Various Three-way Deadlocks!.After meeting Michael, Issei receives the Holy Sword, Ascalon, from the Archangel and proceeds assimilate it into his Boosted Gear and Michael leaves shortly afterwards. After Michael leaves, Issei and Akeno discuss Akeno's fallen angel and human heritage. Issei is unfazed by her fallen angel heritage and so deepen his bonds with Akeno, who gives him a lap pillow until a jealous Rias appears and forces Issei to leave with her. Issei then heads back to the school to help Gasper in his training who improves in controlling his powers...