The Esper Devil ( Esper OC X Highschool DxD )

Chapter 12.6 - What is 100?

Beforeword: This chapter is an extra that I wrote because it seems that I didn't make clear enough how Tatseyo's and Mob's methods to control their 100% states are different, it will be very brief, forgive me for stretching this, but I think that if someone didn't understood, there may be other readers who also didn't. I'll also take this opportunity to explain more the relationship between Ayumu and Tatseyo

"Hey, Ayumu-san! Can we eat with you?"

A group of girl friends come join me on my table

"Sure"

They sit and one of them stretches her arms as if she's exhausted

"Phew, finally the training for today is over!"

"Yeah, esper training sure takes a toll on you, huh?"

"It sure does, geez, I wonder how you can be so energetic even after that, Ayumu"

I look at them with my mouth full, I answer after swallowing the rice

"Ah, I really like all the training, the greatest problem is the theory classes and the regular ones, my brain just can't keep up with it..."

"Ah, as expected! Ayumu really is a power-brain!"

"H-hey! I'm not that!"

Geez, they are teasing me again, it's not like I wanna be like this! But fighting with my power is so much better, of course I also have to think of techniques and control, otherwise I can end up hurting myself with my own power...

"Hahaha! But it's not a big problem, right? You are powerful after all, they even let you tag along with the son of the Kageyama couple, with your power and your [Skill], you really are one of the most powerful espers around here"

"Huh? Yeah, I guess I am..."

Thanks to the powers I have and my [Skill], I'm considered a high-class among the espers, but even so I had to work hard to control my powers, since they are kind of unstable and dangerous, they have brought me many troubles in the past...

They munch on their dinner and one of them speaks between her bites

"But I really wanted to see Kageyama-kun using 100% of his power, I've heard people say it's really amazing"

*Cough, Cough*

"Eh, Ayumu? Are you alright?"

I choked a little on my food after hearing what she said

"Cough, yeah I'm alright, but regarding what you said..."

I take a sip of my juice

"Hmm? About Kageyama-kun?"

I nod

"Trust me, you don't wanna see him going 100, it's really scary"

"Scary how?"

I clean my mouth with a napkin and begin to explain

"Tachan and his father have to constantly control themselves so they don't use their full power at all times, he told me that it takes a toll on him, so keeping it for too long strains his body."

"Ah, yeah, I've heard about that"

One of the girls says

"Yeah, but the thing is how they control their powers, Kageyama-san used to repress his emotions, but it didn't worked very well, he ended up exploding when he reached a certain point"

The girls' eyes wide at my explanation

"E-exploded?"

"Kyah, that's really scary!"

"I've already heard about that too! I wouldn't wanna be around if he exploded"

I nod

"That's why Tatsumaki-san and Kageyama-san found a new way for Tachan to control his power, he told me he uses some sort of concentration method along with meditation, he said it helps to keep his emotions in check just as when he's about to explode. That also means he can achieve 100% easier"

"Ah, that sure does seem better..."

"Yeah, but there is a problem too"

"What would it be?"

"Well, Tachan has to be able to realize when he's about to burst so he can concentrate when needed, he also has to be able to focus and... well, it depends on if he wants to hold back too"

One of the girls gulps at my affirmation

"If he wants to hold back?"

"Uhum, Tachan still depends on his emotions to reach 100, but he's bad at controlling them, so he uses concentration and restraint just to avoid the explosion instead, which means that, unlike Kageyama-san, Tachan only lets loose on very few occasions, but if something was to disturb his balance..."

I throw a glance at them, they all seem to have understood

"S-scary..."

A girl says as she goes back to eating

"Yeah, also, Tachan most common emotion when fighting is anger, when he reaches that state, he really turns into a battle freak, torturing and mocking the enemies, I kinda don't like seeing him like that..."

One of them answers me with an impish smile

"You really care a lot about Kageyama-kun don't you?"

"Eh? I-it's not like that! We are just long time friends that's all!"

"Hahaha! You are even blushing Ayumu-san!"

"Mou, don't tease me like that!"

All the girls start giggling, why everyone likes to tease me about my relation with Tachan? We are really close, I know that, but it's natural, right? After all, everything I have, somehow I own to him.

[We can help you Yatsushiro-kun, I know it's scary, I've been where you are now, but if you trust us, we can explain and help you master this power, you won't be scared anymore if you're with us, it's a promise. I'll be your friend and make sure that everyone will treat you nicely]

I remember the words that Tachan told me when we first met as kids, that time he thought I was boy, but he was so kind, I'm really glad to have met him, he supported and helped me. It's thanks to him and the whole esper community that I'm able to live happy now.

As I'm dwelling in my thoughts, one of the girls says

"Leaving this matter aside, Kageyama-kun is already pretty scary without needing his powers, huh?"

Another girl nods

"Total, when he first showed up I was really afraid of even talking to him"

I sigh, sorry Tachan, looks like your scary looks don't help at making friends

"B-but Tachan is really a nice person when you get to know him"

After I say that the girls exchange looks and start laughing

"W-what? Did I said something funny?"

One of them shakes her head

"No Ayumu, is just that you are awfully familiar with Kageyama-kun, aren't you?"

"I was totally blow away when he showed up and you started calling him 'Tachan', I thought he was going to get pissed at you, but he go all embarassed! It was even cute to see, hahahaha!"

Tachan got embarrassed when he first saw me, even though it was me who called him here, I think he wasn't expecting to see me so soon, or was it because I used his nickname in front of everyone? I thought he already had gotten used to that...

Tachan, where are you now?