High School DxD: Return of the Crimson Dragon Emperor

Days after Sirzechs's visit, he and Grayfia left my house. They were "scouting" the town, but it felt like a joyride arcade battles (planning an Underworld arcade), ordering every fast-food item (Underworld chain stores), and visiting a shrine (Sirzechs nullified its holy energy to pray what a nuisance). Still, bonding with him was great. Got his private contact for sister-talk and a promise to see Rias's childhood videos. Can't wait.

Thinking of young Rias's cute photos, I head to school. "I'm off!"

It's Sunday, but we've got work at the academy.

The Occult Research Club gathers by the poolside. Moss and algae choke the water. "We're cleaning this?" I groan.

"It's been unused since last summer," Rias says.

"Why us?" Xenovia asks.

"Student council handled Kokabiel's aftermath. This is our thank-you," Rias explains.

Fair enough. Miu fixed the school building, but the council tackled the gym and grounds.

"Once we're done, we get the pool to ourselves," Rias adds.

Swimsuits! Rias and Akeno sent me bikini pics before saved on my phone. Now I'll see them live! "Let's do this!" I yell.

"Perverted face, senpai," Koneko deadpans.

Ouch. Spot-on.

"Let's make it sparkle, Occult Research Club!" Rias rallies.

"""Yeah!"""

Swimsuits! Swimsuits! I'm hyped, changing in the locker room, imagining the girls.

Kiba, changing beside me, says, "First time seeing you shirtless, Issei. Nice build."

"What's that mean?" I ask, wary.

"Your muscles are tight. Impressive," he says.

"Thanks…" His eyes are creepy. After his weird clubroom comments, I'm on edge. "I'm done. Heading out."

"Be there soon," Kiba replies.

I bolt.

An hour later, the pool's spotless. "Great job, everyone," Rias says. "Now, fun time. Akeno?"

Akeno raises her hand, summoning a magic circle. Water pours out, filling the pool instantly. Badass.

"Swim to your heart's content. Issei, my swimsuit?" Rias asks.

Nosebleed. Her tiny white bikini barely holds her chest. "Perfect!" I blurt.

"Rias is eager to show off," Akeno teases. "What about mine, Issei?"

Her red-and-blue bikini is just as skimpy. "Amazing!"

"Issei-san, I'm ready!" Asia calls. She and Koneko wear school swimsuits, names embroidered on them. Adorable.

"You're both so cute! Koneko's like a mascot!" I say.

"Bittersweet not being ogled," Koneko mutters.

What's that about?

Miu taps my shoulder, shy. "How's mine?"

Her pink bikini's more modest but super cute. "Thumbs up, Miu!" She beams.

Everyone's a stunner. Wait, someone's missing. "Where's Xenovia?"

"Struggling with her swimsuit," Asia says.

Struggling?

Rias puts a hand on Koneko's shoulder, smiling. "Issei, I have a favor."

"One, two, one, two."

I'm holding Koneko's hands, helping her practice kicking. Rias asked me to teach her to swim. Surprising Koneko's athletic, so I assumed she could.

She puffs, kicking steadily. So cute.

"Go, Koneko!" Asia cheers. She can't swim either, so I'm coaching her next.

I wanted to watch Rias and Akeno swim their bouncing chests would've been epic but helping Koneko and Asia's pretty great too.

"Sorry for dragging you into this, senpai," Koneko says.

"No way, I'm happy to help. Perk of the job," I grin. Motohama would kill to see this.

We reach the pool's edge. "Made it, Koneko."

"Thanks, senpai. You're kind," she says softly.

"Sudden compliment?"

"You train with me, teach me to swim. I've never done anything for you," she says, looking down.

She's been worrying about that? I pat her head. "You don't owe me. We help each other. That's what teammates do."

"You're kind… but a perv," she adds with a smirk.

"Hey, I said something cool!" I protest.

She giggles. Her smile's too cute.

Splash! Rias, Akeno, Miu, and Kiba are racing.

Chance! I dive underwater, activate my gauntlet, and boost my eyesight. Transfer!

Now I can see Rias and Akeno's bouncing chests clearly. This is what my sacred gear's for! No binoculars needed. Ddraig's crying in my head, but whatever mental snapshot!

Ugh, Kiba's in the way. Get lost, dude!

Whack! Pain shoots through my head. I surface to see Koneko, fist glowing with magic. "Weren't you teaching Asia next?"

Asia's pouting, cheeks puffed. Jealous?

"Sorry, Asia's next," I say.

"Please!" she nods.

Asia and Koneko nap on a poolside sheet, exhausted. I drape towels over them. Their sleeping faces are adorable.

Kiba and Miu are still swimming. How much stamina do they have?

"Issei," Rias calls, beckoning. She holds a bottle sunscreen?

No way. The ultimate guy fantasy! "Hyoudou Issei, reporting!" I dash over.

"Can you apply this?" she asks.

Jackpot! My heart does a victory pose. "Of course!"

She unties her bikini top. Her chest bounces free. "B-Buchou! In front of a guy?!"

"I don't mind if it's you," she smiles.

She's okay with me?! I'm in heaven. I rub oil on my hands and glide them over her smooth back. Tears of joy. "This feels amazing."

"Crying, Issei? Don't like it?" she teases.

"No way! These are happy tears! I could do this forever!"

"Good. Can you do my front next?" she asks.

Her chest?! "Really?!"

"Yes. You love women's chests, right?"

"Absolutely!" She's so bold today.

"Issei-kun, can you do mine too? Rias can't hog you," Akeno purrs, pressing her bare chest against my back.

"A-Akeno-san?!" Her bikini's off too!

"Isn't this fine?" she whispers, arms around me.

Both school idols want me to oil them?! Best day ever!

"Hold on, Akeno! I'm not done!" Rias snaps, sitting up. Her chest is fully exposed!

"It's fine to share. I want to reward Issei for all his help," Akeno says. "Why not give him to me, Rias?"

"No way! Issei's mine! I'd share with Miu or Asia, but not you! He'd turn into a beast!" Rias retorts.

Beast?

"Harsh words," Akeno laughs. "Issei-kun, don't you want to play with mine? Rias hasn't let you, has she?"

True, Rias and I only sleep together no further. Still, I'm content. "Why so forward today, Akeno-san?"

"Want to try new things?" she purrs, nibbling my ear.

Too much! My libido's overwhelmed!

A dark magic bolt zips past. The poolside's scorched. "Getting carried away, Akeno?" Rias says, magic crackling.

Akeno stands, lightning sparking. "If you're serious, I won't hold back."

They glare, then Boom! Magic collides.

"Stop fighting!" I yell.

"Issei's mine, you lewd thunder priestess," Rias snarls.

"Just want to pamper him, virgin crimson princess," Akeno retorts.

"You're a virgin too!"

"I'll have Issei fix that now."

"No, I will!"

"You sleep with him but haven't touched him!"

"You hated men!"

"Issei's special!"

They're throwing around censored terms! This is a full-blown fight. Their magic bolts are stronger than during Kokabiel's battle. I'll die here!

"Sorry, Buchou, Akeno-san!" I bolt.

"Phew, that was scary…" I pant, hiding. Being fought over by beauties is nice, but too intense. Why me? I didn't do anything special.

Xenovia appears. "Issei, what're you doing here?"

"Taking a break. You?" I ask.

"First time in a swimsuit. Took a while. Does it suit me?"

Her standard bikini looks great. "Yeah, looks good. Doesn't seem that hard to wear, though."

"I was thinking after changing," she says.

"About?"

"Issei, I have a request."

"Just call me Issei. We're friends. What's up?"

"Make a child with me."

Crash! Xenovia shoves me into the pool storage room. "W-What?!"

"Make a child with me," she repeats.

"I heard you! Why?!"

"Let me explain," she says. "I lived for faith, serving the Lord, fighting for Him."

I nod. She's devout, even as a devil, often discussing faith with Asia.

"But learning God is gone, becoming a devil I lost my purpose. I asked Rias, and she said, 'Devils live for desire. Pursue what you want.' So, I chose the joy of womanhood bearing a child."

Rias's fault?! Her advice makes sense for devils, but still.

"Why me?" I ask.

"You house a dragon. You're strong even without it. I want a strong child, and your dragon aura would ensure that."

She wants my genes?! She removes her bikini top and hugs me. Her chest presses against me. This sensation!

"Embrace me. Do the process right, then whatever you want," she says.

Is this okay?! No one's here. I can't back down now. Matsuda, Motohama, I'm ascending!

"Captain Ddraig, Issei Hyoudou, charging in!" I grab her shoulders.

"Who's captain?!" Ddraig snaps.

Xenovia flinches but braces herself.

"Xenovia—"

"What's this, Issei?" Rias stands there, crimson magic flaring.

When did she get here?!

"Xenovia, sneaky. I was supposed to take Issei's virtue," Akeno says, her smile radiating danger.

"Issei-san, how could you?!" Asia cries.

She'd be okay if I asked?!

"Perverted as ever," Koneko glares.

"It's not what it looks like!" I protest.

Xenovia, topless, me gripping her shoulders guilty as charged.

"Don't stop, Issei. Let's make a child," Xenovia says.

Read the room!

"Child?!" Rias, Akeno, and Asia gasp.

Rias grabs my arm. "My fault for neglecting your urges. But a child? Explain."

Her smile's terrifying.

Akeno grabs my other arm. "Tell us everything, Issei-kun."

Koneko lifts my legs. "You're coming with us."

"Where?!" What's happening?!

"To beat Rias and Akeno, I need to win. Challenging, but exciting," Xenovia muses.

"Help me, Xenovia!" I yell.

I'm dragged to the clubroom for a long lecture from Rias. Apparently, Kiba beat Miu in their race.