That night, Issei and Rias almost crossed the line if not for Asia interfering. Because the atmosphere between them isn't right, Asia became alert and prompted her to follow Rias to Issei's room. If not for Issei's control and not wanting to touch Asia, that night, it might have been a wild one.
The next day, they all went to school tired and sleepy due to them not being able to sleep. Asia and Rias watched each other not wanting the latter to make a move while they sleep while Issei controls himself to the utmost level while he chants some Buddhist scripture while he lays down beside two naked ladies. But once in a while, Kisuke's grinning face will enter his mind saying, 'Just do it!' Which almost made him attack both of them if not for him remembering how innocent Asia is which makes her unsure of what is really about to happen even though she read the porn magazine that Kisuke passed her and the fact that he doesn't have any 'protection' or 'armor' to use which also something that Kisuke would always remind him if he was to be in a situation like that, 'I should buy some if I get a chance!'
The day went by with the three of them thinking about what happened last night. They won't home even more tired than this morning. It's a good thing that they are Devils, or else they would have collapsed from fatigue.
A few minutes later, the doorbell rang and the rest of the Occult Research Club arrive, "Pardon us." Akeno greeted Issei with a smile.
"Huh? Why are you all at my house...?" Issei scratched his head in confusion, though he still invited them inside.
Rias came from behind him and said, "Didn't I tell you? They are cleaning the old school building that houses our Clubroom today, so our meeting has to be here."
"Oh... Now that you mentioned it..." Issei did recall something like that happening but he honestly forgot it due to the incident last night.
And while he contemplates what else he might be forgetting about, he heard his mother speaking from the living room, "And here we have Issei when he was in elementary school."
"Hnn?" Issei took a peek and saw that her mother took out their photo albums for the Occult Research Club's member to feast on.
"Oh my. He's all naked at the beach." Akeno chuckled while she looks at the photo's that Miki showed her.
"C'mon, Akeno-san! I mean, stop showing her, mom!!!" Issei protested but he noticed that each one of them is already holding a photo album.
"Issei-senpai's raw and uncut past... Pfft." Koneko muttered while looking at the photo of Issei while he's trying to form boobs in the middle of a sandbox.
"You too, Koneko-chan!? Cut that out!"
From the corner of the room, Issei heard a muttering, "Young Issei... Little Issei... Little Issei... Little Issei... Little Issei... Little Issei... Little Issei..."
"Uhmm... Buchou...?" Issei called out to her softly, not wanting to disturb the hungry lion. A moment later, Asia joined her and agreed to her sentiments, "I understand your interest, Buchou! Don't worry! Look here. This Issei is cute too!"
"Aww... C'mon..." Issei gave up.
While she was viewing the photo album, Akeno noticed a boy with a pale blond hair wearing trunks while he gave those in bikinis with sagely look as he rubs his chin, "T-this is...?" Akeno pointed at the photo and asked Issei's mother.
"Hmm? Oh... That's Kisuke-kun. He's always been with Issei since their childhood... Though I must say... He's really a strange kid." Miki sighed as she recalls the past, "Even back then when Issei still hasn't developed his perverted tendencies, Kisuke-kun would have some philosophical views that we don't really understand but all in all... He's just a pervert... He would only act like an innocent kid when he wanted to trick some mature woman to care for him..."
Akeno's and everyone's mouth twitches when they heard Miki's story, 'So it that guy's fault that Issei turned out like this?' They all thought.
A seconds later though, they all recovered and Akeno and Koneko started to frantically search for Kisuke's photos. Kisuke was never the focus of the photos but each of them caught him doing some random things like sitting on a mature lady's lap while being fed, playing with a mature lady in the river, trying to carry a mature lady on a piggyback despite his small frame, and more antics with mature ladies. The only different thing is the photos of him being chased around by an angry black kitten which they both knew is Yoruichi, "That pervert..." They both muttered.
But soon after, Koneko's motivation in mastering her 'adult' form strengthened and Akeno's confidence in seducing him increased after seeing these photos. Akeno even started to laugh strangely but nobody approached her due to the weird atmosphere around her. The once cool and collected onee-sama was gone...
Issei turned away his attention and noticed Kiba also looking at the photos, "Hey, Kiba! Stop looking!" He's fine with the ladies looking through his photos but not a pretty boy.
Issei tried to snatch the album from Yuuto but he easily dodged it, "What's the matter? Let me have a bit more fun."
Yuuto kept dodging him until he suddenly stopped and called Issei with a serious tone, "Issei-kun... This photo..." Yuuto pointed at one photo where Issei, Kisuke and a boy with hazel hair posing.
"Huh?... What about it?" Issei took peek and recalled the past, "Ah. That's the kid who used to live in the neighborhood. We were always playing together. But one of his parents was transferred for work, so they moved abroad before we started elementary school."
Yuuto then pointed at the ornamental sword hanging on the wall in the background, "Do you ever recall seeing this?"
Issei rubbed his chin in few seconds of contemplation, "Well, I was pretty young. Can't say I do..."
"I see... That happens sometimes. A faded memory that you can't quite place... But this... is a holy sword!"
"Holy sword?" Issei muttered, 'There is something like that?'
"Well... It's nothing... Really..." Yuuto brushed it off and continued looking at the photos.
Issei wants to continue stopping him but Rias suddenly spoke up, "Ehem... Let's start the meeting..."
They started discussing the Interclub Tournament that will happen in the Athletic Meet and how they should practice. I didn't take long before Rias dismissed them after their discussion, "...and that's it. If you have a contract you can go to."
"Yes, Buchou." They all answered. Akeno stood up and used magic to transform into her maid outfit as she about to go to Kisuke's house. One of the conditions is that she has to come to their house in a maid uniform.
"A-Akeno-san...?" Issei asked. Asia is also looking at her with apparent confusion.
Rias then explained what happened and the bet they had with Kisuke.
After hearing the story, Issei gulp as he looks at Akeno, 'That's Kisuke's taste for you...' However, he sighed afterward, "So you joined him in a bet, huh?"
Rias turned to him and asks, "Issei? What is it?"
"Well... He never lost a bet... It looks like its the same even if he goes against the Devils... We already learned not to oppose him in any gambles since every time he does it, he'll we some way or another... And Even if he did lose... There's a trick to it that you'll end up gaining nothing but him gaining everything..." Issei laughed wryly.
"...Don't worry... We already learned our lesson..." Rias nodded, 'I don't want to end up becoming like Sona and Akeno.'