Shiryu and Sumiko make it to the front gates. There, her sister, Sumihara, is waiting for them. Shiryu makes a friendly approach, sticking his hand out. “Hi. You must be Sumiko's sister. I’m-” She interrupts the emperor as she goes in for a big hug, flustering him and angering Sumiko. As per Sumiko’s words, Sumihara loves to tease her. And we’re seeing it in action now. Despite being younger, Sumihara is taller, has darker hair, and is admittedly bustier than her sister.

  “I know all about you. Shiryu Masamune.” The young emperor struggles to retain his composure, keeping his thoughts to himself. “(Her voice. It’s so seductive.)” He glances over at Sumiko, who is displeased at what she’s witnessing. “(This girl is trouble. I can’t let my guard down around her.)” Sumihara looks up at Shiryu, seductively. “Though I must say, you’re more handsome than I thought you would be.” Shiryu’s heart is racing. If anybody would have seen this, his reputation would be tarnished.

  “Um, thank you. I guess.” He can no longer hide his blush. “Jeez!” Sumiko finally had enough. She has to pry her sister from Shiryu. “Sumi! Stop teasing him! He has a status to uphold!” Sumihara looks at her older sister. “Uh-oh. Am I making you jealous?” She crosses her arms to push up her breasts. “Maybe Mr. Cloak likes women of my caliber?” Sumiko blushes as she knows that she can’t keep up with her sister on that front. “N-No! You don’t know that either!”

  Now, Shiryu decides to break the tension. “So, Sumihara. Are you interested in working alongside your sister as a princess?” The two sisters look at him. This was the only thing that he could think of. Whatever impressions that the people have about the Cloaked Demon, they did not account for his lack of awareness when it comes to girls. Which would explain why he was the only emperor who did not have any princesses until Sumiko showed up. “I would love to. It sounds like a fun job. Also, you can call me Sumi, Lord Cloak.” With that being said, it’s now up to Sumiko to show her sister the ropes.

  Since Sumihara’s arrival, Shiryu has been able to almost completely disappear from class. Both sisters became his secretaries, so he now spends his time either to himself, or preparing for upcoming events. Speaking of the sisters, their popularity has risen. Especially for Sumihara. It hasn't even been a full week, and yet, she’s received flowers from at least 100 different students. Despite his busy schedule, Shiryu takes the time to check up on her. “How was your first week here at Sinemon?” She halts her work to look up at him. “It’s ok, I guess. Though, it seems that everyone here likes me more than I actually like this place.”

  Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.

  He firmly stares at her. Particularly looking in a direction most men his age would look at. “(With a figure like that, it’s no wonder why you would be the center of attention.)” He’s not very discrete about his actions. It’s painfully obvious. “What are you staring at, my lord? You seem to be lost in your thoughts.” She teases him. Like a child who's caught with a cookie, he panics. “W-What? It’s nothing! Anyway, I’ll see you later!” He finally decides to use one of his skills, speed. “(That was a close one! I hope she didn’t notice!)”

  The following day, Sumi and Sumiko are heading to campus. Since it’s just the two of them, Sumihara takes the initiative to pry some information out of her sister. “You like Shiryu, don’t you?” Sumiko nearly trips over herself, turning beet red. “What’s this about?”

  “I can see it on your face, Sumiko. But be careful. If you won’t do anything, then I will.” Sumiko couldn’t believe her ears. Could her sister possibly also have feelings for our protagonist? She had to confirm it for herself. “Do you like him too?” It’s checkmate. Sumihara smiles as she just successfully baited her sister into admitting her feelings for Shiryu. “Too huh? So you admit it then? You are in love with him.” Sumiko could tell that her sister was just playing around about liking him. More importantly, she realizes that she in fact, did admit her feelings. “Why are you always like this, Sumihara?”

  With that established, Sumihara waits for the perfect time to spring her plan into action. That time is now. The three of them are alone within his office room. “Hey, Lord Cloak? Is there someone that you like?” Both Sumiko and Shiryu froze in their tracks. The air has gone cold, brewing a shift in atmosphere. “That’s a bit of a sudden question.” Sumiko was not having this. She needed to intervene. “Sis! What are you saying?” She’s unaware that Sumihara has set yet another trap, and is about to fall for it. You can tell that Sumihara is enjoying this. “What’s wrong? Is there a reason why I can’t have him?”

  “It’s because.” Sumiko realizes the damage that’s been done. Her sister, smiling from ear to ear. And Shiryu, well he’s just looking at her. “It’s because I like him!” Shiryu finally breaks from his frozen state. “Why didn’t you just say so? Truth be told, I kind of like you too.” The room is filled primarily with one emotion, embarrassment. “What do you say, will you be my girlfriend?” Sumiko smiles as she now knows that he feels the same way about her. “I would love to!” Just like that, Sumihara managed to successfully play wingman for her older sister. It seems that she’s not that bad of a person after all.