"Ladies and Gentlemen, It's that time of the year again! Welcome to Hell's minions' sports festival! I hope you all enjoy yourselves, new recruits and veterans alike."

As Enma spoke, Hōzuki clapped. Y/N stood behind him, tying the white band over his forehead. It seems like he had added some new things to spice the even up. Minions stood at the start of the race, chattering among themselves.

Our first even, the scavenger hunt.

...Get set...

Go!

Hōzuki shouts through the microphone, keeping an eye on the minions that raced.

Oh dear, it seems a number of contestants were startled by the noise that their legs gave out. You won't make it in hell at that rate, recruits.

Y/N's heart raced at the loud bang,

"H-Hōzuki! Isn't that a bit harsh?"

"This is Hell. I want to use this even to whip the weaklings into shape."

"S-Sadist!"

Enma nods in agreement, face turning pale.

Karauri and Nasubi reach the first point, grabbing a piece of paper. Karauri had to find his crush while Nasubi's face turned red. Nasubi's paper had the words 'beautiful Oni'. Hōzuki announced to the startled minions,

This year, the entire sports festival will be accompanied with mental burden. Now, let's see some enthusiasm.

She started sweating as the sadistic side of him started unveiling. Karauri struggled as he faces Oko but Nasubi ran towards the stand where Hōzuki was.

Stimulation like this when you're young promotes brain activity.

"Y-Y/N! Will you come with me?"

"Me? Okay! Let me ease your mental burden!"

Hōzuki glared at her but she did not realize his mood change. She grabbed the smaller Oni, running with him to the next point. Nasubi happily reches the goal first, hands in the air in happiness.

Oops! While we were chatting, Nasubi has already crossed the finished line. Now, what was his item?

Y/N screamed,

"I'm not an item!"

Nasubi shows the paper he had, cheering for his victory. She smiled and went back to the stand, standing next to him while he was on a chair. She was suddenly pulled by her arm, closer to him, landing onto his lap.

"E-Erm?"

"My assistant should NEVER leave without my permission."

She just blushed in embarrassment, his arms wrapping around her waist as he continued to do the announcements. Enma was taken back at the show of affection but his Hōzuki's face had no expression, making people mistake it as Y/N's in trouble. Then came one activity after another, his narrating was scaring Y/N. The ideas were sadistic but luckily no one was injured.

"Strength is everything in Hell. We need them to be at least as tough as Planarians."

Suddenly, her body shot up and was rushing towards an Oni that was tied up. Hōzuki was faster, coming in with his large metal club, striking the ball that was rushing towards the small Oni. Her eyes were shining, looking at how gracefully he flew in the air as the club made contact with the ball. His feet landed softly and he stood as stoic as he ever was.

***Time skip***

Y/N was walking by the halls, suddenly bumping into a walking cat.

"Oh, hello! Do you need any help?"

"Such a beautiful lady~ Perhaps, do you know where Hōzuki-san is?"

"Ah, let me bring you to him."

She went down on her knees and stretched her arms out. The cat gladly went to snuggle into her arms as she brought it to Hōzuki. They enter his office, the powerful Oni squinting his eyes at the cat in her arms. It wiggled out of her grip, rushing towards him. The cat gives him a business card, trying to convince him to do an interview.

"Nekomata co... How can I help you? You aren't with the news department, correct? I have no announcements that would interest tabloid magazines."

"No, no, no. I don't need anything so stiff and formal."

The cat rubs itself against Hōzuki's leg.

"Won't you let me do a special on you? Up close and personal! A day in the life of Hōzuki-sama!"

Y/N nodded her head,

"Why not? Hōzuki, I didn't know you were so popular!"

"I'm not. Cat, if you're desperate for topics, why not print nude photos of the old hag of hell?"

The cat denies the idea, still pushing the fact that the public loved him, trying to flatter Hōzuki. Eventually, the cat was allowed to follow him. However, the routine was boring and the cat just sighed. She stroked the cat's head,

"Hōzuki's a busy one. His life isn't always all exciting and fun."

"Hmm... Why don't you tell me about you? You're his assistant?"

Hōzuki interjected her answer,

"I do not allow you questioning her. Plus, you said you wouldn't get in the way. Also, I never gave permission to take my picture."

The cat pouted, waiting for him to do something interesting.

"Fine, I can't touch important documents with you here, anyway. Let's go for a walk. But no photos unless I permit it."

"Roger!"

They brought the cat around Hell, showing it different areas and even meeting Enma. However, the cat was only interested in Hōzuki.

"The area beyond here is called fecal mud hell... Well then, I told you about the pots that are usually kept under wraps. That should suffice for an article."

"Huh?! I still need to know more about you!"

"No."

"All right... I just have one more request. The article just won't shine without a cover photo. Could I get a picture of you with this place as the background? Just one is all I need!"

"Oh, very well. But just one."

Shiro, who was growling at the cat was ready to pounce into the photo. As the cat's paw press down onto the button, Shiro runs, accidentally knocking Y/N. She fell into Hōzuki's arms, head facing away from the camera as he held a slightly shocked look. The cat screeched at the dog as it ruined the entire picture it was planning...Hōzuki did not allow another photo but this photo was going to be a hit. The day when the article was released, Y/N's face paled.

"H-Hōzuki! What the Hell?!"

Hōzuki-sama and his little Hell romance? 

The front page had a photo of Hōzuki grabbing onto Y/N, face slightly startled as both their wrists get exposed. Their matching bracelet was on full view.

Is she Hōzuki-sama's lover?!

"W-What are we going to do?!"

"Just leave it. There's nothing wrong with knowing that we're in a relationship, right?"

"I-I mean... Yeah, but isn't this going to ruin your reputation as the sadistic Oni?"

"I'm not a sadist. And being in a relationship with you does not change how I will function in Hell. Don't fret."