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Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume6.5 Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms

2013-04-17T21:53:28Z

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==Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms==

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“—That’s how it is. I hope to film a promotional movie of Fumitzuki Academy through A class. What do you think, Takahashi-sensei?”

“Yes, principal. I have no reasons to object.”

“Well, this really helps me out a lot. It’s because of those idiots messing around recently that our Fumitzuki Academy’s rating has been falling down the slope…”

“I’ve kind of realized that.”

“Oh yes, I’m thinking of having a few students from A class perform in this. What do you think about it? Who should I choose to perform?”

“In that case…I think it will be more appropriate to choose the valedictorian Kirishima Shouko-san and the vice-valedictorian Kubo Yoshimitsu-san to lead the performance. However, the unfortunate thing is that both of them are not very sociable and don’t really talk much.”

“Kukuku. It’s unexpected of you to say that.”

“I’m just stating an objective view. I do know that I am not very affable after all, so I’m more familiar with such a thing.”

“Oh my. Are you angry? I’m sorry to you then. Please carry on.”

“No…if we’re talking about a student who has outstanding grades, is hardworking, and is very lively—I feel that Kinoshita Yuuko would be a fine choice for the lead in this clip.”

“Fm fm, so she’s the only candidate you choose? Are there no other students you’ll choose?”

“We do have other choices, but there will be some accompanying risks.”

“Risks?”

“Yes. For example, our class has a student like Kudou Aiko who has outstanding grades too and is very outgoing…”

“Yes.”

“But with her as the lead in this, we might have to check on which words have to be censored from being aired to the public, and we may have to consider the use of mosaics after the film.”

“…I thought…A class’ students were the only normal one…”

“Principal. I was making a joke.”

“Your joke isn’t funny at all, you know!?”

“Anyway, Kudou-san’s attitude towards sex is more open and outgoing. I think she’s not a suitable choice to represent the image of a school that promotes studying.”

“Is that so…then, let’s have Kinoshita Yuuko be the main actor. Can you please pass a message to her?”

“I understand.”

“Oh yes, how’s this girl’s singing?”

“What do you mean?”

“We don’t have many people in the choir. I want to let that child and A class sing the school anthem together with the choir, and that she stands at the front.”

“I don’t really understand, but there shouldn’t be any problems if it’s her. Her twin brother Kinoshita Hideyoshi is in the drama club, and once performed a musical. I feel that she as the older sister should have some ability.”

“She’s really a perfectly outstanding student.”

“Yeah. She has such outstanding conduct, beauty, excellent grades, and is very sociable. It’s impossible to find another model student like her.”

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“I’m back.”

“……Haa…”

“Fm? Ane-ue, what’s with you? It’s really unlike you to sigh at such a moment.”

That acting maniac idiot brother of mine came home after club activities and widened his eyes after seeing me like this.

“What do you mean, Hideyoshi? Is it really strange for me to sigh like this?”

“No, I didn’t mean that…”

Even though he says so, he’s raising his eyebrows in a stunned manner.

Whenever I see that face, I get the feeling that I’m facing the mirror.

It might be a little weird to say that when I have the exact same appearance, but Hideyoshi really has a very pretty face. Bright wide eyes, clear and speckless skin, a nice oval face, he’s definitely a pretty boy who has nice rosy cheeks (?) that every girl will be jealous of—but I think this sounds like something I can be proud of.

But unlike me, who had to spend so much effort trying to slim down and such in order to maintain top shape, this idiot has such a cute face even though he doesn’t do anything. it’s really unfair! And also, for some reason, he’s more popular amongst the guys than me…he’s a guy! A guy!!

“…Well, that doesn’t really matter now…”

Another sigh came out from her mouth.

“What exactly happened? It’s unexpected that you’ll toss aside your favorite literature of pretty boys making out with each other and space out. Something definitely happened, right? Also, you’re not dressed in your underwear or jersey…”

Hideyoshi tilted his head as he stared at the box of internet purchases lying on the living table. To me, who cares about how the world outside views me, online net shopping is really very convenient. No matter what troublesome things I buy, my interests will not be revealed to everyone in class no matter what I buy online.

“The only interest I really exalt is reading girl-oriented light novels while wearing easy-fitting clothes. You have no reason to tell me off like that.”

“It being the only thing is one thing, but it doesn’t seem right to call it exalted…”

“What’s with that blunt expression of yours?”

Really, why must the world view such an interest so coldly? It’s true however that when people ask me what my interest is, I’ll say ‘reading books’ and when I answer,

''“I like pure literature, especially the story of “The Sound of the Mountain” by Kawabata Yasunari[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume6.5_Translation_Notes_and_References]. This story has words that express reminiscences of the past and love as the central theme that touched my heart…”''

And when I answer,

''“I like girl-oriented light novels, especially the part in ‘When I wait for you under the legendary tree (Vol.3)’, where Shinji, whose love was not accepted, attacked Yuuichi with a blunt weapon. It was really a moving scene…”''

I think there’s a big difference in these two sayings.

“Then, what happened? Is there something troubling you, ane-ue?”

Hideyoshi asked with a nonchalant attitude. Should I say that it’s a problem? Or that it’s a bother…

“Hideyoshi, you’re good at singing, right?”

“Singing? Well, it’s not that I can be considered good at it, but it’s definitely a lot better than yours, ane-ue.”

“Ku…you really dare to say it…!”

It’s vexing, but he’s right about that, unfortunately.

“Haa…why must it be that you can do what I can’t do…”

“Besides that, your studies have been outstanding throughout.”

“I want to have the talent to sing instead of having the talent to study now…”

I think my voice isn’t bad, but my sense of rhythm is a complete flaw. Even when I go to karaoke with everyone, I’ll just be clapping together with everyone.

“What is it? Is it that you have a chance to sing in front of people?”

“That’s how it is. Our Takahashi-sensei here told me ''‘I can only ask you for this, Kinoshita-san.’'' and hoped that I could perform a promotional movie for the school…”

“Singing in a school promotional video. You mean, singing the school anthem?”

“You’re correct…haa…”

Thinking about this makes me very depressed. Even if I start working hard now to learn how to sing, I don’t think there’ll be much of an improvement.

“If it bothers you so much, couldn’t you have refused Miss Takahashi’s request?”

“I don’t want to. I’ve always worked so hard to maintain that outstanding student image in front of everyone. How can I just give up because of such a trivial thing? Don’t joke around!”

“You’re really dedicated in maintaining your appearance there…”

“That’s just like a Kinoshita bloodline or something. You perform on the stage, while I perform the role of an honor student in my daily life.”

“Muu, if you think of it that way, we may be really alike.”

I don’t want to admit it, but if we leave aside our gender and personalities, us siblings’ natures might be very similar. Our appearances, and even our inner mindsets may be mixed up…

“…(stares).”

“Wha, what is it, ane-ue? Why are you staring at my face? Is there something on it?”

Really, alike.

“…You’re, really good at imitating others, right?”

“If possible, I hope you’ll call it acting.”

“That kind of small thing doesn’t matter…Hideyoshi, can you act as me?”

“That sort of level is very easy. I have a clear grasp on your characteristics.”

“That’s right. We’ve been together since we were born.”

Besides, he did some things during the summoning tests before.

“If we just swap around for a while during filming, I suppose you’ll…”

“Ane-ue, are you thinking of letting me take over you…?”

Hideyoshi gave a look of disgust as he backed away.

“That’s right. As long as you wear my clothes, fill up some things under the chest and don’t cause any mishaps, nothing will be exposed, right?”

“Stuff things under the chest? What are you saying, ane-ue? That level of chest size doesn’t need that kind of thing—A, ANE-UE! WAI…! MY JOINTS THERE MUST NOT BE TWISTED IN THAT DIRECTION…!”

“Hideyoshi, I’m really, troubled here, you know? Won’t you listen to me?”

“I’M FEELING TROUBLED HERE TOO!?”

“So, we’re even then? Shouldn’t siblings help each other?”

“No, that kind of reason is too wrong no matter what—OWWWW! I, I UNDERSTAND! I’LL BE VERY GRATEFUL TO HELP OUT!”

“I see. That’s great. I’ll endure for now then, and I won’t snap your elbow.”

Until this switch around is over, that is.

“Uu…seriously, it’s bothersome to have such a violent older sister.”

“What? That’s because you just said something unnecessary.”

“Muu…I’d just stated the fact…speaking of which, when are we going to begin the switch?”

“We’ll meet up after school tomorrow and change clothes at the sports equipment room…as for the padding, since you say it’s alright, there’s no need to do so.”

“After school tomorrow? My class will have a remedial lesson, I’d say.”

“Remedial? Won’t it be bad to skip it?”

“Hm. I’d be climbing a step closer to being retained if I’d skip it.”

“How bad are your grades exactly…”

“This is the only thing I can’t argue against…”

“Well, it can’t be helped if that is the case. I’ll act your part there.”

“Ane-ue would?”

“Yes.”

“No, that’s…”

“What? Are you saying that I can’t replace you?”

What can this guy do that I can’t do other than singing? I’m not that stupid. I do know that guy’s traits just like how it is the other way around.

“No, I’m not saying that you can’t replace me, ane-ue…but, please don’t interact too much with the students in my class. Once they know that you’re a girl…”

“If they know?”

“They’ll definitely say that I’m a real girl the next day…”

“…They won’t guess that you swapped places with me, but will think that you’re a girl, huh…as expected of F class.”

“So, I’d hope that you’ll be careful when interacting with them.”

“I get it. Don’t expose too much this time. I’ll reward you well if we can pull this off successfully.”

“Leave it to me.”

After that, I checked that Hideyoshi’s singing of the school anthem had no problems, and put down the box of internet purchases in a relieved manner. In the last volume, Yuuichi had a weapon ready, got beaten back, and managed to drug Shinji. I’m really looking forward to how the events will develop.

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The next day, after school, I checked that there was no one else around, and entered the sports equipment room and swapped clothes with Hideyoshi with the fastest speed possible.

“Really, you’re really just like me.”

“We’re twins anyway. It’s not weird for us to be alike.”

“We’re twins, huh. I feel that there’s no need for us to be so alike.”

Even so, it’s because of our similar appearances, or we wouldn’t be able to pull this off…but I have a bad feeling about this for some reason.

“I’d be going then. I’ll leave the remedial to you, ane-ue.”

Hideyoshi put on the tie, and then reached his hand out for the door handle of the sports equipment room.

“Ah, hold on, Hideyoshi. Take this.”

I called out to Hideyoshi and handed something to him.

“Hm? What’s this?”

Hideyoshi looked troubled as I handed him a small device.

“A listening bug.”

“Ane-ue…where on earth did you get that from…?”

“One of your classmates lent it to me. I tried asking him, and he happily gave it to me.”

But I used your sleeping photos as exchange.

“So it’s Muttsurini. Seriously, that guy…”

“Alright, just put that on as you move. I’ll track your movements from it.”

“Even if you don’t check on me, I’d be able to act as you properly, ane-ue…”

“Your ‘properly’ here isn’t reliable at all.”

“Well, so be it. it’ll be good if this can make you relax, ane-ue.”

Hideyoshi put the bug behind him and left the sports equipment room while dressed in the girls uniform.

“Then, I should head over to that filthy F classroom.”

I actually wanted to remain close to him in order to observe him, but he already agreed to help me perform on film, and it’s cruel of me if I swap over with that guy and skip the remedial. I should do my part well and head over to F classroom.

God, I beg of you, please don’t let that guy do anything stupid…

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''“NOT GOOD! SUGAWA CLIMBED THROUGH THE WINDOW AND ESCAPED TO THE NEXT CLASSROOM!”''

''“THAT SWINE BASTARD…! SO THE RUMORS OF HIM BREAKING THE IRONBLOOD PACT OF THE FFF BY ALMOST EXCHANGING NUMBERS WITH D-CLASS’ TAMANO-SAN WAS TRUE…!? LISTEN UP! THAT GUY’S NO LONGER OUR LEADER. HE’S A HERETIC! FIND HIM AND FINISH HIM OFF”''

''“““ROGER THAT! PLEASE GIVE INSTRUCTIONS”””''

''“SQUADS A-E, ONCE YOU FIND HIM, BRING HIM TO THE INQUISITION! ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO DELETE THE RECORDED NUMBERS! THERE’S THE CHANCE THAT THEY MAY HAVE EXCHANGED NUMBERS! SQUADS F-G, USE ANY MEANS YOU CAN THINK OF TO SPREAD SLANDER ABOUT HIM! BE ESPECIALLY VICIOUS TO D CLASS! SQUAD H, GO FIND FUNAKOSHI-SENSEI (single 46 year old woman)! WE MUST DEFINITELY TEACH THAT TRAITOR WHAT THE GRAVEYARD OF A HUMAN LIFE IS!!!”''

''“““ROGER THAT!!!”””''

I could hear angry roars the moment I arrived in front of the classroom.

…What in the world is this class doing…

I try to resist the urge to turn right as I open the door.

And then, what I see inside are masked guys wielding leather whips and candles, running about wildly.

“Really, what are you doing!?”

Who are these guys? Why isn’t anyone preparing for the lessons before the remedial? Before I even talk about lessons, someone please explain what’s with these get-up? Are they some religious militant group!?

“Ah, welcome back, Hideyoshi.”

A guy who’s been running around wildly takes off his hood and approaches me. It’s Yoshii Akihisa-kun, and he’s a famous person in our year, no the school. I think it’s because of what he does all the time that he’s called an idiot…he has quite the decent appearance, so this is a pity.

“Hm? Arre? What is it?”

That Yoshii-kun’s staring at my face.

“Wha, what’s— it about, Akihisa?”

What is it. I barely managed to swallow my words that were about to be released. This is dangerous. I’m Hideyoshi now. I better take note of my tone.

“You do seem different from usual…”

“Yo, you’re thinking too much! I’m always like this.”

Even our relatives close to us can’t even tell us apart, and yet he managed to do so in such a short time…! This guy who’s always being called an idiot is way too sharp here!

“Really…? But, normally, if I talk like this…well, I feel that you’re more feminine and cute normally.”

What should I do? I really have the urge to immediately snap this idiot’s carotid artery.

“Instead of that, how’s the remedial? I see that the gang’s not that motivated.”

“Ah, yeah. If it’s the remedial, Ironman did tell us. He told us to finish up the printed worksheets first, and then we’ll continue with the lessons.”

“I see. So that’s why everyone’s moving around so freely.”

“It’s just like self-study period before Ironman comes back.”

Looks like Nishimura-sensei too went to prepare for the introduction movie. If not for that, I don’t think that teacher will take his eyes away from this class even if it’s for a short time.

“Leaving that aside, it’s not just a feeling. I think you do sound different from usual, Hideyoshi. Do you have a cold—”

''“Report! We’ve obtained new information. Squad F has interacted with D class’ Tamano-san. She says that she has no interest in Sugawa and says that “I want to know more about Aki-chan instead’! I repeat! D class’ Tamano Miki has interest in Yoshii Akihisa! D class’ Tamano Miki has interest in Yoshii Akihisa!”''

“Farewell!”

On hearing the report, Yoshii-kun immediately took off his hood and dashed off like an escaping rabbit.

''“DON’T LET HIM GET AWAY! LET THE BACKUP FORCES FORM THE ASSAULT SQUADS! WE CAN’T LET THAT GUY RAMPAGE FURTHER!!”''

''“BUT WAIT! I THINK TAMANO SAID AKI-CHAN THERE! YOSHII’S REALLY DISGUSTING, BUT AKI-CHAN’S JUST MY TYPE!”''

''“ME TOO!”''

Really…this class is full of idiots…

But this is just what I want. Luckily, it seems that they’re having self-study time, so I can check on Hideyoshi’s situation properly. Let me think. This seems like it’s similar to a recorder—done.

I put on the earphone of the device I borrowed from Tsuchiya-kun at noon break and switched it on. A shrill noise rang for a while, and then, the voice became clear.

''“—thank you, Kinoshita-san.”''

''“Eh? Did I do something you have to thank me for, Kubo-kun?”''

Ah, I hear it. it’s Hideyoshi’s voice, right? It does sound different from his usual voice, so this is the voice other people are hearing from me. The sound quality isn’t very good, and it’s hard to tell who’s talking.

''“Yes. It’s thanks to you that I managed to summon courage. I managed to gain lots of confidence the moment I knew I have a comrade amongst my classmates.”''

''“Comrade?”''

From what I can guess from the conversation, the one talking should be Kubo-kun, but what is he talking about? The filming doesn’t seem like it's started, so are they randomly chatting away..but, Kubo-kun and a comrade? What are they talking about…?

''“But speaking of which, I never thought that you’re a homosexual. It really surprised me.”''

WHAT IN THE WORLD DID THAT IDIOT JUST SAY—!?

''“If possible, can you tell me the name of the person you like? If it’s possible, I’ll definitely help you as much as I can.”''

''“Erm…about that, the one I like—”''

I CAN’T LET HIM TALK FURTHER! I MUST MAKE HIM SHUT UP EVEN IF I HAVE TO PUNCH HIM!

I got out from F classroom and sprinted all the way down the corridor to A classroom, pulling aside the door.

BAM!! A loud sound echoed throughout the classroom.

“Arra, Hideyoshi. What’s the matter?”

Hideyoshi, who’s chatting with Kubo-kun, turns towards me while pretending to be me.

I too pretend to be Hideyoshi as I say.

“Ane-ue. Can~I borrow a little of your time? I don’t want others to hear about what we’re talking about, so how about we head there?”

“? I don’t really understand, but sure. Please excuse me for a while, Kubo-kun.”

Hideyoshi didn’t notice my killing intent at all as he follows me to the stairs platform where no one is at. Right, over here…I’ll kill him.

“…What did you say to Kubo-kun…?”

I grabbed onto the dazed looking Hideyoshi by the arms and wrists as I asked while smiling serenely.

“Fm? I’m just chatting with him, and then, I talked about your interests in the other gender.”

“Hm…and then?”

“From your thinking process, I tried to tell him that ‘you don’t have any interests in guys in reality’, but it seems that I made a mistake in my choice of words, ane-ue. It seems that Kubo misinterpreted it as ‘no interests in the other gender’ and mistook you for a homosexual—AH, ANE-UE! NO…! DON’T TURN THE JOINT THERE…!”

“You idiot! When did I say that I have no interests in the other gender!? I only said that I like girl-oriented light novels, so of course I have interests in guys in reality, get it!? Don’t say such things that’ll cause misunderstandings!”

“I, I understand! I will not make a mistake next time!”

“Really. It’s all up, to you…!”

Because of the filming, I can’t let Hideyoshi get hurt yet. I’ll settle this afterwards, but first, we’ll have to focus on what’s before this.

I let go of Hideyoshi’s arms and wrists as he started crying out in pain, and he rubbed his arms while heading back to the classroom. I should head back to F class too.

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''“…Yuuko.”''

''“Ah, prez. What is it?”''

I returned back to the classroom, and put on the earphone. This time, I hear another voice. This manner of speech is most likely A class’ rep Kirishima Shouko-san.

Ahh…not good…if they don’t start filming soon, the swap may end up exposed…

''“…Over there.”''

''“There? What’s there?”''

''“…The skirt’s rolled up.”''

THAT IDIOT EXPOSED HIMSELF THERE…! REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HIS ACTING IS BAD OR NOT, THAT’S TOO DEFENSELESS OF HIM! HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT HOW CAREFUL WE ARE WHEN WE WEAR OUR SKIRTS!

Hideyoshi’s tone doesn’t seem to imply that he cares about my feelings when I’m being all terrified here as he doesn’t seem bothered by this skirt-flipping like thing.

''“Thanks for the concern, prez. But I’m fine”''

''“…Fine?”''

''“It’s fine if they’re not seen.”''

''“…But if the skirt’s flipped.”''

''“No. it’s fine. That’s because.”''

''“…Because?”''

''“Because—I made sure to wear my underwear properly today.”''

DOK DOK DOK DOK DOK

“WHAT IN THE WORLD DID YOU JUST SAY!? IT SOUNDS LIKE I DON’T USUALLY WEAR UNDERWEAR!!”

“What I’d meant was that it’s fine because I’m wearing gym shorts under my skirt.”

“I DON’T GET THAT FEELING AT ALL!”

“But gym shorts are part of underwear.”

“SHUT UP! ANYWAY, DON’T SAY SUCH UNEXPECTED THINGS AGAIN, REMEMBER THAT! ALSO, WATCH THE SKIRT!”

The good thing in this unfortunate incident is that it seems only prez heard about it. if not, my rating will be sorely dented.

“Muu…but ane-ue, your skirt is too short and loose around the waist. It’s really hard to move in this…”

“Are you saying that my figure is worse than yours?”

This idiot…once his purpose is done, I’ll definitely deal with him severely…

“Anyway, be careful with what you do! It’ll be troublesome if you end up getting harassed by some weird guy because you’re too alluring!”

“Understood. I’ll take note.”

“Do it properly.”

I released Hideyoshi and let him return to A class.

That idiot might cause some trouble when I’m not around to notice. I head towards F classroom as I listen to the earphone. At this point, it can’t be helped even if people give me weird looks.

''“Ki, Kinoshita-san!”''

''“? What is it? You’re—”''

''“I’m Yokomizo Kouji from 2-F. Actually, erm, well…”''

F class’ Yokomizo Kouji-kun? Who’s that? I feel that I never talked to this person before…and he does sound rather panicky. Don’t tell me…

''“A, actually, I like you a lot, Kinoshita-san! Please go out with me!”''

A confession!? But, of all moments, he chose to do so when Hideyoshi’s swapped with me. This guy really doesn’t know how to watch the timing…or is it because Hideyoshi’s swapped with me that he finds me charming, and so decided to confess to him? I guess not, right…?

Well, leaving that aside, I’m happy to receive his feelings, but I don’t intend to go out with anyone at this point, and I’m not too familiar with him. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to reject him. It’ll be best if Hideyoshi can reject him without hurting him…

And as I think this way, Hideyoshi seems to understand what I feel as he says the reason why I’m rejecting him formally. Fm fm. As expected of us being twins. He completely understands what I’m thinking.

''“Well…I’m happy to receive your feelings, but…”''

''“Tha, that’s…!”''

''“I’m sorry.”''

The image of Hideyoshi lowering his head was passed to me through the earphone.

That guy really can do it. Beautiful rejection…but I just find it inconceivable to hear his rejection that sounds like he’s used to it.

''“Then, please tell me the kind of person you like, Kinoshita-san! I’ll try and become the kind of guy you like and make you—”''

Yokomizo-kun continued to bug around.

It’s annoying, but I do like it that I’m being liked like this. Even so, the answer just now won’t change.

''“Even so…I’m sorry.”''

''“Wh, why…?”''

''“Because, I’m—only interested in 12-year-old pretty boys…”''

DOK DOK DOK DOK DOK

“I’LL KILL YOU.”

“An, ane-ue? Why are you so agitated all of a sudden? Calm down first.”

“How can I calm down!?”

Me being a homosexual might be thought of as a joke here, and here I’m being treated as a no-panties liberator under the skirt!? What kind of an incorrigible woman have I become!? Isn’t this worse than being labelled as someone who’s called out for having no sense of rhythm!?

“I’d feel that I’ve worked hard to understand your interests, right, ane-ue?”

“Uu…well, about that, I can’t say it’s completely wrong…but those are just what I like in fiction. I do have other interests in reality.”

“Muu…this is really complicated…”

“Basically, my interests in 2-D and 3-D are completely different! Besides, didn’t I say not to mention those so openly!? If you want to act as me, be more thorough!”

“Mu…now that you mention it, it’s just like what you say…sorry, ane-ue. I accidentally prioritized your appearance at home and replicated that.”

“…So it seems that I give that kind of feeling to you at home…”

Though I do think that I’m more refined…

“Speaking of which, only that person heard your rejection line, right?”

“The line about pretty boys under 12?”

“Yes. It’ll be troublesome if anyone else hears it.”

I guess it’s fine, but…if anyone else hears it, I’ll just have to make that person disappear, right…?

“I haven’t witnessed any witnesses, but do not worry about the acting, ane-ue. I’ll perfectly replicate your social appearance from now on.”

“I feel that there’re a lot of things that can’t be recovered…”

Better not to say anything else. In that case, I’ll just have to hang on and let this guy keep acting until the end. I have nothing to lose anyway…

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I got myself completely tired dealing with Hideyoshi as I returned back to F classroom, and for some reason, Yoshii-kun came up to me.

“Arre? Where did you go, Hideyoshi?”

“Ah, Yo—then, Akihisa. I just went to the toilet. What about you? There’s no need to run, is there?”

“Yeah. As I was running, I heard that Yokomizo-kun confessed to Kinoshita Yuuko-san, so everyone’s pursuing him now.”

I’m not very familiar with you, but to you, the one called Yokomizo-kun, I’m sorry. You’re likely a victim who suffered the most other than me in this incident…

“Really, Yokomizo-kun won’t heed his lesson. He got punished last week for trying to ask Hideyoshi out for a date, and he’s now asking the older sister because he failed.”

I’ll take that back. To the guy called Yokomizo-kun, if I meet you next time, I’ll definitely snap your bones in the opposite direction.

“Ah, that’s right, Hideyoshi. About your sister…”

“Wha, what about my sister?”

“? What are you panicking about?”

“I, I’d panic from time to time too.”

“Well, never mind…speaking of your sister, Hideyoshi, she’s going to perform in the school promotional movie.”

Ah, what? So it’s about that…I thought my identity got revealed there. It really shocked me.

“Since it’s rare for us to have self-study, how about we check it out?”

“Hm? Tha, that’s true. I’m a little concerned here. It might not be a bad idea to check it out.”

If we continue to chat in this classroom like this, there’s a high chance that Yoshii-kun will see that we switched identities. Also, I’m concerned about Hideyoshi’s situation too, so it might be good to check things out.

We leave the classroom which is buzzing with angry roars, and Yoshii-kun and I head towards A classroom.

“However, your sister is really amazing, Hideyoshi.”

“? How?”

“Well, she’s cute, sports and studies can’t stump her, and she’s going to sing in front of a camera today, you know? She’s amazing for being able to do anything.”

“I, is that so?”

Yoshii-kun’s innocent eyes glanced behind, leaving me speechless. For some reason, I feel a sense of guilt for tricking him. To be honest, I have no sense of rhythm, and I can’t sing in front of the camera at all.

Even if I respond to his expectations, I have to put all my hopes on Hideyoshi succeeding no matter whether it’s right or not. My pride won’t allow me to show that I have a bad sense of rhythm. Since you created so many lies about it, it’s about time you make this a success, or else it’ll be a shame to me…!

“? What is it, Hideyoshi? It’s rare to see you so horrified. You look like your sister there, you know?”

“Ah, it, it’s nothing. Nothing at all. Don’t mind.”

Why is it that I’m the one giving the terrified expression here? I want to grab Yoshii-kun’s joints and hear his explanation, but I continue to keep that smiling face as I suppress that urge. It’ll all be a waste if things collapse here.

I carry the fake smile and walk a few steps, only to hear a certain melody.

“Ah, this is the school anthem right? Looks like they’re starting from the combined choir.”

“Un, looks like it.”

The grand piano in A classroom leads the rhythm, and the combined singing voices of around 20 people can be heard. There’s no alto or tenor in this, just a simple melody of the main theme. However, the combined singing here had a refreshing feeling that reminds me of the clear summer sky and also the presence of the gathering rainy clouds floating in that sky—the wonderful feeling.

“Hideyoshi, your sister is leading the singing in the middle.”

Approaching closer, I see that Hideyoshi, who’s dressed up as me, is standing in the most obvious focal point, the center, singing.

I do find it vexing, but I must say that my brother here has a decent appearance. I’m not saying that he’s pretty, but whether it’s Hideyoshi, or anyone else, when people focus on what they want to do, they’ll show off an inexplicable charm. Right now, Hideyoshi’s giving off that charm, looking really attractive. I’m really envious of him.

“As expected, Hideyoshi’s sister is pretty.”

“Is, is that so?”

I felt a little redeemed by Yoshii-kun’s words. If he’s saying ‘as expected’, it means that he more or less feels that I have some charm, right?

“But it’s a pity…”

“Eh? What?”

“Just now, when I was running for my life, I heard—”

A really ominous premonition burnt within me.

“—That Hideyoshi’s sister normally doesn’t wear underwear, and is interested in only girls and young boys.”

“FORGET ABOUT IIITTTTTTT—!!”

“UWAH! What is it, Hideyoshi!? What’s wrong!? Why are you suddenly using wrestling moves on me!?”

“Who cares! Forget about everything you heard! I’ll use this pain to erase all your memories!”

“Hi, Hideyoshi! I don’t know why, but your chest! There’s a faint soft feeling touching my arm, UWAAHH!?”

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ‘FAINT’! I DO HAVE SOME MORE OR LESS HERE!”

“What is it, Hideyoshi!? What did I do wrong here for you to suddenly use violence ARGGGGGHHHH!!!?”

“ANYWAY, FORGET ABOUT THIS—!!”

“WHAT!? WHY AM I BEING TREATED LIKE THIS—!?”

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“…Ane-ue.”

“…What is it, Hideyoshi?”

“Recently, those guys in class seem to have a rumor that there’s growth of my chest…”

“What a coincidence. In fact, my classmates seem to have a rumor going on between them that ‘Kinoshita Yuuko normally doesn’t wear underwear and likes girls and young boys’…”

““…””

“HOW ARE YOU GOING TO COMPENSATE ME, ANE-UE!? THINGS ENDING UP LIKE THAT, I CAN’T BATHE WITH AKIHISA AND THE REST, AND I CAN’T EVEN USE THE GYM CHANGING ROOM!?”

“IT’S FINE SINCE YOUR PREDICAMENT HASN’T CHANGED AT ALL, OKAY!? I WENT FROM HONOR STUDENT TO A BLATANT THREE-STRIKE PERVERT, YOU KNOW!? YOU SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS!”

“IT’S BECAUSE YOU MENTIONED THAT WE SWITCH AROUND! EVEN SHIMADA’S BEEN ACTING WEIRD AND WAS STARING AT MY CHEST LIKE A GRUDGING AVENGER!”

“SERVES YOU RIGHT! IT’S BECAUSE YOU DID SOME WEIRD ACTING!”

“WRONG, IT’S YOUR FAULT, ANE-UE!”

“NO, IT’S YOURS!”

““……””

“Well, we’re powerless to do anything now, so let’s just leave it alone…”

“Yeah…we can’t do anything even if we’re concerned about it…”

““There’ll soon be a topic even more amazing, and these events will soon be forgotten (anyway)””

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Baka to Tesuto to Syokanju:Volume6.5 Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms

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==Me and My Stupid Brother and a Switch of Classrooms==

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“—That’s how it is. I hope to film a promotional movie of Fumitzuki Academy through A class. What do you think, Takahashi-sensei?”

“Yes, principal. I have no reasons to object.”

“Well, this really helps me out a lot. It’s because of those idiots messing around recently that our Fumitzuki Academy’s rating has been falling down the slope…”

“I’ve kind of realized that.”

“Oh yes, I’m thinking of having a few students from A class perform in this. What do you think about it? Who should I choose to perform?”

“In that case…I think it will be more appropriate to choose the valedictorian Kirishima Shouko-san and the vice-valedictorian Kubo Yoshimitsu-san to lead the performance. However, the unfortunate thing is that both of them are not very sociable and don’t really talk much.”

“Kukuku. It’s unexpected of you to say that.”

“I’m just stating an objective view. I do know that I am not very affable after all, so I’m more familiar with such a thing.”

“Oh my. Are you angry? I’m sorry to you then. Please carry on.”

“No…if we’re talking about a student who has outstanding grades, is hardworking, and is very lively—I feel that Kinoshita Yuuko would be a fine choice for the lead in this clip.”

“Fm fm, so she’s the only candidate you choose? Are there no other students you’ll choose?”

“We do have other choices, but there will be some accompanying risks.”

“Risks?”

“Yes. For example, our class has a student like Kudou Aiko who has outstanding grades too and is very outgoing…”

“Yes.”

“But with her as the lead in this, we might have to check on which words have to be censored from being aired to the public, and we may have to consider the use of mosaics after the film.”

“…I thought…A class’ students were the only normal one…”

“Principal. I was making a joke.”

“Your joke isn’t funny at all, you know!?”

“Anyway, Kudou-san’s attitude towards sex is more open and outgoing. I think she’s not a suitable choice to represent the image of a school that promotes studying.”

“Is that so…then, let’s have Kinoshita Yuuko be the main actor. Can you please pass a message to her?”

“I understand.”

“Oh yes, how’s this girl’s singing?”

“What do you mean?”

“We don’t have many people in the choir. I want to let that child and A class sing the school anthem together with the choir, and that she stands at the front.”

“I don’t really understand, but there shouldn’t be any problems if it’s her. Her twin brother Kinoshita Hideyoshi is in the drama club, and once performed a musical. I feel that she as the older sister should have some ability.”

“She’s really a perfectly outstanding student.”

“Yeah. She has such outstanding conduct, beauty, excellent grades, and is very sociable. It’s impossible to find another model student like her.”

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“I’m back.”

“……Haa…”

“Fm? Ane-ue, what’s with you? It’s really unlike you to sigh at such a moment.”

That acting maniac idiot brother of mine came home after club activities and widened his eyes after seeing me like this.

“What do you mean, Hideyoshi? Is it really strange for me to sigh like this?”

“No, I didn’t mean that…”

Even though he says so, he’s raising his eyebrows in a stunned manner.

Whenever I see that face, I get the feeling that I’m facing the mirror.

It might be a little weird to say that when I have the exact same appearance, but Hideyoshi really has a very pretty face. Bright wide eyes, clear and speckless skin, a nice oval face, he’s definitely a pretty boy who has nice rosy cheeks (?) that every girl will be jealous of—but I think this sounds like something I can be proud of.

But unlike me, who had to spend so much effort trying to slim down and such in order to maintain top shape, this idiot has such a cute face even though he doesn’t do anything. it’s really unfair! And also, for some reason, he’s more popular amongst the guys than me…he’s a guy! A guy!!

“…Well, that doesn’t really matter now…”

Another sigh came out from her mouth.

“What exactly happened? It’s unexpected that you’ll toss aside your favorite literature of pretty boys making out with each other and space out. Something definitely happened, right? Also, you’re not dressed in your underwear or jersey…”

Hideyoshi tilted his head as he stared at the box of internet purchases lying on the living table. To me, who cares about how the world outside views me, online net shopping is really very convenient. No matter what troublesome things I buy, my interests will not be revealed to everyone in class no matter what I buy online.

“The only interest I really exalt is reading girl-oriented light novels while wearing easy-fitting clothes. You have no reason to tell me off like that.”

“It being the only thing is one thing, but it doesn’t seem right to call it exalted…”

“What’s with that blunt expression of yours?”

Really, why must the world view such an interest so coldly? It’s true however that when people ask me what my interest is, I’ll say ‘reading books’ and when I answer,

''“I like pure literature, especially the story of “The Sound of the Mountain” by Kawabata Yasunari[http://www.baka-tsuki.org/project/index.php?title=Baka_to_Tesuto_to_Syokanju:Volume6.5_Translation_Notes_and_References]. This story has words that express reminiscences of the past and love as the central theme that touched my heart…”''

And when I answer,

''“I like girl-oriented light novels, especially the part in ‘When I wait for you under the legendary tree (Vol.3)’, where Shinji, whose love was not accepted, attacked Yuuichi with a blunt weapon. It was really a moving scene…”''

I think there’s a big difference in these two sayings.

“Then, what happened? Is there something troubling you, ane-ue?”

Hideyoshi asked with a nonchalant attitude. Should I say that it’s a problem? Or that it’s a bother…

“Hideyoshi, you’re good at singing, right?”

“Singing? Well, it’s not that I can be considered good at it, but it’s definitely a lot better than yours, ane-ue.”

“Ku…you really dare to say it…!”

It’s vexing, but he’s right about that, unfortunately.

“Haa…why must it be that you can do what I can’t do…”

“Besides that, your studies have been outstanding throughout.”

“I want to have the talent to sing instead of having the talent to study now…”

I think my voice isn’t bad, but my sense of rhythm is a complete flaw. Even when I go to karaoke with everyone, I’ll just be clapping together with everyone.

“What is it? Is it that you have a chance to sing in front of people?”

“That’s how it is. Our Takahashi-sensei here told me ''‘I can only ask you for this, Kinoshita-san.’'' and hoped that I could perform a promotional movie for the school…”

“Singing in a school promotional video. You mean, singing the school anthem?”

“You’re correct…haa…”

Thinking about this makes me very depressed. Even if I start working hard now to learn how to sing, I don’t think there’ll be much of an improvement.

“If it bothers you so much, couldn’t you have refused Miss Takahashi’s request?”

“I don’t want to. I’ve always worked so hard to maintain that outstanding student image in front of everyone. How can I just give up because of such a trivial thing? Don’t joke around!”

“You’re really dedicated in maintaining your appearance there…”

“That’s just like a Kinoshita bloodline or something. You perform on the stage, while I perform the role of an honor student in my daily life.”

“Muu, if you think of it that way, we may be really alike.”

I don’t want to admit it, but if we leave aside our gender and personalities, us siblings’ natures might be very similar. Our appearances, and even our inner mindsets may be mixed up…

“…(stares).”

“Wha, what is it, ane-ue? Why are you staring at my face? Is there something on it?”

Really, alike.

“…You’re, really good at imitating others, right?”

“If possible, I hope you’ll call it acting.”

“That kind of small thing doesn’t matter…Hideyoshi, can you act as me?”

“That sort of level is very easy. I have a clear grasp on your characteristics.”

“That’s right. We’ve been together since we were born.”

Besides, he did some things during the summoning tests before.

“If we just swap around for a while during filming, I suppose you’ll…”

“Ane-ue, are you thinking of letting me take over you…?”

Hideyoshi gave a look of disgust as he backed away.

“That’s right. As long as you wear my clothes, fill up some things under the chest and don’t cause any mishaps, nothing will be exposed, right?”

“Stuff things under the chest? What are you saying, ane-ue? That level of chest size doesn’t need that kind of thing—A, ANE-UE! WAI…! MY JOINTS THERE MUST NOT BE TWISTED IN THAT DIRECTION…!”

“Hideyoshi, I’m really, troubled here, you know? Won’t you listen to me?”

“I’M FEELING TROUBLED HERE TOO!?”

“So, we’re even then? Shouldn’t siblings help each other?”

“No, that kind of reason is too wrong no matter what—OWWWW! I, I UNDERSTAND! I’LL BE VERY GRATEFUL TO HELP OUT!”

“I see. That’s great. I’ll endure for now then, and I won’t snap your elbow.”

Until this switch around is over, that is.

“Uu…seriously, it’s bothersome to have such a violent older sister.”

“What? That’s because you just said something unnecessary.”

“Muu…I’d just stated the fact…speaking of which, when are we going to begin the switch?”

“We’ll meet up after school tomorrow and change clothes at the sports equipment room…as for the padding, since you say it’s alright, there’s no need to do so.”

“After school tomorrow? My class will have a remedial lesson, I’d say.”

“Remedial? Won’t it be bad to skip it?”

“Hm. I’d be climbing a step closer to being retained if I’d skip it.”

“How bad are your grades exactly…”

“This is the only thing I can’t argue against…”

“Well, it can’t be helped if that is the case. I’ll act your part there.”

“Ane-ue would?”

“Yes.”

“No, that’s…”

“What? Are you saying that I can’t replace you?”

What can this guy do that I can’t do other than singing? I’m not that stupid. I do know that guy’s traits just like how it is the other way around.

“No, I’m not saying that you can’t replace me, ane-ue…but, please don’t interact too much with the students in my class. Once they know that you’re a girl…”

“If they know?”

“They’ll definitely say that I’m a real girl the next day…”

“…They won’t guess that you swapped places with me, but will think that you’re a girl, huh…as expected of F class.”

“So, I’d hope that you’ll be careful when interacting with them.”

“I get it. Don’t expose too much this time. I’ll reward you well if we can pull this off successfully.”

“Leave it to me.”

After that, I checked that Hideyoshi’s singing of the school anthem had no problems, and put down the box of internet purchases in a relieved manner. In the last volume, Yuuichi had a weapon ready, got beaten back, and managed to drug Shinji. I’m really looking forward to how the events will develop.

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The next day, after school, I checked that there was no one else around, and entered the sports equipment room and swapped clothes with Hideyoshi with the fastest speed possible.

“Really, you’re really just like me.”

“We’re twins anyway. It’s not weird for us to be alike.”

“We’re twins, huh. I feel that there’s no need for us to be so alike.”

Even so, it’s because of our similar appearances, or we wouldn’t be able to pull this off…but I have a bad feeling about this for some reason.

“I’d be going then. I’ll leave the remedial to you, ane-ue.”

Hideyoshi put on the tie, and then reached his hand out for the door handle of the sports equipment room.

“Ah, hold on, Hideyoshi. Take this.”

I called out to Hideyoshi and handed something to him.

“Hm? What’s this?”

Hideyoshi looked troubled as I handed him a small device.

“A listening bug.”

“Ane-ue…where on earth did you get that from…?”

“One of your classmates lent it to me. I tried asking him, and he happily gave it to me.”

But I used your sleeping photos as exchange.

“So it’s Muttsurini. Seriously, that guy…”

“Alright, just put that on as you move. I’ll track your movements from it.”

“Even if you don’t check on me, I’d be able to act as you properly, ane-ue…”

“Your ‘properly’ here isn’t reliable at all.”

“Well, so be it. it’ll be good if this can make you relax, ane-ue.”

Hideyoshi put the bug behind him and left the sports equipment room while dressed in the girls uniform.

“Then, I should head over to that filthy F classroom.”

I actually wanted to remain close to him in order to observe him, but he already agreed to help me perform on film, and it’s cruel of me if I swap over with that guy and skip the remedial. I should do my part well and head over to F classroom.

God, I beg of you, please don’t let that guy do anything stupid…

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''“NOT GOOD! SUGAWA CLIMBED THROUGH THE WINDOW AND ESCAPED TO THE NEXT CLASSROOM!”''

''“THAT SWINE BASTARD…! SO THE RUMORS OF HIM BREAKING THE IRONBLOOD PACT OF THE FFF BY ALMOST EXCHANGING NUMBERS WITH D-CLASS’ TAMANO-SAN WAS TRUE…!? LISTEN UP! THAT GUY’S NO LONGER OUR LEADER. HE’S A HERETIC! FIND HIM AND FINISH HIM OFF”''

''“““ROGER THAT! PLEASE GIVE INSTRUCTIONS”””''

''“SQUADS A-E, ONCE YOU FIND HIM, BRING HIM TO THE INQUISITION! ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO DELETE THE RECORDED NUMBERS! THERE’S THE CHANCE THAT THEY MAY HAVE EXCHANGED NUMBERS! SQUADS F-G, USE ANY MEANS YOU CAN THINK OF TO SPREAD SLANDER ABOUT HIM! BE ESPECIALLY VICIOUS TO D CLASS! SQUAD H, GO FIND FUNAKOSHI-SENSEI (single 46 year old woman)! WE MUST DEFINITELY TEACH THAT TRAITOR WHAT THE GRAVEYARD OF A HUMAN LIFE IS!!!”''

''“““ROGER THAT!!!”””''

I could hear angry roars the moment I arrived in front of the classroom.

…What in the world is this class doing…

I try to resist the urge to turn right as I open the door.

And then, what I see inside are masked guys wielding leather whips and candles, running about wildly.

“Really, what are you doing!?”

Who are these guys? Why isn’t anyone preparing for the lessons before the remedial? Before I even talk about lessons, someone please explain what’s with these get-up? Are they some religious militant group!?

“Ah, welcome back, Hideyoshi.”

A guy who’s been running around wildly takes off his hood and approaches me. It’s Yoshii Akihisa-kun, and he’s a famous person in our year, no the school. I think it’s because of what he does all the time that he’s called an idiot…he has quite the decent appearance, so this is a pity.

“Hm? Arre? What is it?”

That Yoshii-kun’s staring at my face.

“Wha, what’s— it about, Akihisa?”

What is it. I barely managed to swallow my words that were about to be released. This is dangerous. I’m Hideyoshi now. I better take note of my tone.

“You do seem different from usual…”

“Yo, you’re thinking too much! I’m always like this.”

Even our relatives close to us can’t even tell us apart, and yet he managed to do so in such a short time…! This guy who’s always being called an idiot is way too sharp here!

“Really…? But, normally, if I talk like this…well, I feel that you’re more feminine and cute normally.”

What should I do? I really have the urge to immediately snap this idiot’s carotid artery.

“Instead of that, how’s the remedial? I see that the gang’s not that motivated.”

“Ah, yeah. If it’s the remedial, Ironman did tell us. He told us to finish up the printed worksheets first, and then we’ll continue with the lessons.”

“I see. So that’s why everyone’s moving around so freely.”

“It’s just like self-study period before Ironman comes back.”

Looks like Nishimura-sensei too went to prepare for the introduction movie. If not for that, I don’t think that teacher will take his eyes away from this class even if it’s for a short time.

“Leaving that aside, it’s not just a feeling. I think you do sound different from usual, Hideyoshi. Do you have a cold—”

''“Report! We’ve obtained new information. Squad F has interacted with D class’ Tamano-san. She says that she has no interest in Sugawa and says that “I want to know more about Aki-chan instead’! I repeat! D class’ Tamano Miki has interest in Yoshii Akihisa! D class’ Tamano Miki has interest in Yoshii Akihisa!”''

“Farewell!”

On hearing the report, Yoshii-kun immediately took off his hood and dashed off like an escaping rabbit.

''“DON’T LET HIM GET AWAY! LET THE BACKUP FORCES FORM THE ASSAULT SQUADS! WE CAN’T LET THAT GUY RAMPAGE FURTHER!!”''

''“BUT WAIT! I THINK TAMANO SAID AKI-CHAN THERE! YOSHII’S REALLY DISGUSTING, BUT AKI-CHAN’S JUST MY TYPE!”''

''“ME TOO!”''

Really…this class is full of idiots…

But this is just what I want. Luckily, it seems that they’re having self-study time, so I can check on Hideyoshi’s situation properly. Let me think. This seems like it’s similar to a recorder—done.

I put on the earphone of the device I borrowed from Tsuchiya-kun at noon break and switched it on. A shrill noise rang for a while, and then, the voice became clear.

''“—thank you, Kinoshita-san.”''

''“Eh? Did I do something you have to thank me for, Kubo-kun?”''

Ah, I hear it. it’s Hideyoshi’s voice, right? It does sound different from his usual voice, so this is the voice other people are hearing from me. The sound quality isn’t very good, and it’s hard to tell who’s talking.

''“Yes. It’s thanks to you that I managed to summon courage. I managed to gain lots of confidence the moment I knew I have a comrade amongst my classmates.”''

''“Comrade?”''

From what I can guess from the conversation, the one talking should be Kubo-kun, but what is he talking about? The filming doesn’t seem like it's started, so are they randomly chatting away..but, Kubo-kun and a comrade? What are they talking about…?

''“But speaking of which, I never thought that you’re a homosexual. It really surprised me.”''

WHAT IN THE WORLD DID THAT IDIOT JUST SAY—!?

''“If possible, can you tell me the name of the person you like? If it’s possible, I’ll definitely help you as much as I can.”''

''“Erm…about that, the one I like—”''

I CAN’T LET HIM TALK FURTHER! I MUST MAKE HIM SHUT UP EVEN IF I HAVE TO PUNCH HIM!

I got out from F classroom and sprinted all the way down the corridor to A classroom, pulling aside the door.

BAM!! A loud sound echoed throughout the classroom.

“Arra, Hideyoshi. What’s the matter?”

Hideyoshi, who’s chatting with Kubo-kun, turns towards me while pretending to be me.

I too pretend to be Hideyoshi as I say.

“Ane-ue. Can~I borrow a little of your time? I don’t want others to hear about what we’re talking about, so how about we head there?”

“? I don’t really understand, but sure. Please excuse me for a while, Kubo-kun.”

Hideyoshi didn’t notice my killing intent at all as he follows me to the stairs platform where no one is at. Right, over here…I’ll kill him.

“…What did you say to Kubo-kun…?”

I grabbed onto the dazed looking Hideyoshi by the arms and wrists as I asked while smiling serenely.

“Fm? I’m just chatting with him, and then, I talked about your interests in the other gender.”

“Hm…and then?”

“From your thinking process, I tried to tell him that ‘you don’t have any interests in guys in reality’, but it seems that I made a mistake in my choice of words, ane-ue. It seems that Kubo misinterpreted it as ‘no interests in the other gender’ and mistook you for a homosexual—AH, ANE-UE! NO…! DON’T TURN THE JOINT THERE…!”

“You idiot! When did I say that I have no interests in the other gender!? I only said that I like girl-oriented light novels, so of course I have interests in guys in reality, get it!? Don’t say such things that’ll cause misunderstandings!”

“I, I understand! I will not make a mistake next time!”

“Really. It’s all up, to you…!”

Because of the filming, I can’t let Hideyoshi get hurt yet. I’ll settle this afterwards, but first, we’ll have to focus on what’s before this.

I let go of Hideyoshi’s arms and wrists as he started crying out in pain, and he rubbed his arms while heading back to the classroom. I should head back to F class too.

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''“…Yuuko.”''

''“Ah, prez. What is it?”''

I returned back to the classroom, and put on the earphone. This time, I hear another voice. This manner of speech is most likely A class’ rep Kirishima Shouko-san.

Ahh…not good…if they don’t start filming soon, the swap may end up exposed…

''“…Over there.”''

''“There? What’s there?”''

''“…The skirt’s rolled up.”''

THAT IDIOT EXPOSED HIMSELF THERE…! REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HIS ACTING IS BAD OR NOT, THAT’S TOO DEFENSELESS OF HIM! HE DOESN’T CARE ABOUT HOW CAREFUL WE ARE WHEN WE WEAR OUR SKIRTS!

Hideyoshi’s tone doesn’t seem to imply that he cares about my feelings when I’m being all terrified here as he doesn’t seem bothered by this skirt-flipping like thing.

''“Thanks for the concern, prez. But I’m fine”''

''“…Fine?”''

''“It’s fine if they’re not seen.”''

''“…But if the skirt’s flipped.”''

''“No. it’s fine. That’s because.”''

''“…Because?”''

''“Because—I made sure to wear my underwear properly today.”''

DOK DOK DOK DOK DOK

“WHAT IN THE WORLD DID YOU JUST SAY!? IT SOUNDS LIKE I DON’T USUALLY WEAR UNDERWEAR!!”

“What I’d meant was that it’s fine because I’m wearing gym shorts under my skirt.”

“I DON’T GET THAT FEELING AT ALL!”

“But gym shorts are part of underwear.”

“SHUT UP! ANYWAY, DON’T SAY SUCH UNEXPECTED THINGS AGAIN, REMEMBER THAT! ALSO, WATCH THE SKIRT!”

The good thing in this unfortunate incident is that it seems only prez heard about it. if not, my rating will be sorely dented.

“Muu…but ane-ue, your skirt is too short and loose around the waist. It’s really hard to move in this…”

“Are you saying that my figure is worse than yours?”

This idiot…once his purpose is done, I’ll definitely deal with him severely…

“Anyway, be careful with what you do! It’ll be troublesome if you end up getting harassed by some weird guy because you’re too alluring!”

“Understood. I’ll take note.”

“Do it properly.”

I released Hideyoshi and let him return to A class.

That idiot might cause some trouble when I’m not around to notice. I head towards F classroom as I listen to the earphone. At this point, it can’t be helped even if people give me weird looks.

''“Ki, Kinoshita-san!”''

''“? What is it? You’re—”''

''“I’m Yokomizo Kouji from 2-F. Actually, erm, well…”''

F class’ Yokomizo Kouji-kun? Who’s that? I feel that I never talked to this person before…and he does sound rather panicky. Don’t tell me…

''“A, actually, I like you a lot, Kinoshita-san! Please go out with me!”''

A confession!? But, of all moments, he chose to do so when Hideyoshi’s swapped with me. This guy really doesn’t know how to watch the timing…or is it because Hideyoshi’s swapped with me that he finds me charming, and so decided to confess to him? I guess not, right…?

Well, leaving that aside, I’m happy to receive his feelings, but I don’t intend to go out with anyone at this point, and I’m not too familiar with him. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to reject him. It’ll be best if Hideyoshi can reject him without hurting him…

And as I think this way, Hideyoshi seems to understand what I feel as he says the reason why I’m rejecting him formally. Fm fm. As expected of us being twins. He completely understands what I’m thinking.

''“Well…I’m happy to receive your feelings, but…”''

''“Tha, that’s…!”''

''“I’m sorry.”''

The image of Hideyoshi lowering his head was passed to me through the earphone.

That guy really can do it. Beautiful rejection…but I just find it inconceivable to hear his rejection that sounds like he’s used to it.

''“Then, please tell me the kind of person you like, Kinoshita-san! I’ll try and become the kind of guy you like and make you—”''

Yokomizo-kun continued to bug around.

It’s annoying, but I do like it that I’m being liked like this. Even so, the answer just now won’t change.

''“Even so…I’m sorry.”''

''“Wh, why…?”''

''“Because, I’m—only interested in 12-year-old pretty boys…”''

DOK DOK DOK DOK DOK

“I’LL KILL YOU.”

“An, ane-ue? Why are you so agitated all of a sudden? Calm down first.”

“How can I calm down!?”

Me being a homosexual might be thought of as a joke here, and here I’m being treated as a no-panties liberator under the skirt!? What kind of an incorrigible woman have I become!? Isn’t this worse than being labelled as someone who’s called out for having no sense of rhythm!?

“I’d feel that I’ve worked hard to understand your interests, right, ane-ue?”

“Uu…well, about that, I can’t say it’s completely wrong…but those are just what I like in fiction. I do have other interests in reality.”

“Muu…this is really complicated…”

“Basically, my interests in 2-D and 3-D are completely different! Besides, didn’t I say not to mention those so openly!? If you want to act as me, be more thorough!”

“Mu…now that you mention it, it’s just like what you say…sorry, ane-ue. I accidentally prioritized your appearance at home and replicated that.”

“…So it seems that I give that kind of feeling to you at home…”

Though I do think that I’m more refined…

“Speaking of which, only that person heard your rejection line, right?”

“The line about pretty boys under 12?”

“Yes. It’ll be troublesome if anyone else hears it.”

I guess it’s fine, but…if anyone else hears it, I’ll just have to make that person disappear, right…?

“I haven’t witnessed any witnesses, but do not worry about the acting, ane-ue. I’ll perfectly replicate your social appearance from now on.”

“I feel that there’re a lot of things that can’t be recovered…”

Better not to say anything else. In that case, I’ll just have to hang on and let this guy keep acting until the end. I have nothing to lose anyway…

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I got myself completely tired dealing with Hideyoshi as I returned back to F classroom, and for some reason, Yoshii-kun came up to me.

“Arre? Where did you go, Hideyoshi?”

“Ah, Yo—then, Akihisa. I just went to the toilet. What about you? There’s no need to run, is there?”

“Yeah. As I was running, I heard that Yokomizo-kun confessed to Kinoshita Yuuko-san, so everyone’s pursuing after him now.”

I’m not very familiar with you, but to you, the one called Yokomizo-kun, I’m sorry. You’re likely a victim who suffered most other than me in this incident…

“Really, Yokomizo-kun won’t heed his lesson. He got punished last week for trying to ask Hideyoshi out for a date, and he’s now asking the older sister because he failed.”

I’ll take that back. To the guy called Yokomizo-kun, if I meet you next time, I’ll definitely snap your bones into the opposite direction.

“Ah, that’s right, Hideyoshi. About your sister…”

“Wha, what about my sister?”

“? What are you panicking about?”

“I, I’d panic from time to time too.”

“Well, never mind…speaking of your sister, Hideyoshi, she’s going to perform in the school promotional movie.”

Ah, what? So it’s about that…I thought my identity got revealed there. It really shocked me.

“Since it’s rare for us to have self-study, how about we check it out?”

“Hm? Tha, that’s true. I’m a little concerned here. It might not be a bad idea to check it out.”

If we continue to chat in this classroom like this, there’s a high chance that Yoshii-kun will see that we switched identities. Also, I’m concerned about Hideyoshi’s situation too, so it might be good to check things out.

We leave the classroom which is buzzing with angry roars, and Yoshii-kun and I head towards A classroom.

“However, your sister is really amazing, Hideyoshi.”

“? How?”

“Well, she’s cute, sports and studies can’t stump her, and she’s going to sing in front of a camera today, you know? She’s amazing for being able to do anything.”

“I, is that so?”

Yoshii-kun’s innocent eyes glanced behind, leaving me speechless. For some reason, I feel a sense of guilt for tricking him. To be honest, I have no sense of rhythm, and I can’t sing in front of the camera at all.

Even if I respond to his expectations, I have to put all my hopes on Hideyoshi succeeding no matter whether it’s right or not. My pride won’t allow me to show that I have a bad sense of rhythm. Since you created so many lies about it, it’s about time you make this a success, or else it’ll be a shame to me…!

“? What is it, Hideyoshi? It’s rare to see you so horrified. You look like your sister there, you know?”

“Ah, it, it’s nothing. Nothing at all. Don’t mind.”

Why is it that I’m the one giving the terrified expression here? I want to grab Yoshii-kun’s joints and hear his explanation, but I continue to keep that smiling face as I suppress that urge. It’ll all be a waste if things collapse here.

I carry the fake smile and walk a few steps, only to hear a certain melody.

“Ah, this is the school anthem right? Looks like they’re starting from the combined choir.”

“Un, looks like it.”

The grand piano in A classroom leads the rhythm, and the combined singing voices of around 20 people can be heard. There’s no alto or tenor in this, just a simple melody of the main theme. However, the combined singing here had a refreshing feeling that reminds me of the clear summer sky and also the presence of the gathering rainy clouds floating in that sky—the wonderful feeling.

“Hideyoshi, your sister is leading the singing in the middle.”

Approaching closer, I see that Hideyoshi, who’s dressed up as me, is standing in the most obvious focal point, the center, singing.

I do find it vexing, but I do say that my brother here has a decent appearance. I’m not saying that he’s pretty, but whether it’s Hideyoshi, or anyone else, when people focus on what they want to do, they’ll show off an inexplicable charm. Right now, Hideyoshi’s giving off that charm, looking really attractive. I’m really envious of him.

“As expected, Hideyoshi’s sister is pretty.”

“Is, is that so?”

I felt a little redeemed by Yoshii-kun’s words. If he’s saying ‘as expected’, it means that he more or less feels that I have some charm, right?

“But it’s a pity…”

“Eh? What?”

“Just now, when I was running for my life, I heard—”

A really ominous premonition burnt within me.

“—That Hideyoshi’s sister normally doesn’t wear underwear, and is interested in only girls and young boys.”

“FORGET ABOUT IIITTTTTTT—!!”

“UWAH! What is it, Hideyoshi!? What’s wrong!? Why are you suddenly using wrestling moves on me!?”

“Who cares! Forget about everything you heard! I’ll use this pain to erase all your memories!”

“Hi, Hideyoshi! I don’t know why, but your chest! There’s a faint soft feeling touching my arm, UWAAHH!?”

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ‘FAINT’! I DO HAVE SOME MORE OR LESS HERE!”

“What is it, Hideyoshi!? What did I do wrong here for you to suddenly use violence ARGGGGGHHHH!!!?”

“ANYWAY, FORGET ABOUT THIS—!!”

“WHAT!? WHY AM I BEING TREATED LIKE THIS—!?”

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“…Ane-ue.”

“…What is it, Hideyoshi?”

“Recently, those guys in class seem to have a rumor that there’s growth of my chest…”

“What a coincidence. In fact, my classmates seem to have a rumor going on between them that ‘Kinoshita Yuuko normally doesn’t wear underwear and likes girls and young boys’…”

““…””

“HOW ARE YOU GOING TO COMPENSATE ME, ANE-UE!? THINGS END UP LIKE THAT, I CAN’T BATHE WITH AKIHISA AND THE REST, AND I CAN’T EVEN USE THE GYM CHANGING ROOM!?”

“IT’S FINE SINCE YOUR PREDICAMENT HASN’T CHANGED AT ALL, OKAY!? I WENT FROM HONOR STUDENT TO A BLATANT THREE-STRIKE PERVERT, YOU KNOW!? YOU SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS!”

“IT’S BECAUSE YOU MENTIONED THAT WE SWITCH AROUND! EVEN SHIMADA’S BEEN ACTING WEIRD AND WAS STARING AT MY CHEST LIKE A GRUDGING AVENGER!”

“SERVES YOU RIGHT! IT’S BECAUSE YOU DID SOME WEIRD ACTING!”

“WRONG, IT’S YOUR FAULT, ANE-UE!”

“NO, IT’S YOURS!”

““……””

“Well, we’re powerless to do anything now, so let’s just leave it alone…”

“Yeah…we can’t do anything even if we’re concerned about it…”

““There’ll soon be a topic even more amazing, and these events will soon be forgotten (anyway)””

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== Prologue ==

===Part 1===

“Uwaaa! Tha- that is dangerous! Hey, are you trying to kill me?!”

Even though he knew very well it was futile, Ousawa Akatsuki couldn’t stop screaming. Since he was running at full speed his shout caused a Doppler effect. It was daybreak and the sky in the east had just started to turn white. Akatsuki was running in the depths of a dense forest. He was carrying a bag about the size of a sandbag on his back while strongly kicking the ground as he strode though. Half a step behind him arrows struck the ground one right after the other. Numerous footsteps chased him like they were trying to surround him. Akatsuki turned around and confirmed his followers. What he saw was blue and white colors completely unfit to the forest. It was aprons and servants' clothes. His pursuers were maids. Furthermore there were forty-four of them. In today’s recession it is difficult to see this many maids even in the streets of Akihabara. His chasers were beautiful girls and women. Akatsuki was thinking. It would be great if we were in the summer beach.

“But it is not summer and this is not even the beach!”

He straightened himself up and pulled his mind back from the illusions to the reality. Actually there was a fundamental problem apart from the season and the place. In the first place this is not Akihabara; not even Earth. This is another world.

The earth Ousawa Akatsuki is standing on belongs to a different world called Areizard. Which was why every maid was carrying a weapon of some kind. Like swords, spears and bows. To understand this situation it is necessary to know something about Akatsuki.

Five years ago. Akatsuki was summoned to this world called Areizard. In this world where swords and magic were used and a hero and the demon king existed there was a full scale war against the army of demons led by Garius the demon king. That’s right. There was already a hero in this world. Therefore this is not a story where the young boy comes from another world to become a hero. On the contrary the summoned Akatsuki had no powers whatsoever. He was an ordinary boy. He was only a bystander and had nothing to do about the future of this world. His luck was that after the summoning he woke up in the great magic nation Sherfiido. He was welcomed by the hero Leon, the queen Risty and others like the fighter Zeks and the mage Ruudye. Not only that, but they searched old books to help him return to his world. In the vast forest near Sherfiido. There is a <gate to another world> in the deepest part of the northern side of the forest. Then just as Akatsuki was about to return to his world ---- a tragedy occurred. The army, led by demon king Garius raided Erdia the royal city of Sherfiido. And in that fight the hero Leon lost his life. Protecting Akatsuki from the demon king’s blade.
Leon’s death caused despair in the world. This further deepened when Erdia fell. It was natural that the people held Akatsuki responsible. Risty was the only one who could protect Akatsuki, but she couldn’t accept Leon, her lover’s death. She also blamed Akatsuki. She cursed him--- If only you hadn't existed! Zeks and Ruudye didn't cover him either and after a while Akatsuki disappeared. Everyone thought that he fled and called him a coward. But he didn't flee.

Risking his life he went alone to the Divine World, where gods dwelt and trained as hard as he could. In the end he managed to learn a body control technique called Renkan Keikikou which allowed him to freely make chi in the body and returned to the battlefield. Then in the Erdia’s liberation war he saved Risty, Zeks and Ruudye when they got into a tight spot. Akatsuki suddenly become a hero but there were still quite a few who blamed Akatsuki for Leon’s death. It was especially infuriating for some Leon supporting people to see Akatsuki and Risty solving their ill feelings and fighting together. They started to call him cynically a rogue hero.

But Akatsuki quietly accepted his notorious name. Not only that but he behaved bohemian. Like he was saying I'm neither a champion nor a hero. Leon is the hero of Areizard. Akatsuki still felt that way. He is fine being a rogue hero. That is why on his way to defeat the demon king if he found a noble oppressing their peers he crushed him without question. If he caught a rumor about a beautiful girl or women he not only flirted but also molested them. Finally after a numerous adventures and hardships Akatsuki defeated demon lord Garius.

===Part 2===

Unlike the eastern and western parts of castle Erdia’s forest where temples and cemeteries were built, the northern part was left untouched. That is because the deepest part of the northern forest is considered a sacred ground. Thus there is no man made road, only natural paths between the trees. But even so the flora was growing as it pleased. If one is not careful enough it is easy to trip in the fallen trees, overgrown vines and ivies all around the forest.

---thirty minutes. Even though I've been running in a forest like that for thirty minutes already the number of presences behind me are not decreasing at all. They are serious about this. They really want to catch me.

While Akatsuki was thinking about what to do there was a voice above his head.

“Master Akatsuki, prepare yourself!”

Two maids fell from the sky. They held a long spear. They tried to attack me from both sides. Nonetheless I can’t be caught. How can I defeat them without causing damage?

Suddenly Akatsuki had an idea. He tried it right away.

“— gotcha”

Akatsuki narrowed himself and dodged the spears then when the maids landed and tried to turn towards him

“-----eh”

For some reason both of them sat to the ground with red faces. They realized they had been stripped.

“Well, well, what happened? Are you alright? “ Said Akatsuki with a sarcastic tone. There was a white piece of cloth in his hand. It was the panties these maids wore. He borrowed it in the split second they passed him.

“What? Did you sprain your legs? Let me see under your skirts for a little.”

“N- Noooooo!!”

The two maids run in panic.

“What can I say? It works like a charm.”

A bitter smile appeared on Akatsuki’s face. In the Divine Realm his master who taught him the Renkan Keikikou technique was the fist saint Granseiz. He was the user of the strongest martial art. Also he was the strongest perverted old man. For that reason Akatsuki not only learned how to use the body control technique Renkan Keikikou, but he also learned how to use it in a little—no in a quite perverted way. The rumor that the [Rogue hero likes women] is widespread throughout Areizard. Of course the maids know that as well. Akatsuki waved his hand towards the back of the fleeing maids, but a rope tied around his hand. There was also another rope on his other hand holding his bag.

“You can no longer escape, Master Akatsuki!’

“Come back with us to the castle peacefully.”

Two different maids appeared from the brush next to him. But Akatsuki stood firmly on the ground and put a little power in his hands pulling the rope.

“Ah---!”

With only that the two maids flew in the air. He used Renkan Keikikou. The girls as if pulled by a mysterious power flew right in front of him. Then while still with the bag on his back he skillfully caught the girls by their waist, one on each of his shoulders.

“Oh, that ear looks tasty.”

He bit the ear of the maid on his left shoulder softly. With that he changed the chi inside her body. Her body shook then fell to the ground. Renkan Keikikou has many uses. If you raise the chi in your body you can heighten your senses or make your body superhuman. And it can be used on others too. Akatsuki did that to the left maid. Her face was in ecstasy, her face was red, it was quite erotic to be frank. Clearly a pleasant feeling filled her whole body. The other maid watching this tried to distance herself from Akatsuki by pushing him away. But he didn't t even flinch, the maid was the one pushed back instead. Then something was slipping through her uniform’s sleeve. It was her bra.

“Ah---!”

The maid crossed her arm over her chest like she was trying to hide her breasts from him. Akatsuki talked to her.

“Tell this to Walkyuria. It means me a lot to me that she tried to stop me.”

“---“
Then the maid bit her lips and disappeared in a brush. Akatsuki shrugged his shoulder then turned to the other maid whose chi was changed and was sitting powerlessly on the ground.

“I’m sorry… you will be able to move in thirty minutes. Please give this back to the other maid.”

He threw the bra towards her then started to run again.

It was only yesterday that Akatsuki defeated Galius the demon lord. After that he immediately returned to the royal town Erdia where a victory party was held inviting the leaders of the allied kingdoms who fought together with Sherfiido against the demon army. Then the dawn of the next day is the present. Akatsuki silently left the castle of Sherfiido at daybreak. To return to his own world. Since he thought he shouldn’t be in this world anymore. He mumbled while running.

“That was all good but…”

Apparently his plans were seen through by his friends who fought together with him. Zeks and Ruudye while reluctant to let him leave, saw him off. The problem is princess Risty. Akatsuki didn’t understand what she was thinking.

Risty the talented mage was Akatsuki’s important partner. After they got over the same sadness that was losing Leon and reconciled, they formed a party with Zeks and Ruudye. The four of them traveled and fought together in the last few years to defeat the demon lord.

The hero who defeated the demon lord marries the princess and they live happily ever after. Indeed it wouldn’t be strange if it ended like that. It is completely possible that after they traveled all over the world risking their lives something special forms between them. To be precise there was a special feeling between Akatsuki and Risty. But they didn’t get together. The reason is that Risty had a lover she couldn’t forget. And Akatsuki also couldn’t forget that man. He was his first true friend after he was summoned to Aleizard. He was a hero among heroes. That is why Akatsuki fought as a rogue hero to the end. And that is why it didn’t take long for Risty to feel something special towards Akatsuki since she understood his feelings like they were her own. Just like the two of them getting attracted to each other due to sharing the same pain. Still they didn’t become lovers until the very end. And Risty wasn’t there to see him off. Zeks and Ruudye followed him. There is no way that Risty of all people wouldn’t realize his plans. That is why he thought that they ended like that. Then when he started to walk towards the northern forest where the <gate to another world> was. He was stopped by Sherfiido’s beautiful maids and head maid Walkyuria. Since they said they had a message from Risty he had to hear it. That is why.

“The hero who defeated the demon lord disappears the next day? Don’t kid with me! You should cool your head a little while being tied up!”

Even if they say that I can’t understand it so quickly. The moment Akatsuki tilted his head to the side. With a sharp metallic sound forty-four armed maids attacked him in unison.

“Then it turned out like this.”

Said as he stopped. A group of maids stood before Akatsuki blocking his way. Looks like they decided that two or three of them wouldn't stand a chance against him. So this time they are ten at once. It was quite a sight to see them forming a straight line. Akatsuki let out a sigh.

“I suppose you won't back out. Well… I guessed so. It is not easy to let go. Memories that is.”

Still that can be said about him too. Thus Akatsuki started to walk. And this was his last warning.

“If you still try to get in my way I'll be a little forceful ---don't t think badly of me, okay!”

===Part 3===

“Unit Alpha was broken through! The other units can’t surround him in time!”

“Unit Omega can you hear me? Unit Omega! – It’s no use there is no response!”

The head maid Walkyuria closed her eyes and listened to her subordinates screaming similar reports without moving an inch. Walkyuria and her unit was further in the forest than Akatsuki’s current position. Her objective is to capture him. If that is the case then intercepting has a higher chance of success then pursuit. Thus she used the first attackers to tie him down while she got a head start. She formed small units in perfect positions to surround and capture Akatsuki--- that was her plan. But he couldn't be stopped. He was not even trying to evade the maids surrounding him. Instead he was fighting them head on and cutting his way forward. And he still has time to grope the breasts, stroke the butts and touch the tights of the maids in the commotion while using Renkan Keikikou to enrapture them.

“Walkyuria if this goes on…”

We all fall—after hearing her subordinate stop her sentence Walkyuria silently opened her eyes at least.

“It can’t be helped. You should go too… I'll stay here.”

“But…”

“Walkyuria…”

Walkyuria’s orders were transmitted to the units via communication magic used by three of her most trusted subordinates out of the forty-three standing under Walkyuria’s direct command. They could use attack magic too but the northern forest is a sacred ground after all. They can’t destroy the forest. Therefore a lonely smile appeared on her face when Walkyuria saw that they still couldn’t give up.

“We already knew that there was nothing we could do to stop that man. Parting is only a matter of time now. Nonetheless Lady Risty gave us a last chance. That is why you must go. If you can't stop him then at least get a last memory from Master Akatsuki.”

“Understood Walkyuria!”

“I hope Walkyuria can say farewell without regret.”

“Ee… thank you.”

Walkyuria silently watched as her subordinates started to run after saluting. Then closed her eyes again. For a second silence filled the northern forest. Then she heard her subordinates screaming. The screams started to close in little by little. Walkyuria flashed back. Five years ago to what happened when she first met Akatsuki. Then a faint feeling started to well up from deep inside her heart.

…I mustn’t. Walkyuria’s cheek loosened a little as she was thinking. Then.

“Oh, you finally showed yourself, Walkyuria!”

A tall young man appeared from the bushes in front of her. It was Akatsuki. Uncombed hair reaching to his shoulders. Black clothes covering his robust body. They were all black as night. His shining eyes were black as well.

There are two types of faces a woman likes. It is either nice looking or sharp looking. Akatsuki’s face was clearly the latter. His eyes are piercing and his face captured many women’s hearts. Audacious expression. Confidence and pride that is almost like conviction which gives birth to an appearance of allowance. He is strong. So much that it is obvious to anyone. Akatsuki had a unique presence that could stop someone’s breath. Walkyuria thought. He is a completely different person from five years ago when they first met. This must be what it means to turn from an ordinary boy to a hero. Walkyuria expressionlessly watched Akatsuki.

“Master Akatsuki please forgive me—you pervert! Do you want to make a legend of an evil spirit who attacks women in the northern forest?”

“If you say that then shouldn’t it first be the legend of maids who attacks travelers?”

“You say that but you look unhurt to me--- was there anything inadequate in my subordinates?"

“That is not possible. They are your subordinates. They all did their jobs until the very end.”

She bowed to him thankfully. Walkyuria had a nostalgic light in her eyes as she asked Akatsuki.

Please tell me!

“My subordinates… were those girls able to make Master Akatsuki remember them?”

“Don’t make me say it. It is embarrassing.”

Akatsuki laughed then replied.

“I won’t forget. Not a single thing in this world.”

“Thank you. I’m sure the girls are happy to hear that.”

She called out his name and raised her spear then took a stance.

“Lastly---- would you please carve me into your heart?”

-- Then not long after the forest become silent again. It was Akatsuki who appeared from the bush. Probably there won’t be any more maids coming after him. After he looked back one more time to carve Walkyuria’s memory into his heart Akatsuki started to walk again. His goal is the sacred ground in the deepest part of the forest. There is the <gate to another world> leading to the world where he used to live. There are a few gates in Aleizard that connect to different worlds. There are two in the religious Empire of Arekurasuta and in the Militarist Empire of Disdia. There are other gates too, seven altogether. But the gate he came through was the one here in Sherfiido. Thus to return to his own world Akatsuki has to use this gate.

“I didn’t think I would still remember.”

The path made by nature is labyrinthine. If someone unfamiliar with this place entered by accident they would get lost for sure. But Akatsuki didn’t have any doubt. He relied on his memories from five years ago. Akatsuki had been here before. After a while Akatsuki noticed a great tree before him. That means his goal is close. The sacred ground lies beyond that tree. The <gate to another world> is about a kilometer from here. Then while walking his gaze went to the bottom of the giant tree.

“----“

A girl stood there. She was beautiful like a spirit of the forest. Those who said that she was the treasure of Sherfiido were not lying at all. The one standing there was Risty El da Sherfiido.

The last time Akatsuki saw her was at the victory party hall yesterday. She wore an elaborately decorated shining dress worthy of a princess. But she couldn’t go into the forest in an outfit like that. Right now she is wearing white casual clothes. She tied her waist long golden hair in a ponytail. It was the same she used when they travelled to defeat the demon lord. Her unchanging beauty is the same.

“---“
Risty noticed him. When they eyes met they recognized each other. Akatsuki continued to move forward while Risty stayed still. The distance between them decreases. They become closer and closer--- then Akatsuki passed her.

“--- He- Hey wait a minute!”

Probably she didn't expect this. She called out to him in a hurried voice behind him. But he ignored her. Akatsuki continued to walk without making a noise.
“Stupid. Wait! Stop joking and wait a little, hey…”

Finally he stopped and made a sight when she grabbed onto his arm. Without turning to her

“What are you doing for a princess to sneak out of the castle? On top of that you even sent after me your maids.”

“Th- they said that they wanted to say farewell to you so I gave my permission. I… only came here to check up on them.”

After she said that she leaned her back against his wide back. While Akatsuki felt her weight Ritsy gave out a faint voice.

“Are you really leaving?”

“Aa, I should’t be in this world anymore. You should know that too.”

“……..”

Risty couldn't say anything since she understood what he was thinking. Even though he defeated the demon lord Garius, he was still a rogue hero. Of course there are people who praise Akatsuki as a real hero and wants him to marry Ritsy. But if she and Akatsuki who has opposing forces marry that would certainly lead to serious troubles later on which could very well cause Sherfiido to split. Even if they did not marry his influence as the hero who defeated the demon lord remains. Certainly there are peoples both domestic and foreign who don’t think well of him. It wouldn't be strange if that would cause an another dispute. And this time it would be a war between humans. That is why Akatsuki decided. He will defeat the demon lord alone. Then he will bear all the praise, honor, regret, envy and disappear from this world. Aleizard would only then be at peace.

“Not to mention I have something to do in that world.”

There is no demon lord in the world he grew up, in Earth. But there is someone who must be stopped. And probably that is his job. Before coming to Aleizard he thought it was impossible. But it might be possible for him since he gained power. Also there is another reason for him to return to his world. That is why Akatsuki is here right now. Then…

“… forgive me!”

Suddenly he heard a wistful, faintly shaking voice coming from his back. He made a sigh unintentionally.

And I thought it would be the best to leave without saying a word.

Akatsuki scratched his head. Then he turned to Risty. He knew it was cheating. But when he looked closer tears flowed from Risty’s eyes. Thus he suddenly kissed her.

“----?”

After seeing Risty widen her eyes in surprise Akatsuki closed his. Then tasted her soft lips to the fullest.

“---ha…wha- what are you doing?”

After she hastily moved her lips away from him Risty pulled Akatsuki’s face with full force.

“Because you cried in front of me… sorry.”

Akatsuki looked in her face while rubbing his face. Maybe from embarrassment or from anger but she reddened her face. But she wasn't crying anymore. Thus Akatsuki thought this is for the best.

Ousawa Akatsuki had an esthetic.

That is if there is a woman crying he can do as he wishes. This is what he thought. There must always be a reason when a woman cries in front of a man. The man must never look away from those tears. Thus Ousawa Akatsuki felt he should be honest with his feelings at least in front of the women crying before him.
When a woman cries, if he wants to stop those tears Akatsuki would stop them immediately.

When a woman cries, if he holds those tears dear Akatsuki would hug her.

When a woman cries, if he thinks those tears were just Akatsuki would leave her alone.

When a woman cries, if he feels those tears were lying he would ask for the reason.

And he would do anything to accomplish that. It might be too forceful to call it esthetic. But sometimes in the world there are sad tears that must be stopped even if ignoring the woman’s feelings. Thus Akatsuki follows his beliefs. Hate me not your tears.

“—well this kiss was like a farewell present. Thank you.”

“Forcibly kissing a princess of a kingdom…you better remember this!”

“Unless you forget me I won't forget you either.”

Risty unpleasantly raised her chin as Akatsuki said that to her with calm face.

“Don’t get the wrong idea! I'll forget someone like you in no time!”

“Ah, really?”

Said Akatsuki as he lifted his bag from the ground.

“—well it is time to say goodbye. I go this way and… you go that way.”

He pointed at the dimensional gate and Castle Erdia. They are in the opposite directions. Nevertheless those are the paths Akatsuki and Risty has to take.

“You don’t have to tell me that…”

Risty gave a snort.

“I feel relieved. Farewell, Akatsuki. I--- hated you.”

She said that much then turned her back to him and started to walk away. Akatsuki saw her off, then as her figure got smaller and smaller he suddenly called out to her. Those was his last words to her.

“ Don't forget what I said to you that day! If ever something happens call me! If you believe me I’ll definitely come for you.”

“--------“

Risty stopped silently. That is why Akatsuki talked to her. No matter what happens in the future, even if they never met again. Even if they never meet again--- he had to tell her this unchanging truth.

“No matter how far we are—“

I swear to you.

“I’ll always be your ally. Never forget that, got it?!”

After Akatsuki parted with Risty he didn’t make a stop anymore.

The further I go the more I can feel the forest become unusually silent. The sound disappeared from the world. And even though it is deep in the forest the scent of the trees, grass and flowers can’t be sensed anymore. When the scent of the flora disappeared my vision and sense of touch started to sharpen. I had clear vision and I could feel the invisible air on my skin like my senses were stretched out. I’ve entered the sacred ground.

When he realized Akatsuki had walked into a natural tunnel of trees. The tree branches covering the top of the tunnel were high so it didn't feel cramped. Numerous leaves covered the sunlight completely. Yet it was as bright as under the blue sky. Soft light flowed through the tunnel to the exit. It means the end of the tunnel is near. And not much further lies the goal of Akatsuki’s journey.

Well, at last. It was a deeply moving sight. Right now there is gate in front of Akatsuki. On the stone pedestal there were quartz pillars decorated with geometric motives. These made up the giant gate. On the other side of the gate the forest still continued. But this was the <gate to another world> without a doubt. Because the space surrounded by the gate faintly fluctuated. It was a plane of discontinuity created by the dimensional instability. That proved that it connected to another world.

“I hope it will go alright.”

Akatsuki started to concentrate as he put the sack back on. This should work in theory. I’m going through.

Akatsuki slowly stepped in the gate. It was a firm step which moved him forward. Just before he stepped through the fluctuating space, Akatsuki turned back for the last time. That was his farewell. His last words to the world he spent so much time. He said it.

“Farewell, Areizard!”

Then Ousawa Akatsuki disappeared in the <gate to another world>. There was no sound. The sacred ground in the forest was silent as if it was a lie that the hero departed. Still the only thing remaining was the silent space fluctuation that occurs when someone travels through the <gate to another world>.

===Part 4===

The wind strokes my cheek. Feeling comfortable Akatsuki slowly opened his eyes. His consciousness activated.

“Ah…”

He gets up, slowly shakes his head trying to gather his sleepy thoughts. When Akatsuki woke up there was a blue light piercing the darkness. His eyelids were closed all the time causing his eyes to get used to the darkness so he woke up feeling the gentle light was too bright. Then the wind blew again. As if something was guiding him Akatsuki turned his eyes in that direction. There was a white lace curtain dancing in the wind blowing through the window. Outside the window he saw the night sky. The moon in the sky faintly lightens up the world filled with the silent night. Akatsuki watched the world lit up by the moonlight. He had beem seeing this scenery since he was a kid. The asphalt and concrete filled town feels somewhat lifeless. Then he looked inside the room. It was dark but he knew this room. It was familiar scenery.

It looks like he came home. On top of his bed, Akatsuki was thinking about his returning from another world absent mindedly. There is a precise electric clock embedded inside the marble object from Miyano. It showed the same date and same time. It made Akatsuki’s think he had a long dream. But it wasn’t a dream. There is something lying down next to him. It was the large sack he carried on his back when he returned from Aleizard. Usually only those coming from another world can pass the <gate to another world>. But the Renkan Keikikou he learned allowed him to control the flow of chi. He covered his clothes and the sack with his chi. This made the gate falsely recognize that his clothes and his bag were part of his body. Thus he succeeded in passing through the <gate to another world> with them. But the problem is the inside. Akatsuki slowly opened the fastener on the side of the bag. Then something appeared from it like it was flowing out. They were breasts.

“…ah”

The breasts talked. No it was something else. There was something other than breasts. A tasty looking ass and soft tights rolled out of the bag sleeping silently. A gorgeous sleeping beauty was inside the bag. A breathtakingly beautiful girl. Fine looking nose, soft moist lips, shapely ears and shining long twin tails. Each one of them looked like it was carefully made by the goddess of beauty herself. Beside her beautiful face her bodyline was also attractive. Ample bosom that could stop all thoughts. Abundant round buttocks. Nipped in the waist that made men want to touch it. Anyone would dream of a spectacular body like hers. Her beautiful white skin was slightly pink despite the temperature. The peacefully sleeping girl changed her pose comfortably. That made her eyelids open slightly. She looked this way with her amber like eyes.

“Where am I?”

“In my world. You are safe here.”

After hearing his answer she closed her eyes again. Then started to sleep peacefully. Thus Ouzawa Akatsuki made a sigh.

It seems everything went well. He made a bitter smile. Even though he has something he must to. He accepted a troublesome thing.

“I want to entrust my daughter to you, eh? I won’t hold responsibility no matter what happens.”

This is the start of a new tale.

Ousawa Akatsuki. Sixteen years old. High school first year. Job: ex-rogue hero

He was summoned to another world called Aleizard and after many hardships he defeated the demon lord Galius. After the dying Galius entrusted Akatsuki with his daughter, he had no choice but to return to his world with her in secret. Thus after the ending the tale enters its second stage.

Returned to the real world, it is the start of a New Game.

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You ask me with your heart and I answer with deeds.

The thing the hero protects – what is that.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Prologue

2012-10-15T21:47:03Z

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== Prologue ==

===Part 1===

“Uwaaa! Tha- that is dangerous! Hey, are you trying to kill me?!”

Even though he knew very well it was futile, Ousawa Akatsuki couldn’t stop screaming. Since he was running at full speed his shout caused a Doppler effect. It was daybreak and the sky in the east had just started to turn white. Akatsuki was running in the depths of a dense forest. He was carrying a bag about the size of a sandbag on his back while strongly kicking the ground as he strode though. Half a step behind him arrows struck the ground one right after the other. Numerous footsteps chased him like they were trying to surround him. Akatsuki turned around and confirmed his followers. What he saw was blue and white colors completely unfit to the forest. It was aprons and servants' clothes. His pursuers were maids. Furthermore there were forty-four of them. In today’s recession it is difficult to see this many maids even in the streets of Akihabara. His chasers were beautiful girls and women. Akatsuki was thinking. It would be great if we were in the summer beach.

“But it is not summer and this is not even the beach!”

He straightened himself up and pulled his mind back from the illusions to the reality. Actually there was a fundamental problem apart from the season and the place. In the first place this is not Akihabara; not even Earth. This is another world.

The earth Ousawa Akatsuki is standing on belongs to a different world called Areizard. Which was why every maid was carrying a weapon of some kind. Like swords, spears and bows. To understand this situation it is necessary to know something about Akatsuki.

Five years ago. Akatsuki was summoned to this world called Areizard. In this world where swords and magic were used and a hero and the demon king existed there was a full scale war against the army of demons led by Garius the demon king. That’s right. There was already a hero in this world. Therefore this is not a story where the young boy comes from another world to become a hero. On the contrary the summoned Akatsuki had no powers whatsoever. He was an ordinary boy. He was only a bystander and had nothing to do about the future of this world. His luck was that after the summoning he woke up in the great magic nation Sherfiido. He was welcomed by the hero Leon, the queen Risty and others like the fighter Zeks and the mage Ruudye. Not only that, but they searched old books to help him return to his world. In the vast forest near Sherfiido. There is a <gate to another world> in the deepest part of the northern side of the forest. Then just as Akatsuki was about to return to his world ---- a tragedy occurred. The army, led by demon king Garius raided Erdia the royal city of Sherfiido. And in that fight the hero Leon lost his life. Protecting Akatsuki from the demon king’s blade.
Leon’s death caused despair in the world. This further deepened when Erdia fell. It was natural that the people held Akatsuki responsible. Risty was the only one who could protect Akatsuki, but she couldn’t accept Leon, her lover’s death. She also blamed Akatsuki. She cursed him--- If only you hadn't existed! Zeks and Ruudye didn't cover him either and after a while Akatsuki disappeared. Everyone thought that he fled and called him a coward. But he didn't flee.

Risking his life he went alone to the Divine World, where gods dwelt and trained as hard as he could. In the end he managed to learn a body control technique called Renkan Keikikou which allowed him to freely make chi in the body and returned to the battlefield. Then in the Erdia’s liberation war he saved Risty, Zeks and Ruudye when they got into a tight spot. Akatsuki suddenly become a hero but there were still quite a few who blamed Akatsuki for Leon’s death. It was especially infuriating for some Leon supporting people to see Akatsuki and Risty solving their ill feelings and fighting together. They started to call him cynically a rogue hero.

But Akatsuki quietly accepted his notorious name. Not only that but he behaved bohemian. Like he was saying I'm neither a champion nor a hero. Leon is the hero of Areizard. Akatsuki still felt that way. He is fine being a rogue hero. That is why on his way to defeat the demon king if he found a noble oppressing their peers he crushed him without question. If he caught a rumor about a beautiful girl or women he not only flirted but also molested them. Finally after a numerous adventures and hardships Akatsuki defeated demon lord Garius.

===Part 2===

Unlike the eastern and western parts of castle Erdia’s forest where temples and cemeteries were built, the northern part was left untouched. That is because the deepest part of the northern forest is considered a sacred ground. Thus there is no man made road, only natural paths between the trees. But even so the flora was growing as it pleased. If one is not careful enough it is easy to trip in the fallen trees, overgrown vines and ivies all around the forest.

---thirty minutes. Even though I've been running in a forest like that for thirty minutes already the number of presences behind me are not decreasing at all. They are serious about this. They really want to catch me.

While Akatsuki was thinking about what to do there was a voice above his head.

“Master Akatsuki, prepare yourself!”

Two maids fell from the sky. They held a long spear. They tried to attack me from both sides. Nonetheless I can’t be caught. How can I defeat them without causing damage?

Suddenly Akatsuki had an idea. He tried it right away.

“— gotcha”

Akatsuki narrowed himself and dodged the spears then when the maids landed and tried to turn towards him

“-----eh”

For some reason both of them sat to the ground with red faces. They realized they had been stripped.

“Well, well, what happened? Are you alright? “ Said Akatsuki with a sarcastic tone. There was a white piece of cloth in his hand. It was the panties these maids wore. He borrowed it in the split second they passed him.

“What? Did you sprain your legs? Let me see under your skirts for a little.”

“N- Noooooo!!”

The two maids run in panic.

“What can I say? It works like a charm.”

A bitter smile appeared on Akatsuki’s face. In the Divine Realm his master who taught him the Renkan Keikikou technique was the fist saint Granseiz. He was the user of the strongest martial art. Also he was the strongest perverted old man. For that reason Akatsuki not only learned how to use the body control technique Renkan Keikikou, but he also learned how to use it in a little—no in a quite perverted way. The rumor that the [Rogue hero likes women] is widespread throughout Areizard. Of course the maids know that as well. Akatsuki waved his hand towards the back of the fleeing maids, but a rope tied around his hand. There was also another rope on his other hand holding his bag.

“You can no longer escape, Master Akatsuki!’

“Come back with us to the castle peacefully.”

Two different maids appeared from the brush next to him. But Akatsuki stood firmly on the ground and put a little power in his hands pulling the rope.

“Ah---!”

With only that the two maids flew in the air. He used Renkan Keikikou. The girls as if pulled by a mysterious power flew right in front of him. Then while still with the bag on his back he skillfully caught the girls by their waist, one on each of his shoulders.

“Oh, that ear looks tasty.”

He bit the ear of the maid on his left shoulder softly. With that he changed the chi inside her body. Her body shook then fell to the ground. Renkan Keikikou has many uses. If you raise the chi in your body you can heighten your senses or make your body superhuman. And it can be used on others too. Akatsuki did that to the left maid. Her face was in ecstasy, her face was red, it was quite erotic to be frank. Clearly a pleasant feeling filled her whole body. The other maid watching this tried to distance herself from Akatsuki by pushing him away. But he didn't t even flinch, the maid was the one pushed back instead. Then something was slipping through her uniform’s sleeve. It was her bra.

“Ah---!”

The maid crossed her arm over her chest like she was trying to hide her breasts from him. Akatsuki talked to her.

“Tell this to Walkyuria. It means me a lot to me that she tried to stop me.”

“---“
Then the maid bit her lips and disappeared in a brush. Akatsuki shrugged his shoulder then turned to the other maid whose chi was changed and was sitting powerlessly on the ground.

“I’m sorry… you will be able to move in thirty minutes. Please give this back to the other maid.”

He threw the bra towards her then started to run again.

It was only yesterday that Akatsuki defeated Galius the demon lord. After that he immediately returned to the royal town Erdia where a victory party was held inviting the leaders of the allied kingdoms who fought together with Sherfiido against the demon army. Then the dawn of the next day is the present. Akatsuki silently left the castle of Sherfiido at daybreak. To return to his own world. Since he thought he shouldn’t be in this world anymore. He mumbled while running.

“That was all good but…”

Apparently his plans were seen through by his friends who fought together with him. Zeks and Ruudye while reluctant to let him leave, saw him off. The problem is princess Risty. Akatsuki didn’t understand what she was thinking.

Risty the talented mage was Akatsuki’s important partner. After they got over the same sadness that was losing Leon and reconciled, they formed a party with Zeks and Ruudye. The four of them traveled and fought together in the last few years to defeat the demon lord.

The hero who defeated the demon lord marries the princess and they live happily ever after. Indeed it wouldn’t be strange if it ended like that. It is completely possible that after they traveled all over the world risking their lives something special forms between them. To be precise there was a special feeling between Akatsuki and Risty. But they didn’t get together. The reason is that Risty had a lover she couldn’t forget. And Akatsuki also couldn’t forget that man. He was his first true friend after he was summoned to Aleizard. He was a hero among heroes. That is why Akatsuki fought as a rogue hero to the end. And that is why it didn’t take long for Risty to feel something special towards Akatsuki since she understood his feelings like they were her own. Just like the two of them getting attracted to each other due to sharing the same pain. Still they didn’t become lovers until the very end. And Risty wasn’t there to see him off. Zeks and Ruudye followed him. There is no way that Risty of all people wouldn’t realize his plans. That is why he thought that they ended like that. Then when he started to walk towards the northern forest where the <gate to another world> was. He was stopped by Sherfiido’s beautiful maids and head maid Walkyuria. Since they said they had a message from Risty he had to hear it. That is why.

“The hero who defeated the demon lord disappears the next day? Don’t kid with me! You should cool your head a little while being tied up!”

Even if they say that I can’t understand it so quickly. The moment Akatsuki tilted his head to the side. With a sharp metallic sound forty-four armed maids attacked him in unison.

“Then it turned out like this.”

Said as he stopped. A group of maids stood before Akatsuki blocking his way. Looks like they decided that two or three of them wouldn't stand a chance against him. So this time they are ten at once. It was quite a sight to see them forming a straight line. Akatsuki let out a sigh.

“I suppose you won't back out. Well… I guessed so. It is not easy to let go. Memories that is.”

Still that can be said about him too. Thus Akatsuki started to walk. And this was his last warning.

“If you still try to get in my way I'll be a little forceful ---don't t think badly of me, okay!”

===Part 3===

“Unit Alpha was broken through! The other units can’t surround him in time!”

“Unit Omega can you hear me? Unit Omega! – It’s no use there is no response!”

The head maid Walkyuria closed her eyes and listened to her subordinates screaming similar reports without moving an inch. Walkyuria and her unit was further in the forest than Akatsuki’s current position. Her objective is to capture him. If that is the case then intercepting has a higher chance of success then pursuit. Thus she used the first attackers to tie him down while she got a head start. She formed small units in perfect positions to surround and capture Akatsuki--- that was her plan. But he couldn't be stopped. He was not even trying to evade the maids surrounding him. Instead he was fighting them head on and cutting his way forward. And he still has time to grope the breasts, stroke the butts and touch the tights of the maids in the commotion while using Renkan Keikikou to enrapture them.

“Walkyuria if this goes on…”

We all fall—after hearing her subordinate stop her sentence Walkyuria silently opened her eyes at least.

“It can’t be helped. You should go too… I'll stay here.”

“But…”

“Walkyuria…”

Walkyuria’s orders were transmitted to the units via communication magic used by three of her most trusted subordinates out of the forty-three standing under Walkyuria’s direct command. They could use attack magic too but the northern forest is a sacred ground after all. They can’t destroy the forest. Therefore a lonely smile appeared on her face when Walkyuria saw that they still couldn’t give up.

“We already knew that there was nothing we could do to stop that man. Parting is only a matter of time now. Nonetheless Lady Risty gave us a last chance. That is why you must go. If you can't stop him then at least get a last memory from Master Akatsuki.”

“Understood Walkyuria!”

“I hope Walkyuria can say farewell without regret.”

“Ee… thank you.”

Walkyuria silently watched as her subordinates started to run after saluting. Then closed her eyes again. For a second silence filled the northern forest. Then she heard her subordinates screaming. The screams started to close in little by little. Walkyuria flashed back. Five years ago to what happened when she first met Akatsuki. Then a faint feeling started to well up from deep inside her heart.

…I mustn’t. Walkyuria’s cheek loosened a little as she was thinking. Then.

“Oh, you finally showed yourself, Walkyuria!”

A tall young man appeared from the bushes in front of her. It was Akatsuki. Uncombed hair reaching to his shoulders. Black clothes covering his robust body. They were all black as night. His shining eyes were black as well.

There are two types of faces a woman likes. It is either nice looking or sharp looking. Akatsuki’s face was clearly the latter. His eyes are piercing and his face captured many women’s hearts. Audacious expression. Confidence and pride that is almost like conviction which gives birth to an appearance of allowance. He is strong. So much that it is obvious to anyone. Akatsuki had a unique presence that could stop someone’s breath. Walkyuria thought. He is a completely different person from five years ago when they first met. This must be what it means to turn from an ordinary boy to a hero. Walkyuria expressionlessly watched Akatsuki.

“Master Akatsuki please forgive me—you pervert! Do you want to make a legend of an evil spirit who attacks women in the northern forest?”

“If you say that then shouldn’t it first be the legend of maids who attacks travelers?”

“You say that but you look unhurt to me--- was there anything inadequate in my subordinates?"

“That is not possible. They are your subordinates. They all did their jobs until the very end.”

She bowed to him thankfully. Walkyuria had a nostalgic light in her eyes as she asked Akatsuki.

Please tell me!

“My subordinates… were those girls able to make Master Akatsuki remember them?”

“Don’t make me say it. It is embarrassing.”

Akatsuki laughed then replied.

“I won’t forget. Not a single thing in this world.”

“Thank you. I’m sure the girls are happy to hear that.”

She called out his name and raised her spear then took a stance.

“Lastly---- would you please carve me into your heart?”

-- Then not long after the forest become silent again. It was Akatsuki who appeared from the bush. Probably there won’t be any more maids coming after him. After he looked back one more time to carve Walkyuria’s memory into his heart Akatsuki started to walk again. His goal is the sacred ground in the deepest part of the forest. There is the <gate to another world> leading to the world where he used to live. There are a few gates in Aleizard that connect to different worlds. There are two in the religious Empire of Arekurasuta and in the Militarist Empire of Disdia. There are other gates too, seven altogether. But the gate he came through was the one here in Sherfiido. Thus to return to his own world Akatsuki has to use this gate.

“I didn’t think I would still remember.”

The path made by nature is labyrinthine. If someone unfamiliar with this place entered by accident they would get lost for sure. But Akatsuki didn’t have any doubt. He relied on his memories from five years ago. Akatsuki had been here before. After a while Akatsuki noticed a great tree before him. That means his goal is close. The sacred ground lies beyond that tree. The <gate to another world> is about a kilometer from here. Then while walking his gaze went to the bottom of the giant tree.

“----“

A girl stood there. She was beautiful like a spirit of the forest. Those who said that she was the treasure of Sherfiido were not lying at all. The one standing there was Risty El da Sherfiido.

The last time Akatsuki saw her was at the victory party hall yesterday. She wore an elaborately decorated shining dress worthy of a princess. But she couldn’t go into the forest in an outfit like that. Right now she is wearing white casual clothes. She tied her waist long golden hair in a ponytail. It was the same she used when they travelled to defeat the demon lord. Her unchanging beauty is the same.

“---“
Risty noticed him. When they eyes met they recognized each other. Akatsuki continued to move forward while Risty stayed still. The distance between them decreases. They become closer and closer--- then Akatsuki passed her.

“--- He- Hey wait a minute!”

Probably she didn't expect this. She called out to him in a hurried voice behind him. But he ignored her. Akatsuki continued to walk without making a noise.
“Stupid. Wait! Stop joking and wait a little, hey…”

Finally he stopped and made a sight when she grabbed onto his arm. Without turning to her

“What are you doing for a princess to sneak out of the castle? On top of that you even sent after me your maids.”

“Th- they said that they wanted to say farewell to you so I gave my permission. I… only came here to check up on them.”

After she said that she leaned her back against his wide back. While Akatsuki felt her weight Ritsy gave out a faint voice.

“Are you really leaving?”

“Aa, I should’t be in this world anymore. You should know that too.”

“……..”

Risty couldn't say anything since she understood what he was thinking. Even though he defeated the demon lord Garius, he was still a rogue hero. Of course there are people who praise Akatsuki as a real hero and wants him to marry Ritsy. But if she and Akatsuki who has opposing forces marry that would certainly lead to serious troubles later on which could very well cause Sherfiido to split. Even if they did not marry his influence as the hero who defeated the demon lord remains. Certainly there are peoples both domestic and foreign who don’t think well of him. It wouldn't be strange if that would cause an another dispute. And this time it would be a war between humans. That is why Akatsuki decided. He will defeat the demon lord alone. Then he will bear all the praise, honor, regret, envy and disappear from this world. Aleizard would only then be at peace.

“Not to mention I have something to do in that world.”

There is no demon lord in the world he grew up, in Earth. But there is someone who must be stopped. And probably that is his job. Before coming to Aleizard he thought it was impossible. But it might be possible for him since he gained power. Also there is another reason for him to return to his world. That is why Akatsuki is here right now. Then…

“… forgive me!”

Suddenly he heard a wistful, faintly shaking voice coming from his back. He made a sigh unintentionally.

And I thought it would be the best to leave without saying a word.

Akatsuki scratched his head. Then he turned to Risty. He knew it was cheating. But when he looked closer tears flowed from Risty’s eyes. Thus he suddenly kissed her.

“----?”

After seeing Risty widen her eyes in surprise Akatsuki closed his. Then tasted her soft lips to the fullest.

“---ha…wha- what are you doing?”

After she hastily moved her lips away from him Risty pulled Akatsuki’s face with full force.

“Because you cried in front of me… sorry.”

Akatsuki looked in her face while rubbing his face. Maybe from embarrassment or from anger but she reddened her face. But she wasn't crying anymore. Thus Akatsuki thought this is for the best.

Ousawa Akatsuki had an esthetic.

That is if there is a woman crying he can do as he wishes. This is what he thought. There must always be a reason when a woman cries in front of a man. The man must never look away from those tears. Thus Ousawa Akatsuki felt he should be honest with his feelings at least in front of the women crying before him.
When a woman cries, if he wants to stop those tears Akatsuki would stop them immediately.

When a woman cries, if he holds those tears dear Akatsuki would hug her.

When a woman cries, if he thinks those tears were just Akatsuki would leave her alone.

When a woman cries, if he feels those tears were lying he would ask for the reason.

And he would do anything to accomplish that. It might be too forceful to call it esthetic. But sometimes in the world there are sad tears that must be stopped even if ignoring the woman’s feelings. Thus Akatsuki follows his beliefs. Hate me not your tears.

“—well this kiss was like a farewell present. Thank you.”

“Forcibly kissing a princess of a kingdom…you better remember this!”

“Unless you forget me I won't forget you either.”

Risty unpleasantly raised her chin as Akatsuki said that to her with calm face.

“Don’t get the wrong idea! I'll forget someone like you in no time!”

“Ah, really?”

Said Akatsuki as he lifted his bag from the ground.

“—well it is time to say goodbye. I go this way and… you go that way.”

He pointed at the dimensional gate and Castle Erdia. They are in the opposite directions. Nevertheless those are the paths Akatsuki and Risty has to take.

“You don’t have to tell me that…”

Risty gave a snort.

“I feel relieved. Farewell, Akatsuki. I--- hated you.”

She said that much then turned her back to him and started to walk away. Akatsuki saw her off, then as her figure got smaller and smaller he suddenly called out to her. Those was his last words to her.

“ Don't forget what I said to you that day! If ever something happens call me! If you believe me I’ll definitely come for you.”

“--------“

Risty stopped silently. That is why Akatsuki talked to her. No matter what happens in the future, even if they never met again. Even if they never meet again--- he had to tell her this unchanging truth.

“No matter how far we are—“

I swear to you.

“I’ll always be your ally. Never forget that, got it?!”

After Akatsuki parted with Risty he didn’t make a stop anymore.

The further I go the more I can feel the forest become unusually silent. The sound disappeared from the world. And even though it is deep in the forest the scent of the trees, grass and flowers can’t be sensed anymore. When the scent of the flora disappeared my vision and sense of touch started to sharpen. I had clear vision and I could feel the invisible air on my skin like my senses were stretched out. I’ve entered the sacred ground.

When he realized Akatsuki had walked into a natural tunnel of trees. The tree branches covering the top of the tunnel were high so it didn't feel cramped. Numerous leaves covered the sunlight completely. Yet it was as bright as under the blue sky. Soft light flowed through the tunnel to the exit. It means the end of the tunnel is near. And not much further lies the goal of Akatsuki’s journey.

Well, at last. It was a deeply moving sight. Right now there is gate in front of Akatsuki. On the stone pedestal there were quartz pillars decorated with geometric motives. These made up the giant gate. On the other side of the gate the forest still continued. But this was the <gate to another world> without a doubt. Because the space surrounded by the gate faintly fluctuated. It was a plane of discontinuity created by the dimensional instability. That proved that it connected to another world.

“I hope it will go alright.”

Akatsuki started to concentrate as he put the sack back on. This should work in theory. I’m going through.

Akatsuki slowly stepped in the gate. It was a firm step which moved him forward. Just before he stepped through the fluctuating space, Akatsuki turned back for the last time. That was his farewell. His last words to the world he spent so much time. He said it.

“Farewell, Areizard!”

Then Ousawa Akatsuki disappeared in the <gate to another world>. There was no sound. The sacred ground in the forest was silent as if it was a lie that the hero departed. Still the only thing remaining was the silent space fluctuation that occurs when someone travels through the <gate to another world>.

===Part 4===

The wind strokes my cheek. Feeling comfortable Akatsuki slowly opened his eyes. His consciousness activated.

“Ah…”

He gets up, slowly shakes his head trying to gather his sleepy thoughts. When Akatsuki woke up there was a blue light piercing the darkness. His eyelids were closed all the time causing his eyes to get used to the darkness so he woke up feeling the gentle light too bright. Then the wind blew again. Like something was guiding him Akatsuki turned his eyes there. There was a white lace curtain dancing in the wind blowing through the window. Outside the window he saw the night sky. The moon in the sky faintly lightens up the world filled with the silent night. Akatsuki watched the word lighten up by the moonlight. He sees this scenery since he was a kid. The asphalt and concrete filled town feels somewhat lifeless. Then he looked inside the room. It was dark but he knew this room. It was familiar scenery.

It looks like he came home. On top of his bed, Akatsuki was thinking about his returning from another world absent mindedly. There is a precise electric clock embedded inside the marble object from Miyano. It showed the same date and same time. It made Akatsuki’s think he had a long dream. But it wasn’t a dream. There is something lying down next to him. It was the large sack he carried on his back when he returned from Aleizard. Usually only those coming from another world can pass the <gate to another world>. But the Renkan Keikikou he learned allowed him to control the flow of chi. He covered his clothes and the sack with his chi. This made the gate to falsely recognize that his clothes and his bag are part of his body. Thus he succeeded to pass the <gate to another world> with those. But the problem is the inside. Akatsuki slowly opened the fastener on the side of the bag. Then something appeared from it like it was flowing out. They were breasts.

“…ah”

The breasts talked. No it was something else. There was something other than breasts. A tasty looking ass and soft tights rolled out of the bag sleeping silently. A gorgeous sleeping beauty was inside the bag. A breathtaking beautiful girl. Fine looking nose, soft moist lips, shapely ears and shining long twin tails. Each one of them looked like it was carefully made by the goddess of beauty herself. Beside her beautiful face her bodyline was also attracting. Ample bosom that could stop all thoughts. Abundant round buttocks. Nipped in waist that makes men wanting to touch it. Anyone would dream a spectacular body like hers. Her beautiful white skin was slightly pink despite the temperature. The peacefully sleeping girl changed her pose comfortably. That made her eyelids open slightly. She looked this way with her amber like eyes.

“Where am I?”

“In my world. You are safe here.”

After hearing his answer she closed her eyes again. Then started to sleeping peacefully. Thus Ouzawa Akatsuki made a sigh.

It seems everything went well. He made a bitter smile. Even though he has something he must to. He accepted a troublesome thing.

“I want to trust my daughter to you, eh? I won’t hold responsibility no matter what happens.”

This is the start of a new tale.

Ousawa Akatsuki. Sixteen years old. High school first year. Job: ex-rogue hero

He was summoned to another world called Aleizard and after many hardships he defeated the demon lord Galius. After the dying Galius trusted Akatsuki his daughter, he had no choice but to return to his world with her in secret. Thus after the ending the tale enters its second stage.

Returned to the real world, it is the start of a New Game.

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You ask me with your hearth and I answer with deeds.

The thing the hero protects – what is that.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Prologue

2012-10-15T21:06:25Z

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== Prologue ==

===Part 1===

“Uwaaa! Tha- that is dangerous! Hey, are you trying to kill me?!”

Even though he knew very well it was futile, Ousawa Akatsuki couldn’t stop screaming. Since he was running at full speed his shout caused a Doppler effect. It was daybreak and the sky in the east had just started to turn white. Akatsuki was running in the depths of a dense forest. He was carrying a bag about the size of a sandbag on his back while strongly kicking the ground as he strode though. Half a step behind him arrows struck the ground one right after the other. Numerous footsteps chased him like they were trying to surround him. Akatsuki turned around and confirmed his followers. What he saw was blue and white colors completely unfit to the forest. It was aprons and servants' clothes. His chasers were maids. Furthermore there were forty-four of them. In today’s recession it is difficult to see this many maids even in the streets of Akihabara. His chasers were beautiful girls and women. Akatsuki was thinking. It would be great if we were in the summer beach.

“But it is not summer and this is not even the beach!”

He straightened himself up and pulled back his mind from the illusions to the reality. Actually there was a fundamental problem apart from the season and the place. In the first place this is not Akihabara; not even Earth. This is another world.

The earth Ousawa Akatsuki is standing belongs to a different world called Areizard. That is why every maid carried a weapon of some kind. Like swords, spears and bows. To understand this situation it is necessary to know something about Akatsuki.

Five years ago. Akatsuki was summoned to this world called Areizard. In this world where swords and magic were used and a hero and the demon king existed there was a full scale war against the army of demons led by Garius the demon king. That’s right. There was already a hero in this world. Therefore this is not a story where the young boy came from another world become a hero. On the contrary the summoned Akatsuki had no powers whatsoever. He was an ordinary boy. He was only a bystander and had nothing to do about the future of this world. His luck was that after the summoning he woke up in the great magic nation Sherfiido. He was welcomed by the hero Leon, the queen Risty and others like the fighter Zeks and the mage Ruudye. Not only that, but they searched old books to help him return to his world. In the vast forest near Sherfiido. There is a <gate to another world> in the deepest part of the northern side of the forest. Then just as Akatsuki was about to return to his world ---- a tragedy occurred. The army, led by demon king Garius raided Erdia the royal city of Sherfiido. And in that fight the hero Leon lost his life. Protecting Akatsuki from the demon king’s blade.
Leon’s death caused despair in the world. This further deepened when Erdia fell. It was natural that the people held Akatsuki responsible. Risty was the only one who could protect Akatsuki, but she couldn’t accept Leon, her lover’s death. She also blamed Akatsuki. She cursed him--- If only you hadn't existed! Zeks and Ruudye didn't cover him either and after a while Akatsuki disappeared. Everyone thought that he fled and called him a coward. But he didn't flee.

Risking his life he went alone to the Divine World, where gods dwelled and trained as hard as he could. In the end he managed to learn a body control technique called Renkan Keikikou which allowed him to freely make chi in the body and returned to the battlefield. Then in the Erdia’s liberation war he saved Risty, Zeks and Ruudye when they got into a tight spot. Akatsuki suddenly become a hero but there were still quite a few who blamed Akatsuki for Leon’s death. It was especially infuriating for some Leon supporting people to see Akatsuki and Ritsy solving their ill feelings and fighting together. They started to call him cynically a rogue hero.

But Akatsuki quietly accepted his notorious name. Not only that but he behaved bohemian. Like he was saying I'm neither a champion nor a hero. Leon is the hero of Areizard. Akatsuki still felt that way. He is fine being a rogue hero. That is why on his way to defeat the demon king if he found a noble oppressing their peers he crushed him without question. If he caught a rumor about a beautiful girl or women he not only flirted but also molested them. Finally after a numerous adventure and hardships Akatsuki defeated demon lord Garius.

===Part 2===

Unlike the eastern and western parts of castle Erdia’s forest where temples and cemeteries was built, the northern part was left untouched. That is because the deepest part of the northern forest is considered a sacred ground. Thus there is no man made road there are only natural paths between the trees. But even so the flora was growing as it pleased. If one is not careful enough it is easy to trip in the fallen trees, overgrown vines and ivies all around the forest.

---thirty minutes. Even though I've been running in a forest like that for thirty minutes already the number of presences behind me are not decreasing at all. They are serious about this. They really want to catch me.

While Akatsuki was thinking about what to do there was a voice above his head.

“Master Akatsuki, prepare yourself!”

Two maids fell from the sky. They held a long spear. They tried to attack me from both sides. Nonetheless I can’t be caught. How could I defeat them without causing damage?

Suddenly Akatsuki had an idea. He tried it right away.

“— gotcha”

Akatsuki narrowed himself and dodged the spears then when the maids landed and tried to turn towards him

“-----eh”

For some reason both of them sat to the ground with red face. They realized they have been stripped.

“Well, well, what happened? Are you alright? “ Said Akatsuki with a sarcastic tone. There was a white piece of cloth in his hand. It was the panties these maids wore. He borrowed it in the split second they passed him.

“What? Did you sprain your legs? Let me see under your skirts for a little.”

“N- Noooooo!!”

The two maids run in panic.

“What can I say? It works like a charm.”

A bitter smile appeared on Akatsuki’s face. In the Divine Realm his master who taught him the Renkan Keikikou technique was the fist saint Granseiz. He was the user of the strongest martial art. Also he was the strongest perverted old man. For that reason Akatsuki not only learned how to use the body control technique Renkan Keikikou, but he also learned how to use it in a little—no in a quite perverted way. The rumor that the [Rogue hero likes women] is widespread through Areizard. Of course the maids know that as well. Akatsuki waved his hand towards the back of the fleeing maids, but a rope tied around his hand. There was a rope on his other hand holding his bag too.

“You can no longer escape, Master Akatsuki!’

“Come back with us to the castle peacefully.”

Two different maids appeared from the brush next to him. But Akatsuki stood firmly on the ground and put a little power on his hands pulling the rope.

“Ah---!”

With only that the two maids flew in the air. He used Renkan Keikikou. The girls like pulled by a mysterious power flew right in front of him. Then while still having the bag on his back he skillfully caught the girls by their waist, one on each of his shoulders.

“Oh, that ear looks tasty.”

He bit the ear softly of the maid on his left shoulder. With that he changed the chi inside her body. Her body shakes then fell to the ground. Renkan Keikikou has many uses. If you raise the chi in your body you can heighten your senses or make your body superhuman. And it can be used on others too. Akatsuki did that to the left maid. Her face was in ecstasy, her face was red it was quite erotic to be frank. Clearly a pleasant feeling filled her whole body. The other maid watching this tried to distance herself from Akatsuki by pushing him away. But he didn't t even flinch, the maid was the one pushed back instead. Then something was slipping through her uniform’s sleeve. It was her bra.

“Ah---!”

The maid crossed her arm over her chest like she was trying to hide her breasts from him. Akatsuki talked to her.

“Tell this to Walkyuria. It means me a lot that she tried to stop me.”

“---“
Then the maid bit her lips and disappeared in a brush. Akatsuki shrugged his shoulder then turned to the other maid whose chi was changed and sit powerlessly on the ground.

“I’m sorry… you will be able to move in thirty minutes. Please give this back to the other maid.”

He threw the bra towards her then started to run again.

It was only yesterday that Akatsuki defeated Galius the demon lord. After that he immediately returned to the royal town Erdia where a triumph party was held inviting the leaders of the alliance kingdoms who fought together with Sherfiido against the demon army. Then the dawn of the next day is the present. Akatsuki silently left the castle of Sherfiido at daybreak. To return to his own world. Since he thought he shouldn’t be in this world anymore. He mumbled while running.

“That was all good but…”

Apparently his plans were seen through by his friends who fought together with him. Zeks and Ruudye while reluctant to let him leave, saw him off. The problem is princess Risty. Akatsuki don’t understand what she is thinking.

Risty the talented mage was Akatsuki’s important partner. After they got over the same sadness that is losing Leon and reconciled, they formed a party with Zeks and Ruudye. The four of them traveled and fought together in the last few years to defeat the demon lord.

The hero who defeated the demon lord marries the princess and they live happily ever after. Indeed it wouldn’t be strange if it ended like that. It is completely possible that after they traveled all over the world risking their lives something special forms between them. To be precise there was a special feeling between Akatsuki and Risty. But they didn’t get together. The reason is that Risty had a lover she couldn’t forget. And Akatsuki also couldn’t forget that man. He was his first true friend after he was summoned to Aleizard. He was a hero among heroes. That is why Akatsuki fought as a rogue hero to the end. And that is why it didn’t took long for Risty to feel something special towards Akatsuki since she understood his feelings like they were her own. Just like the two of them getting attracted to each other sharing the same pain. Still they didn’t become lovers until the very end. And Risty wasn’t there to see him off. Zeks and Ruudye followed him. There is no way that Risty of all people wouldn’t realize his plans. That is why he thought that they ended like that. Then when he started to walk towards the northern forest where the <gate to another world> was. He was stopped by Sherfiido’s beautiful maids and head maid Walkyuria. Since they said they have a message from Risty he had to hear it. That is why.

“The hero who defeated the demon lord disappears the next day? Don’t kid with me! You should cool your head a little while being tied up!”

Even if they say that I can’t understand it so quickly. The moment Akatsuki tilts his head to the side. With a sharp metallic sound forty-four armed maids attacked him in unison.

“Then it turned out like this.”

Said as he stopped. A group of maids stood before Akatsuki blocking his way. Looks like they decided that two or three of them wouldn't stand a chance against him. So this time they are ten at once. It is quite a sight to see them forming a straight line. Akatsuki let out a sigh.

“I suppose you don't want to back out. Well… I guessed so. It is not easy to let go. Memories that is.”

Still that can be said about him too. Thus Akatsuki started to walk. And this was his last warning.

“If you still try to get in my way I'll be a little brute ---don't t think badly of me, okay!”

===Part 3===

“Unit Alpha was broken through! The other units can’t surround him in time!”

“Unit Omega can you hear me? Unit Omega! – It’s no use there is no response!”

The head maid Walkyuria closed her eyes and listened her subordinates scream like reports without moving an inch. Walkyuria and her unit is further in the forest as Akatsuki’s current position. Her objective is to capture him. If that is the case then intercepting has a higher chance of success then pursuit. Thus she used the first attackers to tie him down while she got a start on. She formed small units in perfect positions to surround and capture Akatsuki--- that was her plan. But he can't be stopped. He is not even trying to evade the maids surrounding him. Instead he is fighting them head on and cutting his way forward. And he still has time to grope the breast, stroke the butts and touch the tights of the maids in the commotion while using Renkan Keikikou to enrapture them.

“Walkyuria if this goes on…”

We all fall—after hearing her subordinate stop her sentence Walkyuria silently opened her eyes at least.

“It can’t be helped. You should go too… I'll stay here.”

“But…”

“Walkyuria…”

Walkyuria’s orders were transmitted to the units via communication magic used by three of her most trusted subordinates out of the forty-three standing under Walkyuria’s direct command. They could use attack magic too but the northern forest is a sacred ground after all. They can’t destroy the forest. Therefore a lonely smile appeared on her face when Walkyuria saw that they still couldn’t give up.

“We already knew that there is nothing we can do to stop that man. Parting is only a matter of time now. Nonetheless Lady Risty gave us a last chance. That is why you must go. If you can't stop him then at least get a last memory from Master Akatsuki.”

“Understood Walkyuria!”

“I hope Walkyuria can say farewell without regret.”

“Ee… thank you.”

Walkyuria silently watched as her subordinates started to run after saluting. Then closed her eyes again. For a second silence filled the northern forest. Then she heard her subordinates screaming. The screams started to close in little by little. Walkyuria flashed back. Five years ago what happened since she first met Akatsuki. Then a faint feeling started to well up from deep inside her hearth.

…I musn’t. Walkyuria’s cheek loosened a little as she was thinking. Then.

“Oh, you finally showed yourself, Walkyuria!”

A tall young man appeared from the bushes in front of her. It was Akatsuki. Uncombed hair reaching to his shoulders. Black clothes covering his robust body. They are all black like the night. His shining eyes were black as well.

There are two types of faces a woman likes. It is either nice looking or sharp looking. Akatsuki’s face was clearly the latter. His eyes are piercing and his face captured many women’s hearth. Audacious expression. Confidence and pride that is almost like conviction which gives birth to an appearance of allowance. He is strong. So much that it is obvious to anyone. Akatsuki had a unique presence that could stop someone’s breath. Walkyuria thought. He is a completely different person than five years ago when they first met. This must be what it means to turn from an ordinary boy to a hero. Walkyuria expressionlessly watched Akatsuki.

“Master Akatsuki please forgive me—you pervert! Do you want to make a legend of an evil spirit who attacks women in the northern forest?”

“If you say that then shouldn’t be the first the legend of maids who attacks travelers?”

“You say that but you looks unhurt to me--- was there anything inadequate in my subordinates?

“That is not possible. They are your subordinates. They all did their jobs until the very end.”

She bowed to him thankfully. Walkyuria had a nostalgic light in her eyes as she asked Akatsuki.

Please tell me!

“My subordinates… where those girls able to have Master Akatsuki to remember them?”

“Don’t let me say it. It is embarrassing.”

Akatsuki laughed then replied.

“I won’t forget. Not a single thing in this world.”

“Thank you. I’m sure the girls are happy to hear that.”

She called out his name and raised her spear then took a stance.

“Lastly---- would you please carve me into your heart?”

-- Then not long after the forest become silent again. It was Akatsuki who appeared from the bush. Probably there won’t be more maids coming after him. After he looked back one more time to carve Walkyuria’s memory to his hearth Akatsuki started to walk again. His goal is the sacred ground in the deepest part of the forest. There is the <gate to another world> leading to the world he used to live. There are a few gates in Aleizard that connect to different worlds. There are two in the religious Empire of Arekurasuta and in the Militarist Empire of Disdia. There are other gates too, seven altogether. But the gate he come through was the one in here Sherfiido. Thus to return to his own world Akatsuki has to use this gate.

“I didn’t think I would still remember.”

The path made by nature is labyrinthine. If someone unfamiliar with this place would enter by accident they would get lost for sure. But Akatsuki didn’t have any doubt. He relied on his memories from five years ago. Akatsuki had been here before. After a while Akatsuki noticed a great tree before him. That means his goal is close. The sacred ground lies beyond that tree. The <gate to another world> is about a kilometer from here. Then while walking his gaze went to the bottom of the giant tree.

“----“

A girl stood there. She was beautiful like a spirit of the forest. Those who saying that she is the treasure of Sherfiido are not lying at all. The one standing there was Risty El da Sherfiido.

The last time Akatsuki saw her was at the victory party hall yesterday. She wore an elaborately decorated shining dress worthy of a princess. But she can’t go to the forest in an outfit like that. Right now she is wearing white casual clothes. She made her waist long golden hair a ponytail. It is the same as she used when they travelled to defeat the demon lord. Her unchanging beauty is the same.

“---“
Risty noticed him. When they eyes met they recognized each other. Akatsuki continued to move forward while Risty stayed still. The distance between them decreases. They become closer and closer--- than Akatsuki passed her.

“--- He- Hey wait a minute!”

Probably she didn't expect this. She called out to him in a hurried voice behind him. But he ignored her. Akatsuki continued to walk without saying a voice.
“Stupid. Wait! Stop joking and wait a little, hey…”

Finally he stopped and made a sight when she grabbed onto his arm. Without turning to her

“What are you doing for a princess to sneak out the castle? On top of it you even sent after me your maids.”

“Th- they said that they wanted to say farewell to you so I gave my permission. I… only came here to check up on them.”

After she said that she leaned her back against his wide back. While Akatsuki felt her weight Ritsy gave out a faint voice.

“Are you really leaving?”

“Aa, I should’t be in this world anymore. You should know that too.”

“……..”

Risty couldn't say anything since she understood what he was thinking. Even though he defeated the demon lord Garius, he is still a rogue hero. Of course there are people who praise Akatsuki as a real hero and wants him to marry Ritsy. But if she and Akatsuki who has opposition forces marry that would certainly lead to serious troubles later on which very well could cause Sherfiido to split. Even if they would not marry his influence as the hero who defeated the demon lord remains. Certainly there are peoples both domestic and foreign who don’t think well of him. It wouldn't be strange if that would cause an another dispute. And this time it would be a war between humans. That is why Akatsuki decided. He will defeat the demon lord alone. Then he will bear all the praise, honor, regret, envy and disappear from this world. Aleizard will only than be at peace.

“Not to mention I have something to do in that world.”

There is no demon lord in the world he grew up, in Earth. But there is someone who must be stopped. And probably that is his job. Before coming to Aleizard he thought it was impossible. But it might be possible for him since he gained power. Also there is another reason for him to return to his world. That is why Akatsuki is here right now. Then…

“… forgive me!”

Suddenly he heard a wistful, faintly shaking voice coming from his back. He made a sigh unintentionally.

And I thought it would be the best to leave without saying a word.

Akatsuki scratched his head. Then he turned to Risty. He knew it is cheating. But when he looked closer tear flowed from Risty’s eyes. Thus he suddenly kissed her.

“----?”

After seeing Risty widen her eyes in surprise Akatsuki closed his. Then tasted her soft lips to the fullest.

“---ha…wha- what are you doing?”

After she hastily moved her lips away from him Risty pulled Akatsuki’s face with full force.

“Because you cried in front of me… sorry.”

Akatsuki looked in her face while rubbing his face. Maybe from embarrassment or from anger but she reddened her face. But she isn't crying anymore. Thus Akatsuki thought this is for the best.

Ousawa Akatsuki had an esthetic.

That is if there is a woman crying he can do as he wishes. This is what he thought. Always there must be a reason when a woman cries in front of a man. The man must never look away from those tears. Thus Ousawa Akatsuki felt he should be honest with his feelings at least in front of the women crying before him.
When a woman cries, if he wants to stop those tears Akatsuki would stop them immediately.

When a woman cries, if he holds those tears dear Akatsuki would hug her.

When a woman cries, if he thinks those tears just Akatsuki would leave her alone.

When a woman cries, if he feels those tears lying he would ask for the reason.

And he would do anything to accomplish that. It might be to forceful to call it esthetic. But sometimes in the world there are sad tears that must be stopped even by ignoring the woman’s feelings. Thus Akatsuki follows his beliefs. Hate me not your tears.

“—well this kiss was like a farewell present. Thank you.”

“Forcibly kissing a princess of a kingdom…you better remember this!”

“Unless you forget me I won't forget you either.”

Risty unpleasantly raised her chin as Akatsuki said that to her with calm face.

“Don’t get the wrong idea! I'll forget someone like you in no time!”

“Ah, really?”

Said Akatsuki as he lift his bag from the ground.

“—well it is time to say goodbye. I go this way and… you go that way.”

He pointed at the dimensional gate and Castle Erdia. They are in the opposite directions. Nevertheless those are the paths Akatsuki and Risty has to take.

“You don’t have to tell me that…”

Risty gave a snort.

“I feel relieved. Farewell, Akatsuki. I--- hated you.”

She said that much then turned her back to him and started to walk away. Akatsuki saw her off then when her as her figure getting smaller and smaller he suddenly called out to her. Those was his last words to her.

“ Don't forget what I said to you that day! If ever something happens call me! If you believe me I’ll definitely came for you.”

“--------“

Risty stopped silently. That is why Akatsuki talked to her. No matter what happens in the future, even if they never met again. Even if they never meet again--- he had to tell her this unchanging truth.

“No matter how far we are—“

I swear to you.

“I’ll always be your ally. Never forget that, got it?!”

After Akatsuki parted with Risty he didn’t made a stop anymore.

The further I go the more I can feel the forest become unusually silent. The sound disappears from the world. And even though it is deep in the forest the scent of the trees, grass and flowers can’t be sense anymore. When the scent of the flora disappeared my vision and sense of touch started to sharpen. I had clear vision and I could feel the invisible air on my skin like my senses were stretched out. I’ve entered the sacred ground.

When he realized Akatsuki walked in a nature made tunnel of trees. The tree branches covering the top of the tunnel were high so it doesn't feel cramped. Numerous leaves covered the sunlight completely. Yet it was so light as under the blue sky. Soft light flowed through the tunnel to the exit. It means the end of the tunnel is near. And not much further lies the goal of Akatsuki’s journey.

Well, at last. It was deeply moving sight. Right now there is gate in front of Akatsuki. On the stone pedestal there were a quartz pillars with decorated with geometric motives. These made up the giant gate. On the other side of the gate the forest still continued. But this was the <gate to another world> without a doubt. Because the space surrounded by the gate faintly fluctuated. It was a plane of discontinuity created by the dimensional instability. That proved that it connects to another world.

“I hope it will go alright.”

Akatsuki started to concentrate as he put the sack back on. This should work in theory. I’m going through.

Akatsuki slowly stepped in the gate. It was a firm step which moved him forward. Just before he stepped through the fluctuating space, Akatsuki turned back for the last time. That was his farewell. His last words to the world he spent so much time. He said it.

“Farewell, Areizard!”

Then Ousawa Akatsuki disappeared in the <gate to another world>. There was no sound. The sacred ground in the forest was silent like it was a lie that the hero departed. Still the only thing remained was the silent space fluctuation occurred when someone travels through the <gate to another world>.

===Part 4===

The wind strokes my cheek. Feeling comfortable Akatsuki slowly opened his eyes. His consciousness activated.

“Ah…”

He gets up, slowly shakes his head trying to gather his sleepy thoughts. When Akatsuki woke up there was a blue light piercing the darkness. His eyelids were closed all the time causing his eyes to get used to the darkness so he woke up feeling the gentle light too bright. Then the wind blew again. Like something was guiding him Akatsuki turned his eyes there. There was a white lace curtain dancing in the wind blowing through the window. Outside the window he saw the night sky. The moon in the sky faintly lightens up the world filled with the silent night. Akatsuki watched the word lighten up by the moonlight. He sees this scenery since he was a kid. The asphalt and concrete filled town feels somewhat lifeless. Then he looked inside the room. It was dark but he knew this room. It was familiar scenery.

It looks like he came home. On top of his bed, Akatsuki was thinking about his returning from another world absent mindedly. There is a precise electric clock embedded inside the marble object from Miyano. It showed the same date and same time. It made Akatsuki’s think he had a long dream. But it wasn’t a dream. There is something lying down next to him. It was the large sack he carried on his back when he returned from Aleizard. Usually only those coming from another world can pass the <gate to another world>. But the Renkan Keikikou he learned allowed him to control the flow of chi. He covered his clothes and the sack with his chi. This made the gate to falsely recognize that his clothes and his bag are part of his body. Thus he succeeded to pass the <gate to another world> with those. But the problem is the inside. Akatsuki slowly opened the fastener on the side of the bag. Then something appeared from it like it was flowing out. They were breasts.

“…ah”

The breasts talked. No it was something else. There was something other than breasts. A tasty looking ass and soft tights rolled out of the bag sleeping silently. A gorgeous sleeping beauty was inside the bag. A breathtaking beautiful girl. Fine looking nose, soft moist lips, shapely ears and shining long twin tails. Each one of them looked like it was carefully made by the goddess of beauty herself. Beside her beautiful face her bodyline was also attracting. Ample bosom that could stop all thoughts. Abundant round buttocks. Nipped in waist that makes men wanting to touch it. Anyone would dream a spectacular body like hers. Her beautiful white skin was slightly pink despite the temperature. The peacefully sleeping girl changed her pose comfortably. That made her eyelids open slightly. She looked this way with her amber like eyes.

“Where am I?”

“In my world. You are safe here.”

After hearing his answer she closed her eyes again. Then started to sleeping peacefully. Thus Ouzawa Akatsuki made a sigh.

It seems everything went well. He made a bitter smile. Even though he has something he must to. He accepted a troublesome thing.

“I want to trust my daughter to you, eh? I won’t hold responsibility no matter what happens.”

This is the start of a new tale.

Ousawa Akatsuki. Sixteen years old. High school first year. Job: ex-rogue hero

He was summoned to another world called Aleizard and after many hardships he defeated the demon lord Galius. After the dying Galius trusted Akatsuki his daughter, he had no choice but to return to his world with her in secret. Thus after the ending the tale enters its second stage.

Returned to the real world, it is the start of a New Game.

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You ask me with your hearth and I answer with deeds.

The thing the hero protects – what is that.

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