It was just the beginning of the year and things were already in full swing. “That reminds me, I haven’t prayed yet.”
“Ah, I as well.”
“““Ah, dear Lord.”””
Xenovia and Irina as well as Asia, those three began praying! “What a devoted prayer! I also need to try!”
“Hahaha, everyone is rather interesting. Also…”
Even Kunou and Yasaka-san started copying the Church trio! …Why did this happen at Fushimi Inari Taisha during the New Year…? I simply couldn’t understand. These trivial things continued as we went on, and I finally reached the shrine at the summit, where I then put my hands together to make a wish. My wish is…for everyone to be healthy! That was first! Then I want to be able to make my harem in peace! That was very, very important! The third is ecchi! I hope that this year I’ll be able to encounter many ecchi pleasures! If a few of my wishes could be granted then that would be the best! Next to me, the sound of talking and praying wafted into my ears. “…When you wish, you need to give your own address and given name clearly to the God, wouldn’t that be better? Do you understand, Gya-kun?”
“Eh?! I-I didn’t know Koneko-chan! N-Need to do it again!”
After being asked by Koneko-chan, Gya-suke hurriedly started wishing for the second time. “Oh well, Gya-suke. The shrines have several different factions, this one is Inarifocused, so it’s best to make a related wish. But, I will probably come here during my school trip in autumn, so I can make another wish then.”
“Ah, I’m really looking forward to the school trip! Although Kyoto in winter is nice, I also want to have a good tour of Kyoto during autumn!”
Ravel exclaimed, with both her eyes sparkling. That’s right. Koneko-chan, Gasper and Ravel will be second year students starting this spring, and they have a school trip during autumn. How scary, they’ll be going to Kyoto just like Rias and I did. …Although they probably won’t be attacked like I was…. “I made a wish, I hope that Fafnir-san can recover quickly.”
Asia said Fafnir fought with the determination to die for the sake of protecting Asia against Rizevim, after exhausting all his power, he entered a state of temporary hibernation. …He showed a dragon’s ‘Outrage’—. When he put all his effort into protecting the people important to him, that sight has already been engraved into my mind. Recover quickly, Golden Dragon King. Even you, are an important partner to me. My eyes suddenly focused to the side, where Xenovia was praying. “What did you wish for?”
Xenovia kept her eyes closed, and replied
“…This year, I will definitely have Ise’s children.”
“H-Hey! Wishing to have a baby will not come true! Anyway, what is your wish…?”
Seeing my expression, Xenovia laughed. “Hahaha, I was half-joking. —Ah, I was hoping to have a smooth election. Even though I’m not sure if this God will grant the wishes of a devil.”
Well at this time, it’s only natural for her to wish for this. “Still, you do want to win with your own strength right?”
Hearing my words, Xenovia smiled confidently. “Of course. Victory or defeat, it’s only meaningful if you put in your best effort.”
Her face showed an expression of determination. Incredible! Such an admirable expression. Xenovia was planning to go all out for the Student Council elections from the start of the New Year. This was the usual Xenovia who feared nothing! After praying, Xenovia turned to me — and suddenly grabbed my face with both her hands! “Well, give me good luck.”
Then, her face leaned closer to mine — and our lips overlapped with each other Aaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!? It was such an unexpected development, which made me too surprised, and I subconsciously stepped back! B-B-B-B-Be-Because! S-Suddenly it became like this! So suddenly — she just kissed me! Everyone else was also startled and astonished by it! “—! W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-Wh-Wh-Wh-What did you do!”
I completely panicked! I was certain that my face was completely red! Xenovia slid her finger over her lips, and laughed with amusement. “Haha, it looks like you have many weaknesses, Ise. For my wish to be elected president to come true, I’ll accept that kiss.”
…Using a kiss to make a wish! What is this! Really! The New Year had just begun and this had happened…! Did the wish I just made take effect this quickly?! I should first thank the God here, right?! No, I hope that I’ll have an even more passionate and romantic kiss! Ah, although the surprise was very much like Xenovia’s style! “Irina, how does it feel? I should also try calling Ise ‘Darling’.”
Xenovia made a ‘V’-signat Irina. “Uwaahhh!”
Irina’s eyes were full of tears and she frowned all of a sudden! From behind her, Rias’s sigh could be heard followed by Akeno-san’s voice. “…Now, it looks like it won’t be as easy as last year.”
“Ara, let’s hope you can take the lead from the other girls, I’m looking forward to it, you know?”
Just like this, with a New Year — the third trimester was about to begin! The winter break came to an end, and Kuoh Academy entered the third trimester. Besides the third year students who have more freedom, the first and second year students continued as usual as they had to attend school every day. Because today was a half-holiday, after roll call and the opening ceremony, it was time for club activities. It was the important first day for the Occult Research Club to begin working under the new arrangement! The first years and second years were also gathered in the club room, around the new President to decide on the club activities. After Ravel took the tea which was prepared (Akeno-san who took care of this before had passed the duty on to Ravel) and served it to everyone, the meeting began. …But, there was a sudden silence between everyone. It became like this, because our new President had absolutely no idea where to begin. I wondered and asked the new Buchou Asia
“Buchou, what are we going to do for the third semester’s activities?”
“……”
And Asia — seemed like she didn’t expect her name to be called, and glanced around. “Buchou, Asia-buchou—”
I sighed, then called out to her again. Then, Asia seemed like she finally realised, and got up in a panic. “Ah, yes! S-Sorry! Because I didn’t think you were calling me…”
…Hmm, that was said with Asia’s style, or should I say that it was very innocent and pure. Everyone showed an understanding smile towards her. “Well, it is only the beginning.”
I said as I scratched my cheek. The first day. Regardless, it’s just changed too much. The new Fukubuchou Kiba also agreed. “Well said. Because Rias-zenbuchou is no longer here, it probably feels quite hard to understand the new environment. We’ll get used to it little by little. First, why don’t we all write down our ambitions, that would be nice.”
Calligraphy. This new style of things isn’t bad. It’s something the previous Occult Research Club probably wouldn’t do. It’s necessary to try new things. “Speaking of which, where are Rias and Akeno-san?”
I asked.