HighSchool DxD: True Crimson Dragon Emperor

Life. 30

(At Issei's Room)

"Huh? We're having an interview?"

Issei was showing a surprised expression as he asked

that question while drying his wet hair with a towel.

He is now wearing a black tank top with red accents

and a matching black lounge short.

The brown-haired boy just finished his shower after the

"little" sparring he had with Zack.

Rias, who was sitting on Issei's bed nodded her head

in agreement.

"I know it's a little sudden, but it seems like we'll be

appearing on a television programme in the

Underworld."

"What's the television programme about?"

Rias tilted her head slightly and showed a puzzled

expression.

"That I'm not sure...They didn't give me the full

details. Just that there's a television programme

coming up with us in it. We'll be visiting the

Underworld tomorrow and have the match against

Diodora the day after."

"...I see...."

Issei sat down next to Rias. He seems to be thinking

about something.

*Munyuu~*

"?"

Issei widened his eyes slightly when he felt like

someone was hugging him affectionately from behind.

"What is it, Rias?"

Issei called her name.

"...You know you don't have to burden yourself that

much about Asia right, Ise?"

"...."

Issei remained quiet.

"You have been thinking about Diodora more than Asia

has, lately. Yes, I was also thinking about it too, but it

seemed like you were worried about Asia even more.

Do you think it's your fault for bringing Asia to the

Underworld at that time?"

"...Yes. I do believe that it's my fault for bringing Asia

to the Underworld during the summer holidays...I don't

regret it action. I'm happy as long as Asia is happy

about her current life...But I..."

Rias gently tightened her embrace and said something

to Issei's ear.

"I understand. I think of Asia as my little sister. Ise

and I...Let's make Asia happy with everyone in our

group. But you and everyone else have to be happy as

well, alright? If not, I would be very sad."

Issei smiled when he heard those words. He placed his

right hand on hers.

"Thank you, Rias. For being here with me."