Returner in DxD

"Sex... is incredible," Issei muttered while staring blankly at the sky outside the courtyard. He looked like someone who had just survived the most difficult battle of his life—transformed from a clueless novice into a hardened veteran.

"What did I tell you?" Kousuke said with a chuckle, patting him on the back. Though he hadn't expected Rias to keep Issei until the afternoon, he figured, 'I guess that's to be expected of a devil who's been holding herself back.'

"I still can't forget my first... glock glock—fuck! Now I'm getting hard just thinking about it!"

"Sheesh, calm down, man. She's not going anywhere," Kousuke said. He could understand Issei's 'hardship.' He hadn't been much better off when he lost his V-card in the Other World—especially since that woman kept teasing him every chance she got.

"Thank you, man. I don't know what that ring of yours does, but it really got me going!" Issei said before opening his arms wide for a hug, but Kousuke stopped him by gripping his face.

"Stop right there. I'm not into dudes."

"Neither am I! Come on, it's just a hug!"

"Naaaaah."

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Akeno watched from the living room, silently debating whether she should go through with it or not. Honestly, she'd thought Rias would take her sweet time, but then Kousuke did something to Issei that turned her best friend into a real woman overnight. In a way, Kousuke had ruined the natural flow.

But she couldn't blame him. Most of the time, it was Issei who kept the relationship stagnant while Rias had shown every sign that she was ready for the next step. Akeno was genuinely happy for her friend—but at the same time, she felt slightly envious.

Part of her hesitation stemmed from Kousuke's presence. Akeno believed that if he hadn't been around, she might have eventually fallen for Issei herself. That's why she enjoyed teasing the couple. In a strange way, they were the closest thing she had to family.

But everything changed once she realized how much of a sucker she was for a confident man like Kousuke. He seemed like someone who had his life together, and to her surprise, she also found him... incredibly attractive.

And when she heard from Tsubaki about their nightly experiences—how Kousuke could keep up with her for an entire day if he wanted to—just the thought had wrecked her sleep schedule ever since.

Even Akeno had needs. She didn't want to be left behind. She remembered how Yasaka glowed after sharing a night with him in the hot spring. That image still haunted her. 'To think he could satisfy even a widow like her… he must really be that good.'

But she wasn't sure if Tsubaki would be open to sharing. They were close, both being Queens in their respective peerages, but Tsubaki had always seemed so serious that Akeno never imagined she'd find love. Yet, even that icy queen had melted into a shy maiden under Kousuke's whimsical charm.

Kousuke must've sensed her gaze because he turned and locked eyes with her mid-conversation with Issei. She smiled faintly, caught in the act. He blinked at her but then returned to the conversation.

It seemed he hadn't noticed her feelings yet. For some reason, that made her both relieved and slightly hurt. 'Maybe I'll clear my head in the hot spring.'

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After the crisis was handled, the Occult Research Club continued their trip as usual—but now with one new addition to the group: Yasaka. Everyone turned to look at Kousuke, who was being showered with gifts one after another. Even the onlookers couldn't help but stare.

"I don't think I need this fox keychain when I already have you," he said with a cheeky grin, causing Yasaka to giggle and lightly smack his shoulder.

She dressed as she normally would, except this time there were no fox ears on her head and her fluffy tails were missing. For a nine-tailed youkai like her, using illusions to blend in was child's play.

"My, you really know how to make a lady blush," she replied calmly—at least on the surface. Deep down, she was enjoying herself far more than she expected. It reminded her of her younger years, when life was filled with love.

"Having a hot MILF as a sugar mommy... I've got a lot to learn from him," Issei muttered with a serious look. Rias sighed at his comment. Although Issei had matured a lot in just a day, he was still, at heart, an inexperienced teenager.

So, she had no choice but to lead him. With that in mind, she wrapped her arm around his, catching his attention. He no longer felt shy about skinship in public—in fact, he was bolder than her now, leaning in to give her a peck on the lips.

"That's my boy!" Kousuke clapped from behind, making both Rias and Issei turn red as the rest of the group looked on. Meanwhile, no one noticed that Akeno was acting unlike her usual self.

She was unusually quiet and kept a slight distance from the group. She looked so lost in thought that she almost walked into people—if not for Kiba warning her. Kousuke glanced at her from the corner of his eye, wondering what had her so distracted.

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"How do I look?" Yasaka asked after trying on one revealing outfit after another, posing like a model in front of him. Kousuke was pulled from his thoughts and gave her compliments that highlighted what made each outfit work on her. She seemed content with his answers—and just like that, added yet another outfit to her already tall pile.

Unbeknownst to them, a pair of narrow, slit-pupiled eyes watched them from the shadows. The gaze lingered briefly on Koneko before settling back on Kousuke like a predator eyeing its prey.

"Nyahaha~ Seems like fate is on my side," Kuroka muttered, pleased that her unrelenting pleas had finally worked on her leader. She now had a mission to complete—and that was to formally invite Kousuke into their hidden faction.

She couldn't wait to see his face the next time they met.

"Just you wait, nya~ Sooner or later... your seed will be mine~"