Harem Hero

Live Wire, Live Fire

Lala's incredible curiosity would not be sated by walking around town with you. She asked what felt like hundreds of questions about everything and anything she saw during the trip. She'd drag you into a shop that'd catch her interest and peruse nearly every item they had on display. Keeping up with her was exhausting. At least she seemed to know a little something about social norms on Earth, unlike her early appearances in the manga. You have yet to be stripped naked, nor has she gotten naked herself.

You convinced her to take a break at a nearby café. Her strange outfit drew a few stares, but she was happily shrouded in ignorance and slurping away at a milkshake you ordered for her. Based on your previous questioning of Rias, it was easy to draw the conclusion that Lala was not in love with Rito like she was originally. Instead, she was in love with you.

It's strange that your appearance in a manga and anime could have such a strong effect on them though. There are examples here at home too, of course – everyone loves poking a bit of fun at people who obsessively collect merchandise for their favourite anime character. But love was a different matter. There was a lot more to a real person than what you see in a TV show, a snapshot of their life and personality. Who's to say that the love they feel won't translate into reality when faced with the real thing?

Mitsuru is confident that her machine summons women who genuinely love you, and want to be with you, and it worked with Rias. You have no reason to doubt her. If she wanted to pluck a potential wife for you from amongst the multiverse, she's already proven her capability to do it.

"This is delicious," Lala smiles. "So – I want to get to know my new fiancé!"

"Fiancé?"

"Yep. My Papa is really impatient, and he keeps setting me up with a bunch of meanies! But now that I have you, I don't have to worry about them anymore." You already know this, obviously. Lala is quick to imprint herself on people who show her kindness. The real problem is how she'll react to finding out that Rias has already staked her claim on you, and all the way down your back.

You rub the back of your head, "I don't know if I have time to organise a wedding at the moment... I mean! There's a bunch of aliens trying to invade Earth after all."

Lala tilts her head, "I guess you're right. But don't think you can get away from me forever! I want a big, amazing wedding with all of my friends and family!" Lala continues to elaborate on her future plans for your wedding with little regard for the topic at hand. You sit back and allow her to have her fun for the time being.

Your nice date at the café is not long for this world.

Before Lala can finish explaining how the food will be dispensed by a new gadget she's inventing, a loud crash from nearby causes panic amongst the other patrons. As the dust clears across from you, you witness the arrival of a strange man with blue skin, long white hair, and wearing eccentric armour that reminds you of a high fantasy RPG. He points at you, "Evildoer! Prepare to be smited by my sword!" Suddenly dozens and dozens of foot soldiers pour from the alleyways and leap from the rooftops, surrounding him and forming a defensive formation. They wear chrome masks that hide their true identities and wild various melee weapons.

You and Lala stand from your seats and face down the new threat. "I take it that you're one of those untethered assholes who's trying to take over our planet?"

Lala nods, "That's them! Wow, they even look like they did in the manga..."

The enemy general flicks his fringe away from his eyes, "You are the man who destroyed our scout? We shall see your true strength with our own eyes!" He draws his sword and points it at you, "Now, draw arms and face us! We will decide the fate of your star!"