DxD: Matsuda!

     Well with my hand still caught in her cookie-jar, I decided from my many experiences to not yank my hand out like it was on fire! This action would actually hurt a woman's pride! So I put on a warm smile and tell Momo,"Thank you for pouring me my sake!" I then gently squeeze her thigh then pull my hand out at a normal speed......I am so embarrassed!!!!

     With a bit of blush on her face she nods and says,"I-It was my pleasure...."

     When Reya came back to her spot she saw Momo there and then just sat to the right of Momo not letting her move away from me......sigh.

     Well the meal finally finished and Momo just poured my drinks like normal for the rest of it, then we all went back to the hotel together.

     The second day’s activities started with taking a bus from near the Kyoto railway station to the stop at Kiyomizu-dera.

     Aika is teasing the other girls with the old rumors,"I heard this was called the Three Year Slope. If you fall over here, it means you will die in three years, eh?" We are on the steps like in the anime.....

     Xenovia says,"The Japanese sure put some scary curses in their sloped paths." She really believed it! But this is one of her cute sides. And thanks to her comments Asia, Ingvild, and Irina are holding onto me! I am surrounded by naive girls....and Irina holding me is nerve-wracking!

     At the end of the sloped path, the massive gates appeared! This was Kiyomizu-dera! Passing through the entrance to Niou gates, let’s go to Kiyomizu-dera!

     Xenovia excitedly points,"Look, Asia! This temple gathers the essence of pagan culture!"

     Asia just goes with her flow,"Yes! You can feel its history from its appearance!" Um Asia dear your being suckered into Kool-aid drinking!

     Irina smiles like she is cheering up everyone and says,"Cheers to pagans!"

     In their excitement, the church trio were making some very inappropriate comments!

     I see Ingvild going to join in on their shame and I pull her back into my arms and whisper,"My dear please don't get close to them right now, you might catch their silly sickness. Just stay cute and elegant!" She just smiles and blushes at the fact I am holding her.

     Within the temple, there was a small shrine used for praying for passing grades and love wishes. I was forced to do love compatibility with all the girls and the only one with a dreadful match was poor Aika! After I kissed her she relaxed! Murayama got the second best match and was glowing....But my kick to the balls was, Irina got one that said we were a match made in Heaven?! I think big G is fucking with me now. It is a good thing she will fall if she does anything with me so I am not worried about her....

     Issei asks,"Why do girls basically throw themselves at you? Maybe it's your sacred gear...It attracts all the women to you.....Damn your gear is the best!" I just sigh at my stupid luck with females!

     We made a quick round of the temple, bought some souvenirs, and then walked to the bus station.

     Next is the Ginkaku-ji! Boarding the bus towards there, we left Kiyomizu-dera.

     Reaching Ginkaku-ji and seeing the temple, Xenovia’s first words were,"It’s not actually silver!?" She was so depressed I had to hug her for like five minutes.....

     After making the rounds at Ginkaku-ji, we stopped for lunch nearby and continued to the next destination, Kinkaku-ji. Of course, we also bought related souvenirs at Ginkaku-ji.

     Reaching Kinkaku-ji, the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Xenovia happily screamed,"Gold! This time it really is gold!" Thankfully she recovered...I think this was in the show right?

     Xuelan says,"But gold buildings are plentiful in the Underworld?" I pinched her butt and whisper,"Don't spoil her good mood!" She just laughs at me.

     A female voice shouts,"Ah, pervert! Molester!" A man was being stopped by some staff.

     "B-Breasts! Give me breasts!" He is grabbing at the woman's chest. Even Kinkaku-ji had molesters. Man, it sure ruins the sightseeing mood.

     Coriana says,"Another molester. Now that it’s mentioned, the television news this morning also reported about them. There was one at the Sensoji Shrine too. And at the railway station yesterday. There seems to be rather too many molesters."

     I point at Issei and say,"Actually that is his power and potential growing in the city! This is the energy he will need to change his sacred gear! he will gain a sub-species of Balance Breaker!"

     Issei shakily says,"I cant believe that is all my fault! I want to cry!" The girls take one step away from him and now he is crying!

     We then stopped in a tea house for some drinks and after a while of teasing Issei, we noticed all the customers fall asleep at their spots and we all stood alert.

     The only person still standing was the waitress. She has revealed her fox ears and tail... Not human. Taking a look, more of those fox eared guys have appeared and all the normal tourists are still asleep.

     The fox woman put up her hands and said,"I was called by Azazel to welcome you guys."

     I look into her eyes and say,"Called by Azazel? In the future just ask instead of sending a group like this!" My gear says she is telling the truth so I surveyed the surroundings, different from the youkai who attacked us yesterday.

     Rose came in and said,"The misunderstanding has been cleared. The kyuubi's daughter wants to apologize to you all." I just look at Rose with the why did you not call me look...She blushed knowing what my hand gesture meant.

     "I am the fox youkai who serves the monarch of the kyuubi. We are most sorry for last time. Please come with us, as our princess would like to apologize to you all." the fox youkai continued to speak. "To the Inner Capital where we Kyoto youkai live. Devil King and the Fallen Angel Governor are already there."

     On our way to the gate I scolded Rose for not bringing her phone with her.....Apparently that's why she could not call........So Rose put a smile on her face and kissed me......OK I am all better now....Damn who taught her that?!

     We then walked into  a secluded torii gate at Kinkaku-ji, we passed through there and entered a different world. A dark space with a unique atmosphere. The many residents welcomed us. A single-eyed youkai with a large face, kappa yokai with dishes on their heads, tanuki walking upright and other creatures from Japanese legend. Like the streets of the Edo period, ancient houses were lined up, and strange creatures revealed their faces from the doors, windows and passageways. We followed the fox lady towards the princess’ residence.

     "This is the place where most Kyoto youkai live. I remember you devils have used bounded fields in the Rating Game. So why don’t you think of this space as something created in a similar way. We call this place the [backstreets] or the [Inner Capital] and other names. Of course, just like devils, there are those who live out there on the surface of Kyoto."

     Passing through rows of residences, we entered a forest with a river flowing through it. Venturing deeper, a massive red torii appeared. Before us was a huge mansion, giving off a feeling of ancient majesty.

     Ah, in front of the torii, Azazel and Serafall in a kimono were there waiting.

     Azazel still grins at me, for last night and says,"Oh, you have arrived."

     Serafall in her elegant mode also greets us,"Ah, hello everyone!"

     Instead of a Miko outfit, Kunou was wearing a fancy feathery kimono like a princess from the warring states era,"I am Kunou, the daughter of Yasaka, the administrator of the yokai living in inner and outer Kyoto." After her self introduction, she bowed her head deeply. "I am really sorry for last time. Attacking you without investigating deeply, please forgive me."

     I just wave my hand and say,"We of the Gremory have no issue with that brief encounter....None of us were harmed in any way. So just focus on what's important."

     Issei scratching his head seeing a little girl acting like this said,"We understand your actions and have no hard feelings, that’s how we feel, I’m fine too. Please lift your head."

     "But, but..." That incident actually troubled her.

     Issei knelt down and made eye contact with the young Kunou,"So, Kunou, you’re really worried about your mother, right?"

     Kunou with emotion in her small voice says,"Yes, of course."

     Issei smiles and says,"If that’s the case, then making a mistake is understandable. Of course, this could cause problems and make it unpleasant for others. But Kunou, you have already apologized. You apologized because you understand you were mistaken, is that right?" Issei may have not yet learned how to treat a woman's feelings, but when it comes to children...He is really good with them. Plus I don't want to draw Kunou's attention to myself.

     "Of course." She is now feeling better.....

     Issei placed his hand on her shoulder and smiled, continuing,"If that’s the case, we won’t blame Kunou."

     Hearing Issei's words, Kunou’s face went red and spoke in a timid voice,"Thank you. Though I am very sorry for my mistake... but please, I beg you all! Please lend your strength to save my mother!" The painful cry for help from a young girl.

     We had been taken into the mansion. In the great hall, Kunou had taken her seat.

     Azazel is complaining,"Sigh, once the various factions decided to ally, this kind of thing has been happening. Last time with Odin, Loki came, right? This time, the enemies are the terrorists."

     On Kunou’s side were the fox lady from before and a long nosed old man. The old man was the leader of the tengu, and had a deep relationship with the kyuubi since ancient times. He looked sincerely worried about the kidnapped Yasaka as well as her daughter Kunou.

     "Governor Azazel, Devil King Leviathan, could you help find a way to save Yasaka? No matter what, we pledge our full cooperation." The old tengu made such a request.

     He handed over a portrait for us to look at. A beautiful blonde mature woman in a priestess outfit. Fox ears upright on her head.

     I just clenched my fist because this was the exact woman in my dream......Now I know what I saw was really there, my gear must have shown that vision to me...why?

     Rose and Coriana both noticed my displeased face and both held one of my hands.....This helped to calm my mixed feelings.

     Issei was almost drooling as he said,"This is the portrait of Yasaka?" Yes she is that hot to cause his small, nosebleed..... sigh.

     Azazel explains to the three youkai,"What we can be certain of is that the kidnappers are still in Kyoto! The young Gremory here has seen visions of Yasaka being alive and in the Hero faction custody. Also the flow of Ki in all the regions of Kyoto is still stable. The nine-tailed fox is an existence responsible for maintaining the balance of Ki flowing from the different areas of this land. Kyoto itself can be considered a large-scale force field. If the kyuubi left this land or was killed, then Kyoto will undergo dramatic changes. Since there are no signs of that, it means Yasaka is still fine, and the kidnappers are likely still around." 

     Even though Azazel knows I am prepared he tells our group,"Looks like this time you guys will be involved, due to the lack of manpower. Especially since you are experienced in fighting strong beings, and we will be needing your power against the Hero Faction. It’s a shame, but please be prepared for the worst. I will be responsible for contacting Kiba and the Sitri servants who are not here. Before that, please continue to enjoy your trip, but we will be counting on you in an emergency!"

     Kunou placed her palms together and bowed her head deeply. The fox lady and the old tengu also bowed with her,"I beg you all. Please, please lend your power to save my mother No, please lend your power to me. I beg you."

     I look at the small fox girl and tell her,"I said it before right? Your mother called for my help.....And I have been preparing for this day for a year, so leave it to us!" Unfortunately she does not understand my words but that's alright....Those words are for my conviction........

     Afterwards our group continued our tour and went for a late lunch. Buffets were truly the best. And everything looked so high class. Returning to the hotel, we met up with Kiba and the Sitri servants to plan the next step. 

     Tomorrow we were planning on visiting Storm Mountain, Arashiyama, and it looks like Kunou will meet us there as our tour-guide. Kunou wanted to apologize by being our tour guide. I wanted to decline but she insisted it was fine. Since she wanted to do it no matter what, we could only accept her offer. However, it was actually Azazel who told us to accept.  This is the first step in the cooperation of the Underworld with the youkai. The daughter of the yokai leader was a super VIP. Tomorrow, we must make sure nothing embarrassing is done. But if it is like the show, this will be bad....sigh.

     That night, having finished dinner and taken a bath, I was lying in bed in my room. *knock* *knock* Someone was knocking at the door.........?