High School dxd: cursing this second life from zero

Chapter 11: Worries

"Ring, Ring, Ring, P-please wake up nii-chan, Ring, Ring, ring, P-please wake up nii-ch-"

After turning off the alarm, he immediately looked around, as usual he touched his torso, everything was in place, he looked at the date, it had changed, the day went smoothly

"I did it again....it's hard to get rid of a habit"

After saying that, he sighed and lay down in bed again, several days have passed since he left that loop, despite knowing it, every time he woke up he did the same ritual of observing his surroundings, inspecting his body and checking the date, he got so used to doing it that it became a habit

"I should get rid of it soon, if someone saw me they would think I act like an idiot"

After saying that, he was about to leave his room when he saw someone looking at him from his door

"Ah"

He could only say that, issei suddenly remembered, he was no longer living alone with his parents, she had been there all the time, did she hear him?

"I-issei san, don't worry, I would never think you're a fool"

She heard him, damn it, after hearing that, issei with a sigh touched his forehead, he should have locked the door

"Asia, forget what you saw, did my mother send you? I'll be down in a second"

After saying that, asia apologized and left his room, although he was grateful that she was the one who saw him acting that way, he was still embarrassed

"This is very embarrassing, although this decision is still the right one"

By order of Rias, asia was now staying at his house. According to her to make him responsible in some way for the favor she asked him for. Asia herself suggested it when Rias asked her where she would like to live

"It's lucky that my danger radar doesn't sound with asia. It would be a headache to be on alert all the time"

For some reason he couldn't feel danger when asia was near him. Despite having become a demon. His body didn't detect her as an enemy. It's probably because he met her when she was human. Still...

"Sleeping near a demon. Although it sounds strange. I'm not worried. If it were another person. I couldn't even sleep. But it's Asia. Her personality wouldn't let her do anything violent. Besides she's too...innocent"

As he convinced himself in this way. Issei wondered if that was trusting someone or not. In his opinion the meaning of trust was something confusing.

"Well. I should go down"

After saying that. He started his day

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As he said goodbye to his parents. He and Asia started walking towards the academy. It was undoubtedly convenient that his parents accepted Asia so easily. Although it was even more convenient that Asia could enroll in the academy at this time of year

"The influence of Rias-sempai's family is very big it seems"

Although he knew it. It was still surprising. He glanced at Asia. At that moment a question arose. Although it wasn't his business he had to ask her

"Asia. Why did you agree to become a demon?"

She was supposed to be a nun who worshipped God. Although she told him the reasons why she was despised. Choosing to become a demon was totally contradictory to her beliefs. After hearing that question. She suddenly stopped. He did the same

"If it's not my business you can ignore the question"

After saying that Asia replied

"N-no worries it's totally normal for you to ask why I accepted...that's because of a wish I have R-rias-sama promised to make it come true"

He could see how she grabbed her suitcase tightly as she looked down

"I see"

Rias guessed her wish, if his wish in life were exposed and someone with enough power committed to making it come true, he would undoubtedly also accept, although of course, his wish in life is impossible for someone to guess and he can't even mention it. She continued speaking

"Is it hypocritical, isn't it? I have dedicated myself to serving God all my life, even at night I try to pray to him despite the pain it causes me. But I decided to become a demon at the slightest opportunity to see that I can make my wish come true. Besides being hypocritical I am selfish"

While saying that, he noticed her tone getting lower and lower, it seems that he touched on a topic that she was still dealing with. Rias was able to convince her by discovering her wish. But she couldn't take away all her doubts

"Are you regretful? If so, I'll try to talk to Rias"

While saying that, he put his hand on her shoulder, although he sensed that it was impossible to make her human again. At least they could discuss alternatives

"Not at all, in fact, I'm very happy with the way things are now. Rias-sama kept her promise, now I have to keep my promise to be useful to her as her bishop"

While saying that, she showed Issei a genuine smile. Apparently she is happy right now although..

"If you ever need help or don't want to be part of all this anymore, just trust me. It's my duty to help you. After all, I was the one who got you into all this"

After saying that, they resumed their walk. He was the one who got her into this. Although it was her decision to become a demon. He felt guilty for fully involving her in that world.

"C-clearly issei-san, I trust you a lot. After all, thanks to you I met such nice people"

After saying that, he noticed her blush. Apparently she was getting along well with everyone at the academy. Even Rias who was skeptical when he brought her to the academy quickly became fond of her. It seems that everyone in the club was treating her well too

"About what you mentioned before. I don't think you're hypocritical. At that time you were dealing with being used by fallen angels and possibly dying. Rias offered you an escape that God at that time did not offer you. Besides, the fact that you still trust him shows how faithful you are despite everything"

She was then between a rock and a hard place. In the loop where she died at the hands of that fallen angel. Although he couldn't see Asia's death. He was sure they would kill her or use her in some other way because of her sacred gear that could heal both demons and fallen angels.

".."

"Besides, what's wrong with being selfish? Seeking our own happiness I don't think should be punished in any way, don't blame yourself for that, there's nothing wrong with seeking happiness"

Even he is right now looking for a way to live with everything that comes his way to be okay and live normally. If seeking your own happiness is being selfish. Everyone would be selfish in their own way.

"Thank you, issei-san"

He could see her teary eyes. Apparently he was able to alleviate her concerns, at least for now.

N/T: Short chapter, coming up is Rias' wedding arc, if you have any suggestions leave them in the comments,  if there are any errors let me know.