Chapter 263 Chaos in the Clubroom

“Shirone’s right. What if Ikki-sama starts copying this behavior?”

“Damn it! Isn’t there anyone on my side!?”

Sorry, Issei… I can’t back you up on this one.

After classes ended, Issei had stayed behind to trade “gentlemanly” discs and magazines with Matsuda and Motohama, though, thanks to my guidance, they at least had the decency to keep them covered. The rest of us had already gathered in the clubroom ahead of him.

Then, out of nowhere, Kuroka, who occasionally drops by, teleported in and immediately declared:

“Ikki, turn into a kid, nya!”

She lunged at me so suddenly I almost fell backward.

Apparently, while she was at home, Azazel-sensei had contacted her: “Have you seen the recording of Ikki vs. Griselda? Something interesting happened.”

After watching it, she saw the moment I transformed into a child (about first-grade age) using my youkai transformation ability.

“Wait! So this is all Azazel-sensei’s fault!?”

Issei’s shout echoed again as I finished explaining.

Which… was completely accurate.

Soon after, Shirone and Ravel arrived and found out as well. The three of them cornered me, and before I knew it, I’d been overwhelmed and forced into compliance.

And just like that… I became their personal doll.

This is… seriously embarrassing.

I’ve been trying to stay calm, but being treated like an actual child by Kuroka is making that impossible. Everything around me is soft and smells nice.

More importantly…

I can feel the last scraps of my masculine pride crumbling away.

Ugh… if this is happening, at least let me hug them at full size…

But this experience made one thing absolutely clear.

I DO NOT HAVE A SHOTACON OR “BABY-ADORATION” FETISH!!

…Well, I already knew that, but still.

So stop looking at me like that, Issei! I can literally hear your thoughts—”If I shrink too, I can act innocent and touch all the ladies’ chests, right?”

Let me tell you—this situation is not that great.

Right now, I’m being poked and prodded nonstop, barely able to move. Unless you’ve got a very specific kind of “gentlemanly” disposition, you’ll just get overwhelmed.

…Wait.

If that’s the case…

Wouldn’t it be faster to let him experience it firsthand?

“I’ll help you shrink, Issei. Let Izuna possess you for a bit.”

“Ehh!? N-no, I never said I wanted to shrink or anything!”

Oh? Backing out now that it might actually happen?

Too late. The moment you entertained the idea, your escape route was gone.

First, Asia, who had been sitting beside Issei, shot to her feet. Normally gentle and reserved, she was now visibly excited.

“I-Issei-san! Please, you must try becoming small!”

“Asia! C-calm down, okay!?”

Issei tried to reason with her, but she leaned in so close their noses nearly touched.

“I am calm! And if you become small and let me hold you, I’ll be even calmer!!”

There is absolutely no way she’ll calm down.

As Issei struggled, Irina suddenly hugged him from behind, wrapping her arms around his neck.

“Hey, darling. For the future when we have children I’d like to practice. You know, holding a child and all that”

I mean… do you really need practice holding a first-grader?

“Irina! Not you too!?”

Then—

BANG!!

The clubroom door burst open.

“I heard everything!”

“Oh my, ufufu~ If I can see little Issei-kun with my own eyes, I simply had to come as fast as possible.”

“Rias!? Even Akeno-senpai!? Why are you here—and how do you know!?”

Before anyone could answer, two more figures entered.

“So Issei has already become a child!?”

“Ara~? I heard Hyoudou was about to become interesting, but… isn’t Arima-kun already a child?”

Xenovia and Kiryuu had arrived.

They’d been nearby practicing speeches for the upcoming student council election. I had secretly released Izuna and sent out a telepathic “announcement” about the Child Transformation Event.

Naturally, they rushed over at full speed.

Unlike Kuroka, they don’t usually carry Izuna, but within school grounds, it’s easy for a high-level spirit like her to reach them instantly.

And so—

Overwhelmed by sheer pressure from the girls, Issei finally agreed.

I activated the transformation remotely.

The next moment, child-Issei was surrounded—his limbs grabbed from all directions as the girls fought over who got to hold him.

“Owowowowow!! Let go! My arms and legs are gonna come off! Xenovia, stop holding my head—my neck’s gonna snap!!”

This feels familiar… like something from a textbook…

Ah, right.

A story where two women fought over a child, and the real mother was the one who let go when the child cried out in pain.

“CRACK CRACK CRACK!! CREAK CREAK CREAK!!”

…Those are not sounds a human body should make.

“HELP!? HEEEELP!! I’M GONNA BE TORN INTO FIVE PIECES!!”

Ah yes—The Quintessential Quintuplets (physical edition).

Kiryuu sighed, shrugging.

“You’re such an idiot, Hyoudou. Even if your limbs and head come off, your torso will still be left. Don’t worry—Rossweisse-chan can collect the leftovers later.”

…Correction: Sextuplets.

“Wait! Can we not talk like it’s guaranteed I’ll be torn apart!? Even devils die if their heads come off!”

Well… except for special cases like the Phenex clan.

Eventually, Azazel-sensei—having just finished a staff meeting—and Rossweisse arrived.

Azazel burst out laughing.

Rossweisse, on the other hand, blasted everyone away and launched into a long, furious lecture.

On the way home, Issei muttered:

“…I never want to turn into a kid again…”

He looked completely drained—physically and mentally.

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A few days later, the student council elections at Kuoh Academy began.

Campaigning had ended, and now all that remained was the final speeches in the gym before voting.

Candidates for treasurer, secretary, and vice president each gave their speeches.

Though honestly, the most visually impactful was Millarca Vordenburg, a vampire, wrapped head-to-toe in heavy clothing with goggles blocking out light.

After Saji’s earnest and slightly humorous speech for vice president, it was finally time for the student council president candidates.

First up was Hanakai, who spoke passionately about her love for the student council and her desire to improve the school through it.

She received a warm round of applause.

Then came Xenovia.

She started to read from her prepared speech… then paused.

After a moment of hesitation, she lowered the paper and spoke directly.

Her speech wasn’t about policies or preservation.

Instead, she talked about how, having grown up in church facilities, this school was the first she had ever attended and how everything she experienced here felt fresh and exciting.

She continued:

She wanted to make the school even more enjoyable.

To create “fun” not just equal to what she felt—

But greater.

“I want to make Kuoh Academy a place loved by everyone. Let’s make it a fun school… no—I will make it one. So please… support me.”

As Xenovia bowed, the gym erupted into cheers.

Days later, the results were posted.

The new student council was decided:

President: Xenovia Quarta

Vice President: Saji Genshirou

Secretaries: Meguri Tomoe, Kamo Tadami, Nakiri Ouryuu

Treasurers: Kusaka Renya, Nimura Ruruko, Millarca Vordenburg

Since when did you think this would turn into a serious battle with the Grim Reapers?

Looks like the Underworld just got a bit stronger, huh? lol

Anyway, that wraps up this chapter.

Next, we move on to career counseling—with Belial.