TV Programme

"Television programme?!" Everyone gave Rias a dumbfounded look. Rias giggled and nodded.

"Yes! We will appear on a television programme in the Underworld. We will be appearing as the youth devil and get interviewed. " Rias repeated her words.

" Issei, don't look so sad. My brother knows better than to leave you out of fun. You're also coming with us. So you better practice your smile because everyone will be watching!" Rias advised him. Issei gave her a sly smile.

" I think it's already perfect, don't you think so Rias?" Issei asked her while looking at her sea green eyes. Rias blushed.

"M-maybe tone the intensity down a little." Rias stuttered. Issei chuckled and kissed her.

"I find no need to ruin it."

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And just like that, it's the day of appearing on the television. They all teleported to the Underworld using the magic circle personally for them.

The place they arrived in was the basement of the big building which was built in a city. In the place for the transport magic circle arrival area, Issei,Rias and her peerage were welcomed with warm arms by the staff.

"Welcome, Rias Gremory-sama and her servants-sama. We are also glad you are here, Sekiryuutei-sama. Please come this way. "

They were then led by the person who welcomed them. He seemed to be the producer.

They went to the top floor via the elevator. The interior of the building doesn't look different to those in the human world, the only thing different is that many devices use demonic power within the building.

"Oh? Sairaorg, you're here too!" Rias greeted her cousin and they shared a short hug.

"Hello Rias. Hello everyone. So you're here to get interviewed too?" Sairaorg asked them. Rias nodded.

" Yes. What about you guys, Sairaorg?"

" I will be getting interviewed now. Most likely in a different studio from you guys. I saw the match by the way. " Sairaorg quickly added. Rias raised her eyebrows a bit.

"You guys are very good at counter attacks when you guys get ambushed, no matter how unknown the enemy is or what Sacred Gears they have. There are many unknowns about it. We won't know what could happen or what it could do. "

" Compatibility is also important in a Rating Game. Me and my peerage have learned a lot from the match between you and Sona. However.... "

Sairaorg patted Rias on her shoulder.

" I desire to fight you with only pure power. " He and his peerage left after saying that. Rias smiled as he was leaving.

"Oh it's on, Sairaorg." She whispered.

After the short greeting with Sairaorg, the group went to the dressing room and left their bags there. They were all dressed in formal suits and dresses. Issei was wearing the suit he wore while fighting Kuroka and Bikou.

Azazel wasn't there with them because he will be appearing on a different programme while Irina stays back at home. Today, it's just for them, the Gremory group and Issei.

After that, they were taken to what seems like a studio. They were still preparing, the staff were still doing work.

The interviewer lady who was here before them came and greeted them. "Hello, it is a pleasure seeing all of you in person. I am the announcer of Underworld broadcast studio 1."

" Same goes to you. Hello. " Rias responded with a smile and shook her hand.

"I'm sorry all of the sudden, but for the interview...."

Rias, the staff and the interviewer lady started the discussion about the interview. There are also many seats for the viewers inside the studio. So it would be a broadcast while people looking at them live, like the late night shows made in America.

After some time, the interview started. The large cameras all panned towards them. Issei sat beside Rias who was smiling elegantly.

The programme was a collection of questions towards Rias when the interview started.

How was your match against Sona? What will you do now? Is there any youth devil you have your attention on? Such questions like that.

Rias answered the questions with a smile on he face, and she didn't forget to behave with elegance. Her parents were definitely going to be watching this. She cannot step out of line even though she desperately wanted to.

And when the questions moved towards Kiba, there were loud cries of the female fans. His popularity among the females of the audience was the real deal.

Even during Akeno's turn, male fans were shouting, "Akeno-sama!!". After a while of interviewing Rias and her peerage, Issei was the only one left who hadn't been asked any questions or gotten any attention at all.

But when the interviewer looked at him. The crowd started going insane. Particularly, all of the girls who were also big fans of Kiba.

"KYAAA~~~~!!!!"

"Issei-sama!!!!"

"Sign my boobs Issei-sama!!!"

The men and children in the crowd were going nuts too. They were chanting something that surprised Issei.

"Hakai!!! Hakai!!! Hakai!!! Hakai!!! Hakai!!!"

Issei smiled happily and waved at them, prompting them to cry out to him crazier. The interviewer had to wait for a while for the crazy cheering to calm down.

"Alright alright. It's an honor to meet you, Sekiryuutei-sama."

" The same goes for you. But please, call me Issei. "

" Right, Issei-san. How are you feeling right now?"

" I'm feeling great, thank you for asking. You know, when I first found out about the world of the supernatural, I had never imagined that I would be super famous. It definitely is weird but it's also a very good feeling as well, getting cheered at like that." Issei replied, prompting some in the crowd to whistle and cheer at him.

"Well what about your achievements? Did you think you would be able to go toe to toe with the White Dragon Emperor, Fallen Angel Kokabiel and the Ultimate Class Devil, Tannin-sama? "

"I had a feeling that I would be strong since being the wielder of the Boosted Gear and all. But at the time I was focusing on improving myself to my limits and breaking them. So I didn't have time to think about going head to head with these guys."

" I think doing so brought you to where you are right now. What will you say to the people who are aspiring and motivated to make a mark in this rapidly charging world? "

" Well, to the kids out there. There's no such thing as being born lucky. What matters is your desire and having the discipline to be constantly improving. Let's look at Sairaorg Bael for example, he didn't care about being born without having the Power Of Destruction. He got to where he was today because he had the desire to improve. I hope all you kids out there will take my advice to heart. "

" They definitely will. The citizens of the Underworld call you 'The Motivator'. What do you have to say about it?"

"It sounds cool. That's all I have to say. "

" What will you do after this interview, Issei-san? "

" Probably going to eat lunch with them. Then I'm going to train my ass off."

" You are very strong, Issei-san. Why do you still train like your life depends on it? "

" Getting stronger means that there will be a lesser chance people will try to hurt Rias, Sona and the girls. Plus, who doesn't want to get stronger? "

The interview asked some more questions that she'd already asked Rias and the others. After that, the show was over.

Issei was dragged to the side and was handed a script by the staff members. He read it and was surprised. He needed to go film in another studio.

Rias looked at Issei who was going off on his own. She shrugged. "I'll ask him later. I need to take a breather." Rias whispered before she and her group headed to the dressing room to rest.

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Some hours have passed, Issei was back in the dressing room resting with the others. He was burnt out. Filming was quite difficult for someone with no experience like him.

Someone entered the room. Everyone looked at Ravel who was holding a box with a shy expression on her face. Issei got up from the ground and walked towards her.

"Hey Ravel. What brings you here?" Issei asked her while giving her a warm smile. Ravel's blush deepened and pushed the basket she was holding to Issei.

"T-this! It's a cake! My second eldest brother has a television programme in this studio so I came here and give you this! " She stuttered out her explanation.

" Did you make this? " Issei asked while opening the box which had the cake in it. It looked very appealing and smelled great. He looked at Kiba who threw him a knife he made from using Sword Birth. Issei caught it.

" O-of course I did! I promised you didn't I?"

"Yes, you did. But I thought you would do that when I visit you for tea time." Issei whispered back while cutting the cake. Ravel huffed.

"I heard that you were going to be here so I wanted to surprise you! " Ravel explained. Issei nodded and opened his mouth. He ate the slice of cake he cut from himself.

Issei's eyes sparkled. The cake was banana flavored, his favorite flavor of cake. He looked at Ravel who was waiting for his response.

"It's absolutely amazing!!" Issei shouted, shocking Ravel.

" Really?! "

" Mhm! It's perfect!" Issei replied. Ravel's face turned deep red. She squealed happily and smiled at him.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!" Ravel shouted. Issei smiled at her reaction.

" But I need to go now. See you soon okay? Bye!! " Ravek waved at him and ran out of the room.

Issei looked at the banana flavored cake and grinned broadly.

"I guess if no one wants it, I'll have it all to myself. Hehehehe....

To be continued...