2 Since then…
Issei Hyoudou Pov.
The savior of the former Devil God tribe, reborn through spatial-temporal reincarnation in this world...
I am currently a high school student attending Kuoh Academy.
Today, a couple of years have passed since I enrolled in Kuoh Academy...
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"...Issei Hyoudou, won't you just die for me please...?"
Time goes back to this morning...
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"Wait for us! You perverts!"
"We'll settle things with you today!"
"Huh?"
As I was walking through the school grounds, two boys and a group of girls wielding bamboo swords are chasing after them.
The girls are Murayama and Katase from the same class.
The boys are Matsuda and Motohama, the infamous perverted duo in Kuoh Academy. I do not know what they were doing...well; I guess they were just peeking at those beautiful girls.
"H-Hyoudou-kun! Help me!"
"Help me too!"
Saying so, the two boys hide behind me.
"Really... Katase, Murayama."
"Huh!?"
"H-Hyoudou-kun!?"
The two girls noticed me and their faces turned red. Well, let's leave that aside.
"I'll keep an eye on these two. Don't be so angry; they're both cute and charming haha."
When I said that with a smile on my face, the two girls blushed and become flustered.
"S-so, please, Hyoudou-kun!"
"Y-you squeeze it just right!"
Saying so, the two girls leave the scene.
"Now, you guys. For now, you'll receive a one-minute tickling hell. If you run or resist, I'll seriously beat you up. Got it?"
"Yes, sir!"
"Heh, those two are really something. If only they behaved a bit more, they wouldn't be labeled as the perverted duo, and girls wouldn't treat them as enemies."
Muttering such things, I walk, and cheerful voices surround me.
"Kya! Rias-onee-sama! You're so beautiful every time I look at you!"
"Akeno-onee-sama is like a true Yamato Nadeshiko. Ah, I'm so envious..."
"As expected of the two big sisters of Kuoh Academy..."
"Kiba-kun! Look over here!"
"Hey! Don't cut in line!"
"Toujou-san is like the school's mascot. So adorable..."
This academy indeed has many popular figures, for better or worse. However, all those talked about are Devils.
Moreover, there's a daughter I once saved who gives off both fallen angel and Devil vibes. Anyway, for now, it's best not to attract their attention. Also, the entire student council is made up of Devils. I try not to stand out too much, although it's challenging.
"Ah, Hyoudou-kun! You always look so cool..."
"Kiba-kun, with his handsome looks, excellent grades, and friendly demeanor! Truly, the two great princes of Kuoh Academy..."
I'm being talked about too, it seems. Valentine's Day is a hassle with all the chocolates I receive, mostly handmade. I want to make sure I eat them properly since they put effort into it...
While pondering such matters, I walk through the school.
Time passes, and it's now after school.
I'm on my way home.
"Is this thing I got earlier related to that? The magic circle used by the Devils managing Kuoh Town?"
No, the ones distributing them were like familiars of Devils. But at that moment...
"Oh, um, Hyoudou Issei-kun!"
"Hmm? (This feeling...)"
Turning around, I see a girl in a different school uniform. However, this presence is not human. And this girl...
She seems nervous, but then she gathers her courage. She looks into my eyes and says...
"Uh, I'm Amano Yuma! I like you, Hyoudou-kun! Please go out with me!"
She conveys that to me. Hmm...
"Can I ask you something?"
"W-what's wrong?"
"You're not human, right? No use hiding it."
"‼... Ahhhh, Yes, you caught me."
In the next moment, her clothes change into something provocative, black wings sprout from her back, and she wields a shining spear.
"That's right. I am Raynare, a fallen angel. I'm here to eliminate humans who may potentially house dangerous Sacred Gears. Don't take it personally."
Saying so, Raynare raises her glowing spear...
"...Issei Hyoudou-kun...can you please die for me...?"
(...Really.) ^__^
"You probably don't really think that do you?" says Issei with a smile on his face.
"W-What are you talking about? I..." Raynare with a grin answers.
"Then why do you have such a sad expression? A face that seems like it's about to burst into tears."
Upon hearing this, Raynare seems to notice the extremely painful expression on her face.
"I-I'm just... Ugh, uuu..."
At that moment, I sensed a subtle change in the mediocre killing intent directed toward me during the conversation with Raynare. I grab Raynare and jump to the side. "Hey, wait a minute!?" She blushes, but that's beside the point. The glowing spear pierces the spot we were just in.
"D-Dohnaseek!"
Raynare, who escaped my grip, calls out the name of the guy flying in the air behind me with a hat on. That guy is now...
"What are you doing, Raynare? Taking too much time to kill a single human will disrupt the plan. Well, whatever, then I'll be the one to hunt him down!"
Saying so, Dohnaseek throws his glowing spear towards me.
Sigh...
Crash!
"What the hell!?"
Dohnaseek seems surprised.
Well, it's just that I casually caught the shining spear from the fallen angel with one hand, without even looking.
"Who the hell are you!?" Dohnaseek says?
"I have no reason to tell you," Baaaaaaaaaam!
"You bastard, just who are you exactly!?" Dohnaseek exclaims.
"I won't give you any reasons," Smack! The shining spear I slightly powered up is thrown back and pierces through Dohnaseek's abdomen, making blood spill.
"Darn it, remember this!"
With that said, Dohnaseek ran away. At that level, one light punch would be more than enough. There was no competition at all.
'Well then.
"W-Why did you protect me? I was trying to kill you, you know? Why..."
"I didn't want to abandon a girl looking so sad. I don't want you to cry. I want to see your wonderful smile. Your embarrassed figure is charming too."
Saying that to her, Raynare's cheeks turns bright red, and lowers her head.
(What is this feeling? My heart races uncontrollably when I'm with this guy. Could it be...)
"First of all, why don't you go home today, alright? That violent man is a bit of a concern, though."
"Y-Yes, understood! Th-Thank you for that,"
Saying so, Raynare flies away.
Now, what should I do from here? Moving alone isn't the best option...
"Let's use this."
I take out the flyer with the magic circle from my pocket. When in trouble, listen to the devil's whispers, right? Well then, let's go for someone with exceptional grace and dignity.
At that moment, a red magic circle appears in front of me. Hmm, here she comes.
From the magic circle emerges a beautiful girl with attractive crimson hair and a charming figure. It's none other than Rias Gremory, one of our school's two great sisters.
"Oh, Hyoudou Issei-kun, right? Quite famous in our school. Hehe, so what do you hope for?"
Rias senpai brushes aside her beautiful cherry hair and smiles.
Hmm, well, anyway.
"I encountered a fallen angel earlier. What should I do? I think this area is under the devil's jurisdiction, right?"
When I say that, Rias senpai looks surprised.
"Oh, you noticed that this town is under the devil's jurisdiction?"
"Well, there are quite a few of them in the school. Even the student council, you know?"
When I said that, Rias-senpai thought about it, and then...
"I see, understood about the fallen angels. Also, could you come to the Occult Research Club, which I'm the president of, tomorrow? I'll send someone to pick you up."
"Well, that's fine. Then, for today..."
"Yeah, see you tomorrow."
Saying that, I part ways with Rias senpai.
Now then, what will happen next?
Well, it doesn't matter.
I will stick to my beliefs.
I will crush any unreasonable malice underfoot.
(That's why we're partners.)
Ddraig, I will fight for what I can't compromise.
Now, with this overflowing heart.
