The next day, Issei went to school as usual and met Akeno on the way.
"Ufufu, good morning, Issei-kun."
"Morning, Himejima Akeno-senpai."
"Just Akeno-senpai is enough, fufufu."
Akeno winked with her bright eyes, looking at Issei warmly and gently.
Issei tried to stay calm under Akeno's soft gaze. He grew even more nervous as he caught the sweet, fragrant scent coming from her body.
"Ufufu, no need to be nervous. I won't eat you."
"Aha ha, I know, but I'm still nervous standing in front of a beautiful woman like Akeno-senpai."
"Ara~ ara~ fufufu, thank you for the compliment."
Akeno's cheeks turned red, looking genuinely happy to be praised by Issei.
Issei drifted off, mesmerized by Akeno's blushing face.
'Partner, if you met an enemy, you'd already be dead right now.'
Ddraig's remark immediately snapped Issei back to reality.
'Ahem, you're right. Sorry, my mind wandered for a moment.'
'Even after going wild with three fallen angel women last night, you're still getting captivated by another woman.'
'What can I do? Akeno is one of the main heroines. Her reputation isn't inferior to Rias—she's even better in some situations.'
'I don't understand, but I have to admit this woman stands out more than the three fallen angel women you conquered.'
'Right?!'
'Partner, back to reality. It looks like this woman wants to say something to you.'
Following Ddraig's advice, Issei came back to his senses and looked at Himejima Akeno with hesitation.
"Akeno-senpai? Is there something on my face?"
Akeno blushed and shook her head with a gentle smile.
"Ahem! Akeno-senpai, what do you need me for?"
Akeno fell silent for a moment, then smiled softly and said, "You noticed?"
Issei shrugged, explaining casually, "I'm pretty sure this is our first conversation, but Senpai looks like you were deliberately waiting for me here."
"Ara~ ara~ ufufu, Issei-kun is sharp. Like you said, I do have some business with you."
"Hmm."
"More precisely, my president has something she wants to discuss with Issei-kun."
Issei fell silent, looking like he was deep in thought even though he wasn't thinking about anything at all.
"Issei-kun?"
"Ahem! Alright then, when and where?"
"After school, would that be okay? Later, a messenger will come to pick you up."
Issei nodded gently.
"Thank you, Issei-kun. Honestly, I'm happy I got to talk with you."
"Coincidentally, I feel the same."
Akeno smiled brightly, chatted a little longer with Issei, then left before the bell rang.
Matsuda and Motohama ran up with their fists clenched and swung at the back of Issei's head.
Whoosh!
Issei suddenly leapt to the side, dodging the punch fueled by Matsuda and Motohama's envy and jealousy.
The two of them fell forward until their faces got hurt, but the pain still wasn't enough to teach them a lesson.
"Morning, Matsuda. Motohama."
"Morning, your grandpa! What the hell was that?! How could you be chatting so intimately with Himejima Akeno-senpai?!" Matsuda cried tears of blood, interrogating him.
"Issei, you'd better have an explanation for this, or we'll become your enemies." Not to be outdone by Matsuda, Motohama's glasses were so cracked from jealousy and envy toward Issei.
"Hahaha, what's wrong with you guys? I was just talking with Akeno-senpai."
"Akeno-senpai?! How can you call her that?!"
"I knew it! You must have some kind of relationship with Himejima Akeno-senpai!"
Jealousy really could drive people insane—those words perfectly described Matsuda and Motohama right now.
"Come on, let's get to class. Later, I'll give you some tips so you can get close to beautiful women."
"Really?!"
"Is that true?!"
Issei gave a faint smile and nodded gently.
"Issei! You're a hero!"
"Hero Issei, I'll tell your deeds to my children and grandchildren!"
Watching Matsuda and Motohama's change in attitude, Issei felt quite entertained.
That was why Issei never abandoned this perverted duo, even though sometimes they nearly ruined the good image he had worked so hard to build.
'But can they even get human girlfriends? I'm not sure. Oh well, if they struggle to find girlfriends, I'll call some succubi to serve them.'
Issei's intentions were good, but the execution might not be as great as he imagined.
At the very least, we don't know yet because the time hasn't come.
.....
The bell rang, signaling the end of class.
As Issei was packing up his things, voices of admiration could be heard from the girls in the classroom.
"He finally came, Kiba Yuuto."
A handsome short-haired blond boy with blue eyes entered the classroom and walked up to Issei.
"Hi, I'm Rias-senpai's messenger."
"I know. Let's go."
Kiba Yuuto nodded, then left with Issei.
As they left the classroom, a few female students whispered with reddened faces.
It seemed like they were thinking about something naughty and perverted.
... .. .
To be continued...