Chapter 26: A Woman's Heart is Difficult to Understand

I blearily opened my eyes, turning to my side to see a naked sleeping Rias again. Last night's sleep was one of the best I ever had and waking up before the alarm rings was rare, the sun's barely up. What I didn't expect was waking up in a different room.

'Oh right, I slept with Miho in her room...'

Memories came flooding back, that explains why I woke up early since we turned in early last night. Looking around, I scanned to see Miho's room not much different than mine, some books here and there. I was too nervous last night to think about anything else but I thought a girl's room would be more feminine. Either I've been watching too much anime to know better or I should get her a plushy.

"Miho..."

I whispered fondly, feeling my heart beating harder. Last night was... something else. I never expected her to ask me to bring her with me, my sense of reason slipped a bit and I just hugged her out of happiness. Spotting the vacant spot next to me, I placed a hand and felt the leftover heat. A Salamander's body temperature is slightly higher than a normal human's and devil's, and yet...

"She felt so comforting."

"Who felt so comforting?"

Turning rigid as a statue, I fearfully turned to see a now-awake and scowling red head. Straining a smile, "O-o-oh, morning Rias."

The room lapsed into high tension, my King glaring at me with no concern about her nudity whatsoever. She then pinched my cheeks ruthlessly, "I want the truth. What did you two do last night?"

"We talked- ow- and- ow- literally- ow- slept- ow- I swear-ow."

"Is that really all?" Stretching my cheeks to the limit, Rias demanded with a tone that promises certain punishment if I lied.

"And we hugged."

Her hands softened and ready to let go, until the last minute. Her eyes narrowed, "Who asked first for you to sleep in Miho's room?"

"Miho asked me."

Finally granted reprieve, I rubbed my poor cheeks to alleviate the pain. Rias still wasn't satisfied though as she crossed her arms under her bust, continuing to glare at me, "And why did you agree?"

"Um..." I can feel skin tingling. If I don't answer carefully, I'm so fucked, "She wanted to spend time with me?"

The glare intensified before Rias took a deep breathe and leveled me a gaze. Without warning, she pushed me back down to bed and laid on top of me, her legs in between mine, "Daisuke, I think you have overlooked a very important detail." She placed my hand on one of her breast, "I am renown as one of the most beautiful woman in the human world and Underworld, my well-developed body that can put most others to shame, and they are right in front of you. I am making this clear that you alone are allowed to do whatever you wish to me."

Rias half-closed her eyes alluringly, smiling with those smooth lips of hers, "Go ahead and do me."

For some reason, my mind isn't as jumbled up like yesterday. It's not like I've become immune to her charms, my hands can feel the incredible softness and my eyes trailed down her body for a second. And yet, the only image that my mind first thought of was Miho.

She said 'do' not 'accept', meaning that she knows winning me over so soon isn't likely, resorting to seduction to slowly chip away my logic. Smiling softly, I released my hand from her breast and patted her, "I'm sorry Rias, but I just can't."

The great onee-sama, nonplussed by my self-control, looked back to check the poke in my pants yet here I am with better discipline. Rias sighed in almost what might be defeat and got off me, rubbing her temples, "I can't believe this. I absolutely cannot believe this. I leave you two alone for one night, and she has sunken her presence into you this much."

I chuckled nervously, "I wouldn't say 'sunken her presence' but yeah, guess Miho helped me getting used to girls."

"Jeez." Pouting petulantly, "It's not fair. I know you like what you see, so I'll just keep enticing you until you fall for me."

"If it was the me from yesterday, I might have to bite my lip to hold back."

"Or maybe you don't have enough stimulation." An idea popped up as Rias clapped her hands, "I know, you need to be naked too."

"... Wait? What?"

Her hands closed in to my clothes, prompting me to back away as far as possible. "No need to be shy. A little skinship with my adorable servant is not uncommon in the Gremory Household. You already saw me naked, so there shouldn't be a problem for you to be the same."

"What your mouth and your eyes are saying are completely contradictory. I like feeling warm and dressed."

As her hands were almost to my pants, another clutched Rias' shoulder and pulled her back. An ominous aura appeared, directed towards at the red head only, "Rias-san, please do not disturb Hanwei-sama so early in the morning."

"Tch." Turning to the Salamander, Rias produced an equally ominous aura, "I am simply bonding with Daisuke as master and servant, not disturbing him. And why would I have any reason to listen to you?"

"So there would be no repeat of yesterday of course. Do you wish to narrowly avoid tardiness again?" Miho answered coolly.

"She's got a point."

The King backed down while keeping her aura up, "Very well. It appears this will have to continue later."

Miho's frighteningly sweet smile turned genuine at my direction, suddenly closing in to hug me, "Good morning, Hanwei-sama. Please wait a little longer, breakfast will be prepared soon."

Hugging her back, "Morning Miho. It's okay, take your time." The hug is new but really nice, plus I can feel her breasts pressing onto me. So soft and round... Shit, I think I've been hanging with Issei too much. Must... resist... temptation!

Rias gripped onto the bed sheet, clenching her teeth like she's gonna cry tears of blood, "Daisuke you meanie! Why do always play favorites with Miho!? I want a hug too!" She proceeded to wrap her arms around my neck, burying her face under my chin and giving me another good feel of her chest.

My familiar growled in burning rage, "Let go of him!" And proceeded to peel Rias off of me with mild success. Rias may be a magical fighter but her status as a High-class still proves she's slightly stronger than Miho in the physical aspect.

Hope we can make it to school on time again...

Luckily, it only lasted for a few minutes after I reminded Rias again about the time. The three of us were sitting together and having breakfast made by Miho. Rias eyed her food in suspicion, "I suppose I should be grateful but why the sudden change of mind about serving me food?"

"Only to not bother Hanwei-sama like yesterday. If you are not hungry, I will take them back."

My prideful King was kinda peeved at that so I quickly interjected, "Say Rias, is there someway to temporarily increase a devil's demonic magic beyond the limit?"

Both girls paused and became attentive of me. Rias asked, "Why would you need that? Issei can transfer his boosted power to us for that."

"True, but I need way more than what Issei can currently give me, and he can only transfer three times before he's exhausted. I might need it for our next opponent."

The pinkette's eyes lit up in recognition, "Oh, is it that?"

I nodded, "Yeah, it's that."

A vein throbbed in Rias' forehead, "Keeping secrets now aren't we? Care to explain what 'that' is?"

"An upgraded version of Rasengan."

Her eyebrows quirked up in shock, "That spell is already powerful enough in its own rights. It would make sense you would need more magic. There might be something that could help but it could take time. When do you need it?"

"As soon as possible. I already got most of the concept down, just need to make some test runs to finalize it."

"That can be arranged. By the way, I have been wondering for a while now but that hair clip is pretty." Despite the ornament in Miho's hair, her eyes were fixed onto me instead, "It is nice to have an accessory. Where did you get it?"

Miho smiled softly, "Beautiful is it not? A gracious gift from Hanwei-sama himself."

"Is that so?"

A chill went down my spine before I sensed something snaking up my leg, "What the?"

"Hanwei-sama, is something the matter?"

"It is nothing, right Daisuke?" Rias, who was sitting opposite of me, was subtly rubbing her foot against my legs if her coy smile meant anything, slowly making her way up to a very private area. While Miho was facing me with concern, Rias silently mouthed the words 'Do you want more?'

Quickly wolfing down the rest of my breakfast, I collected my plates and stood up, "Gochisousama."

Miho had a look of confusion whereas Rias pouted. After all of us finished breakfast, Rias and I wore our shoes, ready to leave, "I'm heading out."

"Have a good day." Miho responded with a sweet smile.

The moment the door closed, Rias clung onto my arm. I sighed, "Please don't tell me you're gonna hold me all the way to school."

"Just until we meet up with Akeno. Ignoring me in favor of Miho all morning made me lonely you know. A little affection is fine right? Like giving me a hug or... a kiss."

"Isn't that a scandal?"

"You're not dating Miho right? Besides, harems are a norm in the Underworld. I don't like the idea but wouldn't you savor the prospect of having me and other beautiful women fulfilling your needs." Her eyes looked down, "I know your size and stamina can fulfill more than one woman."

"Quit staring." She pulled me towards the stairs instead of the elevator, probably to have more time to latch onto me. "Harems are Issei's shtick, not mine. Besides, I only heard it from other people but, relationship takes a lot of time and dedication to make your partner happy. Not sure if I can handle more than one girl, and you already said you don't like that idea."

Her grip tighten, "But having none of your love is still worse."

My heart sank at her tone. If I date her with another girl in mind, it'll just make her sadder. Rias isn't a replacement of anyone, she has her own good and bad qualities that makes her Rias... Maybe I should consult Issei about harems and ask for advice, no way I can ask Kiryuu about something like this.

After we exited the building, I was free from the red head and we greeted, "Good morning Akeno."

"Good morning, you two are close as always. Do you mind if I join in the fun?"

Instead of a denial, Rias walked towards her best friend, "Listen to this Akeno, Daisuke willingly slept with Miho last night."

Akeno's usual smile turned menacing, "Ara ara, first Miho visited to school yesterday and now this. May I know more of the details Rias?"

And with that, we walked towards school, accompanied by hateful glares from other students aiming at me as well as stares that I don't like coming from the Two Great Onee-samas. So, I thought of the one thing that I look forward to everyday to bring my spirits up.

'Wonder what did Miho pack in my bento today?'

Turns out it's sushi, nice. The flavors burst into my mouth, sweet and tangy mixing together, producing a new sensation. Even with only normal ingredients, Miho still made it so good.

"Oh, so remembered your bento today senpai?" Gasper asked, sipping some juice.

"He better, you wouldn't believe the amount of crazy yesterday." Issei whined while holding his own bento, "Some rumors went on about the possible next generation of a Great Onee-sama born to take over Buchou's and Akeno-san's roles."

"The rumors even spread to my class." Yuuto took a bite of his yakisoba bread, "They were curious and ecstatic once Miho-chan arrived to school. The last time they were this energetic was when the results of the female popularity vote were announced."

"And let me guess," I groaned, dreading about the imminent truth, "now everyone in the school is out for my head for being close to Miho out of sheer irrationality and envy right?"

"That's pretty much the gist of it."

During lunch period, the guys of the Gremory decided to have lunch together in the club room since Gasper still isn't confident enough to step outside without support. The introvert can now remain outside as long as one of the ORC members accompanied him, but that's mostly during night time when it's devoid of humans. It's times like this that we can talk about guy stuff without restrictions.

"The boys just kept hounding me for answers, asking me to introduce them to Miho since we're technically relatives."

"Bet they'll get there asses burnt for that if she finds out."

"Is it really that bad Issei-senpai? Miho-san seems nice to me."

"She slapped two of my friends for almost manhandling Daisuke and I nearly had my hair burned off a few times during sparring sessions."

"It is quite apparent Miho-chan is protective of you Hanwei-kun. Though that should be expected as your familiar."

"That kinda reminds me, what do your familiars do? I mean, I know they help distribute flyers and handle odd jobs but other than seeing what Miho does for me, I don't know what are their normal jobs."

"Well, Asia mostly brings Rassei over to play. Nothing much other than that."

"My familiar is mainly for information gathering if not, he mostly stays as a companion of sort."

"Wow, it must be nice for you all to have a familiar. Maybe I should get one too. But then, what if it doesn't like me or if it's scary or-"

"Calm down Gasper." I patted his head, to which he instantly relaxed into my magic touch, "You just have to look for the one that suits you the most. Besides, you carefully advertise our devil work through the Internet right? I doubt you'll need a familiar for flyer delivery when you're already covering your part of the work."

"Hehe, senpai's hand~"

"Gasper, did you hear what I said?"

"Yeah~ Familiars... Internet... Work..."

"Getting drunk from head pats. That's new."

"I was actually impressed Hanwei-kun." I stopped my administration in favor of listening to Yuuto. "Most Low-class devils would have simple familiars for tasks such as what Issei-kun and I mentioned. Even Buchou and Akeno-san are the same when they first started. Although Asia-san has Rassei-kun, you have Miho-chan who is mature enough to help you in combat."

"Kuh! This reminds me of our fateful encounter. Slime-taro, I hope you are well in the afterlife."

There are probably other slimes out there that can dissolve clothes but I'd rather not tell him unless I want Koneko to punch me for that, not to mention Miho hates those things.

"Xenovia did ask me how to get a powerful familiar." 'Along with a different question, too bad I can't see it in action.' "But got let down when I told her it was mostly luck I met Miho. She was the one that worked hard to get stronger, especially during our two-week training session."

"I am surprised she did not even once returned to the Familiar Forest."

"... Wait, your familiar goes back to the Familiar Forest? I thought he stays with you 24/7?

"He stays most of the time and goes off for at least once a week. As my familiar is a bird-type, he enjoys taking taking flights in the Underworld or certain fruits that can be found there."

"Oh yeah, Asia did say that Rassei does that sometimes. Something about finding suitable opponents to become stronger or he just wants to let out pent up electricity."

"Daisuke-senpai, you mean Miho-san haven't gone back even once?"

"No, she said the luxuries here are better than those in the forest and she didn't have a proper territory at that time either. Now that I think about it, I haven't seen Rias' familiar either after she moved in."

"How's Buchou getting along with Miho?" Issei nudged me with a perverted grin, "I bet she comes over quite often right?"

"This isn't a romantic comedy drama... it's worse. I have to make sure there isn't any catfights that involve ripping my arms off to be used as hug pillows." With sympathetic gazes, the other three visibly winced. "Which reminds me," Turning to the pervert, "Issei, as the future Harem King, how do you handle multiple women at once? Wouldn't it be exhausting?"

His eyes burned in passion and perversion, "SO YOU FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE OPPAI WONDER AS MY COMRADE!? TO SEIZE THE GREATNESS OF OPPAI, TO GROPE THEM, TO SUCK THEM, TO WORSHIP WHAT THE HEAVEN'S HAVE BESTOWED AS THE GREATEST TREASURE FOR MEN ACROSS THE GLOBE!?"

"Fuck no."

Issei deflated, grumbling something about 'I'll get him soon enough' before answering solemnly, "Well since no girls have ever liked me before because I go peeping on them and all, but if there's a girl who's brave enough to confess to me, then I'll feel really honored and do my best to make her happy. It's hard to describe but feeling loved by a girl makes you happy and I gotta try to do the same."

"That's actually a pretty mature answer."

"So no matter how many there are, I'll accept all the girls and their oppais. Big, small, round, flat, none of that matters. I'll give each and all of them my love until they drop from my techniques."

"Aaaaaannd he's back." Rolling my eyes in amusement at his answer, "So instead of your heart and brain, just think with your heart and dick?"

"Yeah."

"Even though your answer comes from a near non-existent experience from romance?"

"Yeah."

"And you peep on girls instead of actually trying to hold a proper conversation over the years?"

A sweat trickled down his forehead, "Y-yeah."

"Doesn't that mean you're fine with just any girl as long as she has breasts which every last one of them naturally does?"

Issei sat in a corner, depressingly making circles on the ground with his finger, "Yeah..."

"Pftt. Issei relax, I was just joking. A lot of girls like the warm and accepting type like you."

Revitalized, Issei closed in with begging eyes, "Really, you think so!? Wait a second, did I ever manage to become the Harem King!? Please say yes!"

Pushing his face out of mine, "Don't know, never found out. But I can tell you this, keep doing what you've been doing and you'll be fine."

Issei fist pumped, "Hell yeah!"

"If I may Hanwei-kun, why the sudden interest in harems?"

"Yeah senpai, you were always kind of the one-on-one type."

"If you ignore the fact that you're already ahead of me on becoming the Harem King."

I nervously scratch the back of my head, feeling awkward about giving the answer, "Rias' been very touchy recently."

"Dammit!" Issei suddenly yelled, startling me with his rage, "Wait, when did you realize her feelings?"

"Er, I think it was about three weeks ago. Why?"

"Ha! Pay up!" Yuuto and Gasper sighed in disappointment and slipped wads of cash into Issei's hand.

"... Wait a fucking second, did you assholes bet when I'd figure out Rias' crush on me?"

"Damn straight." Issei counted his earnings, satisfied with his new income and smirked, "Vampire Cum Sucker Volume 3, here I come!"

*TWITCH**TWITCH**TWITCH*

"I was agonizing over what I should do and you guys just made the most of it with a bet!? What the fuck guys!?"

At least they had the decency to look sheepish. "Sorry Daisuke, does that mean you like someone else?"

Inhaling deeply to soothe my irritation, "Yeah. Aside from Issei, what would you guys do in my situation?"

"Sorry, but I would not be much better than you. I have always seen Buchou as an older sister so I do not think reciprocating her feelings would be possible if I am in your shoes."

"The same goes for me senpai. Buchou really helped us out when we were kids so it's hard to change our views of her like that."

"But one thing is certain. We would like to support Buchou's love to be requited. So please consider it Hanwei-kun."

"Yeah senpai, Buchou is really nice and pretty."

"Can't say I didn't expect that to be honest." 'Considering what happened in Season 4.' "So Issei, you rooting for Rias too?"

The Pawn fidgeted in thought, "Actually, I want to support Daisuke's love."

"Really?"

"It's a bit of a tough choice but you did help me with Yuuma-chan, then I want to help you too."

"I suppose that is logical. Hanwei-kun has helped Issei-kun a lot after all, as well as the rest the us. But please do not underestimate Buchou, she can be quite persuasive when she wants to be."

I smiled at the pervert, a kind chivalrous pervert at that, "Thanks Issei, that means a lot to me."

He smiled back widely, making a chest bump gesture, "No problem Daisuke. I don't know what you see in her but I got your back all the way. You and Kiryuu will make a great couple."

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"... Issei, you're a good friend but sometimes your cluelessness is beyond me, and that's saying something."

A few days later:

"This literally stinks." The pool was empty except for some dried leaves and mold growing at the corners, realizing a mild putrid smell. We were almost at the edge of the new school buildings, brushes in hand for a little task to help out the Student Council. Turning to Rias, "How did it get this dirty?"

"It hasn't been used for a long time now, not since the new one has been constructed. Sona has plans to reopen the pool to be used once again. For now we have to clean this, and then we can have a little fun."

"Hehe, Buchou and Akeno-san in swimsuits."

"Issei-senpai, your perverted thoughts are leaking out." Koneko monotone with narrowed eyes as Asia stared with jealous ones.

"Might as well get started." I picked up Gasper's box and placed it under a shade, passing him a bottle of water. As a devil, dhampir, and hikikomori, the sun will be quite harsh on him, "You doing okay Gasper?"

"Uh, yeah. D-don't worry about me senpai, I can help."

"Just don't overdo it."

"Swimming was it?" Xenovia mused, exploring the area with a look of interest, "Since as a child, I never had the opportunity to enjoy luxuries like swimming. This will be a fun experience."

"R-really? Neither have I Xenovia-san, there was the mall and arcade but I haven't gone swimming before either." Asia piped up, feeling companionship with the former church member.

"I see, then we can explore it together. May God be watching over us."

Both of them held their hands together, "Amen. Kyaah!"

Chuckling, "Guess some things never change."

We all rolled up our sleeves and cuffs, allowing more freedom to move and got to work. Just as I was about to get the chemicals, a sudden mental tug from my contract circle alerted me. Does Miho need something? Summoning my familiar, what emerged wasn't her in formal wear.

"G-good afternoon, Hanwei-sama. I am here to help."

Miho was wearing a lilac two-piece swimsuit, showing her curves with enough modesty. Her face was tinted pink, hair tied back with the hair clip, huge boobs bounded back by the top fabric, slightly toned abdomen, slim waist, and big butt with thick thighs below the laces. Her body looked so voluptuous yet so innocent, almost-

"Ooff!" My side suddenly got elbowed, my eyes trailed down to see an annoyed Koneko, "What was that for?"

"You were staring."

"I was staring?"

"Even longer than I did actually." Issei raised an eyebrow, gazing at me in bewilderment and suspicion.

"Um, do I look s-strange?" Miho hesitated, shyly but patiently waiting for my answer.

"No! I mean, no. You look beautiful. Really... beautiful..."

The pinkette smiled warmly, her blush intensifying, "Thank you very much, Hanwei-sama."

Two dark sources drew my attention. Slowly turning back to see the Two Great Onee-samas glaring daggers at me like they're gonna drag me to a dark place and commit who-knows-what. Okay, I got two choices: stay and have my purity at risk or run away and never be able to see the swimsuit version of Miho again...

"Taking time to carefully choose this swimsuit was worth it. I am glad it is to your liking Hanwei-sama."

... Fuck purity! Miho's worth it!

"Oh, that's quite the impressive display." Xenovia leaned into Miho's personal space, closely inspecting her breasts and causing the former some discomfort. The bluenette suddenly groped them, eliciting a moan that made me blush, "I see, these must the destructive weapons needed to seduce men like Issei and Hanwei. I will admit, they are certainly bigger than mine, but how much? Maybe this will help me estimate." She then hugged, pressing the the pair of breasts together.

Don't know how that method works in measuring bust size but Issei already has a nosebleed from the girl-on-girl action. Yuuto blushed as well but quickly looked away like the gentleman he is. Gasper covered his face, but peeked a bit through his fingers.

As for me, the guy who has a crush on Miho and now watching her in a swimsuit which revealed a good portion of her skin. From her usual gorgeous and warm face that morphed to sexy and borderline slutty, erotic moans were escaping almost uncontrollably like she's in heat. Breasts squishing each other that gives out more elastic and wavy movements than normal. So in short, this is really turning me on.

"Gah!" Koneko punched my gut this time, "I only stared a little."

"No. Issei-senpai is supposed to be the pervert, not you."

"Then why aren't you punching him?"

"You were closer."

"What kind of reason is that?"

Once Xenovia was done, Miho immediately ran to my back to take shelter, peeking out to glare cautiously at the oblivious Knight, "Hanwei-sama... it was so violating."

"There there, don't worry. I'll talk to Xenovia about this later." My hand ran through her hair to comfort the Salamander.

"Oh Daisuke~"

Facing the source, I was greeted the sight of Rias and Akeno in their swimsuits. They must have changed during the yuri moment. The red head was wearing a white top with a tie going around her neck while the ravenette has a light blue strapless top, and both had lacy bikini bottoms. With sashaying hips, they strutted over with oozing provocation that made Issei ready to pass out from blood loss.

"Ufufu, what do you think of the swimsuits you chose for us?"

"W-well, you two look hot. That's for sure."

"Thank you." Rias traced around her left boob with a finger, intentionally drawing my attention even further, "It is certainly easier to appreciate our looks up close, is it not?"

I can feel Koneko's accusatory and Miho's almost sad stares respectively boring into my back. "It was either this, or they wear skimpier bikinis. I just picked the ones that are better for my heart.

"Damn you Daisuke! Why can't I have some good luck for a change!?" Issei cried out, raged jealousy filling him as somehow four girls surrounded me, until he felt a tug at his sleeve.

"Um Issei-san, d-do you like my swimsuit?" Asia asked cutely while wearing a cute swimsuit with alternating dark and light yellow stripes, trying to make herself smaller which just makes her look cuter.

The pervert gave an instant thumbs up and smiled, "Your proud onii-san thinks it's perfect for you."

Xenovia observed the swimsuits and nodded understandingly, "I see, so that could also be used as weapons."

Don't know what she meant by that, but I almost want to see it happen if I can get another good look at Miho. Turning back to see the other guys, Yuuto and Gasper shrugged casually and got the water running.

After the little fiasco, we finally got started to clean the pool. Gasper's at the back, ready to bring over more detergent without getting under the sun too much, whereas the rest of us brushed the grime and mold of the surfaces. Issei held no restrictions whatsoever, working and eyeing the girls simultaneously which earned more than a few rebukes from the white haired Rook. Asia had to wear her shirt to not catch a cold, but the Two Great Onee-samas were pretty adamant about showing their bikinis. The Salamander has an internal heat source so she'll be fine.

And my eyes kept glancing at Miho's direction once every few minutes, hopefully nobody caught me.

By the time the pool's spick and span, Akeno conjured a magic circle, filling it entirely in seconds. Gotta admit, the Priestess of Thunder is good with other elements, something that I sorely lack. Koneko and Xenovia went to get changed, and so did the guys.

"Damn Daisuke." Issei scanned my bare upper body up and down, impressed if the look on his face meant anything, "No matter how many times I see you change before PE, your muscles look real badass.

"Really? I look into a mirror everyday so it's hard to tell with all the little changes."

True, compared to the first day I came here, with a toned body that shows traces of muscle and a faint four pack, now I've built up a more defined body with larger muscles and an obvious six pack, my entire frame rock hard with little to no fat. Rias and Akeno did cope a feel on me a few times before but I guess this is what they meant. I always wondered what it's like to have a body like this but was too busy dealing with other stuff back home. What? Can you really blame me for not noticing earlier when your life is in constant peril and train like crazy to survive?

"Wish I can get buff, maybe I'll get more girls that way." Issei flexed his biceps, only to show the minimal amount of muscle, disappointed by the lack of visual effect, "Some protein bars and energy drinks might help. What do you think?"

"That could work. I heard Sairaorg has drinks with special muscle promoting effects. And he's buffer than me."

"Who's Sairaorg?"

"The strongest devil in Rias' generation, he's also her cousin. We'll meet him during summer vacation."

"Yes but still," Yuuto eyed me, "You have grown quite well in such a short period Hanwei-kun, it will be difficult to determine who is stronger between you and him. Your muscles are firm yet so built. My heart feels light when I see you working so hard and now it is lighter when I see the results of that. What makes me feel this way, I wonder?"

Issei and I took a step back from the possible implication of whatever that meant. Not that Yuuto noticed as he clutch his chest, "May I feel your muscles Hanwei-kun?"

"Uh, maybe next time. By the way, where's Gasper?" With a small amount of panic, I searched around the place and found his box in a dark corner. Walking towards, "Gasper, you done changing yet?"

"Y-yes, but i-i-it's embarrassing."

"Gasper, we're all guys here even when you act like a girl. Come on out, I'm right here to back you up."

"I-if you say so senpai."

Slowly and carefully, the lid opened as the introvert emerged out in his swimming wear while timidly covering his chest and groin.

"See, that wasn't so bad."

"Not bad!? Are kidding me!? Gya-suke, why are you wearing a girl's school swimsuit!? Well, it does suit you."

"B-but, I've always wanted to w-wear one."

I gave him a head pat, soothing him and turned to the befuddled Issei, "Would you rather see someone this cute running around in male swimming trucks?"

The pervert opened his mouth to retort, only to close after a few seconds of thought, "That would look weird. But the way how it naturally suits him is already weird itself."

Shrugging, "He'll learn to wear men clothes in the future... hopefully. Now, I'm gonna go first."

"You just want to ogle at Miho more don't you?"

"Wh-what!? Of course not! I just- just want to go out and relax. Yupthatsitseeya."

Hastening my pace and exiting the locker rooms, I check the area and found the pinkette sitting at the pool edge with her legs dipped in the water. Before I could go to her, something entered into my limited sensing range. Can't tell where it's from since I'm not an adapt sensor but it's not malice, more like-

A hand covered my mouth and something big and soft touched my back. I was about to initiate Kaiten until Akeno's head came into my view, "Shhhh."

My body relaxed from tension but now filled with dread that my purity's at risk... totally worth it. Akeno licked my cheek, leaving a trail of saliva and a shiver down my spine, "Follow me."

With no choice to give an answer, the sadist dragged me to a darker and more inconspicuous area. I inwardly cried at the sight of Miho further out of my reach. Eventually, we made it to an isolated space at the back of the locker rooms, distant from the others to call for help.

Her hand finally let go of my mouth but made their way down to my body, coping a feel of my bare muscles with no fabric hindering her. And her breasts kept pushing onto me with explosive force like they're gonna pop, "Ara ara, you're body is so hard. You certainly have been training hard, haven't you Daisuke-sama."

"While I should have expected something like this to happen, it doesn't surprise me anymore at this point. And did you just call me Daisuke-sama?"

"Ufufu, that's right. I think I finally know your fetish." The Queen stood in front of me, never once separating her chest away from me, and stared into my eyes, "You like to exert dominance, aroused by the prospect of a woman submitting to your will and obeying your every command."

"I'm gonna regret asking this but, where did you get that idea?"

"From Miho-chan of course." My face went WTF mode. "After Rias explained your bedroom time with your familiar, I realized more and more that you make quick and precise orders, especially during battles to turn the tide to our favor. You felt compelled to heed your loyal and dedicated familiar's pleas. Which is why," Akeno got onto her knees, her hands caressing my abdomen to someplace lower, "please allow your lowly woman to pleasure you, Da-i-su-ke-sa-ma~"

My mind went blank for a few seconds, and I'm pretty sure my face is red. Apparently, Akeno wasn't a sadist right now but a masochist. I rubbed the bridge of my nose, inhaled deeply, held it for a moment, and exhaled. Smiling hungrily, "I did not expect you to see through me like this. Your mind is as good as your beauty Akeno."

"Ufufu, tha-"

"Did I say you can speak?"

"E-eh?" The masochist paused, not expecting the amount of authority in my voice.

Lifting her chin, my face approached mere millimeters away from hers, forcing her to literally see eye to eye, "You want the same affections that I hold for Miho? Then you will obey whatever I what whenever I want. When I say speak, do not question what or why, you will speak. When I say strip, you will immediately strip every last fabric off of your body. And when I say spread your legs, you will spread your fine legs and allow me entrance. Do you understand me?"

Her face was now beet red, her eyes glisten in fear and excitement at the same time, and she was rubbing her thighs together as a trail of fluid trickled down, "Y-yes."

"Yes what?"

"Yes, D-daisuke-sama."

"Good, now for your first trial." I made a clone with equal hunger and arrogance, "I will test your endurance. Do your best to satisfy the two of us because I will not accept anything less."

"Y-yes, Daisuke-sama." Her breathe was labored, and she was ready if the erected nipples meant anything.

"However," Taking off her ribbon, causing her hair to fall, I tied it around her head as a blindfold, "during the entire process, you will think nothing and you will see nothing, only feel and obey. Lie down."

"Yes, Daisuke-sama."

Akeno didn't even hesitate and became vulnerable. I stepped closer to her prone body.

And closer.

And closer.

And then I ran out of there with everything I got.

...

Dropping the facade, the clone's eyes twitched as the original abandoned him with the embodiment of adultery that was prepare to be banged. Too nice for his own good, the clone was created to calmly explain the situation once Akeno figured out she was tricked or worse, she doesn't get up at all until I say so.

"Daisuke-sama, I am ready to be ravished however you want."

...

"Ooooooh, I like this silent treatment."

The clone face palmed.

Can't believe I actually managed to bullshit my way out! This is gonna bite me in the ass sooner or later but I'm not ready to let go of my v-card yet! I took steady breathes, calming down my rampaging heart, slowly making my way to the others.

"Hanwei-sama!" Miho spotted me with relief in her tone, trotting over to me, "You are okay. Issei and the others said you were the first to finish but no where to be found."

"Daisuke." Rias followed, surveying me in suspicion, "Aside from Xenovia, you and Akeno were the only ones missing so I assumed the worst. Where is she by the way?"

"Um... she's in the middle of something but she'll be back soon."

The girls found something weird in my answer but didn't say anything further, content that I'm intact, or that my body is intact since their eyes haven't blinked once in the past half a minute. "So, how about we go have fun?"

"Sorry to trouble you Daisuke but could you help Koneko-chan with something?"

Tilting my head, I saw Issei doing what might be like helping Asia learn how to swim while Koneko (in a school swimsuit) is under a shade, bashful as we locked eyes. Chuckling, "Sure, I can teach Koneko how to swim."

"You know even about that? That will save time then." Rias smiled at the sight of our kohai.

The familiar frowned cutely, earning herself another head pat. "Don't worry, we can play as soon as I'm done."

Miho nodded as Rias seemed only a little irked. Making my way to my kohai, Koneko shuffled uneasily and bowed apologetically, "Sorry to bother you Daisuke-senpai."

"No need for that Koneko. Come on, you'll be swimming in no time."

She started simple, her hands grasping the edges as I held her body straight while instructing the basics. It was by the time she started learning how to float that Akeno returned. Sensing danger from her unnerving smile, I grabbed Koneko's hands and helped her swimming across the pool, as far away from the sadist/masochist as possible. Had to make sure she rests long enough for the air to reach her lungs.

"There, you're getting the hang of it. Good work." I complimented with a head pat, holding her afloat since she's too short to get air by solely standing.

The Nekoshou nearly purred from my touch. The sound of splashing from the others drew her attention as she noticed more how Rias and Akeno swam. Her mood kinda soured at a very specific detail. "Hey, don't compare yourself to others like that. You're still young and growing, and you'll definitely grow more."

If her cat ears were showing they might have twitched in happiness, "Really? Will I grow..." A shade of pink covered her face, "... bigger?"

From what I can remember about Koneko's power up mode in the wiki, "Yeah, definitely. Just keep doing your best and you'll be more womanly."

"... Perverted senpai, thank you."

"Anytime. So, you up for another lap?"

"In a minute." The white haired Rook continued like that, floating as she leaned onto me.

My heartbeat sped up. However, unlike Rias and Akeno, Koneko makes me want to hug and cuddle her like a cat, like I want to keep giving her attention. Never thought much about this, but I wondered if she sees me more than a friend and senpai. While she's not as aggressive as the others, that doesn't mean she's not interested in me. Her actions aren't obvious until Season 3, but still-

Koneko separated from me, ready for more swimming... Maybe I shouldn't dwell on the matter too much, I already got enough from Rias and Akeno anyway.

After some time, Koneko and Asia are resting while talking about their first experience in the pool. Yuuto's with Gasper, both also taking a break while Issei and I nodded in satisfaction at our temporary students, "They did pretty good on their first try didn't they?"

"Yeah, glad Asia's having fun. And," The pervert leered at the girls, "we got quite a feast for ourselves too. Summer truly is the season of romance for us men."

"This is where I leave you to your own daydreams but," My eyes darted towards Miho, "I guess I can understand what you mean."

Issei sighed in content, "Wish I could see Yuuma-chan in a swimsuit, then it would be perfect."

"I still can't believe you two are getting friendly with each other like that. Does that mean you two are dating again?"

"Uhhh." He hesitated, inclining his head upwards in thought, "I don't think so. She seems fine spending time with me but, " Drooping his head in dejection, "I don't know when I'll get to see her again. You got any ideas?"

"Beats me. But I can ask Azazel and see if he can deploy her to Kuoh more often."

"Wait." He snapped his eyes at me in shock, "You can do that?"

"If nothing big changes then yeah. You'll have to wait for a couple more weeks though."

"Daisuke you're awesome. I take back everything I thought about you doing weird stuff to Miho."

"Wait, you thought I did what now?" I asked slowly and almost threateningly, leveling a hard stare at the pervert.

Issei began to sweat, eyes darting all over the place to find an escape route, "Yes- I mean, no- I mean- Hey, I just noticed Xenovia still isn't here yet. I'm gonna go find her." And he ran like a madman.

Unbeknownst to him, Xenovia has a little surprise for the brunette after she sought me for special advice. Either he'll lose control first or other people will coincidentally show up and ruin the mood. Judging by how this world works and Asia's longing face for Issei, I'd bet it's the latter. This will be a good laugh.

Walking towards Miho, I found her alone paddling her feet in the water. She instantly cheered up when I sat next to her. "Hey Miho, you're not having fun? You barely swam."

"It is nothing, prolonged submerging underwater makes me uneasy. I like the sun better, it feels more tranquilizing than any other heat source in the Underworld."

"Say, how does a Salamander find any quality heat in the Underworld anyway? There's no real sun there since it's mostly devils who feels weakened to it, and fallen angels."

"Oh, we carefully choose a territory with rich food supply and warm water. Some areas are warmer due to the heat produced beneath the ground like hot springs."

"Geothermal energy, eh. Makes sense." Guess everyone has their preference, but what the guys told me the other day keeps plaguing my mind, "I'm sorry for leaving you whenever I have school or work. You can go back to the Familiar Forest sometimes you know."

Miho looked at me fondly while giggling sweetly, leaning onto my chest, "Please don't worry. I will never leave you. Our home and you are my territory now."

I can practically hear my own heartbeat pounding all over the place, my face almost as red as Rias' hair up to the tip of my ears. Miho already said she wants to follow me back to my home dimension. If that really is true, then what's stopping me from asking her out?

My hand was shaky, the blood pulsing through violently as I keep whatever coherent thoughts I could make. I was about to wrap around Miho's waist and pull her closer to me-

Two soft mountains enveloped my left. Rias almost purred into my ear, "Having fun Daisuke? How about I give you a surprise that is worth your while?"

Another pair crashed onto my back. Akeno licked her lips with a glint in her eyes, "Ara ara, I hope you didn't forget about me Daisuke-kun. We still have so much more to do."

Oh right... It's them.

Byayan: Thanks. Glad you like my work.

A.N.: Cliffhanger! What will happen to Daisuke I wonder? Will he be raped or will there be a three-way catfight? Sorry about the long wait, exams are a pain and my time will be even less from here on out. Hope you guys like it. Please leave a review and tell me what you think.

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