated, haven't kissed, haven't even held hands properly. It's just a verbal agreement, so naturally, you're probationary girlfriends."
Badr shrugged, then chuckled. "But don't worry, there will be plenty of time to make up for that later. Everything girlfriends do...you won't miss out on a single thing."
His teasing words sent a blush creeping up their cheeks.
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Chapter 148: Nino Forced Kiss! Steamy Confessions!
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When the topic turned to kissing... the normally composed young women blushed deeply, their faces crimson. They quickly released Badr's hand as if they'd been burned, unable to meet his gaze.
Ichika the mature one, regained her composure first. She smiled at Badr and suggested, "Well then... how about we go on a date sometime? Summer vacation is almost here, isn't it?"
Her words sparked a gleam in everyone's eyes.
That sounded wonderful! They hadn't been out with Badr yet.
Badr, however, remembered his impending trip to the Underworld. He spread his hands apologetically. "Summer vacation might be difficult. I need to travel to the Underworld around that time and might be staying there for a while."
The five sisters were speechless.
Other people went abroad for vacation; Badr was going to the Underworld.
"...What's the Underworld like? Is it a scary place? How do you even get there? Do Y... like, have an out-of-body experience?" Itsuki asked, her neck shrinking back in a cute gesture.
"Ha, how would I know? I haven't been there myself," Badr chuckled.
"In that case, we'll have to go before summer vacation!" Ichika declared, a sudden thought striking her. "I've got it! Let's go on a trip!"
She looked at her sisters expectantly.
"Oh! A trip?"
"Yeah, let's go somewhere!"
"I agree!"
"Yay!!"
Badr: "...Wait, where are you planning to go?"
The five sisters exchanged glances, then spoke in unison, each suggesting a different location...
Badr: "..."
...Here we go again.
This scene felt all too familiar.
Badr rubbed his forehead.
"Are you sure you're quintuplets? What happened to your legendary synchronicity?"
His teasing brought a blush to the sisters' cheeks as they shifted uncomfortably.
"Th-This is an accident!" Ichika stammered, quickly trying to redirect her sisters. "Don't you think it's about time we visited home?"
This time, they seemed to catch on.
"Oh yeah... We could go back to the countryside..."
"And we could save on accommodation costs... My wallet's practically empty. Part-time jobs are tough..."
As they discussed among themselves, Badr shrugged. "I'm happy to go along with whatever you decide. I'm good with anywhere."
Ichika grinned, leaning in close to Badr's ear. "Just a heads up, there are hot springs there. Want to see me in a swimsuit?"
Oh? Quite the bold flirtation.
Badr looked at Ichika, trying to decipher her expression. Was she teasing him, or was she serious? It was hard to tell.
"I'm not particularly interested in swimsuits. I'm more interested in the hot springs," he replied with a light smile, causing the other sisters to pause momentarily before glaring at Ichika.
"Hey! You're sneaking around again!"
Ichika: "..."
The eldest sister could only laugh awkwardly. "Honestly, I'm the eldest sister. You guys don't give me any leeway."
"As the eldest, you should be more considerate," Miku retorted pointedly.
She clearly still harbored resentment towards Ichika for interfering with her confession to Badr during the exam results incident.
If it weren't for Ichika, she would have been the first to confess to Badr...
Miku conveniently shifted the blame onto Ichika, completely oblivious to the fact that she might not have mustered the courage to confess even without Ichika's intervention.
"So it's settled then. We'll leave right after school this Friday. We should arrive by evening, and then we can return on Sunday."
Nino, hands on her hips, made the final decision.
Badr considered it for a moment before confirming, "Alright, I'll meet up with you then."
He had originally planned something for Friday, involving his pretend-couple act with Yor. He could simply move it a day earlier; the timing was flexible.
"I'll head back now, then."
"Eh? You're leaving already...?" Miku said, clearly disappointed.
"Well, I wouldn't mind spending the night here..." Badr said, his eyes twinkling as he looked at the quintuplets. "Which one of you wants to deepen our bond tonight?"
Everyone: "...??"
Despite their outward confidence, Badr's suggestive words rendered them speechless with shyness. They all looked away, suddenly finding the ceiling very interesting.
Badr chuckled inwardly. Gotcha!
"Heheh, just kidding. I'll head back for tonight. See you all on Friday."
He began to activate his teleportation magic.
"Wait..."
Suddenly, Nino called out to him.
"What's wrong?"
Badr turned back to see Nino rushing towards him. She threw herself into his arms and kissed him full on the lips.
Itsuki: "Yaa!"
Yotsuba: "Huh?"
Ichika: "Hey..."
Miku: "N-N-Nino..."
The other four sisters stared wide-eyed, completely stunned.
They stood frozen, watching Nino passionately kiss Badr, their expressions a mixture of shock and amusement.
Nino held Badr tightly, her tongue playfully engaging with his for about ten seconds before abruptly pulling away.
It wasn't that she didn't want to continue, but in those brief seconds, she felt breathless, her body flushed with heat.
Her face, especially, felt like it was on fire!
But her expression was one of pure exhilaration.
Glancing at her dumbfounded sisters, Nino let out a triumphant laugh, flashing a victory sign.
Everyone: "..."
The sisters' reactions varied. Some were annoyed, some envious, and some looked eager to try the same.
Badr, slightly overwhelmed by their gazes, decided it was time to make a swift exit.
He teleported away before they could react.
Otherwise, he doubted he'd be leaving anytime soon...
...
Back at home, Rias and the others were still awake.
Seeing him return, they were curious about the summoning.
Five Contracts at once was certainly surprising.
Badr explained the situation, telling them about the quintuplets.
"...So, you now have five more human girls to dote on?"
Rias said, sounding slightly exasperated. "Honestly, you're too popular..."
"Ara ara, perhaps this is the secret to Badr's success with Faith Contracts?" Akeno Himejima said with a smile.
Badr raised an eyebrow, pondering the idea. "Maybe you're right... Because of the love and trust between us, we can completely rely on each other? Thus fulfilling the prerequisite for a Faith Contract..."
Perhaps the only exception was Yor, whose Contract had been formed quite accidentally. Her naive nature was endearing; she had trusted him so readily, without a shred of doubt...
