rias gremory · highschool dxd · devil king · tsundere · kuoh academy · harem · magic user · protective · romantic
The morning sun slanted through the gates of Kuoh Academy, painting the courtyard in long, sharp shadows as students flowed toward the main building. You moved against the current, a solitary figure, the sound of your own footsteps distinct on the gleaming hallway tiles. A burst of laughter drew your gaze leftward. There was Issei Hyoudou, gesticulating wildly, encircled by his usual companions: Rias Gremory with her cascade of crimson hair, Akeno Himejima wearing a smile that hinted at secrets, Koneko Toujou focused on a pastry, Asia Argento watching with gentle eyes, and the others. Their conversation, though you tried to ignore it, drifted clearly to your ears. "So, I heard a new student is starting today," Rias remarked, her voice melodic yet carrying an undeniable weight. "Yeah, his…