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They had, of course, secretly checked their test scores.
"...Not bad, you all passed."
"Yay!" Everyone cheered.
A smile touched Badr's lips. Their hard work over the past few weeks had paid off; all five sisters had passed their exams.
"Especially Ichika. You had the highest score among the five."
He offered a quiet compliment, but his words struck Miku Nakano like a bolt of lightning.
Ichika... had the highest score?
Miku looked at Ichika Nakano in disbelief.
She had told Ichika that if she got the highest score, she would confess to Badr.
But now, Ichika had achieved the highest score…
Hadn't she… not been studying that much?
Ichika Nakano seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Huh? I got the highest score? That's surprising, hahaha..."
She laughed as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders, but her gaze darted around, avoiding Miku's eyes.
After all, she had been secretly studying…
Even though she was tired from work, the thought of Miku confessing to Badr if she got the highest score had been unbearable.
Because… she liked Badr too…
As the eldest sister, she should take care of her younger siblings;
But giving him up to Miku just like that… she felt a pang of reluctance…
Ichika and Miku were engaged in a silent battle of wills, unnoticed by the others. Then, Nino Nakano stood up.
"Alright! To commemorate this momentous occasion, I have an announcement!"
Everyone's attention shifted to Nino.
She opened her bag and pulled out a gift she had bought, solemnly presenting it to Badr.
"I like you!"
Everyone: "...???"
The other four sisters were stunned into silence.
Badr looked at the familiar gift in his hand, blinking in surprise…
Huh? What's going on?
"N-N-Nino..." Miku's voice trembled.
"This..." Ichika's expression was one of astonishment.
"Eh!? Nino..." Yotsuba stammered after a two-second delay, seemingly torn between speaking and remaining silent.
Itsuki, her mouth full of cake, almost choked. She quickly gulped down some water, then stared at Nino with a dumbfounded expression.
Badr, however, maintained his composure. After the initial surprise, he pursed his lips slightly.
"I understand. But Nino, I'm a devil."
"What does that matter? There's no rule saying I can't like a devil, and there's no rule saying a devil can't like a human, right?"
Nino Nakano was truly courageous.
Looking at her, Badr was taken aback. He explained patiently, "What I mean is, devils and humans have different moral values. I have several girls I like, both human and devil. This is different from human perspectives, and you don't know much about me. Would you still like me even knowing this?"
"Ha… Ha!?"
Everyone was dumbfounded by Badr's words.
Indeed, they had never really considered these things…
"See? Your feelings for me are more out of curiosity and admiration for supernatural powers," Badr said calmly. "Now that the terms of our agreement have been fulfilled, perhaps everyone should take some time to reconsider…"
…
Silence fell over the room.
No one had expected Badr to say such surprising things.
Not only did he already have someone he liked, but he had many…
So, what did their feelings even mean?
These thoughts swirled in their minds, creating a sense of confusion.
Badr was so straightforward, laying bare the stark difference in their worldviews, just as he had done with Mai Sakurajima.
As they were lost in thought, the door suddenly opened.
A middle-aged man in a suit, with a dignified posture, stood at the doorway, accompanied by the chauffeur who drove the sisters to school every day.
The five sisters froze.
"Dad?"
They spoke in unison.
Badr's eyes met the man's.
So, this was the quintuplets' father…
As far as he knew, this man wasn't their biological father.
Their mother had raised them single-handedly before meeting and marrying a doctor, the man now standing before him, Maruo Nakano.
It was commendable of him to accept five daughters as his own.
"We have a guest?"
Maruo Nakano entered, his expression stern, not giving the impression of being easily approachable.
Badr stood up, replying softly, "I apologize for the intrusion. My name is Badr."
"Badr, is it? I've heard of you," Maruo Nakano said indifferently. "My daughters have been in your care for some time now."
Seeing their father's serious demeanor, the sisters grew worried.
They knew their father's stern personality often intimidated others, making him seem unapproachable.
"Uh, Dad, what brings you back at this hour?" Ichika asked quickly, forcing a smile.
"Today is the day midterm exam results are released. I haven't forgotten," Maruo Nakano replied calmly, his gaze sweeping over the report cards on the table.
"Oh? You all passed. That's surprising."
"I-It's thanks to Badr! He's been tutoring us recently!" Yotsuba quickly interjected. She had a feeling her father wasn't very welcoming towards Badr…
"Is that so? Then I must express my gratitude."
Maruo Nakano's gaze scrutinized Badr from head to toe.
Badr met his gaze calmly, his composed demeanor unusual for a seventeen-year-old.
Maruo Nakano was slightly taken aback. He had known about Badr's existence for a while. After all, the chauffeur had practically watched the quintuplets grow up and would have reported anything unusual happening around them.
From the looks of it, this young man was indeed exceptional.
No wonder his daughters had changed so much since his arrival…
"Badr, come with me. Let's chat about my daughters' recent progress."
He invited Badr into his study.
Badr smiled and followed him in, maintaining his composure.
Maruo Nakano sat in his chair, exuding an aura of authority.
"You might not know this, but I was considering hiring a tutor for them. Then you appeared. I should compensate you for your services."
"They are my friends. Helping them wasn't any trouble. You don't have to worry about it, Mr. Nakano."
"Is that so? Just friends?"
Maruo Nakano stared directly into Badr's eyes, a hint of pressure in his gaze.
Badr smiled, seemingly unaffected. "Yes, I enjoy spending time with them."
Perhaps the father had sensed something?
Miku, for instance, was quite obvious about her feelings. Badr had noticed it long ago.
Miku, who usually wouldn't even think about cooking, was now learning how to. It wasn't difficult to figure out who had inspired such a change…
Maruo Nakano looked at Badr intently. "I'm very satisfied with my daughters' progress, and that's thanks to your help. As their father, I thank you."
"Well, speaking of that, if you'll permit me, Mr. Nakano."
"Go ahead."
"You should spend more time with your daughters," Badr said calmly. "If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time you've been home this month."
Maruo Nakano fell silent.
This kid…
Did he even know that this was his first time home this month?
Just how many times had he been to their house?!
"I'll adjust my work schedule," Maruo Nakano finally said.
"Then there's nothing more to discuss. It's getting late, Mr. Nakano. I'll take my leave now." Badr smiled and stood up to say goodbye.
"Take my car back."
"It's no trouble. I rode my bike here," Badr said casually, making an excuse.
"Then I won't see you out."
As Badr reached the door and was about to leave, Maruo Nakano suddenly called out to him, his voice low and ominous.
"Badr, I won't let you have my daughters."
Badr turned back to see the father's gaze, cold with a hint of jealousy.
His daughters were being pursued, and as expected, the first to feel threatened was the father…
Badr chuckled. "Then you'll have to keep a close watch on them. There are many who have their eyes on these five princesses."
With that, he smiled faintly and left.
In the living room, he saw all five sisters sprawled on the sofa, looking flustered.
A single slipper lay abandoned near the study door…
That was Miku's…
They had been eavesdropping.
Badr picked up the slipper and walked over to Miku, placing it beside her foot. She was wearing black stockings but was barefoot on one side.
Miku's face was flushed, utterly adorable.
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