It's been a little while since the new school term started. I'm now in Class 2-B, same as usual, with those three perverted idiots. Five years running together... Honestly, it's kind of nostalgic.
It's after school now. None of us are in any clubs (even Matsuda dropped photography after middle school), so we're just heading home.
"Ahh, I wanna grope some boobs..."
"I second that, Issei! Let's build a harem and fondle all the boobs!"
"Indeed! I must become a boob sommelier! My scouter has evolved once again. I can now measure bust, areola, and even nipple size!"
"At least wait until we're past the school gate before you start with this crap! You guys have zero tact, that's why you're still single!"
Even now that we're in high school, nothing's changed. Maybe it's because I've always stepped in to stop these idiots from peeping on girls, but Motohama's imagination has been fueled by repression, and now his 'Bust Scouter' has evolved to a whole new level... Seriously, what's he trying to become?
As I sigh and glance toward the school gate, I sense a familiar presence, just barely concealed... But unmistakably, a fallen angel. Looks like it's happening.
Sure enough, once we've stepped off school grounds and walked a bit, a girl wearing a different school uniform, clearly the fallen angel, approaches and calls out.
"Um... excuse me, you're Hyoudou Issei-kun, right?"
Blushing and clearly nervous, she speaks timidly. Issei, flustered, answers back.
"Eh? A-Ah, yeah, that's me. Do you... need something?"
"Um! I-I'm Amano Yuuma! I've seen you walking home a few times... and... will you go out with me?!"
"WHAAAAT!?"
The sheer shock of that sudden confession made all three of us yell.
"Why?! Why you, Issei!? Why's a cute girl confessing to you!?"
"This can't be real! This should not be happening!"
"Waaaaaaaah!!"
Unable to accept reality, the other two dashed off crying.
As for Issei, the word "confession" must've finally clicked in his brain, because now he's grinning like an idiot.
"O-Of course, yes! I'd love to! Nice to meet you, Yuuma-chan!"
Then he turns to me and says, "Ikki, I've got some stuff to talk about with Yuuma-chan, so you go on ahead."
He doesn't have the faintest idea he's going to be murdered during the date... not that I blame him. Her act was pretty convincing.
Still, even if I didn't know the source material, the presence of a fallen angel is enough to raise all kinds of red flags. There's no way I'm going to sit back and let my friend get killed.
That said, I can't just label this "Raynare" as an enemy and take her out right away.
Knowledge of the original story is just that, reference, not gospel.
There's a high chance she's hostile, but if I'm wrong... the consequences could be disastrous.
Even if I suspect her, I have a responsibility, as someone with foreknowledge, to avoid acting until clear hostility is shown.
"Alright then. I'm heading home first, but don't get too frisky just because it's your first girlfriend."
Leaving him with a warning, I turned and went home.
Sorry, Issei... but I will be monitoring that date.
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[Issei's POV]
Dear Grandpa in Heaven,
Today... I got my first girlfriend. A beautiful black-haired girl with amethyst eyes and a killer figure!
When I join you someday, let's talk all about lewd stuff like we used to, okay?
Right now, Yuuma-chan and I are sitting on a park bench nearby, chatting and exchanging contact info.
"Hey! Let's go on a date this Saturday or Sunday! I mean, getting to know each other while going around town is part of the fun, right? I'll make sure it's a great memory!"
I need to start planning the perfect date the moment I get home!
And then... if everything goes well, maybe I'll even get a k-k-kiss at the end! Just as I'm imagining it, Yuuma-chan stands up and steps in front of me.
"Yeah... that sounds fun. But there's no need for that."
"Huh? What do you mean? Wait... do you already have plans?"
I get up too, confused.
"At first, I wasn't sure... so I planned to take my time. But it seems like you're already starting to awaken. Thanks to that, I know for sure now."
"Yuuma-chan...? What are you talking about?"
"Hey, Issei-kun... do me a favor, will you?"
Her expression suddenly changes, cold, distant.
"Would you die for me?"
With those chilling words, a glowing spear of light materializes in her hand, and she lunges straight at me!
"W-Whoa!!"
My body moved on its own, taking the evasive steps I always use to dodge gym teachers. I managed to avoid it and create some distance.
When I turn around, Yuuma-chan is gone.
"Above you."
Her voice comes from above. I look up.
There she is, hovering midair with jet-black wings and a smug grin.
"You dodged my spear? Impressive. You said you weren't in any clubs... don't tell me you're some delinquent brawler? So scary~"
She laughs playfully as she floats overhead.
Now that I look up, I realize the sky has turned into some kind of swirling indigo marble pattern. What is this!?
Also, Yuuma-chan's flying in a miniskirt, so I can totally see her glowing white panties! Is that okay!? 'Cause I'm definitely staring! I know this isn't the time, but panties are panties!!
"I've set up a barrier around this park. You can't escape. But if you stay still, I'll at least make your death quick."
She hurls another light spear. I barely dodge again.
Boom!
The spear blasts a crater in the ground. One hit would kill me! I haven't even gotten to grope boobs yet!!
"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!"
Screaming like a coward, I sprint toward the park exit. But when I reach the edge, I crash into an invisible wall.
"Oof! W-What the hell!?"
I pound on it in panic. Yuuma-chan lands behind me.
"Didn't I tell you? This barrier is your end. Blame the god who put a Sacred Gear inside you."
She walks toward me, spear in hand.
As death closes in, my life flashes before my eyes, well, not my life, just a slideshow of boobs. Big, small, perky... Each pair has its own appeal. But if I had to pick, my favorite are still Rias Gremory-senpai's perfect breasts!
If I'm gonna die, I at least wanna see those in the flesh first!
Shiiing
What!? My chest is glowing red!?
No, wait, it's not me. The light's coming from the card I tucked in my chest pocket! The one that said "I will grant your wish," with that weird magic circle!
I totally forgot about it! What's happening!?
Before I can make sense of it, a glowing red magic circle appears between me and Yuuma-chan... and out steps the woman I was just fantasizing about, Rias Gremory-senpai.
"A fallen angel, huh...? So? Are you the one who called for me? That uniform, you're one of ours, aren't you?"
Before I can answer, Yuuma-chan sneers:
"Don't butt in, you damn devil!!"
She throws another spear at me,
Boom!
A red-black glow surges from Rias-senpai and vaporizes the spear in an instant!
I don't even know what's going on anymore!!
"Sorry, but I can't just let my contractor die in front of me. Why don't you back off, fallen angel?"
As the two of them stare each other down, the barrier wall shatters, and through it steps Ikki.
"Issei! You okay!?"
Ikki!? What are you doing here!?
"Ugh... another interruption. Fine, I'll retreat. No guarantee that kid's Sacred Gear is dangerous anyway. And I'd rather not tangle with a Gremory."
"Glad you understand. This town is my territory. Overstep again and I won't be so forgiving."
"Tch."
And just like that, Yuuma-chan, no, Raynare, flies off. The marble sky fades back to normal.
What the hell... just happened?
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