Welcome to the next chapter of The Twin Dragons, but before starting. Let us answer some reviews:
nexusplayer: It might be hard adding them in with no context behind it. Adam MIGHT be in the series if he is sealed in the Sacred Gear of the Junior D×D Protagonist. And you're welcome.
YSN Adapt: I know, but it might be hard writing other scenes with the focus being on two of them, not just Kazuki.
Ryujomaru15: Thanks. Yeah, it would sound like a good idea to have more revenue for them, and also popularity around the supernatural too. That is something that might happen as there have been times when characters are popular enough to get their program. So, that's like killing two birds with one stone; having revenue for two shows.
I do plan on him having those kinds of moments with his girls in the future too.
And I do have something in mind for what happens in that arc.
I also have some moments in mind for Irina as she hasn't been shown much in the future, more so when you also think about the fact that Xenovia gets three holy weapons: Durandal, Excalibur, and Excalibur's sheath. Yeah, with all those kinds of people around and some being in the same position as her, it might cause her to feel inferior and I think that was brought up too around Christmas in canon, with her asking why Michael made her his Ace.
Well, he wouldn't think much about it, considering that they've technically already been like that.
Well, even if there isn't Irina and Asia, there are still Rias and Akeno standing in her way, who were around Issei the most aside from them.
I'll keep on doing that.
Guest: Well, that depends. But, you can imagine unless someone mentions it, there might be another one. Well, it all depends on what happens. Although, Rossweisse wouldn't technically be with him at the time.
Ali Raza1: It's fine. I do plan on Kunou being the leader, and I know people find the pairing odd, but I'm kinda working a lot with the pairing for both brothers. Arthur would still be superior seeing as his sword can severe space, while Issei's main maneuver was charging headlong. Well, it does happen a lot in canon, seeing as Issei relies on and obtains greater firepower to dominate fights. I do have something planned for Irina.
Guest 2: It would be interesting to see her Balance Breaker earlier.
Guest 3: You can imagine Kazuki would understand and support his brother more than most, with everyone too quickly jumping at Issei for what happened in Volume 10 without seeing it from his perspective.
Guest 4: I can imagine him having his show similar to the Oppai Dragon, even being in the same universe as it too. You can imagine Lucina would be in the same show due to Serafall and her sister's intervention without telling them.
The Promised Date
Returning home from the battle with the Hero Faction, Issei found himself sitting in his bed, while embraced by Koneko. A routine between them, as he loses a large portion of his lifespan from activating Juggernaut Drive before. Koneko was dressed in a thin white kimono that she received from Akeno, who said that it was an outfit meant to purify the wearer's body and make it easier to use ki. Of course, there were truths behind it seeing as practitioners wear the same outfit.
"…How is it?"
Koneko asked, as her cat ears twitched while hugging Issei.
"Yeah. It feels good."
Issei replied.
An aura covered Koneko's whole body as she embraced Issei. It was caused by her using Senjutsu on Issei as a means of recovering the life force he lost, causing the lingering fatigue to start fading more and more without the exhaustion seeming to remain on his mind. Though, Sacred Gears like Twilight Healing and methods such as the one Rias used, bathing in demonic power healed external wounds, healing stamina was something that was out of their range of recovery.
On the other hand, Senjutsu improved natural healing ability and blood circulation by properly manipulating a person's Ki. As such, in that instance, Issei was feeling good and warm from the contact that he was receiving from Koneko. It almost felt as if he was taking a warm shadow or bath that had the ideal temperature that would make anyone feel good.
"…."
Issei tried remaining focused as Koneko was performing this procedure for his benefit, but it was becoming more difficult as time passed.
His kouhai was rather petite, but her soft body made more and more contact with him, with the thought of Koneko not wearing anything underneath the kimono either. It started making him realize more and more that she was, in fact, a girl. But, maintaining that calm mindset was a difficult thing for Issei, with the sensation remaining an ever-present feeling.
"…At the same time, I'm removing the fatigue you have. The life force consumed by Juggernaut Drive could be healed bit by bit if I use the healing-type Senjutsu on you."
Koneko explained while smiling and seeming flustered from the contact.
"Yeah, it seems like the years in my life have been taken away quite a lot by this thing called Juggernaut Drive. I heard I would be in danger at this rate."
Issei stated, thinking back to the conversation that he had with Azazel.
[At this rate you won't live longer than 100 years. Kazuki managed to save himself from losing his lifespan due to his magic and light as the source while limiting the outburst of power. But, even that was a dangerous thing for him too.]
It made Issei realize the kind of form and power that he and Kazuki had access to. Despite being the first thing he activated, his lifespan was decreased drastically to a hundred years from a single battle. It might seem to be a lot for a Human, but for a Devil, this is rather short, with Rias being in tears after hearing about this. It didn't help that he also used the Dividing Gear which shortened his lifespan further. For Issei, to hear that he couldn't be in his friends' and comrade's life for nothing more than a hundred years it was a bitter pill to swallow. As a Devil, he should be normally able to live for 10,000 years, but then it lessened to 100 years.
"I have been a devil for about half a year, meaning I used almost ninety-nine percent of my lifespan."
Issei stated, feeling the bitterness of those words, knowing that at that time he wouldn't be able to achieve all the things he wanted to achieve. In this state, he could even activate the Dividing Gear, as that would be asking for a quick end. It made him see again the difference between himself, Kazuki, and Vali who couldn't have been in this kind of situation.
However, Azazel discovered the method to recover his lifespan bit by bit through Senjutsu, which is exactly what Koneko was doing. It was a technique that most specialized in cutting off and restoring life, meaning that Issei's lifespan could gradually return to normal.
"…There will be many people saddened if Ise-senpai were to die. …I would also hate it if Senpai died. That's why I am doing this to retrieve the life energy that has been lost, bit by bit. …I will spend all my life trying to heal it…. So please don't turn into that form again…."
Koneko stated tearing up at the thought of that, causing Issei's heart to skip a beat.
"Yeah, I got it. I won't make everyone worry about me anymore. But, I don't remember how I turned into that form so I'm not confident in it, even so I will make sure I won't use Juggernaut Drive again."
"…Yes, please do."
Issei replied, placing a comforting hand on her head.
It was surprising to imagine the first time that this powerful and stoic girl would ever tenderly hug him like this, and that made him happier. Plus, he couldn't die before having sex with Rias and Akeno while working hard to have babies with Xenovia.
"…Senpai, there is a much faster way."
Koneko stated, looking a bit more bashful.
"Hmm, how do you do that?"
"…..It's Bo…Bouchujutsu."
Koneko replied, with Issei not knowing what that meant.
"Bouchujutsu? What is that?"
"…A woman who specializes in using the 'ki' has to share her 'ki' with the man, and it heals the life core greatly."
Koneko replied, seeming more flushed and bashful.
"Hmm, so there was a convenient 'jutsu' like that. Maybe I will ask you to do that next time."
"…U-Understood. B-But it is my first time, so…."
Koneko stated, causing Issei to become confused about what that meant, and noticed that there might have been some misunderstanding.
"…Hey, I will ask you just in case, but how do you perform that Bouchujutsu?"
Issei asked.
"…The man and the woman…have to become one…. It's a jutsu where the woman has to send their ki directly to the man's body…."
Koneko replied embarrassed.
"That…?! Is that sex?! Mugaa!"
Issei replied, with Koneko covering his mouth before his words could get out.
"Y-Your voice is too loud, Senpai."
Koneko stated, still flustered, removing her hand after noticing Issei nodding his head.
"Then that means Koneko-chan and I would have to…. I can't do that!"
Issei replied after Koneko removed his hand and calmed down.
"Are you dissatisfied with me…?"
Koneko asked, feeling sad as if her pride as a woman was hurt.
"N-no, that's not what I meant! Koneko-chan is my junior, and it's still…," Issei nervously said, not knowing what to say. "I'm grateful, but wouldn't that lead to making babies….? Ah, but even if we are Devils, it should be impossible between a former Human and a former Youkai."
Issei didn't know much about the difference between Humans and Youkai and ended up blurting out the first thing that crossed his mind.
"No, the female Nekomata normally mate with the male of different race…. Mainly, it often happens with human males."
Koneko explained, surprising Issei who hadn't heard about anything like that. His mind started going in another direction, believing that it was caused by her wanting to do whatever it took to aid a comrade instead of the other reason she would have suggested.
"Aren't there any male Nekomata?"
Issei asked, seeming to change the subject.
"…The number of them is different from Nekoshou, but there are…more Nekomata than Nekoshou. …But female Nekomata mate with males from different races due to the old teachings." Koneko replied, with Issei seeming to understand that. "…My kind is the rarest, so it's certain that I need to leave offspring… I have reincarnated to a Devil, but I do want a baby….."
Issei didn't seem to catch the meaning and hint behind it, thinking that he wanted her to have children with the one she loved, with Koneko continuing to speak.
"…My b-body and breasts are small... But I still can have sex properly…. I can still make b-babies…. And if Senpai does come into danger, then I would perform Bouchujutsu by force…. I am already prepared for it…."
Koneko stated determined, showing that she would do whatever it took so that Issei could survive, causing him to get a nosebleed stimulated by her voice and tone.
"K-Koneko-chan! Y-You can't! You can't turn into an erotic girl!"
"…But if I live in this house, it seems like I must know about that kind of thing…. Lately, that's what I started to think…."
Koneko explained, thinking back to the different things that Rias and Akeno have done with Issei a lot around the house without fear, instead with confidence. Hearing that and thinking back to the things that he does with Rias and Akeno regularly, he placed his hands on Koneko's shoulders. He could not help fantasizing about the kinds of things he could do with Koneko.
"Listen well, Koneko-chan! You shouldn't compete with Buchou and Akeno-san! It is very bad if you start learning from the scene between me and the Two-Great Onee-sama! Koneko-chan has to always stay as Koneko-chan! Onii-san is very strict about those things!"
Issei started, thinking of the different things Rias and Akeno do with their erotic bodies which started making him feel various emotions that overwhelmed his mind. But, then recalled that he was supposed to be going out on a date with Akeno tomorrow.
"Koneko-chan! You shouldn't copy Buchou and Akeno-san, okay? They are just bad influences!"
Issei ended up saying out loud, not knowing that someone heard that comment.
"She shouldn't copy who again? I wonder what this is about?"
Issei flinched, turning his head in the voice's direction, and found a crimson-haired young woman bathed in a dangerous aura.
"…Bu…Buchou."
"Bouchujutsu? The mating with other races? And I wonder what this bad influence is about?"
Y-You heard all of it!? I'm going to get killeeeeeeed!
Issei stated, noticing that Rias didn't look too happy about those words.
"Hmhm, it seemed as if Koneko was starting to get serious. But, I won't lose either."
Xenovia stated, seeming impressed with a competitive spirit.
"Koneko, you are done with Ise's treatment, right?"
Rias asked, with Koneko quickly nodding her head and taking that as a sign to leave with a "G-Good night".
"I see. Now Ise. Let's go inside the bed since it's already late. But I won't let you go to sleep until you tell me what you were talking about with Koneko?"
Rias stated, staring at Issei with a strong look.
And like that, Issei received an interrogation session from the angered and serious crimson-haired Onee-sama, feeling an intense amount of fear and regret.
Tomorrow morning, on their day off, Issei was waiting at the convenience store near the station where he was to meet Akeno. It would be his first actual date in a long time with the memories of the first remaining in his heart, which was beating at a fast rate. Issei ensured that he dressed properly, knowing that he and Akeno saw each other regularly and wanted to do something different. He looked around nervously feeling that it was the autumn season, with the summer heat still present wondering if he should've opted for a short sleeve instead of long-sleeved clothing.
After noticing the time, turning 10 O'clock, the promised time, Issei turned to find a girl around his age, if not a bit older approaching him in a one-piece cute frill. He didn't recognize her for a moment, with the sudden realization hitting his brain like a truck.
"A-Akeno-san…?"
"I'm sorry, did I make you wait?"
"N-No."
Issei replied, finding his heart racing faster than before, noticing the vast difference in Akeno's appearance. Her hair was down instead of tied, her clothing seemed like something cute girls would wear instead of wearing one that's more sophisticated and mature. He started believing this was how Akeno dressed whenever she and Rias went out somewhere to eat. She always looked beautiful no matter what she wore, but this time around Akeno looked so cute.
After Issei stared at her for a while, Akeno started looking bashful and nervous as she started messing with her hair using her hand.
"I…I feel shy if you look at me like that. …Do I look weird today?"
Akeno asked.
"You look super cute! You look amazing!"
Issei replied, without thinking, but the comment satisfied Akeno, who looked embarrassed, yet happy without her usual "ara ara".
"Today Ise-kun will be my boyfriend for the whole day. …Can I call you Ise?"
Akeno asked shyly, looking at him.
"P-Please do."
Issei replied, smiling while scratching his head smiling, but happy.
"Yay! Thank you, Ise."
At that simple response, Akeno looked the happiest as if she received the best present ever. Seeing how happy she became about that one simple thing caused Issei to feel as if he succeeded in something big. Her smile and happiness were almost a weapon that affected him each time he saw it. But, in that instance, he was receiving yet another kind of look elsewhere.
He turned around to find someone with crimson hair, hiding behind a telephone pole. Beside her, there was a quite petite white-haired girl with cat ears wearing a wrestler mask. A suspicious guy with a paper bat with creepy red eyes peering through them. A blue-haired girl dressed in a trench coat and a hat. And the most normal, Kiba was dressed normally and waving apologetically. It didn't take a genius to discover that it was the members of the Occult Research Club and his team.
It meant that they were attempting to secretly spy on them while he and Akeno were out on their date. However, it seemed as if Kiba was brought there not agreeing with doing this and apologized. And Issei wasn't aware of it, but Xenovia was using this as reference material.
"Ara ara. For checking on whether we are having an affair, they sure have too many people to check up on us."
Akeno stated, almost amused by what she saw.
As if wanting to tease and punish a certain person for stalking them, Akeno approached Issei, with him smelling her hair, getting the hint of an irresistible scent. It almost made him move closer to Akeno without hesitating to do such a thing in front of them. But….
CRACK!
Issei flinched as he heard the dull sound of something breaking behind them, turning around to find that Rias in rage cracked the telephone pole by gripping it tightly. It was a surprising show of strength from Rias, which Issei chose to ignore.
"S-Shall we go then?"
"Yes."
Akeno replied, ignoring what she witnessed, seeming as if that was another tease.
For the next three hours, Issei and Akeno went to whatever location she wanted to do while acting no different from any normal young girl on a date. After heading into town, the pair went to locations like clothing stores, with Akeno trying on different clothes and asking for his opinion. Asking things like: "Hey, Ise. Do I look good in this?" and "Or do I look better in this one?". She was cheerful and cute when asking him different opinions about each of the clothing she picked, then going to try them on when he simply nodded.
After finding and going to eat crepes from a booth they came across, Akeno smiled as she ate the crepe in their hands. Asking: "This is delicious, right Ise?". Her cute expression and questions over the simplest things caused his heart to beat.
"Oh, this is just adorable."
A familiar voice caught their attention.
Issei and Akeno turned to find Mariah dressed casually and hauling around bags full of clothes in her hands.
"Mariah, what're you doing here?"
Issei asked.
"Oh, a girl can't go out on her own and find some cute clothes," Mariah replied, seeming almost miffed about the 'accusation' from Issei, who seemed to take it seriously. "I see that you haven't asked Akeno-senpai why she got all dolled up cutely for the date."
"O-Oh, w-well I…I…."
"Pft, hahaha, you're so easy."
Maria replied, pointing her finger at Issei amused, causing him to stare at her oddly.
"Are we sure she was raised in the church?"
Issei questioned, noting the vast difference in Xenovia's and Irina's personalities, neither seemed to act as social or similar to them often. It seemed as if Akeno felt amused by what happened in front of her, instead of feeling as if their date was interrupted. Well, if that was the case, then she would have been mad at the group currently stalking them at the moment.
"Well, in all seriousness, I'm out alone this time. Everyone else was preoccupied with other things, both Asia and Ravel were at the house talking about magic. Irina left since it seemed as if some new game had come out. Raynare left to do something for Azazel. And Kazuki left for some business," Mariah informed. "And so, little ol' me with no one else to go out with went out alone for some new cute clothes. Or, is that something that the Sekiryuutei feels as if I'm not allowed to do."
"You're not going to get me this time."
Issei stated, with Mariah seeming amused.
"I always get people when they least expect," Mariah stated, staring at Issei. "And of course, Ise didn't notice that Akeno-senpai did a cute braid of her hair in the back."
"…?"
Akeno was confused about that comment, seeing as she didn't have a braid in the back of her hair.
"Huh. But, I…."
"Heh, see?"
"…!"
Issei looked flustered as Mariah got him again, showing how easily it was for him to fall for such a simple trick.
"Well, I'll let you go out on your date uninterrupted. I hope you two have a nice date," Mariah stated, starting to walk passed them, then leaned forward to them. "Also, I just wanted to make you, you two are aware that you're entire club is badly stalking you, right?"
"…."
"…."
Issei and Akeno nodded their heads without clarifying that to the group 'stalking' them.
"Alright, then I'll head off then."
Maria replied, smiling as she started walking off without hesitation, heading in the direction of the disguised Rias, Koneko, Gasper, Xenovia, and Kiba, still following behind them. During that, it looked as if the first four were too focused on their date without even noticing her there. She could see that Kiba didn't want to be there but did so to be a good Knight. Having an idea in her mind, Mariah linked her arm with her older twin brother and then started walking off with him without them noticing.
"Thank you."
Kiba stated, smiling and feeling relieved that he wasn't part of stalking his friend and senior, but didn't want to be rude and deny his King.
"Well, if you're welcome. How about spending some time with your cute little sister?"
Maria asked, smiling and winking.
"Alright."
Kiba replied, with Rias and the others being unaware that Mariah kidnapped and rescued Kiba.
He would never reject the offer to hang out with his younger sister, especially, since he did feel bad that he was spying on someone on a date. After that, Issei and Akeno would continue walking around holding hands as their hearts beat faster. He couldn't help finding himself enamored by Akeno's cuteness, truly seeing a different side of the Japanese beauty who maintained an elegant and noble presence. She, on the other hand, found herself in a similar state, finding herself nervous and wondering if she was doing the right thing on the date.
Of course, neither of them could know that the other was enjoying themselves on this date, getting to know a different side of them. Issei didn't think that things would go any further, starting to feel almost mad at whoever would end up becoming Akeno's boyfriend after seeing this side. And that made him want to have as much fun with Akeno as possible.
"Akeno-san! Let's go to the aquarium and game center! We need to enjoy ourselves today to the extreme!"
Issei suggested, surprising her at the abrupt and surprising her at first.
"Yeah."
Akeno replied, wearing an adorable smile that felt as if an arrow pierced his heart.
After that, the two headed to the aquarium, once there, the two started seeing a multitude of fish kept inside that establishment. It was honestly the first time that Akeno went to the aquarium and saw different fishes that swam around in the enclosures. Neither lets go of each other's hands, with Issei pointing at a funny-looking fish, with them laughing together; making the people looking at them believe they're a couple.
"There are so many weird-looking deep-sea fish aren't there."
Akeno said enthusiastically after leaving the aquarium, and then heading to the gaming center.
After that, the two went to the gaming center, Issei started showing Akeno a lot of the games that he played there regularly. She looked to be having a good time learning and seeing the kind of things Issei did when he wasn't with them. He showed her the ins and outs of the gaming mechanics with him smiling at Akeno's reactions to the game visuals.
Leaving there, the two could tell that Rias and the others, minus Kiba were still following, with the leader giving off a menacing presence. It started making Issei realize that his life might be in some danger after this date is over and done. After Akeno confirmed the group was still following them around since the aquarium, Akeno put on a mischievous smile and then turned to him. And without warning she started running surprising them.
"Let's shake off Rias and the others!"
Akeno stated with a smile.
"…!"
Issei didn't have time to respond and started running with Akeno.
"Ah, they caught us! Let's follow them!"
"…alright."
"Right."
"O-Okkkaaaay!"
The members started responding but Rias stopped.
"Kiba? Kiba?"
Rias turned around to find that Kiba was long gone, too focused on Issei and Akeno to notice that Kiba left.
"Where's Kiba go?!"
Rias asked, but then Xenovia noticed something was on Gasper's head.
"A note from Mariah?"
Xenovia picked up the note and then started reading.
'Hello, I just wanted to let you know that I kidnapped my brother and have him acting as my escort. I didn't leave a note before, but I noticed you still following them around in the aquarium, then left this note. ~Love, Mariah.'
But that note didn't stop them for long as Rias started running after them, with the other three running behind the King without hesitation.
After a couple of minutes of running, turning different corners throughout that time, the two found themselves on a small road. Both stopped with a faint breath escaping from their mouths at that sudden action that made them escape from their friends and teammates.
"Ufufu looks like we lost them."
Akeno stated sticking out her tongue teasingly.
"Hehehe."
Issei laughed wryly but on the inside, he was aware that he might die after this date was over and done; however, Akeno was at least enjoying herself.
But, the two started running without thinking about the direction they were going and didn't know what it looked like for passing people to see them running. After looking around, Issei saw signs that read [Rest for ? Yen] or [Night for ? Yen]. Issei started seeing different love hotels around them as he and Akeno had reddened faces at that moment at the implications. But, there was something that entered Issei's mind, concerning his Nekoshou Kouhai. If Rias calmed down enough to have Koneko find them, and then find them there, then the implications would result in death.
"A-Akeno-san! We have to leave here or they will misunderstand…."
Issei stated, preparing to leave with Akeno, but then she held onto his sleeve.
"…A-Akeno-san?"
Issei stopped as he noticed Akeno not moving, but her face was as red as his in that instance.
"…I'm okay with it."
Akeno uttered under her breath confusing him.
"…If Ise wants to go inside, then I don't mind. …I'm okay with it."
Akeno said, this time with a determined look as Issei looked forward surprised about Akeno's sudden suggestion as blood then started flowing down from his nose.
In that instance, his mind started coming up with different images and imaginations of him and Akeno headed to a love hotel. He and Akeno. Alone in a love hotel. Like all the different videos that he would see along with this similar situation happening. Alone in a room being hugged into Akeno's abundant breasts and falling into the feeling of her soft body. As Issei was going to make the biggest decision in his life.
"Geez, trying to make love to a woman at noon. You sure know what to do, Sekiryuutei Brat."
A familiar voice caught their attention.
They turned around to find a familiar old man dressed in rough clothing and a hat; a beautiful silver-haired young woman; a man with a good build; and a more than familiar face.
"Kazuki, what the hell are you doing here?"
Issei asked, looking forward.
He noticed that Kazuki was standing there with the three people.
"That's a rude way to greet someone. I had something to do this morning, showing Odin-sama and Rossweisse-san around. And that's what I've been doing this entire time until Odin-sama heard something about a love hotel, then started running here. It took me a minute to find out where he was. Hah, I tried to build up a good reputation for you and then this happens."
Kazuki replied, turning his attention to Odin who started laughing.
"Hohoho, it's been a while. It is I. I came here from the far North."
Odin stated, with Issei recognizing him.
"Odin the geezer!"
Issei stated, pointing and recalling the first time he and Odin met.
"Hohoho."
Odin started laughing, rubbing his beard.
"W-Why are you here?"
Issei asked, with Akeno looking in another direction thinking about what she was about to do.
"Odin-sama! I would be troubled if you wandered in a p-place like this! You are a G-God so please act proper!"
Rossweisse stated almost appalled. Issei recognized her too, being his attendant, dressed in business attire, not the armor she was wearing before.
"Let me, Rossweisse. You are a Valkyrie who has to take care of Heroes, so you'll need to learn about this kind of place."
Odin stated, rubbing his beard and laughing.
"I am a Valkyrie who has no appeal after all," Rossweisse stated, with Kazuki wondering why she thought that before turning to Issei and Akeno. "You two shouldn't come here during noon. You two are high school students, correct? Go home and study."
She started talking to them in a rational yet concerned tone as she noticed the location of the two of them.
"I doubt he came here on his own. I think that he started running here after Rias and the others started to chase them," Kazuki stated, with Rossweisse hearing that. "I noticed them running around a couple of blocks back, but I didn't bother them. I recall that Nii-san and Akeno-san had a date this morning, and put two and two together. I'm kinda surprised that they didn't do a better job stalking you guys. It almost seemed like a bit. But, yeah, based on how Rias-senpai looked, you're definitely in trouble."
"Ahh!"
Issei groaned and felt himself tearing up, and then Akeno decided to turn to their group.
"…Y-You are…."
Akeno looked and noticed the fourth person with them, having widened eyes, and in turn, the man turned to see that Akeno was standing in this kind of place.
"Akeno, what is the meaning of this?"
The man replied, looking surprised and mad about this.
"…It's none of your business! M-More than that, why are you here!?"
Akeno asked, sharpening her eyes and sharing with him, showing a different side of Akeno that he hadn't seen this morning or now. She looked hateful in the presence of this person, making Issei curious about what her relationship with this man was.
"That doesn't matter! Anyway, get away from here. It's still too early for you."
The man started moving and grabbing onto Akeno's hand, then tried pulling her from this location.
"No! Let go of me!"
Akeno stated, reacting emotionally to that.
"I don't know what's going on, but let go of Akeno-san. Can't you see she dislikes it? More like, who the heck are you?"
Issei stepped up, moving to help Akeno, not knowing the man but knowing that Akeno hated this situation.
"Uh, Nii-san."
Kazuki raised his hand, attempting to get his brother's attention.
"I'm here as Odin-dono's guard. I am one of the leaders of Grigori, Baraqiel. I am also Himejima Akeno's father."
Baraqiel replied, staring at Issei.
"Eeeeeeeh!"
"I tried to warn you."
Kazuki replied, shrugging his shoulders.
The group consists of the Chief God, half-God, Sekiryuutei, Hakuryuukou, Fallen Angel, and half-Fallen Angel standing around in this district full of love hotels. It was a really odd situation for the people seeing them standing there and seeming to have an altercation.
This morning, in the Hyoudou Mansion, as Mariah explained before Ravel and Asia were sitting around the living room. Irina left to go purchase a new game. Raynare left to do something for Azazel. And Maria was still there as she was thinking about what to do. During all that, Kazuki was standing around getting dressed for the morning and thinking about what he would be doing for the morning. But, during the moment he stood around, Kazuki found himself hearing his phone ringing.
"Do you need something Azazel?"
Kazuki asked, putting on his jacket.
[Yeah, hey, Kazuki there is a favor that I wanted to ask.]
Azazel replied.
"What did you do?"
Kazuki asked, looking suspicious.
[Wow, am I that bad to you?]
"Considering how most people I talk to you about react, then it should be understandable. So, if you didn't even do anything wrong, what did you want me to do?"
Kazuki asked, this time taking a comfortable seat down.
[There's someplace that I want you to go. Also, it'll be a big surprise and something good for you if things turn out well.]
"Ah, fine. Send me the address, and I'll be there in a moment."
Kazuki replied, finding himself leaning his head back with an assured look.
[Thanks. Trust me, this will be a good opportunity for you.]
Azazel spoke in an assured tone, making Kazuki more curious about what this business would end up being and how it would be good for him. He might be an eccentric scientist with odd behaviors and antics, but he would never do something that would intentionally ruin their futures. So, deciding to trust Azazel, Kazuki decided to go to that location sent to his phone.
"Asia, Ravel-san, Mariah, I'll be heading out for something that Azazel set up for me."
Kazuki informed.
"Oh, what's this about?"
Ravel asked curiously.
"Don't know. He wouldn't tell me. But, he said that this is something that he believes would turn out to be good for me or us in the long run. So, it'll be interesting to see what this is."
Kazuki replied, finding himself staring at them.
"Well, this is Azazel. He wouldn't suggest something that would screw us over."
Mariah added, having the same feeling as them about Azazel.
"Well, I'll see you later, Kazuki."
Asia stated, finding this interesting and believing this would be good for him. It also showed the amount of trust that she had for Azazel too.
"Same, Kazu-sama. I am curious about what Azazel-sama means about this."
Ravel added.
"Hm, I guess that I'll be going out too."
Mariah said, seeing as there was no one else around, even Sona left out for some business that neither of them heard about yet. So, the two ended up leaving at the same time and locked the door behind them, continuing to walk together before separating.
As time passed, Kazuki found himself heading due to the directions that Azazel sent to him, finding himself right in front of another station in Kuoh Town. After stepping into the building, he found himself meeting three people waiting there, two familiar people and one unfamiliar person.
"Uh, Odin-sama, Rossweisse-san?"
Kazuki found himself surprised to see them standing there.
"Oh, Kazuki-san."
Rossweisse greeted him wearing a smile.
"Oh, the Hakuryuukou. I was wondering what Azazel Brat mentioned about having someone here to act as a guide around this town. I think I recall someone mentioning that you lived in this area."
Odin stated, rubbing his beard interested.
"Well, I doubt that the Chief God came here just to have a tour of the town."
"Hm, who knows, well, if you're the one acting as the guide, then it'll be interesting to see what this town is."
Odin stated.
"Hm, so you're the Hakuryuukou."
The man approached Kazuki, with him noticing the strong presence around him.
"Ah, yes, and you are."
"I am one of the Cadre, Baraqiel."
Baraqiel replied, surprising Kazuki.
"So, he's Akeno-senpai's dad," Kazuki thought, knowing their relationship, and smiled. "Hello, it's great to meet you I am, Kazuki Hyoudou. And…."
"And you're the brother of the Sekiryuutei, that shameless dragon who is said to devour breasts and use them as a power source. The Chichiryuutei."
"Eh."
Kazuki was so confused and stumped that he didn't have the time to comment, register, or laugh at that. But, that didn't stop Odin from laughing having heard those words, and Rossweisse who looked a combination of confused and exasperated.
"I won't let that bastard go anywhere near my daughter!"
Baraqiel declared as he looked determined to keep Issei from Akeno.
"Ah, hahaha," Kazuki couldn't do anything aside from laugh nervously as Baraqiel seemed to be sparkling with great power as if he would do anything to protect his daughter. "Ah, wasn't Nii-san and Akeno-senpai going out on a date too? Well, it won't turn out too bad right!"
In that instance, Kazuki's mind started thinking back to the various things that Issei has said and done, all caused by the false hope that he wouldn't do something to piss of Baraqiel.
'Ahahahahahaha! How does that feel?! My new technique, Dress Break! I kept imagining girls' clothes being blown away into pieces! I spent all the talent I had in making a technique that would make all of the girls naked! I might not be as talented as Kazuki, but I can at least do this to make my wildest desires come true!'
'Rias Gremory's virginity belongs to me!'
'This is for Akeno-san's breasts!'
'Balance Breaker, Boosted Gear Scale Mail! It's been achieved here by poking my master's breasts!'
Kazuki's face became blank after thinking about the various things his brother said and done in the same amount of time that he'd been a Devil. And in that instance, one thing came to mind.
"Hey, Albion. Nii-san is screwed the second he talks to Baraqiel, isn't he?"
[There's a high chance of that.]
The Hakuryuukou came to that conclusion after seeing what looked to be an overprotective father trying to keep his daughter from being another target. The sad thing was that not only was that highly likely, but Akeno might not mind that happened. And that neither of them could even defend Issei in this instance.
"It'll take a miracle if he's able to get passed Baraqiel-san," Kazuki stated before clapping his hands and gaining their attention. "So, since I was assigned to be a guide, I'll ensure that you three with have a good idea of Kuoh Town's layout and establishments. So, if you'll please trust and follow me."
At Kazuki's kind and cordial comment, the three started putting their attention back to the purpose of their being there in the first place. After that, the group would leave the station, with him showing the group around all of Kuoh Town's different locations. It was a well-informed and efficient tour that no one could have complained about. But none of them knew that this would lead them to the one location where things would start to turn sour.
A/N: And there goes the next chapter of The Twin Dragons, this was the date between Issei and Akeno, without a major difference in the date. Of course, Rias, Koneko, Gasper, Xenovia, and Kiba (unwillingly) followed them, with Mariah bailing him out and ending up having him escort her. Kazuki meets up with Odin, Rossweisse, and Baraqiel based on Azazel's suggestion that it'll be good for him. He heard what Baraqiel heard about Issei due to the Governor-General, and doubts that Issei would have a real good first meeting with Akeno's father. Of course, Akeno and her father ended up meeting, with her feelings about him coming up, and Issei met her father.
Well, this will lead to the eventual confrontation with a certain Evil God and his God-Slaying creation, in addition to meeting another group.
Issei's Harem: Rias, Akeno, Koneko, Xenovia, Lucia, Tsubasa, Kiyome, Aika, Elmenhilde, Yasaka, Bennia, Roygun, Ingvild.
Kazuki's Harem: Sona, Raynare, Asia, Irina, Lucina, Mariah, Kuroka, Ophis, Rossweisse, Ravel, Le Fay, Gabriel, Jeanne, Lint, Tiamat, Lilith, Valerie, Kunou.