Moral of the story:

Don't take anything for granted because you might as well lose it and it will never get back to you.

Take this for example:

This quote is from SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan's "A Man's Heart" fanfiction chapter 4

"A maiden's heart may be complicated, but a man's heart is fragile, no matter what the media might say these days."

In my opinion, it tells us that we should not automatically assume that just because a man may look normal on the outside, he is still holding his emotions back due to fear of getting himself into big trouble, just like Issei.

Yes, a devil is selfish and prideful, but even then, selfishness and pride come with a price, and this is where this story comes into play.

This is to merely answer a simple question:

"What if Issei never got healed, and it lead to kill himself?"

And so, here's our answer. This story, or any story that depicts the same road I took for this story, told in perspective by said author.

Author's words for the readers

Now, if you found yourself as a witness of a similar situation, and you see something wrong with this person (be it siblings, cousins, boyfriend/girlfriend, best friends, or any of your acquaintances or close people to you.), don't spout your poor judgement upon him/her. See the root of the problem, talk to him/her, and seek professional help if needed.

And while you're at it, call people out who judge him/her without knowing the situation and tell them that that any words of judgement without actually thinking, will only worsen the situation. They should see the problem from the root and say this is what is going on, and if possible, look for help. Get him/her to explain his problem, and let him/her know that everything will be fine.

Believe me when I tell you, communication is always better when you want to help somebody out in times of need (be it mentally or emotionally.)

This was the whole point of the story, to see how pride and insecurity leads to a tragic event, as seen in how Rias and company's attitude towards Issei lead to a tragic death.

Post-story Aftermath.

These scenarios serve as possible aftermaths, meaning, this is what might have happened right after Issei's burial:

- They can't move on because of a huge guilt has been placed on them, and must live with it until their final days.

- They have not allowed themselves to fall in love with anyone else, knowing that no one can replicate Issei, who is one of a kind for them.

- This one is in Irina's case, she might have fallen after her guilt of not only being a bad friend, but to also blame him while being clueless in the situation. Eventually, accepting that this is the price she (in her own words) must pay for being a terrible friend.

- This on in particular, would affect Rias' mental and emotional stability, as a curse would appear before her, taking the form of Issei, just like Raynare's curse on Issei in the DxD universe. Haunting her every night by reminding her of the tragic event.

- Issei's conscience now lying within the Boosted Gear, just like the previous wielders. He may show up when the new Sekiryuutei awakens his/her sacred gear, if that happens of course.

- It is currently unknown about what will happen with the Khaos Brigade, now that Issei is gone, given the fact that Issei has been an important element to stop them from succeeding, I'll leave that as an open question for everybody to take a guess. There's no right or wrong.

Well, that is all.

Thank you for reading this story, and I hope you keep this in mind if something like this happens in real life.

Don't assume things right away, speak up.

Don't take anything at face value. Otherwise, it could lead to severe consequences.

Until then, take it easy guys…

SAYONARA, MIS AMIGOS!