It was a peaceful day in heaven. Just as usual.
"Gabriel?"
"Huh, oh, it is just you brother Michael."
"Is something the the matter, you look very distraught."
"Do I?"
"Yes, you do. It is causing many to worry about you."
"I see, it is nothing. Truly. There is no need for your concern, I am fine."
"Hmm?"
"W-what?"
"You are watching over that boy again."
I could feel my face grow hot.
"It isn't what you think! I am just watching over him because he is near the Ouroboros Dragon. I am just making sure he is safe and isn't up to no good!"
Ah...
"I am sorry. I shouldnt have raised my voice."
"It is fine Gabriel, you did not trouble me. Besides I could more or less understand you're interest. That boy does indeed look exactly like him, not only that but he was also given the same first name."
"Indeed..."
Issei...
"Gabriel, are you still blaming yourself for what happened?"
"No, of course not."
He looks at me with a lot of concern.
"That event has happened long ago, Gabriel. There is no reason for you to keep beating yourself over it. Even his step-sister holds no ill will against you. If anything, I'm the one who should be put to blame, I was the one who gave you the order. You need not to feel guilty."
"Do not worry, I truly do not blame myself anymore."
He saved me. I am not allowed to stay depressed forever. He would not want that.
"If you say so, then I will not press further. I am making sure you understand that, that, was not your fault. I am sure he would not like it if you were to constantly feel guilty for it."
"...I know."
I understand that. Issei was a person who wanted people to be happy at all times. I should respect that and try to find a reason to smile.
"Michael."
"What is it?"
"I'd like to thank you again, for allowing me to watch over Issei Hyoudo."
He smiles.
"No need to thank me for such a thing. I am just being a good brother."
"No, I truly appreciate this. Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Everyday I wonder, what if...
What if he didn't pass away?
If only at the moment, I had decided to defect and help him, could I have...
"It is quite strange though, Gabriel. To think that we'd see the Issei Lucifuge walking and breathing again."
"What are you saying. Issei Lucifuge is gone, he may look like him but from what I've seen he is not him. He is Issei Hyoudo, a completely different existence."
Although, I can see very few similarities within his personality. There is one thing I am sure of however, Issei Hyoudo is greatly weaker than Issei Lucifuge.
"I see, but Gabriel, what if you are wrong? What if-"
"I truly doubt I am wrong. The differences are too great to call them the same person. I am sure the fact that the Ouroborus Dragon was curious about him is probably purely coincidental."
I can't tell what she is planning, why did she decide to mark Issei as her mate? Just what is she planning to do with him?
"While that certainly can be true, there is also a chance that it is false. Gabriel, I don't want to get your hopes up, but I will tell you about a minuscule possibility I have thought about."
"A possibility?"
Is he going to say that again?
"Yeah, just a possibility. Take it however you'd like because this is what I believe."
"I understand."
"So long as you understand. Gabriel, I believe that Issei Lucifuge is alive."
I was right. It is this again...
"Like I have said, that-"
"But, you can't say that it is pure coincidence that a boy who looks exactly identical to him caught the eye of the Ouroborus Dragon. Not only that but he has the same first name as him, I am also sure you've seen the fact that he has said the very exact same things he said to you, to the Ouroborus Dragon. You-"
"Enough. I have heard enough, Michael. Like I've told you time and time again, they are different beings. You need to understand that. I mean, Issei Lucifuge was a kind, courageous, selfless enduring devil."
I can feel a smile on face because of the nostalgia. However it immediately fades when I think of the other one.
"Issei Hyoudo, from what ive seen, is a coward. A weak fool, who is blindingly following Ophis on the concept of love. A deceptive and crude human being. I don't want that kind of person to be considered the reincarnation of Issei Lucifuge. That is just beyond disrespectful to him."
"You dislike him that much? If that is the case, why do you continue to watch over him?"
"Dislike? No, I am sure I am not at that point, yet. It is more, yes, that's it, I am very disappointed in him. My disappointment grows when I see him acting like how he does when he looks exactly like Issei. Rest assured, I don't dislike him at the moment. I have also told you before that I watch over him to make sure he doesn't commit any horrible sins."
"I see, that's reassuring. But, sometimes when you watch him, I see that you look a bit mad. What is that about?"
"Ah- Well, it is just- you can forget about that, it is nothing, I can assure you!"
"Hmm? Well, if you say so."
So I was wearing my emotions on my face. How embarrassing. It is just, for some reason, I get very irritated when I see him being affectionate with that dragon.
"Also Gabriel, don't stay up too late. It is bad for you."
"Wha- how rude! I don't watch him 24/7!"
"Is that really the case? Well, the Angels I've asked would say otherwise."
"Geez! Just go listen to prayers already, currently you are slacking on those duties!"
"Yes, yes, I was just about to go do that. Goodbye for now Gabriel, I will meet with you later."
"Yes, goodbye Michael."
He begins to walk away. Sometimes he has no delicacy, what I do with my time is completely up to me. Is there really any type of problem if I watch him for long periods of time, I can't think of any. In fact, he is almost always near Ouroborus Dragon so I can see what she is doing at all times. There are only benefits. That's right benefits. But, enough about that.
Now then, what is he up to now? That Issei Hyoudo...
I've been wondering as to why we are attending a school. There are no benefits to it. None at all. We've been going for about 3 or 4 months, yet...
"Ya damn old dragon!"
"Slow down..."
"You know I can't do that!"
I'm sure she doesn't care for it! I am even being forced to carry her to school. Not only that, we are behind on time so I am forced to run. If we arrive late, Ophis said she will give me a type of punishment. I do not want to get that no matter what.
"Ophis! Why can't we just teleport!"
"That is cheating... Humans commute like this all the time."
"I'm pretty sure they'd teleport there if they could though! Besides, humans don't carry each other while running!"
"Plus 500 pounds for complaining..."
"Wha- gah!"
This damn dragon!
"Op-his, girls aren't supposed to weigh this much, you're already hea-vy enough!"
Ah... Why did I say that?
"Gaagh! O-phis!?"
"It is only 500 more pounds."
Only!?
"Oi! You're as-king for the impo-ssible! Gi-ve me a bre-ak!"
She remains silent but is emitting a very irritated aura. C'mon dont be- grr- why do you care if I just called you heavy, so what!?
"If you're gon-na be li-ke th-at, then ill sh-ow you!"
"Huff-puff, gasp..."
We just barely made it... Is what I would've thought if that were the case. But...
SHE TRICKED ME!? THAT DRAGON!
We weren't late at at all! In fact we were the earliest people here. She changed the time on all the clocks in our house! Why!? What was the point in my suffering?
At the moment I heard a second voice in my head.
[Just consider it as some type of training.]
Ddraig, I'm pretty sure even you understand that she is just doing it, to entertain herself.
[I do understand that she is doing that for fun, but it is not like you do anything to stop her.]
But-
[No buts, the blame falls entirely to you. You allow her to push you around.]
Even if that's- what do you expect me to do? I love her too much to reject her.
I mean look at her right now. She is being bombarded with compliments by every student in this class. She is too cute to ignore. Not only that, but because she is cute, she receives a lot of free sweets. Which is a plus for me and my wallet!
[Sigh.]
Oi! Why did you say 'sigh' instead of actually doing it!?
[No reason. Pay no concern to that.]
Tch, why do you always sound so-
[Issei. It is time for your class to start, focus on that.]
Don't you go to sleep! I'm not done talking with you yet!
I get no response from him.
That little-
Before I could finish that thought, the bell rings and the teacher comes into the classroom.
Finally its over, I survived the first part. It is time for the best part of the day, lunch! It is finally time for my quality alone time with Ophis. I knew looking up, how to sleep comfortably on a desk, would help. I told her I'd meet at our special place early, I wonder what kind of romantic things we are going to do today.
It sure took a long time for her to fall in love with me though, but I can say it was well worth the effort. I can still remember clearly, when we did 'that.'
"Heh, heh~"
Remembering such a thing is such a bliss.
"Kya!"
I hear a thud followed by a yelp.
Thud? Kya?
"Ah..."
I seemed to have bumped into someone. It was a strong enough collision to cause her to fall to the ground. I dont believe I injured her though.
"Ow. That hurt."
A girl? She's a beautiful young girl with long blond hair that reaches her hips. She has two pretty blue eyes with a mole under her left eye. Of course she is wearing the school uniform however it does not hide her well endowed chest. I can also see her exposed panties.
"I'm sorry, are you hurt."
What are you, an idiot? I'm the one who should be asking that, you're the one who's on the floor.
"I am all right. Are you?"
I offer her my hand to which she takes.
"Yes I am, thank you. I'm sorry about this"
Oh, I almost forgot. I gotta save the white, I saw.
When she gets up, she dusts herself off.
"I'm really sorry for bumping into you. Are you sure, that you are fine?"
She sure apologizes a lot. Though she kind've looks familiar, more like I feel like I should know her.
"I said that its fine. Quit apologizing."
"But I feel really bad for it. Is there anything I could do to make up for it?"
"I said its fine, you don't need to do anything. In fact you're being annoying right now, eh-umm?"
"Oh, I'm sorry for troubling you! I am also so very sorry for not introducing myself first, how did I forget something so important!"
"Its fine, calm down."
She's really annoying.
"Yes! I'm sorry. My name is is Yumi Kiba, I hope that you will take care of me from now on!"
Oi! Why are you bowing down to me!?
I can hear the whispers from the witnesses. Most of them are to berate me, I just wonder why they say it so quietly. In fact, I thought I made sure to make everyone fear me.
"What are you guys looking at! Scram!"
It'll just get even more annoying if people watch this. When i yell, those who were watching immediately run away. As expected, humans are cowards who act brave when they feel that they can get away with their acts.
"It seems ive caused you but another problem! Im really sorry."
"Yeah, you have but its fine so quit apologizing already."
Doeant she realize that if she keeps repeating it, it will sooner or later lose its meaning.
"I have to apologize. I mean if I hadnt bumped into you then you wouldnt have had these troubles."
"Yeah thats true."
"See, then thats all the more reason I-"
"But you're causing me even more troubles for not listening to me when I say that its fine."
"Oh how could I have not realized, I am so sorry for doing that."
"As long as you understand. Then, see ya Kiba-chan."
Oh man she's a hassle. I may be leaving rather suddenly but I do not want to be dealing with someone like her.
"Wait!"
She grabs my shirt to stop me.
Tch. Seems I couldn't get away just yet.
"What do you want?"
"Ah I'm sorry! I shouldnt have stopped you so suddenly that was rather rude of me."
Its hard to hide to irritation, you know. You're lucky that you're a cute girl, otherwise I would've treated you harshly.
"No its fine, is there something that you needed. I thought I made it clear that it was fine."
"Yes, it was clear. Though, please allow me to treat you for lunch as my way of apologizing. I wont be able to feel comfortable for the day if I am unable to do that much."
If I dont accept, I am sure she's going to cause further headaches in the future. I have no other choice. She is also looking at me with hopeful eyes.
"Alright, if you treating me to lunch will help ease your worries then I see no reason to refuse."
"Really! Thank you so much!"
"Yeah-woah!"
"Then let us hurry to the cafeteria, we do not know how long we have before lunch ends."
She gets a hold around my arm and begins to pull me. She sure is strong despite how frail she looks.
"Kiba-chan slow down! I can't walk that fast with you holding my arm!"
"I am so glad that you are allowing me to treat you to lunch, you have no idea how grateful I- "
She's ignoring me!? Oi, doesn't she know what this looks like to other people!? Aren't I technically a stranger to you!? Also, I noticed this earlier but she sure likes to talk!
She keeps prattling on refusing to listen to me for a while until...
"Kiba-chan!"
"Yes? Is something the matter?"
Finally got her attention!
"Can you let go of my arm, people are sure to misunderstand."
"Eh?"
When she quiets down she is able to hear what many other students are saying about us.
"Our princess-"
"-why is she with him-"
"I can't believe it-"
She immediately lets go of my arm. Her face turns bright red out of embarrassment.
I now understand why I felt some type of familiarity towards her. She is famous in this school for being so attractive, if I recall she is called princess because her personality makes you want to protect her. I dont really see the attraction of it though.
"I am so s-sorry, I had not idea what I was doing! It was a force of habit!"
"Is that so?"
"Yes! It is just, I do not spend time with many males, I am usually surrounded by my female friends. So I am not really sure how I'm supposed to act when I am with a boy."
She begins to walk faster and rather, obviously nervous.
"Hmm, if you say so. Also, Kiba-chan you've passed the cafeteria."
It wasnt that far in the first place. It was actually quite close, how does one miss it? Is she okay?
"Ah, you're right. U-um excuse me."
There seems to be people crowding the entrance. They were a group of boys.
"Um, I was hoping to, um-"
Hey, aren't you being overly shy compared to talking to me.
"Eh? Do you guys hear something?"
"No, not really."
Kiba-chan they're not gonna hear you if you talk that quietly. She slowly reaches out her arm and tugs on one of their sleeves, to which immediately caught their attention. That it, you can do it, im not sure why but this is kind of entertaining to watch!
"Its, umm, me. I would like to, if you would allow me-"
"Woah! It the princess- I mean Kiba-san!"
"No way!"
"For real! What does she want from you though!?"
Their sudden loudness made her flinch, I can see her turning red from where I'm standing.
"I would like...please."
Pfft. Why did she hesitate!?
"What is it Kiba-san, you can talk to me about anything!"
"Idiot, she was obviously talking to me!"
"Huh!? No she wasn't, in fact she was facing me, so she needed to speak with me!"
"Are you guys dumb or what? She touched my sleeve so she wants something from me!"
They start to argue. Pitiful, it is just one girl.
"Stop fighting...please..."
She's getting even quieter. Hm? She's trembling.
My entertainment is beginning to no longer entertain me. In fact, these horny males are getting annoying.
"Hey!"
I say in a very dark tone. They immediately take notice.
"Huh, what do you- H-H-Hyoudo-sama!"
I can feel their terror. How delicious.
"You guys, out the way! You're blocking my path! Or do you perhaps-"
I kick the wall violently, im sure they can guess what i mean.
"Y-y-yes! Yes of course! We're sorry!"
They all said that at the exact same time in sync and then they ran away. Like always.
"Thank you."
Kiba-chan. What I did wasn't worthy of such words.
"Dont thank me. Idiot."
"Oh! I'm sorry."
"Lets just go in already. I still haven't eaten."
"Of course. Lets."
We enter, it sure is packed aint it. I cant seem to find any empty spaces. In the first place is she gonna be okay with crowds? Oh wait, she's saying hello to almost every student. All those students were female.
"Well then, please wait over there. There is an empty table, how lucky for us."
"Huh? Theres no-"
She points at an empty table, wait what? When I entered the place was filled, how did I miss- unless thats the power of the popular! Her fans must have saw her and immediately moved!
"You must hurry, or else somebody will steal it."
"Oh right. No wait, I can't let you carry two trays of food."
"Not to worry, I will be only carrying one. I pack my own lunch!"
She shows me her homemade, presumably, lunch. It was wrapped in a very childish cloth, pandas hugging bears.
"I see, then ill wait over there."
The table wasn't far, it was the one closest to the entrance of the cafeteria. The journey was short and I can immediately sit down and relax. I am finally getting some time away from her. She's really such an annoying person to deal with. I have some time to-
"I have brought your lunch. I hope you didn't wait too long."
"Huh?"
"Is something the matter? Do you not like what I have got you, oh I'm so sorry! I should have asked what you wanted!"
"N-no its fine, im not a picky eater. The line was so long, how did you get here so fast!?"
"Oh, that is a very simple question. I was waiting in line like everyone else when suddenly people started to leave their spot, I was very lucky it seems."
No way! Thats not luck, that was completely planned out the moment you entered. Popular people are a threat to be reckoned with.
"Well, help yourself."
"Right."
The lunch was nothing special, not worth even thinking about. I can eat anything, no reason to care about taste.
"Well?"
"Hm?"
"How is it?"
Judging from all the interaction we had up until now, I know I must not say that I dont care. The obvious answer is.
"Its really good!"
She smiles rather brightly.
"I see! Then I have finally properly apologized to you!"
Not that you needed to go this far for an apology.
She begins to eat her lunch as well. It terms of looks, it is far more appetizing than what I am putting in my mouth but I wont say that to her.
It is rather peaceful as we eat. I like this quietness, it is not as though we need to speak with each other. Though, in the first place she really is a strange one.
"Hey Kiba-chan?"
"Yes?"
"Earlier you were having trouble speaking to the guys who were blocking the entrance. I wonder why is that, when you are fine talking to me?"
"Oh that...Well you see, truthfully I am quite scared of men."
"I see, no need to tell me anything I don't want to."
It would be no use to me anyway.
"Thank you, but I can assure you that I am getting better. I used to not be able to say a word to men at all. Now I am able to hold a conversation with a boy who is alone but I still have a bit of trouble when I am surrounded by them."
"That's good to hear."
"Yes, I only have my club president to thank. Without her I'm sure I'd still be completely terrified."
"She sounds like an amazing person."
"She is."
"By the way, what club are you part of?"
"Oh, I was sure that everyone knew what it was. It is the most popular after all, well I guess it doesn't matter. I am apart of the Occult Research Club."
"Occult Research Club. Can't say I've heard of it. I can more or less guess what you do with just the name. Though, for someone like you it is sort of, out of place."
"Is that so, but I quite enjoy being part of it."
"I see, well as long as you are happy then its fine."
It gets quiet, man this is quite hard.
"Do you have any siblings?"
Am I an idiot, why am I asking about her family!? Why am I trying to talk to her in the first place!?
"I-"
She looks down.
"I had a brother."
There was an emphasis on had. I'm no good at conversations in which I know I gain nothing from.
"I'm sorry, I hope I didn't make you recall anything bad."
"No, you didnt know. There's nothing to be sorry for.
It was quiet once again. Should I speak again, or should I just wait for lunch to end?
I know that this will probably be our final conversation so I dont want to end it on such a depressing topic.
"Kiba-chan, um, right. When you bumped into me, you seemed like you were in a rush."
"A rush?"
"Yeah and I was wondering what that was about."
She doesn't answer me. She seems to be lost in thought. It is like she was recalling if there was something she needed to do.
"Kiba-chan?"
Did my question break her. She-
"Ah!~"
Woah! Shes back, that surprised me. What is with her scream, it sounded kind've erotic!?
"I completely forgot, the president wanted to talk with me!"
She begins to pack up everything she had on the table.
"Im sorry, but I have to go! I might just barely make it before lunch ends."
"O-oh?"
"Thank you for allowing me to properly apologize to you, eh? Oh no I completely forgot to ask for your name, I'm sorry!"
"No, no. Thats entirely my fault. My name is Issei Hyoudo, I believe we're in the same year."
"Issei Hyoudo-kun, is it? Alright, I wont forget your name for the rest of my life."
The rest of your life? Isnt that a little, too far.
"Again, thank you Hyoudo-kun. Bye bye."
With that she rushes off, but then stops and returns to me.
"Whats wrong?"
"Um, if it is not too troublesome may I have you as a contact for my phone."
"Eh, why?"
"Well I had a wonderful time hanging out with you and if it is not a problem to you, I would like to do this again sometime."
Huh, how? I dont recall anything wonderful from spending some time with each other.
"I do have a phone, but shouldnt you use it for your friends and family only, Kiba-chan. I dont think it is smart idea to share that information with an acquaintance like me."
"What are you saying? To me you are already a friend. I am told I have a good eye in viewing people's nature and I think you are a nice person."
Huh? I don't quite understand her. She is blatantly naive. Though, if I refuse she'd just press me further with questions.
"I'm sure you would annoy me later if I dont give it to you now. Here, lets do it quickly."
She pulls out her phone. And as I said, we quickly exchanged our contact information.
"See ya, Kiba-chan."
Finally. It is time for us to part ways.
"Bye bye, Hyoudo-kun!"
She rushes off.
She was a strange one. Hopefully I never have to deal with her again.
The bell rings.
Oh. Looks like she didn't make it. It is her own fault though. What kind of dunce makes plans with someone and immediately forgets about it to hang out with someone else. Furthermore, a complete stranger.
Hmm?
Now that I think about it didnt I have to go somewhere before she forced me to cooperate with her.
"Issei..."
"Not now, Ophis. I'm thinki-W-why do you look so upset?"
She doesnt show it on her face but I can tell shes upset with the aura she is emitting.
Uh...I think I might've messed up.
"Listen to me Ophis, I said I was sorry!"
It is after school and she's ignoring me.
"You can at least say something!"
I feel pain on my collarbone, a burning sensation. I pull my shirt and look at my marking. Instead of it usually being purple, it is red.
"Ophis calm down, the mark, the mark!"
She looks at me for few seconds and then she lets out a small hmph and turns back around.
"O-Oi, this really hurts!"
She creates a circle with an infinite symbol inside. She's teleporting to our house!?
"Wait for me!"
She walks through it and immediately closes it when I was about to pass through.
"Tch."
Haaaah. She's really unforgiving. If only I knew how to teleport, I would have immediately followed her. Looks like I'm walking, alone.
"She should realize that I'm only human, it natural id be a little forgetful. Right, Ddraig?"
No response.
Not you too.
I continue walking to my home I dont believe I am too far away, it is also still evening. The pain from the mark hurts, but its not too serious at the moment. I can handle it.
Though, having to walk in sile-
"Please leave me alone!"
"Come on, just for few hours."
"Yeah, yeah, we'll have loads of fun."
Or not.
Tch. Not even a few seconds and humans are being troublesome.
The voices are coming from an alley way nearby. When I look through I see your average cliche thugs and a girl. I can tell this girl was cute. She was a student wearing her uniform. Slender body with a big bust, long silky black hair that reached her hips. Her legs smooth and shaking.
Why are humans so-
"Hey! What do you think you're looking at!?"
"Better leave before you regret something!"
The girl looks at me. Her pretty violet eyes quivering as they pierce through me. She wants help. Of course she does.
I have no reason to help you.
"Oi. I dont take orders from pieces of scum like you guys!"
But I cant stand the human trash that is cornering a weak girl.
"What? Looks like we've got a tough guy."
These thugs always end the same way. I walk towards them, reminiscing of all the similar events.
"Hey girl, if I were you I'd look away."
"Hah, what, you trying to impress the girl."
I am at arms length from the two. They are taller than me and look to have more muscle mass.
"I'll let you hit first."
He said, ill end it quickly. I raise my fist but...
"You thought!"
He strikes first, his fist colliding with my face. A loud crack can be heard. The girls lets out a short scream. Normally in these cases that punch would have undoubtedly seriously injured a normal human. However, I am not that.
"Aaaaagh!"
He holds his hand in pain. It is broken. My bones are too hard to be hurt by weaklings like them.
"That all you have."
"We'll remember this!"
"Yes, yes you will because I'm not finished you human wastes."
This is the moment they begin to run. Id let them go but, because of what happened today with Ophis, I'm a little irritated.
How should I start? Oh, how about the bones.
Oh what do I do? I'm too scared and embarrassed to enter!
In the first place, how could I have forgotten that Rias-senpai wanted to meet with me during lunch!? Because I forgot, I made her wait even longer. I can't gain any courage to face her.
"What if, no but, then again, though if I-"
"What are you doing Kiba-senpai?"
"Kyah, K-Koneko-chan, you startled me."
Thank goodness it was only Koneko-chan.
"Arent you going to enter?"
"Huh? Oh yes. It is just I am a bit nervous."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, that's why, could you please-"
She opens the door and enters.
"K-K-Koneko-chan!?"
She greets our club president and vice president. Rias-senpai immediately takes noice of me.
"Yumi, what are you standing out there for? Please, come in."
"Y-yes!"
I did as told and entered. My heart is racing, I'm really anxious.
"Yumi."
"I'm so sorry! I promise I wont do it it again, I feel truly awful for what I did. I swear on my life that what I did will never ever happen again!"
"Ah. Yumi, calm down. I'm not particularly upset about you forgetting to meet with me during lunch."
"Eh, you're not?"
That's relieving.
"No, of course not. Why would I, it is a trivial matter. Besides everyone forgets to do things."
"Phew, I'm so glad."
"However, you really do need to fix that apologizing habit."
"Yes! I'm sorry, I will try to do that!"
"So long as you understand."
As always, Rias-senpai is so very kind.
"Now then. Yumi, I wanted to call you in to ask you something."
"Me?"
"Yes. Do you know the name Issei Hyoudo?"
Issei Hyoudo?
"Yes, yes I do. Though what a coincidence, I have met him during lunch."
"You know him? Are you friends?"
She looks a little bit surprised.
"I just recently met him, and I like to believe that we are indeed friends."
"I see. Thats surprising, I thought that'd you be the one to avoid at all times, given his background."
"His background?"
"You don't know, to put it simply he is a delinquent. In fact, he has the whole school fearing him, well excluding anything supernatural of course. I was sure that he would look scary to you, but apparently not so that is good."
Is that so, it didnt seem that way to me.
"Rias-senpai, are you interested in him?"
"I am. Yumi, now that you somewhat know him I'd like for you to bring him here."
"I will try."
"Thank you. Though, please do so on Monday since it is Friday. I've also already asked Koneko to keep an eye on him during the weekends."
"I understand."
"Also Yumi. Do tell me what kind of person you saw him as, I would like to be prepared for our meeting."
"Eh? Well lets see, I saw him as a very nice person."
"I see. Anything else?"
"Stop! Please, you dont have to go that far!"
The girl who was being harassed was now holding me back. It was when I had only broken one of their arms.
For a fraction of a second, I saw her make a cruel wicked smile the moment a snapping was heard.
The thugs, the moment they saw the chance, they ran away. Cowards.
"Oi, those guys are probably going to continue behaving the way they do now. They didnt get fully rehabilitated."
"Why would you do such a cruel thing!?"
She shows me her face, her eyes swelling with tears. Somehow they feel really fake.
"They deserved it."
Human trash is easily disposable.
"Deserved? I-if you say so."
"You're quick to understand."
"I need to thank you, for saving me. Even if you were kinda scary, I thought you were really, really cool."
In a blink of an eye, I could've swore I saw another wicked smile on her face.
"First of all you need to let go of my arm."
"Oh, I apologize."
She releases me. She had a strong hold despite being 'human.' She's also blushing profusely.
"Thanks. I need to go now, though I think you should avoid the alleyways at this time of day."
"W-wait!"
She suddenly yells.
"My name is Yuuma Amano! What is yours?"
Huh?
"Oh yeah, I guess I am technically your hero. You would want to know my name. Well, my name is Issei Hyoudo."
"Yes, thank you! No, actually I have something to ask you!?"
"What is it? Im actually in quite a hurry."
The mark is starting to give me stabbing sensations. This usually means that Ophis is worried about me.
"Issei-kun, do you have a girlfriend?"
Shes using my first name?
"A girlfriend?"
What is that? Is it a fruit?
"Well, do you Issei-kun?"
She begins looking at me seductively.
For some reason I subconsciously look at my marking. If I recall, Ophis said I am her mate, but what exactly is that?
[Her calling you, her mate, is basically her calling you her husband for life. She wont be able to procreate with anybody but you.]
Oh, Ddraig! You're finally awake!
[Yeah.]
As a response to what you said, you're saying I do not have a girlfriend?
[Technically but I dont think you quite understand what a-]
I interrupt Ddraig, and answer her question.
"Yuuma-chan, I dont have one."
Ddraig sighs rather loudly. I think he might've decided to return to sleep. He's pretty rude, if ya ask me.
"Really!"
"Yeah, really."
"I'm so glad. If thats the case, can I... suggest myself?"
"Eh? For what?"
"To be-be-be y-your girlfriend!"
Huh? Girlfriend? I still don't know what that is but judging from the word having friend in it, it must mean just that. But, I dont understand the need to specify that she is a girl. I mean it is pretty obvious with her bust.
Hmm? Looking at her face, she is extremely flustered. It would feel wrong to refuse such a request. How annoying.
"Sure Yuuma-chan. You can be my girlfriend."
"For real!"
"Yeah."
"Ah~ what is this? Im so happy! Then that means, from now on im Issei-kun's girlfriend."
Is that something girls should be happy about? I dont understand.
Afterwards I tried to leave. Though she stopped me in order to get my contact information. Apparently, to get to know each other better, we are going on a date tomorrow which is a Saturday. I have no clue what a date is though.
"Then, ill be waiting for you! Don't forget okay?"
"I understand?"
She nods and begins to run off. I am still confused as to what I had just agreed to. Girls, are really weird.
I then suddenly feel so very cold. I look at my mark, it is light blue. Ophis...
Dont worry, I'm heading towards you at mach speed.
I should really learn how to teleport. But, its really hard and a pain. I cant be bothered to do so. I am extremely fast, so I can get to any destination in a breeze but teleporting will always be faster.
It doesnt matter in the end, I am finally home.
"I'm home."
I dont get a response.
Silence. As expected. And. Just the way we like it...
I take the chance to look at my marking. It is white. So she decided to go to sleep. I must go and join her.
Before I went to my room, where she most likely is. I made sure to lock the doors and turn off the lights. This is to make sure intruders wont come in but even if they do it'd be easy to snuff them out.
Vibration. Oh, its my phone. I received mail from, Yuuma-chan. It said, 'Thank you, I am looking forward to tomorrow. I hope you sleep well.'
How strange.
There's no point in replying.
I head towards Ophis. It wasnt a long journey. In but a moment I am at my room and sure enough there she was. As she slept on my bed, she was holding a pillow very affectionately. That's where I'm supposed to be. If I were to move the pillow, I'm sure she'd wake.
"Cute... To think this is the strongest existence."
Hehe~ I guess theres no other choice then. Ill be the one hugging her. She is so small that there is a lot of space on my bed.
I quickly but quietly lay down on my bed. She smells so good, as always. I'm truly lucky. Every time I'm near her, my heart wont calm down.
I need her. Without her, I am nothing. I cant be anything. She needs to be with me forever. If she isnt then ill...
No, I cant be thinking like that. I am satisfied at the moment, I need nothing more and nothing less.
I begin to pet her. She lets out a cute moan as she says my name quietly. When I find the right place, I hug her and gently make it tighter. She is very soft, she seems so fragile but in reality that is not the case.
"Goodnight..."
I close my eyes and kiss her on the cheek. Another day passes, peacefully.
"You finally awake runt."
I nod.
"Hmm? You know what im saying but do not know how to speak, that's perfect."
I tilt my head.
"Guess those words are a little complicated for someone your age huh. Doesn't matter anyway, right now all you need to understand is I'm technically your father and I own you. You will do anything I tell you, understood!?"
I nod.
"Good. Good. Now listen Issei. Allow me to tell you how you should live your life. Let me tell you how you should view this world."
I nod.
He shows me a huge grin showing his sharp teeth. Then he begins to teach me many things.
So many things...