Issei groggily woke up to the bring of his arm clock. He was still exhausted from everything that had transpired the day before.

  During the battle against the terrorists, a sudden immense pressure had frozen them all in pentarily. And just as they regaiheir freedom, they were unceremoniously expelled by the fa leaders.

  Despite his desire to offer his assistance, Issei was ruthlessly denied, even by Draig, which stung the most.

  Relutly, he and his friends teleported away, finding themselves in the familiar surroundings of the pce where Rias and Sona had inally resided in Kouh. Acc to Rias, this location could withstand an attack from a low ultimate css devil.

  Before they could catch their breath, Vali unched an ued attack, revealing his affiliation with the Khaade. Taunting Issei, he threateo kill everyone present, goading Issei into a fight.

  Enraged by Vali's betrayal and threats, Issei accepted the challenge, despite being without his Bance Breaker. Initially at a disadvantage, Issei fought fiercely, his determination fueling his every move. In the heat of battle, a surge of power surged through him, awakening his Bance Breaker and leveling the pying field. Now on equal terms, the csh betweewo rivals intensified as they battled with all their might.

  In a stroke of luck, Issei mao cim victory by abs a crushed jewel from Vali's armor. This unpreted act shocked both Vali and Albion, marking the first time anyone had attempted to fuse two sacred gears.

  Before their frontation could escate further, their battle was interrupted by an ued arrival. Introdug himself as the current Monkey King Bikou, he cimed to be a member of Team Vali from the Khaade. With Vali departing alongside Bikou, the exhausted group retreated into the mansion, too draio do anything else.

  Hours ter, Grafia, Sirzechs, and Serafall arrived, firming their safety before dispersing.

  Issei and Asia returned home alone, Rias having been requested to stay by Sirzechs. Colpsing onto his bed, Issei drifted into dreamnd, too fatigued f to initiate their usual training session.

  Even though he was still sleepy, Issei relutly dragged himself out of bed. Hunger g him; he haden dihe night before. Donning shorts and a shirt, he made his way out of the house, tally entering Asia as she emerged from her room door.

  her pajamas, Asia greeted Issei with a smile. "Good m, Issei-kun. I hope you got a good sleep."

  Returning her smile, Issei replied, "Yeah, a good night's sleep made me good as new."

  "That's great, but it's too bad my Sacred Gear couldn’t heal your fatigue. If it were possible, I would be able to help everyone a bit more," Asia said with a hint of sadness. As a healer, she felt frustrated at not being able to tribute more during the battles.

  "Haha, don’t worry too much, Asia. You're already a great help to the team. You don’t know how valuable it is to have a healer nearby when you're badly injured," Issei said, trying to cheer Asia up. Although he said this on the spot, it was his ho opinion. As someone who got injured easily, he knew firsthand how much Asia's healing abilities were worth.

  And, he couldn't help but add in his thoughts, ‘And it just so happens she always squeezes me with her breasts when she's healing me,’ with a depraved smile.

  "Issei, what were you thinking?" Asia asked with an i expression, causing him to freeze suddenly.

  "Haha, it’s nothing, just thinking about how much trouble I'd be in if I didn’t have you to help me," Issei hastily said, attempting to ge the subject.

  “ Why don’t we head downstairs to eat something , I’m starving “ issei said as he held Asia’s hand.

  Asia noded although she was clueless on why Issei was in such a hurry. ‘ Maybe he is very hungry ’ she thought ily.

  ing downstairs, Issei saw his mother was still i cooking. His dad was reading the neer while sipping his coffee. The first to notice their arrival was Issei’s dad.

  He looked at the two of them and said with a smile, “ Good m you two, breakfast should be ready in a few minutes. Why don’t you take a seat? “

  “ It’s okay uncle, I will go and help aunty “ Asia said with a smile as she went towards the kit to help out Issei’s mom.

  “ Sigh what a great child , issei you learn a thing or two from Asia remember. Look how wonderful she is to even go help your mother to prepare breakfast “ isse’s father said as he admonished Issei like how an asian parent would.

  Fag his father’s acucation Issei didn’t know whether to ugh or cry. He was happy that Asia is being praised but it seems Asia had bee his parents daughter while he became the outsider.

  After a while, breakfast was served, and the family gathered to enjoy a meal together. During the meal, they engaged in light versation, discussing their pns for the day and sharing stories about their lives.

  Issei and Asia carefully avoided mentioning anythied to the supernatural world in front of their parents. After all, ignorance is a blessing, and they didn't want to worry their family with the plexities of their otherworldly adventures.

  As the family eheir harmonious meal, Issei's phone suddenly rang, interrupting the tranquility. Seeing it was Roxanne calling, Issei answered with a puzzled expression. "Hello?"

  "Hey Issei, are you and Asia free tomorrow?" Roxanne's voice came through the phone.

  Issei quickly checked with Asia, firming her avaibility, before replying, "No, we don’t really have anything pnned for tomorrow."

  "Perfect, you two e by my house tomorrow evening at about 6 o'clock. I’m celebrating my birthday, so there will be a party at my house," Roxanne announced, surprising Issei a little. If Roxanne was throwing a party, it was bound to be a grand affair. That girl had no cept of self-restraint.

  "Is there a dress code or something?" Issei asked, excitement bubbling within him. Despite Roxanne's extravagant parties, they were always enjoyable.

  "No, just e in casual clothes. Anyway, see you at the party. Tell uncle and aunty that I will visit them soon," Roxanne said before abruptly ending the call.

  Issei excitedly reyed the o Asia and his parents. Asia's eyes sparkled at the mention of a party, her excitement palpable.

  "Yeah, my first time going to a party, but I don’t have any clothes to wear," Asia excimed, her voice tinged with sadness as she remembered her limited wardrobe sisting only of her school uniform and nun outfit.

  Upon hearing Asia's dilemma, Issei's mother's eyes gleamed with determination. "Asia dear, get ready soon. We are going shopping. You too, Issei. We should be able to grab a gift for Roxanne while we're at it," she decred.

  Issei sighed and nodded, knowing full well that he would be roped into carrying their shopping bags. "Well, at least Asia is happy," he thought to himself, finding so Asia's excitement.

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