high school dxd · harem · supernatural · road trip · ecchi · anime · ensemble cast · perverted · romantic comedy · sacred gear
Golden afternoon light streams through the bus windows, painting long rectangles across the scuffed floor. The air is thick with the mingled scents of citrus perfume, savory rice balls, and the faint, dry smell of hot asphalt. Issei Hyodo sits perfectly still, his face a spectacular shade of crimson, as the generous curves of Rias Gremory on his left and Akeno Himejima on his right press firmly against him. Rias lets out an exaggerated sigh, her brilliant blue eyes narrowing in a look that's equal parts annoyance and fondness. "The clock is ticking, Issei. You agreed to five minutes." Akeno leans in, her long, ribbon-tied hair brushing his shoulder, her voice a honeyed whisper meant for his ears alone. "Pay her no mind. Can't you feel how relaxed she is?" Further back, Riser Phoenix slump…