Ilyas woke up the next morning and the first thing that came to his mind was his hangout/date with the Genius of the Sky herself, Io Shirai.

The Descendant of Bataan made himself some coffee and saw on his phone that Io had text him.

Io: ohayo gozaimasu Ilyas-kun, I'm excited for our hangout/date later 😏😉

Ilyas smirked and shook his head as he played along with Io's banter as he replied back.

Ilyas: good morning to you too, Io. I'm excited too. I'll pick you up at your place around 10 a.m

Io: sounds good. See you soon, Ilyas-kun

The Descendant smiled and continued with his morning routine and watched some TV to pass the time.

(A couple hours later)

It was already 9:45 a.m. and Ilyas was already dressed up and ready to spend time with Io Shirai herself. He left his hotel room and drove to Io's apartment building. He went inside to see Io wearing her casual clothing, which was a black top and a pair of denim shorts.

Ilyas couldn't help but to check out the Joshi Judas, but he snapped back into his senses as Io saw him. The Joshi Judas smiled as she walked up to him.

Io: ohayo, Ilyas-kun

Ilyas: h-hey there Io

Io: shall we go out for our date?

The Joshi Judas smirked.

Ilyas: oh yeah, I'm ready for our hangout

Io smirked and giggled as she playfully pinched his cheek. Then the two went out of the building and got in Ilyas' car to drive around the city. As they drove, the two started a conversation.

Ilyas: so Io, how did you end up in WWE?

Io: well I participated in their Mae Young Classic tournament; my best friend Kairi Sane won the first one

Ilyas: oh wow, and the fans know who you are?

Io: hai, they know me because they may have watch me on Stardom

Ilyas: Stardom?

Io: it's a Japanese wrestling promotion, but the roster is all women

Ilya: wow, an all girls wrestling promotion

Io: hai, I went from Stardom to WWE

Ilyas: did you win the tournament?

Io: I did make it to the finals, but I lost against my good friend, Toni Storm. Although, I got a WWE contract and now here I am for NXT

Ilyas: wow, you made a big impact

Io: how about you? I assume Walter-kun is your sensei?

Ilyas: yeah, he became my mentor after I wrestled in Japan for a while; then I flew over to Europe where he taught me some technical wrestling

Io: and I see he taught you his signature loud chop

Ilyas: oh yeah he did; I made my mark and then followed Walter to the United States and here I am

Io: such a long journey for you

Ilyas smiled proudly.

Ilyas: yeah

The two new friends continued to drive around; Io was feeling a bit chilly.

Io: Ilyas-kun do you have a blanket I can keep myself warm in?

Ilya: oh, I unfortunately don't have a blanket, sorry Io

Io tried to keep herself warm until he saw Ilyas' free hand resting on the brake. Then an idea flew into the Joshi Judas' head as she smirked. She gently took Ilyas' hand and placed it on her chilly, soft thicc thighs.

Io: now I feel warm

She giggled mischievously and quietly.

Ilyas: when did the brake feel so soft?

The Descendant stopped at a traffic light and felt what he was touching, even giving it a light squeeze, but he heard a light moan.

Io: mmhh

Ilyas' eyes widen as he looked to see his hand resting on Io's thigh. He pulled back and blushed lightly.

Ilyas: oh s-sorry about that, Io

Io giggled and smirked.

Io: it's alright Ilyas-kun, your hand really felt good and warm on me

Ilyas: n-not feeling cold anymore?

Io: hai

Io smiled adorably at him. Then the Joshi Judas saw a sushi restaurant.

Io: oh Ilyas-kun, let's have some lunch here

Ilyas: sushi huh? I've never been a fan of sushi, forgive me

Io: oh it's okay, but I'm curious, why you're not a fan?

Ilyas: I have a different taste in which I prefer all my food cooked not raw

Io: that's what makes it delicious, you can taste the freshness

Ilyas: I know, I'll just eat some tempura shrimp

Io: hmm, if you don't want to eat sashimi, you can try a cone shaped one called temaki

Ilyas: is it good?

Io: it's a little spicy they put hot peppers and mixed it into fresh raw tuna, you won't feel the raw taste

Ilyas: well this will be an first time experience

Io: just a quick question, how is your spice tolerance?

Ilyas: I can take the heat

Io: daring huh? I like that

Ilyas chuckled and then the two got out of the car and went inside the restaurant to sit at a booth

Io: you can order what you want, I'll just have some fresh sashimi for myself

Ilyas nodded and looked through the menu to order shrimp tempura and that cone shaped sushi roll called temaki. Taking Io's suggestion, Ilyas ordered the spicy tuna roll.

(Minutes later)

The food has arrived and Io smiled as her sashimi is served.

Io: mmhh oishii

Ilyas was a bit uncomfortable at the sight of the raw seafood, but then saw that Io enjoyed it. The Descendant picked up his temaki roll and gave it a smell.

Ilyas: oh I can already smell the spice from the habanero pepper sauce covering the tuna.

Ilyas: okay, rice with tuna covered in hot sauce

Io: try it, Ilyas-kun

Ilyas: here I go...

The Descendant took a bite out of the spicy tuna roll; it took him a while to get used to the fresh and chewy raw tuna.

Io: how is it?

Ilyas: oh wow... it's good and the habanero pepper mixed into the sauce makes the tuna good and delicious

Io: see? It is good

Ilyas nodded as he ate more of the temaki sushi roll and his tempura as Io smiled seeing that her new friend is enjoying a taste of her native culture.

Ilyas: it's my first eating raw fish, but I have to say it was delicious

Io: I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ilyas-kun

Then Io received a notification on her phone, regarding her match for the next NXT.

Io: ooh looks like I'm gonna be in a tag team match next week with... oh good it's Cora Jade

Ilyas: oh really? What happened to your other partner... uhh Zoey Stark?

Io playfully glared at Ilyas.

Io: I don't like her

Ilyas smirked and chuckled as he shook his head, knowing Io was just joking.

Ilyas: who are your opponents?

Io: oooh, Toxic Attraction's Jayne and Dolin

Ilyas: oooh interesting

Io: and you... oh wow, tag team match too with Marcel-kun

Ilyas was amazed that his next match on NXT was a tag team match with Imperium member Marcel Barthel as they're in a match against Legado Del Fantasma members Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza.

Ilyas: we're in huge tag team matches next week, I can't wait

Io: and it seems the fans are already assuming you as part of Imperium

Ilyas: I like to leave the fans hints, so they can keep guessing

Io chuckled and the two finished their food.

Io: I'll go pay-

Ilyas: let me pay for us, Io. You convinced me and change my view of raw fish, so I got it

He smiled at her as he went to the cashier to pay while Io admired her new friend, and can't help but take a candid shot of Ilyas on her phone.

After Ilyas paid, the two left the sushi restaurant and drove back to Io's apartment building.

Ilyas: I'll see you at NXT next week

Io: hai, thanks for today Ilyas-kun, I had a good time

Ilyas: I had a good time too, Io. Thanks for changing my view on raw food

Io giggled and smiled.

Io: of course

The two smiled and hugged each other and the Joshi Judas got out of the car and went inside her apartment. Then Ilyas drove back to his place and took a nap as he recall his hangout/date with Io.