The world spun, a kaleidoscope of colors and sensations, before everything snapped into focus. I blinked, my eyes adjusting to the harsh fluorescent lights of a classroom. The chatter of students filled the air, and the faint scent of chalk dust lingered. I glanced down at my hands—smaller, younger than I remembered. A school uniform clung to my body, and a name floated into my mind: Issei Hyoudou.
I wasn't just me anymore. I was him, the infamous pervert of Kuoh Academy from High School DxD. But something was different. A translucent blue screen hovered in front of me, glowing faintly.
Welcome to the Gamer System!
Name: Issei Hyoudou
Level: 1
HP: 100/100
MP: 50/50
Strength: 5
Endurance: 5
Agility: 5
Intelligence: 5
Luck: 5
Stat Points: 0
Skills: None
Quests: None
Inventory: Empty
You have been reborn with the Gamer System. Level up, complete quests, and shape your destiny in this new world. Good luck, Player!
I stared at the screen, my heart pounding. A Gamer System? Like in those RPG novels? This was insane. I pinched my arm, wincing at the sharp pain. Definitely real. I was Issei Hyoudou, but with a cheat code to rewrite my fate. No way was I going to be the same perverted loser who got stabbed by a fallen angel. I'd play this game smart.
The bell rang, snapping me out of my thoughts. Students shuffled out of the classroom, and I noticed two familiar faces lingering nearby—Matsuda and Motohama, Issei's best friends and fellow perverts. Matsuda, with his shaved head and leering grin, was whispering something to Motohama, who adjusted his glasses with a creepy chuckle.
Before I could decide what to do, a new screen popped up.
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New Quest: Your Reputation is Pathetic
Objective: Convince Matsuda and Motohama to control their perversions.
Optional Advice: Suggest they watch porn videos on the internet to satisfy their urges privately.
Secondary Objective: Destroy everything related to porn in your possession.
Rewards: +10 Levels, Relationship System Unlocked, +30 Luck
Failure Penalty: -10 Luck, Social Outcast Status (Reputation permanently damaged)
Time Limit: 1 Week
Accept? [Y/N]
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I hesitated. Ten levels and a massive luck boost? That was huge. Plus, a relationship system sounded like it could help me navigate the chaotic world of High School DxD. But convincing Matsuda and Motohama to tone down their perversions? That was like asking a fish not to swim. And destroying my porn stash? I cringed, imagining Issei's legendary collection. Still, this was my chance to rewrite the script. I mentally selected Y.
The screen vanished, and I stood up, slinging my bag over my shoulder. Matsuda and Motohama were already heading toward me, grinning like they'd just hatched a perverted plan.
"Hey, Issei!" Matsuda called, elbowing me. "You hear about the new transfer student? Word is, she's got curves that could kill!"
Motohama adjusted his glasses, his eyes glinting. "I've calculated her measurements based on eyewitness reports. 92-58-89. A goddess!"
I groaned inwardly. These two were going to make this quest harder than it needed to be. "Guys," I said, keeping my voice calm, "maybe we should cool it with the perv talk. People are starting to stare."
They blinked at me like I'd grown a second head. "What's with you, Issei?" Matsuda said, frowning. "You feeling okay? You're usually the one leading the charge!"
"Yeah," Motohama added, "you're the king of perverts! Don't tell me you're going soft on us."
I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. "Look, I'm just saying… maybe we're pushing it too far. People talk, you know? The girls avoid us, the guys think we're creeps. Maybe we could, uh, dial it back a bit?"
Matsuda laughed, slapping my shoulder. "Dial it back? What's next, you joining the abstinence club?"
Motohama smirked. "He's probably just jealous someone else saw the transfer student first."
I needed a strategy. The quest's optional advice floated in my mind—suggesting they watch porn online to keep their perversions private. It wasn't the most elegant solution, but it might work. I lowered my voice, leaning in like I was sharing a secret. "Okay, hear me out. What if we didn't need to sneak around peeking at girls? You guys ever think about… you know, the internet?"
They stared at me, confused. "The internet?" Motohama said, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah," I said, trying to sound casual. "There's tons of, uh, content out there. You can watch whatever you want, whenever you want, without getting caught or looking like creeps. Keeps things… discreet."
Matsuda's eyes widened, and he grinned. "Whoa, Issei, that's genius! Why risk getting slapped when we can just browse in private?"
Motohama, however, looked skeptical. "Sounds like you're trying to ditch us, man. You sure you're not just hogging the good stuff for yourself?"
I shook my head, forcing a laugh. "Nah, I'm just thinking about our rep. We're not exactly popular, you know? Maybe if we play it cool, we'll have a shot with actual girls."
That got their attention. Matsuda nodded slowly. "You might be onto something. I mean, I'd rather date a real girl than keep getting kicked out of the kendo club for peeking."
Motohama adjusted his glasses, his expression thoughtful. "Statistically, our current approach has a 0.03% success rate with women. A change in strategy could improve our odds."
I felt a spark of hope. This might actually work. "Exactly! So, what do you say? We keep it low-key, focus on being… I dunno, respectable?"
Matsuda grinned. "Alright, Issei, you're the boss. But you better not be holding out on us!"
Motohama nodded reluctantly. "Fine. I'll give it a shot. But if this doesn't work, I'm blaming you."
A small notification appeared in the corner of my vision:
Quest Progress: Matsuda and Motohama partially convinced. Continue to reinforce their commitment.
I smirked. Step one was in the bag. Now for the harder part—destroying Issei's porn collection.
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After school, I headed home, my mind racing. Issei's room was exactly what I expected: a small, cluttered space with anime posters on the walls and a suspiciously large stack of magazines under the bed. I opened my inventory—another Gamer System perk—and saw a list of items labeled "Pornographic Materials." There were hundreds of entries: magazines, DVDs, even a USB drive labeled "Top Secret." I shuddered. Issei was dedicated, I'd give him that.
I grabbed a trash bag and started pulling stuff out. The magazines went in first, their glossy covers taunting me with images I didn't need in my head. The DVDs were next, snapped in half with a satisfying crunch. The USB drive was trickier—I plugged it into my laptop, deleted everything, and then smashed it with a hammer for good measure. Each item I destroyed made me feel lighter, like I was shedding Issei's old reputation.
As I tossed the last magazine into the bag, a notification popped up:
Quest Progress: All pornographic materials destroyed. Secondary Objective Complete!
I grinned. Halfway there. But as I tied up the trash bag, I heard a voice behind me.
"Issei? What are you doing?"
I froze. Turning slowly, I saw my mom—Issei's mom—standing in the doorway, her eyes wide as she stared at the pile of broken DVDs and crumpled magazines.
"Uh…" I scrambled for an excuse. "Just… cleaning up. Trying to, uh, declutter."
She raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. "Declutter? Since when do you clean without me nagging you?"
I forced a laugh. "New year, new me, right?"
She shook her head, muttering something about "teenagers" before walking away. I let out a breath. Close call.
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Over the next few days, I kept working on Matsuda and Motohama. I'd drop subtle hints about keeping things private, praising them when they didn't make lewd comments in public. It wasn't easy—they'd slip up sometimes, like when Matsuda tried to sneak a peek at the girls' locker room—but I'd redirect them with a quick reminder of our "new strategy." Slowly, they started to change. Matsuda even apologized to a girl he'd creeped out, which earned us a few curious glances from our classmates.
By the end of the week, I got the notification I'd been waiting for:
Quest Complete: Your Reputation is Pathetic
Rewards:
+10 Levels
Relationship System Unlocked
+30 Luck
Level Up! You are now Level 11.
Stat Points Gained: 100
New Stats:
HP: 250/250
MP: 150/150
Strength: 10
Endurance: 10
Agility: 10
Intelligence: 15
Luck: 35
Relationship System Unlocked: You can now view and improve relationships with others. Check your status for details.
I pumped my fist, grinning like an idiot. I'd dumped most of my stat points into Intelligence and Luck, figuring they'd help me navigate this world's dangers. The Relationship System was a game-changer—when I opened it, a list appeared with names and numbers. Matsuda and Motohama were both at "Friend: 60/100," while most of the girls in class were at "Neutral: 10/100" or lower. Rias Gremory, the crimson-haired devil, was at "Acquaintance: 20/100." Not great, but a start.
As I walked to school the next day, I felt lighter, stronger. The Gamer System was my ticket to surviving this world—and maybe even thriving. But deep down, I knew the real challenges were coming. Fallen angels, devils, and sacred gears were out there, waiting. For now, though, I'd take the win.
"Yo, Issei!" Matsuda called, jogging up to me. "You were right, man. I tried your internet idea. Way less stress than sneaking around."
Motohama nodded, pushing up his glasses. "My calculations suggest our social standing has improved by 12.7%. Nice call."
I smirked. "Told you. Stick with me, guys. We're going places."
And with the Gamer System on my side, I had a feeling we actually would.
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Status:
Name: Issei Hyoudou
Level: 11
HP: 500/500
MP: 2000/2000
Strength: 5
Endurance: 5
Agility: 5
Intelligence: 40 (5 base + 35 points)
Luck: 50 (5 base + 15 points from allocation + 30 from quest reward)
Stat Points: 50 (100 gained from level-up, 50 allocated, 50 remaining)
Skills: None
Quests: None (Quest "Your Reputation is Pathetic" completed)
Inventory: Empty
Systems Unlocked:
Relationship System: Displays relationship levels with other individuals.
Matsuda: Friend (60/100)
Motohama: Friend (60/100)
Rias Gremory: Acquaintance (20/100)
Most female classmates: Neutral (10/100 or lower)