"Issei-kun, want to have lunch together?" Murayama asked, her eyes full of hope as she looked straight into Issei's face.
"No fair! I want to have lunch with Issei too!" Katase shouted as she coquettishly wrapped her arms around Issei's arm.
"Ahem! Watch your behavior. Women shouldn't get too close to a man who isn't their partner."
"But I don't mind if it's Issei-kun," Murayama replied.
"That's right, I don't mind either," Katase added.
Issei chuckled softly, pretending to scratch the back of his head before saying, "Alright, let's go."
"Yay! Finally, I can have lunch with Issei-kun!" Murayama beamed brightly, looking like she was over the moon.
Katase didn't want to lose, so she hugged Issei's arm even tighter, to the point her chest changed shape as it pressed against his arm.
'Wow, it's not that big compared to the peak of this story, but it feels just right and so soft!'
Issei's thoughts drifted, but his expression remained calm and cool.
If Issei in the original story couldn't stay still whenever something lewd happened, the Issei here was calmer and more controlled—even though his level of perversion might be higher than in the original story.
And so, Issei went with Murayama and Katase.
They headed to the cafeteria, then went to the park to eat together.
"Hic… why does that bastard always get all the good stuff?" Matsuda's eyes filled with tears of jealousy as he watched Issei's back.
"Don't be sad, bro. After school, let's vent our frustration by watching the new album," Motohama said, looking cool as he adjusted his glasses.
"Woah! Whose album this time?"
"Hehe, don't be shocked. It's xxx's album!"
"Wow! Isn't she the AV actress who's been getting popular lately? Alright, after school we'll watch it."
"Hahaha, Issei is definitely going to regret forgetting our circle of friendship!"
"Absolutely! Hahahaha!"
"Ara, you two perverted idiots are planning something pointless again."
A beautiful woman with brown hair in twin braids came over and scolded Matsuda and Motohama.
"Kiryuu!"
"Aika!"
Kiryuu Aika smirked, staring off into the distance at Issei's back.
"You think you can beat him with just a new album? You're seriously underestimating Issei. If Issei wanted to, he could ask nearly every girl in this school to sleep with him."
"What did you say?!"
"No way! You can't fool us!"
"Kukuku, believe it or not, it's up to you. But I'll say this—I'm one of the women who'd gladly give my virginity to Issei."
Matsuda and Motohama turned pale, their bodies trembling while their eyes bulged like they were about to pop out of their sockets.
Kiryuu Aika gave a cold grin, clearly satisfied with their reaction.
"Move aside, I'm coming through!"
Kiryuu Aika walked past Matsuda and Motohama.
Not long after, hysterical screams could be heard from the two of them.
"Hehehe, it's pretty fun messing with them."
…..
In the park, Issei had just taken a bite of his meat bun when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, making his whole body shiver.
He looked around, but didn't find anyone suspicious.
Not only that, Universal Perception didn't detect any intruders in the academy either.
'Hmm, those two are probably cursing me.'
'Hahaha, it's tough being popular.'
Ddraig responded to Issei's remark without missing a beat.
Issei nodded in agreement and said, 'True, but I'm enjoying it.'
Issei looked gently toward Murayama and Katase, and they both became flustered and blushed under his gaze.
"Issei-kun, is there something wrong with my face?"
"What about my face?"
"Ahem! No, you're overthinking it. I'm just happy I get to eat with you two."
"I see… I'm happy too."
"Me too."
Murayama and Katase lowered their heads, their faces as red as apples.
They looked like they couldn't even swallow their food because they were too embarrassed after being praised by Issei.
Just as Issei was about to continue teasing them, his gaze was automatically pulled toward long crimson hair flowing in the wind.
Issei instinctively turned his head, seeing one of the main heroines of the original story walking past him with grace and elegance.
Issei's eyes briefly met the provocative gaze of Rias Gremory.
Thump—!
Issei's heart pounded, completely mesmerized by the beauty of that unattainable noblewoman.
'Ah, now I understand why Issei in the original story was so crazy about Rias Gremory. This woman is mine. I have to get her!'
There was no compromise. Once Issei formed his resolve, he would definitely make it happen.
... .. .
To be continued…