Chapter 97 R-18+

"I'm surprised you're so willing to throw me to Irina one more time." Issei smiled.

"Last time I didn't have 97 girls as backup. Your little stunt with Irina wearing Kuoh's uniform caused a stir and most of the group is aware that she's leaving thanks to me being forced to update them. If it comes to it, I'll lock you in the gym and make you fuck every member of your Kuoh harem if that's what it takes for you to get over her. Fair warning, I'm saving the supernatural girls for last and I'll convince Ravel to not give you any Phenex tears either." Momo replied with a smile that was anything but gentle.

That was the nuclear option but if that's what it took to keep Issei around she'd do it.

Issei was taken aback by that and if he knew Momo she would do it and Sona would support it also. "Very well. You've made your opinion very clear." Issei smiled.

"Yes I have. Now get going Issei before I change my mind." Momo said firmly.

"Yeah yeah" Issei smirked before making his way back to his home.

(Scene Skip)

Irina Issei and Xenovia stood at the airport ready for the final sendoff.

To Issei's admitted surprise Irina was wearing a grey suit for the trip while Issei and Xenovia were dressed in Kuoh's uniform with the former planning to teleport her to class once they were done.

"So, I guess that's it huh? Xenovia's off to be a devil at Issei's school and I'm going back to the church." Irina frowned slightly.

It was practically impossible to hide her annoyance that Xenovia would be spending quality time with Issei and she was left to the jackals of the church, but it was the right move.

"Yep but that's how it is sometimes. Politics suck don't they Iri." Issei smiled bitterly.

Irina and Issei had a very long and intense goodbye that lasted long into the night.

They would've probably gone for another hour this morning had his mother not interrupted reminding the pair that they had obligations to take care.

They settled for a shower quickie, but before they left Issei gave her a bag that had a going away present for Irina.

"Yes they do. Now take good care of my partner Issei." Irina smiled.

"I will but I wanted to give you something for the road." Issei replied keeping calm as he walked over to his childhood friend.

"You gave me plenty for the road last night and this morning" Irina deadpanned but she prepared herself for what was to come anyway.

"Hey, can't blame a guy for wanting one last kiss." Issei smiled as he walked up to Irina so they could kiss one more time.

At least that was his plan until Irina put a finger on his lips.

"I have to go Issei." Irina smiled bitterly knowing that she would never let go if they kissed again.

"Bye then" Issei smiled as the childhood friends left each other's side yet again.

(Irina P.O.V)

As I took the long flight back to England plenty of thoughts were spinning through my head. Most of them were about my former partner and how she'd adapt to life as a devil.

Then again, with Issei and Momo by her side she'd be fine, but I still couldn't help but worry. Though if I was Issei I'd be more nervous because she's going to cause him some problems with her personality.

Some were about Issei and about how much I'd miss him. One of us had to return ultimately and as much as I hated to leave Issei behind, I had no choice since Xenovia clearly didn't want to stay with the church and despite God's death I still wanted to trust in the church for a little bit.

Remembering Issei's present, I reached under my seat and grabbed it putting it into my lap.

He may have told me to wait until we get to England but that was probably because he knew I'd have second thoughts if I opened it too soon.

We were long into the flight by this point, so I was good to go.

Opening the present, I couldn't hide the smile on my face as I saw the three things inside the box.

The first was Issei's old Gameboy, the one that was in that picture of us during our first sleepover. The second was a Kuoh Academy girl's uniform and finally there was a note.

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'Dear Irina,

A lot has changed for you and me over the years, but we will always be friends and I've decided to leave you with two things to remember me by.

The first is the Gameboy that became the symbol of our friendship as kids. The second thing is a Kuoh girl's uniform but not just any uniform, it's the one I let you borrow when we you came with me to Kuoh.

That way instead of moping about how Xenovia gets to experience being with me as a classmate you can imagine it yourself and imagine all the things we could've done. If you feel guilty just do confessions or some crap idk how that all works.

One more thing. We both know that subconsciously you realized the truth of the hiatus long before I admitted it and that's why you didn't call me more often.

I'm glad you allowed both of us a chance to move on, but that's not needed anymore and if you need to talk just call. Hopefully I'm not on a date when you do since that would suck.

Goodbye and Good luck,

Your Dragon Issei Hyoudou

....

"Damn it Issei." I cried as I finished the letter which was very much Issei's style.

The sad part was there was a good chance that I wouldn't survive the week. Asia Argento was a Saint and they excommunicated her after she healed a devil.

With the secret I was told, I'd be lucky to get away with excommunication and there was a good chance I'd be executed.

Issei was right that politics sucked but if he realized that I was killed because of a secret he revealed, there was no way he'd recover.

At this point all I could do was pray to whoever was out there that this would work out for the best.

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