Editing Masou Gakuen HxH:Volume 13 Chapter 3 (section)

===Part 5===

「Toaaast!」

On the floor that had fur carpet with nice texture spread out, Yurishia and Himekawa, and then Aine were clinking their glasses together. This was the so called girls only gathering, a pajama party.

Although, the pajamas were prepared by Vatlantis, so they were naturally see-through negligee. At first Himekawa was disapproving, but she accepted after being told that no other people would come.

「Aa, this is really delicious.」

Himekawa’s face burst into a smile after a sip.

「You’re right. Aine, what kind of drink is this?」

「It’s a liquor that used fruit grown in Vatlantis. If you like it then I’ll arrange some for souvenirs. A one year supply.」

「Tha, that much?」

Himekawa made a twitching smile.

「Tell me if there are other things that you also want. I’ll make them prepare most of the local specialties.」

「It’s too late to notice this but, you are really an imperial princess huh……Aine-san.」

「That’s right. You can worship me if you want.」

「It came out, Aine’s speech.」

When Yurishia smiled in amusement, Aine also snorted.

「So Aine, you won’t change your feelings?」

Aine put the glass she was holding with both hands on her lap and nodded slightly.

Himekawa frowned and leaned forward.

「That’s……what did Kizuna-kun say to you?」

「He told me that he wants me to come together but……」

「Then! You should be honest to your own feelings!」

「Hayuru……」

Aine made a troubled smile towards her friend who was desperately insisting to her.

「Good grief Hayuru……even though it’s fine even if you say something like ‘then Kizuna will be mine isn’t it’.」

「There is no way I can say that!」

Himekawa yelled with teary eyes. Aine’s feeling became apologetic seeing Himekawa thinking seriously about the two of them.

「Why do you two have to part when you two love each other! That is just too cruel!」

「Hayuru……」

Aine faced Himekawa and reached out. She hugged her to console her and to express her thanks.

「Thank you Hayuru. But, because you are there I can entrust Kizuna to you without worry.」

「E, even if you tell me that, there is no way I can just answer ‘yes, leave it to me’!」

Yurishia emptied her glass and then poured the second serving from the bottle.

「Is that so? Then perhaps I’ll take him in that case.」

「Yurishia-san!」

Himekawa who perceived the light talk seriously glared at Yurishia with a scary face. Yurishia reflexively shrugged and poured more liquor into the two’s glasses.

「And then, what did Grace say?」

「She told me she is happy. Though she is indignant that Kizuna won’t stay behind.」

Yurishia imagined that scene and smiled wryly.

「I seee……but Aine. This won’t be a long distance relationship you know? Perhaps you two won’t be able to meet again forever. I think it’s great that you feel responsible as the emperor, but I think no one will blame you even if you prioritize yourself.」

Aine gulped the content of her glass and let out a long sigh.

「……Thank you Yurishia. But, I have already decided.」

Yurishia and Himekawa looked at each other’s faces and sighed.

At that time, a knocking sound came. Aine replied without any hesitation.

「Come in.」

The door opened and Hyakurath peered inside hesitantly.

「Excuse me. Is Himekawa-san here?」

「Hya, Hyakurath-san!?」

「Ah……forgive my rudeness. I didn’t know that emperor Ainess is also here.」

「I don’t mind. What’s the matter?」

「Yes. The second year group two of Ataraxia Academy is holding a farewell party. It will be great if Himekawa-san can also come even if only for a bit……」

Aine spoke to urge Himekawa.

「Go there, Hayuru.」

「But……」

Yurishia also smiled telling her to not mind them.

「We will also have fun here on our own. It’s fine even if you come back here when you feel like it.」

「……I understand. Then, I will show up for a bit there. Please don’t drink too much just because I’m not here. Tomorrow there will be a parting live show after all. We will have rehearsals throughout the morning you know?」

「Yes yes.」

Yurishia replied half-heartedly while waving her hand. And then, she suddenly remembered something and added.

「Ah……speaking about the rehearsal, I wonder where is Sylvia-chan going?」

「Come to think of it, I didn’t see her anywhere here……if only she contacted us properly beforehand.」