chapter 3

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Chapter III – First Day Troubles

"You have to do better than that, boy!"

A man roared, blocking a punch from a younger aged Kyuren before following through with a right hook of his own.

Kyuren tried to block it but the other man had a far stronger farce behind his punch and shattered the young Kyuren's defenses and made contact with Kyuren's cheek, making the boy cry out in pain and was sent flying backwards.

The boy crashed to a tree with so much force that his body formed an imprint. Kyuren groaned in pain at the last hit. Since this little spar had begun, Kyuren, no matter how strong he was now, he was sorely outclassed and outgunned.

Drops of blood landed on the ground signifying that Kyuren was again wounded. The boy gritted his teeth in frustration. He had yet to even land a fucking hit on the man opposite to him. His body was covered with bruises and cuts, but that didn't mean shit.

His only concern...was to land one powerful hit.

Trying to get up was like setting his body on fire. With so many injuries and hits Kyuren had to endure, ever movement he did hurt like living hell.

But the pain was good. It let him know that he was still drawing a breath, he was still in the fight. And fight, he shall until his body could no longer function or he was rendered deceased.

His pride was screaming at him to not let himself be defeated like this. Not again. Sometimes his pride was his greatest weapon and his worst enemy and curse.

"Hmph, why did I even agree to teach you if you can't even stand up from a simple punch." His so called teacher chastised in a gruff voice. "If you will not stand and fight, you are not worthy of being my student, weakling!"

Kyuren's eyes burned with rage as he sprung up with amazing speed towards his teacher. "DON'T CALL ME WEAK!" He screamed out as the boy delivered punch after punch, kick after kick.

"Yes, that's it!" The teacher shouted, blocking himself from Kyuren's onslaught of hits. With each hit, the more powerful they become and he was actually being pushed back. Kyuren was about to deliver a kick but he caught it.

The boy cursed and quickly used his other leg to kick the man's knees, making them fall to the floor. Using what remained of his strength, Kyuren pulled himself away while his teacher was stunned and rolled away for some breathing room.

Kyuren breathed in and out heavily, resuming his fighting stance, stating at his downed teacher. This wasn't over...not by a long shot. And he wouldn't have it any other way.

The teacher slowly got on one knees and spit out some blood that had accumulated in his mouth. One of the boy's punches had managed to get passed his blocks and hit him directly in the face.

The boy could pack a punch, that was for sure, and he was improving. Faster than he could've anticipated. But it just meant he had to push the boy even further and even harder. Something he was looking forward to.

"Very nice, boy." He chuckled darkly, getting on his full height. He wiped away some of the blood from his lip and gave a sinister smirk. "But now...we take this seriously."

Instead of feeling dread, Kyuren felt excitement. Pain was nothing to him, he had been beaten to the ground so much and so hard that Kyuren lost count. And if being beaten within an inch of his life over and over again meant he'll become stronger...then so be it.

Kyuren just gave a smirk, he may lose this spar, but won't go down without a fucking fight. "Good, I was starting to think you weren't as good as my father said you were."

The teacher then rocketed with blinding speed towards Kyuren, finally taking this seriously.

"C'mon, old man. Show me what you got."

Kyuren slowly fluttered his eyes and saw that he wasn't in some training field he thought he was in but actually was in his penthouse bedroom.

The young man gave a sigh. Looks like he was remembering the good old days when he was just a...svekling who started out from nothing. Now he was someone who had the skills to back up his confidence.

He smiled nostalgically, remembering the people he had the privilege to call his mentors. 'I learned from the best, and I'm still learning.' He said to himself. Those were good times...if you count all the time he was beaten half to death good times.

His parents always said he had a great potential hidden in him. He just had to learn how to tap into that potential and make it his own.

Checking his clock, he learned that it was about four in the morning. Well...he couldn't exactly go back to sleep because he only had thirty minutes of sleep left before his alarm would go off so he decided to start his day. And besides, looks like the desire to sleep was beaten out of him by his dream.

Sitting up from his bed, Kyuren rolled his neck and shoulders to relieve the stiffness from those areas. When the stiffness went away, Kyuren massaged the base of his neck and sighed.

"...Okay, time to start the day." He said to himself as he went on to start his day. Wash away his dry drool, a small snack, train himself to the bone for hours, get breakfast, bathe, then go to class.

The dark haired boy sighed once he entered the room. He was bummed that he had to go to school for real today, but at least tomorrow was his free day. That he was looking forward to.

Tomorrow was just going to be him doing nothing. Maybe he could explore Tokyo and familiarize himself with the city. Or perhaps check out Kuoh Town tomorrow. 'Eh, I'll blow up that bridge when I get there.' He thought to himself as he walked out of his bathroom and got into his training clothes.

After Kyuren was done with his training and taking a bath, Kyuren was sitting on his living room couch with a small serving of tamagoyaki he made from a popular cooking website, and was watching what was new in the news.

He placed a sliced roll of tamagoyaki in his mouth as he watched the news from his seventy-inch TV. Aside from the weather, traffic, and stock markets, there was nothing that actually got his attention...that is until he learned of some killings near Kuoh Academy.

It would seem that numerous people had been brutally murdered around Kuoh Town. The motives were unclear since these people had not done anything wrong and were just as normal as any could get.

Sad…but this doesn't concern him in the slightest.

Shrugging, Kyuren continued to chow down on his breakfast as he listened to the news for anything useful. Besides, he was not staying at Kuoh Town so there was little to no chance that he will run into the murderer.

Well…if he did…Kyuren had always wanted to try out a new move he had invented himself.

Pip then jumped to the couch and laid down beside her master, as if watching the news with him. "I see you finished your breakfast." Kyuren placed another slice of egg in his mouth.

The kitten remained silent but flicked its tail slightly. When you've lived with a cat and took care of it since birth for as long Kyuren has, you tend to understand the minute things they do to respond…that or he's losing his mind.

Finishing the last of his breakfast, Kyuren stood up and made his way towards the kitchen and placed the plate in the sink. 'Well…first day of school…for real, this time.' He sighed to himself.

Kyuren didn't have a problem with that, though. Scared? Bitch, please. Nervous? Maybe a little. He was, after all, going to a new school. Though his reasons were different than what most others would think.

While most would ponder if whether or not they would fit in, make new friends or enemies, and where they will stand in the social hierarchy. Yep, most teens tend to think that way.

But Kyuren wasn't like most teens.

Instead of focusing on the typical things most people in this day and age worry about, he was more worried about what the future had in stored for him.

Sure, he could breeze through what the Kuoh curriculum throw at him, but Kyuren wasn't one to invest all of his time on something that he had already done before. What he wanted were interesting experiences, challenges that will make him try.

There was no denying Kyuren excelled in a lot of things. Hell, ask anyone who knew of him and they'll tell you how good he is. But just like Kyuren himself had said, he was good, but not that good.

Kyuren wanted to challenge himself because he wanted to test himself. In the past, he went through challenge after challenge with every single mentor he had. Each one becoming increasingly difficult than the last.

But that was the point. Other than his desire to be challenged, Kyuren also saw it as a way to improve himself.

There was always room for improvement. Always room to find weaknesses that could either be expunged of turn into strength. And that was what Kyuren was looking for, challenges that would test his body and mind.

Whether it was an event, or a person, he'll welcome it and face it head on like he always did...well...not always though.

'Like my old man said, what doesn't kill you just makes you stronger.' And that statement definitely held true for him. Just look at his look at his past and Kyuren had the scars to prove it. Literally.

Looking at his wrist watch, Kyuren saw that is was almost Eight Forty. Time to head out. Finishing up, Kyuren made his way towards the couch and donned his overcoat and scarf before grabbing his bag.

It was now the time he could officially say that he was a Kuoh Academy student.

'Man, that was dritt!'

Walking, or rather limping, around the grounds on Kuoh Academy were Issie Hyoudou and his two friends, Matsuda and Motohama. Better known as the infamous Perverted Trio

Yesterday, the three were doing their usual rounds of voyeurism by the Kendo Club again, hoping to see the beauty of oppais swaying back and forth, the girls' bodies covered in water and sweat as they shinned under the light.

That is…until the entire club caught on and started chasing them down with their kendo sticks primed and ready for a lashing. The three didn't get far, of course, and they really got a beating.

"Shit, my body still hurts." Issei moaned. "Those girls hit hard."

"You got off easy. You weren't the one who was kicked in the balls…I lost count how many." Matsuda said, limping along. He briefly wondered if he can ever use his junk again.

"But how the hell did they found out about us that quickly?" Motohama questioned, nursing his own pains. "For once, we were being quiet the whole time."

That got them thinking. How did the Kendo girls found out that they were peeping on them again? They were being extra discreet about it too. So, how?

Well…they didn't really know. Maybe the chicks wised up and installed surveillance camera's outside? Or somebody snitched told them that they were peeping again?

"Let's not think about that for now, guys. My balls are killing me!" The three agreed wholeheartedly and went to sit to a nearby bench. "Shit, why did they have to kick me in the damn balls. Why didn't they kick yours?"

Issei glared at him. "You were kicked, I almost god my head bashed in!"

"You think that's painful? Try getting your dick bashed on by a Kendo stick and they come talk to me about pain!" Motohama cried anime tears holding onto his still aching crotch.

From one of the buildings, a red haired young woman was looking down at the trio. Or more specifically, Issei Hyoudou.

Rias Gremory had her eye on that perverted idiot for a while now. Certainly not because of his looks, but what he carried within him.

She knew that Issei carried a Sacred Gear within him, but she didn't know what. And despite his...fixation with the female anatomy, Rias was sure that Issei could become an invaluable servant one day.

"I don't know what you see in him." Rias turned around to who said that. Sitting on her clubroom couch was a petite girl munching on a piece of chocolate.

This was Koneko Toujou. She is a very small girl despite being fifteen years old with white hair and hazel eyes. The front of her hair has two long bangs going past her shoulders and several loose bangs hanging over her forehead, while the back has a short bob cut. She also wears a black cat-shaped hair clip on both sides of her hair. Koneko usually wears the Kuoh Academy girls' uniform only without the shoulder cape.

But despite her diminutive size and all around unintimidating appearance, Koneko packed one hell of a punch. That was to be expected since the girl was a rook in Rias' peerage and such had enormous amounts of strength and durability.

Once she was known as Nekomata, more specifically a Nekoshou. Her species were all but wiped out and Koneko was one of the last Nekoshous in existence.

She also disliked Issei Hyoudou because of his infamous reputation.

"I know you don't like him, Koneko-chan, but who knows. Maybe he'll warm up to you." Rias said that made the smaller girl scowl slightly.

"Not gonna happen." She replied in a monotone voice.

Rias understood that Koneko disliked Issei because of his perverted tendencies. Hell, that sentiment was shared by most of the school's female population. But Rias was hoping to get Issei as her servant.

"Well...we shall see." The Gremory heir shrugged before moving away from the window and sitting by her desk. "Akeno." She called out to her queen.

Akeno came out from the other room. "Yes, Rias-sama?"

Akeno Himejima is a beautiful young woman with a voluptuous figure around the same age as Rias with very long black hair and violet eyes. Her hair is usually tied in a long ponytail, reaching all the way down to her legs with two strands sticking out from the top and sloping backwards, with an orange ribbon keeping it in place.

Like most of the girls at Kuoh Academy, she wears the customary Kuoh Academy girls' school uniform, along with black knee-high socks.

"Is there anything I should be aware of? Any contracts for today?"

"We have a few summons. Some for Koneko-chan and Kiba-kun." Akeno informed and Rias nodded.

"I suppose that everything's going by normally."

"Maybe. Except for Sona-sama." Akeno giggled. Oh, how funny was that. Sona Sitri had been duped by a guy who wasn't even trying. Akeno never thought that would happen in a long time.

Rias gained an amused smile. "Hai, that's certainly something to hear. I would like to meet this Kyuren Avynzen, he sounds quite the interesting fellow, don't you think?"

Koneko gained a curious look. What were those two talking about? And who was Kyuren Avynzen? "What are you talking about, Buchou-sama?"

"Oh, it nothing. Just that Sona-sama apparently had a little problem with a new student." Akeno snickered.

The shorter girl tilted her head in confusion, curious at who that student was. But just shrugged, not really caring at the moment and resumed nibbling on her sweets.

Sona Sitri was in her usual classes today with Tsubaki. Being the same year, the two mostly had the same classes and today, their class was physics.

Well, this was no problem for the two devils. They could store and process information faster and more efficiently than a human could. But they still had to play the part of attentive students.

"Okay, now we move on to our next lesson about forces." Their teacher, a woman in her thirties, asked. Her name was Sugai Fumiya.

While Sona was paying attention to her lessons, she was also thinking about what Rias had said yesterday. Yes, Kyuren had knowingly or unknowingly outwitted her, but her match? No, that remains to be proven.

But nonetheless, Sona could respect him. He was a gentleman and was not a pervert. That counted for something, at least.

"Now, we continue on to-" A knock came from the door and Sugia excused herself to answer it. "Yes?"

Sona didn't pay attention to it, assuming it was just some school business that required her teacher's attention. No need for her to get involved with the affairs of a teachers for now.

"Ah, hai. Right this way, Avynzen-san."

What Sugai had said got Sona and Tsubaki's attention and their eyes widened in slight surprise. They looked at the door and lo and behold, there he was. Strolling in with his hands in his pockets.

Kyuren had gotten to Kuoh Academy just in the nick of time since he was caught up on traffic. But he didn't concern himself with that anymore; he was here now.

"Oh, he's a hottie."

"Hey, isn't that the guy we saw yesterday?"

"Yeah, that's him."

"I hope he's single."

Murmurs began to circulate again, mostly from the girls at how good looking he was. Though it was a pride booster – no matter how noble some men claim to be, it was still a pride booster – Kyuren didn't really let it get to his head.

"Class, I'd like you to meet our new student in Kuoh Acedemy." Sugai motioned to Kyuren who gave a slight wave and a smile, making some girls blush. "Young man, please introduce yourself to the class."

Kyuren sighed to himself. 'I have to introduce myself? Oh, man. Well, let's get this over with.'

Turning to the class, Kyuren bowed slightly and smiled. "Ohayo, my name is Kyuren Kaiser Avynzen. I'm a transfer student from Norway. I hope we'll all get along." The girls let out dreamy sighs at hearing his voice and Kyuren shivered slightly. Looks like he'll have that problem again.

Sugai smiled and clapped with the rest following her. This caused Kyuren to blush slightly. "Nice to meet you, Kyuren-san. Now, I hope you understand that you'll have a lot of catching up to do."

"Un, I do." Kyuren nodded.

"Okay, but if you're having a little trouble, don't be shy to ask for help" Sugai looked at the rest of the class. "Right?"

"Hai!"

Sugai smiled and turned to her newest student. "Yosh, now please seat at the chair behind Ms. Souna and we can begin."

Kyuren gave a curt nod and made his way to the only available seat here, right behind Sona.

Sona kept her eyes up front, not wanting to look at Kyuren as he strode towards her. The young man passed by her and thanks to her devil senses, Sona had caught a whiff of Kyuren's scent.

It smelt of something sweet like fruit and of something cold like winter.

The Sitri heir felt a chill run down her back, but steeled herself once again. What happened back there? He just passed by her and…why did she react that way?

Kyuren placed his bag on the floor and sat down on the chair. Then the class went on like normal.

*After Class*

"Okay, that concludes us for today. Everyone's dismissed except for Kyuren-san. I'd like to have a word with you." Sugai announced as the rest of the class began filing out of the room.

Sona and Tsubaki got out last but Sona cast a glance at Kyuren who was talking to Sugai-san.

That Kyuren…Sona had her doubts about him, but he proved himself capable. When he was called by Sugai-san to answer a question, he flinched. Like the man wasn't paying attention at all.

The Sitri heir then remembered what Rias said about him being her match and doubted that assumption. But her doubt was misplaced when he had answered those problems correctly.

And that one time when a jealous boy from the back had launched a spit ball at him, Kyuren just raised his book and blocked it. Of course, the boy was disciplined, but Kyuren remained impassive, even with the girls were looking at him in awe.

'He's certainly smart and surprisingly sharp.' Sona had to admit, Kyuren was very knowledgeable. Though that was to be expected since he was one of the top students at NTNU. And his reflexes were also very good.

During the class, he minded his own business. She didn't know if he noticed her, or even remembered her, but he just stayed out of her way. Letting her do her own thing and giving her some space.

Well, at least Sona didn't have to worry about anything from him if he continued to act like this. He was well-behaved and Sona could see that he wouldn't cause that much trouble in his stay here.

Before Sona could delve further, the Sitri heir averted her eyes and began walking. 'I'm being too petty with this. I suppose my pride got the better of me yesterday. Even though he wasted my time yesterday, Kyuren's actually a nice fellow. Perhaps I can overlook that little incident before.' The Sitri heir thought to herself.

Well, judging from what she had seen in the two hours they were in close proximity, Kyuren an okay guy. Annoying sometimes, but okay. But that doesn't mean she'll try to be friends with him.

An acquaintance maybe, but not right now.

"Kyuren-san, I must say, I'm rather impressed with your performance in my class." Sugai began. "Though I don't really like that you've been zoning in and out like that."

"Truthfully, I have already learned this lesson." Kyuren said. "Not that I'm saying it's useless, it's just I already know it since I studied in NTNU."

Sugai was surprised. "You studied at NTNU?" She knew that the Norwegian University of Science and Technology was a top class school in Norway, but she didn't expect Kyuren to have studied there.

"Yes, so I hope you understand and forgive me that I'm a little…bored with things I have already learned."

"Well…I understand that." Sugai sighed. "But at least try to appear to be listening even though you already know it." She saw Kyuren nod. "Then, I'd like for you to know that you'll have to do some activities to catch up here and in your other subjects. If you need any help, don't hesitate to ask me or any other of the teachers."

"Hai, I won't."

"Okay, that should be it. You're free to leave."

Kyuren nodded and went on his way. Well, that went better than expected. 'Okay, looks like it's my break.' He thought to himself, remembering his schedule. 'I guess I could do for some food.'

Murayama groaned as she sat with Katase in the cafeteria. "I've had it with those three. They pull that shit again, I don't care if I get expelled or get sent to prison, I'm gonna kill them."

"Un, I totally agree with you." Katase growled. "I just wished I got in one more swing at Motohama. That way, he won't breed more like him."

Ever since the Perverted Trio had been targeting the Kendo Club, the girls had been itching to put them in their places one and for all.

That last stunt yesterday had been the final straw. They had put this up with the principal that this peeping had to stop or the three were looking at early deaths.

The school head had called the three up and warned them that IF they do this again, they would be expelled from Kuoh Academy.

Murayama and Katase were pissed at those three, but at least they had been told ahead of time thanks to a new student. The two blushed, remembering what that new student looked like.

"I really hope we could meet him again." Katase said. "I mean; it would be nice to thank him."

"Un, I would like to thank that guy." Murayama giggled. "And you gotta admit, he was quite the looked. Eh, Katase-chan?"

Katase looked away with a blush. "W-Well, yeah. The guy's really good looking, but I never really got to look at him that much."

"Yeah, we were too busy beating the shit out of Issei and his two tōsaku no friends." Murayama laughed.

The two girls continued to talk about things like the activities of their clubs, practice schedules, mock contests and the like when Katase spotted their mystery man coming into the cafeteria.

"Oi, is that him?" Katase pointed towards the entrance. Murayama turned around and sure enough, there was their mystery man.

'W-Wow…what a hunk.' Murayama gulped down the lump in her throat as he looked the guy up and down.

The man was wearing an overcoat and scarf alomg with the uniform. His black hair slicked back with a few spikes sticking out, and one lock of hair dangling over his face. His face...she couldn't believe how handsome he was.

And it would seem that the most of the cafeteria would agree.

"Yeah, that's him." Murayama replied, unable to tear her gaze away from the man.

Katase also couldn't avert her eyes. "S-Should we say hello and thank him now?"

"Sure...um...c'mon." It took a few seconds before the two got their nerves under control before Murayama and Katase stood up from their seats and went towards the young man.

Kyuren was looking for a place to sit, but it looked like the tables were all full. 'Hah, what a waste. Well, maybe I'll have more luck if I eat outside.' He checked the time and saw that there was still about an hour before his next class.

Before he could turn around, he was stopped when a voice called out to him. "Hey, wait up!"

He turned around and saw two girls coming towards him. Kyuren sighed internally. He was getting hungry and now this happens. 'What luck...'

"Yes?"

The two girl shuffled slightly, not really sure on what to say now. "Um, we just wanna thank you for warning us about Issei and his friends." The one with the brown hair said.

"Yeah, they've been peeping at us ever since they first got here. So...thanks." The two girls bowed.

Kyuren just smirked. He only told them because he wanted to see some perverts get pummeled into the ground. 'But I guess a little appreciation might do, as well.'

The young man waved them off. "Eh, it was nothing. Besides, I enjoyed watching your club pummel them to the ground."

Upon hearing his soothing voice, the two girls and those within earshot, gained a shade of pink on their cheeks. 'His voice...so soft and soothing.'

"Eh...sure. I'm Murayama, by the way." Murayama introduced herself, trying to keep the conversation going.

"And I'm Katase."

"Nice to meet the both of you. I'm Kyuren Avynzen. I'm a new student here." Kyuren introduced himself, thinking it was only fair that he did when these two ladies gave their names.

Upon learning his name, Murayama and Katase's eye widened in surprise. "W-Wait...you're K-Kyuren Avynzen?"

Kyuren raised an eyebrow. "Hai."

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"EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" The two ladies suddenly squealed out in fangirl fashion. "It's really him! I can't believe it's really him!" They were practically bouncing on the spot.

The rest of the cafeteria were looking at the two in surprise. Some girls wondering how they knew this extremely handsome man.

Kyuren grimaced slightly, scratching his left ear to get some feeling back from that squeal earlier. 'How can the human throat handle such a frequency and not get blown to bit?'

Murayama and Katase looked at him with awe and admiration in their eyes. "Mr. Kyuren, we're big fans of yours. I mean...I just can't believe you're actually here!"

Okay, that caught everyone by surprise. How did Murayama and Katase knew who this Kyuren was and why were they fans of him? Was he a celebrity or something?

"Uh..." Kyuren scratched the back of his head in embarrassment. He never would've thought he had fans here and he didn't know why. "How are you two my fan anyway?"

"We watched you compete in those martial arts tournaments." Katase began. "You're the undefeated champion in seven competitions." She said with Murayama nodding in agreement.

Despite himself, Kyuren managed a small smirk. 'Well, someone's keeping track.' He chuckled to himself, now knowing how he got fans. Well, the same did happen back in Norway.

"Heh, well, I'm flattered but-" Before he could finish, the two girls held out a piece of paper and a pen.

"Can we have your autograph?" They asked at the same time. Doing that puppy dog eyes routine.

Kyuren was a little put off at being interrupted but he didn't let it show. Besides, how can he say no to the dreaded puppy dog eyes…actually he can say no, most men were just too wimpy.

"Oh…all right." The girls smiled brightly and Kyuren both signed their papers. 'I really hope this isn't going to be a common occurrence.' Kyuren came here mostly because his mother wanted him to be outside more, not face a horde of fangirls.

He already had that in Norway.

"Thanks, Kyuren-kun!" Murayama and Katase said. "Why don't you come sit at our table?" They suggested, wanting to talk to their idol. Most of the girls got a little jealous that these two knew who this hunk was and were getting close to him.

"As much as I'd love to, I'm gonna have to decline." Kyuren said that made the girls a little disheartened and turned to leave. "See you two around."

"Hey, wait!" Murayama called out. Kyuren halted a step and turned back. "Uh…" Murayama was unsure what to say. "Maybe…you can visit the Kendo Club sometimes…Maybe give us some pointer?"

Kyuren thought Murayama's offer over. While he had experience in handling different kinds of weapons, where he truly excelled at was hand to hand combat. But it couldn't hurt to see what the Kendo Club had to offer. "When?"

Katase and Murayama both had enormous grins on their faces when he asked. That means he'll consider it. "How about Wednesday? The club's got a practice session tomorrow. Around noon?"

"I'll think about it." With that, Kyuren walked out of the cafeteria to eat outside.

The two girls went back to their table while looking at their autographed paper. "Oh, I can't wait to tell everybody about this!" Murayama giggled just as numerous other girls came to her asking question.

"So, that's the guy who ratted us out, huh?" Matsuda growled, glaring at the new kid's back. Him and his pals were sitting at their own table and they saw everything.

Let's just say they were a bit envious with the new guy's luck with the ladies.

"And he even got Murayama and Katase-chan to invite him into their club." Motohama cried anime tears. "I'm so jealous of that guy! Getting some action with the Kendo Club on the first try!"

"That's so unfair." Issei groaned out. "That guy gets the Kendo Club as fans and if we even try to peep on them again, we're gone."

"Hey, there's always the Tennis Club."

Issei looked at Matsuda with a deadpanned expression. "And where do you think they shower? Argh! I' heading out guys. I need some time for myself."

"Okay, man. See ya'."

Issei walked out of the cafeteria a little down. 'Man, this is some bullshit. Now, I can't look at Murayama-san or Katase-san' or any other Kendo Club girls' tits anymore thanks to that guy."

The boy lived for oppai. Issei wanted nothing more than to see all the breasts in the world and massage them in his hands. Suck on them, bury his face in them. Hell, maybe even score the big time with a girl!

Issei gained a perverted expression, his mind clouded by images of breasts bouncing and girls giving him strip teases. 'What I wouldn't give for a chick to let me touch their jugs.'

Dazed by his own perverted fantasies, Issei ran by someone and fall on his ass. "Oi, watch where you're going!"

Issei looked up and saw that he ran into someone's back. That someone was a guy, no denying that. "I am watching where I'm going." The guy turned around and stared at Issei. "What about you?"

Issei's eyes widened in surprise, the guy who he ran into was the same guy that made the whole cafeteria stop. The same prick that ratted him out to the Kendo Club. "You." He groaned, standing up.

Kyuren looked to his left and right before returning his gaze towards Issei. "Me?"

"Yeah, you! You're the guy that snitched to the Kendo Club!" Issei pointed to Kyuren in an accusing manner.

"So what if I did, what's your point?"

Issei growled and clenched his fist. "I could've seen those girls oppais but you had to go and tell them. Now, we can't even get near the club or get expelled. It's all your fault, you fucking asshole!"

Kyuren raised an eyebrow. Well, he had heard of petty reasons, but this is probably one of those that really made no sense whatsoever. And this fool was blaming him for ruining his voyeurism session? 'What is the world coming to?'

The dark haired boy gave a smirk and chuckled. "And pray tell why exactly am I at fault for telling those young ladies that they were being spied on Mr...uh...who are you again?"

"The name's Issei. Issei Hyoudou. And yeah, this whole damn thing's your fault."

'I can't believe this boy.' Kyuren thought to himself. "Hm, are you...all right in the head? Because you're blaming someone for your own doing."

Issei glared harder as a crowd slowly formed. "So what?! Because of you and your big mouth, I can't go to the Kendo Club again and I don't care if you are a champion, you're going down!" Blindingly, he charged at Kyuren with his fist cocked.

Kyuren however, just sighed. Really, this was just too ridiculous. How did this happen anyway? He was just minding his own damn business then suddenly; someone ran into him.

He was going to help that person but said person just had to run his mouth. And now, that idiot had the audacity to blame him for his own troubles and faults. 'Well, this is high school after all.'

Hearing someone running, Kyuren looked up and saw that Issei boy running at him, ready to deliver a punch. 'Hah, gotta end this quickly. Only have forty minutes before my next class comes on...and I'm really hungry!'

Kyuren just stood there as Issei moved in closer; the students chanting fight again and again. Once Issei was in range, he launched his fist towards Kyuren's face. '...Sometimes, it pays to have great reflexes.'

Issei was sure he got the bastard, he wasn't even moving! Probably scared to death so he couldn't move. 'Heh, so much for being a karate champion or shit.'

Just before Issei's fist could connect to his face, Kyuren swatted it away with his hand to the right and Issei's fist ran into the wall.

CRACK!

"YAAAHH!" Issei cried out in pain. 'I think my hand's broken.'

As the boy fell to his knees in agony, Kyuren couldn't help but chuckle. "You really need to learn how to punch, kid. That aside, get yourself looked at." Kyuren turned around and went on his way.

"You'll need your hands for your...other activities."

CLING!

"That'll be one hundred and thirty-six yen." The cashier of a local convenience store said and Kyuren gave him just that. "Here you go, enjoy your meal."

"Arigato." Kyuren then walked to an open table and sat down with his meal. A small serving of tempura and rice with a can of coke.

Though it was a small serving, that should hold him over for a few more hours.

Kyuren looked at his watch and saw that he had about thirty minutes left. More than enough time to finish his meal and get back to class.

"Well, let's get to eating. Itadakimasu." Kyuren bowed his head lightly before grabbing his spork. He cut a piece of tempura and dipped in some sauce, but before he could get it into his mouth, his phone rang.

"Aw, c'mon! Can't a guy get some peace and quiet to eat?! Is that too much to ask for?!"

Letting out a groan of irritation, Kyuren fished his phone from his pocket and clicked on the call button. "Yeah, this is Kyuren speaking."

"Kyuren-san, this is Asama Hayate. Where are you?" Azama sounded serious. This...could be a problem.

"In a nearby convenience store, having my break. Is something the matter?" Kyuren already had a guess what it was, but he just want to be sure.

"It's about Issei Hyoudou. Finish your break and come to my office as soon as your classes are over. Okay?"

"Hai." Kyuren responded and the call ended. Pocketing the phone, he let out an irritated sigh. Ten minutes. That's all he asks for, ten minutes of isolation. Is it that really too much to ask in this country?

'Ah, to hell with it.' Kyuren then proceeded to eat his meal.

"Kyuren-san, do you mind explaining to me why is Issei Hyoudou in the school infirmary?" Azama asked.

Kyuren was seated in front of the man and he looked at him with serious eyes that would make children cower. But Kyuren was not a kid anymore. Besides, he did nothing wrong...yet.

"Well, I was just walking down the hall, trying to go outside for a bite to eat. Until I felt someone crash into my back. I would've helped that person up, but he started bad mouthing me, so I stayed my hand."

Azama motioned for him to stop. "And you dislocated one of his finger?"

Kyuren shook his head. "No, I wouldn't cause trouble on my first day. Well, I was just about to leave when the boy started blaming me for...what did he say...for him and his friends not being able to peep at the showers again or risk expulsion."

"And then?"

"Well, to be honest, I didn't even lift a hand. I told him to not blame me for his own idiotic tendencies. He took offense to that and tried to attack. I deflected his fist but I didn't know his fist would go to the wall."

Azama nodded and sighed. "Okay...your side checks out with the students we've asked. All right, even though you didn't start it, you did inadvertently injured a student albeit in self defense. So I'll just let you off with a warning."

'That's better than detention. I don't think I can maintain my sanity for two hours of doing nothing as some teacher drones on about the rules again. Once was torture enough.'

"And I assume Issei's going to get detention?"

"Not right now. Tomorrow though, he'll definitely get his punishment."

Kyuren nodded. "Well, if there's nothing else, I think I'll be going now."

"Yes, just stay out of trouble."

The younger man just chuckled. "I'll see what I can do about that." Kyuren stood up and bowed to Azama. "Goodbye, Azama-san." He turned around and made his way to the door, but his attention was again called. 'Son of a...'

"Oh, before I forget." Azama grabbed a folder from his desk and held it out for Kyuren to take. "Can you take this to the Student Council? It's a list of events that are going to happen this year and I want them to know what to expect."

Kyuren took the folder and nodded. "Okay, I was about to go home, but sure." He gave a strained smile before going out the door.

Once he was out the door, Kyuren smacked his face with the folder. 'Of all the stupid fucking goddamn dritts in the world...' After a few seconds, Kyuren had calmed down enough and went on his way to the Student Council.

Sona was sitting on the a table, in front of her was a chess board and opposite her was Rias Gremory for their friendly bout at this game.

The Student Council was lounging around the room, having nothing to do at the moment. Contracts were slow today so they could use the time to relax.

"So, what do you think about Issei picking a fight with Kyuren?" Rias asked Sona who moved a piece.

"I have nothing to say. This doesn't concern me." She responded. What Kyuren does was not her concern. For all Sona cared, that man could do what he liked if those were within the rules.

Rias sighed. "Well, he did injured Issei. You're sure you're not going to punish him for it?"

"As I recall, it was that idiot pervert that started the fight and Kyuren was only defending himself. The CCTVs can attest to that." Sona sipped on a glass of water. "At most, he'll only receive a warning."

"I guess Issei did pick a fight with the wrong guy."

"On another note, are you sure you want him in your peerage, Rias?"

Rias nodded. "I'm sure. I'm just waiting for the right time. But you do feel something odd, right?" Rias asked, turning serious.

"Hai." Sona nodded. She had felt something too. It was far too small to merit immediate action, but large enough to cause a little uneasiness. "I can't be sure but we'll keep our eyes open. There's something going on."

The Gremory heir couldn't agree more. She didn't know what it was, but if there was something going on and someone was behind it, it would not go unpunished.

There was a knock on the door. "Come in." Sona called out and the door opened. She raised an eyebrow when Kyuren had entered.

"Sorry to intrude, but Azama-san said to bring this to you. A list of this year's events, he said." Kyuren held up the folder.

Saji looked at him briefly before averting his eyes. He was still a little pissed that Kyuren had wasted a whole day for nothing, but Sona had told thm all that it was not worth it so he just kept quiet.

Tsubaki also didn't like him, but he was tolerable to be around.

Sona nodded. "Arigato. You may place it on the desk." She pointed to the table behind her and Kyuren nodded.

He strode towards the table, aware that eyes were following him. But he didn't care in the slightest. Kyuren just wanted to do this one last request then go home. He placed the folder on the desk then turned around, ready to leave.

While he was passing by Rias and Sona, he saw that they were locked in a chess match and couldn't help but observe. Looks like the red haired girl was in a corner.

"Who's turn is it?" He asked.

"Mine." Rias responded as her hand moved to a piece before retracting it.

Smart move because that would've left her open. But Kyuren could see that Sona's king was discreetly exposed as well, and red's queen had a clear shot at it. How she didn't notice it was anyone's guess.

Well, Kyuren could just walk away, but red looked like she was really struggling. 'Hm... knulle det.'

Kyuren reached for red's queen and moved it to Sona's king and claimed it. He could see red's surprised expression, realizing that that was a possible move. Kyuren gave her the king piece before heading out.

Rias held Sona's king piece in her hand with shock filled eyes. This...this was a... "Checkmate."

With just that one word, everyone in the room stopped what they were doing and stared at Rias in surprise. They had seen everything and couldn't believe it, Rias had won and it was thanks to Kyuren.

The Gremory heir was still in shock, she looked at Sona and her shock turned to worry. The Sitri heir had barely moved a muscle with her face blank of emotion and her eyes glued to the board.

"...Um...I think it's time for us to go." Rias gulped. "Let's go, Akeno."

"Right." She replied and the two hurried out of the Council room.

"Uh...I think I have something to do in...the library. If you'll excuse me, Sona-sama." Tsubaki stuttered as she and the rest of the peerage clamored out of the room, knowing that Sona would explode any second.

The Sitri heir was now all alone in the room. After a few seconds, Sona raised a shaky hand towards her glasses. Once her glasses were off, she slowly stood up from her chair and breathed deeply.

Kyuren was walking towards the building exit when he heard this.

"KYUREEEEEEN!"

Someone shouted his name. Those in the halls with him were startled, but Kyuren just kept walking. Whoever that was could hunt him down for all he cared.

He was going home

Issei Hyoudou was not having a good day. Here he was, walking home as the sun sets on a bridge, his hand wrapped in some bandages.

'Man, this fucking hurts.' He held his injured hand in his other. 'Damn that Kyuren guy for dislocating a finger. Well, I did pick a fight with him.'

Issei was many things, a pervert, a worshipper of his breast goddess, but he was also a man who can own up to his mistakes. It was really his fault for what happened to him. Kyuren was just being a nice guy and then Issei just had to run his damn mouth.

"Aw, man. First, I get banned from peeping at the Kendo Club, I get my finger dislocated, then I get detention." Issei leaned on the rails and banged his head on the metal. "This day can't get any worse."

"Um, excuse me." A soft female voice called. "Are you Issei Hyoudou from Kuoh Academy? Or am I wrong?"

Issie lifted his head off the railing and looked at who spoke. "Hai." It was a girl, a very attractive girl.

She was an attractive young woman with violet eyes, long black hair, a slender body, and large boob. She was wearing some kind of school uniform that consisted of a dark red jacket with a P embroidered in gold on the left side of her chest, a white undershirt, a red bow, and a green skirt with a thin white strip around the lower end.

'Wow...what's a girl like her doing here? Is this a sign or something?!' Issei thought to himself as a car roared past them.

Looking behind his rearview mirror, Kyuren saw that that Issei boy was talking to some girl. She was either an idiot for even approaching that perverted pig, or she also had some sort of beef with the boy.

Either way, Kyuren didn't care.

Grabbing the stick shift, Kyuren shifted to second gear and punched it. It was time to go home.