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Despite being a person who is content with being left alone to his own devices, Issei has developed a few relationships throughout his life, both upon the planet Earth, and the Supernatural World. He has also unintentionally attracted the attention of most of the supernatural creatures, in part due to him being a God, and a possessor of Dragons.
Family[]
Sachiko "Miki" and Mitsuru "Gorou" Hyoudou[]
The adoptive parents of Issei, who found him in the Grand Ise Shrine. Both Mitsuru and Sachiko deeply love and cherish their son, and Issei himself returns the same love towards his parents. Sachiko in particular is deeply affectionate towards her son, and is one of the few beings who understands Issei's nature.
Despite this close bond however, Sachiko and Mitsuru are unaware of Issei's adventures within the world of the supernatural, with the latter preferring to keep it that way, so that they remain safe from danger.
Leiko Hyoudou[]
| “ | My Ise-itoko is such a strange boy. But he wouldn't be Issei if he was normal. | ” |
–Leiko reflecting on her cousin's nature. | ||
The adoptive older cousin of Issei. Supportive and caring towards her younger cousin, Leiko is an extremely loving person, serving as the allusion to Issei’s humanity and morality, as well as being his voice of reason. She is a benevolent young woman who deeply adores her cousin, to the point of developing subtle but clear romantic feelings towards Issei, an observation the Great Red, Ophis and even Vali Lucifer point out. Great Red in particular notices Leiko's affection for Issei, and often accuses Leiko of having a 'cousin-complex', to which the latter vehemently denies.
Despite that, Leiko often conceals these feelings towards her cousin, with Issei being the only one who is unaware of her feelings. In reciprocation, Issei is very protective of his cousin, which only strengthens Leiko's affectionate feelings towards him. Leiko can also be somewhat overprotective and worrisome in regard to uncertain situations, especially when Issei is involved.
Little Sister[]
The merged spiritual form of the deceased children lost by Mitsuru and Sachiko Hyoudou, making her the adoptive younger sister of Issei. Fueled by the grudges of the Hyoudou children, Little Sister manifests on Earth in order to antagonize Issei, due to the children's misguided belief that their parents replaced them with Issei.
However, after Issei discovers who she is and why she came to Earth, he manages to successfully resolve their conflict. This allowed the child spirit to finally be put to rest, and pass on to the Third Heaven.
As her personality is an amalgamation of the Hyoudou children, Little Sister harbors a complex relationship with Issei. She inherits the hateful and quick-tempered disposition from the First Child, while possessing a sweet and clingy nature around Issei, a personality trait that derives from the Second Child. Despite the differences in the children's traits, it is shown that they genuinely adore Issei. On Issei's side, he cares greatly for the Hyoudou children, and despite them antagonizing him, he still aimed to put their spirits to rest.
Amaterasu, the Goddess of the Sun[]
The biological mother of Issei, and the Shinto Goddess of the Sun and the Universe. Due to the malevolent presence of Izanami-no-Mikoto's soul in Yomi, along with the dangers of the supernatural world, she sent the infant Issei to Earth, but watched over him as the personification of the Sun.
When she and Issei meet for the first time in seventeen years, Issei is distraught at the sight of her, unable to comprehend why Amaterasu sent him to Earth. Despite this initial animosity, Issei eventually moves on from his anger, and comes to accept Amaterasu as his mother, much to the latter's great joy.
Despite her status as a Goddess, Amaterasu is an extremely affectionate mother, and has been shown to dote shamelessly on Issei, often referring to him as her 'Little Sun'. In reciprocation, Issei is often flustered and embarrassed by his mother's displays of affection, but nonetheless has the same love towards her, much like his relationship with Mitsuru and Sachiko Hyoudou.
Izanami-no-Mikoto, the Matron of the Dead[]
The Shinto Goddess of Creation and Death, and the grandmother of Issei. After being trapped in Yomi by her husband Izanagi, Izanami vowed to get her revenge on Izanagi by targeting his descendant; Issei Hyoudou. The Goddess then merged her consciousness with the Supernatural World, and began to subtly disrupt Issei's life.
Despite Izanami's attempts to bring his life to ruins, Issei has only pity for the Shinto Goddess, as he is fully aware of her origins and how she came to be trapped in the Underworld. Conversely, Izanami, who was fueled by her animosity against Izanagi, along with her deteriorating sanity, wanted nothing more than to exact her revenge on her husband by hurting Issei. This battle between the two ended with Issei ejecting Izanami out of Yomi, fully purifying the Goddess from the essence of the Shinto Underworld.
After she is purified, Izanami's former personality resurfaces, and her feelings towards Issei gradually changes to that of familial affection. She harbors gratitude towards Issei for setting her free, and begins to show genuine concern for his well-being after finding out about the battle between Issei and Amenominakanushi.
Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, the God of the Moon[]
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The Shinto God of the Moon and the Night Sky, and the uncle of Issei. The two never interact directly in Rise of the Solar God.
In its 'Redone' iteration, after presumably destroying Amenominakanushi and the entirety of Soku, and recovering from his deep wounds, Issei personally encounters the Moon deity as he tends to his recovering mother. The two don't regard each other much, though there's a sense of animosity and annoyance at the other's presence in the beginning.
Their relationship quickly begins to stabilize as Tsukuyomi compliments the Solar God on his achievements and tells Issei about his misfortune for the past six months since the defeat of Rizevim and his organization. From that point on, it can be assumed Issei entrusted his mother in Tsukuyomi's care whenever he was too busy to visit her.
Yoru, the Son of the Moon[]
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Angels[]
Gabriel, the Beauty of Heaven[]
Much like Ophis and many of the other supernatural creatures, Gabriel was very much aware of Issei's existence and the moment of his birth. Upon sensing Issei's latent power, she referred to it as not only vast and overwhelming, but pristine as well. When she and Issei meet for the first time, Gabriel exhibited a deep amount of fondness for him, and thanked him for (inadvertently) preventing a second Great War when he defeated Kokabiel.
Gabriel's affection for Issei deepens even more, with Irina Shidou stating that every time Gabriel began to think of something that reminded her of Issei, her wings would flicker on and off to black.
Devils[]
Serafall Leviathan[]
Serafall is shown to be very fond of Issei, often referring to him as 'Ise-chan'. Though she had initially maintained a cautious judgement of Issei after seeing his battle against Riser Phenex, Serafall's opinion of him changed when she learned of his fight against Kokabiel.
After hearing about what Kokabiel was planning to do, and what had happened to him, Serafall thanked Issei for (inadvertently) saving the lives of the Occult Research Club and the Student Council Club, and the Kuoh Academy school, despite Issei being unaware of Kokabiel's true motives.
Later on, Serafall's affection for Issei continued to grow, to the point that she often kisses Issei on his cheek whenever they meet.
Vali Lucifer, the Strongest White Dragon Emperor[]
While Issei and Vali are the hosts of the Two Heavenly Dragons, the two share a friendly relationship. Although Vali seems to think of Issei as a rival and fellow Dragon, Issei considers Vali to be a close friend, a fact that sometimes puzzles the descendant of Lucifer.
Nevertheless, Vali has been shown to reciprocate his own feelings of their friendship and doesn't hesitate to help his rival in troublesome situations. The two also share a deep mutual respect, and look out for each other without a second thought.
Vali has also shown to be one of the few individuals who appears to find humor in Issei's naivete, as he nearly lost his composure and tried to suppress his chuckling during their encounter with Pluto. Vali has also shown a consistent desire to engage in battle with Issei, with the latter eagerly returning the same feeling.
Sona Sitri[]
Initially, like Rias Gremory, Sona desired to claim Issei as a piece for her peerage, only to quickly discover that she was unable to use any of her Evil Pieces on him, due to Issei being of divine origin. After Issei's battle against Riser Phenex, Sona developed somewhat of a cautious disposition towards him, and as such, suggested that she and the rest of her peerage keep their distance. However, this changes once Issei reveals to her that he had no personal vendetta against her and the rest of the Devils.
Over time, the relationship between the two gradually evolves to a cordial friendship. Issei has also shown genuine respect for Sona for wanting to pursue her dreams. On occasion, Sona has demonstrated a subtle but friendly affection towards Issei.
Genshirou Saji[]
Similar to his relationship with Vali, Issei considers Saji to be one of his closest friends. In fact, Saji was the first person to become Issei's friend, with the former's presence being one of the few reasons for the latter's belief that not all Devils were the same. Though he greatly values Issei as his best friend, Saji has nonetheless become somewhat exasperated with the former, due to many dysfunctional events that surround the Solar God.
As a sign of their friendship, Saji refers to Issei as "Newby", due to the latter (at the time) arriving at Kuoh Academy for the first time as a new student.
Riser Phenex, the Phoenix Prince[]
The third son of the Phenex Clan, and the first of many who would become an enemy of Issei. Upon sensing Issei's growing power, Riser gave into his pride and initiated a fight in the Underworld in order to see the full extent of the former's strength. In order to bait Issei, he sent two members of his peerage to bring him to the Underworld, and captured his adoptive cousin Leiko. Riser also belittled Issei, in an attempt to frustrate the latter into fighting him.
Riser's wish to fight Issei was granted when he tricked him into believing that Yubelluna had killed Leiko, causing the Solar God to undergo a murderous rage, which then led to him achieving the first evolution of his solar transformations. Overcome by uncontrollable rage and grief, Issei quickly overpowered Riser and destroyed him, completely eradicating his physical form.
After killing Riser, Issei showed immense grief and regret for the act he committed against the Phenex Devil, to the point of crying genuine tears. While he continued to hold thoughts of disdain for Riser, it was not enough for him to banish his guilt.
Upon reuniting with Riser's soul in the Realm of the Shinigami, Issei exhibited a silent but regretful aura about him, with the former having the same emotion. Riser himself explained the reason for why he wanted to fight Issei in the first place, and apologized to him for kidnapping Leiko and putting her in harm's way. On Issei's side, he revealed that killing Riser was one of the worst things he had ever done in his life.
During the battle between DxD and Qlippoth, Riser's spirit (with the permission of Death) allied himself with Issei against the latter's cousin and opposite Yoru-no-Mikoto, and the Crescent Circle Dragon Crom Cruach; shocking Issei entirely. During the end of the battle, as Crom Cruach was about to deliver the finishing blow, Issei quickly intervened to shield Riser from the attack, showing a new dynamic in their relationship.
After recovering from his injuries during his fight against Yoru, Issei opted to ask about the whereabouts of Riser, and was relieved to hear that the Phenex Devil was resting in Death's Domain.
At some point during the six-month time period, Issei asked Gabriel and Michael to allow Riser to ascend to the Third Heaven, with the Angels happily granting his request, due to the Phenex Devil's brief participation in the battle against Qlippoth.
Throughout their various interactions, the two appear to share a mutually complex relationship, with neither of them calling the other friends or enemies, and being unable to forgive themselves for what they did to the other. It should also be noted that out of all the beings Issei has harmed or destroyed, Riser is the only one who he regrets subjecting it to.
On Riser's behalf, Issei has also made it his responsibility to watch over the former's peerage.
Hero Faction[]
Cao Cao, the Strongest Human[]
Cao Cao and Issei initially start off with a somewhat antagonistic relationship, at least on the former's side, with Issei's side being more curious yet impersonal. These first impressions were due to Cao Cao being summoned by Hades, the God of the Dead, in order to challenge Issei.
The two encounter each other again, moments after Issei's battle against the Lord of Heaven Indra. Despite knowing the Hero Faction's involvement with Indra's plans and the terrible events that occurred, Issei chose to let them go and evade the destruction of Svargam, showing that he holds no ill-will towards Cao Cao.
They meet again in Hades' Realm, the Depths of Hell, after Issei was released from the Supernatural World's consciousness. During this interaction, Cao Cao displayed a more affable, if not snarky disposition towards Issei, and was prone to being distracted by idle conversation and inane arguments with him. Cao Cao admitted that after everything he and Issei had been through together, he considered him to be a friend, though it was seemingly said in jest more than anything. He also showed exasperation at Issei's inability to comprehend well-known phrases, and his varying lapses of common sense.
Nevertheless, Cao Cao holds a great amount of genuine respect for Issei, well aware of his power and what he is capable of. He also stated that he considered himself fortunate that Issei didn't view him as an enemy.
Dragons[]
Y Ddraig Goch, the Red Dragon Emperor[]
The Red Dragon Emperor that is sealed inside the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. He and Issei initially share a teacher-mentor relationship, which later on evolves into a mutual camaraderie. The two get along fairly well, with Ddraig at times adopting a rather snarky attitude, often making sarcastic remarks towards his host's daily lifestyle.
The Red Dragon Emperor is also shown to respect Issei for his determination, and his desire to protect the ones he loves. Ddraig is also one of the few Dragons who is affiliated closely with Amaterasu, as she was the one who sealed him in the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi.
Yamata-no-Orochi, the Ethereal Devouring Mad Dragon[]
Yamata-no-Orochi, or rather the fragment of the original's soul, is the Dragon that is sealed inside the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. She was initially an enemy to Issei, as a result of her instability from being sealed in the sword. When she meets Issei in his inner world for the first time during the latter's battle with Susanoo-no-Mikoto, she attacks him in a blind rage. However, after her memories of her original self's hatred for Susanoo resurfaces, she assists Issei in defeating the storm God.
After the battle, Yamata-no-Orochi affiliates herself with Issei, and takes a liking to the Solar God. Due to being a Dragon that has snake-like characteristics, the Yamata-no-Orochi often displays her affection for Issei by licking his cheek. On Issei's part, he refers to the Dragon as "Orochi-chan", showing that he cares for her greatly. Yamata-no-Orochi has also shown herself to be protective of Issei, as she manifested outside of the Kusanagi sword to defend him from the Evil Dragons.
Ophis the Ouroboros Dragon[]
| “ | You, are the Infinite that fills the Nothingness to the brim. That is what you are, my precious Issei... | ” |
–Ophis describing what Issei means to her. | ||
At the moment of Issei's birth, Ophis was one of the first beings to sense him. At the age of six, Issei was encountered by Ophis, who proceeded to mark the child as her mate. Approximately eleven years later, Ophis comes in contact with Issei once again, and the two gradually start a relationship deepening into one of genuine love and deep affection.
Perhaps due to her draconic nature, along with her being an aspect of ∞, Ophis harbors possessive feelings over Issei, but is nonetheless doting of him, often referring to him as "My Issei", or "My Foolish Little Mate". She refers to Issei as the one who exists to burst within the Nothingness of Infinity, and to completely surpass the trenches of Nothingness. Ophis has also stated that her true desire is to claim Issei within the boundless depths of infinity.
Great Red, the True Red Dragon God Emperor[]
The relationship between Great Red and Issei can best be described as a bond akin to a brotherly friendship, with the former taking the role of a mischievous yet gruff older brother.
When Ophis brought Issei to meet Great Red in the Dimensional Gap, the two immediately got along, much to Ophis' dismay. Even as 'Girly-Red' (Great Red in female form), the two's sibling-like relationship hardly deviates from what it normally is. Issei has also been somewhat of an influence on Great Red, as the latter's usual boisterous and delinquent personality has marginally mellowed down to a mischievous demeanor.
During Issei's free time, he often partakes in motorcycle riding with Great Red, with the former having to make sure the Apocalypse Dragon doesn't cause any trouble.
Tannin[]
Tannin served as a brief mentor to Issei after Azazel made a personal request for the Dragon King to train Issei into composing himself in battle. The two are shown to have no trouble getting along, with Tannin acknowledging Issei's strength and determination while the former put the latter through twenty days of grueling training sessions. On Issei's side, he deeply respects Tannin, and was honored to be trained by a Dragon King.
Miðgarðsormr, the World Serpent[]
| “ | .......A Heavenly Dragon asking for a Dragon King to be his ally...you're a strange one indeed. At times like these, talking is entertaining. Now~, I shall be going then. I will be sleeping again. Fuaaaaa~
It was um...nice meeting you. .....Likewise, God with Dragons.....Wake me up again if you ever wish to talk with me. |
” |
–Miðgarðsormr conversing with Issei Hyoudou | ||
Similar to his relationship with Tannin, Issei highly respects Miðgarðsormr as one of the Five Great Dragon Kings, and marked him as someone who he would want as a potential ally in the future. When meeting him for the first time, Issei remained somewhat nonplussed at the languid Dragon, but nonetheless remained cordial and respectful.
On Miðgarðsormr's side, he initially did not show much interest in Issei, only waking up briefly whenever Ddraig or Albion roused him from his slumber. However, upon smelling the fang of Fenrir that was in Issei's possession, Miðgarðsormr became somewhat attentive of his presence. After hearing about what transpired during Issei's battle with Loki and Fenrir, Miðgarðsormr laughed from the event, finding the way his relatives had been defeated extremely amusing.
Miðgarðsormr also noted Issei to be a confusing God, with the former finding the notion of a Heavenly Dragon asking a Dragon King to be allies, utterly inconceivable. Nevertheless, it can be assumed that Miðgarðsormr gained a measure of respect for Issei, and stated that Issei was free to wake him up if he ever wished to talk with him again; which according to Vali, implies that Issei made an impression on the World Serpent. Though even so, Miðgarðsormr never denied or accepted Issei's request to be allies, leaving his opinion on the matter ambiguous.
It should be noted that the conversation between Issei and Miðgarðsormr, remains the longest duration in which the latter has ever been conscious and willing enough to reciprocate words.
Crom Cruach, the Crescent Circle Dragon[]
Crom Cruach and Issei first start off on antagonistic terms, due to the former being aligned with the leader of Qlippoth, Rizevim Livan Lucifer, who wanted to destroy the world. The two fought against one another during the climatic end of DxD vs Qlippoth, with Crom Cruach being assisted by Yoru, and the spirit of Riser Phenex with Issei. With Riser's help, Issei was able to defeat both Crom Cruach and Yoru, with the two of them being sent to Death's Domain.
When the two meet again six months later, Crom Cruach is shown to have no ill will towards Issei, despite their battle. When Issei and the Yamata-no-Orochi request for his help, along with the assistance of Aži Dahāka and Grendel to get an advantage against Amenominakanushi, Crom Cruach accepted it without question. Even after Amenominakanushi apported them back to Death's Domain, Crom Cruach maintained his allegiance to Issei, which was shown when he stole a shard of Grendel's scale, in hopes that it would be in good use in Issei's favor.
The two would meet again for a third time, when Crom Cruach used telepathy to contact Issei and requested him to converse in Death's Domain once more. The Crescent Circle Dragon became interested in Issei's growth, and out of respect for him, revealed the Yamata-no-Orochi's main ability to Issei.
Overall, it would seem that the two are on neutral terms, though on Issei's side, he made it a point to say that he was genuinely relieved to see Crom Cruach and the rest of the Evil Dragons upon encountering them for the third time, and that they were still on his side in his struggle against Amenominakanushi, albeit briefly.
Aži Dahāka, the Diabolism Thousand Dragon[]
TO BE CONTINUED....
Grendel, the Berserker Dragon of Great Sin[]
Much like his dynamic with Crom Cruach, Issei's relationship with Grendel initially starts off hostile, as the latter's allegiance was tied with Qlippoth. Despite this, it should be noted that the two do not actually harbor a personal hatred for one another, and only acted against each other since Grendel had joined Rizevim in his plot to destroy the world. Upon meeting Grendel, Crom Cruach, and Aži Dahāka in Death's Domain, the former reacted with great hostility and rage, blaming Issei for what happened to them during the battle of DxD vs Qlippoth. TO BE CONTINUED....
Trihexa, the Apocalyptic Beast[]
The Apocalyptic Beast, as well as the being who was sealed by the God from the Bible in order to prevent it from destroying the world. After being released from Qlippoth, the malevolent entity went into battle with Great Red and Ophis. When the soul of the God from the Bible worked with Issei Hyoudou to combat against the Trihexa, their combined energies were powerful enough to not only inflict damage to the Trihexa, but also alter its immorality.
After appearing in front of Qlippoth, the Trihexa, now in the form of a female, affiliated herself with Issei, and quickly showcased her power against Rizevim and the rest of the Evil Dragons. While it retains its malevolence, the Trihexa has become tamed to an extent, with its interactions with Issei being a positive influence on 666. Its sanity has also become much clearer, and has expressed genuine contentment while residing with Issei and the others.
Though it had taken a bit of time for Issei to adjust to the presence of 666, he eventually became comfortable enough to refer to her as "Hex-chan".
The Kotoamatsukami[]
Amenominakanushi, the Progenitor of Shinto[]
The first Kami and the progenitor of the Shinto Faction. Out of all the beings Issei has encountered, Amenominakanushi is without a doubt the greatest antagonistic force, and the one who Issei would come to regard as his arch-enemy.
He and Issei harbor a strong hatred towards one another, with both of them finding the other mutually contemptible. After Issei freed Izanami-no-Mikoto's spirit from Yomi, Amenominakanushi manifested for the first time in over millennia, and made a declaration to punish Issei for what he did. While at first, Issei showed some level of respect and consideration towards the Kami and his pride, these emotions are quickly replaced with immense hatred and contempt. During this encounter, Amenominakanushi belittled Issei, and constantly underestimated him. He even went so far as to make subtle threats towards him, Amaterasu, and even his family on Earth in order to punish Issei further. Amenominakanushi then destroyed the Sun, which not only heavily weakened the solar deities along with Issei, but also slowly affected the Earth and its people.
The two's mutual contempt for each other would eventually lead to them battling, which then lead to Amenominakanushi attempting to destroy Issei by sending him into a black hole. Though the attempt failed, Issei's hatred for Amenominakanushi grew to its absolute peak, while the Shinto Kami's opinion of Issei heightened from fearful paranoia to absolute loathing.
As their strife continued and both sides experienced substantial character development, Amenominakanushi and Issei's relationship slowly shifted from the unalloyed hatred to begrudging respect. Their conversations, instead of being constantly provocative and explosive transform more into vacillating professionalism and civility - proof of their shared respect for each other. When they met once more in the Warzone, a dimension created by Amenominakanushi to be used as the battleground for their last fight, Amenominakanushi and Issei spoke about their own morality, sense of justice and reasons. Ultimately, they come to a mutual agreement and come out with a better understanding of the other's character. Later, as Kami-musubi mocks Issei for his affection for his family, Amenominakanushi even defends Issei's honor and berates his fellow Kami. They respectfully start their final battle afterwards.
During the battle, Amenominakanushi shows respect towards Issei for his valor and power, but nonetheless still tries to end him.
Kami-Musubi, the Divine Producing Kami[]
| “ | What a strange yet wondrous entity you are, Little Pearl of mine. Truly, a rarity amongst the gods. Not just of our faction, but the whole world as well. | ” |
–Kami-Musubi upon meeting Issei Hyoudou for the first time. | ||
Although he has not interacted with Kami-Musubi enough to establish any type of deep connection or relationship, Issei nonetheless considers the Divine Creator to be a part of his family, and treats her with the utmost respect. As such, he affectionately refers to her as "Grandma Musubi", a title that invokes genuine amusement from the elder deity.
Due to Kami-Musubi's manipulative personality, it would be in her nature to take advantage of Issei's naivete, though given that she is also apathetic and cold, Issei would always maintain a cautious mind when near her.
| “ | You are a deity, the child of a Supreme Goddess, and you were raised on Earth. You were gifted with so much, yet you were given so little as a child. You are a god who only possesses a minimum amount of knowledge of how his own faction works, much less about the rest of the supernatural, yet the world seems to be in need of your existence all the same. And even though you seek to live peacefully on Earth, the Supernatural World itself offers its entirety to you. And that makes you someone who is a living contradictory. A 'paradox deity', you could even be called. | ” |
–Reflecting on Issei's 'dual' nature. | ||
Throughout her time in observing the events that surround Issei, Kami-Musubi develops a fascination with him, citing him as a rarity amongst not only the Gods and Buddha, but the world as well. She finds his existence peculiar, and has even called him wondrous on more than one occasion. Nevertheless, she views Issei's compassionate nature and love for his family as a weakness, and that they would make him an easy target for manipulation. She also found such notions puzzling, and could not fathom the idea of strength being fueled by those concepts.
Kami-Musubi often refers to Issei as "Little Pearl", though it is difficult to tell if her use of the title is just her being condescending, or simply her way of expressing affection towards him. On the other hand, it is possible that the nickname itself is an indication of Kami-Musubi viewing Issei as something of a rarity. Issei himself is uncomfortable with the nickname, finding it to be one of the few names that unsettles him.
Takami-Musubi, the High Creator God of Conquest[]
| “ | There's this kid...the son of Amaterasu. He is a curious little lad. I think I'll call him Little Light just for fun and giggles. He looks like a nice kid...I wonder how he would look like when he is suffering. | ” |
–Takami-musubi's first impression of Issei Hyoudou. | ||
Much like Kami-Musubi, Issei's interactions with Takami-Musubi have been far too brief for him to establish any deep relationships. Nonetheless, Issei whole-heartedly considers her as a part of his Shinto family and refers to her as 'Grandma Takami'. Though a bit puzzled and uncomfortable by her tendency to casually speak about inappropriate things, Issei nonetheless attempts to treat her with familial affection.
Despite the fact that he had no obligation or reason to, Issei went as far as to save Takami-Musubi from the distortions of time when they were transported to the 'Warzone" by Amenominakanushi. This was due to him knowing that Takami-Musubi, whose divinity was nullified; wouldn't be able to survive the travel. Though Takami-Musubi did not thank Issei personally for saving her, it can be assumed that she was grateful from the action.
As of now, Takami-Musubi's feelings and thoughts towards Issei are somewhat ambiguous at best, though given that she willingly responds to his familial title for her, it can be assumed that at the very least, she does not mind Issei's presence. Though it is never outright stated, it seems as though Takami-Musubi has a certain level of respect for Issei, and has been shown to speak with a softer tone when talking to him.
Similar to Kami-Musubi, Takami-Musubi refers to Issei with a warm but somewhat belittling title, with the nickname being "Little Light".
Amatsu-Mikaboshi[]
Issei's interactions and communication with Amatsu-Mikaboshi are far too minimal for them to develop any state of affair, whether its familial or friendly on a neutral level. The two's feelings towards each other are quite mixed, as well.
Issei, on one hand; shows deep respect and feels empathy for it, due to how lonely it appears to be. Just how he feels towards Kami-Musubi and Takami-Musubi, Issei considers Mikaboshi to be a part of his family and as such, affectionately refers to her as "Grandma Mikaboshi". On the other hand, Issei is also quite fearful of Amatsu-Mikaboshi and its powers, and more importantly - its nihilistic intents. He keeps a cautious and equally nervous mind when around it, because he is aware that his very existence can be eradicated effortlessly, and there would be nothing he could do to stop the entity. This leaves Issei's opinion on the dark entity somewhat conflicted and confused, so for him, the best option is to try and leave it be, as long as it kept its neutral role, that is.
Amatsu-Mikaboshi's opinion on Issei is as equally conflicted as his on it, but much simpler. Because of its apathetic nature, Amatsu-Mikaboshi doesn't have much to say about Issei. Issei's existence slightly invokes its ire, as he is a semi-embodiment of the element that is in its opposition - Light. Also, because of how far below Issei is, Amatsu-Mikaboshi often views him as a tiny speck of light, an atom. However, Mikaboshi finds his familial way of speaking towards her quite bemusing and holds a small niche of favoritism towards the young Solar God, showing that it wouldn't mind conversing with him. Amatsu-Mikaboshi is also somewhat indulgent of Issei's presence, as the latter is perhaps the only individual to not display any traces of antagonism or hatred towards it, as other deities have done in the past.
Like many of the other primordial entities who have interacted with Issei, Amatsu-Mikaboshi also prefers to refer to him by a belittling nickname - 'Little Twinkling Star'.
God from the Bible[]
Though their interactions have been rare, Issei and the spirit of the Biblical God show respect and friendliness towards one another. They have a relationship that borders on one between a temporary mentor-student bond. Issei is shown to have great respect towards the God from the Bible, with the latter carrying a semblance of acknowledgement for the former as well. During the battle between Team DxD and Rizevim's army along with the Trihexa, it was the God from the Bible who assisted Issei in purifying the Trihexa's malevolent nature.
After the battle, God's spirit presumably disappeared, but continued to have a blessing influence on Issei despite not being present with him. This influence manifested itself when Cao Cao attempted to stab Issei with the True Longinus, only for the latter to remain unaffected by the spear. This is due to the True Longinus, according to Cao Cao, carrying the "will" of the God from the Bible.
The "Above" Entity[]
The being that is responsible for the existence of all life, the "Above" Entity is the progenitor of the Omniverse as well as its overseer.
Issei first comes in contact with the entity when the latter summons him into the Omniverse, telling him that it was intrigued by his experiences within his Universe, and goes on to state that from now on, it would be beneficial for Issei to not disappoint her. It also informs Issei that it has no intention of acting as an ally to him, and merely remains in his Universe to observe the events around him.
The "Above" Entity has more often than not displayed a degree of affection for Issei the longer she continued to watch over his Universe. She also demonstrated a glimpse of her interest in Issei by blowing him a kiss full of energy. The entity starts to refer to Issei as "precious interest", and much later on, "little darling". As a result of growing accustomed to observing the Solarverse, the "Above" Entity slowly began to feel brief but powerful surges of emotion towards Issei.
The Supernatural World[]
The relationship between Issei and the Supernatural World can best be described as a living world who wants its 'Visitor', a.k.a. Issei, to stay within itself, ideally forever. When the Supernatural World becomes sentient, it incarnates itself in the form of a human woman, and proceeds to trap Issei within the depths of her own consciousness. Upon meeting the female incarnation of the Supernatural World, Issei is immediately fraught with anxiety, not knowing how to deal with her lascivious behavior towards him.
Despite this obsessive behavior, it is eventually revealed that the one thing the Supernatural World truly desires the most, is for Issei to acknowledge her as his home. Later on, as the two interact more, they are able to come to an understanding, and Issei begins to gradually accept the Supernatural World as his home. As a testament to the new dynamic in their relationship, Issei starts to refer to the Supernatural World as Suu, invoking genuine delight from the world.
While Issei is still wary of the Supernatural World, he nevertheless demonstrates genuine compassion and concern for its well-being. Regardless of how uncomfortable he was with the Supernatural World's obsessive nature, he made it a point to assure the world that he would always protect it and the Earth.
The Supernatural World is deeply obsessed, and genuinely in love with Issei, and while it maintains its desire to lock him away forever within the boundaries of its primordial form, it has yet to act upon those impulses a second time. After its mental state is partially healed by Issei, the Supernatural World's obsession with him is gradually tempered, allowing the sentient world to express its emotions on a healthier level.