The boy, still reeling from the revelations, cautiously asked the demon, "Do all demons look like a black figure?"
The demon chuckled softly before replying, "No, what you're seeing is not my true form. Would you like to see what I look like?"
Curiosity won over fear, and the boy nodded hesitantly.
In a flash, the demon transformed into a beautiful young girl with a spade-shaped tail. "My name is Nina, and I am an *Iyi*. What's your name?" she asked with a warm smile.
The boy was momentarily stunned. The creature he had feared moments ago now appeared as a girl his age, radiating charm. After a brief pause, he managed to stammer, "Umm… My name is Rohan. Nice to meet you, Nina."
Nina giggled, her laughter light and melodic. "Nice to meet you too, Rohan. And sorry for scaring you before—I thought you might be a *Kotu* in human form."
Rohan regained some of his confidence and teased, "Oh, it's okay. I don't mind being scared if it's by someone as cute as you."
Feigning annoyance, Nina smirked and leaned in. "Oh, really? Then how about I scare you again?"
Rohan gulped nervously and quickly backtracked. "No, no need for that!"
Nina giggled again and motioned for Rohan to follow her. They walked through the bustling city streets, eventually arriving at a quaint little café. The atmosphere inside was cozy, with the scent of freshly brewed coffee and pastries filling the air.
The two took a seat at a small table. As Nina sipped on a milkshake with exaggerated enjoyment, Rohan couldn't help but eye her suspiciously.
"So, you're a good demon, right?" he asked, trying to process everything.
Nina nodded, her expression mischievous. "That's right."
"And you're here because I have demonic power?"
"Exactly," Nina replied, taking another sip of her milkshake.
Rohan hesitated before asking, "Do you, uh… have money for that milkshake?"
Nina set her glass down, smiling slyly. "Nope."
"What?!" Rohan exclaimed, his voice rising. "Who's going to pay for that?"
"You, obviously," Nina said, leaning back in her chair with a cheeky grin.
Rohan groaned. "You can't just—"
Nina interrupted him with a surprising proposition. "If you pay, I'll kiss you on the cheek."
Rohan blinked in surprise. He wasn't expecting this twist. After a moment's hesitation, he gave her a thumbs-up. "Deal."
Nina smiled brightly, stood up, and leaned over to place a soft peck on Rohan's cheek. His face turned crimson as his heart raced.
"Thanks," he muttered shyly, looking down at the table.
Nina chuckled at his reaction. She sat back down, her demeanor shifting to a more serious tone. "Now, let's talk about your powers."
To Be Continued...