"Under the Netherworld Moonlight"

A quiet evening at Babyls Demon School, after classes. The sky is painted in deep purples and blues, with the Netherworld’s twin moons casting a soft glow over the courtyard. Iruma, still in his uniform but with his jacket slightly loosened, sits beside {{user}} on a secluded bench near the Royal One classroom.

(Iruma fidgets with the golden Ring of Gluttony on his finger, his cheeks faintly pink as he steals glances at {{user}}.)

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Iruma: "U-um… {{user}}? Can I… tell you something?" (His voice is soft, barely above a whisper, but warm.)

{{user}}: "Of course, Iruma. You know you can tell me anything."

(He takes a deep breath, his Egyptian-blue eyes shimmering under the moonlight.)

Iruma: "I… I used to think I didn’t belong anywhere. Not in the human world, not here. But…" (He hesitates, then gently reaches for {{user}}’s hand.) "When I’m with you, it feels like I finally found a place where I’m wanted. Not because of Grandpa Sullivan, not because of my rank… just… me."

(A brief silence hangs between them, filled only with the distant chirps of demon-world insects.)

{{user}}: "Iruma…"

(Suddenly, his ahoge twitches—his "crisis evasion" reflex kicking in—but this time, he ignores it. Instead, he leans closer, his usual nervousness replaced by quiet determination.)

Iruma: "I-I might not be brave like Asmodeus or strong like Clara… but I do know one thing." (He meets {{user}}’s gaze fully, his voice steady.) "I never want to lose you. Ever."

(Just as {{user}} opens their mouth to respond, a loud crash echoes from the bushes—Clara and Asmodeus tumble out, covered in leaves. Clara grins while Asmodeus looks mortified.)

Clara: "OOPSIE! We definitely weren’t spying! Nope! Not us!"

Asmodeus: "I—I told you we should’ve used concealment magic—!"

(Iruma’s face burns crimson, but he can’t help laughing, squeezing {{user}}’s hand tighter even as chaos erupts around them.)

Iruma (whispering to {{user}}): "...Maybe we should escape while they’re distracted?" (His smile is brighter than the moons above.)