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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-29T17:18:02Z

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and ask about it.

Once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls faces became very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had serious expressions on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

On behalf of the other two girls, Kuzuha explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to conclude things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she misheard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still didn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, at the time when Miu-chan said that to me...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of these three."

"There was no need to go through the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I thought that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone to judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- to which side will it tilt?"

"It's not like --"

Listy didn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continued to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time to finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should have been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will also be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for her to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu was adamant, and was not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of them went downtown shopping with Akatsuki, on their way back they stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggled up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her cheeks.

At that time, I said something to Listy.

It was something like, "There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave".

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they thought Listy would only become a burden to everyone –-

She would never leave her.

The first of the three to change her expression was Chikage. Her serious look transformed into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san, because you asked us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchanged our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard. Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her, Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her --there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent and leave this matter to her trusted friends.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone was over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha's malicious teasing amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

It was not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, it was just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile for a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is, the pluses and minuses on the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that you're feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need to make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight alongside him. For that, absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various pieces of useful information. However, this practice of being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that I owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the Student Council. Admittedly my action is will be detrimental to us, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition to the team."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continued.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want to stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at an empty space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a woman wants to cry but is not able to cry, the world is simply wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their hearts in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Wasn't that it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tried to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely to give up, we should all encourage each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smile.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feelings, and not just for Akatsuki's sake. We must know if we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. I at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. There is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said with a disbelieving tone.

"I can't think of anything better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even if he needs to use unscrupulous means, he won't hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing how fast things got off track, Chikage let out a long sigh.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thanked all three of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turned around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I'd like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back. Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

Her statement was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"...... Huh?"

They were all surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively looked at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, it's probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not have come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This was exactly why everyone liked Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought, at this moment, we all are together.

'You're laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception after all?'

Akatsuki said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raised her voice.

At the same time, she added in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

Akatsuki's appearance caused them to break out into laughter.

It was a a while before they were able to change to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago disappeared without a trace. The small room was now brimming with a bright and festive atmosphere.

"Hehe......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu said so she pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed too much, since Miu's body felt hot like she was in an oven. However, it seemed excessive for her body temperature to be this high from just that.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... Why does it feel as though I'm floating......?

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, which had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, its aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they are forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of which also have added magical effects. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......it feels like it's getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas' first and second buttons to let the cool air in, then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed that Listy, Kuzuha, and Haruka were all similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Out of everyone, Haruka's attire gave the impression that she would be the most uncomfortable.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and she was unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stone fibers. It functions similarly to our ADs, which can materialize our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. By applying this function to the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it will be time for the new term to start. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and ADs. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right."

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatically changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is its durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy responded with rounded eyes, showing her surprise.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going to be a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because of a special exception, he was already given his new model of AD. Can you give him the uniform tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it on top of her dresser in the closet along with hers.

"That......"

When she went to ask if she should put hers away along with the other two, the look in Listy's eyes told her 'don't'! However Listy refused with a gentle smile as she shook her head. Apparently she was very happy to get a uniform, and it seemed like she wanted to embrace it for a while longer.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body that changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on a landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last year's body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, it's still fine Class Rep since it's only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back as for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see a 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy muttered to herself as she held the new uniform closer to her chest and raised her legs up bringing her knees together. The upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying? This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it, the body of everyone here has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They say when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth is that because their female hormones intensify they become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when you're beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking at you, you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact massaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is a scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both the body and the mind will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking, the heart's longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touched by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychological phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly stated:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well". Upon seeing this, Chikage laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projections are actually causing physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just name it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it's just because we are around Akatsuki and it's just a natural change in our bodys' Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of her heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person's feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flushed when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was amiss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous?...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Listy suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried her face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly content and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walked towards Miu. It appeared that her body lost all of its spirit. She was swaying from side to side like a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stole from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?"

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This wasn't a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki saw what was happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage was useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu was a bit tipsy herself, and urgently needed to find a way to shake her off. However, she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push Kuzuha off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san! Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such an exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one was willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority was to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used an intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time when the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been addressed that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she was still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she was sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha screamed out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha had also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she's asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticking to her cheek.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings."

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards -- Kuzuha."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course was fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his little sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki was just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There was the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"Listy and Miu are already living together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote themselves to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It was the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it was even the future they were hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase 'I want you to embrace me.'. Miu was also probably the same. They still weren't brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their hearts.

...... Why was that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki would embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope that my first time with that person -- everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall silent.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keeped her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Was there any chance that it could be us who were wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why was Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka are understandable....... but, could you tell me why you also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully said:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about 'making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes,

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation.

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not!" "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It was quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Was this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this was a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls laughing and giggling in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really had an ulterior motive. I would have waited until after you got into my bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floated a smile of consent 'You made your point'.

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you were especially loud -- In the first place, I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it wasn't intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiled wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally called out to the three others. In case Akatsuki was up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things took a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing a lot exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished. Instead he made a serious face,

"Ah, that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this was not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly,

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates that bad habit of yours."

"My bad habit.....?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare,

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the next room we were able to establish a new bond. Wasn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knew better than anyone else why that was.

If he choose to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should also be understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki won't endorse Chikage's excuses.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had deepened.

Except, Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it wasn't the real Chikage there was no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask was very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmised was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raised her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She quietly said with her voice trembling, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered the crushed sleeping pills in his glass. They must have finally taken effect.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time now, then absolutely there wouldn't be any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

She also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside her mind she would have suspected that those words were out of Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed in them so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki was to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this was too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings now, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit of tough love is necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told you, we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. As was Miu and Listy said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay behind and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes up cannot see any of us around her little heart would break."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In case the wind magic was poorly manipulated there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD and summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring the new model ADs over today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy stayed in Miu's shadow using her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, she ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure were likely to cause them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent Ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Sorry tp keep you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, you won't be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long ago lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This was a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha's protection was her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promised that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her witness such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- was to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps, because of Kuzuha's current state she doesn't realize she was even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this was far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How was it that you were excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

In a situation like this, that was the only thing I could say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-29T17:00:54Z

Talmain: /* Part 8 */

==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and ask about it.

Once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls faces became very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had serious expressions on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

On behalf of the other two girls, Kuzuha explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to conclude things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she misheard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still didn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, at the time when Miu-chan said that to me...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of these three."

"There was no need to go through the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I thought that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone to judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- to which side will it tilt?"

"It's not like --"

Listy didn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continued to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time to finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should have been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will also be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for her to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu was adamant, and was not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of them went downtown shopping with Akatsuki, on their way back they stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggled up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her cheeks.

At that time, I said something to Listy.

It was something like, "There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave".

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they thought Listy would only become a burden to everyone –-

She would never leave her.

The first of the three to change her expression was Chikage. Her serious look transformed into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san, because you asked us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchanged our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard. Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her, Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her --there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent and leave this matter to her trusted friends.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone was over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha's malicious teasing amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

It was not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, it was just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile for a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is, the pluses and minuses on the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that you're feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need to make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight alongside him. For that, absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various pieces of useful information. However, this practice of being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that I owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the Student Council. Admittedly my action is will be detrimental to us, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition to the team."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continued.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want to stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at an empty space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a woman wants to cry but is not able to cry, the world is simply wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their hearts in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Wasn't that it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tried to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely to give up, we should all encourage each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smile.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feelings, and not just for Akatsuki's sake. We must know if we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. I at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. There is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said with a disbelieving tone.

"I can't think of anything better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even if he needs to use unscrupulous means, he won't hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing how fast things got off track, Chikage let out a long sigh.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thanked all three of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turned around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I'd like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back. Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

Her statement was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"...... Huh?"

They were all surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively looked at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, it's probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not have come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This was exactly why everyone liked Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought, at this moment, we all are together.

'You're laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception after all?'

Akatsuki said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raised her voice.

At the same time, she added in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

Akatsuki's appearance caused them to break out into laughter.

It was a a while before they were able to change to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago disappeared without a trace. The small room was now brimming with a bright and festive atmosphere.

"Hehe......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu said so she pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed too much, since Miu's body felt hot like she was in an oven. However, it seemed excessive for her body temperature to be this high from just that.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... Why does it feel as though I'm floating......?

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, which had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, its aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they are forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of which also have added magical effects. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......it feels like it's getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas' first and second buttons to let the cool air in, then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed that Listy, Kuzuha, and Haruka were all similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Out of everyone, Haruka's attire gave the impression that she would be the most uncomfortable.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and she was unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stone fibers. It functions similarly to our ADs, which can materialize our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. By applying this function to the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it will be time for the new term to start. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and ADs. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right."

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatically changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is its durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy responded with rounded eyes, showing her surprise.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going to be a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because of a special exception, he was already given his new model of AD. Can you give him the uniform tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it on top of her dresser in the closet along with hers.

"That......"

When she went to ask if she should put hers away along with the other two, the look in Listy's eyes told her 'don't'! However Listy refused with a gentle smile as she shook her head. Apparently she was very happy to get a uniform, and it seemed like she wanted to embrace it for a while longer.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body who's changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you peculiarity know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last years body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, its still fine Class Rep since its only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy mutter to herself as she held the new uniform in his chest closer, raised her legs up bringing her knees together, the upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying. This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it. Everyone here's body has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what the common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They says when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth its because of their female hormones intensified, and become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when your beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact messaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both regardless if its the body or the mind you will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking the hearts longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touch by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychology phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly states:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well" Chikage upon seeing this laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projection is actually causing a physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just named it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it just because we are around Akatsuki and its just a natural change in our body's Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as a true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flush when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was a miss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with the Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Liz suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly contented and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walk towards Miu. It appeared her body lost all its spirit, she was swaying from side to side similar to a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stole from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?"

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This wasn't a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki saw what was happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage was useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu was a bit tipsy herself, and urgently needed to find a way to shake her off. However, she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push Kuzuha off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san! Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such an exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one was willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority was to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used an intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time when the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been addressed that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she was still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she was sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha screamed out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha had also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she's asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticking to her cheek.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings."

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards -- Kuzuha."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course was fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his little sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki was just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There was the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"Listy and Miu are already living together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote themselves to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It was the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it was even the future they were hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase 'I want you to embrace me.'. Miu was also probably the same. They still weren't brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their hearts.

...... Why was that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki would embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope that my first time with that person -- everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall silent.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keeped her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Was there any chance that it could be us who were wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why was Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka are understandable....... but, could you tell me why you also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully said:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about 'making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes,

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation.

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not!" "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It was quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Was this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this was a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls laughing and giggling in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really had an ulterior motive. I would have waited until after you got into my bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floated a smile of consent 'You made your point'.

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you were especially loud -- In the first place, I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it wasn't intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiled wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally called out to the three others. In case Akatsuki was up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things took a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing a lot exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished. Instead he made a serious face,

"Ah, that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this was not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly,

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates that bad habit of yours."

"My bad habit.....?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare,

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the next room we were able to establish a new bond. Wasn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knew better than anyone else why that was.

If he choose to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should also be understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki won't endorse Chikage's excuses.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had deepened.

Except, Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it wasn't the real Chikage there was no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask was very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmised was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raised her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She quietly said with her voice trembling, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered the crushed sleeping pills in his glass. They must have finally taken effect.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time now, then absolutely there wouldn't be any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

She also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside her mind she would have suspected that those words were out of Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed in them so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki was to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this was too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings now, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit of tough love is necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told you, we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. As was Miu and Listy said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay behind and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes up cannot see any of us around her little heart would break."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In case the wind magic was poorly manipulated there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD and summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring the new model ADs over today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy stayed in Miu's shadow using her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, she ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure were likely to cause them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent Ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Sorry tp keep you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, you won't be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long ago lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This was a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha's protection was her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promised that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her witness such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- was to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps, because of Kuzuha's current state she doesn't realize she was even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this was far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How was it that you were excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

In a situation like this, that was the only thing I could say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-09T04:19:30Z

Talmain: /* Part 8 */ grammar and wording fixes... a couple of sentences near the end were really confusing...

==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and ask about it.

Once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls faces became very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had serious expressions on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

On behalf of the other two girls, Kuzuha explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to conclude things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she misheard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still didn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, at the time when Miu-chan said that to me...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of these three."

"There was no need to go through the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I thought that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone to judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- to which side will it tilt?"

"It's not like --"

Listy didn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continued to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time to finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should have been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will also be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for her to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu was adamant, and was not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of them went downtown shopping with Akatsuki, on their way back they stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggled up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her cheeks.

At that time, I said something to Listy.

It was something like, "There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave".

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they thought Listy would only become a burden to everyone –-

She would never leave her.

The first of the three to change her expression was Chikage. Her serious look transformed into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san, because you asked us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchanged our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard. Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her, Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her --there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent and leave this matter to her trusted friends.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone was over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha's malicious teasing amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

It was not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, it was just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile for a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is, the pluses and minuses on the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that you're feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need to make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight alongside him. For that, absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various pieces of useful information. However, this practice of being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that I owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the Student Council. Admittedly my action is will be detrimental to us, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition to the team."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continued.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want to stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at an empty space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a woman wants to cry but is not able to cry, the world is simply wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their hearts in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Wasn't that it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tried to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely to give up, we should all encourage each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smile.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feelings, and not just for Akatsuki's sake. We must know if we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. I at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. There is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said with a disbelieving tone.

"I can't think of anything better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even if he needs to use unscrupulous means, he won't hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing how fast things got off track, Chikage let out a long sigh.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thanked all three of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turned around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I'd like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back. Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

Her statement was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"...... Huh?"

They were all surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively looked at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, it's probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not have come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This was exactly why everyone liked Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought, at this moment, we all are together.

'You're laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception after all?'

Akatsuki said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raised her voice.

At the same time, she added in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

After Akatsuki appeared they laughed for awhile.

Before they changed to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago in the room was gone leaving only a festive one.

"Ha ha ha......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed too much, as Miu's body felt slightly hot like she was in the oven. Just from that her body temperature seemed to be too high.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... Why do I feel as though I'm floating? ......

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, which had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, its aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they are forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of which also have an added magical effect. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......it feels like it's getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas' first and second buttons to let the cool air in, then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed that Listy, Kuzuha, and Haruka were all similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Haruka's attire gave the impression that she would be the most uncomfortable.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and she was unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stone fibers. It functions similarly to our ADs, which can materialize our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. By applying this function to the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it will be time for the new term to start. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and ADs. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right."

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatically changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is its durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy responded with rounded eyes, showing her surprise.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going to be a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"Only Ousawa Akatsuki's uniform wasn't given out. Will you be giving his uniform to him? "

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because of special exceptions, he was already given the new model of AD. Can you give it to him tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it in the closet on top of her dresser along with hers.

"That......"

Listy also put together or it was refused with a calm smile when asking it by eyes.

When she went to ask if she should put hers away along with the other two, the look in Listy's eyes told her 'don't'! She refused with a gentle smile as she shook her head. Apparently she was very happy to get an AD, and it seemed like she wanted to embrace it for a while.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting again.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body who's changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you peculiarity know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last years body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, its still fine Class Rep since its only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy mutter to herself as she held the new uniform in his chest closer, raised her legs up bringing her knees together, the upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying. This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it. Everyone here's body has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what the common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They says when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth its because of their female hormones intensified, and become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when your beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact messaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both regardless if its the body or the mind you will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking the hearts longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touch by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychology phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly states:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well" Chikage upon seeing this laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projection is actually causing a physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just named it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it just because we are around Akatsuki and its just a natural change in our body's Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as a true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flush when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was a miss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with the Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Liz suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly contented and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walk towards Miu. It appeared her body lost all its spirit, she was swaying from side to side similar to a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stole from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?"

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This is not a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki see's what happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage is useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu is a bit tipsy herself, and urgently she needs to find a way to shake off . But she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push her off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san! Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such a exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one is willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority is to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used his intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been talked to that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she is still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she is sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha scream out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, OusawaMiu I called by name Doumoto Kuzuha. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticky to her cheeks.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings. "

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards-- Kudzu."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course is fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his younger sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki is just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There is the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"And Listy and Miu already live together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though a considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote their self to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It is the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it is even the future they are hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase "I want you to embrace me.", Miu is also probably the same. They still are not brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their heart.

...... Why is that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope for my first time with that person that everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall into silence.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keep her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Is there any chance that it could be us who is wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why is Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka is understandable....... but, could you tell me why also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully spoke:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about "making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes.

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation,

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not! " "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It is quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Is this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this is a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls giggling and laughing in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really an ulterior motive. I'd have waited until after you got into the bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floats a smile of consent "You made your point".

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you especially loud -- In the first place I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it is not intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiles wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally call out to the three others. In case Akatsuki is up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things take a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished instead made a serious face,

"Ah that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this is not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly:

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates your bad habit of yours."

"My bad habits ......?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare.

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the nest room we were able to establish a new bond. Isn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knows better than anyone why.

If he chooses to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should be also understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki will not endorse Chikage excuses she gave.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had become deeper.

Except Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it is not the real Chikage there is no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask is very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmise was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raise her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She said with her voice trembling quietly, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered that the crushed sleeping pills in his glass had finally worked.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time there wouldn't be absolutely any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

I also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside my mind I would have suspected those words as Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed it so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki is to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this is to too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit tougher measures are necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her right away."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. It is Miu and Listy who said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay here and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes cannot see any of us around her heart would break a little."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In this case the wind magic is manipulated poorly there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring over the new model AD today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy staying in Miu's shadow used her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure is likely to cause their them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Keeping you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, It will not be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know, how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This is a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha protection is her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promise that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her see such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- is to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps the Kuzuha of now doesn't understand she is even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this is far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How is it that you have been excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

It seems in this situation, that is the only thing that I say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-09T04:17:01Z

Talmain: /* Part 8 */ grammar and wording fixes... a couple of sentences near the end were really confusing...

==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and ask about it.

Once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls faces became very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had serious expressions on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

On behalf of the other two girls, Kuzuha explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to conclude things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she misheard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still didn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, at the time when Miu-chan said that to me...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of these three."

"There was no need to go through the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I thought that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone to judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- to which side will it tilt?"

"It's not like --"

Listy didn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continued to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time to finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should have been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will also be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for her to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu was adamant, and was not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of them went downtown shopping with Akatsuki, on their way back they stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggled up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her cheeks.

At that time, I said something to Listy.

It was something like, "There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave".

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they thought Listy would only become a burden to everyone –-

She would never leave her.

The first of the three to change her expression was Chikage. Her serious look transformed into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san, because you asked us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchanged our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard. Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her, Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her --there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent and leave this matter to her trusted friends.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone was over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha's malicious teasing amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

It was not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, it was just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile for a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is, the pluses and minuses on the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that you're feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need to make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight alongside him. For that, absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various pieces of useful information. However, this practice of being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that I owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the Student Council. Admittedly my action is will be detrimental to us, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition to the team."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continued.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want to stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at an empty space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a woman wants to cry but is not able to cry, the world is simply wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their hearts in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Wasn't that it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tried to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely to give up, we should all encourage each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smile.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feelings, and not just for Akatsuki's sake. We must know if we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. I at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. There is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said with a disbelieving tone.

"I can't think of anything better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even if he needs to use unscrupulous means, he won't hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing how fast things got off track, Chikage let out a long sigh.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thanked all three of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turned around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I'd like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back. Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

Her statement was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"...... Huh?"

They were all surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively looked at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, it's probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not have come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This was exactly why everyone liked Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought, at this moment, we all are together.

'You're laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception after all?'

Akatsuki said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raised her voice.

At the same time, she added in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

After Akatsuki appeared they laughed for awhile.

Before they changed to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago in the room was gone leaving only a festive one.

"Ha ha ha......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed too much, as Miu's body felt slightly hot like she was in the oven. Just from that her body temperature seemed to be too high.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... Why do I feel as though I'm floating? ......

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, which had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, its aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they are forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of which also have an added magical effect. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......it feels like it's getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas' first and second buttons to let the cool air in, then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed that Listy, Kuzuha, and Haruka were all similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Haruka's attire gave the impression that she would be the most uncomfortable.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and she was unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stone fibers. It functions similarly to our ADs, which can materialize our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. By applying this function to the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it will be time for the new term to start. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and ADs. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right."

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatically changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is its durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy responded with rounded eyes, showing her surprise.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going to be a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"Only Ousawa Akatsuki's uniform wasn't given out. Will you be giving his uniform to him? "

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because of special exceptions, he was already given the new model of AD. Can you give it to him tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it in the closet on top of her dresser along with hers.

"That......"

Listy also put together or it was refused with a calm smile when asking it by eyes.

When she went to ask if she should put hers away along with the other two, the look in Listy's eyes told her 'don't'! She refused with a gentle smile as she shook her head. Apparently she was very happy to get an AD, and it seemed likeshe wanted to embrace it for a while.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting again.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body who's changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you peculiarity know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last years body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, its still fine Class Rep since its only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy mutter to herself as she held the new uniform in his chest closer, raised her legs up bringing her knees together, the upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying. This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it. Everyone here's body has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what the common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They says when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth its because of their female hormones intensified, and become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when your beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact messaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both regardless if its the body or the mind you will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking the hearts longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touch by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychology phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly states:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well" Chikage upon seeing this laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projection is actually causing a physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just named it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it just because we are around Akatsuki and its just a natural change in our body's Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as a true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flush when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was a miss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with the Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Liz suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly contented and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walk towards Miu. It appeared her body lost all its spirit, she was swaying from side to side similar to a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stole from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?"

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This is not a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki see's what happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage is useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu is a bit tipsy herself, and urgently she needs to find a way to shake off . But she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push her off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san! Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such a exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one is willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority is to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used his intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been talked to that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she is still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she is sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha scream out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, OusawaMiu I called by name Doumoto Kuzuha. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticky to her cheeks.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings. "

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards-- Kudzu."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course is fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his younger sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki is just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There is the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"And Listy and Miu already live together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though a considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote their self to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It is the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it is even the future they are hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase "I want you to embrace me.", Miu is also probably the same. They still are not brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their heart.

...... Why is that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope for my first time with that person that everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall into silence.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keep her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Is there any chance that it could be us who is wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why is Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka is understandable....... but, could you tell me why also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully spoke:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about "making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes.

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation,

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not! " "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It is quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Is this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this is a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls giggling and laughing in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really an ulterior motive. I'd have waited until after you got into the bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floats a smile of consent "You made your point".

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you especially loud -- In the first place I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it is not intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiles wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally call out to the three others. In case Akatsuki is up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things take a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished instead made a serious face,

"Ah that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this is not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly:

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates your bad habit of yours."

"My bad habits ......?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare.

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the nest room we were able to establish a new bond. Isn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knows better than anyone why.

If he chooses to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should be also understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki will not endorse Chikage excuses she gave.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had become deeper.

Except Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it is not the real Chikage there is no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask is very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmise was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raise her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She said with her voice trembling quietly, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered that the crushed sleeping pills in his glass had finally worked.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time there wouldn't be absolutely any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

I also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside my mind I would have suspected those words as Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed it so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki is to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this is to too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit tougher measures are necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her right away."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. It is Miu and Listy who said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay here and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes cannot see any of us around her heart would break a little."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In this case the wind magic is manipulated poorly there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring over the new model AD today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy staying in Miu's shadow used her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure is likely to cause their them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Keeping you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, It will not be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know, how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This is a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha protection is her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promise that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her see such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- is to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps the Kuzuha of now doesn't understand she is even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this is far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How is it that you have been excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

It seems in this situation, that is the only thing that I say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-02T04:03:19Z

Talmain: /* Part 7 */ wording and grammar fixes (wow this was a long section!)

==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and ask about it.

Once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls faces became very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had serious expressions on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

On behalf of the other two girls, Kuzuha explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to conclude things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she misheard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still didn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, at the time when Miu-chan said that to me...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of these three."

"There was no need to go through the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I thought that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone to judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- to which side will it tilt?"

"It's not like --"

Listy didn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continued to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time to finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should have been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will also be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for her to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu was adamant, and was not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of them went downtown shopping with Akatsuki, on their way back they stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggled up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her cheeks.

At that time, I said something to Listy.

It was something like, "There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave".

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they thought Listy would only become a burden to everyone –-

She would never leave her.

The first of the three to change her expression was Chikage. Her serious look transformed into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san, because you asked us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchanged our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard. Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her, Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her --there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent and leave this matter to her trusted friends.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone was over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha's malicious teasing amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

It was not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, it was just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile for a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is, the pluses and minuses on the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that you're feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly showed a satisfied smile, "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need to make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight alongside him. For that, absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various pieces of useful information. However, this practice of being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that I owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the Student Council. Admittedly my action is will be detrimental to us, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition to the team."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continued.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want to stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at an empty space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a woman wants to cry but is not able to cry, the world is simply wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their hearts in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Wasn't that it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tried to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely to give up, we should all encourage each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smile.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feelings, and not just for Akatsuki's sake. We must know if we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. I at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. There is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said with a disbelieving tone.

"I can't think of anything better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even if he needs to use unscrupulous means, he won't hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing how fast things got off track, Chikage let out a long sigh.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thanked all three of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turned around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I'd like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back. Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

Her statement was interrupted by a sudden knock on the door.

"...... Huh?"

They were all surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively looked at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, it's probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not have come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This was exactly why everyone liked Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought, at this moment, we all are together.

'You're laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception after all?'

Akatsuki said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raised her voice.

At the same time, she added in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

After Akatsuki appeared they laughed for awhile.

Before they changed to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago in the room was gone leaving only a festive one.

"Ha ha ha......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed to much, Miu's body slightly hot like she was in the oven. But just from that her body temperature seems to be too high.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... why do I feel as though I'm floating ......

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, in addition it had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, it's aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who that found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of them also have an added effect of magic in it. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......the room feels like its getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas first and second button to let the cool air in. Then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed Listy, Kuzuha, also Haruka were similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Out of everyone Haruka's attire gives the impression that she would be particularly hot.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stones fibers. It functions similar to our ADs, which can materializes our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. Applying the function of the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it's time for the new term starts. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and AD. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right "

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatic changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is it's durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy with rounded eyes, surprised.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"Only Ousawa Akatsuki uniforms didn't walk out. He has made a new AD, you'll be uniform given to him? "

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because special exceptions, he was already given the new model of AD of the new model. Can you can give it to him tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it in the closet on top of her dresser along with hers.

"That......"

Listy also put together or it was refused with a calm smile when asking it by eyes.

When she went to ask if she should put hers together also, the look in Listy's eyes told her don't! Nevertheless she refused with a gentle smile as she shock her head. Apparently very happy to get one, it seems she wanted to embrace it for a while.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting again.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body who's changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you peculiarity know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last years body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, its still fine Class Rep since its only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy mutter to herself as she held the new uniform in his chest closer, raised her legs up bringing her knees together, the upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying. This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it. Everyone here's body has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what the common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They says when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth its because of their female hormones intensified, and become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when your beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact messaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both regardless if its the body or the mind you will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking the hearts longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touch by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychology phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly states:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well" Chikage upon seeing this laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projection is actually causing a physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just named it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it just because we are around Akatsuki and its just a natural change in our body's Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as a true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flush when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was a miss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with the Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Liz suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly contented and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walk towards Miu. It appeared her body lost all its spirit, she was swaying from side to side similar to a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stoke from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This is not a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki see's what happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage is useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu is a bit tipsy herself, and urgently she needs to find a way to shake off . But she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push her off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san！ Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such a exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one is willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority is to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used his intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been talked to that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she is still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she is sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha scream out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, OusawaMiu I called by name Doumoto Kuzuha. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticky to her cheeks.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings. "

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards-- Kudzu."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course is fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his younger sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki is just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There is the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"And Listy and Miu already live together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though a considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote their self to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It is the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it is even the future they are hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase "I want you to embrace me.", Miu is also probably the same. They still are not brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their heart.

...... Why is that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope for my first time with that person that everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall into silence.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keep her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Is there any chance that it could be us who is wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why is Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka is understandable....... but, could you tell me why also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully spoke:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about "making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes.

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation,

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not! " "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It is quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Is this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this is a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls giggling and laughing in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really an ulterior motive. I'd have waited until after you got into the bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floats a smile of consent "You made your point".

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you especially loud -- In the first place I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it is not intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiles wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally call out to the three others. In case Akatsuki is up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things take a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished instead made a serious face,

"Ah that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this is not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly:

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates your bad habit of yours."

"My bad habits ......?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare.

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the nest room we were able to establish a new bond. Isn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knows better than anyone why.

If he chooses to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should be also understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki will not endorse Chikage excuses she gave.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had become deeper.

Except Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it is not the real Chikage there is no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask is very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmise was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raise her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She said with her voice trembling quietly, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered that the crushed sleeping pills in his glass had finally worked.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time there wouldn't be absolutely any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

I also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside my mind I would have suspected those words as Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed it so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki is to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this is to too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit tougher measures are necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her right away."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. It is Miu and Listy who said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay here and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes cannot see any of us around her heart would break a little."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In this case the wind magic is manipulated poorly there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring over the new model AD today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy staying in Miu's shadow used her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure is likely to cause their them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Keeping you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, It will not be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know, how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This is a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha protection is her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promise that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her see such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- is to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps the Kuzuha of now doesn't understand she is even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this is far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How is it that you have been excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

It seems in this situation, that is the only thing that I say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

2014-06-02T03:26:07Z

Talmain: /* Part 6 */ wording and grammar fixes

==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

The body naturally becomes flush after getting out of the bath, requiring replenishment for its lost fluids.

Wearing only a bath towel around the neck, with a comfortable pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki left the changing room to go to the kitchen, where he opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"Ah......there it is."

After finding what he was looking for he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced up into the air, rotating round and round, while it was dancing Akatsuki started chugging.

It was gone in one gulp.

"Ahh...fua! It simply is delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

-- Most of the fresh milk on the market is sold in paper cartons and is less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which now have become almost a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk is still being sold in bottles, and did not disappear from the market.

That is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It's container cool down along with the milk. So the moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Keeping the carton milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

-- Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk. But he can't drink straight out of a carton for fear of the gripes the two girls living would have with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for the milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"If there is a downside......it doesn't hold more."

With a wry smile Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He picked up the second bottle, however this time he had no intentions of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the door leading to the living room opened.

".....Ah, did you just get out of the bath?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her lovely features she still had a hint of childishness left. Her features could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could enchant all men.

Especially -- the very destructive power her boobs posses from their magnitude.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that to Akatsuki, Miu walked over to the sink -- next to him.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with multiple empty glasses and small plates.

Having finished a snack, she probably came to clear away the dishes.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- there should only be enough for to two people. However, the number of plates and glasses on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was around midnight. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was in her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in the Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her the freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because she had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

Does she have a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid there weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? Here comes the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

Akatsuki never attempted to open the door, leaving Listy in the hallway sans underwear. She had no choice but to go back to the room where Chikage and the others were waiting.

"Lets go Miu-chan."

"Er, umm......no problem."

Miu nodded with a solemn expression, and cleared throat a few times "Ehem".

"Oh, sorry to keep you waiting ~"

Regaining her composure, Miu spoke while coming inside.

"----------"

Listy followed behind Miu, tightly glued to her back.

Then......

"Oh, welcome back. We waited for you guys."

Chikage said so while greeting them with a smile. She had on a combination of a camisole and frayed hot pants. This was apparently what Chikage wears when she goes to bed.

Next to her Kuzuha had on her pajamas, and Haruka had on her JPN Babel uniform next to her.

"Did something happen just now? I heard a terrible scream."

"I think I heard Ousawa Akatsuki's name -- by any chance did that man do something?"

"No, no, it was nothing....... really it's true."

Miu flailed her hands around as she responded to their questions, trying to attract all of their attention to herself.

"Look, I got you guys some drinks. Everyone must be thirsty, right?"

She put the drinks on the table after saying so.

"-!"

Taking advantage of this chance, Listy casually headed towards her dresser against the wall.

"......"

She pretend as if nothing had happened as she nonchalantly opened her underwear drawer.

After she grabbed a pair of panties she rapidly rolled it into a ball, and pushed the drawer closed.

"-- Oh no, I prepared snacks but I forgot to bring the tray up."

Miu seamlessly created a perfect opportunity for Listy.

So ......

"Oh - that's unfortunate Miu-chan - I can go get it for you - no really - I will do it - I don't mind at all -"

Listy completed the lines they prepared in one breath without stopping for punctuation. Then she immediately left the room.

As soon as the door closed behind her she quickly put on the newly acquired underwear, and sighed after finally being able to relax a little. She then picked up the snack tray they left in the hallway.

......One, two, three ......

To not make it look unnatural she calculated in her mind how much time it would take to go the first floor, and head back to the room -–

"Found it. This is it, right Miu-chan?"

She returned to the room while forcing a natural smile on her face.

"W-wow ... ... Thank you Listy-san."

"Ah, don't mention it."

Miu gave her a somewhat stiff smile. Listy then went to sit between Chikage and her.

.......Whew, I somehow got through it.

She now clearly felt the softness of the fabric around her legs, but around her butt she didn't have a similar feeling. She couldn't set aside a lingering feeling as she felt her chest tighten.

"......Huh?"

Chikage remarked. Listy frowned. She noticed Chikage was looking at the hem of Akatsuki's shirt, which she was wearing instead of pajamas, and that her new pair of underwear was partly visible.

.......She has really sharp eyes... ...!

Listy turned pale, a face fit for her hopeless situation.

Although she had barely managed to find the same color panties, Chikage must have noticed the style was different from the ones she wore earlier.

However Chikage,

"Wow......this is delicious. Is this a new item they have at the convenience store?"

Chikage did not mention the change, instead she talked about a entirely different topic.

She definitely noticed -- and was likely to have imagined many things.

Listy was thankful from the bottom of her heart for Chikage's consideration.

So -- in her heart she hoped that these kind of pleasant conversations could go on forever. She thought of how good it would have been if that were possible.

"----"

Listy took a deep breath, and made a serious face.

"...... Please listen to me."

In a quiet......but yet powerful tone she called out to attract everybody's attention.

Waiting until they all focused on her, Listy looked at the three: Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka.

And then asked a question.

"A little while ago, I asked you three something and wanted you to think about when I left the room -- Did all three of you come up with an answer yet?"

===Part 7===

"The thing you asked......?"

Miu wasn't there and had no idea what Listy was talking about. All she could do was stare blankly at her and asked about it.

Only once she perceived the seriousness in the atmosphere, Miu no longer pressed the issue. It also seemed that Listy had no intention of repeating herself.

The three girls face very serious.

While silently waiting for their answers, Miu turned her gaze towards the three in question who all had a serious expression on their faces.

"-- Ousawa-san, after you left the room to get the drinks, Listy-san asked us something."

Kuzuha on behalf of the other two girls, explained the situation to Miu.

"After leaving Alayzard and coming to live in this world with you and Ousawa-kun -- Listy-san doesn't want her existence to become a burden to the both of you. In the end she wants to enhance her power, or her being here will become a liability. And--"

Kuzuha paused for a moment.

"If she is only going to be a burden, she won't hesitate to return to Alayzard....."

"H-how could you think of doing that!"

Miu watched as Listy panicked and turn away from her.

"......"

Listy remained silent as she dropped her head down with an unusually serious face. Miu fully understood that this was not a joke.

Ah......could it be that.....

Miu suddenly thought back to the conversation they had in the hallway.

It seemed like Listy muttered something like "time to concluded things" before they returned to the room. At the time she thought she miss heard her, but apparently that wasn't the case.

However, Ousawa Miu still doesn't understand.

"How could you say such a thing? In the park just the other day, didn't we agree from now on to be together forever? And at that time Listy-san agreed, right?"

"Yes, when Miu-chan said that to me at the time...... to be honest, I was really moved. Akatsuki brought me to this world and you were willing to accept me ..... But--"

Listy looked up.

"Because Akatsuki and Miu-chan are too close to me......you may be biased. So I wanted to hear the objective opinions of the three."

"There was no need to go thought the trouble......whether it is Chikage-san, Class Rep, or Haruka-san we all hope that you stay!"

Miu couldn't help but raise her voice.

"I though that's how you'd feel....... emotionally that is, but that's not the answer I want."

Listy showed a lonely smile.

"I don't want a sentimental answer, rather I want everyone judge if my strength will be any help. In short, when you balance it on a scale -- which side will it tilt."

"It's not like --"

Listy doesn't have to be concerned about this issue as long as she continues to be near Akatsuki's side. Just like himself -- however, there was not enough time finish, before Listy cut in.

"I just didn't want to be a burden to everyone."

Listy sighed.

"My coming to this world should of been detected by Babel. If I am unable to explain my presence here, won't it lead to exposing Miu-chan's true identity? It won't just be me who will have to pay the price. I fear that not only will Akatsuki and Miu-chan, but the others will be in danger. In that case, I might as well--"

"It might be better......if you just go back to Alayzard?"

Miu asked the question with a look of blank amazement, Listy nodded as to say "Yes".

"I already know that creating a hole in the dimension is a way to travel between different worlds. Moreover I'm the same as Miu-chan, as in we are both from Alayzard and our very nature points back there. Just like how everyone came to Alayzard in order to prevent war using the same method I alone can go back to Alayzard."

"It is so, but ......!"

Miu understood her feelings of not wanting to trouble Akatsuki.

And in theory, it won't be impossible for to go back to Alayzard alone.

But ......

"I'm not going to promise......to let Listy-san return to Alayzard alone."

Ousawa Miu is adamant, and is not going to compromise.

On that day, when the both of us went downtown shopping with Akatsuki on their way back we stopped off at a park and Listy cried. She snuggle up to Miu's chest, her shoulders were trembling with her cheeks streaming with tears.

At that time, I said something to Listy like?

There is nothing to worry about, because that person is with us -- you will never have to leave.

That's right, I'm certain I said that.

That wasn't said just because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing, absolutely not. Those words were in no way half-hearted.

So......

"......What does everyone else think......?"

Miu looked at Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka. The trust in them could be seen in her eyes.

Even if they think Listy will only become a burden to everyone –-

She will never leave her.

The first of the three to change their expression was Chikage. Her serious look transform into a relaxed smile.

"Listy-san because you ask us so seriously.......and to not be rude, we each considered it seriously for a long time. And then we also exchange our views with each other, but --"

She paused for a moment.

"-- I'm sorry."

"......"

When she heard Chikage say that, Listy bowed in silence.

"How can......"

It was unbelievable what she just heard, Miu let out a heartbreaking voice.

It was at that time --

...... Ah ......

A small hand grabbed Miu's palms. The small hand didn't come from Listy who was next to her -- but from the person sitting opposite of her Kuzuha. Looking up, Kuzuha gave her a quiet smile. And the warmth that passed through her hand told her -- there was nothing to worry about.

Miu decided to remain silent. Choosing to leaving this matter to her trusted friends to deal with.

So ......

"-- Yes, I'm quite sorry."

Haruka said with a stiff face.

"That I worried Listy-san so much, I was waiting until it was all over before telling you..... when we got back Ousawa Akatsuki came to me so we could decide together how to report your presence to Babel. This was my fault."

"I, I didn't mean ... ... I was just afraid that everyone over straining themselves for me."

Listy was somewhat flustered as she tried to refute Haruka's opinion.

"There's no difference, you felt uneasy and thought you were causing us all trouble. I was one who made you feel that way. It was all because of my incompetence you were so distressed."

"No, you can't say that. The problem was all because of me in the first place."

"If you say that, then isn't it Akatsuki's fault since he brought Miu to this world to begin with? No, it's better to blame Akatsuki for being summoned to Alayzard?"

"Ousawa-kun was born into this world, maybe that itself was the mistake."

"Haha, you're right.......that really was the biggest problem."

Kuzuha malicious tease amused Chikage enough to laugh.

"Hey -- Listy-san, do you think the root cause of all the trouble is because you and Miu met Akatsuki? or is the root cause his very existence?

"I, I......"

Confronted with Chikage inquiry, Listy was confused and looked at Miu.

Its not like she didn't want to express her thoughts, its just that she didn't want to take responsibility in the matter.

Chikage shed her wry smile to a serious one.

"You know Listy-san ......everyone here has helped or burden someone else in some shape or way -- that is the gains and subtractions to the scales vary depending on each situation. We might be able to help Akatsuki and Miu sometimes, and other times we might become a burden to them. The anxiety that the your feeling doesn't just belong to Listy-san alone. We also feel the same way. Even so, we still want to stay together with each other, contributing as much as possible to Akatsuki and to Miu. We will do whatever we can. I believe Listy-san basically has the same idea ... ... Or am I thinking too much?"

"......No."

Listy shook her head, Chikage suddenly smiled satisfied "that was easy".

"I thought that's how it was. Say, Listy-san in your view you considered yourself a burden and wanted everyone to abandon you. If that's the case then if someone else ever becomes a burden should we abandon them once again? I don't think that's right. Although, under certain circumstances I think it is a necessary evil to cut ties --"

Chikage face was very serious.

"-- However, for Listy-san to completely cut ties on the behalf of Miu so she can have a place in this world, and to assist Akatsuki in his ideals. I'm afraid that we need make the whole world our enemy. This is going to be a daunting task, and will take enormous resolution and awareness. I believe that it is possible for Akatsuki, since I have decide to fight along side him. For that absolute trust is necessary."

"Yes......I think so too."

Haruka also nodded and:

"If I continue to stay in Student Council, then I should be able to safely obtain various useful information. However, this practice being a double agent really would be impossible with my personality and I feel that owe the student council more than that. When that time comes I can't guarantee that I won't become a burden to everyone --"

After a short pause ......

"So tomorrow, I have decided to turn in my resignation -- to resolve any doubts in my mind. With that, I will no longer be able to gather information from the student council. Admittedly my action is a subtraction, however now I can fight side by side with everyone without any misgivings. I'm sure that I can become a big addition."

"In fact.....you also don't have to worry so much, we figured you would do that."

Kuzuha continues.

"Listy-san is our friend and we want you to stay here with us..... It's that simple. After all, you want stay with us even if that means becoming an enemy of the entire world, if you can't cherish a person like that than who? Those are the kind of people I want to be friends with, and fight shoulder to shoulder with. This should be a very natural way of thinking."

Then, she turned to look at the space, as if remembering a past memory.

"--Ousawa-kun once said 'When a women wants to cry but not able to cry, the world is simply a wrong'. By the same token, we would find it impossible to smile, if Ousawa-kun and Listy-san cannot smile from the bottom of their heart in this world. Something must have gone wrong. If Listy-san ends up deciding to return to Alayzard it will undoubtedly take away everyone's smile."

Is not it?

"Because we can't forget the sacrifices Listy-san made for us......"

"But, if......"

"Listy-san intends to temporarily return to Alayzard until Akatsuki and Miu in solve their problems in this world, and then come back?"

Listy tries to rebut Kuzuha's claim, but Chikage saw through her thinking first.

"That certainly might be a way, but so is Listy-san staying with us to support Akatsuki and Miu even if only a little. If we become discouraged or likely give up, we should all encouragement each other, and forge ahead together through any future challenges. Don't you want to do that also?

Chikage continued with a calm smiled.

"Listy-san wants us to put emotion aside for the time being, in fact we are eager to confirm your feeling's. Not just for Akatsuki's sake, we must know so we are willing to put our lives on the line for each other. Myself at least can't always hide under Akatsuki's protective umbrella. If Listy-san wishes to stay, and if one of us has a crisis, surely together we can help to alleviate the burden on Akatsuki. This is the possibility of extra points for all of us."

".......I should stay? Is that really okay?"

Listy said in a hard to believe tone.

"I can't think of nothing better. Even if Listy-san went back to Alayzard, Ousawa-kun would soon bring you back again. Even though unscrupulous means, he wont hesitate."

Kuzuha shrugged.

"Once he decides to do something, no one can change his mind. Listy-san......you should also know his personality, right?"

She said while smiling wryly because:

"I believe this is also the reason why you can't help but fall in love with Ousawa-kun."

".......uh, yeah......!"

Listy nodded while exposing a face that went from crying to smiling.

Upon seeing this Chikage lets out a long sigh seeing how fast things gotten off the track.

"-- Ah. Umm, this is our conclusion. What do you think, Miu?"

She responded with a gentle smile.

So ......

"Yeah, thank you ......you guys really are good people."

Miu thank all there of them from the bottom of her heart.

Then she turn around to Listy sitting next to her, and gently hugged her.

"Miu-chan.....?"

Listy was taken aback.

"I like to say it again... ... No, I'll say it a few times, it doesn't matter."

Ousawa Miu's tone was serious.

"Everything will be all right for Listy-san and myself. The same for Chikage-san, Class Rep, Haruka-san -- also that person, because we are all together."

See?

"No matter when, no matter where, we will always be together."

"...... Ah, yes ......together forever ...... sorry ...... I'm sorry ......"

Miu embraced her tighter while gently patting her back, Listy returned the hug.

"Sniff, don't cry so much Listy-san, otherwise --"

When she said up to there was a sudden knock at the door.

"...... Huh?"

They are all were surprised.

"Ohhh... ... sorry, didn't mean to interrupt."

Akatsuki's voice came through the door.

Miu and the others instinctively look at each other.

"Uh, is something the matter.....?"

Miu responded on behalf of the others, wanting him to answer from outside the room.

"Ah, its probably just me being paranoid.....but I feel like someone is crying."

It was just as Miu imagined -– strictly speaking, this should not come as a surprise.

"-!"

Everyone in the room unintentionally laughed very loudly.

Even Listy who had tears until just a second ago was no exception.

...... Ah.

This is exactly why everyone likes Akatsuki.

Ousawa Miu thought. At this moment, we all are together.

'Your laughing too much, you guys......or is it just my misconception as well.'

When he said "good night" and was about to leave:

"Not at all......thank you for worrying."

While Miu gently wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes with a smile, they all spoke at the same time:

"...... Good night."

Miu raise her voice.

She added at the same time in her heart -- I love you.

===Part 8===

After Akatsuki appeared they laughed for awhile.

Before they changed to other topics.

The heavy atmosphere a little while ago in the room was gone leaving only a festive one.

"Ha ha ha......that was really funny."

At the same time Miu pulled on the neckline of her pajamas, gently fanning herself.

Maybe she got a little too excited and laughed to much, Miu's body slightly hot like she was in the oven. But just from that her body temperature seems to be too high.

Moreover.

...... Strange ...... why do I feel as though I'm floating ......

The excitement must be from all these uplifting feelings.

"Hey......this smell is....?"

Suddenly, a sweet fragrance filled the room.

The phytoncide aroma of flowers settled in the air, in addition it had an exceptionally calming effect on the mind.

"Oh, I brought a small bottle of essential oils over today, it's aroma is good for relaxation.

Chikage uncovered the mystery behind the aroma.

"They sell this all over the special autonomous region to help with stress. After all, there are a lot of people who that found it painful being summoned to a different world. Furthermore when they get back they forced to live on the artificial island just adding to their stress. There are so many goodies I obtained for relaxation and stress, some of them also have an added effect of magic in it. This too is one of them."

"So ......"

Miu took a deep breath, to enjoy the sweet smell.

It was a delightful aroma, but .....

.......the room feels like its getting hotter fast......ah.

Miu untied her pajamas first and second button to let the cool air in. Then fanned her chest with the slack, pulling it back and forth.

The air came in contact with her flushed body.

Rather than a feeling like a cooling breeze, it was more like a pleasant tickle.

When Miu looked up, she suddenly noticed Listy, Kuzuha, also Haruka were similarly cooling themselves off with their hands or the hems of their pajamas. Out of everyone Haruka's attire gives the impression that she would be particularly hot.

"Umm Haruka-san, did you not bring pajamas?"

Miu couldn't resist asking her.

"Yes...... but it shouldn't be a problem."

Haruka answered.

"Oh......this might be a good idea."

As she said that, she lifted up her hand with the AD.

Then -- the particles of light changed her uniform into a pair of light pastel colored pajamas.

"Eh? Amazing......how did you do that?"

That was the first time Listy saw an AD transform like that, and unable to hide her inner curiosity.

"This is the newly designed school uniform woven from telepathic stones fibers. It functions similar to our ADs, which can materializes our weapons, since they are made out of the same material. Before I was able to transform my uniform or gym clothes to my combat clothes but...... "

Haruka was explaining the technology of this world.

"Depending on the user's personality traits the AD automatically changes into the most appropriate weapon for the user. Applying the function of the uniforms it now is possible to changed into a wide variety of clothing to suit the time and place......"

"Oh...... It sounds fairly convenient."

Chikage said.

"If I remember correctly, at the end of spring break it's time for the new term starts. So we should get them then?"

"That is the schedule. However, today I have brought everyone's new uniforms and AD. Do you want to try it out?"

"I appreciate the thought, but......"

Kuzuha had a somewhat complicated expression.

"I was skipped ahead. The uniforms have to be custom-made for my size......I wonder if it will be all right "

"That's not a problem either."

Haruka smiled.

"Just a moment ago I explained how the new uniform automatic changes to the user's individual characteristics. Of course that also includes size. Probably the only drawback is it's durability. Every time you change the telepathic stone fibers wear down."

While saying that Haruka took out the sets of the uniforms and ADs from her knapsack.

"Wow, Thank you Haruka-san ...... "

Next to her Miu received the uniform and AD, then said her thanks.

"Eh.....there's one for me?"

Listy with rounded eyes, surprised.

"Yes. It is only natural...... since from now on, you are going a fellow companion."

Haruka said with a smile.

"As soon as the admission formalities are completed you are going to be a student the same as us. You just have to wait a little bit before the start of the new term, so please be patient about it."

"Thank you......I am really so happy."

Happy from the bottom of her heart, Listy tightly hugged the uniform handed to her.

"Only Ousawa Akatsuki uniforms didn't walk out. He has made a new AD, you'll be uniform given to him? "

"After that, all I have to do is hand Ousawa Akatsuki his uniform. Because special exceptions, he was already given the new model of AD of the new model. Can you can give it to him tomorrow?"

"Not a problem.....Thank you Haruka-san."

Miu took Akatsuki's uniform and put it in the closet on top of her dresser along with hers.

"That......"

Listy also put together or it was refused with a calm smile when asking it by eyes.

When she went to ask if she should put hers together also, the look in Listy's eyes told her don't! Nevertheless she refused with a gentle smile as she shock her head. Apparently very happy to get one, it seems she wanted to embrace it for a while.

So Miu consented with a nod, and returned to where she was sitting again.

===Part 9===

Haruka's pajamas problems were resolved.

As for the remaining problem --

....... Why is it so hot ......?

Miu simply pulled on the collar of her pajamas, "Patapa" as she vigorously fanned.

Then......

"Ah, after coming here today I've been curious....."

Kuzuha stared straight at Miu.

"Ousawa-san has your chest... ... gotten bigger?"

"Ugh......"

When Miu heard what was said, her hands stopped fanning her chest.

"H-has it? Must just be your imagination, hahaha."

In spite of herself she let out a dry laugh.

"Is it? --Let me see."

Chikage immediately circled behind Miu's back, and with both hands she massaged Miu's breasts.

"Ah ... ...Ch-Chikage-san don't do that!"

Miu instinctively protested.

"Whoa, they really did get bigger......! Considerably larger!"

Chikage said while her hands continued to rub Miu's chest back and forth.

"Compared to when we were in Alayzard the size is completely different than what it was at the hot springs we went to bathe for at least most of the time. You almost can't hold them in your hand anymore. This is called an "unruly" or "uncontrollable" chest."

"S-such praise doesn't make me happy....."

Miu squirmed, trying to break free from Chikage's grasp.

Then Chikage said with a laugh:

"However on the other hand.....it seems it's not just Miu's body who's changed.

"W-what does that mean?"

Haruka found Chikage's malicious gaze directed at herself, she suddenly shrank back while blushing.

"The vice-president loves to crack jokes...... you peculiarity know what I mean."

"Ah, yeah. While in Alayzard the size of my chest did increase a little, and there have been changes in my body's curves......."

Chikage's could resist teasing, but Haruka had honestly confessed to her own changes.

"Yes indeed... ... But then again, I'm not just talking about you two."

Chikage paused for a moment.

"Not to be outdone by both of you, but Class Rep and I have also had changes in our figures. Like the vice-president have become more feminine than I was. As for Class Rep, well it seems that all of us are not quite the same ....."

After seeing all of them sizing up her bodies. Chikage with a mischievous smile watched Kuzuha doing the same beside her.

"Eh, really?"

"......"

Miu involuntarily spoke, causing Kuzuha to fall silent and become disappointed in the thought. It was just as Chikage
said, but she does not want to admit though.

Going by Kuzuha's reaction, Miu thought that perhaps she put on a little weight and should apologize.

"No, Class Rep is fine....... Actually I didn't even notice the changes in your body, so you don't need to worry about it."

Miu was trying to comfort her,but it never occurred to her it would have the opposite effect.

"You did not notice at all ...? There is no need to worry ...?"

Along with surprisingly low voice she never heard from her, Kuzuha stared at Miu with murderous intent in her eyes.

"......!"

"Umm...... Cl-Class Rep......?"

Miu timidly asked Kuzuha, who was quietly mumbling to herself with her head down.

Have I inadvertently stepped on landmine of Kuzuha's?

Then, Kuzuha suddenly looked up and:

"I shrunk! Compared to last years body measurement I'm even shorter!"

"Oh, is that so ......but there is no need to worry."

Listy tried to comfort Kuzuha.

"With height, there is a certain error margin based on your physical condition for that day."

"...... Five centimeters." [[File:HYnA vol 07 008.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......What?"

"I shrunk five centimeters. It is completely outside the range of any error margin!"

"Umm, that....."

Feeling the awkwardness Miu's line of sight began to waver.

There was no way that a five centimeter difference could be called an error.

The reason why she failed to notice was probably because they they saw each other every day, and the change was a little bit at a time.

......What do I do?

She couldn't find the words to comfort her. However then, Miu had a flash of inspiration.

"No, its still fine Class Rep since its only five centimeters.......because."

She took a breath.

"After I came to this world my bust has increased about ten centimeters!"

"............"

".....Huh?"

She looked back for some reason Kuzuha fell to the floor.

When Miu caught sight of Kuzuha she could almost see 'Boom' sound effect left behind. To her side Listy wasn't much better.

"...... Ten centimeters."

"Eh? Li, Listy-san?"

Listy mutter to herself as she held the new uniform in his chest closer, raised her legs up bringing her knees together, the upper half of her body started to involuntary shake and sway.

"Oh, is this what happens when the speaker has no realization of what she is saying. This is scary and cruel....."

Chikage couldn't help but smile wryly.

"Oh well, when it comes down to it. Everyone here's body has changed in some shape or way. I mean there is a common point between all five of us."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's words caused the other four, including Miu to fall silent.

It went without saying what the common point the five of them had.

"At the very least we don't have to worry about team chemistry problems."

Chikage made a very bright smile.

"They says when a woman falls in love she becomes the most beautiful. But the truth its because of their female hormones intensified, and become more concerned with how others will view them. Therefore when your beside the person you like, and the person you like is looking you naturally become the most beautiful."

Chikage took a look at Miu's chest.

"In fact messaging your breasts to make them bigger is not an urban legend, and there is scientific basis for it. By letting the person you like caress your body both regardless if its the body or the mind you will feel an unmatched pleasure. Stimulating the mammary gland to secrete large amounts of female hormones. When that person is looking the hearts longing for them is even greater and the thought of being touch by them is somewhere in mind. When this deep psychology phenomenon happens regularly it will cause the body to unconsciously react."

"I, I don't want that person to touch any part of me!"

Desperately Miu tried to deny it, but on the other side of her Listy coldly states:

"...... Liar."

"H-how am I a liar?"

Miu hastily look at her, but Listy deliberately averted her gaze before letting it slip:

"A few days ago on the tram .....and not long ago the kitchen ..... "

"Uwwwaaaaaaaaaaaa."

Miu jumped up to cover Listy's mouth with her hands. "Well well" Chikage upon seeing this laughed and came over to smooth things out.

"Actually, what I mean to say is very simple -- and of course, this is a hypothesis only. I think the changes in our bodies come from our subconscious based on the image of ourselves we want Akatsuki to see. Our subconscious projection is actually causing a physical changes."

Paused for a moment ......

"Based on that, why don't we just named it the "Ousawa Akatsuki syndrome"."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

"..........."

Chikage's naming left the other four speechless.

"What should I do....... it seems like I caught a very serious disease."

Terror struck the room as it fell into absolute silence, only Chikage was overjoyed.

"Calm down, you don't have to fear it so much. It might not be that bad for your body. Perhaps it just because we are around Akatsuki and its just a natural change in our body's Ki. Just like how Miu from the bottom of heart hopes that Akatsuki will caressed her breasts. She wants to attract his attention so subconsciously she is making her breasts grow --"

Then Chikage gave an wicked smile to Kuzuha.

"The desire deep inside Class Rep if for Akatsuki to see her as a little sister.....naturally she will gradually shrink."

"-Eh!?"

Kuzuha was already bright red, but now her face become even redder in that moment.

"I, I, Izumi, what do you mean? I don't want that."

"Don't get angry at me this is merely a hypothesis. It also a reasonable explanation for why the Vice-President and I's bodies are becoming more feminine. This mainly comes from our hopes that Akatsuki will see us as a true women."

"You don't have the right to decide another person feelings......I don't feel that way!"

"--Also when you and Akatsuki came back from the Sherfied peace negotiations along with Miu, it seemed to have been the start of the change .....Can you remember what Akatsuki did, or what changed in your heart? Any deep psychological change is an acceptable answer."

"Uhh....."

Haruka found herself at a loss for words. Her face was flush when she bashfully looked at Miu.

......No, don't look at me! I don't want to be dragged under the water with you!

In her mind Miu screamed.

"So ah ......"

Chikage alternately looked away from Haruka to where Haruka's eyes were pointing, Miu, with a strange grin on her face.

It looks as though she had noticed something was a miss.

......Wah, I'd rather die than say anything......!

Miu tightly pursed her lips, exercising her right to remain silent. Nothing she can say would make her open her mouth.

In any event, it's not possible for anyone to know about the legendary "search for moles" incident that happened at Melissa's brothel.

"Why so nervous...... I have no intention of getting to the bottom of what happened after the earthenware mug was broken."

Chikage smiled.

"The last one left is just Listy-san."

"Eh.....me?"

Listy stared blankly as Chikage nodded and smiled, and slowly walked over to her side.

"I heard that before Sherfied reclaimed its capital and you were made Queen you used to travel together with the Akatsuki. During that time Listy-san was praised as the "Treasure of Sherfied", right?"

"Well ......"

Listy certainly understood what Chikage was hinting at. Chikage smiled, and whispered in her ear:

"You traveled for a long time together, naturally from morning till night. Then, it can't be helped if you become aware..... Listy-san must have been particularly beautiful, right?"

"-!"

Liz suddenly reddened, too embarrassed she buried face in between her knees.

So ......

After teasing everyone one after another, Chikage was perfectly contented and stood up.

"This is only my hypothesis, there is no need to take it too seriously. Maybe the changes in our secondary sex characteristics really has no direct relationship with Akatsuki, nothing else but just that..... Well, I cannot really explain why Class Rep shrunk five centimeters, or why Miu's breasts grew ten centimeters. Perhaps -- Miu's breasts are absorbing all the growth hormone from Class Rep!"

After hearing Chikage's joke, Miu let out a big sigh.

"Come on, how would such a thing be possible. Class Rep, you said it, right? "

"......"

"Cl-Class Rep.....？"

Kuzuha silently stared at Miu, with empty eyes that could cause you to tremble with fear.

"Ah, so actually.....it turned out to be the case ....."

Upon saying that, Kuzuha stood up, and slowly walk towards Miu. It appeared her body lost all its spirit, she was swaying from side to side similar to a walking corpse.

===Part 10===

"Cl-Class Rep......settle down a little bit. We can talk this out, you don't have to get so close."

Kuzuha stopped an arms length in front of her, Miu barely squeezed out a small smile. Kuzuha had an ominous glint in her eyes, almost sharp enough to kill a person.

"......Hmph."

She snorted, before shoving Miu's shoulders back, pushing her down to the floor

"That hurts..... What are you doing -- wah, Class Rep! Why are you getting on top of me?"

Miu raised her voice in protest. Kuzuha with an absolutely godlike tone responded:

"Too noisy, shut up! Is it possible to be quite for a bit, you dairy cow!"

After she bitterly spit out the sentence, Kuzuha mercilessly ravaged Miu's breasts.

"There must be something strange, how can they keep getting bigger and bigger? Breasts are no more than lumps of fat. How dare you steal my height. That is unforgivable!"

"Hiaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Class, Class Rep, what the hell are you doing?"

Miu twisted her body desperately to try and escape from Kuzuha's violation.

But, Kuzuha sat straddled on top of her making it impossible for her to run away.

"I just want to recover my height you stoke from me. You had better be good for a little while and stop resisting. If not every time we run into each other, either in school or privately, I'll going to call you "Oppai-san"!"

"Awful, your going too far to make fun of someone else's body! You absolutely can't call me Oppai-san, otherwise I'm going to cry!"

The moment Miu began to cried out, suddenly a knock came at the door.

"Hey, just a moment ago did someone mention "cry"?

"Uwaaaaa! No, no, nobody said such a thing. You must have got it wrong!"

Miu quickly yelled, trying to drive away Akatsuki.

This is not a joke. If by any chance Akatsuki see's what happening in the room, I don't want to think how bad the situation would get. [[File:HYnA vol 07 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Class Rep your acting too abnormal. You have to snap out of it, hey!"

After saying that, Miu turned to Chikage for help.

"What the hell is going on? Chikage-san......is this because of the essential oil?"

"Ah.....well, everyone rarely gets together like this, so I want to use the oil to take the edge off a little and help us share our feelings with each other. I may have mixed a few things in to elevate our moods, improve blood circulation, and dull our thinking, but....."

"That would mean .....? "

"Umm ... Although there is no alcohol in it -- it has a similar effect."

"What similar effect! Can't you see how drunk the Class Rep is?"

Its already reached the level of a drunken frenzy.

"This is your responsibility Chikage-san! Hurry up and do something about it!"

"This unpleasantness.....I'm sorry, Miu."

In comparison to Miu's utter discomfort, Chikage was laughing happily for some reason:

"To tell the truth -- I actually like to watch girls be affectionate with each other."

"I know all about your hobbies, but why did you pick here and now to flare-up?"

Well, Chikage is useless. That means I'm on my own to solve this somehow.

However, Miu is a bit tipsy herself, and urgently she needs to find a way to shake off . But she doesn't have the power in her hands and feet to push her off. Plus with her chest being rubbed by Kuzuha, left her even more powerless.

"Listy-san, Haruka-san！ Stop staring over there, and come and help me!"

Listy was still sitting here rocking back and forth, suddenly lifted up her head.

"Your life is none of my business......you dairy cow!"

"Uhh, waaah! I haven't done anything to make to make you this angry! Please let it go, no I'm begging you to!"

When Listy averted her face with a "humph" she had to give up on her, Miu turned her eyes to Haruka as her last hope.

"Oh, I'm sorry ...... this is the first time I've witnessed such a exciting scene, so ......"

Haruka had both hands covering her red face, and secretly glanced through the gaps of the fingers.

"No, no, that's not right! The things we did with that person in brothel was way more provocative than this -- definitely a hundred times more!"

"Ah right, Ousawa Akatsuki has done more exciting to us... ... ～!"

Recalling the events from that night, Haruka suddenly froze, unable to move a single step.

"Ugh ... ... Haruka-san？ Hello? Hey ... ...! Uwa, Uwwaaaaaaaaaaa.....! "

Why?

There are so many good friends around me, but not one is willing to extend a helping hand. How did it end up like this?

.......Ooo, I want to cry .....

The moment that thought flashed in her head there was another knock at the door.

"Hey, did someone just think about crying?"

"AAAAAAAAAAaaghh! No one wants to cry, don't come in here! Please hurry back to your room, okay?"

So ......

After continuous struggling, screaming, and resisting Miu worn herself out, her breathing became more and more ragged.

......Again, let me first start with trying to persuade Class Rep.

Out of the various problems the top priority is to solve the problem before her eyes.

"Umm ...... er, well! Class, Class Rep, can you hear me out...... OK!"

Kuzuha paid no attention to the imploring Miu. She sat astride on Miu's body, not carrying about anything other than massaging Miu's breasts.

"Pl-please calm down and think about, okay? Br-breasts can't possibility absorb another person's height."

".....Not impossible. These are different from an ordinary person's chest. With such amazing boobs, it won't be surprising at all if there a mysterious possibility were to occur."

"O-once again~... ...its, its impossible! UH ... ... y-you don't want to bully my chest... ... I-I should of never compared my chest size to your height. I'm sorry, I say something insensitive... ...C-can you forgive me?"

After Miu sincerely apologized, Kuzuha's tiny hands suddenly stopped massaging her chest.

"............"

"......Err.....Cl-Class Rep?"

Kuzuha fell silent, Miu cautiously called out to her.

Then,

"........Well then call me by my name."

Kuzuha muttered.

"Umm -- Call you what?"

"My......I want you call my name in the same way you address everyone else. As long as you promise to do that, I will forgive you."

"Oh ......"

Those unexpected words caused Miu to suddenly realize.

"......You call Izumi 'Chikage-san', Vice President as 'Haruka-san', and Listy-san, you also called her by her name. Why am I forever 'Class Rep'?"

Kuzuha eyes were brimming with resentment.

"Why.....Why am I the odd man out? Is it because I'm a child compared to everyone?"

"No, of course not...... you got it all wrong."

Miu quickly shook her head, and:

"Actually, I do feel that it is a little formal, but I also think 'Doumoto-san' is even more formal than 'Class Rep'. Its manners to call you 'Kuzuha-san', but strangely it seems like adding a layer between us. 'Kuzuha-chan' well, it would seem like I was treating you as a child, so ...... "

"Then why didn't you not use any honorifics and just call me 'Kuzuha'!"

The drunk little girl got angry, and restarted rubbing Miu's chest.

Miu quickly restrained Kuzuha, "Ah, settle down," then she said:

"I mean....... that person and also Chikage call you Class Rep. What's more is you yourself called me 'Ousawa-san'. It seems like your not fond of other people and don't want to get too close, so......"

So ......

".......I thought it was best not too. "

Kuzuha puffed out her cheeks. Even though it was a sign she was angry face, it was very adorable.

When Miu saw that act, she abruptly came to see the truth.

...... Ah ......

Kuzuha had used his intimate way of speaking before with the same sort of childishness. Miu just didn't recall that affair. At that time the mature Kuzuha couldn't bear the pressure did she reveal her true nature. Only once before, had Miu been talked to that way.

It was just one time.

"I'm certain that I called you "Miu" once during that affair. It was when the three of us were locked in the sports warehouse resulting in Ousawa-kun teasing that made us pee our pants -– "

"Uwaaaaaaa-! Th-that is a secret we promised never to tell!"

Miu quickly trust out her hands to cover Kuzuha's mouth.

That painful past was forgotten for Kuzuha's sake. Why would she freely reveal that in front of everyone? Since she drunk she may have lost common sense and reason. Then, without any hesitation she brushed off Miu's hands:

"After that......when we return to the arena I tried to address you as Miu, but you still called me Class Rep. Maybe you're the one......that has a problem with me, and hates it when I call you by your first name. So I had to changed back to 'Ousawa-san'."

"So ...... I was....."

Miu let out a quiet sigh, she didn't know Kuzuha's feelings were hurt for such a long time.

For Miu, she found it a little unpleasant to call her with her 'Class rep' title, and always felt somewhat of a distance. However, the thought being over-familiar was even more unpleasant. Therefore, she played it safe and called her 'Class rep' just like everyone else.

But ......

Who could have imagined that Kuzuha thought the same way she did -- no, perhaps she is still on her own.

She felt a distance when everyone called her 'Class Rep', and lonely.

This might be the reason she is sitting on top of Miu and clutching onto her chest.

"......Call me.....Kuzuha......I want you to call me Kuzuha!"

Kuzuha scream out just like a spoiled child.

Rather than words, Miu respond with a big hug.

A gentle -– but firm hug.

"Ah - ......"

The unexpected hug, suddenly quieted down Kuzuha.

"I'm sorry...... I made you feel lonely and uncomfortable."

Miu whispered gently as she spoke.

"I also very much wanted to address you like that all along........and now I don't have to restrain myself any longer."

Please... ...

I'm going to say, and I will say it properly.

Listen up ... ...

"-- Kuzuha."

"............"

Miu clearly felt the small reaction from the body being held in her arms.

It was like when a puppy that notices it was called out to by its master.

And.

".....Again."

While nestled in Miu's chest, Kuzuha requested.

"Can you say my name one more time -- Miu?"

So ......

"Yeah...... Kuzuha."

Did you hear it?

With a smile Miu gently stroked her little back. Again, OusawaMiu I called by name Doumoto Kuzuha. Again, Ousawa Miu called Doumoto Kuzuha by her name.

Kuzuha also called Miu's name out on her own, the same desire Miu had.

Then......

".............................."

"............ Kuzuha?"

Miu suddenly felt a gentle sigh in her arms.

"...... It looks like she asleep."

Before she was aware of it Chikage was right beside her, and with a gentle smile she brushed away Kuzuha's hair that was sticky to her cheeks.

"Class Rep -- wrong, it should be Kuzuha. Seriously, this child suppress her emotions too much......she been building up a lot of pressure. I thought that today's get together was a good chance to relieve a little of her stress, and it went fairly smoothly."

".....Then, the aroma was for that?"

Chikage winks "Well" to Haruka who similarly came to their side.

"The essential oil was only to assist, but its effectiveness seemed to be far too strong. And instead gave Miu a few headaches... ... Oh well, the course of events are not important because it was a happy ending."

"The four of us are about the same age as Akatsuki. I also feel that was was why." Listy said.

"Kuzuha-chan's age differs with us a bit -- so we are especially susceptible. Its not hard to imagine she would feel lonely and uneasy."

"Ah..... right."

Miu slowly set down, trying her best not to wake the peacefully sleeping Kuzuha.

"Everyone, please listen to what I say."

She looked to the other three.

"If no one is against it --"

"-- Oh, that's right."

Chikage intuitively understood her intentions and nodded.

"Even though Kuzuha's behavior was motivated by jealousy, but from now on I also think it would be a good idea called each other their name. Apart from narrowing the distance between us, it also deepen our feelings. "

"I have no objections either."

Haruka agreed,

"We have already long since passed the stage to take offense on how we address one another."

"Also me too. If you're all going to call everyone by name, I want to."

Listy also agreed.

"Even though I'm a newcomer to the group....... I also want to become friends quickly with everyone."

"I see... ... That's great!"

Miu got the three's approval, and happily deepened her smile.

"Well then once again -- look after me from now on Chikage-san, Haruka-san, and Listy-san."

Then, she stared at Kuzuha sleeping soundly in her arms.

"My best regards-- Kudzu."

===Part 11===

Listy took the sleeping Kuzuha from Miu and laid her on her bed, then gently covered her with her quilt.

"Now what? Kuzuha has fallen asleep, should we also go to bed soon?"

Looking back, Chikage was waving her index finger from side to side.

"It's too early right? The late-night revelry has let to begin."

As she said that their faces showed a smile.

"Umm, I thought it's pretty noisy already....... I'm a little tired now."

Miu somewhat disagreed.

"Yeah ......"

Listy felt the same way.

Fooling around with your good friends of course is fun, but now it might be a good time to end things.

"I can't hardly keep my eyes open anymore......"

".......By now it should be considerably late."

Haruka also agreed.

"Oh ... ... Are you sure? That's a pity."

Chikage received passive opposition from everyone else, but then she feigned a mysterious smile.

"-- I wanted to share some good information about Akatsuki."

".................."

".................."

".................."

Listy, Miu and Haruka immediately fell silent, Chikage deliberately pretended not to notice expressions on their faces.

"This information wouldn't have been suitable for Class Rep to hear. So I thought I'd use this chance to tell everyone now that's she asleep......but forget it. Anyway, everyone is tired and wants to sleep, and it is considerably late so I think best to get some sleep. Ah but, I may end up forgetting exactly what the story was by tomorrow morning, so don't blame me."

After that, Chikage turned her back and looked around. Listy seized the their shoulders, then the trio huddled closely together.

"Suddenly I'm not sleepy." "Did my tiredness fly off somewhere?." "It's a lot earlier than I thought."

The trio separated and returned to Chikage.

Chikage was smiling from ear to ear, then pretend to clear her throat a few times.

"To tell the truth -- Akatsuki is popular among the girls in Babel. Well now, it is at an absurd level."

"Yes, Umm,......? Babel is the school that everyone goes to, right?"

Chikage nods to Listy's question, then let out a "Ah".

"At the entrance examination, for the first time in Babel's history it described Akatsuki as the 'True hero' during his Nolan screening. Followed by passing a special test set up by a member of COCOON, president Hikami. Lastly he fought with the other three student council members including Haruka to a draw. Even though the girls attending Babel have seen many heroes in the alternate worlds they crossed over to, or became heroes themselves, they still have no choice but to view Akatsuki's strength in a new light. Akatsuki's position in their hearts naturally is not an insignificant matter."

"Sure, I have heard similar rumors."

Haruka added,

"Though President Hikami is also considerably popular, but he is, after all, a manager of the world as part of COCOON. Which makes him extremely revered, so the majority are just secret admirers. By comparison –-"

"Yes. Unlike the eminent and unapproachable student council president, Akatsuki is more like idol that's within reach. Besides Akatsuki's looks, the way he turns his nose up to authority is also one of his charms."

Chikage interjected.

"It is said that his outstanding ranking tournament's performance was the decisive blow for many of girls."

"Oh, and at that time ...... I worked hard to help that person."

Miu tries to casually emphasize her position.

However......

"Ah but...... they all see you as Akatsuki's 'Younger sister' not his 'Lover'.

Chikage shook her head with a wry smile,

"Although there are special cases in the special autonomous region that allows brothers and sisters to intermarry. Such cases are very very rare, so they don't see Miu as a rival. On the contrary, they see Akatsuki as the "Elder brother who risked his life to save his younger sister". With many, that imagery raised more points."

"Th-that's not right......"

Miu's face cast a shadow.

"In short -- as long as we're around Akatsuki we don't have to worry about other women."

Listy also added:

"Although Akatsuki is certainly a lewd womanizer that's not all there is to him. He is bold, strong, and heroic. I don't know how many women in Alayzard were attracted to his virtues, but I never heard of him relenting."

Akatsuki is just mischievous and doesn't cross the final line of defense.

"Oh dear. You have a point certainly, so there might be no need to worry."

Chikage nodded,

"But what if the other party takes the initiative, would Akatsuki reject it?"

"That......"

Listy found herself at a loss for words.

...... There is the problem.

If tempted from the other party, based on 'not wanting to make a woman look bad' Akatsuki would never reject her.

"There are plenty of aggressive girls in the world. And at first glance even a usually quite cute girl.......can meet someone she likes and then suddenly became a formidable predator."

Chikage words seemed reasonable, as Haruka couldn't help but nod.

"I have so also run into this type of girl in Babel."

"Moreover Akatsuki's rise to popularity happened very quickly. There doesn't seem to be agreement to strictly prohibit snatching him from behind each others backs between the female students."

Chikage sighed.

"Well right now, they are all tripping over each other, and it doesn't appear that any female student has confessed to him. But...... I don't know how long this situation will continue. What if someone suddenly confesses when Akatsuki is in an empty classroom. If that happens things can hardly be controlled....."

"A confession as soon as he enters a classroom."

Chikage returned a wry smile to horrified Miu.

"Don't forget Akatsuki is weak to a woman's tears. If the girl cries in the middle of her confession. How would that turn out?"

"............"

"............"

"............"

The three were unintentionally lost in thought.

After they imagined the scene in their heads, in unison:

" " "Compromise with them." " "

No way...... It turned out like this even in this world.

Listy couldn't help but bury her head in her hands.

"Eh, is there a need to be so upset?"

Chikage said,

"And Listy and Miu already live together Akatsuki. They must have naturally developed that kind of relationship long ago."

" "Do not!" "

Listy and Miu shouted at the same time.

Though a considerably close to such a situation, nevertheless they haven't crossed the final line of defense.

"A young healthy man and two woman living under the same roof ...... What?"

Chikage gave them a suspicious look, then it was Haruka's turn to continue:

"That's too direct, Chikage."

Then she calmly looked Listy and Miu square in the face.

"It must be their beliefs -- peculiar to Alayzard."

"This has nothing to do with religion."

Listy immediately rejected Haruka's misconceptions.

"Separately, we just ......"

At this point, Listy glanced at Miu.

"............"

"............"

Lacking the experience the two blushed.

"Just......there is no chance to be alone......"

"Oh... ... If Akatsuki requested, would you refuse?"

"Umm......" "That......"

Listy and Miu were at a loss, because Chikage evidently hit the bull's-eye.

To be nestled in the Akatsuki's arms, to devote their self to Akatsuki, to become Akatsuki's woman.

It is the future that Listy and Miu dreamt of.

And, it is even the future they are hoping for.

However Listy can't dare to say the phrase "I want you to embrace me.", Miu is also probably the same. They still are not brazen enough -- and can't abandon the trepidation in their heart.

...... Why is that?

Listy felt a bit frustrated.

If I can't voice it myself, then I wonder If I am able to become Akatsuki's woman?

But .......

Even so, the both of us still hope that Akatsuki embrace us in his arms. I want to feel that I'm needed by him.

"........................"

"........................"

Listy and Miu remained silent.

"Well, I can understand the feelings you to have, but ......"

Chikage continued with a bitter smile,

"Just on the basis of having a little bit of an atmosphere, and fact that the both of you are so cute it should be very easy to reach a hand out and grab it."

"But......"

"That sort of thing is a first for us...... we really don't know what to do."

Listy and Miu hesitantly stated, looking very embarrassed.

"Akatsuki is not some super slow male protagonist commonly seen in light novels. Rather I think that he is sensitive to such an atmosphere."

Don't worry Chikage's smile said,

"When the moment comes he will naturally lead you."

"But ... ... what if it doesn't go well, and then I'm hated by him......"

Listy was looking down at the ground while blushing. If she was unable to satisfy Akatsuki, so much so that he loses hope. She's afraid that... she'll never get over it and leave a shadow in her heart forever.

Then Miu suddenly:

"Actually, I always had an idea."

Her tone immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.

"I hope for my first time with that person that everyone would be together."

That statement unintentionally caused the room to fall into silence.

" " "What......?" " "

They all asked the same question at the same time.

Listy was unable to hide the quandary in her heart.

"Er Miu-chan, you...... have always had this thought on your mind?"

"I-It's because......what if I don't know what to do either, at least if we to do it together with everyone then we could all help with ideas. And also ...... I wanna watch Chikage-san, Listy-san, and Haruka-san from the side to learn, and take notes. But I thought that under surface one after another might feel like a ranking and be unpleasant -- so everyone together would be the best way. So that there would be no unfairness, no one would question who was first or who was last."

The redness spreed over Miu's face the more she spoke, while also alternatively covering her mouth with both hands.

Then she sneaked a peek at everyone.

".......Is that no good?"

She asked rather shyly.

"Umm, this ... ... How can I put it?"

Even the very open-minded Chikage didn't know how to answer.

"--Haruka, what do you think?"

"Wah, don't put this on me!"

Haruka quickly waved her hands,

"These are the particular beliefs of Alayzard. You should ask Listy!"

"W-wait a minute! When did I say that? This sort of thing has nothing to do with beliefs!"

"Uh ... ... Did I say something strange?"

Baffled as to why their reactions fell short of her expectations, Miu can't help but reveal a troubled look.

".................."

".................."

".................."

The three only looked at each other in the eye to achieved a consensus. Chikage with a nod accepted to be the representative:

"I say Miu......that sorta stuff can be learned from DVDs or games that you can get.....okay?"

"But...... umm, by watching that can I learn what that person likes?"

Miu tilted her heard, Haruka mildly apologetic:

"Yes it is so, but we may not be able to please Ousawa Akatsuki ... ..."

"Its all right, as long as I'm not the only one who is embarrassed. I don't care at all."

Miu keep her composure, while Listy put on a fake smile,

"But that said...... isn't doing that sort of thing with others watching already embarrassing?"

"Yeah, although that is true......whenever that person sees me naked it already is enough to make me want to dig a hole and crawl into."

Miu paused,

"But unable to satisfy the person you like, I think is more embarrassing."

Further.......

"Didn't everyone here vow that no matter what happens we will be together forever?"

And ......

"......And now it turn out like this...... "

Her tone revealed her obvious displeasure,

"Does everyone really find it that awful to be embraced by that person with me so much?"

"Eh......no. Miu-chan, we didn't mean it like that!"

Slow down a minute, Miu is getting mad at us?

Is there any chance that it could be us who is wrong?

Too much chaos was unfolding, Listy's thoughts were in disorder losing all common sense. But then again, why is Miu so persistent about this?

Then Miu continued in a sulky tone:

".......If we all did it together, I feel that Kuzuha would feel very secure."

"Wait! You even intended to involve Kuzuha?"

Listy unintentionally cried out in horror.

"Uh, Well... ... Suddenly the previous thing is not so much of a worry."

Seeing the situation heading into a bad direction, Chikage quickly jumped in to smooth things over.

"Since there is so such uneasiness to create such a special relationship with the Akatsuki, first why don't we get accustomed to said atmosphere."

She though up a good idea to proposes.

"Therefore I suggest a test of courage. Everyone here will take turns sneaking into Akatsuki's room. After climbing into his bed you have to count to one hundred before coming back......How about it?"

" " "Never! " " "

Listy, Miu, and Haruka refused immediately.

"Listy and Haruka is understandable....... but, could you tell me why also opposed, Miu? Your the one who wanted everyone to do that all together."

Chikage was mystified, Miu bashfully spoke:

"Because ... ... I don't have confidence in myself."

" " "She still says that!" " "

The three yelled in unison.

"Really ......"

Chikage put her hand to her forehead. It seems she could sense a big headache coming.

"So what about "making the world your enemy for Akatsuki' or 'prepared to put your life on the line' --"

"Haa ~" Chikage let out hoity-toity sigh. Then looked down on the other three with disdain in her eyes.

"-- After all that, it was only hot air."

To the Chikage's provocation,

"Th-that's not true!" "It, it was not! " "D-Don't spew nonsense!"

Listy and the others loudly refuted at the same time.

"Ah ......"

When she realized what was going on it was already a step too late.

"I know, a little thing like that is nothing for us."

Chikage looked around at everyone with a proud smile.

"For the sake of fairness we should all draw lots. However, if no likes that I can go first since I suggested it -- How does that sound?"

===Part 12===

The order for the test of courage was set, and Chikage was unanimously picked first.

It was very late at night and the hallway was silent, she quietly tiptoed towards Akatsuki's room.

She lightly turned the door handle trying to be as quite as possible. Only then did she discovered that the door wasn't locked. It seems that after Akatsuki stole Listy's panties he had entered and immediately locked the door. However later after repeatedly going to check in on them he must of forgot to lock the door.

"......"

Therefore, Chikage erased her footsteps, and sneaked into the room.

The moonlight illuminated the night sky, and indirectly dyed the room with a pale blue light. Chikage slowly made her way step by step.

Towards the back of the room -- there was a bed against the wall. The stage for the test of courage.

"Yet, this is ...... "

Upon approaching the first thing noticeable was the size of Akatsuki's bed.

It is quite considerable, it doesn't appear to be a double.

It might be as large as a queen or even still a king-size bed.

...... A big bed. Even with 'everyone together' it still won't be crowded ......

Is this why Miu was able to say such an astonishing thing?

-- No, that's probably not the case.

Listy and Miu were princesses in Alayzard. Therefore they are probably accustomed to such a big bed. Rather, it might be the normal size of bed for them.

And now there was the owner of this room, a young man quietly breathing in his sleep on the big bed. Looking at his serene sleeping face, Chikage couldn't help but smiled.

"This might be considered a perk......"

For a while, she stared at Akatsuki's sleeping face.

Miu Ousawa, Haruka Nanase, Listy Sherfied, Kuzuha Doumoto.

They were deeply captivated by Akatsuki Ousawa's charm, Chikage Izumi was no exception.

As a girl, this is a very natural reaction.

And being close enough to touch him filled Chikage with a burst of happiness.

"Well.....time to get down to business."

While mumbling, Chikage was prepared to squeeze into Akatsuki's bed when –-

"--Is this a Yobai<ref>Night crawling</ref>?"

His tone hinted at slight smile on his face. However, Chikage wasn't surprised.

There were five girls giggling and laughing in the next room. Akatsuki not being able to sleep can easily be imagined.

".....Waiting until the last minute to speak up, you truly are evil."

She looked at his face before returning a wry smile.

"If I really an ulterior motive. I'd have waited until after you got into the bed before making a sound."

Akatsuki smile had a touch of ridicule.

Chikage floats a smile of consent "You made your point".

"Uh, we really did keep you up..... Sorry, seems we made too much noise next door."

"No, it's okay. I don't think you especially loud -- In the first place I have been asleep for some time."

Although Akatsuki said that with a smile on his face, but his eyes showed traces of seriousness.

"-How did it go? The 'Things that must be discussed', is it settled?"

He only ask a straightforward question. However, Akatsuki's 'Things that must be discussed' implied many things.

Izumi Chikage could not help thinking that this question covers a full range of topics on various levels.

"Yeah, it was settled...... Kuzuha, Haruka or Listy, everyone became closer, we are now more united than ever."

Chikage intentionally called the three by there names, as a way to show Akatsuki their new sense of bonding.

Through this party, each others relationship became a lot more intimate.

"Oh, I see....that's good news."

While listening to Chikage's report he showed a satisfied smile.

"Thanks for putting together this party. You help everyone develop an impressive sense of team -- Chikage."

Akatsuki had also deliberately referred to Chikage's by her name.

As if the two also developed a new sense of connection with one another.

The surprise attack caught off guard with her name being so easily called, making Chikage's slightly blush. Putting her in a somewhat difficult situation.

"Oh, calling me by my name."

She was pretending to be calm by tempting Akatsuki with a tongue-in-cheek tone response.

"Its something like that. When a girl sneaks into my room in the middle of the night I'm not as tactless to use her surname."

Akatsuki nonchalantly shrugged,

"What's wrong......is this really a Yobai? I accept all comers."

Saying here ......

"--Hmm? Lets see what you got."

Akatsuki eyes rested on what was in her hand. Chikage just simply stated her reason.

"If you've been sleeping. I was going to continue our test of courage, but now your awake. So --"

Chikage smiled and took out a glass bottle and cups.

"Want a cup? I was kicked out by everybody, I say this occasion deserves a drink. I mean there's no alcohol in it, just Oolong tea. So you shouldn't mind having a cup, right?"

"Oh, that's a good idea."

Akatsuki sat up on the bed. The thin fell down exposing his naked torso.

"Ah... ... very sensational picture...... "

"Is it so? Then If i say so myself, your outfit is also rather sexy."

The camisole and hot pants she had on left a lot of skin exposed.

Chikage felt Akatsuki's gaze, giving her a slight titillation.

"Hmm, you finally managed to treat me as a 'woman'?"

"-- Of course, you are sexy woman."

He said without hesitation. Faced with the pick-up line Chikage lightly laughed:

"Come on, here."

"Oh, Sankyu<ref>Japanese slang for thank you in English</ref>."

Chikage grabbed Akatsuki's water glass, then picked up the bottle and poured a cup of oolong tea for him.

-- By the way.

Inside his glass already was crushed sleeping pills.

It was a safety measure for just in case. However, it is not intended to protect her own chastity.

If Miu and Listy had already had such a relationship with Akatsuki, Chikage naturally wouldn't of taken such countermeasure.

......Stealing a march wouldn't be fair to them.

Chikage smiles wryly in her mind.

Before she set off she incidentally call out to the three others. In case Akatsuki is up, she said she might hang out for a little before returning. And if things take a wrong turn, she was going to scream SOS to let them know and come help.

It's been about seven minutes since she entered and poured him a glass. Akatsuki raised up his cup:

"Then a toast -- to you guys new friendship."

"Well, thank you ... ...Ah, next time we will let you join."

Chikage smiled as she raised her glass. They lightly clanged each others glasses together, Kanpai!<ref>Cheers!</ref>. Akatsuki drank the contents in the glass in one breath.

"But then again...... lately, I'll been pushing exhausting things on you."

He said in a hearty tone.

"It's fine. You and Miu are my important friends...... I don't think of it as trouble."

Chikage answered with a smile, but yet Akatsuki's vanished instead made a serious face,

"Ah that is certainly true -- However, it may not be deserving to called it trouble. But still your forcing yourself a little to remain composed, right?"

Akatsuki said in a low tone, while he stared at Chikage.

"...... What do you mean?"

Chikage smile faded,

"Are you saying that deep down I am reluctant to become yours and Miu's friend?"

"I don't mean it like that, after all, 'reluctant' is a type of 'trouble'."

Akatsuki shook his head to deny it.

"You said Miu and I are your important friends, so you should helping us. But from what I've seen this is not the reason that you are helping us."

"Akatsuki, you mean I'm overdoing it to become your friends?"

"Ah, what it means."

Akatsuki said clearly:

"Maybe you really do consider us as important friends ... ... In my eyes though, this approach only exacerbates your bad habit of yours."

"My bad habits ......?"

Confronted with Chikage's questioning, Akatsuki did not hesitate to answer --

As if to declare.

"In order to play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister -- your bad habit is to always repress or sacrifice yourself."

===Part 13===

For a moment, a suffocating silence came over the room.

"Good grief..... Your imagination is rich."

To dispel the awkwardness, Chikage glossed over the atmosphere,

"Also, you said my bad habit was more apparent ... ... Meaning, it's not the first time, huh?"

"Alas.....in the sports warehouse in Babel when you were making out with that other girl, I noticed."

Akatsuki's tone was unchanged,

"Izumi -- you're not fully a lesbian, right?"

"............ You guessed wrong."

Chikage subconsciously looks away from him.

"When I was in Alayzard for a short period of time I was a bodyguard for a brothel. At the end of day a women's behavior comes from heart, or its simply acting. If you don't want my eyes to see through it, you have to steel yourself a great deal more."

Akatsuki recalled that scene,

"When I saw you making out with that girl I could tell you were accustomed to it. But that does not mean you had abundant experience, rather you were passively reacting to her needs. You were playing to meet the expectations she placed on you."

"......So you're saying I put out my hands on the girl just to act like the good guy?"

Chikage stared cross-eyed at Akatsuki.

"Of course not, else I would of said 'You're not a lesbian.' Presumably, its just like before -- you just wanted to be needed by someone, his or her."

He continued,

"Everyone who has been summoned to another world has suffer some degree of trauma. Then after great difficulty finally returning to this world only to be confined to the special autonomous region separating them from their own families. A sense of loneliness would only be natural. I didn't mean to pry into your private life, but perhaps they all were just like you in experiencing a number of things they would rather forget. Something that couldn't be endured alone any more?"

"........................"

Chikage was suddenly speechless.

"A good way to fill the loneliness would be to seek out a person with the same wound, who might heal the pain. And if the other was the same sex it becomes easier to talk about heart troubles. With your cheerful personality, and your liking to take care of others those lonely girls would have gathered, right? It could just be your natural disposition, or you altered yourself to pursue the feeling of being needed by someone. Which I don't know."

Akatsuki continued to say:

"If I'm right, you always listen to their troubles, heal their inner loneliness, but kept your pain and loneliness deep inside your heart. All because you worry that they are holding onto something really painful, and it must be dealt with before it's too late. How can they take into consideration the worries of another? Therefore you sit there and quietly listen to them tell of their troubles, and just play the role. Your only willing to let them unload what's on their mind, willing to give them a warmth, and willing to fix their broken heart. No doubt for those people there isn't any other ideal place to go."

He paused for a moment -

"You -- never noticed that your heart suffering even more from those people's pain and worries."

"..........."

Chikage kept silent in the face of Akatsuki's speculation. Even thought silence was tantamount affirming his words, she had no other choice. Chikage Izumi did not have the words to refute.

"You are trying fill the gap inside some else heart, but it's not easy. In order to meet their needs you have to constantly make changes, even if it is not true to yourself....."

Akatsuki paused here.

"......Listening to someone bare their soul, even if that someone is a girl, your friendship can gradually metamorphosis into love, also isn't strange. At that time, you should of struggled with your true feelings. However -- You still decided to meet the needs of those girls, because they need you to. It was not to fill loneliness in your own heart."

Chikage silently listened to Akatsuki's reasoning, and not contested until now:

"Althought it is quite an interesting story.......it's all in your head. Is there any reliable evidence?"

"We are talking about a person's thoughts and feelings, of course, there is no conclusive physical evidence. But when you take in account previous events, they can be used as a reference."

So Akatsuki revealed his reasoning:

"First, out of all your classmates, the first person you actively spoke to was me and Miu. During my entrance exam, I caused a huge disturbance. The others students would naturally shun us, but you were the only one willing to talk to us."

"I simply did not have the heart to, that's all..... there was no other meaning."

Chikage averted her gaze.

"Is it so? In my eyes, the other students attitudes were normal. Class B already understands what it was like have a problem child, Onizuka. I clashed with the student council president Kyoya Hikami, obviously I was a more troublesome character than Onizuka. Any normal student would not want to get involved with me, yet you tried to advised us 'It's best not get involved with Onizuka' -- however, you were aware that I was probably more of problem child than him."

Why was that?

"The reason was simple, we were newcomers to Babel unfamiliar with the school rules. If you could get close, you would definitely obtain the sense of being needed. So you, called out to us."

"......"

"Conversely, you most likely kept your distance from the people who didn't need you. Therefore when the semester started you would be independent, and alone could help Class Rep. However, after Miu became a mutual friend Class Rep opened her heart troubles to you. With them counting on you naturally your friendship developed rapidly.

"...... Akatsuki."

"The Vice President as well. When she first arrived in Alayzard Haruka insisted on neutrality, and would not listen to our reasoning. So you completely ignored her. However by fighting together in that war, and the matter when I almost lost my life was the turning point for you and Haruka to become close. After coming back to this world from Alayzard, both of yours relationship has improved a lot."

"...... Enough, Akatsuki."

Don't say any more -- Chikage was pleading in her mind to him.

Please don't reveal my weak side.

In the nest room we were able to establish a new bond. Isn't that enough? However, Akatsuki won't stop here. Izumi Chikage knows better than anyone why.

If he chooses to stop here, she will continue to wear a mask.

Then one day in the future she will be left with tears of regret.

Akatsuki will stop them now -- her future tears.

So he will continue.

"Next you will continue to be the diplomatic person you were up til now. Maintaining the same distance from everyone equally, and one-sidedly hear their worries. For you, maybe it would be easy to do, but unfortunately the sense of distance will suddenly come back into your life. You have suffered enough for others the rest --"

One breath.

"-- Is ours."

===Part 14===

Ousawa Akatsuki said in a very firm tone.

"Even though I think you are happy that you become increasingly better friends me, Miu and CLass Rep. At the same, somewhere in the back of your mind there is an indescribable fear that this genuine friendship will suddenly disappear...... and whether you would withstand the loss. So you proposed this party -- right?"

So ......

"...... Haha, I surrender."

Along with the self-mockery, Chikage through her hands in the air.

"It is as you say Akatsuki. There is a part of me that always wants to be needed by someone. However, doesn't everyone have these kind of thoughts more or less? Furthermore isn't it only natural for friends to accommodate to each other? I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

It should be also understandable to maintain a persistent attitude.

Chikage evasive eyes revealed such a message.

However Akatsuki will not endorse Chikage excuses she gave.

-- At the sleepover today, Chikage and Miu's bonds with everyone had become deeper.

Except Chikage was still wearing a mask.

Making all that effort totally meaningless. If it is not the real Chikage there is no value in the current situation.

However, Chikage smiley face mask is very strong, and won't come off so easily.

Still to have some meaning today's get together.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- can't stop at this point.

"Before Listy returned to the room with all you guys she seemed a little apprehensive, so I played a little prank on her to get her mind off it. If I guessed right......it was because she worried and probably saying 'she will become a burden to everyone', right?"

"Amazing, you completely foresaw that......you really know Listy-san's personality like the back of your hand."

Chikage was trying to pretend to be calm. Akatsuki continued to press on, intending to break that mask of her's.

"-- If that was the case, then you guys probably said something like 'we will never abandon you.'?"

Just as he finished .....

"-!"

Startled, Chikage gasped. Proving that everything he surmise was unmistaken. Then her shoulders started to shake at first followed by her whole body shaking.

Therefore, Akatsuki pressed for an answer.

"However from the outset those words were not for Listy. If today you gave up on has Listy, the moment you became a burden it is likely that you would be abandoned. Your deepest and darkest fear."

"I, I ......"

Chikage said with trembling voice, her face lost its previous confidence.

Her mask -- had been stripped off.

Then Akatsuki lightly touched Chikage's shoulder.

"-?"

Chikage's whole body received a shock.

She looked back at Akatsuki.

Looking back into Chikage's eyes, Akatsuki floated a wry smile on his face.

"When I went to the room before to see if "someone" was crying. Actually, that someone I was concerned about was not Miu or Listy, but you."

While saying that he pulled Chikage over.

"-----Ah!"

Chikage let out a feeble voice. Akatsuki hands wrapped around Chikage's back, and look into her eyes.

"Why is it that you think people don't need you? Is it anxiety? Do you think that if you don't play the good classmate, the good friend, the good sister no one will need you? However, doesn't this mean you don't believe in your friends, and don't trust me and Miu."

"B-because......"

Chikage looked down at the ground.

"A little while ago, you felt it was very painful. With much effort everybody got closer to each other, but you could not open your heart and connect with everyone. For that you hated yourself more than anything."

"B-b-because......!"

Chikage looking up, staring at Akatsuki.

Crying.

"Becoming the person everybody needs, isn't that common desire of everyone ......?"

Chikage said,

"I don't want a person to be all alone ... ... I'm tired of being alone -- I can."

She squeezed out her heartfelt cries.

The root of Chikage Izumi's suffering.

Therefore......

"-- Don't worry, I won't leave you."

While saying, Akatsuki tightly hugged Chikage.

"Haven't you've been by our side all along, and on the other hand...... haven't I always been by your side, isn't that so? Ah, beside me there is Miu, you are not one bit alone. Chikage -- I am the same as you, I want to become the person you need."

"......Akatsuki, you do?"

Chikage raise her voice in surprise. Akatsuki nodded "Ah" and released her.

"Or do you not want me by your side?"

".................."

Chikage was quite for a while. At last,

"......How could... ... I not want that....."

She said with her voice trembling quietly, then embrace Akatsuki on her own.

Therefore, Akatsuki embraced her closely in return.

Her actions signified that Izumi Chikage took off her mask, and a completely new bond was born between the two.

===Part 15===

She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.

Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the controll of her breathing. Then slowly looked up.

"But Akatsuki, still ....."

"Ah, I understand.......the friendship and feelings between you and those guys....... was not a lie."

Then, Akatsuki in a low tone,

"However... ... you don't need to worry about losing anything ... ... you don't need to hate yourself ... ... I realize.......your feelings......."

The words didn't come out, and he let up on the pressure of his hug.

"A-Akatsuki......?'

Startled, Chikage called out to him, only to hear in return the quiet breathing of someone sleeping.

"Oh ...... "

Izumi Chikage remembered that the crushed sleeping pills in his glass had finally worked.

......Why the hell did the effects kick in now.....?

She wasn't going to blame him for falling asleep, because it was none other than her own masterpiece. However if he was half asleep for some time there wouldn't be absolutely any lies in his words.

All of that was the truth.

-- Conversely, if Akatsuki was completely clear-headed and if he said the same thing with a serious tone.

I also would have been very happy. But, somewhere deep inside my mind I would have suspected those words as Akatsuki's kindness, and would not have believed it so firmly without any doubts.

Skeptical that Akatsuki was just like herself, playing a role of the good guy for her. However, it was not so. Although Akatsuki was somewhat heavy as he slumped over in her arms. She was unable to hide her inner joy.

"Thank you, Akatsuki ......"

She whispered that to him to not wake him, but when she planned to lay him on the floor --

"-- Fuaa!"

A sense of pleasure suddenly ran through her, reflexively a sweet voice came out.

After a closer look. Akatsuki's hand was touching her breast, Chikage instinctively smiled wryly to herself.

Even deep asleep he pass up his chance to womanize, as expected Akatsuki is to the letter a big pervert.

But ......

When Akatsuki chest Palms off his upper body cute little sticker, and pull down pants zipper, Chikage wonder and his face was downcast.

Akatsuki's hand on her chest started to strip off her camisole, and when the zipper on her hot pants began to lower the smile disappeared from Chikage's face.

No matter how you look at it, this is to too strange.

"W-wait a moment I said, ah...... Akatsuki are you awake?"

Chikage tentatively said, unexpectedly Akatsuki looked up –-

"Ha, your certainly very much awake."

She laughed, then grinned while closing her eyes.

"No way, you wouldn't happen to be half asleep... ... Wow, ah, wait!"

Akatsuki had completely taken off the hot pants. Chikage could not help but burst into shouting, scared.

Her camisole was already discard, leaving her just in her underwear.

Akatsuki was overjoyed with the situation.

"What's wrong? Even thought familiar with woman, but it looks like your not skilled with a man."

"H-hold on Akatsuki ... ... I didn't intend on this ... ... Fuaaa!"

When she turned her back to flee his hand touch her waist giving him a contact point to tamper with the Ki in her body.

At the same time a fire was born in the depths of her body, moreover it began to burn faster and stronger.

When Chikage noticed the fire was a torrent of pleasure, it was too late.

"Ah, Ahhh... ... Fuuuuaaaaaaaaaaa ~ ~ ~!"

It become impossible for Chikage Izumi to resist any longer.

"Why the rush to leave? With all the trouble you went through this is exactly what you need."

Akatsuki had an evil smile,

"If you run away from your feelings, then nothing will change."

Listen carefully -- Akatsuki in a very serious tone:

"Now what you need most is to experience how much I need you. You may think that I'm a bit heavy-handed, but that's okay. To completely break that obstinate mask of yours a bit tougher measures are necessary."

"Ah, this is not good Akatsuki... ... Miu and the others ... ... are going to hear my voice ... ... "

Chikage desperately resisted while raising a sweet voice.

"Why did you try to run? You have someone thinking of you free of charge. You just had to followed your instincts, accepting what that person wants for you would of been better based on that."

A breath,

"Therefore I will firmly engrave it into your mind making it impossible for you to forget that I will stay by your side, and how much I cherish you."

"But, but ... ... Ah! "

An instinctively sweet voice exhaled.

Akatsuki forcefully raised her up by the butt.

And,

"Chikage, I will enlighten you...... to how very much of a woman you are."

He slowly stripped off the her panties, then grabbed her completely exposed butt with the palms of his hands.

Chikage's tampered Ki caused everyone pore on her body to become extremely sensitive leading to --

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~"

An unrestrained sweet voice that only a woman could absolutely raise.

===Part 16===

The same time.

"I knew it ... ... I told we should have stopped them right away."

".....There is no other way. We have to go help her right away."

The delicate scream was heard from the room next to his compelling them to begin to move. It is Miu and Listy who said so.

"Haruka-san, you stay here and take care of Kuzuha. I fear if she wakes cannot see any of us around her heart would break a little."

"I understand."

Haruka nodded, looking a little stiff,

"Both of you -- be careful."

Nodding in response to Haruka's concern, Miu and Listy walked out of the room.

The both of them rapidly moved though the hallway --

"..........."

"..........."

They both glanced at each other in front of Akatsuki's room before they kicked open the door and rushed in.

Then on top of the bed the scene reflected in their eyes.

With her panties only lowered to the knees, the nearly-naked Chikage was trembling under the sensual stimulation. As Chikage's whole body was being caressed dexterously by Akatsuki with eyes shut.

The two prepared themselves for a horrible situation before entering the room, but ......

"Uwaa...... just like the situation at that time, almost exactly the same!"

Miu can't help but flinch backwards a few steps.

She was reminded of the first night she came to this world. When she sneaked into Akatsuki's room. Also at that time, she went through a similar snafu because he was half asleep.

-- In the end how did I escape his clutches?

Miu, who remembered such an experience:

"Listy-san, that ....."

She signaled to table next to the bed with her eyes. On the table there was a marble clock. In this case the wind magic is manipulated poorly there would be no guarantee that Chikage could be accidentally injured.

A direct physical attack was the most effective method.

But Miu was reluctant to employ her AD summon her weapon. With all the effort Haruka took to bring over the new model AD today she doesn't want its first battle to be with a despicable sex maniac.

That's why, the artificial marble clock was the best option.

"Can you please do it? I'll somehow try and act as bait."

Listy understood the intent of such a strategy by Miu,

"O~ke, no problem."

She immediately nodded to confirm.

Then the two of them started walking towards the bed.

"Eh......you two also came to tell Izumi how much you need her?"

Akatsuki in his half asleep state turned to look at the two exposing a duplicitous smile.

For now, they didn't know exactly what he was saying,

"Ah, yeah... ... That's right. Can we also join you?"

The still unclear Miu attracted his attention with her remark while approaching.

Listy staying in Miu's shadow used her diversion to reach for the marble clock on the bedside table.

"Oh, well, very good. I see -- you two together."

The moment Akatsuki said so,

"Huh?" "Kyaa!"

Akatsuki dragged both of them on the bed. One held under his left arm and the other embraced by his right arm.

Miu and Listy couldn't hide their inner confusion.

Even Miu was still out of his reach, say nothing of Listy who still further, Akatsuki's hands had somehow reached them.

What on earth -- They both thought.

The two suddenly found themselves entangled with a white rope around their waists.

"When did this ......?"

"If you look you'll see it is the bed sheet. Through my renkan keikikou it can be fastened into a rope with my Ki."

Akatsuki to said calmly, Miu turn pale with fright as her strategy clasped do his unexpected behavior.

"This, this was done for ... ...? "

"While Izumi is still out of it. This was the only way pull you guys over here at the same time."

"Wh-what your gonna simultaneous......!"

Listy loudly protested, while he nonchalantly replied:

"That goes without saying? No matter who was the first there would be a sense of unfairness....... Crap, you hurry up and take your clothes."

Miu's pajamas buttons were easily removed compared to a man's shirt. It made taking it off surprising fast.

"Waa -! Li-listy-san run away! It would be a useless death!"

"I am, I know .....! But the rope is tied up so tight, you could never ... ...!"

Next Listy's shirt was unbuttoned one by one starting from top to bottom

Still, the two did not give up desperately resisting.

"Really! You guys came to help, but faster than anyone else you tried to slip away?"

In a criticize voice that was half asleep,

"To think I just manged to stop Chikage from running away, and you two want to spoil it. Do you want to ruin my good deed? No, no."

As he finished .....

"Fuaaaaaaaa~!"

Miu and Listy simultaneously raised a sweet scream.

Everything become pure white in an instant. The two immediately knew they were rapidly rising to the peak.

"A .....aaa, ahhhh ......!" "Fu..... fu, aaaaaaaaaaa......!"

Their bodies trembled because of pleasure. They looked at Akatsuki with incredulity.

-- What hell did he do to us?

Similar situations like this have happened before, but it would not have been this easy. Moreover, ended up losing all the power in her whole body at once. And the embers of pleasure is likely to cause their them to lose consciousness.

"Oh, in the kitchen and on the stairs before I sent ki into your bodies. Because there was remaining Ki in your body, and I gave you even more Ki here. It would only be natural when they collide with each other it will certainly bring about an explosive pleasure."

With her waning consciousness, she could still hear Akatsuki's dim voice. But they both couldn't understand much of what he just said.

Finally,

"Keeping you waiting, Izumi ..... Our other two most important friends are already here, It will not be lonely anymore. From now on, I'll let you know, how much I really need you."

The second half of what Akatsuki said although it reached their ears, their brains have long lost the ability to think.

===Part 17===

The number of frail screams from next door has increased.

This is a plot to a horror movie, Nanase Haruka thought.

The victims continue to increase, and the people sent to destroy the kyonshī<ref>Type of reanimated corpse aka zombie</ref> also become a kyonshī.

Kuzuha protection is her responsibility.

"However.....the way things are going."

No doubt Chikage had to look on helplessly hiding in the room as Miu and Listy have become Akatsuki's prey.

What should I do? -- Haruka was deep in thought.

"Damn ...... It can't be helped."

After some struggle, Haruka choose the best of both worlds.

So Nanase Haruka headed towards the Akatsuki's room carrying Kuzuha,

And through the open door, she only put her head in to see the situation inside.

"Th-this......!"

Though it was possible to imagine what was going on to some extent, but seeing with her own eyes cause an absurd shock. She was fully aware of what Akatsuki could do, however this degree of exaggeration actually goes far beyond Haruka's imagination.

On the bed were four people with all there limbs intertwined in some sort of complex geometries, like playing a game of twister, or some kind of weird stretching exercises.

"Wh-what can I do......"

Frightened, Haruka sprinted away.

She wanted to pretend she didn't see anything and calmly return to the room, but .....

.......No, I can't run away.

Haruka encouraged herself.

We must help each other, and never abandon each other -- I just promise that to them.

I will not make that oath a lie.

However......

"Kuzuha is still too young. I can't let her see such a spectacle....."

It can't be helped. She gently leaned Kuzuha on the wall in the hallway careful not to wake her.

"I Nanase Haruka -- from here on out will be your opponent!"

She decided in her mind, and jumped into the battlefield.

"Eh, Haruka......you also came?"

Without a care that Akatsuki noticed her, she took large strides up to bed, planing to avoid the other three, and at the same time as touching him she would unleash her wind magic to blow only him out the window.

But ......

"Its not possible ....."

However, her wind magic was negated. Akatsuki wasn't affected in any way. Haruka dazed stood there for a long while, but immediately understood what happened.

Now, was exactly like the time when Akatsuki was on the verge of in Alayzard. An absolute barrier that cancels all magic.

"Good, very good......you come along too."

While saying so, he reached out to grab her -- Haruka's AD reacted.

"Huh -?"

Haruka's rasied her voice perplexed, as to why her pajamas began to change.

A function of the AD -- is to automatically change into the most suitable clothing.

When she was hiding at a brothel in Alayzard she wore a sensational lace bustier.

"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Haruka reflexively screamed.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, What time do think it's right now.......If you keep shouting like this you'll wake the neighbors?"

After Akatsuki ridiculed her, he forced Haruka into his arms.

And stuck his lips on her breast.

A vital point Nanase Haruka was there -- one of her eleven moles.

-- Of course, Melissa's aphrodisiac has long ago left her body.

However, Haruka's body remembered the feeling.

She still remembered when her vital points were subjected to repeated attacks, and the supreme pleasure.

After the last of baptism, Haruka body got a comprehensive development.

When Akatsuki once again subjected her to the same stimulus --

"～～～～～～～～！"

Haruka let out a noiseless tender moan.

As for the feeling that developed, the dimension of pleasure she received was not able to be understood by Haruka's brain.

Haruka's whole body stiffen to pleasure with her waist being embraced by Akatsuki.

And, the state of climax continued for a while.

"--！ Ah! Fuaaa... ... Wa... ... Fu... ... Ahhh ....."

After Haruka remembered how to breathe once again, the embers of pleasure spread to every corner like a wave along with the oxygen. Her hands and feet unconsciously trembled, a way of telling how pleased her body was.

-- If nothing else, Haruka's heart has chosen to resign itself to Akatsuki.

Like that night at the brothel -- half way during the detoxification process she submitted to the pleasure.

Haruka resolved herself to entrusted everything to Akatsuki when --

"Uh..... Where am I.....?"

Kuzuha suddenly enters the room from the hallway.

"Ah--！"

Haruka instinctively woke up.

She must have been awoken by Haruka's scream when her pajamas changed into the bustier. And after she noticed she was alone, Kuzuha would of came to look for us. Then by chance stumbled into Akatsuki's room.

"Hmm... Where...?"

Kuzuha rubbed her eyes, she still seemed to be sleep.

Perhaps the Kuzuha of now doesn't understand she is even in Akatsuki's room.

.....No, not good ..... this is far from good....!

Haruka was shivering because of the horror of the rapidly deteriorating situation. However the half asleep Akatsuki obviously doesn't care.

"--！"

"How is it that you have been excluded? Come over here, Kuzuha ...... I can teach you through experience."

Out of the question, absolutely can't sit by and let this tragedy occur.

So.....

The delirious Nanase Haruka stretched out her arm. Then readily grabbed the closest hard object.

Akatsuki was hit on the back of his head, knocking him down.

A heavy thud echoed around the house.

===Part 18===

A few minutes later –-

".....Th-this terrible test of courage once is already enough."

Haruka was gasping for breath in her skintight corset.

The scene on top of the bed, looked like a field where heaps of corpses were scattered all over.

To think a test of courage would lead to such a tragic outcome, Haruka couldn't help get a headache again.

Miu, Listy, and Chikage were still in a trance, with an expression of ecstasy on their faces.

Akatsuki after being hit on the back of the head with the marble clock was unconscious.

And alongside the four of them was Kuzuha gently sleeping curled up in ball.

"Umm..... Where should I start?"

Haruka was at a loss.

For now, I should dress the naked Miu and the others?

Or first, should I take them back to other room?

Or restrain Akatsuki with something to put an end to the danger?

I wonder, what on earth should I do?

It got pretty sweaty, for the time being I really want to borrow the shower.

"Oh dear......"

It seems in this situation, that is the only thing that I say to myself.

So Nanase Haruka sighed.

"The only upside...... might be that our bonds have furthered."

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 2

2014-05-20T11:52:28Z

Talmain: /* Part 3 */

==Chapter 2 - Crossroad of Ideas==

===Part 1===

Babel is responsible for the management of all things related to alternate worlds.

Deep within the campus resides the engineering sector that studies the knowledge and technology of alternate worlds.

This place researches by combining technologies from this and different worlds to develop new technologies that current science cannot achieve alone.

The next day after the slumber party at the Ousawa home.

Akatsuki left the house and came to the engineering sector early in the morning.

The purpose of coming here was the regular maintenance of Sleipnir.

"It should be somewhere in this direction ....."

Akatsuki was causally driving down the road into the sector.

He was heading towards Kubota Kaito's workshop that visited once before.

The other day in the middle of the night -- Akatsuki was driving Sleipnir into town.

It just so happened that the convenience store he stopped at was robbed. Furthermore the criminals abducted a woman.

Upon arriving at the scene, Akatsuki pursued the getaway car. He eventually caught up with the kidnappers and saved the female hostage. In the process he destroyed their car and tossed several of the kidnappers into the ocean.

However, while pursuing them Akatsuki did the unthinkable. He drove Sleipnir on top of the water, not just the shoal of a beach but over several hundred feet of water.

Sleipnir is able to travel beyond the speed of sound with no obstructions at sea level -- because of those two factors, he can achieve the unimaginable.

Sleipnir lived up to Akatsuki's expectations. The motorcycle ran across the ocean as stable as a Mercedes-Benz driving on an asphalt road, and finally even climbed over the precipice of a cliff.<ref>In other words -- Drove up a wall.</ref>

Akatsuki marveled at the spectacular performance of Sleipnir, deepening his attachment towards it.

After returning home Akatsuki immediately thoroughly washed Sleipnir to avoid seawater corrosion.

However, there is a limit to the maintenance that can be done by an amateur.

If you really want what's best for your vehicle, it's best to have a professional look at it on a regular basis.

"Won't find a gas station mechanic able to inspect it."

The motorcycle's body was made of orichalcum, and was powered by spirits rather than gasoline.

Sleipnir's maintenance must be carried out by an expert with extraordinary knowledge.

There is only one person in the special autonomous region that Akatsuki can leave it with.

"......ah, made it here."

In front of the Showa era inspired automobile factory, Akatsuki parked Sleipnir.

"No way...there is no one here."

Since it's spring break for JPN Babel almost no one is on campus. At the entrance he asked the security guards about the circumstances. Apparently there is a large-scale system update tonight, and he also said that only a handful of staff members are still on campus.

In order for Akatsuki to avoid wasting a trip, he asked a guard to check the online database to confirm whether Kubota was on campus, and for the time being he was in his workshop.

"Eh..... Where are you old man?"

Although he is usually in his small workshop working on his hobbies, professor Kubota is also in charge of Babel's special systems, which he designed. It wa extremely likely that the professor was in a conference or conducting some research somewhere else.

Therefore Akatsuki cleared his mind, and searched the surrounding area for signs of life using Renkan Keikikou.

As long as Akatsuki meets someone once, he will basically never forget their Kei.

"......Good, seems to be no problems."

In front of the workshop Akatsuki was able to sense a familiar Kei, he was convinced Kubota was here.

"Old man, I'm coming in."

Without waiting for a reply, Akatsuki went into the workshop.

He saw a person he met before. The young man wearing overalls also noticed Akatsuki's presence.

"Oh, Ousawa-san long time no see."

"Hey -- is the old man here?"

"I think he is working in the back now, what do you want?"

"Oh, I want to have the old man do some maintenance on Sleipnir."

Akatsuki raised his thumb over his shoulder pointing -- outside the workshop.

"He is working on something right now, but I can ask the old man, okay?"

===Part 2===

"-Please wait here a minute."

The youth wearing overalls disappeared into the back of the workshop.

However, Akatsuki was not left all alone.

In fact, before Akatsuki arrived the youth wearing overalls was talking to another person.

So ......

"Yo Akki. Did you specially come here to ask the old man for maintenance? Also, it's unlikely that you did something reckless, right?"

The previous visitor was Kaidou Motoharu. With a friendly smile he raised his right hand as to say hello.

When Akatsuki searched the workshop for Kubota's kei, he had also sensed Kaidou's kei.

"You flatter me......"

Akatsuki returned with the same smile.

"The other evening you abducted an underage girl off the street, indeed that is just a little matter."

"A misunderstanding, it really was a misunderstanding. I think the entire world believes the man who followed us is a bigger pervert, right? I walk a pure line."

"So an underage girl forced you into a dark alley, this is your so-called pure line. "

Akatsuki had a conversation with Kaidou in the back alley, and he remembered the appearance of young girl go-getter.

Then.....

"Believe it or not, she is in fact several years older than you or I."

"......Seriously?"

"Of course it's true. You should know you can't judge a woman's age from her outward appearance. Even you know that, right Akki?"

"Ah, well."

Kaidou's did have a somewhat convincing argument.

But Akatsuki couldn't imagine that the petite girl was actually older than himself.

...... That means, Cecil may be a couple of years younger than me.

Akatsuki recalled an encounter that night with a peerless beauty. The probability was low, but not impossible. Women really are devilish and mysterious creatures.

Akatsuki was lost in thought .....

"-? Akki you're all alone today? Usually you have several woman attending to you."

"Several woman attending to me? Don't exaggerate so much."

Akatsuki could not help but smile while shaking his head.

"Izumi, Class Rep and Vice President all spent the night at your house. It seems several people had a lot of fun, perhaps they are still in bed right now."

This morning Akatsuki woke up, went downstairs and found no one else was up yet. Even after he waited some time, they still didn't get out of bed. Without any other choice he cooked and had breakfast alone. Also before leaving he knock-knocked on their door and there was still no response.

It seemed like nothing was wrong when he checked their kie in the room, but just to be sure Akatsuki gently opened the door to confirm they were safe. He was surprised to find everyone lying side by side on the bed. They were all sleeping weirdly with something like a faraway look on their faces, probably because of a happy dream.

"......It seems the Vice President has already left."

Early in the morning, he thought he felt Haruka's kei leaving the house.

And sure enough, when he entered the room Haruka wasn't there.

However, she left a note on the table saying she was otherwise engaged and had to leave early.

On the back of the note she had written "last night was really fun" and "thank you". Akatsuki was very pleased. It seemed that Haruka decided to join their group, and last night wasn't all for nothing.

Through last night's party, we hoped to cultivate a strong sense of friendship.

But the last sentence she wrote, "Everyone defended with their lives!" was a little difficult to understand.

After he disentangled Chikage's heart, Akatsuki accidentally fell asleep and has absolutely no idea what happened.

Maybe all of the girls played a game of chance right after that.

Akatsuki drew two conclusions while looking at Miu's unladylike appearance as she was sleeping.

She must be dreaming about baseball or boxing.

"Oh, your relationship seems to be pretty good."

Kaidou laughed.

"– And by the way, I just saw the Vice President walked into the school building."

"Hmm ...... so?"

"...... Huh? Akki, isn't your response a little too weak?"

"What do you mean?"

Akatsuki was slow to understand the situation.

"The other day.....when we met in the streets, you asked me if I was planning on killing the Vice President? and just now I said I saw the Vice President, could it be that you're not worried?"

Kaidou replied.

"......Oh, now I get it"

Akatsuki said with a wry smile.

"At that time, I made it clear that I didn't intend on making you into my enemy."

".....I probably said that."

Kaidou thought Akatsuki's reaction was anticlimactic.

"You were actually very clear-cut. Akki at that time.....the murderous intent towards me was really scary. I thought you were always somewhat skeptical of me, now it seems that you sort of trust me?"

"You think too much. If what you said is true, it is not necessary to worry; if what you say is a lie, I would just kill you, no problems."

Kaidou dropped his shoulder feeling extremely disappointed, Akatsuki laughed "Oh".

"--Is it possible that it was just a lie?"

He stared at Kaidou with eyes filled with murderous rage.

But ......

Kaidou lowered his shoulders, dodging Akatsuki's glance while smiling wryly and warding it off.

"Come on Akki, I'm not stupid enough to tell you directly –- Oh!"

While in the middle of talking his cell phone started ringing.

Akatsuki couldn't see the caller ID on the LCD screen.

"Uwa......"

Kaidou had a slightly cramped expression as he glanced at Akatsuki.

"You don't have to worry about me, answer the phone."

Akatsuki motioned to Kaidou to pick up the phone.

The scene from the dark alley repeated itself, except this time the roles were reversed.

"You have a pained look, the caller seems to be a troublesome character."

"Yes, a very troublesome and scary women."

Kaidou roughly replied, and grudgingly pressed the call button.

"......Hey, it's me. It's okay, you can ... ... before you called you should have already known where I am, and what is to be done, right? --EH, What? You are a troublesome and scary woman?"

Kaidou was surprised, and momentarily matched Akatsuki's eyes.

"No, I would never say such a thing... ... Haha ... ... "

Then he turned his back to Akatsuki, letting out some dry laughter.

After Kaidou waved, he stated heading towards the back of Kubota's workshop.

He just watched as Kaidou's back disappeared from the other side of the garage.

Ousawa Akatsuki could not help muttering:

"Troublesome and scary woman... ... Sounds like that guy doesn't have an easy time."

===Part 3===

Just As Kaido left, a burly man suddenly appeared in front of Akatsuki. He was wearing oil-stained overalls, and a little stubbly beard with a rough-hewn face.

At first glance he looked to everyone like an obstinate father figure -- Kubota the owner of the workshop.

".....I'm waiting."

Kubota coldly said, before going over to Akatsuki.

Then he went straight to Sleipnir parked outside the workshop.

He was not in a bad mood. Akatsuki knew that Kubota always had this type of attitude.

So Akatsuki nonchalantly followed behind him.

"I'm sorry old man.....Even during spring break, you must be very busy with various things."

"I don't particularly mind. In the first place I handed it over to you, and I suppose I should be in charge of its maintenance."

"Can't thank you enough. I know nothing about machines, I would just have ruined it."

After going outdoors, Kubota immediately started checking its condition.

First he looked over every inch of Sleipnir with the naked eye.

"......You seem to treasure this like a baby."

"Would you? I ride up mountains and on top of oceans."

Akatsuki answered.

After all, he came to ask Kubota for maintenance mainly because of driving it on top of the water for quite some time.

Admittedly, it might be difficult say that he believed in Sleipnir's ability to take action, but not enough to cherish it.

But ......

"A professional technician at a glance can see what type of attitude the rider has towards their vehicle. You werea little rough, but not to the point of destroying it."

"Uhm, I guess your right."

"The most important thing is that you enjoy the ride. Such intentions are transmitted to the machine. In particular this guy, who picks its owner. At least in my eyes, this ill-tempered and unruly guy is in a fairly good mood today."

"Is it?"

"Uhm ... To be able to meet an owner worthy of trust, you would also be happy."

Kubota said as he finished the visual inspection.

"There shouldn't be any problems...... but to be prudent, I still have to conduct a detailed inspection. And by the way, you should take this opportunity to link with your AD as well. "

"Thanks, but why link with my AD?"

"Vice President Nanase should have given you a new AD, right? "

"Ah, you mean this thing?"

Akatsuki pointed at his wristband.

-- It was a new AD that Haruka gave him the other day before going to Alayzard.

Originally he needed seven AD's to activate his black magic sword, but now he only needs this new model.

The new model was originally going to be given out at the end of spring break -- the scheduled start of the new year for the students, but in the fight against Phil/ Zahhaku during the ranking tournament Akatsuki's older model AD broke. So Kubota had the new type of AD delivered to him ahead of schedule.

Kubota confirmed that Akatsuki was wearing the new AD.

"Both the old and new AD use the same telepathic stone as Sleipnir. The biggest difference between the old AD and the new AD is that the latter can lift restrictions according to the user's will, and has a new feature that allows your uniform or other clothes to transform directly into combat clothes."

"I have somewhat heard about that."

Akatsuki looked at the new AD.

"When she handed me this, I remember receiving a similar explanation from Haruka."

"In short, the new model reacts quicker than the old to the user's consciousness."

Kubota added.

"As long as the new AD and Sleipnir's telepathic wave lengths are synchronized to the same frequency, even if both are in separate locations, you can also convey your consciousness through the AD. "

"You mean I can remotely control Sleipnir?"

"Yes."

Kubota nodded. Surprised by that, Akatsuki whistled.

"This seems to be quite a useful feature."

But ......

"This ferocious looking motorcycle driving unmanned down the road in the city is sure to terrify anyone passing by on the street. Probably the traffic cops would immediately be called to stop it."

"I can't deny the possibility, but this is a function that in case of an emergency you can call upon the power of this guy to help you weather the storm. At the same time, I believe this guy is happy to have this feature. Either way, it is up to you to determine whether or not is the right occasion to use it."

"Oh ... ... Well, please do that. "

Akatsuki said while looking at Sleipnir.

"If this guy can have greater functionality, naturally it is going to be happier."

At the same time, Akatsuki handed over his AD to Kubota.

"About how long will it take?"

"That depends, however is seems your synchronization is still good, so it shouldn't take that much time. I'll do the adjustment and this guy's maintenance at the same time, but probably won't be done until this evening."

"Well that being the case, I guess I will have to find a place to pass the time."

Akatsuki bowed his head while deep in thought.

"......"

Suddenly, Kubota looked at Akatsuki, not saying a word.

"......EH? Old man what's wrong? Beating around the bush isn't your style. You're always unfriendly and stern, and do not hesitate to tell it how it is. I don't want to play a guessing game with you."

Akatsuki could not help but frown.

"Since idle is idle......"

Kubota still had on a poker face.

"In the spirit of saving some time why don't you assist me a little -- Ousawa Akatsuki"

===Part 4===

Akatsuki's was taken by Kubota to a facility built on the edge of the engineering sector. It had a gigantic open space comparable to the school's arena.

"- What is this place?"

"Its one of my labs mainly used to test each system."

"Oh ... ...after all Old man, your true identity is great professor of Babel."

Akatsuki said, as he looked round.

".....So, why bring me to such a place? and what do you want me to do?"

"To test a newly developed combat program."

Kubota answered.

"You should have received combat training lessons, right?"

"Well, a couple of times."

Akatsuki said with a wry smile, suddenly remembered something.

"The first class training program went out of control and caused a lot of controversy."

The training program level was significantly increased to the point the students couldn't withstand the power of the summoned chicken snake beast they were to fight against. The program even refused accept all commands until it finally went on a rampage.

It develops into a seriously dangerous situation as a lot of students fall victim to petrifaction though the cry of the chicken snake beast. When Akatsuki got wind of it in another arena next to that one, he rushed over and defeated the beast.

-- Of course, the person responsible was not the program's designer.

The student terrorist belonged to the same B class as Akatsuki, Tanaka. He intentionally set the program to go out of control.

"--What do you want me to do exactly? Want me to test a new more stable training program? "

"It is indeed a fighting program, but it has nothing to do with practical combat training used for teaching. "

Kubota operated the control panel set in the wall.

"The existing training programs focus on building team chemistry and acquiring practical experience. This new program's purpose is to enhance an individuals fighting capabilities. In order to avoid confusion, just call it an "exercise program."

"Hmm......Okay."

In short, it is a physical education training program, or an exercise program like a sports club training activity.

Although the purpose of both is movement, compared to the former academic course, the latter's focuses is more on strengthening and developing an individual's ability.

However, Babel has always divided people into groups, and the staff is unlikely to force a student to receive training. As long as a student gets enough basic educational subjects credits, their next phase of development is left to the student's discretion.

Therefore Babel school clubs are as varied as any other schools, big and small, liberal arts course to the physical education clubs, as long as a student of Babel you can freely sign up and join any club. Of course, choose not to belong to any club is also allowed. Akatsuki is currently in the go home club.

But the school is also opens the training facilities during non-school hours for any students that wants to enhance their ability to fight and raise their class in the ranking tournament. Kubota has further developed a separate combat program for individuals.

"-- No way, Are they going to mandatory enforce all students to become stronger from now on?"

The students and the staff in Babel certainly have the possibility of being dispatched as soldiers to the battlefield in case of an emergency.

However recently, COCOON's position as an administrator of the world was rock-solid, and the authority of Babel is also very high, there are now very little wars and conflicts around the world, almost no need to send in troops.

And Babel is an educational institutions, and not a military force.

At least nominally it is true.

"For a fighter like me, I have no objection. But some of Babel students are peaceful and try to avoid fighting, even those people must receive mandatory training?"

Akatsuki's tone revealed an obvious displeasure.

"No, you are mistaken."

The expressionless Kubota shook his head.

"But during the last ranking tournament the other day, didn't an unidentified higher dimension being appear?"

"Ah ......"

Akatsuki nodded. Kubota was talking about a young person who was sent after Miu from Alayzard, Phil Barnett. When Phil changed into a dragon he was defeat at the hands of Akatsuki.

"That Dragon, right?"

"Perhaps it was its considerable size, but when they suspend the tournament almost all the students and staff that took refuge saw that dragon flying over the streets. Although there were no eyewitness that Ousawa Akatsuki took down the dragon, rumors having been running rampant between the students and faculty ..... "

Kubota said.

"As a result, a small number of students and staff have put in requests -- hoping to get stronger. Even if they can't defeat a dragon, or reach the same level as the Ousawa Akatsuki, if something happens they don't want to sit on the sidelines and watch."

After a short pause ......

"Do you understand? These people have been inspired by you--Ousawa Akatsuki."

"Me ......?"

"Yes. You were the first person in Babel's history during the Norn screening to be screened as the "true hero", and you are able to stand toe to toe with the student council, and then during the ranking tournament you defeated the gigantic Dragon. A portion of the schoolgirls sees you as romantic interest, and some people acknowledge your strength and wish to emulate you."

After finishing setting up the control panel, Kubota look at Akatsuki.

"Ready. Come with me, I'll teach you what to do."

"I get that, and I think its a honor to become the motivated for others to become strong, but in my heart I'm not that happy...... "

Akatsuki sighed, then he walk over to Kubota's side.

-- While in Alayzard, Leon was worship as the hero and Akatsuki, the rogue hero, was just boy with a sword looking up to him.

...... Headache.

Becoming the target of worship is definitely not a bad thing.

However, the thought of his fighting spirit inspired everyone, even a pacifist to strive to follow suit. In his heart, nevertheless he feels a little sorry.

Akatsuki has never claimed to be a Hero, in peacetime he would abandon it and deliberately vilify his own image. However, there are still many young admirers who would enter the army, and lose their lives on the battlefield.

If you include the people Akatsuki doesn't know, the number should be quite considerable.

Becoming a symbol of hope is the inescapable fate of a Hero.

Due to their existence, the ironic fate is that more people will lose their lives.

"--I don't know how you will spend your time in this world, or what you will try to accomplish."

Kubota said:

"As long as you continue to fight and continue to win, there undoubtedly will be more people looking up to you. In fact, you don't have to take responsibility for those people, or be concerned with how it effects the world, but--"

"...... I know."

Akatsuki nodded.

"I still have to be true to myself, and because of that I have no choice. Even if someone was to changed because of me, I still can't run away."

In the end, what does it mean to shoulder someone else's feelings......

Ousawa Akatsuki already somewhat knows.

So he firmly said:

"The only thing I can do for them now, is to continue to be myself, and will live up to their expectations."

===Part 5===

After roughly explaining to Akatsuki how to use the terminal to control the program, Kubota left the facility.

"It is a really strange development, huh......Exercise Program."

Akatsuki smiled wryly.

Well good. Until Sleipnir's maintenance is complete, he has time to kill, so might as well take this opportunity to move around a little.

Therefore, Akatsuki looked around this place again.

This is a huge space, in addition to the special barrier that converts psychical damage to mental damage the ceilings, walls, and floors also seem to be covered with a barrier that absorbs physical damage and magic. Akatsuki tried to hit a nearby wall.

After a loud bang, he clearly felt his hand hit the wall.

But ......

"Not even a scratch, huh......."

It seems even if he went on a rampage the laboratory would be safe.

Akatsuki's AD is still having its wavelength adjusted, so he is currently wearing another AD provided by Kubota. He put on the new uniform he got from Haruka last night.

He hopes this will be a decent workout –- but it depends on the opponent.

"-- Well, either way, lets get started."

Akatsuki turned to face the Control Panel on the wall.

In Kubota's exercise program, it seems you can select your opponents strength depending on the purpose of the exercise.

The system first measures the persons fighting ability, then change its strength accordingly. On top of that, there are another three modes to choose from.

"NORMAL" the strength of the fighter and opponent are equal. To win the fighter is expected to enhance combat abilities.

"EASY" the strength of the fighter is greater than the opponent. It is usually used for testing weapons or correcting war strategies.

"HARD" the strength of the fighter is weaker than the opponent. The opponent significantly increases its strength for a short period of time.

On default the system automatically choose the appropriate option, but fighter can choose the type of enemy.

Of course, because of Akatsuki's personality, naturally he want to do hard mode, but .....

"Ah, the Old man wanted me to test out the tutorial first. To test out the strength recognition software on a low-level opponent, a warm up then......"

Without a choice, Akatsuki reluctantly pressed the start button on the LCD screen.

Then numerous particles of light began to gather in the center of the laboratory.

The light particles gradually began to take shape, creating a gigantic bird much larger than normal.

He was looking at a cockatrice.<ref>Chicken snake beast</ref>

"......Are you kidding me? A cockatrice? This level of a monster is supposed to be a warm up? Skip it. "

Akatsuki disapproved of the cockatrice, and went back to the control panel.

"Oh... ... this one? Nah... ... What about this?"

Akatsuki was still looking at the LCD screen, when the cockatrice suddenly screamed.

Low and heavy footsteps could be heard, the beast was approaching him at an alarming rate.

"-- Noisy."

Akatsuki used his AD to instantly summon a black magical sword -- the <Demon sword>.

He swung the sword down behind his back. The flash of his sword, instantly chopped the cockatrice in half.

"....."

It became particles of light and disappeared without a trace.

His AD also respond to Akatsuki intention to fight, and automatically switched his uniform to combat clothes.

"Oh...... these new clothes look just like the Demon King outfit I wore our there."

After countless battles in Alayzard, the AD determined these were the clothes most suitable for Akatsuki.

At the end of the tutorial a messages displayed on the screen.

"Give me a break Old man. This isn't a way to pass the time, its simply a waste of time, okay?"

With a bitter face Akatsuki continued with the control panel. He change the system to hard mode, and now is searching the list of opponents that would seems the most interesting to fight.

Goblin, ogres, orc, cyclops, minotaur, gryphon, cerberus.

The screen showed beasts in the same family as the cockatrice, but.....

"......Not interested."

These monsters levels aren't that much different from the cockatrice.

But still with the level monsters fighting it would be no fun at all. Since you want me to test it out, a strong one would be best.

"Nothing decent, huh......?"

Perhaps further down the list the monsters will be stronger. After thinking that, Akatsuki advanced to bottom of the list.

The last monster was --

"What is this ......UNKNOWN DRAGON?"

Akatsuki moved the cursor over it.

While hovering over the icon the detailed data was displayed, Alayzard's evil dragon Zahark.

"During the ranking tournament he must of secretly captured its data. "

"Hmm", Akatsuki forced a smile.

But according to Kubota, some the teachers and students who witnessed Zahark wanted to get stronger, this is probably why the exercise program was born. It might be significant for them if Zahark were to be listed in the program.

And to Akatsuki, he was definitely a powerful enemy.

Plus in hard mode, Zahark's power undoubtedly will higher now.

"However..... to fight it right here?"

Akatsuki look around to confirm the size of laboratory.

It is a large space, but the space might be a little tight since Zahark was well over twenty meters. If it tried to spread its wings, it simply would not be able to fly around.

For others who wanted to challenge Zahark, the spatial conditions would be very advantageous to them. However in Akatsuki's eyes who wants a good challenge, it totally is not the case.

"That sucks......"

So Akatsuki scroll up the list again, scrolling all the way back to the first page. Until he was pointing the cursor over the Goblin's options.

"Really is useless....."

Akatsuki sighed, and once again moved down the list, returning to Zahark's options.

"Ah... ... what's this all about?"

Akatsuki was stunned for a moment.

He press the menu and nothing happened, Akatsuki pushed it several times, then pushed the right and above options, etc., only to find at the bottom menu option was not Zahark, and there was a new screen never seen before.

"Hey, this is not broke, right?"

While staring at the screen he got an ominous feeling, unexpectedly at the top of the screen it read.

"DEBUG.....What is debug mode？"

It is a special screen only for developers.

It seemed to be because of his indiscriminate actions, unfortunately –- correction, fortunate he hit the jackpot.

By changing the parameters of the program, you can intensity the strength of the program.

"The level limits... ... the difficulty... ... aha, ultimate mode. This looks like fun. "

Akatsuki also search around for some more interesting options, but didn't see any other.

"It seems like a hidden boss and not on the list.....--eh? "

Akatsuki noticed in the lower right corner of the screen in debug mode there was an unnatural data space.

"......"

Nothing was displayed on the screen, but he couldn't look away for some reason. He did wondered why there was such a thing, however it seemed like the space was calling out to him.

Akatsuki subconsciously move the cursor over.

Then he selected the blank space for some reason.

And simultaneously the the blank space now displayed a name.

"G · OUSAWA."

"This is ......"

A little skeptical, Akatsuki pressed the button.

Final confirmation -- YES.

After finally choosing, light particles once again gathered in middle of the laboratory.

Akatsuki's opponent soon appeared before his eyes.

If a person just met Akatsuki for the first time, they might be able to mistake him with this young person. The youth's appearance is almost exactly the same as Akatsuki.

His eye color, physique, hair, and even his fearless smile are a spitting image.

-- However, if you look closely there is little difference between the two.

The youth is slightly taller than Akatsuki, and his hairstyle is different.

Also he has a longer Japanese sword in his hands than Akatsuki.

The youth isn't Akatsuki.

However, it is not a accidental resemblance. Ousawa Akatsuki recognizes the man in front of him.

Akatsuki slowly said:

"Father--"

Exactly.

His opponent was Akatsuki's father -- a young Ousawa Gouki.

===Part 6===

"So it turns out like this.....Now I see what Old man Kubota meant."

The time when Akatsuki attempted to tame Sleipnir .....

Kubota said he knew a little bit about Gouki.

.....Oh, that's right

Kubota and Gouki should be about the same age.

Those two people were both around Akatsuki's age, probably the same age of the Gouki standing in front of him, when they were summoned to an alternate world is just getting started. Babel had not been organized yet, and also there weren't that many people who returned from another world. At that time, if those two meet after going through similar circumstances, is would be very natural if they became friends.

"Okay, however that's not why I am here...... "

Akatsuki raised his Black Sword, and took a step forward.

He laughed a little.

"Even if it's just a computer program......I will not miss this opportunity to compete with you! "

With a loud roar, Akatsuki made the first move.

He launch himself forward at full speed.

Closing the distance between the two in no time, then he put all his power into one strike.

But ......

The computer generated Gouki slightly waved his Japanese sword.

"Gakiiiiiin--"

A metallic sound rang out as the Demon sword and Japanese sword slammed together.

"Uhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

Akatsuki's body was sent flying more than a dozen feet backwards.

It was too late for him to adjust his body in the air, he slammed into the wall.

"Gahhh......!"

The strong impact in his back, forced all the oxygen out of his lungs.

He stop breathing for a moment, because of the special barrier there was no possibility that the wall was broken.

However the impact on the human body was not lost. Even so, Akatsuki withstood the pain and got off the ground.

"...... Aha, this is more like it."

Akatsuki laughed fearlessly.

His opponent is one of the most powerful people in the world, and is one of the people Akatsuki must defeat.

Even if this is a hopeless battle, he cannot pass on this a rare fight.

The difficulty of training programs adjusts according to the user's strength, In NORMAL mode the enemies would be evenly matched with the user. However, Gouki is part of debug mode, and appeared as a blank space. It is on a completely different level than the rest.

Then.....the different between himself and his father's power at that time was so much.

Ousawa Akatsuki doesn't actually know how big of a gap in strength there is between him and his father or his brother.

However ......

If he were to able to defeat a young version of his father, it would be tantamount to obtaining the right to challenge those two people.

But on the contrary, if he can't against a virtual opponent, let alone a copy of his father, there is no point. The genuine Gouki would have over many years accumulated much more experience, and is probably a lot stronger.

Plus it is safe to assume that his physical condition is unlikely to decline because of age.

At that very moment Akatsuki thought this was a fight he absolutely can't lose.

-- However, the spectacle that appeared before his eyes was incredible.

The Japanese sword in Gouki's hands disappeared, as if saying it does not need a weapon to face this level an enemy. The computer generated Gouki stood firm with a fearless smile.

"How dare you look down on me ......"

Akatsuki confronted the calm Gouki, unable to hide his inner anger.

"Good, I prefer using my hands anyway... ... Come on!"

He released his magic sword, and walk over to Gouki empty handed. And then at an arm's distance away he stopped.

"I'm a the challenger, so I get the first strike."

After saying that, Akatsuki immediately channeled renkan keikikou.

Concentrating all the kei inside his body into his right fist.

"--Eat my fist, FATHER!"

He drives his right fist into Gouki's face.

"Bakii!"

A dull thud could be heard.

However, even after receiving Akatsuki's fist, Gouki never moved as much as one step from where he was standing.

He stood there grinning at Akatsuki, then in a similar fashion gave Akatsuki a right hook.

"Gah -- Gaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

He felt an acute pain running through his abdomen as he looked down at the ground.

However, he didn't see Gouki standing there.

"Crap -- Above!"

Akatsuki reflexively punches behind himself.

After a muffled bang, he clearly felt the impact of hitting his target.

However his attack didn't land, it was blocked.

Akatsuki turn around after his punch, only to see a furious Gouki with an impending kick awaiting.

He had no time to either defend nor evade.

Gouki's kick landed cleanly, smashing Akatsuki into floor with a vengeance.

===Part 7===

Kubota Kaito was watching the spectacle a little ways away.

After returning to the workshop, Kubota monitored the laboratory through a holographic image projected midair while silently doing the maintenance on Sleipnir and linking the AD.

"......"

He even saw Akatsuki accidentally enter into debug mode, Kubota never made a move. After all, Akatsuki choose it on his own.

Even if Akatsuki is at a disadvantage, even if he is in a life-threatening situation, Kubota doesn't have any reasons to stop it.

On the screen, Gouki was just standing there while Akatsuki was laying on the floor. He was slowly rising to his feet. Kubota was watching Akatsuki's expression, it was still composed and he not lost his will to fight.

"......Good."

Kubota muttered.

Not that he had asked him directly, but Kubota Kaito knows what Ousawa Akatsuki's goal is and what he is fighting for.

-- And perhaps what he will do in the future.

That's why, for the possibility of teaching Akatsuki he put in a debug mode.

"The goals you set for yourself and the ideals you set for yourself to live by... ... however only a very small number of people are able to keep that willpower. Ousawa Akatsuki, if you really are unwilling to compromise, if you really are unwilling to back down –-"

Kubota pointed at the screen towards Akatsuki.

"That's a hero's aesthetica, the power to overcome all obstacles. At least that's how the man standing before your eyes did it."

He paused for a moment.

"Gouki's program is based on a tenth of his power during those days. Even if you beat a higher dimensional being during the ranking tournament comparable in strength, maybe even stronger. If you can't win against that Gouki, how can you possibly stand in front of that man now?"

===Part 8===

When Miu finally opened her eyes its was already noon.

However, that was not the reason she overslept.

It was because last night's "Test of courage" stimulation was too strong.

When Akatsuki was half asleep, he mercilessly gave the four pleasure until they collapsed from the bliss.

The girls were incapable of resisting, they had no choice but to accept it and fall into deep sleep.

Only Kuzuha was able to escaped the magic hands of Akatsuki, however it was Chikage that brought the aroma essential oil that led to the drunken deep sleep state. The only exception was Haruka.

When she woke up Haruka had already left the Ousawa home, however she did leave behind a note.

It said she borrowed the bathroom, and had a prior engagement to go to.

Haruka seemed to have escaped any damage of sexual berserker mode of the half asleep Akatsuki.

Miu herself doesn't know how she did it.

......Umm......can't remember much of anything......

At that time with Chikage and Listy, Miu's body and mind were completely under the control of the raging storm of pleasure by Akatsuki. After losing consciousness, it is no wonder that she can't remember what happened last night.

Akatsuki had already got up before everyone and had gone out. She thought that he mentioned something about needing maintenance for Sleipnir, so now he should be Babel. However, the truth about last night is now more and more of a mystery.

-- However, at the bottom of the note, Haruka wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" After reading that, Miu was comforted a little. Akatsuki did do other things, however she is afraid to find out exactly what.

"......"

Just when Miu was contemplating.

"......Ousawa-san?"

Suddenly, someone called her name. She turned and looked towards the voice to find it was Kuzuha. Miu quickly regained her awareness.

"Oh, s-sorry. It's nothing, I'm just staring into space....."

Miu had stopped moving her hands. Right now, Miu was combing Kuzuha's hair using a brush.

Because of Akatsuki teasing last night, everybody woke up with a lot of sweat. Like Haruka the first thing they did was have good bath. The four girls divided into two groups, the first was Miu and Kuzuha.

After they bathed, it was Listy and Chikage's turn to use the bathroom. Miu and Kuzuha were fixing their appearance.

.....She called me Ousawa-san, Ah .....

Miu stared at Kuzuha's back sitting in front of her, Miu concealed her inner regret.

After wake up this morning, she had gone back to how she normally calls her name. Apparently, it seem that she doesn't remember a thing from last night.

That was probably impossibility anyway. Kuzuha at that time got fairly drunk off the effects of Chikage's aroma. But, at last Kuzuha, who doesn't let out her feelings, expressed her true feelings. After finally learning her true feelings, she still couldn't do anything.

...... Of course not.

Miu nodded.

"Hey....."

She took the initiative to talk to her irreplaceable friend sitting before her:

"Kuzuha......your hair is very beautiful."

Then,

"Huh--? "

Kuzuha turned her head back to look at Miu.

She had a slightly surprised expression, Miu sat there nonchalantly.

"Are you feeling alright, Kuzuha?"

This was the second time she called her by her first name with a calm tone.

However, since Kuzuha has no recollection of what happened last night, so Miu's move was very abrupt.

Kuzuha's inner desire had unexpectedly come true, and in that moment her cheeks turned red.

"...... No, nothing."

She turned her face forward looking somewhat embarrassed. After seeing such cute behavior, Miu put on a mischievous smile.

"Huh? Kuzuha, somehow your face is all red."

She softly hugged Kuzuha from behind, and lightly tokes her cheek.

Miu actions were implying that she also wants Kuzuha to call her by her name.

Then without a choice Kuzuha sighed.

"Its annoying to say nothing ... ... Miu."

Although the tone somewhat awkward, Kuzuha finally address her as Miu.

Then Miu smiled more brightly and pulled Kuzuha in closer.

No matter how precocious, Kuzuha is still just a kid.

-- And such a cute one at that.

Miu like a spoiled child began to tease Kuzuha.

"One more time Kuzuha ......okay, I want you to call me Miu again."

".....Unpleasant, hurry up and help me with my hair."

"Unless you call me Miu. Come on, hurry up."

"Don't just push someone's head into your chest, okay? You cow."

"Don't be like that! Your response is too cold now!"

Kuzuha said in a awkward way, Miu instinctively raised her voice resentful.

At this time ......

"–-Help, save me!"

The living room door suddenly flung open, and Listy ran in only with a bath towel.

"L-listy-san what happened? "

Miu asked, however Listy only blushed.

"Chikage said she wanted to wash my back, but then –-"

"Oh......""......It's not surprising. "

Both Miu and Kuzuha somewhat understood, as their eyes met for a second.

"There was no need run out so fast, was there?"

Chikage also followed wrapped up in a towel with a wry smile on her face.

After seeing Chikage, Miu can't help thinking--Chikage really had changed a little.

Maybe some weight came off her shoulder's, she looks happier than she was. Thinking back, Chikage has always been considerate of other people's needs. Although her behavior now seems to Miu a little unnatural.

......Must be that person did something.

Miu let out an smile filled with trust.

Akatsuki didn't simply sexual harass everyone last night, rather created a situation in which everyone would have to band together with Chikage, through actions and words to completely free her heart.

The same way that person help Miu up till now.

While she thought "Thank you Akatsuki" in her heart, Miu can't help but say:

"Chikage-san that's no good.....because Listy-san isn't immune to that sort of thing yet."

"From the sound of that sentence, it seems that you have produced immunity, right Miu ....."

Kuzuha said, then......

"Eh--" "Oh ......"

Listy and Chikage both noticed the change in Kuzuha at the same time, and both opened their eyes wide.

Chikage respond immediately.

"You said? Oh ....... "

"..................W-what?"

Chikage now has mischievous smile, as if finding a new toy to play with.

She leaned in close to reduced the height difference to Kuzuha eye level.

"Oh, hello there miss heartless, Kuzuha ..... earlier you called Miu by her first name."

"Uhm..... If you don't mind, can I also call you by your first name."

Kuzuha face turned red as she looked away from the embarrassment.

"Chikage ...... Like that, right?"

But ......

"With this perfunctory tone, how are you going to heal my broken heart?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 010.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......Then what do you want me to do?"

Kuzuha asked timidly while glancing up at Chikage.

"Well.....call me Chikage-oneechan in a exceptionally cute voice."

".......O-okay. You can get lost right now, stupid."

"Wow, rebellious."

Chikage smiled wryly, then shrugged her shoulders and stood up immediately.

"Listy, we haven't finished washing yet, come back to the bath with me."

"B-but wait..... Chikage？"

Chikage ignored the confused glances from Listy, and grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her out of the living room.

While watching them interacting in their own way, Miu mumbled: "I'm glad ...... "

Letting Chikage organize a sleep over here, really was the right decision. It looks like everyone got closer after all.

The only regret is probably that Akatsuki and Haruka aren't here right now.

Miu really wants to stick out her chest and loudly tell Akatsuki.

We've become really good friends.

But ......

"......I wonder if Haruka is all right?"

Kuzuha heard what Miu muttered, anxiously she said:

"She said she was going to be over latter, but her friendship with the other members of the student council should be deeper than with us. If a student Council Member strongly urge her to stay, I don't know if she'll change her mind....."

"--Don't worry about it, Kuzuha."

Miu said so in a assertive tone, because she has absolute confidence.

Last night we promised to support and help each other from now on.

At that time, in Haruka's eyes wasn't a hint of hesitation nor a lie.

===Part 9===

Early this morning, when Haruka Nanase left the Ouswa home she promised herself that she would be return.

On the very top floor of JPN Babel is the student council's room.

Currently there's only Haruka inside the room.

It already past noon, Ryohei and Minami are out for lunch.

Although they both invited Haruka, but she had turned them down.

In order to protect Akatsuki, and to protect her other friends, Haruka is finally going to fulfill the commitment she made to herself after returning from Alayzard.

On her desk was a plate with her name and her official position on it.

"--By doing this.....it's over."

Haruka used the keyboard to shut down her computer.

After she was sure that the computer was completely off, she quietly sighed.

Haruka looked around at the items on her desk --

All this in three days, while performing the duties of the student council, she compiled the data by herself.

Who ever takes over after me, will be able to quickly adapt with these documents and materials.

The documents were printed out put in a folder, a folder was saved on a flash drive, and also there was a system backup on the network server.

"Then ......"

Haruka clutched her left breast.

Her uniform had a breast pocket, in which was an envelope.

In a little while, Kyoya will appear in the student council room.

Over the past few days, Kyoya also seemed particularly busy and she did not have the chance to properly talk with him. But yesterday before she went to the Ouswa home she fortunately met him in the hallway. Kyoya had said when he had time to spare he promised to talk with her.

After Haruka looking at her wrist watch, she slowly stood up from her chair and looked around the room. At the scenery she got so used to seeing.

It is place that Haruka Nanase will cherished forever.

"It's laughable.....me resigning. I am reluctant to leave me this place, but it is for the best."

Haruka said, with a wry smile.

The student council vice-president and the discipline chairman, were the important positions that Haruka Nanase held in JPN Babel.

Before Kyoya was a member of the COCOON, who managed this world, he asked her to join the student council -- Haruka immediately accepted the invitation.

-- The young boys and girls who are summoned to alternate world obtain special abilities when they return.

They are the hope for a better future for mankind, however they possess powerful abilities that some people view as extremely dangerous. Their situation can be said to be very difficult.

No matter how reluctant, alternate world returnees cannot change this fact.

To protect the returnees special institutions exists in each country of the G7, just like the special autonomous region of Babel.

COCOON in essence oversees Babel. COCOON regardless of its age is active in the political arena of each country in the world. Their status in Babel is not just a student, but rather chief executives of the plan for the world.

COCOON provides assistance to administer Babel, and all of them are adults.

-- But, throughout the Babel's all over the world the only exception is JPN Babel. Hikami Kyoya did not have to throw away his status as a student, and conducts the management of the organization as a student council president.

Babel protects practically only boys and girls in their teens.

Moreover, these teenagers were suddenly summoned to alternate worlds with no warning. They had to struggle to survive, and desperately fight to find a way back home. After they barely manage to get back to their original world, they are forced into special autonomous regions.

For physically and mentally immature adolescents this is undoubtedly a cruel fate. Only a person in the same situation can begin to understand their inner pain.

In order prevent those returnees from being hurt any further she wanted a student or staff member with a similar viewpoint in charge of Babel's operation, and he was exactly her idea of the perfect candidate.

So when Kyoya asked her, Haruka did not hesitate to join the student council.

If her own power and effort could help their plight even a little -–

Naturally she put her whole heart and soul into it.

Haruka secretly swore.

In addition to the post of the Vice President, she voluntarily took the initiative to be part of the discipline committee. She does not want to see returnees get lost in their own power, or for them to feel inferior and feel that the future is bleak. In an attempt to reduce fights even a little between students, and as the president of the discipline committee she voluntarily stood on the front lines.

She has never regretted how she got to this point, and that wont ever change even in the future.

Haruka Nanase can only boast about her time spent as a member of the student government.

In fact she will continue to use her power to protect all of the students.

......But ......

Haruka closed her eyes, and silently shook her head.

Now, she wants to protect other people.

Also in her heart, she has a new dream.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- Ousawa Miu -- Listy Sherfied

As well as herself, Izumi Chikage and Doumoto Kuzuhais are committed to protecting those three.

She decided to work as one with them, and fight alongside them.

So I don't belong here anymore. After all, concealing Miu and Listy's true identity is in clear violation of policies of Babel and COCOON.

And even if she is on a different path, the members of the student council are still important companions to Haruka. She doesn't want to lie in order to stay near them, that would be tantamount to betraying them.

-- When people in key positions in Babel leave the Office, in order to prevent confidential information from leaking out, magical seals are placed on those memories.

These magical seals can never be removed.

However, Nanase Haruka doesn't care.

When she fist joined the student council she was informed on the matter. This way, there will be no doubts of her betraying Kyoya, all of concerns about Haruka would be dealt with.

So in order for her to protect Akatsuki and others with pride, this is a necessary step needed for Haruka.

-- And at last, the moment has finally arrived.

The student council's door was quietly opened.

The student council president of JPN Babel, and one of COCOON's supervises of the world -- Hikami Kyoya walk in.

===Part 10===

"Hey, were you waiting long?"

When he saw Haruka, Kyoya to put on a smile.

"Not really, the student council President is extremely busy. I still had some work left, and I just happened to be using this time to finish it."

Haruka said, while standing next to her desk.

"I'm sorry, the President had to take the time out of his busy schedule to come here."

"No harm. You have something important to tell me?"

At the same time as Kyoya asked that, he began to move away from the entrance of the room.

Kyoya took the lead, Haruka waited for him to pass and then began to follow. He went to the far end of the room, and sat at the student council's president desk. Kyoya urged Haruka to stand across the desk and continue.

"--So, what's the urgent matter?"

"Yes ......"

While nodding, Haruka pulled out her prepared envelope.

Then she placed the envelope on the table -- in front of Kyoya.

The envelope had written on it "Letter of resignation".

".....When you mentioned that you had something important to talk about with me, I had a general idea about what you wanted."

Kyoya just sized up Haruka's envelope. He said in a calm tone that beforehand he expected this possibility, and he had no intentions of opening the envelope.

"Can I hear your reasons?"

Haruka look down, as Kyoya look up at her and asked.

"I'm sorry ... ...Its purely personal reasons."

Haruka looked down at the table, deliberately evading Kyoya's line of sight.

".....That's regrettable."

Kyoya's response is also very brief.

After a short pause, he continues to say:

"Nanase-kun, you are an excellent Vice President and Chairman of the discipline committee. At this important time it is
undoubtedly a great loss for the student government -- No, it would be a great loss for JPN Babel. That my sincere thoughts, and not an exaggeration."

He ask that while watching Haruka's expression to see if she was willing to reconsider.

Then,

"I'm sorry ... ... I'm very happy being so highly praised by the President and I'm very honored. But...... "

Haruka gently shook her head.

"......It seems that you are firm in your resole."

"Yes, this is a decision I made after careful consideration."

Haruka looked Kyoya in the eyes, and firmly expressed her own will.

Her decision to resign was her own choice, and it was also the path she wanted to take.

"......"

After Kyoya heard that, he became silent for a moment.

"Well, then I have no choice, but to respect your wishes."

With a wry smile Kyoya picked up Haruka's resignation.

"...... So the file on the desk is the necessary information for your successor?"

"Yes, the red folder is for the new vice president. The blue folder is for the new chairman of the discipline committee."

Haruka continues.

"The reason for the two folders is that not necessarily will the successor be the vice president and be the chairman of discipline committee, so ......"

"I am grateful, you certainly are an excellent talent to the end."

Without a choice Kyoya stood up, he changed his bitter smile into a smile.

"Thank you for your support until today, and all the hard work you put in."

Kyoya stretched out his right hand. It seemed to be a replay of the scenes when Haruka was invited to join the student council.

Then......

"Here....."

Haruka slowly took Kyoya's right hand.

Shaking his hand.

"To be able to work with the president was an honor."

After the farewell handshake was complete.....

"I am going to accept this resignation, but I can not processes his right now."

Kyoya also said:

"As you know, the student council is currently preparing for the upcoming system updates tonight. Coupled with the memory seal formalities, you must wait until tomorrow to be formally relieved of your duties."

"Yes, that will be fine "

After Haruka nodded, she picked up the succession folders and return to her desk.

"--Oh, and Nanase-kun."

Kyoya suddenly called out to her.

"Something wrong president?"

Haruka turns back, Kyoya had a wry smile.

"In fact, there is one thing I would like you to. I know tomorrow you will be formally resigning so making such a request is a little awkward, but I hope you don't mind."

"It doesn't matter, is it about confirming the readiness of the system update?"

It's work that can be done in the morning together with Ryohei and Minami.

He took for granted that she would continue to work on that other matter.

In fact, Haruka already made up her mind. After all, the preparation work such as the confirmation is already done, also the work caused by the end of the semester. She doesn't want to delay her resignation from the student council.

But ......

"No......Ryohei and Minami-kun can handle tomorrow afternoon's unpleasantness."

Kyoya also denied what Haruka was thinking.

"I would like you to do another job ... ... Today is good if you have the time, please?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 011.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Eh? Currently I have no other prior arrangements. If it is within my abilities, then please tell me what the president wants me to do."

Haruka was puzzled as to what Kyoya intended for her.

"I'm grateful, then I wont stand on ceremony."

Kyoya floated a smile.

Haruka slowly ask what her last "work" was.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 2

2014-05-20T00:13:45Z

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==Chapter 2 - Crossroad of Ideas==

===Part 1===

Babel is responsible for the management of all things related to alternate worlds.

Deep within the campus resides the engineering sector that studies the knowledge and technology of alternate worlds.

This place researches by combining technologies from this and different worlds to develop new technologies that current science cannot achieve alone.

The next day after the slumber party at the Ousawa home.

Akatsuki left the house and came to the engineering sector early in the morning.

The purpose of coming here was the regular maintenance of Sleipnir.

"It should be somewhere in this direction ....."

Akatsuki was causally driving down the road into the sector.

He was heading towards Kubota Kaito's workshop that visited once before.

The other day in the middle of the night -- Akatsuki was driving Sleipnir into town.

It just so happened that the convenience store he stopped at was robbed. Furthermore the criminals abducted a woman.

Upon arriving at the scene, Akatsuki pursued the getaway car. He eventually caught up with the kidnappers and saved the female hostage. In the process he destroyed their car and tossed several of the kidnappers into the ocean.

However, while pursuing them Akatsuki did the unthinkable. He drove Sleipnir on top of the water, not just the shoal of a beach but over several hundred feet of water.

Sleipnir is able to travel beyond the speed of sound with no obstructions at sea level -- because of those two factors, he can achieve the unimaginable.

Sleipnir lived up to Akatsuki's expectations. The motorcycle ran across the ocean as stable as a Mercedes-Benz driving on an asphalt road, and finally even climbed over the precipice of a cliff.<ref>In other words -- Drove up a wall.</ref>

Akatsuki marveled at the spectacular performance of Sleipnir, deepening his attachment towards it.

After returning home Akatsuki immediately thoroughly washed Sleipnir to avoid seawater corrosion.

However, there is a limit to the maintenance that can be done by an amateur.

If you really want what's best for your vehicle, it's best to have a professional look at it on a regular basis.

"Won't find a gas station mechanic able to inspect it."

The motorcycle's body was made of orichalcum, and was powered by spirits rather than gasoline.

Sleipnir's maintenance must be carried out by an expert with extraordinary knowledge.

There is only one person in the special autonomous region that Akatsuki can leave it with.

"......ah, made it here."

In front of the Showa era inspired automobile factory, Akatsuki parked Sleipnir.

"No way...there is no one here."

Since it's spring break for JPN Babel almost no one is on campus. At the entrance he asked the security guards about the circumstances. Apparently there is a large-scale system update tonight, and he also said that only a handful of staff members are still on campus.

In order for Akatsuki to avoid wasting a trip, he asked a guard to check the online database to confirm whether Kubota was on campus, and for the time being he was in his workshop.

"Eh..... Where are you old man?"

Although he is usually in his small workshop working on his hobbies, professor Kubota is also in charge of Babel's special systems, which he designed. It wa extremely likely that the professor was in a conference or conducting some research somewhere else.

Therefore Akatsuki cleared his mind, and searched the surrounding area for signs of life using Renkan Keikikou.

As long as Akatsuki meets someone once, he will basically never forget their Kei.

"......Good, seems to be no problems."

In front of the workshop Akatsuki was able to sense a familiar Kei, he was convinced Kubota was here.

"Old man, I'm coming in."

Without waiting for a reply, Akatsuki went into the workshop.

He saw a person he met before. The young man wearing overalls also noticed Akatsuki's presence.

"Oh, Ousawa-san long time no see."

"Hey -- is the old man here?"

"I think he is working in the back now, what do you want?"

"Oh, I want to have the old man do some maintenance on Sleipnir."

Akatsuki raised his thumb over his shoulder pointing -- outside the workshop.

"He is working on something right now, but I can ask the old man, okay?"

===Part 2===

"-Please wait here a minute."

The youth wearing overalls disappeared into the back of the workshop.

However, Akatsuki was not left all alone.

In fact, before Akatsuki arrived the youth wearing overalls was talking to another person.

So ......

"Yo Akki. Did you specially come here to ask the old man for maintenance? Also, it's unlikely that you did something reckless, right?"

The previous visitor was Kaidou Motoharu. With a friendly smile he raised his right hand as to say hello.

When Akatsuki searched the workshop for Kubota's kei, he had also sensed Kaidou's kei.

"You flatter me......"

Akatsuki returned with the same smile.

"The other evening you abducted an underage girl off the street, indeed that is just a little matter."

"A misunderstanding, it really was a misunderstanding. I think the entire world believes the man who followed us is a bigger pervert, right? I walk a pure line."

"So an underage girl forced you into a dark alley, this is your so-called pure line. "

Akatsuki had a conversation with Kaidou in the back alley, and he remembered the appearance of young girl go-getter.

Then.....

"Believe it or not, she is in fact several years older than you or I."

"......Seriously?"

"Of course it's true. You should know you can't judge a woman's age from her outward appearance. Even you know that, right Akki?"

"Ah, well."

Kaidou's did have a somewhat convincing argument.

But Akatsuki couldn't imagine that the petite girl was actually older than himself.

...... That means, Cecil may be a couple of years younger than me.

Akatsuki recalled an encounter that night with a peerless beauty. The probability was low, but not impossible. Women really are devilish and mysterious creatures.

Akatsuki was lost in thought .....

"-? Akki you're all alone today? Usually you have several woman attending to you."

"Several woman attending to me? Don't exaggerate so much."

Akatsuki could not help but smile while shaking his head.

"Izumi, Class Rep and Vice President all spent the night at your house. It seems several people had a lot of fun, perhaps they are still in bed right now."

This morning Akatsuki woke up, went downstairs and found no one else was up yet. Even after he waited some time, they still didn't get out of bed. Without any other choice he cooked and had breakfast alone. Also before leaving he knock-knocked on their door and there was still no response.

It seemed like nothing was wrong when he checked their kie in the room, but just to be sure Akatsuki gently opened the door to confirm they were safe. He was surprised to find everyone lying side by side on the bed. They were all sleeping weirdly with something like a faraway look on their faces, probably because of a happy dream.

"......It seems the Vice President has already left."

Early in the morning, he thought he felt Haruka's kei leaving the house.

And sure enough, when he entered the room Haruka wasn't there.

However, she left a note on the table saying she was otherwise engaged and had to leave early.

On the back of the note she had written "last night was really fun" and "thank you". Akatsuki was very pleased. It seemed that Haruka decided to join their group, and last night wasn't all for nothing.

Through last night's party, we hoped to cultivate a strong sense of friendship.

But the last sentence she wrote, "Everyone defended with their lives!" was a little difficult to understand.

After he disentangled Chikage's heart, Akatsuki accidentally fell asleep and has absolutely no idea what happened.

Maybe all of the girls played a game of chance right after that.

Akatsuki drew two conclusions while looking at Miu's unladylike appearance as she was sleeping.

She must be dreaming about baseball or boxing.

"Oh, your relationship seems to be pretty good."

Kaidou laughed.

"– And by the way, I just saw the Vice President walked into the school building."

"Hmm ...... so?"

"...... Huh? Akki, isn't your response a little too weak?"

"What do you mean?"

Akatsuki was slow to understand the situation.

"The other day.....when we met in the streets, you asked me if I was planning on killing the Vice President? and just now I said I saw the Vice President, could it be that you're not worried?"

Kaidou replied.

"......Oh, now I get it"

Akatsuki said with a wry smile.

"At that time, I made it clear that I didn't intend on making you into my enemy."

".....I probably said that."

Kaidou thought Akatsuki's reaction was anticlimactic.

"You were actually very clear-cut. Akki at that time.....the murderous intent towards me was really scary. I thought you were always somewhat skeptical of me, now it seems that you sort of trust me?"

"You think too much. If what you said is true, it is not necessary to worry; if what you say is a lie, I would just kill you, no problems."

Kaidou dropped his shoulder feeling extremely disappointed, Akatsuki laughed "Oh".

"--Is it possible that it was just a lie?"

He stared at Kaidou with eyes filled with murderous rage.

But ......

Kaidou lowered his shoulders, dodging Akatsuki's glance while smiling wryly and warding it off.

"Come on Akki, I'm not stupid enough to tell you directly –- Oh!"

While in the middle of talking his cell phone started ringing.

Akatsuki couldn't see the caller ID on the LCD screen.

"Uwa......"

Kaidou had a slightly cramped expression as he glanced at Akatsuki.

"You don't have to worry about me, answer the phone."

Akatsuki motioned to Kaidou to pick up the phone.

The scene from the dark alley repeated itself, except this time the roles were reversed.

"You have a pained look, the caller seems to be a troublesome character."

"Yes, a very troublesome and scary women."

Kaidou roughly replied, and grudgingly pressed the call button.

"......Hey, it's me. It's okay, you can ... ... before you called you should have already known where I am, and what is to be done, right? --EH, What? You are a troublesome and scary woman?"

Kaidou was surprised, and momentarily matched Akatsuki's eyes.

"No, I would never say such a thing... ... Haha ... ... "

Then he turned his back to Akatsuki, letting out some dry laughter.

After Kaidou waved, he stated heading towards the back of Kubota's workshop.

He just watched as Kaidou's back disappeared from the other side of the garage.

Ousawa Akatsuki could not help muttering:

"Troublesome and scary woman... ... Sounds like that guy doesn't have an easy time."

===Part 3===

As Kaido just left, a burly man suddenly appeared in front of Akatsuki. He was wearing oil-stained overalls, and a little stubbly beard with a rough-hewn face.

At first glance he look to everyone like a obstinate father figure -- Kubota the owner of the workshop.

".....I'm waiting."

Kubota coldly said, before going over to Akatsuki.

Then went straight to Sleipnir parked outside the workshop.

He is not in a bad mood. Akatsuki knows that Kubota always has this type of attitude.

So Akatsuki nonchalantly followed behind him.

"I'm sorry old man.....Even during spring break, you must be very busy with various things."

"I don't particularly mind. In the first place I handed it over to you, and I suppose i should be charge of its maintenance."

"Can't thank you enough. I know nothing about machines, I would just ruined it."

After going outdoors, Kubota immediately started checking its condition.

First he looked over every inch of Sleipnir with the naked eye.

"......You seem to treasure this like a baby."

"Would you? I ride up mountains and on top of oceans."

Akatsuki answered.

After all, he came to ask Kubota for maintenance mainly because of driving it on top the water the for quite some time.

Admittedly, it might be difficult say that he believed in Sleipnir's ability to take action, but no to go as far as to cherish.

But ......

"A professional technician at a glance can see what type of the attitude rider has towards their vehicle. Although a little rough, but not to the point of destroying it."

"Uhm, I guess your right."

"The most important thing is that you enjoy the ride, Such rider's intention are transmitted to the machine. In particular this guy, who picks its owner. At least in my eyes, this ill-tempered and unruly guy is in a fairly good mood today."

"Is it?"

"Uhm ... To be able to meet an owner worthy of trust, you would also be happy."

Kubota said as he finished the visual inspection.

"There shouldn't be any problems...... but to be prudent, still have to conduct a detailed inspection. And by the way, you should take this opportunity to link with AD as well. "

"Thanks, but link with my AD?"

"Vice President Nanase should have given you a new AD, right? "

"Ah, you mean this thing?"

Akatsuki pointed at his wristband.

-- It's a new AD that Haruka gave him the other day before going to Alayzard.

Originally he needed seven AD's to activate his black magic sword, but now he only needs this new model.

The new model was originally going to given out at the end of spring break -- the scheduled start to the new year to the students, but in the fight against Phil/ Zahhaku during the ranking tournament Akatsuki's older model AD broke. So Kubota had the new type of AD delivered to him ahead of schedule.

Kubota confirmed that Akatsuki was wearing the new AD.

"Whether in the old or new AD, it uses the same telepathic stone as Sleipnir. The biggest difference between old AD and the new AD, in that the former can lift the restrictions according to user's will, and a new features that allows your uniform or other clothes can directly turn into combat clothes."

"I have somewhat heard about that."

Akatsuki looked at the new AD.

When she handed me this, I remember have had received a similar explanation from Haruka.

"In short, the new model reacts quicker than the old to the user consciousness."

Kubota added.

"As long as the new AD and Sleipnir's telepathic wave lengths are synchronize to the same frequency, even if both are in separate locations, you can also convey your consciousness through the AD. "

"You mean I can remotely control Sleipnir?"

"Yes."

Kubota nodded, surprised by that Akatsuki whistled.

"This seems to be quite a useful feature."

But ......

"This ferocious looking motorcycle driving unmanned down the road in city is sure to terrify any passer by's on the street. Probably the traffic cops would immediately be called to stop it."

"I can't deny "possibility, but this is a function that in case of an emergency you can call upon the power of this guy to help you weather the storm. At the same time, I believe this guy is happy to have this feature. Either way, it is up to you to determine whether or not is the right occasion to use it."

"Oh ... ... Well, please do that. "

Akatsuki said while looking at Sleipnir.

"If this guy can have greater functionality, naturally it is going to be happier. "

At the same time, Akatsuki handed over his AD to Kubota.

"About how long will it take?"

"That depends, however is seems your synchronization is still good, so it shouldn't take that much time. I'll do the adjustment and this guy's maintenance at the same time, but probably wont be done until this evening. "

"Well that being the case, I guess I will have to find a place to pass the time."

Akatsuki bowed his deep in thought.

"......"

Suddenly, Kubota looked at the Akatsuki not saying a word.

"......EH? Old man what's wrong? Beating around the bush isn't your style. You're always unfriendly and stern, and do not hesitate to tell it how it is. I don't want to play a guessing game with you."

Akatsuki could not help but frown.

"Since idle is idle......"

Kubota still had on a poker face.

"In the spirit of saving some time why don't you assist me a little -- Ousawa Akatsuki"

===Part 4===

Akatsuki's was taken by Kubota to a facility built on the edge of the engineering sector. It had a gigantic open space comparable to the school's arena.

"- What is this place?"

"Its one of my labs mainly used to test each system."

"Oh ... ...after all Old man, your true identity is great professor of Babel."

Akatsuki said, as he looked round.

".....So, why bring me to such a place? and what do you want me to do?"

"To test a newly developed combat program."

Kubota answered.

"You should have received combat training lessons, right?"

"Well, a couple of times."

Akatsuki said with a wry smile, suddenly remembered something.

"The first class training program went out of control and caused a lot of controversy."

The training program level was significantly increased to the point the students couldn't withstand the power of the summoned chicken snake beast they were to fight against. The program even refused accept all commands until it finally went on a rampage.

It develops into a seriously dangerous situation as a lot of students fall victim to petrifaction though the cry of the chicken snake beast. When Akatsuki got wind of it in another arena next to that one, he rushed over and defeated the beast.

-- Of course, the person responsible was not the program's designer.

The student terrorist belonged to the same B class as Akatsuki, Tanaka. He intentionally set the program to go out of control.

"--What do you want me to do exactly? Want me to test a new more stable training program? "

"It is indeed a fighting program, but it has nothing to do with practical combat training used for teaching. "

Kubota operated the control panel set in the wall.

"The existing training programs focus on building team chemistry and acquiring practical experience. This new program's purpose is to enhance an individuals fighting capabilities. In order to avoid confusion, just call it an "exercise program."

"Hmm......Okay."

In short, it is a physical education training program, or an exercise program like a sports club training activity.

Although the purpose of both is movement, compared to the former academic course, the latter's focuses is more on strengthening and developing an individual's ability.

However, Babel has always divided people into groups, and the staff is unlikely to force a student to receive training. As long as a student gets enough basic educational subjects credits, their next phase of development is left to the student's discretion.

Therefore Babel school clubs are as varied as any other schools, big and small, liberal arts course to the physical education clubs, as long as a student of Babel you can freely sign up and join any club. Of course, choose not to belong to any club is also allowed. Akatsuki is currently in the go home club.

But the school is also opens the training facilities during non-school hours for any students that wants to enhance their ability to fight and raise their class in the ranking tournament. Kubota has further developed a separate combat program for individuals.

"-- No way, Are they going to mandatory enforce all students to become stronger from now on?"

The students and the staff in Babel certainly have the possibility of being dispatched as soldiers to the battlefield in case of an emergency.

However recently, COCOON's position as an administrator of the world was rock-solid, and the authority of Babel is also very high, there are now very little wars and conflicts around the world, almost no need to send in troops.

And Babel is an educational institutions, and not a military force.

At least nominally it is true.

"For a fighter like me, I have no objection. But some of Babel students are peaceful and try to avoid fighting, even those people must receive mandatory training?"

Akatsuki's tone revealed an obvious displeasure.

"No, you are mistaken."

The expressionless Kubota shook his head.

"But during the last ranking tournament the other day, didn't an unidentified higher dimension being appear?"

"Ah ......"

Akatsuki nodded. Kubota was talking about a young person who was sent after Miu from Alayzard, Phil Barnett. When Phil changed into a dragon he was defeat at the hands of Akatsuki.

"That Dragon, right?"

"Perhaps it was its considerable size, but when they suspend the tournament almost all the students and staff that took refuge saw that dragon flying over the streets. Although there were no eyewitness that Ousawa Akatsuki took down the dragon, rumors having been running rampant between the students and faculty ..... "

Kubota said.

"As a result, a small number of students and staff have put in requests -- hoping to get stronger. Even if they can't defeat a dragon, or reach the same level as the Ousawa Akatsuki, if something happens they don't want to sit on the sidelines and watch."

After a short pause ......

"Do you understand? These people have been inspired by you--Ousawa Akatsuki."

"Me ......?"

"Yes. You were the first person in Babel's history during the Norn screening to be screened as the "true hero", and you are able to stand toe to toe with the student council, and then during the ranking tournament you defeated the gigantic Dragon. A portion of the schoolgirls sees you as romantic interest, and some people acknowledge your strength and wish to emulate you."

After finishing setting up the control panel, Kubota look at Akatsuki.

"Ready. Come with me, I'll teach you what to do."

"I get that, and I think its a honor to become the motivated for others to become strong, but in my heart I'm not that happy...... "

Akatsuki sighed, then he walk over to Kubota's side.

-- While in Alayzard, Leon was worship as the hero and Akatsuki, the rogue hero, was just boy with a sword looking up to him.

...... Headache.

Becoming the target of worship is definitely not a bad thing.

However, the thought of his fighting spirit inspired everyone, even a pacifist to strive to follow suit. In his heart, nevertheless he feels a little sorry.

Akatsuki has never claimed to be a Hero, in peacetime he would abandon it and deliberately vilify his own image. However, there are still many young admirers who would enter the army, and lose their lives on the battlefield.

If you include the people Akatsuki doesn't know, the number should be quite considerable.

Becoming a symbol of hope is the inescapable fate of a Hero.

Due to their existence, the ironic fate is that more people will lose their lives.

"--I don't know how you will spend your time in this world, or what you will try to accomplish."

Kubota said:

"As long as you continue to fight and continue to win, there undoubtedly will be more people looking up to you. In fact, you don't have to take responsibility for those people, or be concerned with how it effects the world, but--"

"...... I know."

Akatsuki nodded.

"I still have to be true to myself, and because of that I have no choice. Even if someone was to changed because of me, I still can't run away."

In the end, what does it mean to shoulder someone else's feelings......

Ousawa Akatsuki already somewhat knows.

So he firmly said:

"The only thing I can do for them now, is to continue to be myself, and will live up to their expectations."

===Part 5===

After roughly explaining to Akatsuki how to use the terminal to control the program, Kubota left the facility.

"It is a really strange development, huh......Exercise Program."

Akatsuki smiled wryly.

Well good. Until Sleipnir's maintenance is complete, he has time to kill, so might as well take this opportunity to move around a little.

Therefore, Akatsuki looked around this place again.

This is a huge space, in addition to the special barrier that converts psychical damage to mental damage the ceilings, walls, and floors also seem to be covered with a barrier that absorbs physical damage and magic. Akatsuki tried to hit a nearby wall.

After a loud bang, he clearly felt his hand hit the wall.

But ......

"Not even a scratch, huh......."

It seems even if he went on a rampage the laboratory would be safe.

Akatsuki's AD is still having its wavelength adjusted, so he is currently wearing another AD provided by Kubota. He put on the new uniform he got from Haruka last night.

He hopes this will be a decent workout –- but it depends on the opponent.

"-- Well, either way, lets get started."

Akatsuki turned to face the Control Panel on the wall.

In Kubota's exercise program, it seems you can select your opponents strength depending on the purpose of the exercise.

The system first measures the persons fighting ability, then change its strength accordingly. On top of that, there are another three modes to choose from.

"NORMAL" the strength of the fighter and opponent are equal. To win the fighter is expected to enhance combat abilities.

"EASY" the strength of the fighter is greater than the opponent. It is usually used for testing weapons or correcting war strategies.

"HARD" the strength of the fighter is weaker than the opponent. The opponent significantly increases its strength for a short period of time.

On default the system automatically choose the appropriate option, but fighter can choose the type of enemy.

Of course, because of Akatsuki's personality, naturally he want to do hard mode, but .....

"Ah, the Old man wanted me to test out the tutorial first. To test out the strength recognition software on a low-level opponent, a warm up then......"

Without a choice, Akatsuki reluctantly pressed the start button on the LCD screen.

Then numerous particles of light began to gather in the center of the laboratory.

The light particles gradually began to take shape, creating a gigantic bird much larger than normal.

He was looking at a cockatrice.<ref>Chicken snake beast</ref>

"......Are you kidding me? A cockatrice? This level of a monster is supposed to be a warm up? Skip it. "

Akatsuki disapproved of the cockatrice, and went back to the control panel.

"Oh... ... this one? Nah... ... What about this?"

Akatsuki was still looking at the LCD screen, when the cockatrice suddenly screamed.

Low and heavy footsteps could be heard, the beast was approaching him at an alarming rate.

"-- Noisy."

Akatsuki used his AD to instantly summon a black magical sword -- the <Demon sword>.

He swung the sword down behind his back. The flash of his sword, instantly chopped the cockatrice in half.

"....."

It became particles of light and disappeared without a trace.

His AD also respond to Akatsuki intention to fight, and automatically switched his uniform to combat clothes.

"Oh...... these new clothes look just like the Demon King outfit I wore our there."

After countless battles in Alayzard, the AD determined these were the clothes most suitable for Akatsuki.

At the end of the tutorial a messages displayed on the screen.

"Give me a break Old man. This isn't a way to pass the time, its simply a waste of time, okay?"

With a bitter face Akatsuki continued with the control panel. He change the system to hard mode, and now is searching the list of opponents that would seems the most interesting to fight.

Goblin, ogres, orc, cyclops, minotaur, gryphon, cerberus.

The screen showed beasts in the same family as the cockatrice, but.....

"......Not interested."

These monsters levels aren't that much different from the cockatrice.

But still with the level monsters fighting it would be no fun at all. Since you want me to test it out, a strong one would be best.

"Nothing decent, huh......?"

Perhaps further down the list the monsters will be stronger. After thinking that, Akatsuki advanced to bottom of the list.

The last monster was --

"What is this ......UNKNOWN DRAGON?"

Akatsuki moved the cursor over it.

While hovering over the icon the detailed data was displayed, Alayzard's evil dragon Zahark.

"During the ranking tournament he must of secretly captured its data. "

"Hmm", Akatsuki forced a smile.

But according to Kubota, some the teachers and students who witnessed Zahark wanted to get stronger, this is probably why the exercise program was born. It might be significant for them if Zahark were to be listed in the program.

And to Akatsuki, he was definitely a powerful enemy.

Plus in hard mode, Zahark's power undoubtedly will higher now.

"However..... to fight it right here?"

Akatsuki look around to confirm the size of laboratory.

It is a large space, but the space might be a little tight since Zahark was well over twenty meters. If it tried to spread its wings, it simply would not be able to fly around.

For others who wanted to challenge Zahark, the spatial conditions would be very advantageous to them. However in Akatsuki's eyes who wants a good challenge, it totally is not the case.

"That sucks......"

So Akatsuki scroll up the list again, scrolling all the way back to the first page. Until he was pointing the cursor over the Goblin's options.

"Really is useless....."

Akatsuki sighed, and once again moved down the list, returning to Zahark's options.

"Ah... ... what's this all about?"

Akatsuki was stunned for a moment.

He press the menu and nothing happened, Akatsuki pushed it several times, then pushed the right and above options, etc., only to find at the bottom menu option was not Zahark, and there was a new screen never seen before.

"Hey, this is not broke, right?"

While staring at the screen he got an ominous feeling, unexpectedly at the top of the screen it read.

"DEBUG.....What is debug mode？"

It is a special screen only for developers.

It seemed to be because of his indiscriminate actions, unfortunately –- correction, fortunate he hit the jackpot.

By changing the parameters of the program, you can intensity the strength of the program.

"The level limits... ... the difficulty... ... aha, ultimate mode. This looks like fun. "

Akatsuki also search around for some more interesting options, but didn't see any other.

"It seems like a hidden boss and not on the list.....--eh? "

Akatsuki noticed in the lower right corner of the screen in debug mode there was an unnatural data space.

"......"

Nothing was displayed on the screen, but he couldn't look away for some reason. He did wondered why there was such a thing, however it seemed like the space was calling out to him.

Akatsuki subconsciously move the cursor over.

Then he selected the blank space for some reason.

And simultaneously the the blank space now displayed a name.

"G · OUSAWA."

"This is ......"

A little skeptical, Akatsuki pressed the button.

Final confirmation -- YES.

After finally choosing, light particles once again gathered in middle of the laboratory.

Akatsuki's opponent soon appeared before his eyes.

If a person just met Akatsuki for the first time, they might be able to mistake him with this young person. The youth's appearance is almost exactly the same as Akatsuki.

His eye color, physique, hair, and even his fearless smile are a spitting image.

-- However, if you look closely there is little difference between the two.

The youth is slightly taller than Akatsuki, and his hairstyle is different.

Also he has a longer Japanese sword in his hands than Akatsuki.

The youth isn't Akatsuki.

However, it is not a accidental resemblance. Ousawa Akatsuki recognizes the man in front of him.

Akatsuki slowly said:

"Father--"

Exactly.

His opponent was Akatsuki's father -- a young Ousawa Gouki.

===Part 6===

"So it turns out like this.....Now I see what Old man Kubota meant."

The time when Akatsuki attempted to tame Sleipnir .....

Kubota said he knew a little bit about Gouki.

.....Oh, that's right

Kubota and Gouki should be about the same age.

Those two people were both around Akatsuki's age, probably the same age of the Gouki standing in front of him, when they were summoned to an alternate world is just getting started. Babel had not been organized yet, and also there weren't that many people who returned from another world. At that time, if those two meet after going through similar circumstances, is would be very natural if they became friends.

"Okay, however that's not why I am here...... "

Akatsuki raised his Black Sword, and took a step forward.

He laughed a little.

"Even if it's just a computer program......I will not miss this opportunity to compete with you! "

With a loud roar, Akatsuki made the first move.

He launch himself forward at full speed.

Closing the distance between the two in no time, then he put all his power into one strike.

But ......

The computer generated Gouki slightly waved his Japanese sword.

"Gakiiiiiin--"

A metallic sound rang out as the Demon sword and Japanese sword slammed together.

"Uhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

Akatsuki's body was sent flying more than a dozen feet backwards.

It was too late for him to adjust his body in the air, he slammed into the wall.

"Gahhh......!"

The strong impact in his back, forced all the oxygen out of his lungs.

He stop breathing for a moment, because of the special barrier there was no possibility that the wall was broken.

However the impact on the human body was not lost. Even so, Akatsuki withstood the pain and got off the ground.

"...... Aha, this is more like it."

Akatsuki laughed fearlessly.

His opponent is one of the most powerful people in the world, and is one of the people Akatsuki must defeat.

Even if this is a hopeless battle, he cannot pass on this a rare fight.

The difficulty of training programs adjusts according to the user's strength, In NORMAL mode the enemies would be evenly matched with the user. However, Gouki is part of debug mode, and appeared as a blank space. It is on a completely different level than the rest.

Then.....the different between himself and his father's power at that time was so much.

Ousawa Akatsuki doesn't actually know how big of a gap in strength there is between him and his father or his brother.

However ......

If he were to able to defeat a young version of his father, it would be tantamount to obtaining the right to challenge those two people.

But on the contrary, if he can't against a virtual opponent, let alone a copy of his father, there is no point. The genuine Gouki would have over many years accumulated much more experience, and is probably a lot stronger.

Plus it is safe to assume that his physical condition is unlikely to decline because of age.

At that very moment Akatsuki thought this was a fight he absolutely can't lose.

-- However, the spectacle that appeared before his eyes was incredible.

The Japanese sword in Gouki's hands disappeared, as if saying it does not need a weapon to face this level an enemy. The computer generated Gouki stood firm with a fearless smile.

"How dare you look down on me ......"

Akatsuki confronted the calm Gouki, unable to hide his inner anger.

"Good, I prefer using my hands anyway... ... Come on!"

He released his magic sword, and walk over to Gouki empty handed. And then at an arm's distance away he stopped.

"I'm a the challenger, so I get the first strike."

After saying that, Akatsuki immediately channeled renkan keikikou.

Concentrating all the kei inside his body into his right fist.

"--Eat my fist, FATHER!"

He drives his right fist into Gouki's face.

"Bakii!"

A dull thud could be heard.

However, even after receiving Akatsuki's fist, Gouki never moved as much as one step from where he was standing.

He stood there grinning at Akatsuki, then in a similar fashion gave Akatsuki a right hook.

"Gah -- Gaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

He felt an acute pain running through his abdomen as he looked down at the ground.

However, he didn't see Gouki standing there.

"Crap -- Above!"

Akatsuki reflexively punches behind himself.

After a muffled bang, he clearly felt the impact of hitting his target.

However his attack didn't land, it was blocked.

Akatsuki turn around after his punch, only to see a furious Gouki with an impending kick awaiting.

He had no time to either defend nor evade.

Gouki's kick landed cleanly, smashing Akatsuki into floor with a vengeance.

===Part 7===

Kubota Kaito was watching the spectacle a little ways away.

After returning to the workshop, Kubota monitored the laboratory through a holographic image projected midair while silently doing the maintenance on Sleipnir and linking the AD.

"......"

He even saw Akatsuki accidentally enter into debug mode, Kubota never made a move. After all, Akatsuki choose it on his own.

Even if Akatsuki is at a disadvantage, even if he is in a life-threatening situation, Kubota doesn't have any reasons to stop it.

On the screen, Gouki was just standing there while Akatsuki was laying on the floor. He was slowly rising to his feet. Kubota was watching Akatsuki's expression, it was still composed and he not lost his will to fight.

"......Good."

Kubota muttered.

Not that he had asked him directly, but Kubota Kaito knows what Ousawa Akatsuki's goal is and what he is fighting for.

-- And perhaps what he will do in the future.

That's why, for the possibility of teaching Akatsuki he put in a debug mode.

"The goals you set for yourself and the ideals you set for yourself to live by... ... however only a very small number of people are able to keep that willpower. Ousawa Akatsuki, if you really are unwilling to compromise, if you really are unwilling to back down –-"

Kubota pointed at the screen towards Akatsuki.

"That's a hero's aesthetica, the power to overcome all obstacles. At least that's how the man standing before your eyes did it."

He paused for a moment.

"Gouki's program is based on a tenth of his power during those days. Even if you beat a higher dimensional being during the ranking tournament comparable in strength, maybe even stronger. If you can't win against that Gouki, how can you possibly stand in front of that man now?"

===Part 8===

When Miu finally opened her eyes its was already noon.

However, that was not the reason she overslept.

It was because last night's "Test of courage" stimulation was too strong.

When Akatsuki was half asleep, he mercilessly gave the four pleasure until they collapsed from the bliss.

The girls were incapable of resisting, they had no choice but to accept it and fall into deep sleep.

Only Kuzuha was able to escaped the magic hands of Akatsuki, however it was Chikage that brought the aroma essential oil that led to the drunken deep sleep state. The only exception was Haruka.

When she woke up Haruka had already left the Ousawa home, however she did leave behind a note.

It said she borrowed the bathroom, and had a prior engagement to go to.

Haruka seemed to have escaped any damage of sexual berserker mode of the half asleep Akatsuki.

Miu herself doesn't know how she did it.

......Umm......can't remember much of anything......

At that time with Chikage and Listy, Miu's body and mind were completely under the control of the raging storm of pleasure by Akatsuki. After losing consciousness, it is no wonder that she can't remember what happened last night.

Akatsuki had already got up before everyone and had gone out. She thought that he mentioned something about needing maintenance for Sleipnir, so now he should be Babel. However, the truth about last night is now more and more of a mystery.

-- However, at the bottom of the note, Haruka wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" After reading that, Miu was comforted a little. Akatsuki did do other things, however she is afraid to find out exactly what.

"......"

Just when Miu was contemplating.

"......Ousawa-san?"

Suddenly, someone called her name. She turned and looked towards the voice to find it was Kuzuha. Miu quickly regained her awareness.

"Oh, s-sorry. It's nothing, I'm just staring into space....."

Miu had stopped moving her hands. Right now, Miu was combing Kuzuha's hair using a brush.

Because of Akatsuki teasing last night, everybody woke up with a lot of sweat. Like Haruka the first thing they did was have good bath. The four girls divided into two groups, the first was Miu and Kuzuha.

After they bathed, it was Listy and Chikage's turn to use the bathroom. Miu and Kuzuha were fixing their appearance.

.....She called me Ousawa-san, Ah .....

Miu stared at Kuzuha's back sitting in front of her, Miu concealed her inner regret.

After wake up this morning, she had gone back to how she normally calls her name. Apparently, it seem that she doesn't remember a thing from last night.

That was probably impossibility anyway. Kuzuha at that time got fairly drunk off the effects of Chikage's aroma. But, at last Kuzuha, who doesn't let out her feelings, expressed her true feelings. After finally learning her true feelings, she still couldn't do anything.

...... Of course not.

Miu nodded.

"Hey....."

She took the initiative to talk to her irreplaceable friend sitting before her:

"Kuzuha......your hair is very beautiful."

Then,

"Huh--? "

Kuzuha turned her head back to look at Miu.

She had a slightly surprised expression, Miu sat there nonchalantly.

"Are you feeling alright, Kuzuha?"

This was the second time she called her by her first name with a calm tone.

However, since Kuzuha has no recollection of what happened last night, so Miu's move was very abrupt.

Kuzuha's inner desire had unexpectedly come true, and in that moment her cheeks turned red.

"...... No, nothing."

She turned her face forward looking somewhat embarrassed. After seeing such cute behavior, Miu put on a mischievous smile.

"Huh? Kuzuha, somehow your face is all red."

She softly hugged Kuzuha from behind, and lightly tokes her cheek.

Miu actions were implying that she also wants Kuzuha to call her by her name.

Then without a choice Kuzuha sighed.

"Its annoying to say nothing ... ... Miu."

Although the tone somewhat awkward, Kuzuha finally address her as Miu.

Then Miu smiled more brightly and pulled Kuzuha in closer.

No matter how precocious, Kuzuha is still just a kid.

-- And such a cute one at that.

Miu like a spoiled child began to tease Kuzuha.

"One more time Kuzuha ......okay, I want you to call me Miu again."

".....Unpleasant, hurry up and help me with my hair."

"Unless you call me Miu. Come on, hurry up."

"Don't just push someone's head into your chest, okay? You cow."

"Don't be like that! Your response is too cold now!"

Kuzuha said in a awkward way, Miu instinctively raised her voice resentful.

At this time ......

"–-Help, save me!"

The living room door suddenly flung open, and Listy ran in only with a bath towel.

"L-listy-san what happened? "

Miu asked, however Listy only blushed.

"Chikage said she wanted to wash my back, but then –-"

"Oh......""......It's not surprising. "

Both Miu and Kuzuha somewhat understood, as their eyes met for a second.

"There was no need run out so fast, was there?"

Chikage also followed wrapped up in a towel with a wry smile on her face.

After seeing Chikage, Miu can't help thinking--Chikage really had changed a little.

Maybe some weight came off her shoulder's, she looks happier than she was. Thinking back, Chikage has always been considerate of other people's needs. Although her behavior now seems to Miu a little unnatural.

......Must be that person did something.

Miu let out an smile filled with trust.

Akatsuki didn't simply sexual harass everyone last night, rather created a situation in which everyone would have to band together with Chikage, through actions and words to completely free her heart.

The same way that person help Miu up till now.

While she thought "Thank you Akatsuki" in her heart, Miu can't help but say:

"Chikage-san that's no good.....because Listy-san isn't immune to that sort of thing yet."

"From the sound of that sentence, it seems that you have produced immunity, right Miu ....."

Kuzuha said, then......

"Eh--" "Oh ......"

Listy and Chikage both noticed the change in Kuzuha at the same time, and both opened their eyes wide.

Chikage respond immediately.

"You said? Oh ....... "

"..................W-what?"

Chikage now has mischievous smile, as if finding a new toy to play with.

She leaned in close to reduced the height difference to Kuzuha eye level.

"Oh, hello there miss heartless, Kuzuha ..... earlier you called Miu by her first name."

"Uhm..... If you don't mind, can I also call you by your first name."

Kuzuha face turned red as she looked away from the embarrassment.

"Chikage ...... Like that, right?"

But ......

"With this perfunctory tone, how are you going to heal my broken heart?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 010.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......Then what do you want me to do?"

Kuzuha asked timidly while glancing up at Chikage.

"Well.....call me Chikage-oneechan in a exceptionally cute voice."

".......O-okay. You can get lost right now, stupid."

"Wow, rebellious."

Chikage smiled wryly, then shrugged her shoulders and stood up immediately.

"Listy, we haven't finished washing yet, come back to the bath with me."

"B-but wait..... Chikage？"

Chikage ignored the confused glances from Listy, and grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her out of the living room.

While watching them interacting in their own way, Miu mumbled: "I'm glad ...... "

Letting Chikage organize a sleep over here, really was the right decision. It looks like everyone got closer after all.

The only regret is probably that Akatsuki and Haruka aren't here right now.

Miu really wants to stick out her chest and loudly tell Akatsuki.

We've become really good friends.

But ......

"......I wonder if Haruka is all right?"

Kuzuha heard what Miu muttered, anxiously she said:

"She said she was going to be over latter, but her friendship with the other members of the student council should be deeper than with us. If a student Council Member strongly urge her to stay, I don't know if she'll change her mind....."

"--Don't worry about it, Kuzuha."

Miu said so in a assertive tone, because she has absolute confidence.

Last night we promised to support and help each other from now on.

At that time, in Haruka's eyes wasn't a hint of hesitation nor a lie.

===Part 9===

Early this morning, when Haruka Nanase left the Ouswa home she promised herself that she would be return.

On the very top floor of JPN Babel is the student council's room.

Currently there's only Haruka inside the room.

It already past noon, Ryohei and Minami are out for lunch.

Although they both invited Haruka, but she had turned them down.

In order to protect Akatsuki, and to protect her other friends, Haruka is finally going to fulfill the commitment she made to herself after returning from Alayzard.

On her desk was a plate with her name and her official position on it.

"--By doing this.....it's over."

Haruka used the keyboard to shut down her computer.

After she was sure that the computer was completely off, she quietly sighed.

Haruka looked around at the items on her desk --

All this in three days, while performing the duties of the student council, she compiled the data by herself.

Who ever takes over after me, will be able to quickly adapt with these documents and materials.

The documents were printed out put in a folder, a folder was saved on a flash drive, and also there was a system backup on the network server.

"Then ......"

Haruka clutched her left breast.

Her uniform had a breast pocket, in which was an envelope.

In a little while, Kyoya will appear in the student council room.

Over the past few days, Kyoya also seemed particularly busy and she did not have the chance to properly talk with him. But yesterday before she went to the Ouswa home she fortunately met him in the hallway. Kyoya had said when he had time to spare he promised to talk with her.

After Haruka looking at her wrist watch, she slowly stood up from her chair and looked around the room. At the scenery she got so used to seeing.

It is place that Haruka Nanase will cherished forever.

"It's laughable.....me resigning. I am reluctant to leave me this place, but it is for the best."

Haruka said, with a wry smile.

The student council vice-president and the discipline chairman, were the important positions that Haruka Nanase held in JPN Babel.

Before Kyoya was a member of the COCOON, who managed this world, he asked her to join the student council -- Haruka immediately accepted the invitation.

-- The young boys and girls who are summoned to alternate world obtain special abilities when they return.

They are the hope for a better future for mankind, however they possess powerful abilities that some people view as extremely dangerous. Their situation can be said to be very difficult.

No matter how reluctant, alternate world returnees cannot change this fact.

To protect the returnees special institutions exists in each country of the G7, just like the special autonomous region of Babel.

COCOON in essence oversees Babel. COCOON regardless of its age is active in the political arena of each country in the world. Their status in Babel is not just a student, but rather chief executives of the plan for the world.

COCOON provides assistance to administer Babel, and all of them are adults.

-- But, throughout the Babel's all over the world the only exception is JPN Babel. Hikami Kyoya did not have to throw away his status as a student, and conducts the management of the organization as a student council president.

Babel protects practically only boys and girls in their teens.

Moreover, these teenagers were suddenly summoned to alternate worlds with no warning. They had to struggle to survive, and desperately fight to find a way back home. After they barely manage to get back to their original world, they are forced into special autonomous regions.

For physically and mentally immature adolescents this is undoubtedly a cruel fate. Only a person in the same situation can begin to understand their inner pain.

In order prevent those returnees from being hurt any further she wanted a student or staff member with a similar viewpoint in charge of Babel's operation, and he was exactly her idea of the perfect candidate.

So when Kyoya asked her, Haruka did not hesitate to join the student council.

If her own power and effort could help their plight even a little -–

Naturally she put her whole heart and soul into it.

Haruka secretly swore.

In addition to the post of the Vice President, she voluntarily took the initiative to be part of the discipline committee. She does not want to see returnees get lost in their own power, or for them to feel inferior and feel that the future is bleak. In an attempt to reduce fights even a little between students, and as the president of the discipline committee she voluntarily stood on the front lines.

She has never regretted how she got to this point, and that wont ever change even in the future.

Haruka Nanase can only boast about her time spent as a member of the student government.

In fact she will continue to use her power to protect all of the students.

......But ......

Haruka closed her eyes, and silently shook her head.

Now, she wants to protect other people.

Also in her heart, she has a new dream.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- Ousawa Miu -- Listy Sherfied

As well as herself, Izumi Chikage and Doumoto Kuzuhais are committed to protecting those three.

She decided to work as one with them, and fight alongside them.

So I don't belong here anymore. After all, concealing Miu and Listy's true identity is in clear violation of policies of Babel and COCOON.

And even if she is on a different path, the members of the student council are still important companions to Haruka. She doesn't want to lie in order to stay near them, that would be tantamount to betraying them.

-- When people in key positions in Babel leave the Office, in order to prevent confidential information from leaking out, magical seals are placed on those memories.

These magical seals can never be removed.

However, Nanase Haruka doesn't care.

When she fist joined the student council she was informed on the matter. This way, there will be no doubts of her betraying Kyoya, all of concerns about Haruka would be dealt with.

So in order for her to protect Akatsuki and others with pride, this is a necessary step needed for Haruka.

-- And at last, the moment has finally arrived.

The student council's door was quietly opened.

The student council president of JPN Babel, and one of COCOON's supervises of the world -- Hikami Kyoya walk in.

===Part 10===

"Hey, were you waiting long?"

When he saw Haruka, Kyoya to put on a smile.

"Not really, the student council President is extremely busy. I still had some work left, and I just happened to be using this time to finish it."

Haruka said, while standing next to her desk.

"I'm sorry, the President had to take the time out of his busy schedule to come here."

"No harm. You have something important to tell me?"

At the same time as Kyoya asked that, he began to move away from the entrance of the room.

Kyoya took the lead, Haruka waited for him to pass and then began to follow. He went to the far end of the room, and sat at the student council's president desk. Kyoya urged Haruka to stand across the desk and continue.

"--So, what's the urgent matter?"

"Yes ......"

While nodding, Haruka pulled out her prepared envelope.

Then she placed the envelope on the table -- in front of Kyoya.

The envelope had written on it "Letter of resignation".

".....When you mentioned that you had something important to talk about with me, I had a general idea about what you wanted."

Kyoya just sized up Haruka's envelope. He said in a calm tone that beforehand he expected this possibility, and he had no intentions of opening the envelope.

"Can I hear your reasons?"

Haruka look down, as Kyoya look up at her and asked.

"I'm sorry ... ...Its purely personal reasons."

Haruka looked down at the table, deliberately evading Kyoya's line of sight.

".....That's regrettable."

Kyoya's response is also very brief.

After a short pause, he continues to say:

"Nanase-kun, you are an excellent Vice President and Chairman of the discipline committee. At this important time it is
undoubtedly a great loss for the student government -- No, it would be a great loss for JPN Babel. That my sincere thoughts, and not an exaggeration."

He ask that while watching Haruka's expression to see if she was willing to reconsider.

Then,

"I'm sorry ... ... I'm very happy being so highly praised by the President and I'm very honored. But...... "

Haruka gently shook her head.

"......It seems that you are firm in your resole."

"Yes, this is a decision I made after careful consideration."

Haruka looked Kyoya in the eyes, and firmly expressed her own will.

Her decision to resign was her own choice, and it was also the path she wanted to take.

"......"

After Kyoya heard that, he became silent for a moment.

"Well, then I have no choice, but to respect your wishes."

With a wry smile Kyoya picked up Haruka's resignation.

"...... So the file on the desk is the necessary information for your successor?"

"Yes, the red folder is for the new vice president. The blue folder is for the new chairman of the discipline committee."

Haruka continues.

"The reason for the two folders is that not necessarily will the successor be the vice president and be the chairman of discipline committee, so ......"

"I am grateful, you certainly are an excellent talent to the end."

Without a choice Kyoya stood up, he changed his bitter smile into a smile.

"Thank you for your support until today, and all the hard work you put in."

Kyoya stretched out his right hand. It seemed to be a replay of the scenes when Haruka was invited to join the student council.

Then......

"Here....."

Haruka slowly took Kyoya's right hand.

Shaking his hand.

"To be able to work with the president was an honor."

After the farewell handshake was complete.....

"I am going to accept this resignation, but I can not processes his right now."

Kyoya also said:

"As you know, the student council is currently preparing for the upcoming system updates tonight. Coupled with the memory seal formalities, you must wait until tomorrow to be formally relieved of your duties."

"Yes, that will be fine "

After Haruka nodded, she picked up the succession folders and return to her desk.

"--Oh, and Nanase-kun."

Kyoya suddenly called out to her.

"Something wrong president?"

Haruka turns back, Kyoya had a wry smile.

"In fact, there is one thing I would like you to. I know tomorrow you will be formally resigning so making such a request is a little awkward, but I hope you don't mind."

"It doesn't matter, is it about confirming the readiness of the system update?"

It's work that can be done in the morning together with Ryohei and Minami.

He took for granted that she would continue to work on that other matter.

In fact, Haruka already made up her mind. After all, the preparation work such as the confirmation is already done, also the work caused by the end of the semester. She doesn't want to delay her resignation from the student council.

But ......

"No......Ryohei and Minami-kun can handle tomorrow afternoon's unpleasantness."

Kyoya also denied what Haruka was thinking.

"I would like you to do another job ... ... Today is good if you have the time, please?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 011.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Eh? Currently I have no other prior arrangements. If it is within my abilities, then please tell me what the president wants me to do."

Haruka was puzzled as to what Kyoya intended for her.

"I'm grateful, then I wont stand on ceremony."

Kyoya floated a smile.

Haruka slowly ask what her last "work" was.

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It has a container capable of maintaining the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator was the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of a carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses of milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but he had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, which contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was wearing her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she had a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid prone in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insisted on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopolize him. This was not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as you're happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she could never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from the tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbled on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and moved his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He leaned back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down since the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face Listy nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. It's rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess it's almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In a very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing a guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu looked a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy, unaware of what happened, looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slid her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he picked her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regard for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside. It wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt to kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bit down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

It was the middle of the night and at the risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It has a container capable of maintaining the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator was the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of a carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses of milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but he had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, which contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was wearing her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she had a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid prone in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior, Listy helped Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu could not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head. She wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a woman in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceived Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen you're not allowed in."

Whatever his version of romance was, it was not true romance. The kitchen was for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they had to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, while Listy followed holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time to avoid spilling anything. Then Akatsuki, who was bringing up the rear, suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turn red -- the fact was she liked the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, wearing his shirts that smelled like him brought Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she was filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she put on one of his shirts, it was as if Akatsuki was standing beside her, which gave Listy immense courage, allowing her to no longer be afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka had all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls had a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believed that they all held some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of the trio towards Akatsuki was also inconveniently positive, but she felt that Ousawa Akatsuki was definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they didn't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hoped Akatsuki would view them in a new light. It's not like Listy didn't understand their feelings. After all Listy had experience being rejected by him once, and Miu held the same feelings.

-- She hoped that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for her.

Listy felt that Chikage was a reliable person that she can depend on in this world, but at the same time she felt a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's, and in a time frame that was a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely had in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence was causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she saw how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy could not help but feel unease. This was not the conclusion she wanted.

However, Listy once again didn't have the courage to declare "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy chose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1

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Talmain: /* Part 3 */ For consistency, I'm trying to use all past tense with the exception of when characters are actively speaking or thinking.

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It has a container capable of maintaining the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator was the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of a carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses of milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but he had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, which contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was wearing her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she had a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents, Miu was depressed and Listy was crying. Akatsuki gently comforted the girls on the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy threw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three was too many, it should be limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki's mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes drying out next to the sink that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separated himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant to give him the contact information for the distributor. Although he had to forcibly purchase it from the warehouse, he bought Miu a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looked very pleasing to the eyes, he didn't care so much about the reason.

While countless thoughts popped into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going too far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to seriously take heed of his words and not disregard them.

It seemed that action was the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stopped this prank she would still feel remorseful, and let these strange never-ending special services continue?

Exactly how to do it? The answer was already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He valued women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he took this a little more seriously, Miu immediately would not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu didn't want to fight back, he could take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

As Miu's expression appeared on her face, she lost all her strength and fell to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing a compassionate smile.

Mischief was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body, creating a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, and now her whole body received an enhanced powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure permeated her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and she had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied her pajamas' buttons one by one.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not wait to cast off their shackles and jump out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu could't help blushing.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seemed that her insides rapidly reached their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through Miu's limits, and totally collapse her sense of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, it's your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it was hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthened the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejected those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner feeling of shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid prone in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessary for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure was only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak, Miu trembled. Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving was the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train was the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

When Miu was late in returning, perhaps Listy got worried and came to look for her.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior. Listy help Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu can not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head, she wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a women in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceive Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen your not allowed in."

Whatever his romance is it is not romance. The kitchen is for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they have to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, Listy was holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time not to spill anything. Then Akatsuki who was bringing up the rear suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turned read -- the fact is she like the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, when she wears his shirts that smell like him it brings Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she is filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she puts on one of his shirts, it is as if Akatsuki is standing beside her giving Listy immense courage. Allowing her to be no longer afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka have all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls have a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believes that they all hold some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of trio towards Akatsuki is also inconveniently positive, but she feels that Ousawa Akatsuki is definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they don't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hope Akatsuki will view them in a new light. Its not like Listy doesn't understand their feelings. After all Listy has experience being rejected by him once, and Miu holds the same feelings.

-- She hopes that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for the her.

Listy feels that Chikage is a reliable person that she can depended on in this world, but at the same time a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's. And build this in a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely have in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she sees how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy can not help but feel unease. This is not the conclusion she wants.

However, Listy once again doesn't have the courage declared "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy choose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It has a container capable of maintaining the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator was the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of a carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses of milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but he had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure could be said to be exquisite and possessed a charm that could captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, which contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it was a man or woman, everyone's eyes were drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas were too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she held a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It was late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu was wearing her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After Akatsuki handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However, near the breakfast table he stopped. His eyes were glued to Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair was long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they had visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She was humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed that the trio have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Immediately after he finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

Akatsuki caught the glass mid-air using his free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continued to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen, it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki was not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This was just a simple prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki couldn't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu had taken a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu was somewhat unusual; after finding out she couldn't wash her hands, she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She was not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she had a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilted his head.

Miu's body temperature wasn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place was still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents Miu was left depressed and Listy was crying, Akatsuki gently comforted the girls in the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy throw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki can't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three is too many, it should limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes next to sink drying that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit's mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separate himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant for contact information for the distributor, although he had to forcibly purchased it from the warehouse. Thus getting her a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looks very pleasing to the eyes, he doesn't care so much about the reason

While countless thoughts pop into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going to far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to take seriously take heed his words and not disregarded them.

It seems that action is the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stops this prank she will still feel remorseful, and let this strange never-ending special services continue.

Exactly how to do it? The answer is already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He values women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he take this a little serious, Miu immediately will not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu doesn't want to fight back, he can take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

A Miu expression appeared on her face, and she lost all her strength falling to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing compassionate smile.

Mischievous was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body giving off a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, now her whole body received an enhance powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure came over her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied one by one her pajamas buttons.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not waited to cast off their shackles and jumped out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu can't help blush.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seems that her insides rapidly reach their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through the Miu's limits, and her total collapse of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, its your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it is hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthen the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejects those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessarily for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure is only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak Miu trembled, Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving is the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train is the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

Perhaps when Miu was late in returning, she got worried and came to look for her is what lead to this situation.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior. Listy help Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu can not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head, she wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a women in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceive Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen your not allowed in."

Whatever his romance is it is not romance. The kitchen is for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they have to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, Listy was holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time not to spill anything. Then Akatsuki who was bringing up the rear suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turned read -- the fact is she like the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, when she wears his shirts that smell like him it brings Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she is filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she puts on one of his shirts, it is as if Akatsuki is standing beside her giving Listy immense courage. Allowing her to be no longer afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka have all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls have a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believes that they all hold some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of trio towards Akatsuki is also inconveniently positive, but she feels that Ousawa Akatsuki is definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they don't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hope Akatsuki will view them in a new light. Its not like Listy doesn't understand their feelings. After all Listy has experience being rejected by him once, and Miu holds the same feelings.

-- She hopes that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for the her.

Listy feels that Chikage is a reliable person that she can depended on in this world, but at the same time a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's. And build this in a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely have in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she sees how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy can not help but feel unease. This is not the conclusion she wants.

However, Listy once again doesn't have the courage declared "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy choose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it was still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple of bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used the right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of the tongue a small sense of the milk's taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different. It has a container capable of maintaining the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator was the best way to keep the taste of the milk. Same goes for the bottles of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of a carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses of milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but he had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki only took tiny sips as he savored the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure can be said to be exquisite and possesses a charm that can captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, they contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it is a man or woman, everyone's eyes are drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas are too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she had a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It is late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu had on her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After he handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However near the breakfast table he stopped, and was staring at Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair is long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they have visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She is humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed the trio would have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Just after finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

The glass was caught mid-air by Akatsuki's free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continue to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki is not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This is just simply a prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki can't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu took a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu is somewhat unusual, after finding out she couldn't wash her hands she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She is not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she has a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilts his head.

Miu's body temperature isn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place is still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents Miu was left depressed and Listy was crying, Akatsuki gently comforted the girls in the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy throw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki can't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three is too many, it should limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes next to sink drying that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit's mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separate himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant for contact information for the distributor, although he had to forcibly purchased it from the warehouse. Thus getting her a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looks very pleasing to the eyes, he doesn't care so much about the reason

While countless thoughts pop into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going to far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to take seriously take heed his words and not disregarded them.

It seems that action is the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stops this prank she will still feel remorseful, and let this strange never-ending special services continue.

Exactly how to do it? The answer is already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He values women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he take this a little serious, Miu immediately will not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu doesn't want to fight back, he can take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

A Miu expression appeared on her face, and she lost all her strength falling to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing compassionate smile.

Mischievous was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body giving off a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, now her whole body received an enhance powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure came over her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied one by one her pajamas buttons.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not waited to cast off their shackles and jumped out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu can't help blush.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seems that her insides rapidly reach their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through the Miu's limits, and her total collapse of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, its your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it is hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthen the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejects those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessarily for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure is only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak Miu trembled, Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving is the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train is the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

Perhaps when Miu was late in returning, she got worried and came to look for her is what lead to this situation.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior. Listy help Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu can not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head, she wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a women in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceive Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen your not allowed in."

Whatever his romance is it is not romance. The kitchen is for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they have to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, Listy was holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time not to spill anything. Then Akatsuki who was bringing up the rear suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turned read -- the fact is she like the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, when she wears his shirts that smell like him it brings Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she is filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she puts on one of his shirts, it is as if Akatsuki is standing beside her giving Listy immense courage. Allowing her to be no longer afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka have all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls have a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believes that they all hold some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of trio towards Akatsuki is also inconveniently positive, but she feels that Ousawa Akatsuki is definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they don't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hope Akatsuki will view them in a new light. Its not like Listy doesn't understand their feelings. After all Listy has experience being rejected by him once, and Miu holds the same feelings.

-- She hopes that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for the her.

Listy feels that Chikage is a reliable person that she can depended on in this world, but at the same time a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's. And build this in a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely have in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she sees how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy can not help but feel unease. This is not the conclusion she wants.

However, Listy once again doesn't have the courage declared "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy choose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it's still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used his right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of tongue a small sense of the taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different, it gets a cool container that maintains the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste the milk. Same goes for the bottle of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki took only tiny sips out, enjoying the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas.

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left. Her figure can be said to be exquisite and possesses a charm that can captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, they contained a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it is a man or woman, everyone's eyes are drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according to the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas are too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers and expose her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful; the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she had a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, whereas before there was only one person living in this house, now there are three: Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki was standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people were here.

This means that Akatsuki appeared to have guests.

It is late at night. Akatsuki just had a nice bath, and Miu had on her pajamas. However, there seemed to be guests in Ousawa's home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes. After he handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However near the breakfast table he stopped, and was staring at Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showered she put on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and let it hang down naturally. Miu's hair is long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no freedom from worrying about someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today Miu had her hair up, probably because they have visitors over and it would presumably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She is humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that you're having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa's home had three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They were important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu, and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed the trio would have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others' issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort into it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it was essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio of Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hoped that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls' late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls' night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if it's you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put the bottle on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Just after finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, and she released the glass in her hand that she had been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

The glass was caught mid-air by Akatsuki's free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could have been hurt."

"You're the one who made it dangerous!.... It's all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continue to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen it would have been impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it onto Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massaged them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Stuck in Akatsuki's arms, Miu tried to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planned to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands were covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki held Miu, he took a few steps back, making it impossible for her to wash her hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......?"

She wriggled shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all you're concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continued his prank.

Then Miu started letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willfully playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki was somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki is not trying to comfort her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This is just simply a prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What is going on? -- Akatsuki can't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no questions asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also, it would not have been surprising if Miu took a bite out of his right hand when Akatsuki reached for her chest.

However, today Miu is somewhat unusual, after finding out she couldn't wash her hands she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing the situation became, she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She is not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she has a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that was spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focused his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he was trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilts his head.

Miu's body temperature isn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place is still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continued, Miu's body would soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents Miu was left depressed and Listy was crying, Akatsuki gently comforted the girls in the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy throw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki can't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three is too many, it should limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes next to sink drying that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit's mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separate himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant for contact information for the distributor, although he had to forcibly purchased it from the warehouse. Thus getting her a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looks very pleasing to the eyes, he doesn't care so much about the reason

While countless thoughts pop into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going to far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to take seriously take heed his words and not disregarded them.

It seems that action is the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stops this prank she will still feel remorseful, and let this strange never-ending special services continue.

Exactly how to do it? The answer is already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He values women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he take this a little serious, Miu immediately will not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu doesn't want to fight back, he can take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

A Miu expression appeared on her face, and she lost all her strength falling to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing compassionate smile.

Mischievous was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body giving off a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, now her whole body received an enhance powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure came over her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied one by one her pajamas buttons.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not waited to cast off their shackles and jumped out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu can't help blush.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seems that her insides rapidly reach their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through the Miu's limits, and her total collapse of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, its your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it is hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthen the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejects those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessarily for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure is only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak Miu trembled, Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving is the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train is the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

Perhaps when Miu was late in returning, she got worried and came to look for her is what lead to this situation.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior. Listy help Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu can not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head, she wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a women in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceive Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen your not allowed in."

Whatever his romance is it is not romance. The kitchen is for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they have to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, Listy was holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time not to spill anything. Then Akatsuki who was bringing up the rear suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turned read -- the fact is she like the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, when she wears his shirts that smell like him it brings Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she is filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she puts on one of his shirts, it is as if Akatsuki is standing beside her giving Listy immense courage. Allowing her to be no longer afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka have all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls have a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believes that they all hold some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of trio towards Akatsuki is also inconveniently positive, but she feels that Ousawa Akatsuki is definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they don't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hope Akatsuki will view them in a new light. Its not like Listy doesn't understand their feelings. After all Listy has experience being rejected by him once, and Miu holds the same feelings.

-- She hopes that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for the her.

Listy feels that Chikage is a reliable person that she can depended on in this world, but at the same time a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's. And build this in a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely have in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she sees how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy can not help but feel unease. This is not the conclusion she wants.

However, Listy once again doesn't have the courage declared "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy choose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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2014-05-11T15:48:01Z

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==Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival==

===Part 1===

After coming out of the bath, Akatsuki's body was flushed and he needed to replenish his lost fluids.

Over his bare upper body he had a towel wrapped around his neck, and on his lower body he was wearing a pair of shorts suited for relaxing at home.

Ousawa Akatsuki exited the changing room, walked to the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator door.

The cool air leaked out and touched his body. While a little chilly it's still comfortable.

"......Ah, there it is."

After finding what he was looking for, he instinctively smiled.

When he removed it from refrigerator, it made a clanking noise in the palm of his hand.

Akatsuki grabbed a couple bottles of cold milk to relieve his thirst.

He gently shut the refrigerator door behind him, then placed a bottle on the stainless steel kitchen counter. He used his thumb pressure to pop open the cap on the bottle of milk.

The cap bounced into the air, rotating around and around, while Akatsuki started chugging.

He finished it in one gulp.

"..... Ahhh! Delicious."

The bottle just left his lips when he used his right thumb of the hand that was holding the glass to catch the falling cap.

Akatsuki wiped his lips with the back of the hand.

--On the market there are fresh milk cartons that you can buy that are less expensive than glass bottles of fresh milk, which have become more a luxury good. Even so, fresh milk sold in bottles still continued to have a certain amount of customers and did not disappear from the market.

This is because they have an advantage that milk lovers go crazy over.

In a paper carton or poured into a cup, after touching the tip of tongue a small sense of the taste can be lost.

But bottled milk is different, it gets a cool container that maintains the cool temperature. The moment the fresh milk touches the lips it is just concentrated pure deliciousness. And the satisfaction of drinking it in one gulp is even more wonderful.

Beforehand having the paper cartons of milk in the refrigerator is the best way to keep the taste the milk. Same goes for the bottle of fresh milk.

Of course, Ousawa's refrigerator is also stocked with cartons of fresh milk.

But he can't drink straight out of carton, for fear of causing a ruckus with the two girls living with him.

Paper cartons are no better at keeping the milk cool than glass bottles, but putting glasses for milk in the refrigerator seemed to be a little too excessive.

So for Akatsuki, bottles of fresh milk are the perfect choice for combining both flavor and life style.

"The only downside, it holds too little."

After making a wry smile, Akatsuki put the empty bottle into the sink.

He then went to pick up the second bottle, but had no intention of gulping it down.

Akatsuki took only tiny sips out, enjoying the fresh milk's flavor. Suddenly the living room door opened.

".....Eh, you're going to wash dishes?"

A young girl walked into the kitchen, and stood in front of Akatsuki.

===Part 2===

Miu came walking over looking a little embarrassed to be dressed in her pajamas

For "certain reasons" she was only wearing the top part of her oversized pajamas. Despite her pretty features she still had a little childishness left, her figure can be said to be exquisite and posses a charm that can captivate any man.

In particular -- the sheer size of her boobs, they poses a very destructive power.

Regardless of whether it is a man or woman, everyone's eyes are drawn in by her boobs.

Originally her pajamas were bought according with the dimensions of her chest, but now the bottom half of the pajamas are too loose.

She had no other options but to give up on the trousers exposing her white thighs.

Miu feared that her appearance was a little too shameful, the hem of her top barely covered anything.

"Excuse me, I came to wash some dishes."

After she said that, Miu walked into the kitchen and went next to Akatsuki, who was in front the sink.

In her hand she had a tray loaded with glasses and multiple empty small plates.

She probably had a snack, and came to wash the dishes it was on.

However, there was only one person living in this house, now there is three people Akatsuki, Miu, and Listy.

Since Akatsuki is standing in the kitchen he could see the plates and cups on the tray -- should only belong to two people. The plates and the glass on the tray made it look like five people are here.

This means that Akatsuki appears to have guests.

It is late at night, Akatsuki just had a nice bath, Miu had on her pajamas, however there seems that guests have remained in Ousawa home.

"Hehe, he-heh, hun~"

Miu was cheerfully washing the dishes, after he handed over the sink to her, with his fresh milk in hand he retreated out the rear.

However near the breakfast table he stopped, and was staring at Miu's hips as she leaned in to wash.

Usually after she showers she puts on her pajamas without tying up her hair in a double pony tail, and lets it hang down naturally. Miu's hair is long enough to reach her knees, just enough to completely cover her butt. Plus the hem from her pajama top allows her no free from worry of someone being able to peep between the exposed gap left from her pajamas.

However today, probably because they have visitors over and it is probably easier to be a good host if she tied up her hair in a double ponytail. She is humming while washes the dishes, and whenever Miu moved her hands her perfectly round butt could be seen swaying side to side.

-- Indescribably erotic.

"It seems that your having a lot of fun."

"Yeah, I'm very happy. This is my first time hanging out with my friends at home all night."

Miu said, while joyfully laughing "Hehe".

It appeared Ousawa home has three visitors, Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka. They are important friends to both Akatsuki and Miu , and irreplaceable companions.

Even when they returned to the alternate world Alayzard, the girls came with Miu and Akatsuki.

However, their chance to play together and deepen their friendship though those bonds didn't happen. They became friends through fighting together, because they once again visited Alayzard aiming to "end of war between Humans and Demons".

Therefore, Chikage proposed the trio would have a sleep over at Akatsuki's home.

......Thanks to Izumi.

Chikage thought this was a good way for them to work out each others issues weighing on their minds, and build a better friendship. It was also her idea to invite Haruka. She put forth a lot of effort in it.

Although they had some unpleasant memories, they all now decided to support each other, and help each other to face the challenges ahead. So it is essential to deepen their trust. After this Pajama Party, apart from trio Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha, they hope that Haruka and Listy could quickly blend into the group.

So Ousawa Akatsuki said in a bitter tone:

"My only regret, is that I'm excluded."

He wasn't allowed to participate in the five girls late-night party.

Akatsuki was the odd-man out. Miu smiled, and tried to appease Akatsuki's mood.

"I told you, there is no way. Today is girls night, boys are not allowed to join in, even if its you."

"But I also want to become better friends."

Akatsuki drank half of the fresh milk and put on the breakfast table, and then sneaked around behind Miu.

"-- Like this."

Just after finished speaking, Akatsuki grabbed Miu's butt.

"Ehhh....!"

At once Miu's body shivered, she released the glass in her hand that she has been washing.

"Oh -- careful."

The glass was caught mid-air by Akatsuki's free right hand.

Akatsuki sighed, as he put the glass in the sink.

"Try to be a little more careful, okay? You could of been hurt."

"Your the one who made it dangerous!....Its all your fault!"

"No way, your back is too appealing."

After a short pause, Akatsuki continue to say:

"Seeing the back side of a woman standing in the kitchen it would have be impolite not to help."

While keeping his left hand on her butt, he took out his right hand from the bubbles in the sink and took the opportunity to slide it into Miu's chest.

His aim was her raw bra-less boobs.

And massages them.

"Umm, wait a minute -- Ahhh!"

Miu stuck in Akatsuki's arms tries to struggle while her sensitive breasts were being played with. He originally planed to stop right away, but Miu suddenly stopped resisting. She was halfway through with washing the dishes and her hands covered in dish soap.

All Miu wanted was to wash her hands, however Akatsuki wouldn't allow her to succeed.

While Akatsuki holding Miu, he took a few steps back making it impossible for her to wash your hands.

Miu reached out her hands as far as they would go only to grab thin air.

"St-stop that ..... Let me wash my hands...... "

Miu looked back at Akatsuki, and said in a sad voice.

So ......

"Eh.....Is that all?"

Akatsuki was slightly dumbfounded.

"I-In this situation ..... is there something else......? "

She wriggle shyly while lowering her red face.

"Since that is all your concerned about....."

Akatsuki said, then continues his prank.

Then Miu starts letting out some lovely reactions. Akatsuki was enjoying the distinct feeling in both his right and left hands that were willful playing with her breasts and butt.

-- But Akatsuki is somewhat perplexed.

Akatsuki is not trying to comfort to her, and certainly not trying to stop her tears.

This is just simply a prank.

So Akatsuki thought that immediately she would have fought back.

.....If you don't resist, how am I going to stop myself?

What the is going on? -- Akatsuki can't help but wonder.

Normally Miu would have immediately stopped this prank no question asked, and then washed her hands. Maybe with a spirited fist, an elbow to the kidneys, or a stomp on the foot with her heel.

Also when Akatsuki reached for her chest a bite out of his right hand, would not have been surprising.

However, today Miu is somewhat unusual, after finding out she couldn't wash her hands she just gave in to Akatsuki's prank.

No matter how embarrassing she didn't attempt to resist.

--Since the day before yesterday night, Miu started behaving like this.

She is not like her usual self.

I wonder if she ate something bad?

Or,

If she has a fever?

While massaging Miu's oversized chest that is spilling out from his hand, Akatsuki focuses his thoughts.

Through the tips of his fingers and palms he is trying to feel her body's temperature.

"Hmm, feels pretty normal."

"Ah.....Fuuuu.....Ahhh......Fuu.....Ahhh!"

Even while enjoying her reactions, Akatsuki tilts his head.

Miu's body temperature isn't too high.

But then again, her sensitivity in this place is still the same as before. If Akatsuki's little prank continues, Miu's body will soon produce "another kind of heat".

.....Since she doesn't have a fever, then the only possibility is.....

The day before yesterday Miu's attitude changed a little, what happened?

While avidly enjoying the feel of her soft and elastic boobs, Ousawa Akatsuki started to search his brain for the reason.

===Part 3===

--The morning of that day, Akatsuki went with Miu and Listy to the mall to purchase daily necessities.

Because of a conflict with two juvenile delinquents Miu was left depressed and Listy was crying, Akatsuki gently comforted the girls in the monorail.

However it was in his own special way.

Miu and Listy throw him off the monorail between stations.

Ousawa Akatsuki can't help but reflect upon his actions. Indeed three is too many, it should limited to two.

But ......

......Could it be .....?

When that though crossed Akatsuki mind, he glanced at something out of the corner of his eyes in the kitchen.

There were dishes next to sink drying that caught his eye.

The day before yesterday at the mall they bought three earthenware mugs with molds of animal's faces on them.

A wolf for Akatsuki, a cat for Listy, and of course a rabbit for Miu.<ref> Miu literately means rabbit</ref>

However, Miu's rabbit's mug was smashed due to the trouble encountered at the mall. Even if they wanted to buy another one there was no way. The store was out of stock and that was the last rabbit mug. So Akatsuki separate himself from Miu and Listy, and persuaded the shop assistant for contact information for the distributor, although he had to forcibly purchased it from the warehouse. Thus getting her a brand new rabbit mug.

Akatsuki leaked a wry smile.

When she incidentally found the new rabbit mug on the living room table, Miu's happiness was written all over her face.

Perhaps because of that, Miu has become a little more tolerant of Akatsuki's pranks.

But ......

.....I just wanted to see a happy smile on her face, that was all just to satisfy my own desire.

Well, Miu now looks very pleasing to the eyes, he doesn't care so much about the reason

While countless thoughts pop into his head, Akatsuki unconsciously stopped rubbing Miu's breasts.

"......?"

The somewhat surprised Miu immediately turned around, and silently looked up at Akatsuki.

Her eyes were cloudy, and had a faraway look in them. After having her breasts and butt continuously attacked, Miu showed a small happy smile. But she did not say anything. Whether to continue or to stop is all up to Akatsuki to decide.

......AH, she is too hard headed.

It is good to be happy about the mug, however enduring this embarrassing act as a repayment for such kindness is going to far.

.....How to let her know?

Of course, he could just tell her, but that means that Miu will have to take seriously take heed his words and not disregarded them.

It seems that action is the only way to teach her.

But who is to say that once Akatsuki stops this prank she will still feel remorseful, and let this strange never-ending special services continue.

Exactly how to do it? The answer is already clear.

...... If turning back is useless, you can only move forward.

Never forget .....

He values women feelings as the first priority as a hero -- no, as the Rogue hero.

If he take this a little serious, Miu immediately will not be able to endure the shamefulness.

Since Miu doesn't want to fight back, he can take this opportunity to end the prank.

Then the original relationship between them will be restored. It is a flawless battle plan, almost too perfect.

Akatsuki gently smiled at Miu.

Then.....

"Ah......"

A Miu expression appeared on her face, and she lost all her strength falling to the floor.

She probably thought Akatsuki intended to give up.

Akatsuki nodded, while showing compassionate smile.

Mischievous was restarted.

"Oh -- It's over now..... Ahhh!"

"Over? Stop talking nonsense. Isn't stopping too unfair to your body?'

Akatsuki laughed and caressed Miu intensely.

Wherever his hands touched he used Renkan Keikikou to refine the Kei in her body giving off a wave of pleasure.

"Mmm ～～～！"

Her breasts and buttocks were already sensitive, now her whole body received an enhance powerful stimulation.

An unbounded expansion of pleasure came over her whole body.

After a few seconds --

"~Tsun ~tsu.....,fu..... "

Miu just managed to remember to breathe, her whole body was limp and had lost all of her strength.

So Akatsuki from the top down, untied one by one her pajamas buttons.

The first one, then the second one all with his teeth. When he opened the third button, her perfectly round boobs could not waited to cast off their shackles and jumped out from the pajamas.

However, there was still one button holding her breasts captive.

Under the intense pleasure, Miu's body temperature rapidly rose.

It got so high steam was rising out from her pajamas.

So ......

"Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh......"

After noticing the state her body was in, Miu can't help blush.

In a moment she could see clearly.

The Kei wave made her chest flush, releasing clouds of vapor. It seems that her insides rapidly reach their boiling point.

Akatsuki still had her increasingly tender breasts in his hands.

In order to break through the Miu's limits, and her total collapse of shame--

Akatsuki was willing to launch a verbal offensive.

"Feeling good enough to smoke? Those truly are some slutty boobs, eh."

"O-only, its your fault ...... you made my body get hotter and hotter...... I can not control myself ...... so just ...... ah, ahhh!"

Wave after wave of pleasure made Miu feel extremely ashamed, but it is hard to resist those feelings.

So Akatsuki gradually strengthen the offensive, until the adorable Miu rejects those excuses.

Akatsuki thought she couldn't overcome her inner shame and would eventually fight back, but she laid weakly paralyzed in his arms. She had no desire to resist.

So ......

"...... Hmm, it seems this is still not enough, must be necessarily for more."

Akatsuki was determined.

Currently Miu just passively allowed Akatsuki to manipulate her, but this was not the result he wanted. Now, the intensifying pleasure is only masking Miu's reasoning, and arousing her instinctual desires.

"Ah! You must not... ... if you go any further... ... Ahhh!"

"Do I still have to say it? Of course, this is to punish your slutty boobs, duh."

Still climbing to the highest peak Miu trembled, Akatsuki's tone was very firm, and hard-nosed.

"Wait and see, I would like to give you a taste of what lies beyond the limits, and suffer the ultimate pleasure."

And now -- A departure bell sounded.

Leaving is the super express train to the ends of paradise via hell, the climax express. The conductor for this train is the Rogue hero.

"Are you ready? This is the full course meal -- the infernal massage, lick, suck, poke, twist, pinch, and pull!"

Akatsuki was also ready to use the ultimate weapon -- fresh milk ... ...

Suddenly a figure approached --

"Go to hell alone, you <big>pervert</big>!"

Perhaps when Miu was late in returning, she got worried and came to look for her is what lead to this situation.

Listy grabbed a nearby frying pan and hit Akatsuki on the back of his head with all her might -- One full swing.

===Part 4===

"Ugh.....careless, I let my guard down."

Listy Sherfied sighed "Whew".

After she made it to the kitchen just in time to stop Akatsuki's disreputable behavior. Listy help Miu prepare some drinks and snacks. Then they prepared to return to their room on the second floor.

"S-sorry, Listy-san ... ..."

Half way up the stairs, Miu can not help but blush as she turned back to apologize.

Miu evidently heard Listy say "let my guard down" while she was taking to herself.

"Ah, n-not you......I didn't mean to blame you Miu-chan."

Listy quickly shook her head, she wasn't accusing Miu of secretly approaching Akatsuki.

"After all, that big pervert was in the wrong."

She was staring at the back of his head when she said that.

"How can you blame me? The backside of a women in the kitchen is a man's romantic dream."

After he perceive Listy's less friendly eyes, Akatsuki smiled nonchalantly.

"Tonight......no, from now on when we are in the kitchen your not allowed in."

Whatever his romance is it is not romance. The kitchen is for cooking, not flirting ...

Even in their own home they have to watch out for Akatsuki. Listy could not help but sigh, as she walked up the stairs behind Miu.

Miu walked up first holding drinks, Listy was holding a wooden tray full of snacks. Naturally they were both taking their time not to spill anything. Then Akatsuki who was bringing up the rear suddenly said:

"Hey, Listy what are you wearing.....it looks like my shirt."

With a little sigh he pointed that out.

"The other day, didn't we go and buy you some pajamas? Where are they?

"Umm......"

Oops, he noticed. The awkwardness and embarrassment made Listy's face immediately turned read -- the fact is she like the pajamas that Akatsuki bought.

Because they were bought just for her and no one else.

Of course, she wore them a few times.

At least that night after going to the mall in the commercial district, Miu and Listy specially wore their new pajamas and staged a fashion show for Akatsuki.

However, when she wears his shirts that smell like him it brings Listy an unprecedented sense of security.

For Listy who was raised in Alayzard, this is a strange and unfamiliar world. In her heart she is filled with an indescribable uneasiness. But, when she puts on one of his shirts, it is as if Akatsuki is standing beside her giving Listy immense courage. Allowing her to be no longer afraid of this world.

And today Chikage, Kuzuha, and Haruka have all come to stay at the Ouswa home.

All those girls have a very close relationship with Akatsuki and Miu.

And Listy believes that they all hold some degree of feelings towards Akatsuki, considerably friendly. Because of this constraint, the attitude of trio towards Akatsuki is also inconveniently positive, but she feels that Ousawa Akatsuki is definitely a romantic interest for them.

Even if they don't want to be Miu and Listy's enemies, they also hope Akatsuki will view them in a new light. Its not like Listy doesn't understand their feelings. After all Listy has experience being rejected by him once, and Miu holds the same feelings.

-- She hopes that Miu will be lenient, and leave a little bit of space in Akatsuki's heart for the her.

Listy feels that Chikage is a reliable person that she can depended on in this world, but at the same time a little uneasy about her being a competitor over Akatsuki.

When Akatsuki returned to their world, Miu developed profound feelings for him no less than Listy's. And build this in a snap of the fingers compared to the years Listy spent with Akatsuki in Alayzard. Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka surely have in the same way built a close relationship with Akatsuki.

Listy could not help thinking –- What about their existence causing her so much fear?

Perhaps looking though their eyes, she sees how her past self was with Akatsuki. Thinking that, Listy can not help but feel unease. This is not the conclusion she wants.

However, Listy once again doesn't have the courage declared "I like Akatsuki" to them either.

So as a means to tell the girls through concrete actions her feelings for Akatsuki, Listy choose -- to deliberately wear Akatsuki's shirt in front of them.

===Part 5===

It is a pathetic story Listy thought.

Her inner anxiety, and lack of self-confidence to not put her courage into words to express her feelings.

Even so, she still desperately insists on advocating her position.

Her despicable desire to monopoly him. This is not how a dignified Queen should behave, and would put her reputation as Sherfied's "greatest treasure" to shame.

".................."

Listy instinctively stopped on the stairs and looked down at Akatsuki.

"......As long as your happy, I do not care at all."

Maybe he sensed Listy's embarrassment, Akatsuki seamlessly remarked in passing.

"............Really?"

Listy felt the tenderness in his words and she turned back ahead. Then Akatsuki unabashedly laughed:

"Oh, do you not know? A woman wearing nothing underneath but his t-shirt is also a man's romantic dream. And from this angle -- there is a clear picture of your panties."

"-!"

As expected she can never let her guard down. Listy quickly removed one of her hands from tray that had the snacks on it, trying to cover her butt.

"All your romance is perverted nonsense!"

She lifted her right foot and was about to kick backwards at that moment.

But ......

"Wow, that was dangerous."

It would of have been easily avoided by Akatsuki.

"Ah... ... Wo wo woooooooooo!"

She lost her balance and wobbling on the stairs.

"-- Careful."

Akatsuki stuck out both his hands to support Listy's body -– All ten of his fingers grabbed Listy's butt.

"Eeehhhh! You, you why did you put your hands there!"

"No, this is surly just a reflex......a man's instinct is really scary."

"The really scary thing are the evil thoughts in your head right now!"

Listy was trying to escape from Akatsuki's grasp.

"Hey, don't move around. This is very dangerous."

Akatsuki said so, as he took a few steps forward to right beneath Listy and move his hands up and down.

"Ah ......"

Listy felt her body float into the air.

He lean back and used his knee as a fulcrum to lift her up into his arms -- the so-called princess carry.

"You ......! P...put me down!"

Listy instinctively twisted her body bashfully.

"I can't let you down the staircase is too narrow. The snacks might spill, and that would be bad. So, let me carry you up the stairs. Just make the best of it."

"Umm...... well, okay then."

Listy reluctantly did as he said.

"Listy-san, are you okay?"

Miu stopped ahead of them on the stairs, and anxiously looked back.

"Yeah, I'm fine......it just surprised me, sorry."

A little red in the face List nodded.

"Well.....we arrived."

He carried Listy to the second floor, and gently put her down on the floor.

Listy quickly fixed the shirt she was wearing.

"Umm.....Th-Thank you."

"Don't mention it. Hurry back, Izumi and the others are waiting for you."

While saying that Akatsuki opened the door of his room.

"Ah, yes. Its rude to let our guests wait too long."

Miu echoed.

"......I guess its almost time to conclude things."

Listy muttered. In very weak voice, that Akatsuki and Miu could barely hear.

"......Listy-san?"

"No, nothing, I'm fine... ... Okay, let's go."

She felt Miu's suspicious glance, and quickly shook her head, exposing guilty smile.

"Oh...... --- Huh?"

Suddenly, it seemed that Miu had noticed something about her body as she turned around.

To be precise -- about the lower part of her body.

"Eh？ What's the matter, Miu-chan?"

"Umm... ... If I'm wrong, please don't be offended."

Miu look a little uncomfortable as she responded to Listy cautiously.

"Listy-san, Down there probably......"

"Down there? What's wrong down there?"

Listy unaware of what happened looked down at her feet.

"No, umm....I didn't mean that. Down there... ... what are you wearing?"

"...........Eh?"

For a moment she didn't understand what Miu meant.

...... Huh?

And then she finally noticed that her lower body seemed to be exceptionally cool starting from a little while ago. It was exhilarating free, no restraint at all.

So ......

".................."

Listy stood there silently, and slide her hands down Akatsuki's shirt that she was wearing instead of pajamas.

".................."

Her palms slowly moved around, smoothly.

Upon confirming that there was no distinct boundary where the fabric and skin meet --

".................."

An ominous glint was on Listy's face as she jerked her head around.

"Good night! and try not to stay up too late."

Akatsuki said as he was about to enter his room.

He had a bath towel draped over both shoulders, and just a pair of shorts on.

At first glance, there seemed no place to put it.

However in one of the pockets a small piece of pink fabric stuck out. Listy suddenly realized that beyond a doubt, it was when he pick her up for the princess carry -–

But, before Listy could say something, Akatsuki was already in his room.

And "Click" the door was locked.

".................."

".................."

Listy stood there in the hallway speechless. Miu also stood beside her awkwardly silent, not knowing what to say next. They both stood there quietly in the hallway.

".................."

Listy silently walked in front of the his room.

After knocking the door twice, she then tried to open the door with no regards for an answer.

"Gachin"<ref> ガチンつ Trying to open the door sound</ref>

However, the door was locked from the inside, it wouldn't budge.

So ......

"......Umm, Listy-san?"

"...................................................Open the door."

After Listy asked in a low voice, then she took a deep breath, and with a power that could break the world record for spirometry:

"You, you perverted freak--! Open the door right now!"

Then she started hitting and pounding on the door. Her face turned red as she shouted herself hoarse.

Akatsuki was still unresponsive. Then in an attempt kick down the door she raised her right leg.

"N-no you can't Listy-san! You will be completely exposed!

Miu yelled aloud in a hurry.

"~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~!"

Without any other options, she bite down on her lower lip, while bitterly glaring at Akatsuki's door.

Its the middle of the night and at risk of disturbing the neighbors, Listy Sherfied snapped and shouted:

"Just you wait and see! Tomorrow then, when you walk out of your room it will be your reckoning!"

===Part 6===

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 2

2014-05-03T12:52:18Z

Talmain: /* Part 1 */

==Chapter 2 - Crossroad of Ideas==

===Part 1===

Babel is responsible for the management of all things related to alternate worlds.

Deep within the campus resides the engineering sector that studies the knowledge and technology of alternate worlds.

This place researches by combining technologies from this and different worlds to develop new technologies that current science cannot achieve alone.

The next day after the slumber party at the Ousawa home.

Akatsuki left the house and came to the engineering sector early in the morning.

The purpose of coming here was the regular maintenance of Sleipnir.

"It should be somewhere in this direction ....."

Akatsuki was causally driving down the road into the sector.

He was heading towards Kubota Kaito's workshop that visited once before.

The other day in the middle of the night -- Akatsuki was driving Sleipnir into town.

It just so happened that the convenience store he stopped at was robbed. Furthermore the criminals abducted a woman.

Upon arriving at the scene, Akatsuki pursued the getaway car. He eventually caught up with the kidnappers and saved the female hostage. In the process he destroyed their car and tossed several of the kidnappers into the ocean.

However, while pursuing them Akatsuki did the unthinkable. He drove Sleipnir on top of the water, not just the shoal of a beach but over several hundred feet of water.

Sleipnir is able to travel beyond the speed of sound with no obstructions at sea level -- because of those two factors, he can achieve the unimaginable.

Sleipnir lived up to Akatsuki's expectations. The motorcycle ran across the ocean as stable as a Mercedes-Benz driving on an asphalt road, and finally even climbed over the precipice of a cliff.<ref>In other words -- Drove up a wall.</ref>

Akatsuki marveled at the spectacular performance of Sleipnir, deepening his attachment towards it.

After returning home Akatsuki immediately thoroughly washed Sleipnir to avoid seawater corrosion.

However, there is a limit to the maintenance that can be done by an amateur.

If you really want what's best for your vehicle, it's best to have a professional look at it on a regular basis.

"Won't find a gas station mechanic able to inspect it."

The motorcycle's body was made of orichalcum, and was powered by spirits rather than gasoline.

Sleipnir's maintenance must be carried out by an expert with extraordinary knowledge.

There is only one person in the special autonomous region that Akatsuki can leave it with.

"......ah, made it here."

In front of the Showa era inspired automobile factory, Akatsuki parked Sleipnir.

"No way...there is no one here."

Since it's spring break for JPN Babel almost no one is on campus. At the entrance he asked the security guards about the circumstances. Apparently there is a large-scale system update tonight, and he also said that only a handful of staff members are still on campus.

In order for Akatsuki to avoid wasting a trip, he asked a guard to check the online database to confirm whether Kubota was on campus, and for the time being he was in his workshop.

"Eh..... Where are you old man?"

Although he is usually in his small workshop working on his hobbies, professor Kubota is also in charge of Babel's special systems, which he designed. It wa extremely likely that the professor was in a conference or conducting some research somewhere else.

Therefore Akatsuki cleared his mind, and searched the surrounding area for signs of life using Renkan Keikikou.

As long as Akatsuki meets someone once, he will basically never forget their Kei.

"......Good, seems to be no problems."

In front of the workshop Akatsuki was able to sense a familiar Kei, he was convinced Kubota was here.

"Old man, I'm coming in."

Without waiting for a reply, Akatsuki went into the workshop.

He saw a person he met before. The young man wearing overalls also noticed Akatsuki's presence.

"Oh, Ousawa-san long time no see."

"Hey -- is the old man here?"

"I think he is working in the back now, what do you want?"

"Oh, I want to have the old man do some maintenance on Sleipnir."

Akatsuki raised his thumb over his shoulder pointing -- outside the workshop.

"He is working on something right now, but I can ask the old man, okay?"

===Part 2===

"-Please wait here a minute."

The youth wearing overalls disappeared into the back of the workshop.

However, Akatsuki was not left all alone.

In fact, before Akatsuki arrived the youth wearing overalls was talking to another person.

So ......

"Yo Akki. Did you specially come here to ask the old man for maintenance? Also, its unlikely that you did something reckless, right?"

The previous visitor was Kaidou Motoharu, with a friendly smile he raised his right hand as to say hello.

When Akatsuki search the workshop for Kubota's kei, he had also sensed Kaidou's kei.

"You flatter me......"

Akatsuki returned with the same smile.

"The other evening you abducted an underage girl off the street, indeed that is just a little matter."

"A misunderstanding, it really was a misunderstanding. I believe the entire world considers the man who followed us is a bigger pervert, right? I walk a pure line."

"So an underage girl forced you into a dark alley, this is your so-called pure line. "

Akatsuki had a conversation with Kaidou in the back alley, and he remembers the appearance of young girl go-getter.

Then.....

"Believe it or not, she is in fact several years older than you or I."

"......Seriously?"

"Of course it's true. You should know you can't judge a woman's age from her outward appearance, even you know that, right Akki?"

"Ah, well."

Kaidou's did have a somewhat convincing argument.

But Akatsuki couldn't imagine that the petite girl was actually older than himself.

...... That means, Cecil may be a couple of years younger than me.

Akatsuki recalled an encounter that night with a peerless beauty. The probability is not high, but not impossible. Woman really are devilish and mysterious creatures.

Akatsuki was lost in thought .....

"-? Akki your all alone today? Usually you have several woman attending to you."

"Several woman attending to me? Don't exaggerate so much."

Akatsuki could not help but smile while shaking his head.

"Izumi, Class Rep and Vice President all spent the night at your house. It seems several people had a lot of fun, perhaps they are still in bed right now."

This morning Akatsuki woke up, went downs stairs and found no one else was up yet. After waiting some time, they still didn't get out of bed. Without any other choice he cooked and had breakfast his own. Also before leaving he knock-knock on their door and still no response.

It seemed like nothing was wrong when he check their Kie in the room, but just to be sure Akatsuki gently opened the door to confirm they were safe. He was surprised to find everyone lying side by side on the bed. They were all sleeping weirdly with something like a faraway look on there faces, probably because of a happy dream.

"......It seems the Vice President has already left."

Early in morning, he thought he felt Haruka's kei leaving the house.

And sure enough, when he entered the room Haruka wasn't there.

However, she left a note on the table saying she was otherwise engaged and had to leave early.

On the back of the note she had wrote "last night was really fun" and "thank you", Akatsuki was very pleased. It seems that Haruka decided to join their group, and last night wasn't all for nothing.

Through last night's Party, we hoped to cultivate a strong sense of friendship.

But her last sentence she wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" was a little difficult to understand.

After he disentangled Chikage's heart, Akatsuki accidentally fell asleep and has absolutely no idea what happened.

Maybe all the girls played a game of chance right after that.

Akatsuki drew two conclusions while looking at Miu's unladylike appearance that she was sleeping in.

She must be dreaming about baseball or boxing.

"Oh, your relationship seems to be pretty good."

Kaidou laughed.

"– And by the way, I just saw the Vice President walked into the school building."

"Hmm ...... so?"

"...... Huh? Akki, isn't your response a little too weak?"

"What do you mean?"

Akatsuki was slow to understand the situation.

"The other day.....when we met in the streets, you asked me if I was planning on killing the Vice President? and just now I said I saw the Vice President, could it be that your not worried?"

Kaidou replied.

"......Oh, now I get it"

Akatsuki said with a wry smile.

"At that time, I made it clear that I didn't intend on making you into my enemy."

".....I probably said that."

Kaidou thought Akatsuki's reaction was anticlimactic.

"You where actually very clear-cut. Ackki at that time.....the murderous intent towards me was really scary. I thought you always somewhat skeptical of me, now it seems that you sort of trust me?"

"You think too much. If what you said is true, it is not necessary to worry; if what you say is a lie, i would just kill you, no problems."

Kaidou dropped his shoulder feeling extremely disappointed, Akatsuki laughed "Oh".

"--Is it possible that it was just a lie?"

He staring at Kaidou with eyes filled with murderous rage.

But ......

Kaidou lowers his shoulders dodging Akatsuki's glance, while smiling wryly warding it off.

"Come on Akki, I'm not stupid enough to tell you directly –- Oh!"

While in the middle of talking his cell phone started ringing.

Akatsuki couldn't see the caller ID on the LCD screen.

"Uwa......"

Kaidou had slightly cramped expression as he glance at Akatsuki.

"You don't have to worry about me, answer the phone."

Akatsuki motioned to Kaidou to picked up the phone.

The scene from the dark alley repeated itself, just this time the roles were reversed.

"You have a pained look, the caller seems to be a troublesome character."

"Yes, a very troublesome and scary women."

Kaidou roughly replied, and grudgingly pressed the call button.

"......Hey, it's me. It's okay, you can ... ... before you called you should already know where I am, and what is to be done, right? --EH, What? You are a troublesome and scary women?"

Kaidou was surprised, and momentarily matches Akatsuki eyes.

"No, I would never say such a thing... ... Haha ... ... "

Then he turned his back to Akatsuki, letting out some dry laughter.

After Kaidou waved, he stated heading towards the back of Kubota's workshop.

He just watched as Kaidou's back disappeared from the other side of the garage.

Ousawa Akatsuki could not help muttering:

"Troublesome and scary women... ... Sounds like that guy doesn't have an easy time."

===Part 3===

As Kaido just left, a burly man suddenly appeared in front of Akatsuki. He was wearing oil-stained overalls, and a little stubbly beard with a rough-hewn face.

At first glance he look to everyone like a obstinate father figure -- Kubota the owner of the workshop.

".....I'm waiting."

Kubota coldly said, before going over to Akatsuki.

Then went straight to Sleipnir parked outside the workshop.

He is not in a bad mood. Akatsuki knows that Kubota always has this type of attitude.

So Akatsuki nonchalantly followed behind him.

"I'm sorry old man.....Even during spring break, you must be very busy with various things."

"I don't particularly mind. In the first place I handed it over to you, and I suppose i should be charge of its maintenance."

"Can't thank you enough. I know nothing about machines, I would just ruined it."

After going outdoors, Kubota immediately started checking its condition.

First he looked over every inch of Sleipnir with the naked eye.

"......You seem to treasure this like a baby."

"Would you? I ride up mountains and on top of oceans."

Akatsuki answered.

After all, he came to ask Kubota for maintenance mainly because of driving it on top the water the for quite some time.

Admittedly, it might be difficult say that he believed in Sleipnir's ability to take action, but no to go as far as to cherish.

But ......

"A professional technician at a glance can see what type of the attitude rider has towards their vehicle. Although a little rough, but not to the point of destroying it."

"Uhm, I guess your right."

"The most important thing is that you enjoy the ride, Such rider's intention are transmitted to the machine. In particular this guy, who picks its owner. At least in my eyes, this ill-tempered and unruly guy is in a fairly good mood today."

"Is it?"

"Uhm ... To be able to meet an owner worthy of trust, you would also be happy."

Kubota said as he finished the visual inspection.

"There shouldn't be any problems...... but to be prudent, still have to conduct a detailed inspection. And by the way, you should take this opportunity to link with AD as well. "

"Thanks, but link with my AD?"

"Vice President Nanase should have given you a new AD, right? "

"Ah, you mean this thing?"

Akatsuki pointed at his wristband.

-- It's a new AD that Haruka gave him the other day before going to Alayzard.

Originally he needed seven AD's to activate his black magic sword, but now he only needs this new model.

The new model was originally going to given out at the end of spring break -- the scheduled start to the new year to the students, but in the fight against Phil/ Zahhaku during the ranking tournament Akatsuki's older model AD broke. So Kubota had the new type of AD delivered to him ahead of schedule.

Kubota confirmed that Akatsuki was wearing the new AD.

"Whether in the old or new AD, it uses the same telepathic stone as Sleipnir. The biggest difference between old AD and the new AD, in that the former can lift the restrictions according to user's will, and a new features that allows your uniform or other clothes can directly turn into combat clothes."

"I have somewhat heard about that."

Akatsuki looked at the new AD.

When she handed me this, I remember have had received a similar explanation from Haruka.

"In short, the new model reacts quicker than the old to the user consciousness."

Kubota added.

"As long as the new AD and Sleipnir's telepathic wave lengths are synchronize to the same frequency, even if both are in separate locations, you can also convey your consciousness through the AD. "

"You mean I can remotely control Sleipnir?"

"Yes."

Kubota nodded, surprised by that Akatsuki whistled.

"This seems to be quite a useful feature."

But ......

"This ferocious looking motorcycle driving unmanned down the road in city is sure to terrify any passer by's on the street. Probably the traffic cops would immediately be called to stop it."

"I can't deny "possibility, but this is a function that in case of an emergency you can call upon the power of this guy to help you weather the storm. At the same time, I believe this guy is happy to have this feature. Either way, it is up to you to determine whether or not is the right occasion to use it."

"Oh ... ... Well, please do that. "

Akatsuki said while looking at Sleipnir.

"If this guy can have greater functionality, naturally it is going to be happier. "

At the same time, Akatsuki handed over his AD to Kubota.

"About how long will it take?"

"That depends, however is seems your synchronization is still good, so it shouldn't take that much time. I'll do the adjustment and this guy's maintenance at the same time, but probably wont be done until this evening. "

"Well that being the case, I guess I will have to find a place to pass the time."

Akatsuki bowed his deep in thought.

"......"

Suddenly, Kubota looked at the Akatsuki not saying a word.

"......EH? Old man what's wrong? Beating around the bush isn't your style. You're always unfriendly and stern, and do not hesitate to tell it how it is. I don't want to play a guessing game with you."

Akatsuki could not help but frown.

"Since idle is idle......"

Kubota still had on a poker face.

"In the spirit of saving some time why don't you assist me a little -- Ousawa Akatsuki"

===Part 4===

Akatsuki's was taken by Kubota to a facility built on the edge of the engineering sector. It had a gigantic open space comparable to the school's arena.

"- What is this place?"

"Its one of my labs mainly used to test each system."

"Oh ... ...after all Old man, your true identity is great professor of Babel."

Akatsuki said, as he looked round.

".....So, why bring me to such a place? and what do you want me to do?"

"To test a newly developed combat program."

Kubota answered.

"You should have received combat training lessons, right?"

"Well, a couple of times."

Akatsuki said with a wry smile, suddenly remembered something.

"The first class training program went out of control and caused a lot of controversy."

The training program level was significantly increased to the point the students couldn't withstand the power of the summoned chicken snake beast they were to fight against. The program even refused accept all commands until it finally went on a rampage.

It develops into a seriously dangerous situation as a lot of students fall victim to petrifaction though the cry of the chicken snake beast. When Akatsuki got wind of it in another arena next to that one, he rushed over and defeated the beast.

-- Of course, the person responsible was not the program's designer.

The student terrorist belonged to the same B class as Akatsuki, Tanaka. He intentionally set the program to go out of control.

"--What do you want me to do exactly? Want me to test a new more stable training program? "

"It is indeed a fighting program, but it has nothing to do with practical combat training used for teaching. "

Kubota operated the control panel set in the wall.

"The existing training programs focus on building team chemistry and acquiring practical experience. This new program's purpose is to enhance an individuals fighting capabilities. In order to avoid confusion, just call it an "exercise program."

"Hmm......Okay."

In short, it is a physical education training program, or an exercise program like a sports club training activity.

Although the purpose of both is movement, compared to the former academic course, the latter's focuses is more on strengthening and developing an individual's ability.

However, Babel has always divided people into groups, and the staff is unlikely to force a student to receive training. As long as a student gets enough basic educational subjects credits, their next phase of development is left to the student's discretion.

Therefore Babel school clubs are as varied as any other schools, big and small, liberal arts course to the physical education clubs, as long as a student of Babel you can freely sign up and join any club. Of course, choose not to belong to any club is also allowed. Akatsuki is currently in the go home club.

But the school is also opens the training facilities during non-school hours for any students that wants to enhance their ability to fight and raise their class in the ranking tournament. Kubota has further developed a separate combat program for individuals.

"-- No way, Are they going to mandatory enforce all students to become stronger from now on?"

The students and the staff in Babel certainly have the possibility of being dispatched as soldiers to the battlefield in case of an emergency.

However recently, COCOON's position as an administrator of the world was rock-solid, and the authority of Babel is also very high, there are now very little wars and conflicts around the world, almost no need to send in troops.

And Babel is an educational institutions, and not a military force.

At least nominally it is true.

"For a fighter like me, I have no objection. But some of Babel students are peaceful and try to avoid fighting, even those people must receive mandatory training?"

Akatsuki's tone revealed an obvious displeasure.

"No, you are mistaken."

The expressionless Kubota shook his head.

"But during the last ranking tournament the other day, didn't an unidentified higher dimension being appear?"

"Ah ......"

Akatsuki nodded. Kubota was talking about a young person who was sent after Miu from Alayzard, Phil Barnett. When Phil changed into a dragon he was defeat at the hands of Akatsuki.

"That Dragon, right?"

"Perhaps it was its considerable size, but when they suspend the tournament almost all the students and staff that took refuge saw that dragon flying over the streets. Although there were no eyewitness that Ousawa Akatsuki took down the dragon, rumors having been running rampant between the students and faculty ..... "

Kubota said.

"As a result, a small number of students and staff have put in requests -- hoping to get stronger. Even if they can't defeat a dragon, or reach the same level as the Ousawa Akatsuki, if something happens they don't want to sit on the sidelines and watch."

After a short pause ......

"Do you understand? These people have been inspired by you--Ousawa Akatsuki."

"Me ......?"

"Yes. You were the first person in Babel's history during the Norn screening to be screened as the "true hero", and you are able to stand toe to toe with the student council, and then during the ranking tournament you defeated the gigantic Dragon. A portion of the schoolgirls sees you as romantic interest, and some people acknowledge your strength and wish to emulate you."

After finishing setting up the control panel, Kubota look at Akatsuki.

"Ready. Come with me, I'll teach you what to do."

"I get that, and I think its a honor to become the motivated for others to become strong, but in my heart I'm not that happy...... "

Akatsuki sighed, then he walk over to Kubota's side.

-- While in Alayzard, Leon was worship as the hero and Akatsuki, the rogue hero, was just boy with a sword looking up to him.

...... Headache.

Becoming the target of worship is definitely not a bad thing.

However, the thought of his fighting spirit inspired everyone, even a pacifist to strive to follow suit. In his heart, nevertheless he feels a little sorry.

Akatsuki has never claimed to be a Hero, in peacetime he would abandon it and deliberately vilify his own image. However, there are still many young admirers who would enter the army, and lose their lives on the battlefield.

If you include the people Akatsuki doesn't know, the number should be quite considerable.

Becoming a symbol of hope is the inescapable fate of a Hero.

Due to their existence, the ironic fate is that more people will lose their lives.

"--I don't know how you will spend your time in this world, or what you will try to accomplish."

Kubota said:

"As long as you continue to fight and continue to win, there undoubtedly will be more people looking up to you. In fact, you don't have to take responsibility for those people, or be concerned with how it effects the world, but--"

"...... I know."

Akatsuki nodded.

"I still have to be true to myself, and because of that I have no choice. Even if someone was to changed because of me, I still can't run away."

In the end, what does it mean to shoulder someone else's feelings......

Ousawa Akatsuki already somewhat knows.

So he firmly said:

"The only thing I can do for them now, is to continue to be myself, and will live up to their expectations."

===Part 5===

After roughly explaining to Akatsuki how to use the terminal to control the program, Kubota left the facility.

"It is a really strange development, huh......Exercise Program."

Akatsuki smiled wryly.

Well good. Until Sleipnir's maintenance is complete, he has time to kill, so might as well take this opportunity to move around a little.

Therefore, Akatsuki looked around this place again.

This is a huge space, in addition to the special barrier that converts psychical damage to mental damage the ceilings, walls, and floors also seem to be covered with a barrier that absorbs physical damage and magic. Akatsuki tried to hit a nearby wall.

After a loud bang, he clearly felt his hand hit the wall.

But ......

"Not even a scratch, huh......."

It seems even if he went on a rampage the laboratory would be safe.

Akatsuki's AD is still having its wavelength adjusted, so he is currently wearing another AD provided by Kubota. He put on the new uniform he got from Haruka last night.

He hopes this will be a decent workout –- but it depends on the opponent.

"-- Well, either way, lets get started."

Akatsuki turned to face the Control Panel on the wall.

In Kubota's exercise program, it seems you can select your opponents strength depending on the purpose of the exercise.

The system first measures the persons fighting ability, then change its strength accordingly. On top of that, there are another three modes to choose from.

"NORMAL" the strength of the fighter and opponent are equal. To win the fighter is expected to enhance combat abilities.

"EASY" the strength of the fighter is greater than the opponent. It is usually used for testing weapons or correcting war strategies.

"HARD" the strength of the fighter is weaker than the opponent. The opponent significantly increases its strength for a short period of time.

On default the system automatically choose the appropriate option, but fighter can choose the type of enemy.

Of course, because of Akatsuki's personality, naturally he want to do hard mode, but .....

"Ah, the Old man wanted me to test out the tutorial first. To test out the strength recognition software on a low-level opponent, a warm up then......"

Without a choice, Akatsuki reluctantly pressed the start button on the LCD screen.

Then numerous particles of light began to gather in the center of the laboratory.

The light particles gradually began to take shape, creating a gigantic bird much larger than normal.

He was looking at a cockatrice.<ref>Chicken snake beast</ref>

"......Are you kidding me? A cockatrice? This level of a monster is supposed to be a warm up? Skip it. "

Akatsuki disapproved of the cockatrice, and went back to the control panel.

"Oh... ... this one? Nah... ... What about this?"

Akatsuki was still looking at the LCD screen, when the cockatrice suddenly screamed.

Low and heavy footsteps could be heard, the beast was approaching him at an alarming rate.

"-- Noisy."

Akatsuki used his AD to instantly summon a black magical sword -- the <Demon sword>.

He swung the sword down behind his back. The flash of his sword, instantly chopped the cockatrice in half.

"....."

It became particles of light and disappeared without a trace.

His AD also respond to Akatsuki intention to fight, and automatically switched his uniform to combat clothes.

"Oh...... these new clothes look just like the Demon King outfit I wore our there."

After countless battles in Alayzard, the AD determined these were the clothes most suitable for Akatsuki.

At the end of the tutorial a messages displayed on the screen.

"Give me a break Old man. This isn't a way to pass the time, its simply a waste of time, okay?"

With a bitter face Akatsuki continued with the control panel. He change the system to hard mode, and now is searching the list of opponents that would seems the most interesting to fight.

Goblin, ogres, orc, cyclops, minotaur, gryphon, cerberus.

The screen showed beasts in the same family as the cockatrice, but.....

"......Not interested."

These monsters levels aren't that much different from the cockatrice.

But still with the level monsters fighting it would be no fun at all. Since you want me to test it out, a strong one would be best.

"Nothing decent, huh......?"

Perhaps further down the list the monsters will be stronger. After thinking that, Akatsuki advanced to bottom of the list.

The last monster was --

"What is this ......UNKNOWN DRAGON?"

Akatsuki moved the cursor over it.

While hovering over the icon the detailed data was displayed, Alayzard's evil dragon Zahark.

"During the ranking tournament he must of secretly captured its data. "

"Hmm", Akatsuki forced a smile.

But according to Kubota, some the teachers and students who witnessed Zahark wanted to get stronger, this is probably why the exercise program was born. It might be significant for them if Zahark were to be listed in the program.

And to Akatsuki, he was definitely a powerful enemy.

Plus in hard mode, Zahark's power undoubtedly will higher now.

"However..... to fight it right here?"

Akatsuki look around to confirm the size of laboratory.

It is a large space, but the space might be a little tight since Zahark was well over twenty meters. If it tried to spread its wings, it simply would not be able to fly around.

For others who wanted to challenge Zahark, the spatial conditions would be very advantageous to them. However in Akatsuki's eyes who wants a good challenge, it totally is not the case.

"That sucks......"

So Akatsuki scroll up the list again, scrolling all the way back to the first page. Until he was pointing the cursor over the Goblin's options.

"Really is useless....."

Akatsuki sighed, and once again moved down the list, returning to Zahark's options.

"Ah... ... what's this all about?"

Akatsuki was stunned for a moment.

He press the menu and nothing happened, Akatsuki pushed it several times, then pushed the right and above options, etc., only to find at the bottom menu option was not Zahark, and there was a new screen never seen before.

"Hey, this is not broke, right?"

While staring at the screen he got an ominous feeling, unexpectedly at the top of the screen it read.

"DEBUG.....What is debug mode？"

It is a special screen only for developers.

It seemed to be because of his indiscriminate actions, unfortunately –- correction, fortunate he hit the jackpot.

By changing the parameters of the program, you can intensity the strength of the program.

"The level limits... ... the difficulty... ... aha, ultimate mode. This looks like fun. "

Akatsuki also search around for some more interesting options, but didn't see any other.

"It seems like a hidden boss and not on the list.....--eh? "

Akatsuki noticed in the lower right corner of the screen in debug mode there was an unnatural data space.

"......"

Nothing was displayed on the screen, but he couldn't look away for some reason. He did wondered why there was such a thing, however it seemed like the space was calling out to him.

Akatsuki subconsciously move the cursor over.

Then he selected the blank space for some reason.

And simultaneously the the blank space now displayed a name.

"G · OUSAWA."

"This is ......"

A little skeptical, Akatsuki pressed the button.

Final confirmation -- YES.

After finally choosing, light particles once again gathered in middle of the laboratory.

Akatsuki's opponent soon appeared before his eyes.

If a person just met Akatsuki for the first time, they might be able to mistake him with this young person. The youth's appearance is almost exactly the same as Akatsuki.

His eye color, physique, hair, and even his fearless smile are a spitting image.

-- However, if you look closely there is little difference between the two.

The youth is slightly taller than Akatsuki, and his hairstyle is different.

Also he has a longer Japanese sword in his hands than Akatsuki.

The youth isn't Akatsuki.

However, it is not a accidental resemblance. Ousawa Akatsuki recognizes the man in front of him.

Akatsuki slowly said:

"Father--"

Exactly.

His opponent was Akatsuki's father -- a young Ousawa Gouki.

===Part 6===

"So it turns out like this.....Now I see what Old man Kubota meant."

The time when Akatsuki attempted to tame Sleipnir .....

Kubota said he knew a little bit about Gouki.

.....Oh, that's right

Kubota and Gouki should be about the same age.

Those two people were both around Akatsuki's age, probably the same age of the Gouki standing in front of him, when they were summoned to an alternate world is just getting started. Babel had not been organized yet, and also there weren't that many people who returned from another world. At that time, if those two meet after going through similar circumstances, is would be very natural if they became friends.

"Okay, however that's not why I am here...... "

Akatsuki raised his Black Sword, and took a step forward.

He laughed a little.

"Even if it's just a computer program......I will not miss this opportunity to compete with you! "

With a loud roar, Akatsuki made the first move.

He launch himself forward at full speed.

Closing the distance between the two in no time, then he put all his power into one strike.

But ......

The computer generated Gouki slightly waved his Japanese sword.

"Gakiiiiiin--"

A metallic sound rang out as the Demon sword and Japanese sword slammed together.

"Uhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

Akatsuki's body was sent flying more than a dozen feet backwards.

It was too late for him to adjust his body in the air, he slammed into the wall.

"Gahhh......!"

The strong impact in his back, forced all the oxygen out of his lungs.

He stop breathing for a moment, because of the special barrier there was no possibility that the wall was broken.

However the impact on the human body was not lost. Even so, Akatsuki withstood the pain and got off the ground.

"...... Aha, this is more like it."

Akatsuki laughed fearlessly.

His opponent is one of the most powerful people in the world, and is one of the people Akatsuki must defeat.

Even if this is a hopeless battle, he cannot pass on this a rare fight.

The difficulty of training programs adjusts according to the user's strength, In NORMAL mode the enemies would be evenly matched with the user. However, Gouki is part of debug mode, and appeared as a blank space. It is on a completely different level than the rest.

Then.....the different between himself and his father's power at that time was so much.

Ousawa Akatsuki doesn't actually know how big of a gap in strength there is between him and his father or his brother.

However ......

If he were to able to defeat a young version of his father, it would be tantamount to obtaining the right to challenge those two people.

But on the contrary, if he can't against a virtual opponent, let alone a copy of his father, there is no point. The genuine Gouki would have over many years accumulated much more experience, and is probably a lot stronger.

Plus it is safe to assume that his physical condition is unlikely to decline because of age.

At that very moment Akatsuki thought this was a fight he absolutely can't lose.

-- However, the spectacle that appeared before his eyes was incredible.

The Japanese sword in Gouki's hands disappeared, as if saying it does not need a weapon to face this level an enemy. The computer generated Gouki stood firm with a fearless smile.

"How dare you look down on me ......"

Akatsuki confronted the calm Gouki, unable to hide his inner anger.

"Good, I prefer using my hands anyway... ... Come on!"

He released his magic sword, and walk over to Gouki empty handed. And then at an arm's distance away he stopped.

"I'm a the challenger, so I get the first strike."

After saying that, Akatsuki immediately channeled renkan keikikou.

Concentrating all the kei inside his body into his right fist.

"--Eat my fist, FATHER!"

He drives his right fist into Gouki's face.

"Bakii!"

A dull thud could be heard.

However, even after receiving Akatsuki's fist, Gouki never moved as much as one step from where he was standing.

He stood there grinning at Akatsuki, then in a similar fashion gave Akatsuki a right hook.

"Gah -- Gaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

He felt an acute pain running through his abdomen as he looked down at the ground.

However, he didn't see Gouki standing there.

"Crap -- Above!"

Akatsuki reflexively punches behind himself.

After a muffled bang, he clearly felt the impact of hitting his target.

However his attack didn't land, it was blocked.

Akatsuki turn around after his punch, only to see a furious Gouki with an impending kick awaiting.

He had no time to either defend nor evade.

Gouki's kick landed cleanly, smashing Akatsuki into floor with a vengeance.

===Part 7===

Kubota Kaito was watching the spectacle a little ways away.

After returning to the workshop, Kubota monitored the laboratory through a holographic image projected midair while silently doing the maintenance on Sleipnir and linking the AD.

"......"

He even saw Akatsuki accidentally enter into debug mode, Kubota never made a move. After all, Akatsuki choose it on his own.

Even if Akatsuki is at a disadvantage, even if he is in a life-threatening situation, Kubota doesn't have any reasons to stop it.

On the screen, Gouki was just standing there while Akatsuki was laying on the floor. He was slowly rising to his feet. Kubota was watching Akatsuki's expression, it was still composed and he not lost his will to fight.

"......Good."

Kubota muttered.

Not that he had asked him directly, but Kubota Kaito knows what Ousawa Akatsuki's goal is and what he is fighting for.

-- And perhaps what he will do in the future.

That's why, for the possibility of teaching Akatsuki he put in a debug mode.

"The goals you set for yourself and the ideals you set for yourself to live by... ... however only a very small number of people are able to keep that willpower. Ousawa Akatsuki, if you really are unwilling to compromise, if you really are unwilling to back down –-"

Kubota pointed at the screen towards Akatsuki.

"That's a hero's aesthetica, the power to overcome all obstacles. At least that's how the man standing before your eyes did it."

He paused for a moment.

"Gouki's program is based on a tenth of his power during those days. Even if you beat a higher dimensional being during the ranking tournament comparable in strength, maybe even stronger. If you can't win against that Gouki, how can you possibly stand in front of that man now?"

===Part 8===

When Miu finally opened her eyes its was already noon.

However, that was not the reason she overslept.

It was because last night's "Test of courage" stimulation was too strong.

When Akatsuki was half asleep, he mercilessly gave the four pleasure until they collapsed from the bliss.

The girls were incapable of resisting, they had no choice but to accept it and fall into deep sleep.

Only Kuzuha was able to escaped the magic hands of Akatsuki, however it was Chikage that brought the aroma essential oil that led to the drunken deep sleep state. The only exception was Haruka.

When she woke up Haruka had already left the Ousawa home, however she did leave behind a note.

It said she borrowed the bathroom, and had a prior engagement to go to.

Haruka seemed to have escaped any damage of sexual berserker mode of the half asleep Akatsuki.

Miu herself doesn't know how she did it.

......Umm......can't remember much of anything......

At that time with Chikage and Listy, Miu's body and mind were completely under the control of the raging storm of pleasure by Akatsuki. After losing consciousness, it is no wonder that she can't remember what happened last night.

Akatsuki had already got up before everyone and had gone out. She thought that he mentioned something about needing maintenance for Sleipnir, so now he should be Babel. However, the truth about last night is now more and more of a mystery.

-- However, at the bottom of the note, Haruka wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" After reading that, Miu was comforted a little. Akatsuki did do other things, however she is afraid to find out exactly what.

"......"

Just when Miu was contemplating.

"......Ousawa-san?"

Suddenly, someone called her name. She turned and looked towards the voice to find it was Kuzuha. Miu quickly regained her awareness.

"Oh, s-sorry. It's nothing, I'm just staring into space....."

Miu had stopped moving her hands. Right now, Miu was combing Kuzuha's hair using a brush.

Because of Akatsuki teasing last night, everybody woke up with a lot of sweat. Like Haruka the first thing they did was have good bath. The four girls divided into two groups, the first was Miu and Kuzuha.

After they bathed, it was Listy and Chikage's turn to use the bathroom. Miu and Kuzuha were fixing their appearance.

.....She called me Ousawa-san, Ah .....

Miu stared at Kuzuha's back sitting in front of her, Miu concealed her inner regret.

After wake up this morning, she had gone back to how she normally calls her name. Apparently, it seem that she doesn't remember a thing from last night.

That was probably impossibility anyway. Kuzuha at that time got fairly drunk off the effects of Chikage's aroma. But, at last Kuzuha, who doesn't let out her feelings, expressed her true feelings. After finally learning her true feelings, she still couldn't do anything.

...... Of course not.

Miu nodded.

"Hey....."

She took the initiative to talk to her irreplaceable friend sitting before her:

"Kuzuha......your hair is very beautiful."

Then,

"Huh--? "

Kuzuha turned her head back to look at Miu.

She had a slightly surprised expression, Miu sat there nonchalantly.

"Are you feeling alright, Kuzuha?"

This was the second time she called her by her first name with a calm tone.

However, since Kuzuha has no recollection of what happened last night, so Miu's move was very abrupt.

Kuzuha's inner desire had unexpectedly come true, and in that moment her cheeks turned red.

"...... No, nothing."

She turned her face forward looking somewhat embarrassed. After seeing such cute behavior, Miu put on a mischievous smile.

"Huh? Kuzuha, somehow your face is all red."

She softly hugged Kuzuha from behind, and lightly tokes her cheek.

Miu actions were implying that she also wants Kuzuha to call her by her name.

Then without a choice Kuzuha sighed.

"Its annoying to say nothing ... ... Miu."

Although the tone somewhat awkward, Kuzuha finally address her as Miu.

Then Miu smiled more brightly and pulled Kuzuha in closer.

No matter how precocious, Kuzuha is still just a kid.

-- And such a cute one at that.

Miu like a spoiled child began to tease Kuzuha.

"One more time Kuzuha ......okay, I want you to call me Miu again."

".....Unpleasant, hurry up and help me with my hair."

"Unless you call me Miu. Come on, hurry up."

"Don't just push someone's head into your chest, okay? You cow."

"Don't be like that! Your response is too cold now!"

Kuzuha said in a awkward way, Miu instinctively raised her voice resentful.

At this time ......

"–-Help, save me!"

The living room door suddenly flung open, and Listy ran in only with a bath towel.

"L-listy-san what happened? "

Miu asked, however Listy only blushed.

"Chikage said she wanted to wash my back, but then –-"

"Oh......""......It's not surprising. "

Both Miu and Kuzuha somewhat understood, as their eyes met for a second.

"There was no need run out so fast, was there?"

Chikage also followed wrapped up in a towel with a wry smile on her face.

After seeing Chikage, Miu can't help thinking--Chikage really had changed a little.

Maybe some weight came off her shoulder's, she looks happier than she was. Thinking back, Chikage has always been considerate of other people's needs. Although her behavior now seems to Miu a little unnatural.

......Must be that person did something.

Miu let out an smile filled with trust.

Akatsuki didn't simply sexual harass everyone last night, rather created a situation in which everyone would have to band together with Chikage, through actions and words to completely free her heart.

The same way that person help Miu up till now.

While she thought "Thank you Akatsuki" in her heart, Miu can't help but say:

"Chikage-san that's no good.....because Listy-san isn't immune to that sort of thing yet."

"From the sound of that sentence, it seems that you have produced immunity, right Miu ....."

Kuzuha said, then......

"Eh--" "Oh ......"

Listy and Chikage both noticed the change in Kuzuha at the same time, and both opened their eyes wide.

Chikage respond immediately.

"You said? Oh ....... "

"..................W-what?"

Chikage now has mischievous smile, as if finding a new toy to play with.

She leaned in close to reduced the height difference to Kuzuha eye level.

"Oh, hello there miss heartless, Kuzuha ..... earlier you called Miu by her first name."

"Uhm..... If you don't mind, can I also call you by your first name."

Kuzuha face turned red as she looked away from the embarrassment.

"Chikage ...... Like that, right?"

But ......

"With this perfunctory tone, how are you going to heal my broken heart?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 010.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......Then what do you want me to do?"

Kuzuha asked timidly while glancing up at Chikage.

"Well.....call me Chikage-oneechan in a exceptionally cute voice."

".......O-okay. You can get lost right now, stupid."

"Wow, rebellious."

Chikage smiled wryly, then shrugged her shoulders and stood up immediately.

"Listy, we haven't finished washing yet, come back to the bath with me."

"B-but wait..... Chikage？"

Chikage ignored the confused glances from Listy, and grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her out of the living room.

While watching them interacting in their own way, Miu mumbled: "I'm glad ...... "

Letting Chikage organize a sleep over here, really was the right decision. It looks like everyone got closer after all.

The only regret is probably that Akatsuki and Haruka aren't here right now.

Miu really wants to stick out her chest and loudly tell Akatsuki.

We've become really good friends.

But ......

"......I wonder if Haruka is all right?"

Kuzuha heard what Miu muttered, anxiously she said:

"She said she was going to be over latter, but her friendship with the other members of the student council should be deeper than with us. If a student Council Member strongly urge her to stay, I don't know if she'll change her mind....."

"--Don't worry about it, Kuzuha."

Miu said so in a assertive tone, because she has absolute confidence.

Last night we promised to support and help each other from now on.

At that time, in Haruka's eyes wasn't a hint of hesitation nor a lie.

===Part 9===

Early this morning, when Haruka Nanase left the Ouswa home she promised herself that she would be return.

On the very top floor of JPN Babel is the student council's room.

Currently there's only Haruka inside the room.

It already past noon, Ryohei and Minami are out for lunch.

Although they both invited Haruka, but she had turned them down.

In order to protect Akatsuki, and to protect her other friends, Haruka is finally going to fulfill the commitment she made to herself after returning from Alayzard.

On her desk was a plate with her name and her official position on it.

"--By doing this.....it's over."

Haruka used the keyboard to shut down her computer.

After she was sure that the computer was completely off, she quietly sighed.

Haruka looked around at the items on her desk --

All this in three days, while performing the duties of the student council, she compiled the data by herself.

Who ever takes over after me, will be able to quickly adapt with these documents and materials.

The documents were printed out put in a folder, a folder was saved on a flash drive, and also there was a system backup on the network server.

"Then ......"

Haruka clutched her left breast.

Her uniform had a breast pocket, in which was an envelope.

In a little while, Kyoya will appear in the student council room.

Over the past few days, Kyoya also seemed particularly busy and she did not have the chance to properly talk with him. But yesterday before she went to the Ouswa home she fortunately met him in the hallway. Kyoya had said when he had time to spare he promised to talk with her.

After Haruka looking at her wrist watch, she slowly stood up from her chair and looked around the room. At the scenery she got so used to seeing.

It is place that Haruka Nanase will cherished forever.

"It's laughable.....me resigning. I am reluctant to leave me this place, but it is for the best."

Haruka said, with a wry smile.

The student council vice-president and the discipline chairman, were the important positions that Haruka Nanase held in JPN Babel.

Before Kyoya was a member of the COCOON, who managed this world, he asked her to join the student council -- Haruka immediately accepted the invitation.

-- The young boys and girls who are summoned to alternate world obtain special abilities when they return.

They are the hope for a better future for mankind, however they possess powerful abilities that some people view as extremely dangerous. Their situation can be said to be very difficult.

No matter how reluctant, alternate world returnees cannot change this fact.

To protect the returnees special institutions exists in each country of the G7, just like the special autonomous region of Babel.

COCOON in essence oversees Babel. COCOON regardless of its age is active in the political arena of each country in the world. Their status in Babel is not just a student, but rather chief executives of the plan for the world.

COCOON provides assistance to administer Babel, and all of them are adults.

-- But, throughout the Babel's all over the world the only exception is JPN Babel. Hikami Kyoya did not have to throw away his status as a student, and conducts the management of the organization as a student council president.

Babel protects practically only boys and girls in their teens.

Moreover, these teenagers were suddenly summoned to alternate worlds with no warning. They had to struggle to survive, and desperately fight to find a way back home. After they barely manage to get back to their original world, they are forced into special autonomous regions.

For physically and mentally immature adolescents this is undoubtedly a cruel fate. Only a person in the same situation can begin to understand their inner pain.

In order prevent those returnees from being hurt any further she wanted a student or staff member with a similar viewpoint in charge of Babel's operation, and he was exactly her idea of the perfect candidate.

So when Kyoya asked her, Haruka did not hesitate to join the student council.

If her own power and effort could help their plight even a little -–

Naturally she put her whole heart and soul into it.

Haruka secretly swore.

In addition to the post of the Vice President, she voluntarily took the initiative to be part of the discipline committee. She does not want to see returnees get lost in their own power, or for them to feel inferior and feel that the future is bleak. In an attempt to reduce fights even a little between students, and as the president of the discipline committee she voluntarily stood on the front lines.

She has never regretted how she got to this point, and that wont ever change even in the future.

Haruka Nanase can only boast about her time spent as a member of the student government.

In fact she will continue to use her power to protect all of the students.

......But ......

Haruka closed her eyes, and silently shook her head.

Now, she wants to protect other people.

Also in her heart, she has a new dream.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- Ousawa Miu -- Listy Sherfied

As well as herself, Izumi Chikage and Doumoto Kuzuhais are committed to protecting those three.

She decided to work as one with them, and fight alongside them.

So I don't belong here anymore. After all, concealing Miu and Listy's true identity is in clear violation of policies of Babel and COCOON.

And even if she is on a different path, the members of the student council are still important companions to Haruka. She doesn't want to lie in order to stay near them, that would be tantamount to betraying them.

-- When people in key positions in Babel leave the Office, in order to prevent confidential information from leaking out, magical seals are placed on those memories.

These magical seals can never be removed.

However, Nanase Haruka doesn't care.

When she fist joined the student council she was informed on the matter. This way, there will be no doubts of her betraying Kyoya, all of concerns about Haruka would be dealt with.

So in order for her to protect Akatsuki and others with pride, this is a necessary step needed for Haruka.

-- And at last, the moment has finally arrived.

The student council's door was quietly opened.

The student council president of JPN Babel, and one of COCOON's supervises of the world -- Hikami Kyoya walk in.

===Part 10===

"Hey, were you waiting long?"

When he saw Haruka, Kyoya to put on a smile.

"Not really, the student council President is extremely busy. I still had some work left, and I just happened to be using this time to finish it."

Haruka said, while standing next to her desk.

"I'm sorry, the President had to take the time out of his busy schedule to come here."

"No harm. You have something important to tell me?"

At the same time as Kyoya asked that, he began to move away from the entrance of the room.

Kyoya took the lead, Haruka waited for him to pass and then began to follow. He went to the far end of the room, and sat at the student council's president desk. Kyoya urged Haruka to stand across the desk and continue.

"--So, what's the urgent matter?"

"Yes ......"

While nodding, Haruka pulled out her prepared envelope.

Then she placed the envelope on the table -- in front of Kyoya.

The envelope had written on it "Letter of resignation".

".....When you mentioned that you had something important to talk about with me, I had a general idea about what you wanted."

Kyoya just sized up Haruka's envelope. He said in a calm tone that beforehand he expected this possibility, and he had no intentions of opening the envelope.

"Can I hear your reasons?"

Haruka look down, as Kyoya look up at her and asked.

"I'm sorry ... ...Its purely personal reasons."

Haruka looked down at the table, deliberately evading Kyoya's line of sight.

".....That's regrettable."

Kyoya's response is also very brief.

After a short pause, he continues to say:

"Nanase-kun, you are an excellent Vice President and Chairman of the discipline committee. At this important time it is
undoubtedly a great loss for the student government -- No, it would be a great loss for JPN Babel. That my sincere thoughts, and not an exaggeration."

He ask that while watching Haruka's expression to see if she was willing to reconsider.

Then,

"I'm sorry ... ... I'm very happy being so highly praised by the President and I'm very honored. But...... "

Haruka gently shook her head.

"......It seems that you are firm in your resole."

"Yes, this is a decision I made after careful consideration."

Haruka looked Kyoya in the eyes, and firmly expressed her own will.

Her decision to resign was her own choice, and it was also the path she wanted to take.

"......"

After Kyoya heard that, he became silent for a moment.

"Well, then I have no choice, but to respect your wishes."

With a wry smile Kyoya picked up Haruka's resignation.

"...... So the file on the desk is the necessary information for your successor?"

"Yes, the red folder is for the new vice president. The blue folder is for the new chairman of the discipline committee."

Haruka continues.

"The reason for the two folders is that not necessarily will the successor be the vice president and be the chairman of discipline committee, so ......"

"I am grateful, you certainly are an excellent talent to the end."

Without a choice Kyoya stood up, he changed his bitter smile into a smile.

"Thank you for your support until today, and all the hard work you put in."

Kyoya stretched out his right hand. It seemed to be a replay of the scenes when Haruka was invited to join the student council.

Then......

"Here....."

Haruka slowly took Kyoya's right hand.

Shaking his hand.

"To be able to work with the president was an honor."

After the farewell handshake was complete.....

"I am going to accept this resignation, but I can not processes his right now."

Kyoya also said:

"As you know, the student council is currently preparing for the upcoming system updates tonight. Coupled with the memory seal formalities, you must wait until tomorrow to be formally relieved of your duties."

"Yes, that will be fine "

After Haruka nodded, she picked up the succession folders and return to her desk.

"--Oh, and Nanase-kun."

Kyoya suddenly called out to her.

"Something wrong president?"

Haruka turns back, Kyoya had a wry smile.

"In fact, there is one thing I would like you to. I know tomorrow you will be formally resigning so making such a request is a little awkward, but I hope you don't mind."

"It doesn't matter, is it about confirming the readiness of the system update?"

It's work that can be done in the morning together with Ryohei and Minami.

He took for granted that she would continue to work on that other matter.

In fact, Haruka already made up her mind. After all, the preparation work such as the confirmation is already done, also the work caused by the end of the semester. She doesn't want to delay her resignation from the student council.

But ......

"No......Ryohei and Minami-kun can handle tomorrow afternoon's unpleasantness."

Kyoya also denied what Haruka was thinking.

"I would like you to do another job ... ... Today is good if you have the time, please?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 011.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Eh? Currently I have no other prior arrangements. If it is within my abilities, then please tell me what the president wants me to do."

Haruka was puzzled as to what Kyoya intended for her.

"I'm grateful, then I wont stand on ceremony."

Kyoya floated a smile.

Haruka slowly ask what her last "work" was.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue

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==Prologue - The future cannot be avoided==

===Part 1===

It is an eerily cold silence.

At night the JPN Babel Student Council room is like a silent world.

In the darkness a silhouette of a person is cast from a single light source.

A square liquid crystal display fills the room with superfluous light.

It is JPN Babel's student council president's, also Japan's COCOON representative's -- Hikami Kyoya's personal computer. Real-time updates are constantly appearing on the screen.

It is current displaying the status of the special autonomous region established in Japan for the people who have returned from the alternate worlds.

At the top of JPN Babel is Kyoya, who is responsible for coordinating all matters in the special autonomous region. Therefore Kyoya must compile the various information related to the special autonomous region.

While Kyoya is looking at the monitor, his smile quietly deepens.

Then he mutters:

"Movement, and I believe he......"

===Part 2===

Hikami Kyoya is examining the gathered intelligence.

He is primarily looking at a series of events that took place in the evening two days ago to early morning yesterday.

These are the records of the special antonymous region -- a huge artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay.

That night, Kyoya requested some kind of "substance" to be transported to the special antonymous region.

It is a substance that has manifested in this world, a lower dimension. The substance is from a high-dimensional life form -- the Japanese Government researched and cultured cells under the utmost secrecy.

Kyoya had already obtained them, the so called - <nowiki><P Cells></nowiki> or <Phoenix Cells>.

He even had to steal to get them.

However, the Japanese government can not condemn Kyoya's act.

After all, COCOON is responsible for co-ordination and management of all technology and abilities learned from alternate worlds.

He was named a permanent member to the new United Nations -- the G7 -- although COCOON assisted in establishing the special antonymous region and Babel in Japan, the Japanese Government isn't allowed to research or develop other world technology.

Therefore the Japanese Government's experiment is in violation of the rules set forth by COCOON.

Basically the <Phoenix Cells> shouldn't exist.

Even if they were stolen, it cannot be made public.

"Can't let the cat out of bag, they still have to continue keeping it a secret ... ..."

In order to transport the <Phoenix Cells> at any cost, beforehand Kyoya arranged several decoys to distract the enemy.

However many of these decoys were destroyed –- furthermore to maintain the utmost secrecy, only a few had known that they were decoys to begin with.

The Japanese government does not want the existence of <Phoenix Cells> to be announced to the world. Therefore recapturing the <Phoenix Cells> through any means is to be expected. Kyoya has never denied that the Japanese government's involvement is a possibility.

However the Japanese government's intelligence capability is quite extraordinary to have already locked onto so many decoys.

Even the nearly impossible to expose decoys have been attacked one after another.

In addition, they even attacked anyone potentiality linked to a decoy.

Only individuals or groups on equal footing with COCOON would have the ability to do that.

However COCOON doesn't need act in such a roundabout manner to condemn Kyoya's unauthorized actions. They can directly enforce punitive damages on Kyoya.

More importantly, Kyoya did not yet violate any laws in COCOON's eyes.

After all, Kyoya's "scheme" is predicated on the truth being concealed from COCOON.

This type of feat took considerable skill.

Therefore there may be only one possible answer.

Kyoya firmly believes that -- Crimson Twilight<ref>aka Scarlet Dusk</ref> will act.

They should already be aware that Kyoya perpetrated the robbery.

However Hikami Kyoya's smile is still as bright as before.

"I'm very sorry, the <Phoenix Cells> have already fallen into my hands."

Kyoya is calmly reflecting over the current situation.

Re-examining all of the chess pieces on the board -- including his own.

In the first place, other than COCOON it is impossible to find out about the current situation.

The top secret research regarding high-dimensional beings betrayed COCOON's overall plan on alternate worlds. Thus it is impossible for the Japanese government to spontaneously confess to their crimes.

Moreover from Crimson Twilight's standpoint, it should be better if Kyoya has the <Phoenix Cells> rather than COCOON.

After all, compared to the heavily fortified COCOON headquarters, stealing the <Phoenix Cells> from JPN Babel school is much less difficult.

Kyoya is naturally fully prepared and ready at any time for a counterattack.

However, this is an indisputable fact that has already been perceived by the enemy.

It seems that it is necessary to speed up the pace for the whole scheme.

Granted it doesn't hurt to figure out what the problems are. At least the leadership role rests in his own hands.

Basically, there doesn't appear to be any hitches in Kyoya's plan.

Reluctantly saying so, probably only one individual constitutes an element of uncertainty -- and Kyoya is unable to predict the latent nature of that enemy's action.

Kyoya said in a pleasant tone the name of that uncertain element:

"I've got a head start Ousawa-kun ... ... What will you do next?"

Kyoya is smiling from ear to ear gazing at the gauge on the computer screen.

The gauge shows the degree of progress made on his current project.

After obtaining the <Phoenix Cells>, officially the scheme enters into its second phase. Also, the second phase is now on the verge of being completed.

According to the original plan, tomorrow the curtain drops on the third phase.

At that time no one will be able to stop Kyoya.

Not even COCOON's strongest -- Michael Arcruid.

Naturally using the same logic, it is possible to stop Kyoya at this stage.

If COCOON finds out about the current situation everything will go up in smoke.

Kyoya will lose all his power and status in COCOON, and maybe even lose his precious life.

Even if he luckily got away with the robbery, from now on he will not be able to do whatever he pleases.

Naturally Kyoya has his reasons for selecting such a risky plan.

That's because of Ousawa Miu.

Kyoya discovered a major "secret" concerning Miu.

The Norn screening named her as the "True Hero" Ousawa Akatsuki's little sister.

However that fabricated identity was merely for her to exist in this world.

Hikami Kyoya is very clear.

Her true identity is that she grew up in a alternate world of Alayzard as the Demon King's daughter -· Myuu.

Many teenagers have been summoned to alternate worlds for more than 30 years now. However, the case of inhabitants from alternate worlds coming to this world has never been officially documented.

A very rare case of tenancy.

Miu is undoubtedly a very rare object to study.

However, that was fundamentally regarded as nothing, after Kyoya become aware of a gargantuan secret.

Let alone Akatsuki, even Miu doesn't realize her secret.

That is -- Ousawa Miu is in fact an ultra high-dimensional being.

Ultra high-dimensional beings have the ability to manipulate all phenomenon. Once you obtain this kind of ability, undoubtedly you can dominate the entire world -- This is what the "Y Plan" entails.

Kyoya has the chance to achieve COCOON's ultimate goal.

A once in a blue moon chance.

Hikami Kyoya will absolutely not miss this opportunity.

To obtain the ultra high-dimensional Miu and grasp the absolute power inside her.

When that moment comes he will transcend everything, becoming an existence on an equal footing with God.

===Part 3===

"Well......"

Kyoya muttered to himself while turning off the computer.

When the monitor on his personal computer shut down, the room became wrapped in complete darkness.

The next moment, the sound of the student council room door opening could be heard.

At the same time, the ceiling lights turned on, lighting up the room.

Another member of the student council walked into the room.

It is Uesaki Ryohei, the secretary of the student council.

"Oh, Kyoya you're still here?"

Ryohei noticed Kyoya's presence.

"It's already so late. What are you doing here? At least turn on a light."

"I was just thinking about a few things."

Kyoya replied with the usual smile.

It was like his previously intoxicated with power expression was a lie judging from his ability to immediately appear clam.

Therefore......

"Hmm I see. The student council president indeed works really hard. There are always a lot of things to worry about."

Ryohei shrugged and walked towards his seat. He seemingly accepted what Kyoya said.

Ryohei's response as well as his reaction gave Kyoya a sense of satisfaction.

It also appears that Kyoya didn't look anxious or complacent. He remained as cold as ice, exuding a sense of normalcy.

Even though he is about to realize the ambitions that he had aspired to for many years, there is still no change to his normal calm demeanor.

Then Ryohei suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, that's right. Before the start of the new semester concerning the system update, you're going to ......"

"Naturally it will be conducted as planned."

Kyoya seemingly answered matter of factly--

"-- It will officially launch tomorrow night."

===Part 4===

Plain rice tastes the best immediately after it's cooked.

Regardless eating it as is, enjoying it with a raw egg covered with natto is also very delicious.

Basically there is no substitute for piping hot rice.

However, there are very few cases where such common sense is overturned.

Sushi is one of them.

However, to properly make home-made sushi is not an easy task.

After all, there is a relatively high technical threshold to make sushi, not every housewife has a sushi chef's skill.

Although the bulk of scattered sushi materials can be directly purchased from the supermarket, eggs and peas silk processing still holds a certain degree of difficulty.

The market does sell sushi platters, but they are less appetizing.

Having said that, a relaxing way to enjoy sushi at home still exists.

The answer is ......

"Ah ha ha ~ hand-rolled sushi ~ "

Cheers coming from the living room reached Onizuka Kenya's ears.

Onizuka was standing in the kitchen.

He braved the snowy vapor from the stainless steel stock pot smoke on top of the gas stove.

"Damn... ... Why should I tire myself like a dog? ... ... "

Gazing at the slowly rising steam, Onizuka can't help muttering.

Onizuka is cooking miso soup they way he likes it which is with a clam taste.

Since he lives alone, there is no reason to make miso soup at home when he could always just have instant soup cups.

Not to mention the hand-rolled sushi, Onizuka never even had the idea to eat hand-rolled sushi before.

However, Onizuka is making hand-rolled sushi and miso soup for tonight's dinner.

This is definitely not what Onizuka's menu typically looks like.

There was a certain reason why it had come to this.

"Ken-chan, Ken-chan, I do not want to shake the fan."

An overly familiar voice calls Onizuka with a little bit spoiled tone.

The girl was a freeloader that was temporary living together with Onizuka.

She is Tiana · Randohauze.<ref>temp name</ref>

"If you insist on eating hand-rolled sushi by all means then just obediently fan it."

That's right!

The whole episode started with Tiana, who was obviously a foreigner, said on a whim "I want to eat good sushi", but then she didn't seem like a foreigner as she started to say "I absolutely must eat sushi with clams and miso soup". This kind of Japanese cuisine is more than what most Japanese adhere to. Onizuka already experienced one of Tiana's outbursts. With her stubborn personality that left no margin for error, no matter how reluctant his heart was Onizuka could only concede.

In the past, it was unthinkable for Onizuka to let a girl lead him around by the nose.

Although he was gradually accepting his fate of being lead around by the nose, Onizuka couldn't help think it was exasperating.

....Ahhhhhhhh....What the hell am I doing? ....

Be that as it may, Onizuka is still somewhat moved.

Even though he hates the hassle more than anything else.

Now he is even willing to cook for someone other than himself.

"I probably took the wrong medicine."

After making the bitter remark, he once more concentrates on the stainless steel pot on a gas stove.

However the time and effort only required a minimum amount of trouble despite being home cooking.

Do-it-yourself sushi is made as follows. First pour the right amount of sweetened vinegar with the boiling rice. Mix unitl it's well-distributed, then add the supermarket bought ready-made sushi, and finally roll it in a layer of nori. As for Onizuka's process for cooking miso soup, next you add the split sand clams to the boiled water, then mixed it with miso soup stock, and at last it is completed.

"Oh, by the way Ken-chan, don't forget to turn off the heat before you add the miso."

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business, I do not need your meddling."

"Well ... ... This is a little strange to say, but why doesn't this home have a hair dryer?"

Tiana expressed her inner doubts.

Taking advantage of a hair dryer blower feature would reduce the temperature of the rice more efficiently than their fanning.

However, since the day before yesterday the Onizuka's home is without a hairdryer.

The reason is simple ......

"Did you forget? A certain idiot threw it and broke it."

"That is also because some pervert was spying on someone's body."

To Onizuka's displeased voice, Tiana, not to be outdone, immediately retorted with sarcasm.

The now broken hairdryer was cheap anyway, bought when Onizuka first began living in the apartment.

Since it had already been used for a few years, it was nearly at the end of its lifespan.

Then the poor hair dryer was conveniently picked up by Tiana and thrown at Onizuka's forehead. After the hair dryer hit its target, it landed hard on the floor and broke.

Afterwards no matter how many times it is pressed it won't turn on.

"If you cut corners now, the distinctive flavor of the sushi will be greatly affected ... ... Hey! you have to just accept it."

Tiana sighed and continued to fan.

"But having to fan is boring... ... we are space aliens!"

"Stop with these childish antics! Even if you must play, you shouldn't speak into the spinning electric fan so close!"

"This is the lair of the bored devious lion star people!"

"....Okay, okay, I know you're a visitor. I would love to play along with you. Oh, by the way...keep fanning."

A little joking around. This is the first time in his life cooking miso soup.

After some time ......

"Almost right."

After the appropriate amount of time, Onizuka turned off the fire.

Then put the miso seasoning into the pot, stirring it back and forth with chopsticks.

This should be the right recipe. Just to be sure, Onizuka scooped a small amount into the ladle to taste.

The clam's distinctive sweet flavor suddenly spread throughout his mouth.

Its flavor isn't bad. For a beginner it could be considered quite good.

Onizuka stuck his head out from the kitchen, looking towards the living room.

"The miso soup is finished, you over there-"

Only half of the words had to be said.

"Aha, Perfect timing, I just got here a moment ago."

Tiana responds with an innocent smile.

Onizuka's veins suddenly burst out on his temple.

"...... Hey."

"Is there something wrong, Ken-chan? Your appearance is even more ferocious than normal."

"....Where has the vinegar rice gone? "

On the table was an empty platter.

The rice was missing.

Tiana still looked at ease.

"Eh?" Really! did you ask me? I just got here."

"Don't give me that nonsense! One person ate all the vinegar rice! "

"This one... ...the temperature was suitable for the vinegar rice, you must personally eat it to know. "

Tiana sticks her tongue out.

Of course when Tiana offered to help, Onizuka already considered the risk of her eating the vinegar rice.

Therefore Onizuka's solution was to wait until the last moment to bring out the sushi ingredients.

He never imagine that Tiana couldn't wait for all ingredients to be on the table and was capable of wiping out all of the vinegar rice in one breath.

"I'm sorry. I was careless."

"Give me a break! One person eating an amount which is the equivalent to six bowls of steamed rice, still dares to say that was careless?"

The Onizuka household rice cooker could only cook a maximum of three cups of rice.

However, For Tiana's gluttonous stomach clearly three cups of rice was inadequate.

So Onizuka boiled three cups of rice and made Tiana responsible for fanning it, then again quickly prepared three more cups of rice.

Carefully considering all the time needed before it would all have been ready to eat.

Fortunately the sushi material is safe and sound.

Making more vinegar rice shouldn't take too much more time.

"...... Well, you lost."

"Don't be so angry. I know I'm in the wrong, so I left the best part for Ken-chan. "

"The best part? Where is it? I don't see it?"

The platter on the table was completely empty.

There wasn't a trace of the vinegar rice.

Onizuka looked puzzled.

"Really slow, it's here - this · la ~"

Tiana winks her right eye.

At this moment Onizuka finally understood Tiana's meaning.

If you look closely, on Tiana's right cheek is a grain of rice.

Murderous intent burst forth in his mind.

"......"

Onizuka silently reached out–

"What the? It's really strange that you're actually not mad. Yeah. Well, that's good. There's no need to be modest, Don't hesitate to eat it--Huh?"

....He grabbed Tiana's collar and started dragging her.

Through the opened window that was just repaired yesterday, he threw Tiana out onto the veranda.

He shut and locked the windows, and drew back the curtains.

Locking Tiana out of the house.

===Part 5===

"Come on! Ken-chan there's really nothing to be ashamed of ... ..."

Isolated on the veranda, Tiana Randohauze sighed helplessly.

Actually ignoring a grain of rice on a girl's cheek is simply outrageous.

In a way isn't this disrespectful to the farmer?

He should apologize to the farmer.

Frustration aside, Tiana reluctantly took the rice grain off herself, and ate it.

"Fine, now what to do......"

Of course, one way is to break the window, but the window just got fixed and she would also feel somewhat guilty at heart.

-Well, it can be difficult for adolescent boys to act in front of girls.

As a mature woman, I should be lenient and forgive him.

Boil, stir into vinegar after the meal... he probably would have cut it.

Anyway, after he boils some more rice he should cool down a bit. It shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes, I can be patient.

"How should I spend the time waiting?" Tiana looks around the corner.

"Huh? The futon that was hung out during the day was forgotten."

The veranda railing was draped with the futon.

It was the futon that Tiana just bought.

Onizuka usually doesn't have any visitors. Therefore his home isn't equipped to accommodate visitors' needs.

Since Tiana intends to stay there for awhile, she had to purchase a few necessities to be able to live there.

This futon was just used and bought at the store yesterday, and since it was such a beautiful sunny day today, Tiana especially hanged the futon on the porch.

Therefore.....

"Ah, the fluffy baked feeling from the Sun is gone."

Touching the futon draped over the railing, Tiana was unable to hide her disappointment.

However, it can not be helped.

After all, it was all started by Tiana who suddenly said "I want to eat the sushi", while she was forcibly pulling Onizuka out shopping.

After returning home from shopping, Tiana was in good mood and anxiously awaited for the sushi to be made. She had simply forgotten all about the futon hanging on the railing.

"...... Hmm, Come to think of it, I also forgot a very important thing ......"

The puzzled Tiana was about to remember something, she tilted her head–

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the balcony.

This is a commonly seen phenomenon for a spring night.

Tiana was lost in her thoughts, the high winds blew around her side ponytail.

"Ah ......"

The wind gust caused the futon to slowly start to slide off the railing.

The whiteness of the futon in front of her eyes was helplessly falling towards the ground as if it were being swallowed up by the darkness of the night.

However......

"-Oh."

Tiana cried out and quickly stretched out her right hand trying to grab it.

The futon stopped falling.

It was floating in midair for a brief time before it was close enough for Tiana's hands to reach.

Instead of using magic to create a strong wind to blow it up, there seemed to be a thread hooked to it that pulled it up.

The futon is attracted to Tiana's hands, as if by telekinesis.

"That was da-dangerous, because Ken-chan especially bought this futon for me."

Tiana said so while gripping the edge of the futon-

-It wasn't simple magic that Tiana used just now.

Rather those who returned from alternate worlds twice, get a specific ability from the alternate dimension that only they are able to have.

This special abilities included all of the four elements, fire, water, earth, and wind, coupled with elements of light and dark to develop "element magic". Combined with the ability to control space and gravity "physical magic", these returnees have radically different abilities as different as black and white.

This is the concept where a human being gets closer to a higher dimension being.

This differs from the understanding of the common principles of magic. Individuals with these abilities in COCOON and Crimson Twilight are the strongest simply because of this.

They have an overwhelming advantage.

Just when Tiana pulled back the futon-

An electronic sound suddenly rang out from her pocket.

She took out the cell phone while saying, "Yeah, yeah", Tiana pushes the call button.

"Yes, Randohauze."

"Hello there, Tiana you sound energetic."

"Oh, not you leader, what happened?"

"That... ... What do you think?"

A mischievous smile could be felt from the other end of the phone after that little banter.

The other is the leader of the world's most powerful terrorist group Crimson Twilight - Cecil Endheart.

From her tone it seems she is waiting for Tiana to answer.

Therefore Tiana bowed her head. I wonder what,

"Ah ......!"

Tiana is shocked upon realizing what had happened.

"I'm glad, it seems you finally remembered."

The superior tone of Cecil increased her smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't forget. If I remember correctly, it should be called ... ... Yes, <T cells>!"

"It's the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. In addition, you can also go to the meeting place designated earlier now, I was unfortunately slow to anticipate this."

She explained, it was the day before yesterday that Cecil gave her the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> assignment.

Even if we wanted to remedy it, a degree of damage is already done.

"Umm... ... Leader are you angry?"

"Nope, I'm not angry."

"...... Really?"

"Well ... because like I told you the other day, I gave priority to the "other matter"."

Cecil paused for a moment, then continued to talk:

"You are somewhat more impulsive than some, but you're not a selfish person. At most it's just your instincts telling you how to proceed to the next step. Since the "other matter" is more important, you gave priority to something different than what I asked. It means that you thought that this was the right thing to do. If you gave priority to that request, ignoring what is right in front your eyes, even if you ended up succeeding, I wouldn't have been particularly happy. The reason is simple, because this is not what I particularly enjoy about your style."

That being said, Cecil took a breath and slightly lowered her volume.

"-But then again, your methods still need to be addressed, and cannot be brushed aside."

"That's mean ... ..."

"Hmm. The incident seems to be masterwork of Hikami Kyoya. Not only did he outwit the Japanese government, he even made a fool of COCOON. It's not unexpected that the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> should already be in his hands."

"The enemy's in fighting may not necessarily be a good thing for the us, but Hikami Kyoya's betrayal seems a little too bold."

"Perhaps Hikami Kyoya believes the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> have that kind of value. In any event, we can't miss this great opportunity to ... ... Wait, are you interested?"

"Of course. as long the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> are in Hikami Kyoya's hands, it would be nice if they were taken, right?"

Confronted with Tiana's inquiry, Cecil on the other end of the line returns with an "oh" and nod.

"Kaidou is inside JPN Babel. I can ask him to send the school's layout as well as a plan of approach to you."

Motoharu Kaidou is also one of the members of "Crimson Twilight". When the familiar name hit her ear, Tiana suddenly very much wanted to meet up.

"Oh yeah, Kaido-chan<ref>temp a nickname like ken-chan is here, oh-chan maybe</ref> is currently a student JPN Babel."

"That's right, but I don't know whether its fortunate or unfortunate that his identity has already been exposed. Also he has caught the eye of Nanase Haruka, the Vice President of the Student Council and public morals chairman. At most, he can act as a diversion for the enemy."

Cecil concluded.

"Tiana, I entrust the capturing of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> to you. I'm merely asking for results I won't pay any attention to your methods, so do whatever you want."

"--How should we handle Hikami Kyoya?"

Suddenly in a low quiet voice Tiana threw out a question.

Then an even colder voice answers the question.

"For that guy to even betray COCOON - who knows what's going to happen? In order to avoid complications, ask him to leave as soon as possible."

".....and never come back?"

"However, he does have some home-court advantage over there. It's not necessary to force him by yourself. After all, the Japanese government researched and cultured the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. More then likely there will be some technical problems, plus Hikami Kyoya will unlikely keep them at hand. After obtaining the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, if in passing some noise reached COCOON, they will naturally offer to deal with Hikami Kyoya."

"...... Makes sense."

"What's more, if Kaido is at your side, then even if something really goes wrong, as long as it's against Hikami Kyoya, he can be easily beaten if it's two-to-one. That's if it comes down to it -"

At this point, Cecil's tone slightly changed.

"If you feel abduction of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> is too difficult, withdrawal won't do any harm. If things get out of control with Hikami Kyoya, any commotion can sink him. He put himself into this situation, so he should know that pretty well. It'll be ready for preventive measures. To sum up, if the need to retreat arises then immediately retreat. You must by all means not miss that opportunity."

"I understand. But on the other hand, if circumstances permit-"

Tiana paused slightly.

"Then I can kill him, right?"

"Its only natural. Those who obstruct our freedom and and the will of the people, should be eradicated."

Even if the other is COCOON, who is positioned at the peak and supervises the world.

We don't have any reasons to make concessions.

There is no reason to retreat, not a tiny bit.

Only those with absolute faith can grasp the truth.

Any person who obstructs our freedom and the will of the people, will not be forgiven.

Because we are "Crimson Twilight".

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If my eyes can't see the truth.

Then who will tell me–from now on, what am I supposed to believe?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue

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==Prologue - The future cannot be avoided==

===Part 1===

It is an eerily cold silence.

At night the JPN Babel Student Council room is like a silent world.

In the darkness a silhouette of a person is cast from a single light source.

A square liquid crystal display fills the room with superfluous light.

It is JPN Babel's student council president's, also Japan's COCOON representative's -- Hikami Kyoya's personal computer. Real-time updates are constantly appearing on the screen.

It is current displaying the status of the special autonomous region established in Japan for the people who have returned from the alternate worlds.

At the top of JPN Babel is Kyoya, who is responsible for coordinating all matters in the special autonomous region. Therefore Kyoya must compile the various information related to the special autonomous region.

While Kyoya is looking at the monitor, his smile quietly deepens.

Then he mutters:

"Movement, and I believe he......"

===Part 2===

Hikami Kyoya is examining the gathered intelligence.

He is primarily looking at a series of events that took place in the evening two days ago to early morning yesterday.

These are the records of the special antonymous region -- a huge artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay.

That night, Kyoya requested some kind of "substance" to be transported to the special antonymous region.

It is a substance that has manifested in this world, a lower dimension. The substance is from a high-dimensional life form -- the Japanese Government researched and cultured cells under the utmost secrecy.

Kyoya had already obtained them, the so called - <nowiki><P Cells></nowiki> or <Phoenix Cells>.

He even had to steal to get them.

However, the Japanese government can not condemn Kyoya's act.

After all, COCOON is responsible for co-ordination and management of all technology and abilities learned from alternate worlds.

He was named a permanent member to the new United Nations -- the G7 -- although COCOON assisted in establishing the special antonymous region and Babel in Japan, the Japanese Government isn't allowed to research or develop other world technology.

Therefore the Japanese Government's experiment is in violation of the rules set forth by COCOON.

Basically the <Phoenix Cells> shouldn't exist.

Even if they were stolen, it cannot be made public.

"Can't let the cat out of bag, they still have to continue keeping it a secret ... ..."

In order to transport the <Phoenix Cells> at any cost, beforehand Kyoya arranged several decoys to distract the enemy.

However many of these decoys were destroyed –- furthermore to maintain the utmost secrecy, only a few had known that they were decoys to begin with.

The Japanese government does not want the existence of <Phoenix Cells> to be announced to the world. Therefore recapturing the <Phoenix Cells> through any means is to be expected. Kyoya has never denied that the Japanese government's involvement is a possibility.

However the Japanese government's intelligence capability is quite extraordinary to have already locked onto so many decoys.

Even the nearly impossible to expose decoys have been attacked one after another.

In addition, they even attacked anyone potentiality linked to a decoy.

Only individuals or groups on equal footing with COCOON would have the ability to do that.

However COCOON doesn't need act in such a roundabout manner to condemn Kyoya's unauthorized actions. They can directly enforce punitive damages on Kyoya.

More importantly, Kyoya did not yet violate any laws in COCOON's eyes.

After all, Kyoya's "scheme" is predicated on the truth being concealed from COCOON.

This type of feat took considerable skill.

Therefore there may be only one possible answer.

Kyoya firmly believes that -- Crimson Twilight<ref>aka Scarlet Dusk</ref> will act.

They should already be aware that Kyoya perpetrated the robbery.

However Hikami Kyoya's smile is still as bright as before.

"I'm very sorry, the <Phoenix Cells> have already fallen into my hands."

Kyoya is calmly reflecting over the current situation.

Re-examining all of the chess pieces on the board -- including his own.

In the first place, other than COCOON it is impossible to find out about the current situation.

The top secret research regarding high-dimensional beings betrayed COCOON's overall plan on alternate worlds. Thus it is impossible for the Japanese government to spontaneously confess to their crimes.

Moreover from Crimson Twilight's standpoint, it should be better if Kyoya has the <Phoenix Cells> rather than COCOON.

After all, compared to the heavily fortified COCOON headquarters, stealing the <Phoenix Cells> from JPN Babel school is much less difficult.

Kyoya is naturally fully prepared and ready at any time for a counterattack.

However, this is an indisputable fact that has already been perceived by the enemy.

It seems that it is necessary to speed up the pace for the whole scheme.

Granted it doesn't hurt to figure out what the problems are. At least the leadership role rests in his own hands.

Basically, there doesn't appear to be any hitches in Kyoya's plan.

Reluctantly saying so, probably only one individual constitutes an element of uncertainty -- and Kyoya is unable to predict the latent nature of that enemy's action.

Kyoya said in a pleasant tone the name of that uncertain element:

"I've got a head start Ousawa-kun ... ... What will you do next?"

Kyoya is smiling from ear to ear gazing at the gauge on the computer screen.

The gauge shows the degree of progress made on his current project.

After obtaining the <Phoenix Cells>, officially the scheme enters into its second phase. Also, the second phase is now on the verge of being completed.

According to the original plan, tomorrow the curtain drops on the third phase.

At that time no one will be able to stop Kyoya.

Not even COCOON's strongest -- Michael Arcruid.

Naturally using the same logic, it is possible to stop Kyoya at this stage.

If COCOON finds out about the current situation everything will go up in smoke.

Kyoya will lose all his power and status in COCOON, and maybe even lose his precious life.

Even if he luckily got away with the robbery, from now on he will not be able to do whatever he pleases.

Naturally Kyoya has his reasons for selecting such a risky plan.

That's because of Ousawa Miu.

Kyoya discovered a major "secret" concerning Miu.

The Norn screening named her as the "True Hero" Ousawa Akatsuki's little sister.

However that fabricated identity was merely for her to exist in this world.

Hikami Kyoya is very clear.

Her true identity is that she grew up in a alternate world of Alayzard as the Demon King's daughter -· Myuu.

Many teenagers have been summoned to alternate worlds for more than 30 years now. However, the case of inhabitants from alternate worlds coming to this world has never been officially documented.

A very rare case of tenancy.

Miu is undoubtedly a very rare object to study.

However, that was fundamentally regarded as nothing, after Kyoya become aware of a gargantuan secret.

Let alone Akatsuki, even Miu doesn't realize her secret.

That is -- Ousawa Miu is in fact an ultra high-dimensional being.

Ultra high-dimensional beings have the ability to manipulate all phenomenon. Once you obtain this kind of ability, undoubtedly you can dominate the entire world -- This is what the "Y Plan" entails.

Kyoya has the chance to achieve COCOON's ultimate goal.

A once in a blue moon chance.

Hikami Kyoya will absolutely not miss this opportunity.

To obtain the ultra high-dimensional Miu and grasp the absolute power inside her.

When that moment comes he will transcend everything, becoming an existence on an equal footing with God.

===Part 3===

"Well......"

Kyoya muttered to himself while turning off the computer.

When the monitor on his personal computer shut down, the room became wrapped in complete darkness.

The next moment, the sound of the student council room door opening could be heard.

At the same time, the ceiling lights turned on, lighting up the room.

Another member of the student council walked into the room.

It is Uesaki Ryohei, the secretary of the student council.

"Oh, Kyoya you're still here?"

Ryohei noticed Kyoya's presence.

"It's already so late. What are you doing here? At least turn on a light."

"I was just thinking about a few things."

Kyoya replied with the usual smile.

It was like his previously intoxicated with power expression was a lie judging from his ability to immediately appear clam.

Therefore......

"Hmm I see. The student council president indeed works really hard. There are always a lot of things to worry about."

Ryohei shrugged and walked towards his seat. He seemingly accepted what Kyoya said.

Ryohei's response as well as his reaction gave Kyoya a sense of satisfaction.

It also appears that Kyoya didn't look anxious or complacent. He remained as cold as ice, exuding a sense of normalcy.

Even though he is about to realize the ambitions that he had aspired to for many years, there is still no change to his normal calm demeanor.

Then Ryohei suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, that's right. Before the start of the new semester concerning the system update, you're going to ......"

"Naturally it will be conducted as planned."

Kyoya seemingly answered matter of factly--

"-- It will officially launch tomorrow night."

===Part 4===

Plain rice tastes the best immediately after it's cooked.

Regardless eating it as is, enjoying it with a raw egg covered with natto is also very delicious.

Basically there is no substitute for piping hot rice.

However, there are very few cases where such common sense is overturned.

Sushi is one of them.

However, to properly make home-made sushi is not an easy task.

After all, there is a relatively high technical threshold to make sushi, not every housewife has a sushi chef's skill.

Although the bulk of scattered sushi materials can be directly purchased from the supermarket, eggs and peas silk processing still holds a certain degree of difficulty.

The market does sell sushi platters, but they are less appetizing.

Having said that, a relaxing way to enjoy sushi at home still exists.

The answer is ......

"Ah ha ha ~ hand-rolled sushi ~ "

Cheers coming from the living room reached Onizuka Kenya's ears.

Onizuka was standing in the kitchen.

He braved the snowy vapor from the stainless steel stock pot smoke on top of the gas stove.

"Damn... ... Why should I tire myself like a dog? ... ... "

Gazing at the slowly rising steam, Onizuka can't help muttering.

Onizuka is cooking miso soup they way he likes it which is with a clam taste.

Since he lives alone, there is no reason to make miso soup at home when he could always just have instant soup cups.

Not to mention the hand-rolled sushi, Onizuka never even had the idea to eat hand-rolled sushi before.

However, Onizuka is making hand-rolled sushi and miso soup for tonight's dinner.

This is definitely not what Onizuka's menu typically looks like.

There was a certain reason why it had come to this.

"Ken-chan, Ken-chan, I do not want to shake the fan."

An overly familiar voice calls Onizuka with a little bit spoiled tone.

The girl was a freeloader that was temporary living together with Onizuka.

She is Tiana · Randohauze.<ref>temp name</ref>

"If you insist on eating hand-rolled sushi by all means then just obediently fan it."

That's right!

The whole episode started with Tiana, who was obviously a foreigner, said on a whim "I want to eat good sushi", but then she didn't seem like a foreigner as she started to say "I absolutely must eat sushi with clams and miso soup". This kind of Japanese cuisine is more than what most Japanese adhere to. Onizuka already experienced one of Tiana's outbursts. With her stubborn personality that left no margin for error, no matter how reluctant his heart was Onizuka could only concede.

In the past, it was unthinkable for Onizuka to let a girl lead him around by the nose.

Although he was gradually accepting his fate of being lead around by the nose, Onizuka couldn't help think it was exasperating.

....Ahhhhhhhh....What the hell am I doing? ....

Be that as it may, Onizuka is still somewhat moved.

Even though he hates the hassle more than anything else.

Now he is even willing to cook for someone other than himself.

"I probably took the wrong medicine."

After making the bitter remark, he once more concentrates on the stainless steel pot on a gas stove.

However the time and effort only required a minimum amount of trouble despite being home cooking.

Do-it-yourself sushi is made as follows. First pour the right amount of sweetened vinegar with the boiling rice. Mix unitl it's well-distributed, then add the supermarket bought ready-made sushi, and finally roll it in a layer of nori. As for Onizuka's process for cooking miso soup, next you add the split sand clams to the boiled water, then mixed it with miso soup stock, and at last it is completed.

"Oh, by the way Ken-chan, don't forget to turn off the heat before you add the miso."

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business, I do not need your meddling."

"Well ... ... This is a little strange to say, but why doesn't this home have a hair dryer?"

Tiana expressed her inner doubts.

Taking advantage of a hair dryer blower feature would reduce the temperature of the rice more efficiently than their fanning.

However, since the day before yesterday the Onizuka's home is without a hairdryer.

The reason is simple ......

"Did you forget? A certain idiot threw it and broke it."

"That is also because some pervert was spying on someone's body."

To Onizuka's displeased voice, Tiana, not to be outdone, immediately retorted with sarcasm.

The now broken hairdryer was cheap anyway, bought when Onizuka first began living in the apartment.

Since it had already been used for a few years, it was nearly at the end of its lifespan.

Then the poor hair dryer was conveniently picked up by Tiana and thrown at Onizuka's forehead. After the hair dryer hit its target, it landed hard on the floor and broke.

Afterwards no matter how many times it is pressed it won't turn on.

"If you cut corners now, the distinctive flavor of the sushi will be greatly affected ... ... Hey! you have to just accept it."

Tiana sighed and continued to fan.

"But having to fan is boring... ... we are space aliens!"

"Stop with these childish antics! Even if you must play, you shouldn't speak into the spinning electric fan so close!"

"This is the lair of the bored devious lion star people!"

"....Okay, okay, I know you're a visitor. I would love to play along with you. Oh, by the way...keep fanning."

A little joking around. This is the first time in his life cooking miso soup.

After some time ......

"Almost right."

After the appropriate amount of time, Onizuka turned off the fire.

Then put the miso seasoning into the pot, stirring it back and forth with chopsticks.

This should be the right recipe. Just to be sure, Onizuka scooped a small amount into the ladle to taste.

The clam's distinctive sweet flavor suddenly spread throughout his mouth.

Its flavor isn't bad. For a beginner it could be considered quite good.

Onizuka stuck his head out from the kitchen, looking towards the living room.

"The miso soup is finished, you over there-"

Only half of the words had to be said.

"Aha, Perfect timing, I just got here a moment ago."

Tiana responds with an innocent smile.

Onizuka's veins suddenly burst out on his temple.

"...... Hey."

"Is there something wrong, Ken-chan? Your appearance is even more ferocious than normal."

"....Where has the vinegar rice gone? "

On the table was an empty platter.

The rice was missing.

Tiana still looked at ease.

"Eh?" Really! did you ask me? I just got here."

"Don't give me that nonsense! One person ate all the vinegar rice! "

"This one... ...the temperature was suitable for the vinegar rice, you must personally eat it to know. "

Tiana sticks her tongue out.

Of course when Tiana offered to help, Onizuka already considered the risk of her eating the vinegar rice.

Therefore Onizuka's solution was to wait until the last moment to bring out the sushi ingredients.

He never imagine that Tiana couldn't wait for all ingredients to be on the table and was capable of wiping out all of the vinegar rice in one breath.

"I'm sorry. I was careless."

"Give me a break! One person eating an amount which is the equivalent to six bowls of steamed rice, still dares to say that was careless?"

The Onizuka household rice cooker could only cook a maximum of three cups of rice.

However, For Tiana's gluttonous stomach clearly three cups of rice was inadequate.

So Onizuka boiled three cups of rice and made Tiana responsible for fanning it, then again quickly prepared three more cups of rice.

Carefully considering all the time needed before it would all have been ready to eat.

Fortunately the sushi material is safe and sound.

Making more vinegar rice shouldn't take too much more time.

"...... Well, you lost."

"Don't be so angry. I know I'm in the wrong, so I left the best part for Ken-chan. "

"The best part? Where is it? I don't see it?"

The platter on the table was completely empty.

There wasn't a trace of the vinegar rice.

Onizuka looked puzzled.

"Really slow, it's here - this · la ~"

Tiana winks her right eye.

At this moment Onizuka finally understood Tiana's meaning.

If you look closely, on Tiana's right cheek is a grain of rice.

Murderous intent burst forth in his mind.

"......"

Onizuka silently reached out–

"What the? It's really strange that you're actually not mad. Yeah. Well, that's good. There's no need to be modest, Don't hesitate to eat it--Huh?"

....He grabbed Tiana's collar and started dragging her.

Through the opened window that was just repaired yesterday, he threw Tiana out onto the veranda.

He shut and locked the windows, and drew back the curtains.

Locking Tiana out of the house.

===Part 5===

"Come on! Ken-chan there's really nothing to be ashamed of ... ..."

Isolated on the veranda, Tiana Randohauze sighed helplessly.

Actually ignoring a grain of rice on a girls cheek is simply outrageous.

In a way isn't this disrespectful to farmer?

He should apologize to farmer.

Frustration aside, Tiana reluctantly took the rice grain off herself, and ate it.

"Fine, now what to do......"

Of course, one way is to brake the window, but the window just got fixed and she would also feel somewhat guilty at heart.

-Well, It can be difficult for adolescent boys to act in front of girls.

As a mature woman, I should be lenient and forgive him.

Boiled , stir into vinegar after the meal, he probably would have cut it.

Anyway, after he boils some more rice he should cool down a bit. It shouldn't take longer then 30 minutes, I can be patient.

"How should I spend the time waiting?" Tiana looks around the corner.

"Huh? The futon that was hung out during the day was forgotten."

The veranda railing was draped with the futon.

It was the futon that Tiana just bought.

Onizuka usually doesn't have any visitors, therefore his home doesn't the for visitors needs.

Since Tiana intends to stay there for awhile, she had to purchased a few necessities to be able to live there.

This futon was just used and bought at the store yesterday, and since it was such a beautiful sunny day today, Tiana especially hung the futon on the porch.

Therefore.....

"Ah, the fluffy baked feeling from the Sun is gone."

Touching the futon draped over the railing, Tiana is unable to hide her disappointment.

However, it can not be helped.

After all, it was all started by Tiana who suddenly said "I want to eat the sushi", while she was forcible pulling Onizuka out shopping.

After returning home from shopping, Tiana was in good mood and anxiously awaiting for the sushi to be made. She had simply forgot all about the futon hanging on the railing.

"...... Hmm, Come to think of it, I also forgot a very important thing ......"

The puzzled Tiana was about to remember something, she tilted her head–

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the balcony.

This is a commonly seen phenomenon for a spring night.

Tiana was lost in her thoughts, the high winds blew around her side ponytail.

"Ah ......"

The wind gust caused the futon to slowly start to slide off the railing.

The whiteness of futon in front of her eyes was helplessly falling towards the ground as if it is being swallowed up by the darkness of the night.

However......

"-Oh."

Tiana cry out and quickly stretched out her right hand trying to grab it.

The futon stopped falling.

It was floating in midair for a brief time before it was close enough for Tiana's hands to reach.

Instead of using magic to create a strong wind to blow it up, there seemed to be a thread hooked to it that pulled it up.

The futon is attracted to Tiana's hands, as if by telekinesis.

"That was da-dangerous, because Ken-chan especially bought this futon for me."

Tiana said so while gripping the edge of the futon-

-It wasn't simple magic that Tiana just now used.

Rather those for returned from alternate worlds twice, get a specific ability from the alternate dimension that only they are able to have.

This special abilities include all the the four elements, fire, water, earth, and wind, coupled with elements of light and dark to develop "element magic", now as well as the ability to control space and gravity "physical magic", these returnees have radically different abilities as different black and white.

This is the concept when a human being gets closer to a higher dimension being.

This differs from the understanding of the common principles of magic. Only individuals with these abilities are the strongest in COCOON and Crimson Twilight simply because of this.

They have an overwhelming advantage.

Just when Tiana pulled back the futon-

An electronic sound suddenly rang out from her pocket.

She took out the cell phone while saying, "Yeah, yeah", Tiana pushes the call button.

"Yes, Randohauze."

"Hello there, Tiana you sound energetic."

"Oh, not you leader, what happened?"

"That... ... What do you think?"

A mischievous smile could be felt from the other end of the phone after that little banter.

The other is the leader of world's most powerful terrorist group Crimson Twilight - Cecil Endheart.

From her tone it seems she is waiting for Tiana to answer.

Therefore Tiana bowed her head, I wonder what,

"Ah ......!"

Shoock upon realizing what had happened.

"I'm glad, it seems you finally remembered."

The superior tone of Cecil increased her smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't forget. If I remember correctly, it should be called ... ... Yes, <T cells>!"

"Its the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. In addition, you can also go to the meeting place earlier designated now, I was unfortunately slow to anticipate this."

She explained, it was the day before yesterday that Cecil gave her the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> assignment.

Even if we wanted to remedy it, a degree of damage is already done.

"Umm... ... Leader are you angry?"

"Nope, I'm not angry."

"...... Really?"

"Well ... because like I told you the other day, I gave priority to the "other matter"."

Cecil pause for a moment, then continued to talk:

"You are somewhat more impulse then some, but your not selfishness person. At most its just your instincts telling you how to proceed to the next step. Since the "other matter" is more important, you gave priority to something different than what I asked. It means that you thought that this was right thing to do. If you gave priority to that request, ignoring what is right in front your eyes, and even if you did end up successful, I wouldn't have been particularly happy. The reason is simple, because this is not what I particularly enjoy about your style."

That being said, Cecil took a breath and slightly lowered her volume.

"-But then again, your methods still need to be addressed, and cannot be brushed aside."

"That's mean ... ..."

"Hmm. The incident seems to be masterwork of Hikami Kyoya. Not only outwitting the Japanese government, he even made a fool of COCOON. Its not unexpected that the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> should already be in his hands."

"The enemy's in fighting may not necessarily be a good thing for the us, but Hikami Kyoya betrayal seems a little too bold."

"Perhaps Hikami Kyoya believes the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> have that kind of value. In any event, we can't miss this great opportunity to ... ... Wait, are you interested?"

"Of course. as long the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> are in Hikami Kyoya's hands, it would be nice if they were taken, right?"

Confronted with Tiana's inquiry, Cecil on the other end of the line returns with an "oh" and nod.

"Kaidou is inside JPN Babel. I can ask him to send the schools layout as well as a plan of approach to you."

Motoharu Kaidou is also one of the members of "Crimson Twilight". When the familiar name hits her ear, Tiana suddenly very much wanted to meet up.

"Oh yeah, Kaido-chan<ref>temp a nickname like ken-chan is here, oh-chan maybe</ref> is currently a student JPN Babel."

"That's right, but I don't know whether its fortunate or unfortunate that his identity has already been exposed. Also he has caught Nanase Haruka the Vice President of the Student Council and public morals chairman eye, at most, he can act as a diversion for the enemy."

Cecil concluded.

"Tiana, I entrusted the capturing of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> to you. I'm merely asking for results, and not pay no attention to your methods, do whatever you want."

"--How should we handle Hikami Kyoya?"

Suddenly in a low quiet voice Tiana threw out a question.

Then an even colder voice answers the question.

"For that guy to even betray COCOON - who knows whats going to happen. In order to avoid complications, ask him to leave as soon as possible."

".....and never come back?"

"However, he does have some home-court advantage over there. Its not necessary to force him by yourself. After all, the Japanese government researched and cultured the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, more then likely there will be some technical problems, plus Hikami Kyoya will unlikely keep them at hand. After obtaining the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, if in passing some noise reached COCOON. They will naturally offer to deal with Hikami Kyoya."

"...... Makes sense."

"What's more, if Kaido is at your side and even if something really goes wrong, as long as its against Hikami Kyoya, he can be easily beaten if its two-to-one. Thats if it comes down to it -"

At this point, Cecil's tone slightly changes.

"If you feel abduction of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> is too difficult, withdrawal won't do any harm. If things get out of control with Hikami Kyoya, any commotion can sink him. He put himself into this situation, so he should know that pretty well. It'll be ready for preventive measures. To sum up, If the need to retreat arises immediately retreat, you must by all means not miss that opportunity."

"I understand. But on the other hand, if circumstances permit-"

Tiana pauses slightly.

"Then I can kill him, right?"

"Its only natural. Those who obstruct our freedom and and the will of the people, should be eradicated."

Even if the other is COCOON, who is position at the peak and supervises the world.

We haven't any reasons to make concessions.

There is no reason to retreat, not a tiny bit.

Only those with absolute faith can give the truth.

Any person who obstructs our freedom and the will of the people, will not be forgiven.

Because we are "Crimson Twilight".

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If my eyes can't see the truth.

The who will tell me–from now on, what am I supposed to believe?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica

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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetica_of_a_Rogue_Hero Hagure Yūsha no Aestetica (はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学)] is a light novel series written by [[:Category:Tetsuto Uesu|Tetsuto Uesu]] and illustrated by Tamago no Kimi. The series has currently 11 volumes and is published by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_Japan Hobby Japan]. The series got an anime and aired between July - September of 2012 primarily covering Vol.1-3.

== Story Synopsis ==

Summoned into an alternate world of Alayzard, Ousawa Akatsuki defeats the Demon King, bring forth peace back to the world, and under the Demon King’s last request, takes the demon’s only daughter back into Akatsuki’s own world. It turns out that being summoned to a different world is somewhat of a common occurrence. Those who find themselves back home often come back with the ability to use magic, because of fearing people like Akatsuki they created the world organization Babel, a school to teach and keep tabs on the magic users. Akatsuki is able to enroll the Demon King’s only daughter into Babel as his sister, Ousawa Miu. A new chapter for Akatsuki is about to begin in his own universe.

''From Jcafe24''

==Character Introductions==


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'''Akatsuki Ousawa''' (鳳沢暁月 Ōsawa Akatsuki)

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'''AD:''' <Demon Sword>

'''Power:''' Renkan Keikikou.

Akatsuki came back to his world after defeating the Demon King and becoming the "Rouge hero" in the alternate world of Alayzard. He was entrusted by the Demon King with his daughter, Myuu whom Akatsuki brought back with him. He is usually very laid back and filled with confidence. Though generally kind, he is sometimes viewed as perverted in nature.

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'''Miu "Myuu" Ousawa''' (鳳沢美兎 Ōsawa Miu "Myū)

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'''AD:''' Staff

'''Magical Ability:''' Air, wind, earth

The Demon King's daughter, whom Akatsuki defeated and took with him to his world by the Demon King's dying request, to look after his daughter. She pretends to be Akatsuki's little sister in school. Although Miu holds hatred towards Akatsuki for killing her father, she might have a crush on him.

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'''Kuzuha Doumoto''' (桐元葛葉 Dōmoto Kuzuha)

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'''AD:''' Giant wooden hammer

'''Magical Ability:''' Earth

She is the class rep for Class B, and a classmate of Akatsuki's and Miu's. While at first not liking Akatsuki, she grows closer to him, even developing a small crush, after he helped her regain confidence after being looked down upon by the Student Council. She is a really small girl, who is also really young, as she was originally in grade school before being moved to the high school branch. She is very intelligent and that is her reason for being in high school. She is a close friend of Miu.

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'''Chikage Izumi''' (五泉千影 Izumi Chikage)

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'''AD:''' Longbow

'''Magical Ability:''' Water

Chikage introduced herself to Akatsuki and Miu on their first day at JPN Babel with the intentions of helping them avoiding getting into trouble. She is a friendly, tomboyish girl with short brown hair and amber eyes. She becomes friends with Miu immediately. She is somewhat perverted when it comes to girls, though she develops a slight "liking" towards Akatsuki.

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'''Haruka Nagase''' (七瀬遥 Nagase Haruka)

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'''AD:''' Two push knives

'''Magical Ability:''' Wind

The Vice President of is a very strict person who takes her work on the student council very seriously. She dislikes Akatsuki, especially after he humiliates her by stealing both her underwear and bra in the middle of school. Repeated failures to "bring Akatsuki to justice" has left her at loss after loss, although she dislikes his irresponsible actions and perverted habits, Haruka does respect Akatsuki for his strength and kindness to those in need.

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'''Listy El Da Sherfied''' {{Furigana|(リスティ・エル・ダ・シェルフィード)|Risuti Eru Da Sherufīdo}}.

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'''Magical Ability:''' ?

The Princess of Sherfied, a country in Alayzard. After the fall of the Demon King, she tried to prevent Akatsuki from returning home, unaware of his oath to protect Miu. The moment after he kissed her, Listy immediately slapped him and she angrily told him to never come back, ignoring his words that he will return one day.

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'''Motoharu Kaidou''' (海堂元春 Kaidou Motoharu)

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'''AD:''' Chains

'''Magical Abilities''' Creating barriers

Self-proclaimed dropout of Class A. He meets Akatsuki on the rooftop of JPN Babel and refers to him as "Akki" after they become friends(He declares himself as Akatsuki's best friend). During the ranking matches he shows abilities that imply he is more powerful then he lets on.

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== Updates ==
* April 13, 2014 - Volume 7 Epilogue Completed
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* March 8, 2014 - Volume 4 Chapter 3 Completed

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== ''Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica'' series by Tetsuto Uesu ==

=== Volume 1 ([[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume1|Full Text]]) ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Prologue|Prologue - Goodbye Parallel World]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Chapter 1|Chapter 1 - Hello Reality]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Chapter 2|Chapter 2 - The Hot-Headed Loafer’s Youthful Rampage]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Chapter 3|Chapter 3 - Bonds of Holy Water]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Chapter 4|Chapter 4 - A Hero's Silhouette]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 1 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 2 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Prologue|Prologue - I Will Never Forget You]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Chapter 4|Chapter 4]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 2 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 3 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Prologue|Prologue - Zahark's evil intentions]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 3 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 4 ([[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume4|Full Text]])===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Prologue|Prologue - The signal of the end of peace]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 1|Chapter 1 - A Comfortable and Pleasant Alternative World Trip]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 2|Chapter 2 - Brushing Past the Idea of Peace]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 3|Chapter 3 - The Unchanging Truth]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 4|Chapter 4 - Absolutely won't Concede]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Epilogue|Epilogue - Respective Decision]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 5 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Prologue|Prologue - Everyone's goal we hope]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 4|Chapter 4]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 5|Chapter 5]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 6 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Prologue|Prologue - Early morning company]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 7 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue|Prologue - The Future cannot be Avoided]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 1|Chapter 1 - The Girls Late-night Festival]] - 25%
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 2|Chapter 2 - Crossroad of Ideas]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 3|Chapter 3 - Still just Facing Forward]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 4|Chapter 4 - Realizing the Point of the Fall]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Epilogue|Epilogue - The Truth in the Darkness]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 8 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Prologue|Prologue - Precursor to chaos and conflict]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 4|Chapter 4]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 9 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Prologue|Prologue - No turning back now]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Chapter 4|Chapter 4]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Epilogue 1|Epilogue 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Epilogue 2|Epilogue 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 9 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 10 ===

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::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Prologue|Prologue - Small desire kept secret]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Chapter 4|Chapter 4]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 10 Afterword|Afterword]]

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=== Volume 11 ===

[[File:HYnA vol 11 001.jpg|thumb|x180px]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Illustrations|Novel Illustrations]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Prologue|Prologue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Chapter 1|Chapter 1]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Chapter 3|Chapter 3]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Epilogue|Epilogue]]
::* [[Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 11 Afterword|Afterword]]

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== Series Overview ==

* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 I (エステティカ) (HJ文庫) (鬼畜な勇者が異世界から帰ってきた！) (May 1, 2010 ISBN 978-4-7986-0042-0)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 II （エステティカ）(HJ文庫う) (鬼畜な勇者に新たな刺客!!) (July 31, 2010 ISBN 978-4-7986-0104-5)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 III（エステティカ） (HJ文庫) (はぐれ勇者VS新・勇者) (November 1, 2010 ISBN 978-4-7986-0138-0)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 IV （エステティカ) (HJ文庫) (はぐれ勇者・暁月は再びアレイザードを救うことができるのか!？) (Feb 1, 2011 ISBN 978-4-7986-0180-9)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 V (HJ文庫う) (魔王と化した暁月の真意とは？) (April 28, 2011 ISBN 978-4-7986-0225-7)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 VI (HJ文庫) (現実世界はさらに熱いぜ!!) (July 29, 2011 ISBN 978-4-7986-0264-6)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 VII (HJ文庫) (陰謀渦巻くバベル。その中心にいるのは？) (November 30, 2011 ISBN 978-4-7986-0321-6)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 VIII(HJ文庫) (バトル＆バトル！『京也編』最高潮！) (Feb 29, 2012 ISBN 978-4-7986-0359-9)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 IX (HJ文庫) (ついに『京也編』完結！) (June 29, 2012 ISBN 978-4-7986-0422-0)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 X (HJ文庫) (第３勢力に上り詰めた暁月の新章開幕！) (September 29, 2012 ISBN 978-4-7986-0473-2)
* はぐれ勇者の鬼畜美学 XI (HJ文庫) (暁月が立ち上げた新団体ノアが動き出す) (Feb 28, 2013 ISBN 978-4-7986-0566-1)

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue

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==Prologue - The future cannot be avoided==

===Part 1===

It is an eerily cold silence.

At night the JPN Babel Student Council room is like a silent world.

In the darkness a silhouette of a person is cast from a single light source.

A square liquid crystal display fills the room with superfluous light.

It is JPN Babel's student council president's, also Japan's COCOON representative's -- Hikami Kyoya's personal computer. Real-time updates are constantly appearing on the screen.

It is current displaying the status of the special autonomous region established in Japan for the people who have returned from the alternate worlds.

At the top of JPN Babel is Kyoya, who is responsible for coordinating all matters in the special autonomous region. Therefore Kyoya must compile the various information related to the special autonomous region.

While Kyoya is looking at the monitor, his smile quietly deepens.

Then he mutters:

"Movement, and I believe he......"

===Part 2===

Hikami Kyoya is examining the gathered intelligence.

He is primarily looking at a series of events that took place in the evening two days ago to early morning yesterday.

These are the records of the special antonymous region -- a huge artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay.

That night, Kyoya requested some kind of "substance" to be transported to the special antonymous region.

It is a substance that has manifested in this world, a lower dimension. The substance is from a high-dimensional life form -- the Japanese Government researched and cultured cells under the utmost secrecy.

Kyoya had already obtained them, the so called - <nowiki><P Cells></nowiki> or <Phoenix Cells>.

He even had to steal to get them.

However, the Japanese government can not condemn Kyoya's act.

After all, COCOON is responsible for co-ordination and management of all technology and abilities learned from alternate worlds.

He was named a permanent member to the new United Nations -- the G7 -- although COCOON assisted in establishing the special antonymous region and Babel in Japan, the Japanese Government isn't allowed to research or develop other world technology.

Therefore the Japanese Government's experiment is in violation of the rules set forth by COCOON.

Basically the <Phoenix Cells> shouldn't exist.

Even if they were stolen, it cannot be made public.

"Can't let the cat out of bag, they still have to continue keeping it a secret ... ..."

In order to transport the <Phoenix Cells> at any cost, beforehand Kyoya arranged several decoys to distract the enemy.

However many of these decoys were destroyed –- furthermore to maintain the utmost secrecy, only a few had known that they were decoys to begin with.

The Japanese government does not want the existence of <Phoenix Cells> to be announced to the world. Therefore recapturing the <Phoenix Cells> through any means is to be expected. Kyoya has never denied that the Japanese government's involvement is a possibility.

However the Japanese government's intelligence capability is quite extraordinary to have already locked onto so many decoys.

Even the nearly impossible to expose decoys have been attacked one after another.

In addition, they even attacked anyone potentiality linked to a decoy.

Only individuals or groups on equal footing with COCOON would have the ability to do that.

However COCOON doesn't need act in such a roundabout manner to condemn Kyoya's unauthorized actions. They can directly enforce punitive damages on Kyoya.

More importantly, Kyoya did not yet violate any laws in COCOON's eyes.

After all, Kyoya's "scheme" is predicated on the truth being concealed from COCOON.

This type of feat took considerable skill.

Therefore there may be only one possible answer.

Kyoya firmly believes that -- Crimson Twilight<ref>aka Scarlet Dusk</ref> will act.

They should already be aware that Kyoya perpetrated the robbery.

However Hikami Kyoya's smile is still as bright as before.

"I'm very sorry, the <Phoenix Cells> have already fallen into my hands."

Kyoya is calmly reflecting over the current situation.

Re-examining all of the chess pieces on the board -- including his own.

In the first place, other than COCOON it is impossible to find out about the current situation.

The top secret research regarding high-dimensional beings betrayed COCOON's overall plan on alternate worlds. Thus it is impossible for the Japanese government to spontaneously confess to their crimes.

Moreover from Crimson Twilight's standpoint, it should be better if Kyoya has the <Phoenix Cells> rather than COCOON.

After all, compared to the heavily fortified COCOON headquarters, stealing the <Phoenix Cells> from JPN Babel school is much less difficult.

Kyoya is naturally fully prepared and ready at any time for a counterattack.

However, this is an indisputable fact that has already been perceived by the enemy.

It seems that it is necessary to speed up the pace for the whole scheme.

Granted it doesn't hurt to figure out what the problems are. At least the leadership role rests in his own hands.

Basically, there doesn't appear to be any hitches in Kyoya's plan.

Reluctantly saying so, probably only one individual constitutes an element of uncertainty -- and Kyoya is unable to predict the latent nature of that enemy's action.

Kyoya said in a pleasant tone the name of that uncertain element:

"I've got a head start Ousawa-kun ... ... What will you do next?"

Kyoya is smiling from ear to ear gazing at the gauge on the computer screen.

The gauge shows the degree of progress made on his current project.

After obtaining the <Phoenix Cells>, officially the scheme enters into its second phase. Also, the second phase is now on the verge of being completed.

According to the original plan, tomorrow the curtain drops on the third phase.

At that time no one will be able to stop Kyoya.

Not even COCOON's strongest -- Michael Arcruid.

Naturally using the same logic, it is possible to stop Kyoya at this stage.

If COCOON finds out about the current situation everything will go up in smoke.

Kyoya will lose all his power and status in COCOON, and maybe even lose his precious life.

Even if he luckily got away with the robbery, from now on he will not be able to do whatever he pleases.

Naturally Kyoya has his reasons for selecting such a risky plan.

That's because of Ousawa Miu.

Kyoya discovered a major "secret" concerning Miu.

The Norn screening named her as the "True Hero" Ousawa Akatsuki's little sister.

However that fabricated identity was merely for her to exist in this world.

Hikami Kyoya is very clear.

Her true identity is that she grew up in a alternate world of Alayzard as the Demon King's daughter -· Myuu.

Many teenagers have been summoned to alternate worlds for more than 30 years now. However, the case of inhabitants from alternate worlds coming to this world has never been officially documented.

A very rare case of tenancy.

Miu is undoubtedly a very rare object to study.

However, that was fundamentally regarded as nothing, after Kyoya become aware of a gargantuan secret.

Let alone Akatsuki, even Miu doesn't realize her secret.

That is -- Ousawa Miu is in fact an ultra high-dimensional being.

Ultra high-dimensional beings have the ability to manipulate all phenomenon. Once you obtain this kind of ability, undoubtedly you can dominate the entire world -- This is what the "Y Plan" entails.

Kyoya has the chance to achieve COCOON's ultimate goal.

A once in a blue moon chance.

Hikami Kyoya will absolutely not miss this opportunity.

To obtain the ultra high-dimensional Miu and grasp the absolute power inside her.

When that moment comes he will transcend everything, becoming an existence on an equal footing with God.

===Part 3===

"Well......"

Kyoya muttered to himself while turning off the computer.

When the monitor on his personal computer shut down, the room became wrapped in complete darkness.

The next moment, the sound of the student council room door opening could be heard.

At the same time, the ceiling lights turned on, lighting up the room.

Another member of the student council walked into the room.

It is Uesaki Ryohei, the secretary of the student council.

"Oh, Kyoya you're still here?"

Ryohei noticed Kyoya's presence.

"It's already so late. What are you doing here? At least turn on a light."

"I was just thinking about a few things."

Kyoya replied with the usual smile.

It was like his previously intoxicated with power expression was a lie judging from his ability to immediately appear clam.

Therefore......

"Hmm I see. The student council president indeed works really hard. There are always a lot of things to worry about."

Ryohei shrugged and walked towards his seat. He seemingly accepted what Kyoya said.

Ryohei's response as well as his reaction gave Kyoya a sense of satisfaction.

It also appears that Kyoya didn't look anxious or complacent. He remained as cold as ice, exuding a sense of normalcy.

Even though he is about to realize the ambitions that he had aspired to for many years, there is still no change to his normal calm demeanor.

Then Ryohei suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, that's right. Before the start of the new semester concerning the system update, you're going to ......"

"Naturally it will be conducted as planned."

Kyoya seemingly answered matter of factly--

"-- It will officially launch tomorrow night."

===Part 4===

If you eat plain rice as soon as its cooked its in its most delicious form.

Regardless eating as is, enjoying it with a raw egg covered with natto is also very delicious.

Basically there is no substitute for piping hot rice.

However, there are very few cases where such common sense is overturned.

Sushi is one of them.

However, to properly make home-made sushi is not an easy task.

After all, sushi held a relatively high technical threshold, not every housewife has a sushi chef's skill.

Although the bulk of scattered sushi materials can be directly purchased from the supermarket, eggs and peas silk processing is still holds a certain degree of difficulty.

The market does sell sushi platters, but they are less appetizing.

Having said that, a relaxing way to enjoy sushi at home still exists.

The answer is ......

"Ah ha ha ~ hand-rolled sushi ~ "

Cheers coming from the living room reached Onizuka Kenya's ears.

Onizuka was standing in the kitchen.

He braved the snowy vapor from the stainless steel stock pot smoke on top the gas stove.

"Damn... ... Why should I tire myself like a dog ... ... "

Gazing at the slowly rising steam, Onizuka can't help muttering.

Onizuka is cooking miso soup they way he likes it which is clam taste.

Since he lives alone, there is no reason to make miso soup at home when he could always just have instant soup cups.

Not to mention the hand-rolled sushi, Onizuka never even had the idea to eat hand-rolled sushi before.

However, Onizuka is making hand-rolled sushi and miso soup for tonight's dinner.

This is definitely not what a typical Onizuka's menu looks like.

There was a certain reason why it had come to this.

"Ken-chan, Ken-chan, I do not want to shake the fan."

An overly familiar voice calls Onitsuka with a little bit spoiled tone.

The girl was a freeloader that is temporary living together with Onizuka.

She is Tiana · Randohauze.<ref>temp name</ref>

"If you insist on eating hand-rolled sushi by all means then just obediently fan it."

That's right!

The reason for whole thing all started with Tiana, obviously a foreigner, on a whim saying "I want to eat good sushi", but then she didn't seem like a foreigner as she started to say "I absolutely must eat sushi with clams and miso soup". This kind of Japanese cuisine is more then what most Japanese adhere to. Onizuka already experienced one of Tiana's outburst and with her stubborn personality with no margin for error. No matter how reluctant his heart is, sadly he can only concede.

In the past, it was unthinkable for Onizuka to let a girl lead him around by the nose.

Although he was gradually accepting the fact of being lead around by the nose, Onizuka couldn't help think it was exasperating.

....Ahhhhhhhh....What the hell am I doing ....

Be that as it may, Onizuka is still somewhat moved.

Even though he hates the hassle more than anything else.

Now he is even willing to cook for someone other than himself.

"I probably had taken the wrong medicine."

Onizuka bitter remark, he once more concentrates on the stainless steel pot on a gas stove.

However the time and effort only required a minimum amount of trouble despite being home cooking.

Do-it-yourself sushi entails, first pour the right amount of sweetened vinegar with the boiling rice. Mix unitl its well-distributed, then add the supermarket bought ready-made sushi, and finally roll it in a layer of nori. As for Onizuka's process for cooking miso soup, as long you add the split sand clams to the boiled water, then mixed with miso soup stock. And at last it is completed.

"Oh, by the way Ken-chan, don't forget to turn off the heat before you add the miso."

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business, I do not need your meddling."

"Well ... ... This is a little strange to say, but why doesn't this home have a hair dryer?"

Tiana expressed her inner doubts.

Taking advantage of a hair dryer blower feature would reduced the temperature of the rice more efficiently than their fanning.

However, since the day before yesterday the Onizuka's home is without a hairdryer.

The reason is simple ......

"Did you forget? A certain idiot throw it and broke it."

"That is also because some pervert spying on someone's body."

To Onizuka's displeased voice, Tiana not to be outdone immediately returns with sarcasm.

The now broken hairdryer was cheap anyway, bought when Onizuka first began living in the apartment.

Figuring it was also used for few years now it was nearly at the end of its lifespan.

Then the poor hair dryer was conveniently picked up by Tiana and thrown at Onizuka's forehead hitting her mark, then it landed hard on the floor breaking it.

Afterwards no matter how many times it is pressed it wont turn on.

"If you cut corners now, the distinctive flavor of the sushi will be greatly affected ... ... Hey! you have just accept it."

Tiana sighed and continue to fan.

"But having to fan is boring... ... we are space aliens!"

"Stop with these childish antics! Even if you must play, you shouldn't talk into the spinning electric fan so close!"

"This is the lair of the bored devious lion star people!"

"....Okay, okay, I know you're a visitor. I would love to play along with you. Oh, by the way...keep fanning."

A little joking around, This is the first time in his life cooking miso soup.

After some time ......

"Almost right."

After the appropriate amount of time, Onizuka turned off the fire.

Then put the miso seasoning into the pot, stirring it back and forth with chopsticks.

This should be the right recipe. Just to be sure, Onizuka scooped a small amount inot the ladle to taste.

The clam distinctive sweet flavor suddenly spread throughout his mouth.

It flavor isn't bad. For a beginner it could be considered quite good.

Onizuka stuck his head out from the kitchen, looking towards the living room.

"The miso soup is finished, you over there-"

Only half of the words had to be said.

"Aha, Perfect timing, I just got here a moment ago."

Tiana responds with an innocent smile.

Onizuka veins suddenly burst out on his temple.

"...... Hey."

"Is there something wrong, Ken-chan? Your inferentially ferocious appearance, looks more ferocious then normal."

"....Where has the vinegar rice gone? "

On the table was an empty platter.

The rice was missing.

Tiana still looked at ease.

"Eh?" Really! did you ask me? I just got here."

"Don't give me that nonsense! One person ate all the vinegar rice! "

"This one... ...the temperature was suitable for the vinegar rice, you must personally eat it to know. "

Tiana sticks her tongue out.

Of course when Tiana offered to help, Onizuka already considered the risk of her eating the vinegar rice.

Therefore Onizuka's solution was to wait until the last moment to bring out the sushi ingredients.

He never imagine that Tiana couldn't wait for all ingredients to be on the table and was able wiped out all of the vinegar rice in one breath.

"I'm sorry. I was careless."

"Give me a break! One person eating that amount which is the equivalent to six bowls of steamed rice, still dare to say that was careless?"

The Onizuka household rice cooker could only cook a maximum of three cups of rice.

However, For Tiana's gluttonous stomach clearly three cups of rice is inadequate.

So Onizuka boiled three cups of rice and made Tiana responsible for fanning it, then again quickly prepared three more cups of rice.

Carefully considering all the time needed in which it should all of been ready to eat.

Fortunately the sushi material is safe and sound.

Making more vinegar rice shouldn't take too much more time.

"...... Well, you lost."

"Don't be so angry. I know I'm in the wrong, so I left the best part for Ken-chan. "

"The best part? Where is it? I don't see it?"

The platter on the table was completely empty.

There wasn't a trace of the vinegar rice.

Onizuka looked puzzled.

"Really slow, its here - this · la ~"

Tiana winks her right eye.

At this moment Onizuka finally understood Tiana's meaning.

If you look closely, on Tiana's right cheek is a grain of rice.

Murderous intent burst forth in his mind.

"......"

Onizuka silently reached out–

"What the? Its really strange that your actually not mad. Yeah. Well, that's good. There's no need to be modest, Don't hesitate to eat it--Huh?"

....He grabbed Tiana's collar and started dragging her.

The opened window was just repaired yesterday, Tiana was thrown out onto the veranda.

He shuts and locks the windows, and drew back the curtains.

Locking Tiana out of the house.

===Part 5===

"Come on! Ken-chan there's really nothing to be ashamed of ... ..."

Isolated on the veranda, Tiana Randohauze sighed helplessly.

Actually ignoring a grain of rice on a girls cheek is simply outrageous.

In a way isn't this disrespectful to farmer?

He should apologize to farmer.

Frustration aside, Tiana reluctantly took the rice grain off herself, and ate it.

"Fine, now what to do......"

Of course, one way is to brake the window, but the window just got fixed and she would also feel somewhat guilty at heart.

-Well, It can be difficult for adolescent boys to act in front of girls.

As a mature woman, I should be lenient and forgive him.

Boiled , stir into vinegar after the meal, he probably would have cut it.

Anyway, after he boils some more rice he should cool down a bit. It shouldn't take longer then 30 minutes, I can be patient.

"How should I spend the time waiting?" Tiana looks around the corner.

"Huh? The futon that was hung out during the day was forgotten."

The veranda railing was draped with the futon.

It was the futon that Tiana just bought.

Onizuka usually doesn't have any visitors, therefore his home doesn't the for visitors needs.

Since Tiana intends to stay there for awhile, she had to purchased a few necessities to be able to live there.

This futon was just used and bought at the store yesterday, and since it was such a beautiful sunny day today, Tiana especially hung the futon on the porch.

Therefore.....

"Ah, the fluffy baked feeling from the Sun is gone."

Touching the futon draped over the railing, Tiana is unable to hide her disappointment.

However, it can not be helped.

After all, it was all started by Tiana who suddenly said "I want to eat the sushi", while she was forcible pulling Onizuka out shopping.

After returning home from shopping, Tiana was in good mood and anxiously awaiting for the sushi to be made. She had simply forgot all about the futon hanging on the railing.

"...... Hmm, Come to think of it, I also forgot a very important thing ......"

The puzzled Tiana was about to remember something, she tilted her head–

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the balcony.

This is a commonly seen phenomenon for a spring night.

Tiana was lost in her thoughts, the high winds blew around her side ponytail.

"Ah ......"

The wind gust caused the futon to slowly start to slide off the railing.

The whiteness of futon in front of her eyes was helplessly falling towards the ground as if it is being swallowed up by the darkness of the night.

However......

"-Oh."

Tiana cry out and quickly stretched out her right hand trying to grab it.

The futon stopped falling.

It was floating in midair for a brief time before it was close enough for Tiana's hands to reach.

Instead of using magic to create a strong wind to blow it up, there seemed to be a thread hooked to it that pulled it up.

The futon is attracted to Tiana's hands, as if by telekinesis.

"That was da-dangerous, because Ken-chan especially bought this futon for me."

Tiana said so while gripping the edge of the futon-

-It wasn't simple magic that Tiana just now used.

Rather those for returned from alternate worlds twice, get a specific ability from the alternate dimension that only they are able to have.

This special abilities include all the the four elements, fire, water, earth, and wind, coupled with elements of light and dark to develop "element magic", now as well as the ability to control space and gravity "physical magic", these returnees have radically different abilities as different black and white.

This is the concept when a human being gets closer to a higher dimension being.

This differs from the understanding of the common principles of magic. Only individuals with these abilities are the strongest in COCOON and Crimson Twilight simply because of this.

They have an overwhelming advantage.

Just when Tiana pulled back the futon-

An electronic sound suddenly rang out from her pocket.

She took out the cell phone while saying, "Yeah, yeah", Tiana pushes the call button.

"Yes, Randohauze."

"Hello there, Tiana you sound energetic."

"Oh, not you leader, what happened?"

"That... ... What do you think?"

A mischievous smile could be felt from the other end of the phone after that little banter.

The other is the leader of world's most powerful terrorist group Crimson Twilight - Cecil Endheart.

From her tone it seems she is waiting for Tiana to answer.

Therefore Tiana bowed her head, I wonder what,

"Ah ......!"

Shoock upon realizing what had happened.

"I'm glad, it seems you finally remembered."

The superior tone of Cecil increased her smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't forget. If I remember correctly, it should be called ... ... Yes, <T cells>!"

"Its the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. In addition, you can also go to the meeting place earlier designated now, I was unfortunately slow to anticipate this."

She explained, it was the day before yesterday that Cecil gave her the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> assignment.

Even if we wanted to remedy it, a degree of damage is already done.

"Umm... ... Leader are you angry?"

"Nope, I'm not angry."

"...... Really?"

"Well ... because like I told you the other day, I gave priority to the "other matter"."

Cecil pause for a moment, then continued to talk:

"You are somewhat more impulse then some, but your not selfishness person. At most its just your instincts telling you how to proceed to the next step. Since the "other matter" is more important, you gave priority to something different than what I asked. It means that you thought that this was right thing to do. If you gave priority to that request, ignoring what is right in front your eyes, and even if you did end up successful, I wouldn't have been particularly happy. The reason is simple, because this is not what I particularly enjoy about your style."

That being said, Cecil took a breath and slightly lowered her volume.

"-But then again, your methods still need to be addressed, and cannot be brushed aside."

"That's mean ... ..."

"Hmm. The incident seems to be masterwork of Hikami Kyoya. Not only outwitting the Japanese government, he even made a fool of COCOON. Its not unexpected that the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> should already be in his hands."

"The enemy's in fighting may not necessarily be a good thing for the us, but Hikami Kyoya betrayal seems a little too bold."

"Perhaps Hikami Kyoya believes the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> have that kind of value. In any event, we can't miss this great opportunity to ... ... Wait, are you interested?"

"Of course. as long the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> are in Hikami Kyoya's hands, it would be nice if they were taken, right?"

Confronted with Tiana's inquiry, Cecil on the other end of the line returns with an "oh" and nod.

"Kaidou is inside JPN Babel. I can ask him to send the schools layout as well as a plan of approach to you."

Motoharu Kaidou is also one of the members of "Crimson Twilight". When the familiar name hits her ear, Tiana suddenly very much wanted to meet up.

"Oh yeah, Kaido-chan<ref>temp a nickname like ken-chan is here, oh-chan maybe</ref> is currently a student JPN Babel."

"That's right, but I don't know whether its fortunate or unfortunate that his identity has already been exposed. Also he has caught Nanase Haruka the Vice President of the Student Council and public morals chairman eye, at most, he can act as a diversion for the enemy."

Cecil concluded.

"Tiana, I entrusted the capturing of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> to you. I'm merely asking for results, and not pay no attention to your methods, do whatever you want."

"--How should we handle Hikami Kyoya?"

Suddenly in a low quiet voice Tiana threw out a question.

Then an even colder voice answers the question.

"For that guy to even betray COCOON - who knows whats going to happen. In order to avoid complications, ask him to leave as soon as possible."

".....and never come back?"

"However, he does have some home-court advantage over there. Its not necessary to force him by yourself. After all, the Japanese government researched and cultured the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, more then likely there will be some technical problems, plus Hikami Kyoya will unlikely keep them at hand. After obtaining the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, if in passing some noise reached COCOON. They will naturally offer to deal with Hikami Kyoya."

"...... Makes sense."

"What's more, if Kaido is at your side and even if something really goes wrong, as long as its against Hikami Kyoya, he can be easily beaten if its two-to-one. Thats if it comes down to it -"

At this point, Cecil's tone slightly changes.

"If you feel abduction of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> is too difficult, withdrawal won't do any harm. If things get out of control with Hikami Kyoya, any commotion can sink him. He put himself into this situation, so he should know that pretty well. It'll be ready for preventive measures. To sum up, If the need to retreat arises immediately retreat, you must by all means not miss that opportunity."

"I understand. But on the other hand, if circumstances permit-"

Tiana pauses slightly.

"Then I can kill him, right?"

"Its only natural. Those who obstruct our freedom and and the will of the people, should be eradicated."

Even if the other is COCOON, who is position at the peak and supervises the world.

We haven't any reasons to make concessions.

There is no reason to retreat, not a tiny bit.

Only those with absolute faith can give the truth.

Any person who obstructs our freedom and the will of the people, will not be forgiven.

Because we are "Crimson Twilight".

[[File:HYnA vol 07 017.jpg|800px]]

If my eyes can't see the truth.

The who will tell me–from now on, what am I supposed to believe?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue

2014-04-23T13:21:30Z

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==Prologue - The future cannot be avoided==

===Part 1===

It is an eerily cold silence.

At night the JPN Babel Student Council room is like a silent world.

In the darkness a silhouette of a person is cast from a single light source.

A square liquid crystal display fills the room with superfluous light.

It is JPN Babel's student council president's, also Japan's COCOON representative's -- Hikami Kyoya's personal computer. Real-time updates are constantly appearing on the screen.

It is current displaying the status of the special autonomous region established in Japan for the people who have returned from the alternate worlds.

At the top of JPN Babel is Kyoya, who is responsible for coordinating all matters in the special autonomous region. Therefore Kyoya must compile the various information related to the special autonomous region.

While Kyoya is looking at the monitor, his smile quietly deepens.

Then he mutters:

"Movement, and I believe he......"

===Part 2===

Hikami Kyoya is examining the gathered intelligence.

He is primarily looking at a series of events that took place in the evening two days ago to early morning yesterday.

These are the records of the special antonymous region -- a huge artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay.

That night, Kyoya requested some kind of "substance" to be transported to the special antonymous region.

It is a substance that has manifested in this world, a lower dimension. The substance is from a high-dimensional life form -- the Japanese Government researched and cultured cells under the utmost secrecy.

Kyoya had already obtained them, the so called - <nowiki><P Cells></nowiki> or <Phoenix Cells>.

He even had to steal to get them.

However, the Japanese government can not condemn Kyoya's act.

After all, COCOON is responsible for co-ordination and management of all technology and abilities learned from alternate worlds.

He was named a permanent member to the new United Nations -- the G7 -- although COCOON assisted in establishing the special antonymous region and Babel in Japan, the Japanese Government isn't allowed to research or develop other world technology.

Therefore the Japanese Government's experiment is in violation of the rules set forth by COCOON.

Basically the <Phoenix Cells> shouldn't exist.

Even if they were stolen, it cannot be made public.

"Can't let the cat out of bag, they still have to continue keeping it a secret ... ..."

In order to transport the <Phoenix Cells> at any cost, beforehand Kyoya arranged several decoys to distract the enemy.

However many of these decoys were destroyed –- furthermore to maintain the utmost secrecy, only a few had known that they were decoys to begin with.

The Japanese government does not want the existence of <Phoenix Cells> to be announced to the world. Therefore recapturing the <Phoenix Cells> through any means is to be expected. Kyoya has never denied that the Japanese government's involvement is a possibility.

However the Japanese government's intelligence capability is quite extraordinary to have already locked onto so many decoys.

Even the nearly impossible to expose decoys have been attacked one after another.

In addition, they even attacked anyone potentiality linked to a decoy.

Only individuals or groups on equal footing with COCOON would have the ability to do that.

However COCOON doesn't need act in such a roundabout manner to condemn Kyoya's unauthorized actions. They can directly enforce punitive damages on Kyoya.

More importantly, Kyoya did not yet violate any laws in COCOON's eyes.

After all, Kyoya's "scheme" is predicated on the truth being concealed from COCOON.

This type of feat took considerable skill.

Therefore there may be only one possible answer.

Kyoya firmly believes that -- Crimson Twilight<ref>aka Scarlet Dusk</ref> will act.

They should already be aware that Kyoya perpetrated the robbery.

However Hikami Kyoya's smile is still as bright as before.

"I'm very sorry, the <Phoenix Cells> have already fallen into my hands."

Kyoya is calmly reflecting over the current situation.

Re-examining all of the chess pieces on the board -- including his own.

In the first place, other than COCOON it is impossible to find out about the current situation.

The top secret research regarding high-dimensional beings betrayed COCOON's overall plan on alternate worlds. Thus it is impossible for the Japanese government to spontaneously confess to their crimes.

Moreover from Crimson Twilight's standpoint, it should be better if Kyoya has the <Phoenix Cells> rather than COCOON.

After all, compared to the heavily fortified COCOON headquarters, stealing the <Phoenix Cells> from JPN Babel school is much less difficult.

Kyoya is naturally fully prepared and ready at any time for a counterattack.

However, this is an indisputable fact that has already been perceived by the enemy.

It seems that it is necessary to speed up the pace for the whole scheme.

Granted it doesn't hurt to figure out what the problems are. At least the leadership role rests in his own hands.

Basically, there doesn't appear to be any hitches in Kyoya's plan.

Reluctantly saying so, probably only one individual constitutes an element of uncertainty -- and Kyoya is unable to predict the latent nature of that enemy's action.

Kyoya said in a pleasant tone the name of that uncertain element:

"I've got a head start Ousawa-kun ... ... What will you do next?"

Kyoya is smiling from ear to ear gazing at the gauge on the computer screen.

The gauge shows the degree of progress made on his current project.

After obtaining the <Phoenix Cells>, officially the scheme enters into its second phase. Also, the second phase is now on the verge of being completed.

According to the original plan, tomorrow the curtain drops on the third phase.

At that time no one will be able to stop Kyoya.

Not even COCOON's strongest -- Michael Arcruid.

Naturally using the same logic, it is possible to stop Kyoya at this stage.

If COCOON finds out about the current situation everything will go up in smoke.

Kyoya will lose all his power and status in COCOON, and maybe even lose his precious life.

Even if he luckily got away with the robbery, from now on he will not be able to do whatever he pleases.

Naturally Kyoya has his reasons for selecting such a risky plan.

That's because of Ousawa Miu.

Kyoya discovered a major "secret" concerning Miu.

The Norn screening named her as the "True Hero" Ousawa Akatsuki's little sister.

However that fabricated identity was merely for her to exist in this world.

Hikami Kyoya is very clear.

Her true identity is that she grew up in a alternate world of Alayzard as the Demon King's daughter -· Myuu.

Many teenagers have been summoned to alternate worlds for more than 30 years now. However, the case of inhabitants from alternate worlds coming to this world has never been officially documented.

A very rare case of tenancy.

Miu is undoubtedly a very rare object to study.

However, that was fundamentally regarded as nothing, after Kyoya become aware of a gargantuan secret.

Let alone Akatsuki, even Miu doesn't realize her secret.

That is -- Ousawa Miu is in fact an ultra high-dimensional being.

Ultra high-dimensional beings have the ability to manipulate all phenomenon. Once you obtain this kind of ability, undoubtedly you can dominate the entire world -- This is what the "Y Plan" entails.

Kyoya has the chance to achieve COCOON's ultimate goal.

A once in a blue moon chance.

Hikami Kyoya will absolutely not miss this opportunity.

To obtain the ultra high-dimensional Miu and grasp the absolute power inside her.

When that moment comes he will transcend everything, becoming an existence on an equal footing with God.

===Part 3===

"Well......"

Kyoya muttered to himself while turning off the computer.

When the monitor on his personal computer shut down, the room became wrapped in complete darkness.

The next moment, the sound of the student council room door opening could be heard.

At the same time, the ceiling lights turn on lighting up the room.

Another member of the student council walked into the room.

It is Uesaki Ryohei the secretary of the student council.

"Oh, Kyoya your still here?"

Ryohei noticed Kyoya's presence.

"Its already so late. What are you doing here? At least turn on a light."

"I'm was just thinking about a few things."

Kyoya replied with the usual smile.

It was like his previous intoxicated with power expression was a lie judging from his ability to immediately look clam.

Therefore......

"Hmm I see. The student council president indeed really works hard. There's always a lot of things to worry about."

Ryohei shrugged and walked towards his seat, he seeming accepted what Kyoya said.

Ryohei's response as well as his reaction gave Kyoya a sense of satisfaction.

It also appears that Kyoya didn't look anxious or complacent, he remained as cold as ice giving the sense of normalcy.

Even if he is about to realize his ambitions that he had for many years now. There is still no change to his normal calm demeanor.

Then Ryohei suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, that's right. Before the start of the new semester concerning the system update, you're going to ......"

"Naturally it will be conducted as planned."

Kyoya seemingly answered matter of factly--

"-- It will officially launch tomorrow night."

===Part 4===

If you eat plain rice as soon as its cooked its in its most delicious form.

Regardless eating as is, enjoying it with a raw egg covered with natto is also very delicious.

Basically there is no substitute for piping hot rice.

However, there are very few cases where such common sense is overturned.

Sushi is one of them.

However, to properly make home-made sushi is not an easy task.

After all, sushi held a relatively high technical threshold, not every housewife has a sushi chef's skill.

Although the bulk of scattered sushi materials can be directly purchased from the supermarket, eggs and peas silk processing is still holds a certain degree of difficulty.

The market does sell sushi platters, but they are less appetizing.

Having said that, a relaxing way to enjoy sushi at home still exists.

The answer is ......

"Ah ha ha ~ hand-rolled sushi ~ "

Cheers coming from the living room reached Onizuka Kenya's ears.

Onizuka was standing in the kitchen.

He braved the snowy vapor from the stainless steel stock pot smoke on top the gas stove.

"Damn... ... Why should I tire myself like a dog ... ... "

Gazing at the slowly rising steam, Onizuka can't help muttering.

Onizuka is cooking miso soup they way he likes it which is clam taste.

Since he lives alone, there is no reason to make miso soup at home when he could always just have instant soup cups.

Not to mention the hand-rolled sushi, Onizuka never even had the idea to eat hand-rolled sushi before.

However, Onizuka is making hand-rolled sushi and miso soup for tonight's dinner.

This is definitely not what a typical Onizuka's menu looks like.

There was a certain reason why it had come to this.

"Ken-chan, Ken-chan, I do not want to shake the fan."

An overly familiar voice calls Onitsuka with a little bit spoiled tone.

The girl was a freeloader that is temporary living together with Onizuka.

She is Tiana · Randohauze.<ref>temp name</ref>

"If you insist on eating hand-rolled sushi by all means then just obediently fan it."

That's right!

The reason for whole thing all started with Tiana, obviously a foreigner, on a whim saying "I want to eat good sushi", but then she didn't seem like a foreigner as she started to say "I absolutely must eat sushi with clams and miso soup". This kind of Japanese cuisine is more then what most Japanese adhere to. Onizuka already experienced one of Tiana's outburst and with her stubborn personality with no margin for error. No matter how reluctant his heart is, sadly he can only concede.

In the past, it was unthinkable for Onizuka to let a girl lead him around by the nose.

Although he was gradually accepting the fact of being lead around by the nose, Onizuka couldn't help think it was exasperating.

....Ahhhhhhhh....What the hell am I doing ....

Be that as it may, Onizuka is still somewhat moved.

Even though he hates the hassle more than anything else.

Now he is even willing to cook for someone other than himself.

"I probably had taken the wrong medicine."

Onizuka bitter remark, he once more concentrates on the stainless steel pot on a gas stove.

However the time and effort only required a minimum amount of trouble despite being home cooking.

Do-it-yourself sushi entails, first pour the right amount of sweetened vinegar with the boiling rice. Mix unitl its well-distributed, then add the supermarket bought ready-made sushi, and finally roll it in a layer of nori. As for Onizuka's process for cooking miso soup, as long you add the split sand clams to the boiled water, then mixed with miso soup stock. And at last it is completed.

"Oh, by the way Ken-chan, don't forget to turn off the heat before you add the miso."

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business, I do not need your meddling."

"Well ... ... This is a little strange to say, but why doesn't this home have a hair dryer?"

Tiana expressed her inner doubts.

Taking advantage of a hair dryer blower feature would reduced the temperature of the rice more efficiently than their fanning.

However, since the day before yesterday the Onizuka's home is without a hairdryer.

The reason is simple ......

"Did you forget? A certain idiot throw it and broke it."

"That is also because some pervert spying on someone's body."

To Onizuka's displeased voice, Tiana not to be outdone immediately returns with sarcasm.

The now broken hairdryer was cheap anyway, bought when Onizuka first began living in the apartment.

Figuring it was also used for few years now it was nearly at the end of its lifespan.

Then the poor hair dryer was conveniently picked up by Tiana and thrown at Onizuka's forehead hitting her mark, then it landed hard on the floor breaking it.

Afterwards no matter how many times it is pressed it wont turn on.

"If you cut corners now, the distinctive flavor of the sushi will be greatly affected ... ... Hey! you have just accept it."

Tiana sighed and continue to fan.

"But having to fan is boring... ... we are space aliens!"

"Stop with these childish antics! Even if you must play, you shouldn't talk into the spinning electric fan so close!"

"This is the lair of the bored devious lion star people!"

"....Okay, okay, I know you're a visitor. I would love to play along with you. Oh, by the way...keep fanning."

A little joking around, This is the first time in his life cooking miso soup.

After some time ......

"Almost right."

After the appropriate amount of time, Onizuka turned off the fire.

Then put the miso seasoning into the pot, stirring it back and forth with chopsticks.

This should be the right recipe. Just to be sure, Onizuka scooped a small amount inot the ladle to taste.

The clam distinctive sweet flavor suddenly spread throughout his mouth.

It flavor isn't bad. For a beginner it could be considered quite good.

Onizuka stuck his head out from the kitchen, looking towards the living room.

"The miso soup is finished, you over there-"

Only half of the words had to be said.

"Aha, Perfect timing, I just got here a moment ago."

Tiana responds with an innocent smile.

Onizuka veins suddenly burst out on his temple.

"...... Hey."

"Is there something wrong, Ken-chan? Your inferentially ferocious appearance, looks more ferocious then normal."

"....Where has the vinegar rice gone? "

On the table was an empty platter.

The rice was missing.

Tiana still looked at ease.

"Eh?" Really! did you ask me? I just got here."

"Don't give me that nonsense! One person ate all the vinegar rice! "

"This one... ...the temperature was suitable for the vinegar rice, you must personally eat it to know. "

Tiana sticks her tongue out.

Of course when Tiana offered to help, Onizuka already considered the risk of her eating the vinegar rice.

Therefore Onizuka's solution was to wait until the last moment to bring out the sushi ingredients.

He never imagine that Tiana couldn't wait for all ingredients to be on the table and was able wiped out all of the vinegar rice in one breath.

"I'm sorry. I was careless."

"Give me a break! One person eating that amount which is the equivalent to six bowls of steamed rice, still dare to say that was careless?"

The Onizuka household rice cooker could only cook a maximum of three cups of rice.

However, For Tiana's gluttonous stomach clearly three cups of rice is inadequate.

So Onizuka boiled three cups of rice and made Tiana responsible for fanning it, then again quickly prepared three more cups of rice.

Carefully considering all the time needed in which it should all of been ready to eat.

Fortunately the sushi material is safe and sound.

Making more vinegar rice shouldn't take too much more time.

"...... Well, you lost."

"Don't be so angry. I know I'm in the wrong, so I left the best part for Ken-chan. "

"The best part? Where is it? I don't see it?"

The platter on the table was completely empty.

There wasn't a trace of the vinegar rice.

Onizuka looked puzzled.

"Really slow, its here - this · la ~"

Tiana winks her right eye.

At this moment Onizuka finally understood Tiana's meaning.

If you look closely, on Tiana's right cheek is a grain of rice.

Murderous intent burst forth in his mind.

"......"

Onizuka silently reached out–

"What the? Its really strange that your actually not mad. Yeah. Well, that's good. There's no need to be modest, Don't hesitate to eat it--Huh?"

....He grabbed Tiana's collar and started dragging her.

The opened window was just repaired yesterday, Tiana was thrown out onto the veranda.

He shuts and locks the windows, and drew back the curtains.

Locking Tiana out of the house.

===Part 5===

"Come on! Ken-chan there's really nothing to be ashamed of ... ..."

Isolated on the veranda, Tiana Randohauze sighed helplessly.

Actually ignoring a grain of rice on a girls cheek is simply outrageous.

In a way isn't this disrespectful to farmer?

He should apologize to farmer.

Frustration aside, Tiana reluctantly took the rice grain off herself, and ate it.

"Fine, now what to do......"

Of course, one way is to brake the window, but the window just got fixed and she would also feel somewhat guilty at heart.

-Well, It can be difficult for adolescent boys to act in front of girls.

As a mature woman, I should be lenient and forgive him.

Boiled , stir into vinegar after the meal, he probably would have cut it.

Anyway, after he boils some more rice he should cool down a bit. It shouldn't take longer then 30 minutes, I can be patient.

"How should I spend the time waiting?" Tiana looks around the corner.

"Huh? The futon that was hung out during the day was forgotten."

The veranda railing was draped with the futon.

It was the futon that Tiana just bought.

Onizuka usually doesn't have any visitors, therefore his home doesn't the for visitors needs.

Since Tiana intends to stay there for awhile, she had to purchased a few necessities to be able to live there.

This futon was just used and bought at the store yesterday, and since it was such a beautiful sunny day today, Tiana especially hung the futon on the porch.

Therefore.....

"Ah, the fluffy baked feeling from the Sun is gone."

Touching the futon draped over the railing, Tiana is unable to hide her disappointment.

However, it can not be helped.

After all, it was all started by Tiana who suddenly said "I want to eat the sushi", while she was forcible pulling Onizuka out shopping.

After returning home from shopping, Tiana was in good mood and anxiously awaiting for the sushi to be made. She had simply forgot all about the futon hanging on the railing.

"...... Hmm, Come to think of it, I also forgot a very important thing ......"

The puzzled Tiana was about to remember something, she tilted her head–

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the balcony.

This is a commonly seen phenomenon for a spring night.

Tiana was lost in her thoughts, the high winds blew around her side ponytail.

"Ah ......"

The wind gust caused the futon to slowly start to slide off the railing.

The whiteness of futon in front of her eyes was helplessly falling towards the ground as if it is being swallowed up by the darkness of the night.

However......

"-Oh."

Tiana cry out and quickly stretched out her right hand trying to grab it.

The futon stopped falling.

It was floating in midair for a brief time before it was close enough for Tiana's hands to reach.

Instead of using magic to create a strong wind to blow it up, there seemed to be a thread hooked to it that pulled it up.

The futon is attracted to Tiana's hands, as if by telekinesis.

"That was da-dangerous, because Ken-chan especially bought this futon for me."

Tiana said so while gripping the edge of the futon-

-It wasn't simple magic that Tiana just now used.

Rather those for returned from alternate worlds twice, get a specific ability from the alternate dimension that only they are able to have.

This special abilities include all the the four elements, fire, water, earth, and wind, coupled with elements of light and dark to develop "element magic", now as well as the ability to control space and gravity "physical magic", these returnees have radically different abilities as different black and white.

This is the concept when a human being gets closer to a higher dimension being.

This differs from the understanding of the common principles of magic. Only individuals with these abilities are the strongest in COCOON and Crimson Twilight simply because of this.

They have an overwhelming advantage.

Just when Tiana pulled back the futon-

An electronic sound suddenly rang out from her pocket.

She took out the cell phone while saying, "Yeah, yeah", Tiana pushes the call button.

"Yes, Randohauze."

"Hello there, Tiana you sound energetic."

"Oh, not you leader, what happened?"

"That... ... What do you think?"

A mischievous smile could be felt from the other end of the phone after that little banter.

The other is the leader of world's most powerful terrorist group Crimson Twilight - Cecil Endheart.

From her tone it seems she is waiting for Tiana to answer.

Therefore Tiana bowed her head, I wonder what,

"Ah ......!"

Shoock upon realizing what had happened.

"I'm glad, it seems you finally remembered."

The superior tone of Cecil increased her smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't forget. If I remember correctly, it should be called ... ... Yes, <T cells>!"

"Its the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. In addition, you can also go to the meeting place earlier designated now, I was unfortunately slow to anticipate this."

She explained, it was the day before yesterday that Cecil gave her the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> assignment.

Even if we wanted to remedy it, a degree of damage is already done.

"Umm... ... Leader are you angry?"

"Nope, I'm not angry."

"...... Really?"

"Well ... because like I told you the other day, I gave priority to the "other matter"."

Cecil pause for a moment, then continued to talk:

"You are somewhat more impulse then some, but your not selfishness person. At most its just your instincts telling you how to proceed to the next step. Since the "other matter" is more important, you gave priority to something different than what I asked. It means that you thought that this was right thing to do. If you gave priority to that request, ignoring what is right in front your eyes, and even if you did end up successful, I wouldn't have been particularly happy. The reason is simple, because this is not what I particularly enjoy about your style."

That being said, Cecil took a breath and slightly lowered her volume.

"-But then again, your methods still need to be addressed, and cannot be brushed aside."

"That's mean ... ..."

"Hmm. The incident seems to be masterwork of Hikami Kyoya. Not only outwitting the Japanese government, he even made a fool of COCOON. Its not unexpected that the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> should already be in his hands."

"The enemy's in fighting may not necessarily be a good thing for the us, but Hikami Kyoya betrayal seems a little too bold."

"Perhaps Hikami Kyoya believes the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> have that kind of value. In any event, we can't miss this great opportunity to ... ... Wait, are you interested?"

"Of course. as long the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> are in Hikami Kyoya's hands, it would be nice if they were taken, right?"

Confronted with Tiana's inquiry, Cecil on the other end of the line returns with an "oh" and nod.

"Kaidou is inside JPN Babel. I can ask him to send the schools layout as well as a plan of approach to you."

Motoharu Kaidou is also one of the members of "Crimson Twilight". When the familiar name hits her ear, Tiana suddenly very much wanted to meet up.

"Oh yeah, Kaido-chan<ref>temp a nickname like ken-chan is here, oh-chan maybe</ref> is currently a student JPN Babel."

"That's right, but I don't know whether its fortunate or unfortunate that his identity has already been exposed. Also he has caught Nanase Haruka the Vice President of the Student Council and public morals chairman eye, at most, he can act as a diversion for the enemy."

Cecil concluded.

"Tiana, I entrusted the capturing of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> to you. I'm merely asking for results, and not pay no attention to your methods, do whatever you want."

"--How should we handle Hikami Kyoya?"

Suddenly in a low quiet voice Tiana threw out a question.

Then an even colder voice answers the question.

"For that guy to even betray COCOON - who knows whats going to happen. In order to avoid complications, ask him to leave as soon as possible."

".....and never come back?"

"However, he does have some home-court advantage over there. Its not necessary to force him by yourself. After all, the Japanese government researched and cultured the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, more then likely there will be some technical problems, plus Hikami Kyoya will unlikely keep them at hand. After obtaining the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, if in passing some noise reached COCOON. They will naturally offer to deal with Hikami Kyoya."

"...... Makes sense."

"What's more, if Kaido is at your side and even if something really goes wrong, as long as its against Hikami Kyoya, he can be easily beaten if its two-to-one. Thats if it comes down to it -"

At this point, Cecil's tone slightly changes.

"If you feel abduction of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> is too difficult, withdrawal won't do any harm. If things get out of control with Hikami Kyoya, any commotion can sink him. He put himself into this situation, so he should know that pretty well. It'll be ready for preventive measures. To sum up, If the need to retreat arises immediately retreat, you must by all means not miss that opportunity."

"I understand. But on the other hand, if circumstances permit-"

Tiana pauses slightly.

"Then I can kill him, right?"

"Its only natural. Those who obstruct our freedom and and the will of the people, should be eradicated."

Even if the other is COCOON, who is position at the peak and supervises the world.

We haven't any reasons to make concessions.

There is no reason to retreat, not a tiny bit.

Only those with absolute faith can give the truth.

Any person who obstructs our freedom and the will of the people, will not be forgiven.

Because we are "Crimson Twilight".

[[File:HYnA vol 07 017.jpg|800px]]

If my eyes can't see the truth.

The who will tell me–from now on, what am I supposed to believe?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Prologue

2014-04-23T13:06:43Z

Talmain: /* Part 1 */ minor wording and grammar fixes

==Prologue - The future cannot be avoided==

===Part 1===

It is an eerily cold silence.

At night the JPN Babel Student Council room is like a silent world.

In the darkness a silhouette of a person is cast from a single light source.

A square liquid crystal display fills the room with superfluous light.

It is JPN Babel's student council president's, also Japan's COCOON representative's -- Hikami Kyoya's personal computer. Real-time updates are constantly appearing on the screen.

It is current displaying the status of the special autonomous region established in Japan for the people who have returned from the alternate worlds.

At the top of JPN Babel is Kyoya, who is responsible for coordinating all matters in the special autonomous region. Therefore Kyoya must compile the various information related to the special autonomous region.

While Kyoya is looking at the monitor, his smile quietly deepens.

Then he mutters:

"Movement, and I believe he......"

===Part 2===

Hikami Kyoya is examining the gathered intelligence.

He is primarily looking at a series of events that took place in the evening two days ago to early morning yesterday.

These are the records of special antonymous region -- a huge artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay.

That night, Kyoya requested some kind of "substance" to be transported to the special antonymous region.

It is a substance that has manifestation in this world, a lower dimension. The substance is from high-dimensional life form -- the Japanese Government under the utmost secrecy researched and cultured cells.

Kyoya had already obtained them, the so called - <nowiki><P Cells></nowiki> or <Phoenix Cells>.

He even had to steal to get them.

However, the Japanese government can not condemn Kyoya's act.

After all, COCOON is responsible for co-ordination and management of all technology and abilities learned from alternate words.

He was named a permanent member to the new United Nations -- the G7 -- although COCOON assisted in establishing special antonymous region and Babel in Japan, the Japanese Government isn't allowed to research or develop other world technology.

Therefore the Japanese Government's experiment is in violation of the rules set forth by COCOON.

Basically the <Phoenix Cells> shouldn't exist.

Even if they were stolen, it cannot be made public.

"Can't let the cat out of bag, they still have to continue keeping it a secret ... ..."

In order to transport the <Phoenix Cells> at any cost, beforehand Kyoya arranged several decoys to distract the enemy.

However many of these decoys were destroyed –- furthermore to maintain the utmost secrecy, only a few had known that they were decoys to begin with.

The Japanese government does not want the existence of <Phoenix Cells> to be announced to the world. Therefore recapturing the <Phoenix Cells> through any means is to be expected. Kyoya has never denied that the Japanese government involvement is a possibility.

However Japanese government's intelligence capability is quite extraordinary to have already locked onto so many decoys.

Even the nearly impossible to expose decoys have been attacked one after another.

In addition, they even attacked anyone potentiality linked to a decoy.

Only individuals or groups on equal footing with COCOON would have the ability to do that.

However COCOON doesn't need act in such a roundabout manner to condemn Kyoya's unauthorized actions. They can directly enforce punitive damages on Kyoya.

More importantly, Kyoya did not yet violate any laws in COCOON eyes.

After all, Kyoya's "scheme" is predicated on truth being concealed from COCOON.

This type of feat took considerable skill.

Therefore there may be only one possible answer.

Kyoya firmly believes that -- Crimson Twilight<ref>aka Scarlet Dusk</ref> will act.

They should already be aware that the robbery arbitrary came from Kyoya.

However Hikami Kyoya's smile is still as bright as before.

"I'm verry sorry, the <Phoenix Cells> have already fallen into my hands."

Kyoya is calmly reflecting over the current situation.

Re-examining all chess pieces on the board -- including his own.

In the first place, other than COCOON it is impossible to be find out about the current situation.

The top secret research regarding high-dimensional beings betrayed COCOON's overall plan on alternate worlds. Thus it is impossible for Japanese government to spontaneously confess their crimes.

Moreover from Crimson Twilight's standpoint, it should be better if Kyoya has the <Phoenix Cells> rather than COCOON.

After all, compared to the heavily fortified COCOON headquarters stealing the <Phoenix Cells> from JPN Babel school is much less difficult.

Kyoya is naturally fully prepared and ready at any time for a counterattack.

However, this is an indisputable fact that has already been perceived by the enemy.

It seems that is necessary to speed up the pace for whole scheme.

Granted it doesn't hurt to figure out what the problems are. At least the leadership role rests in his own hands.

Basically, there doesn't appear to be any hitches in Kyoya's plan.

Reluctantly saying so, probably the only one individual is an uncertain element -- and is unable to predict the latent nature of that enemies action.

Kyoya said in a pleasant tone the name of that uncertain element:

"I've got a head start Ousawa-kun ... ... What will you do next?"

Kyoya is smiling from ear to ear gazing at the gauge on the computer screen.

The gauge shows degree of progress made on his current project.

After obtaining the <Phoenix Cells>, officially the scheme enters into its second phase. Also, the second phase is now on verge of being completed.

According to the original plan, tomorrow the curtain drops on the third phase.

At that time no one will be able to stop Kyoya.

Not even COCOON's strongest -- Michael Arcruid.

Naturally using that the same logic, it is possible to stop Kyoya at this stage.

If COCOON finds out about the current situation everything will go up in smoke.

Kyoya will lose all his power and status in COCOON, and maybe even loss his precious life.

Even if he luckily got away with the robbery, from now on he can no long do whatever he pleases.

Naturally Kyoya has his reasons for selecting such a risky plan.

That's because of Ousawa Miu.

Kyoya discovered a major "secret" concerning Miu.

The Norn screening named her as the "True Hero" Ousawa Akatsuki's little sister.

However that fabricated identity was merely for her to exist in this world.

Hikami Kyoya is very clear.

Her true identity is that she grew up in a alternate world of Alayzard as the Demon King's daughter -· Myuu.

Many teenagers have been summoned to alternate worlds for more than 30 years now. However, the case of inhabitants from alternate worlds coming to this world has never been official documented.

A very rare cases of tenancy.

Miu is undoubtedly a very rare object to study.

However, that was fundamental regard as nothing, after Kyoya become aware of a gargantuan secret.

Let alone Akatsuki, even Miu doesn't realize her secret.

That is -- Ousawa Miu is in fact an ultra high-dimensional being.

Ultra high-dimensional beings have the ability to manipulate all phenomenon. Once you obtain this kind of ability, undoubtedly you can dominate the entire world -- This is what the "Y Plan" entails.

Kyoya has got the chance to achieve COCOON's ultimate goal.

A once in a blue moon chance.

Hikami Kyoya will absolutely not miss this opportunity.

To obtain the ultra high-dimensional Miu and grasp the absolute power inside her.

When that moment comes he will transcend everything, an existence on an equal footing with God.

===Part 3===

"Well......"

Kyoya muttered to himself while turning off the computer.

When the monitor on his personal computer shut down, the room became wrapped in complete darkness.

The next moment, the sound of the student council room door opening could be heard.

At the same time, the ceiling lights turn on lighting up the room.

Another member of the student council walked into the room.

It is Uesaki Ryohei the secretary of the student council.

"Oh, Kyoya your still here?"

Ryohei noticed Kyoya's presence.

"Its already so late. What are you doing here? At least turn on a light."

"I'm was just thinking about a few things."

Kyoya replied with the usual smile.

It was like his previous intoxicated with power expression was a lie judging from his ability to immediately look clam.

Therefore......

"Hmm I see. The student council president indeed really works hard. There's always a lot of things to worry about."

Ryohei shrugged and walked towards his seat, he seeming accepted what Kyoya said.

Ryohei's response as well as his reaction gave Kyoya a sense of satisfaction.

It also appears that Kyoya didn't look anxious or complacent, he remained as cold as ice giving the sense of normalcy.

Even if he is about to realize his ambitions that he had for many years now. There is still no change to his normal calm demeanor.

Then Ryohei suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, that's right. Before the start of the new semester concerning the system update, you're going to ......"

"Naturally it will be conducted as planned."

Kyoya seemingly answered matter of factly--

"-- It will officially launch tomorrow night."

===Part 4===

If you eat plain rice as soon as its cooked its in its most delicious form.

Regardless eating as is, enjoying it with a raw egg covered with natto is also very delicious.

Basically there is no substitute for piping hot rice.

However, there are very few cases where such common sense is overturned.

Sushi is one of them.

However, to properly make home-made sushi is not an easy task.

After all, sushi held a relatively high technical threshold, not every housewife has a sushi chef's skill.

Although the bulk of scattered sushi materials can be directly purchased from the supermarket, eggs and peas silk processing is still holds a certain degree of difficulty.

The market does sell sushi platters, but they are less appetizing.

Having said that, a relaxing way to enjoy sushi at home still exists.

The answer is ......

"Ah ha ha ~ hand-rolled sushi ~ "

Cheers coming from the living room reached Onizuka Kenya's ears.

Onizuka was standing in the kitchen.

He braved the snowy vapor from the stainless steel stock pot smoke on top the gas stove.

"Damn... ... Why should I tire myself like a dog ... ... "

Gazing at the slowly rising steam, Onizuka can't help muttering.

Onizuka is cooking miso soup they way he likes it which is clam taste.

Since he lives alone, there is no reason to make miso soup at home when he could always just have instant soup cups.

Not to mention the hand-rolled sushi, Onizuka never even had the idea to eat hand-rolled sushi before.

However, Onizuka is making hand-rolled sushi and miso soup for tonight's dinner.

This is definitely not what a typical Onizuka's menu looks like.

There was a certain reason why it had come to this.

"Ken-chan, Ken-chan, I do not want to shake the fan."

An overly familiar voice calls Onitsuka with a little bit spoiled tone.

The girl was a freeloader that is temporary living together with Onizuka.

She is Tiana · Randohauze.<ref>temp name</ref>

"If you insist on eating hand-rolled sushi by all means then just obediently fan it."

That's right!

The reason for whole thing all started with Tiana, obviously a foreigner, on a whim saying "I want to eat good sushi", but then she didn't seem like a foreigner as she started to say "I absolutely must eat sushi with clams and miso soup". This kind of Japanese cuisine is more then what most Japanese adhere to. Onizuka already experienced one of Tiana's outburst and with her stubborn personality with no margin for error. No matter how reluctant his heart is, sadly he can only concede.

In the past, it was unthinkable for Onizuka to let a girl lead him around by the nose.

Although he was gradually accepting the fact of being lead around by the nose, Onizuka couldn't help think it was exasperating.

....Ahhhhhhhh....What the hell am I doing ....

Be that as it may, Onizuka is still somewhat moved.

Even though he hates the hassle more than anything else.

Now he is even willing to cook for someone other than himself.

"I probably had taken the wrong medicine."

Onizuka bitter remark, he once more concentrates on the stainless steel pot on a gas stove.

However the time and effort only required a minimum amount of trouble despite being home cooking.

Do-it-yourself sushi entails, first pour the right amount of sweetened vinegar with the boiling rice. Mix unitl its well-distributed, then add the supermarket bought ready-made sushi, and finally roll it in a layer of nori. As for Onizuka's process for cooking miso soup, as long you add the split sand clams to the boiled water, then mixed with miso soup stock. And at last it is completed.

"Oh, by the way Ken-chan, don't forget to turn off the heat before you add the miso."

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business, I do not need your meddling."

"Well ... ... This is a little strange to say, but why doesn't this home have a hair dryer?"

Tiana expressed her inner doubts.

Taking advantage of a hair dryer blower feature would reduced the temperature of the rice more efficiently than their fanning.

However, since the day before yesterday the Onizuka's home is without a hairdryer.

The reason is simple ......

"Did you forget? A certain idiot throw it and broke it."

"That is also because some pervert spying on someone's body."

To Onizuka's displeased voice, Tiana not to be outdone immediately returns with sarcasm.

The now broken hairdryer was cheap anyway, bought when Onizuka first began living in the apartment.

Figuring it was also used for few years now it was nearly at the end of its lifespan.

Then the poor hair dryer was conveniently picked up by Tiana and thrown at Onizuka's forehead hitting her mark, then it landed hard on the floor breaking it.

Afterwards no matter how many times it is pressed it wont turn on.

"If you cut corners now, the distinctive flavor of the sushi will be greatly affected ... ... Hey! you have just accept it."

Tiana sighed and continue to fan.

"But having to fan is boring... ... we are space aliens!"

"Stop with these childish antics! Even if you must play, you shouldn't talk into the spinning electric fan so close!"

"This is the lair of the bored devious lion star people!"

"....Okay, okay, I know you're a visitor. I would love to play along with you. Oh, by the way...keep fanning."

A little joking around, This is the first time in his life cooking miso soup.

After some time ......

"Almost right."

After the appropriate amount of time, Onizuka turned off the fire.

Then put the miso seasoning into the pot, stirring it back and forth with chopsticks.

This should be the right recipe. Just to be sure, Onizuka scooped a small amount inot the ladle to taste.

The clam distinctive sweet flavor suddenly spread throughout his mouth.

It flavor isn't bad. For a beginner it could be considered quite good.

Onizuka stuck his head out from the kitchen, looking towards the living room.

"The miso soup is finished, you over there-"

Only half of the words had to be said.

"Aha, Perfect timing, I just got here a moment ago."

Tiana responds with an innocent smile.

Onizuka veins suddenly burst out on his temple.

"...... Hey."

"Is there something wrong, Ken-chan? Your inferentially ferocious appearance, looks more ferocious then normal."

"....Where has the vinegar rice gone? "

On the table was an empty platter.

The rice was missing.

Tiana still looked at ease.

"Eh?" Really! did you ask me? I just got here."

"Don't give me that nonsense! One person ate all the vinegar rice! "

"This one... ...the temperature was suitable for the vinegar rice, you must personally eat it to know. "

Tiana sticks her tongue out.

Of course when Tiana offered to help, Onizuka already considered the risk of her eating the vinegar rice.

Therefore Onizuka's solution was to wait until the last moment to bring out the sushi ingredients.

He never imagine that Tiana couldn't wait for all ingredients to be on the table and was able wiped out all of the vinegar rice in one breath.

"I'm sorry. I was careless."

"Give me a break! One person eating that amount which is the equivalent to six bowls of steamed rice, still dare to say that was careless?"

The Onizuka household rice cooker could only cook a maximum of three cups of rice.

However, For Tiana's gluttonous stomach clearly three cups of rice is inadequate.

So Onizuka boiled three cups of rice and made Tiana responsible for fanning it, then again quickly prepared three more cups of rice.

Carefully considering all the time needed in which it should all of been ready to eat.

Fortunately the sushi material is safe and sound.

Making more vinegar rice shouldn't take too much more time.

"...... Well, you lost."

"Don't be so angry. I know I'm in the wrong, so I left the best part for Ken-chan. "

"The best part? Where is it? I don't see it?"

The platter on the table was completely empty.

There wasn't a trace of the vinegar rice.

Onizuka looked puzzled.

"Really slow, its here - this · la ~"

Tiana winks her right eye.

At this moment Onizuka finally understood Tiana's meaning.

If you look closely, on Tiana's right cheek is a grain of rice.

Murderous intent burst forth in his mind.

"......"

Onizuka silently reached out–

"What the? Its really strange that your actually not mad. Yeah. Well, that's good. There's no need to be modest, Don't hesitate to eat it--Huh?"

....He grabbed Tiana's collar and started dragging her.

The opened window was just repaired yesterday, Tiana was thrown out onto the veranda.

He shuts and locks the windows, and drew back the curtains.

Locking Tiana out of the house.

===Part 5===

"Come on! Ken-chan there's really nothing to be ashamed of ... ..."

Isolated on the veranda, Tiana Randohauze sighed helplessly.

Actually ignoring a grain of rice on a girls cheek is simply outrageous.

In a way isn't this disrespectful to farmer?

He should apologize to farmer.

Frustration aside, Tiana reluctantly took the rice grain off herself, and ate it.

"Fine, now what to do......"

Of course, one way is to brake the window, but the window just got fixed and she would also feel somewhat guilty at heart.

-Well, It can be difficult for adolescent boys to act in front of girls.

As a mature woman, I should be lenient and forgive him.

Boiled , stir into vinegar after the meal, he probably would have cut it.

Anyway, after he boils some more rice he should cool down a bit. It shouldn't take longer then 30 minutes, I can be patient.

"How should I spend the time waiting?" Tiana looks around the corner.

"Huh? The futon that was hung out during the day was forgotten."

The veranda railing was draped with the futon.

It was the futon that Tiana just bought.

Onizuka usually doesn't have any visitors, therefore his home doesn't the for visitors needs.

Since Tiana intends to stay there for awhile, she had to purchased a few necessities to be able to live there.

This futon was just used and bought at the store yesterday, and since it was such a beautiful sunny day today, Tiana especially hung the futon on the porch.

Therefore.....

"Ah, the fluffy baked feeling from the Sun is gone."

Touching the futon draped over the railing, Tiana is unable to hide her disappointment.

However, it can not be helped.

After all, it was all started by Tiana who suddenly said "I want to eat the sushi", while she was forcible pulling Onizuka out shopping.

After returning home from shopping, Tiana was in good mood and anxiously awaiting for the sushi to be made. She had simply forgot all about the futon hanging on the railing.

"...... Hmm, Come to think of it, I also forgot a very important thing ......"

The puzzled Tiana was about to remember something, she tilted her head–

Suddenly a strong wind blew through the balcony.

This is a commonly seen phenomenon for a spring night.

Tiana was lost in her thoughts, the high winds blew around her side ponytail.

"Ah ......"

The wind gust caused the futon to slowly start to slide off the railing.

The whiteness of futon in front of her eyes was helplessly falling towards the ground as if it is being swallowed up by the darkness of the night.

However......

"-Oh."

Tiana cry out and quickly stretched out her right hand trying to grab it.

The futon stopped falling.

It was floating in midair for a brief time before it was close enough for Tiana's hands to reach.

Instead of using magic to create a strong wind to blow it up, there seemed to be a thread hooked to it that pulled it up.

The futon is attracted to Tiana's hands, as if by telekinesis.

"That was da-dangerous, because Ken-chan especially bought this futon for me."

Tiana said so while gripping the edge of the futon-

-It wasn't simple magic that Tiana just now used.

Rather those for returned from alternate worlds twice, get a specific ability from the alternate dimension that only they are able to have.

This special abilities include all the the four elements, fire, water, earth, and wind, coupled with elements of light and dark to develop "element magic", now as well as the ability to control space and gravity "physical magic", these returnees have radically different abilities as different black and white.

This is the concept when a human being gets closer to a higher dimension being.

This differs from the understanding of the common principles of magic. Only individuals with these abilities are the strongest in COCOON and Crimson Twilight simply because of this.

They have an overwhelming advantage.

Just when Tiana pulled back the futon-

An electronic sound suddenly rang out from her pocket.

She took out the cell phone while saying, "Yeah, yeah", Tiana pushes the call button.

"Yes, Randohauze."

"Hello there, Tiana you sound energetic."

"Oh, not you leader, what happened?"

"That... ... What do you think?"

A mischievous smile could be felt from the other end of the phone after that little banter.

The other is the leader of world's most powerful terrorist group Crimson Twilight - Cecil Endheart.

From her tone it seems she is waiting for Tiana to answer.

Therefore Tiana bowed her head, I wonder what,

"Ah ......!"

Shoock upon realizing what had happened.

"I'm glad, it seems you finally remembered."

The superior tone of Cecil increased her smile.

"No, no, no, I didn't forget. If I remember correctly, it should be called ... ... Yes, <T cells>!"

"Its the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>. In addition, you can also go to the meeting place earlier designated now, I was unfortunately slow to anticipate this."

She explained, it was the day before yesterday that Cecil gave her the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> assignment.

Even if we wanted to remedy it, a degree of damage is already done.

"Umm... ... Leader are you angry?"

"Nope, I'm not angry."

"...... Really?"

"Well ... because like I told you the other day, I gave priority to the "other matter"."

Cecil pause for a moment, then continued to talk:

"You are somewhat more impulse then some, but your not selfishness person. At most its just your instincts telling you how to proceed to the next step. Since the "other matter" is more important, you gave priority to something different than what I asked. It means that you thought that this was right thing to do. If you gave priority to that request, ignoring what is right in front your eyes, and even if you did end up successful, I wouldn't have been particularly happy. The reason is simple, because this is not what I particularly enjoy about your style."

That being said, Cecil took a breath and slightly lowered her volume.

"-But then again, your methods still need to be addressed, and cannot be brushed aside."

"That's mean ... ..."

"Hmm. The incident seems to be masterwork of Hikami Kyoya. Not only outwitting the Japanese government, he even made a fool of COCOON. Its not unexpected that the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> should already be in his hands."

"The enemy's in fighting may not necessarily be a good thing for the us, but Hikami Kyoya betrayal seems a little too bold."

"Perhaps Hikami Kyoya believes the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> have that kind of value. In any event, we can't miss this great opportunity to ... ... Wait, are you interested?"

"Of course. as long the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> are in Hikami Kyoya's hands, it would be nice if they were taken, right?"

Confronted with Tiana's inquiry, Cecil on the other end of the line returns with an "oh" and nod.

"Kaidou is inside JPN Babel. I can ask him to send the schools layout as well as a plan of approach to you."

Motoharu Kaidou is also one of the members of "Crimson Twilight". When the familiar name hits her ear, Tiana suddenly very much wanted to meet up.

"Oh yeah, Kaido-chan<ref>temp a nickname like ken-chan is here, oh-chan maybe</ref> is currently a student JPN Babel."

"That's right, but I don't know whether its fortunate or unfortunate that his identity has already been exposed. Also he has caught Nanase Haruka the Vice President of the Student Council and public morals chairman eye, at most, he can act as a diversion for the enemy."

Cecil concluded.

"Tiana, I entrusted the capturing of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> to you. I'm merely asking for results, and not pay no attention to your methods, do whatever you want."

"--How should we handle Hikami Kyoya?"

Suddenly in a low quiet voice Tiana threw out a question.

Then an even colder voice answers the question.

"For that guy to even betray COCOON - who knows whats going to happen. In order to avoid complications, ask him to leave as soon as possible."

".....and never come back?"

"However, he does have some home-court advantage over there. Its not necessary to force him by yourself. After all, the Japanese government researched and cultured the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, more then likely there will be some technical problems, plus Hikami Kyoya will unlikely keep them at hand. After obtaining the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki>, if in passing some noise reached COCOON. They will naturally offer to deal with Hikami Kyoya."

"...... Makes sense."

"What's more, if Kaido is at your side and even if something really goes wrong, as long as its against Hikami Kyoya, he can be easily beaten if its two-to-one. Thats if it comes down to it -"

At this point, Cecil's tone slightly changes.

"If you feel abduction of the <nowiki><P cells></nowiki> is too difficult, withdrawal won't do any harm. If things get out of control with Hikami Kyoya, any commotion can sink him. He put himself into this situation, so he should know that pretty well. It'll be ready for preventive measures. To sum up, If the need to retreat arises immediately retreat, you must by all means not miss that opportunity."

"I understand. But on the other hand, if circumstances permit-"

Tiana pauses slightly.

"Then I can kill him, right?"

"Its only natural. Those who obstruct our freedom and and the will of the people, should be eradicated."

Even if the other is COCOON, who is position at the peak and supervises the world.

We haven't any reasons to make concessions.

There is no reason to retreat, not a tiny bit.

Only those with absolute faith can give the truth.

Any person who obstructs our freedom and the will of the people, will not be forgiven.

Because we are "Crimson Twilight".

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If my eyes can't see the truth.

The who will tell me–from now on, what am I supposed to believe?

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Tasogare-iro no Uta Tsukai:Volume1 1st Play

2014-04-23T12:36:20Z

Talmain: /* Part 4 */

==1st Play: Etude of Red and Night==

===Part 1===

“Hey Kululu, have you decided which one to choose?”

Mio, in one corner of the general store, inquired loudly to the opposite corner of the room.

……Really, I could hear her fine even without the loud voice!

Kluele Sophi Net, the friend who trotted forward and gave Mio a half-reproaching look, shook her head.

The store was not very big, and there weren’t many people. After shrugging her shoulders, Mio showed off the emerald-green drawing paper held in her left hand.

“Hey, I’ve decided to use this one. Don’t you think the size is perfect?”

She gazed with moss-green eyes similar to the color of the paper. Mio Rentia — a girl with characteristic petit size who possessed an adorable doll-like face. Although she was also sixteen years old, the impression of her exterior appearance and her carefree tone of voice made her look one or two years younger.

“I’m still worried, but drawing paper is an alternate option for me.”

“I think drawing paper is wonderful. After you’re done, you can bring over the origami.”

With an innocent smile, Mio swung her short blonde hair.

“Are you going to use the frog paper that you called out to make origami……? I think that one’s kind of bad. It feels like it will become sticky.”

“Then, which one does Kululu want?”

That is where the problem lay. Kluele pretended to brush away the long hair that started to stick to her face and moved her gaze away from Mio, who questioned in an annoyed voice.

In the Recitation school that the two attended, there were only four days left until the recital contest assembly.

Recital contest – a competition where every student Recited, and called out the best object they could. Famous Reciters were invited as judges for this great event.

To students of their grade, most have the attitude of simply joining the fun. However, to students wanting to graduate, it is an important occasion that influences career choices.

“Mm, let’s just use this one.”

After hesitating for a long time, Kluele picked up a tube of red paint from a merchandise display basket.

“Eh… This kind of paint is commonly used in school!”

Mio puffed up both of her cheeks in an unsatisfied manner.

When entering high school, every student chose the color that they would specialize in. Mio chose Green, and Kluele chose Red. In the upcoming recital contest, students must use their specialized color to Recite. The problem was what to use as a catalyst.

Just like how Mio chose a green paper to use as a catalyst, the circumstances for a Red-color Recitation was the same. In brief, as long as the material was red, it could function as a catalyst.

As a result, Kluele chose red paint – However, Mio felt disappointed by this fact.

“It’s only because I always use it, that I can feel at ease using that. There will be a lot of people coming to watch, right? If I fail or can’t call out anything, I will feel humiliated.”

“Mm, what you say is right. However, don’t you feel like you’re missing something?”

The girl shrugged her shoulders…… Mio sometimes fusses over strange points.

“It doesn’t matter. After all, I still can’t call out anything truly extraordinary.”

Glancing at her incessantly complaining friend, Kluele continued to walk towards the front sales desk.

“Hurry up. After we leave, we are still going to check answers for tomorrow’s schoolwork, right? If you keep hesitating, isn’t that such a waste of time?”

“But I always think……”

Kluele grabbed the arm of the girl with the puffed up cheeks and dragged her outside.

“Stop complaining, let’s hurry and go back.”

<div align="center">***</div>

They walked down a path to which the end couldn’t be seen. After walking for almost half an hour, their destination finally appeared.

Tremia Academy. It is the Recitation school attached to the Tremia research institute, and is widely known as one of the very best schools in the world. With consistent courses from junior high school all the way to senior high school, its facilities and equipment by far exceed other large-scale schools.

“Kululu, I was thinking……”

Using her arm to hold the folder of paper against her body, Mio came closer while talking in the tone of a spoiled child. At this time, most people could probably guess her next words.

"It’s too troublesome to return home. Tonight, can I stay at Kululu’s place?”

Sure enough, it was the same as before.

“Fine, fine. But you have to help me cook!”

Kluele raised the shopping bags that she held in the air to substitute for a nod of her head. Kluele was originally a student from another country. For the chance to go to Tremia Academy, she is now living alone in the academy dormitory. Every day, Mio commutes to school from her own house, but the round trip easily takes over four hours. Therefore, if it is too late in the evening, she would usually spend the night in Kluele’s room.

“……But, why is it this hot?”

Mio, who was walking beside her, complained futilely. Tiny beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

“Because it’s summer.”

Because she didn’t know how to respond, Kluele also stated the obvious, most certain fact.

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand Mio’s mood. The asphalt road attracted the heat of the sun, and burned their feet through the soles of their shoes. Occasionally, excessively dry wind blew, which parched their throats after breathing it in.

In fact, she also wanted to wipe the sweat off of her forehead, but because of the shopping bag in her hands, she had to repress the urge. In comparison, Mio still had one free hand and used it to take out a hankerchief.

“But, what makes me happy is that summer vacation is coming up. Does Kululu have any plans?”

—After thinking about it for a few seconds, the faces of her parents appeared in her mind.

“I will probably go back to my hometown. Although I have sent letters, without seeing me in person, they can’t feel at ease.”

“At ease? That’s true, of course your parents will worry.”

“But I’m already sixteen years old. They still worry so much about me, but don’t they ever wonder if it’s annoying?”

The two continued chatting while walking towards the shadow of a tree by the roadside. The feeling of wearing clothes soaked in sweat was very uncomfortable.

……It was a mistake to wear such a thick jacket, wasn’t it?

Kluele wore long pants on the bottom half of her body. Because she didn’t like to wear skirts, there was nothing she could do about it. However, she should have worn a blouse instead.

“Are your parents worried about your grades?”

Mio grinned mischievously, while at the same time observing Kluele’s expression.

“How did Kululu do on this time’s combined test? Didn’t you say that you failed the guessing questions?”

“Ah… Don’t ask me about that!”

As if trying to escape, Kluele turned so that her back faced the girl at her side.

Before the vacation, a combined test had been held. Out of the combined one thousand six hundred people in four grades, Kluele’s score ranked one thousand three hundred seventy. Out of the four hundred and one people in her same grade, she ranked two hundred and fifth. The guessing questions that she had practiced with her friend the day before the test were all useless. She practically handed back a blank exam paper. The people in the ranks below her had pretty much the same situation.

……However, even though she had said it like that, after the scores were announced, in the classroom crying piteously beside her was only the girl currently at her side. Mio had been smiling only before she received her school report.

“How did Mio do on the test?”

“Me? About the same as last time, I just barely made it into the top one hundred. Compared to the people in my grade, I’m ranked second!”

“Wow, you traitor! The same as last time? How are you able to do so well?”

Because it was so unexpected, Kluele couldn’t help but raise her voice. However, the girl in question had an aloof expression on her face.

“Eh? Because the questions this time were really easy. All you had to do was to remember the color reactions in our textbook to get three questions correct.”

……But I remember that the textbook was a lot thicker than a dictionary!

Even though Mio spoke in a relaxed voice, she was probably the only first-year student who had read that book from start to finish.

“Hey, it’s because if I don’t do well, I won’t get as much pocket money.”

“……Next time, you have to treat me to dinner.”

Really, what a sly person.

Half amazed, Kluele turned her head away. Even though she did that, Mio immediately circled in front of her and stared intently into Kluele’s face.

“But I really did read the book. Because I really admire Xin-sama!”

“Xin-sama is…… that Rainbow Color Reciter?”

The Reciter equal to a legend, it made the girl’s face turn even redder and she nodded slightly.

“Because, can you believe it? He’s not even thirty years old. He’s only a little more than ten years older than us, and he is already proficient in all of the Recitation Colors. Even though I’ve only seen pictures of him, he looks really handsome! I really hope to meet him one day. Ah…… If I could, I wish that one day I could become his apprentice—”

Mio’s eyes sparkled as she portrayed the scene in her head. ……She’s really unbearable. Although she sighed and laughed bitterly, she herself hadn’t noticed that she had already entered the vain world.

“Yes, yes, I understand. That’s why you’re—”

It was just when she was about to stop Mio’s endless monologue.

About twenty meters ahead of her, at the point where the road split into two, Kluele spotted a person that she had never met before.

It was a young child. Although it was hard to see from a distance, he couldn’t be older than them. His hair was a dark purple, able to be called the color of a grape. He didn’t wear a Tremia Academy uniform, but rather everyday clothes. Because he wore a black children’s coat, he was especially eye-catching. Even though it was midsummer, it was surprising that he wore such thick clothing – But what made him even more intriguing was the bird-like creature perched on his shoulder.

“Eh, who is that child?”

It seemed that even Mio had realized. Because she wasn’t carrying much in her hands, she jogged over.

“Hey, what are you doing? This is considered to be the school’s campus, you know.”

“Eh…… Ah, yeah. Oh, were you talking to me?”

The boy asked, looking startled. It seemed that because he had been so concentrated on gazing down each fork of the road that he hadn’t noticed us until now. He had a gentle, androgynous face brimming with a childish nature.

He was…… a child, no matter how you looked at it.

To Kluele, he looked about twelve or thirteen years old. He was exactly the same height as Mio.

[I don’t know which way to go. I heard that the student dormitories were down this road, but I wasn’t told that there was a split in the path. Just which way should I take?]

The one who answered to the words above wasn’t the boy—

“Wah, Arma. I told you clearly, you can’t just suddenly open your mouth and start talking!”

The boy hastily covered the mouth of the creature on his shoulder. It wasn’t a bird. The skin covering its body…… The proper way to call it would be scales. It resembled the dark purple color of the boy’s hair, but the color and luster were even stranger. That appearance seemed like……

“A lizard?”

Mio shrieked in an off-tone voice. At that sound, the enigmatic creature on the boy’s shoulder narrowed its eyes.

[Not a lizard. Little girl, don’t you recognize me?]

The thoroughly astounded Mio shook her head. How could she know! First of all, based on just the outward appearance, it didn’t look like anything other than a lizard. Even more important was that its size was similar to a cat’s. It was the first time that Kluele had seen a lizard that called itself ‘I’.

“Ah, idiot Arma. I’ve repeatedly reminded you that you are not allowed to talk!”

[You don’t have to worry, Neight. These two little girls seem to have the same interests as you. The fact that I can talk isn’t a very significant matter.]<ref>Arma’s way of talking: Arma refers to himself using a formal word for "I" that makes him sound old and wise (我). He calls Kluele and Mio by the more derogatory term “little girl” (小娘).</ref>

Similar interests? For a moment, she was bewildered by his point, but in other words……

“Hey, you. This interest isn’t Reciting things, is it?”

Kluele moved her gaze from the reptile animal to the boy. She saw the boy’s expression relax slightly.

“Yes, yes, that’s right. But I didn’t mean Reciting…… Ah, right, are you two both studying to become Reciters? Because when Arma started talking, common people would be very startled.”

To conceal his embarrassment, the boy shyly scratched the back of his head.

……No, we were extremely startled.

Kluele swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth.

Although calling out a living creature wasn’t difficult, being able to call out a high-level creature capable of human speech was a different matter. Based on the degree of difficulty, it should be equivalent to the second stage — a Recitation of the second scale. In other words, even high school teachers would have trouble with this type of Recitation. How many children in the world would walk around freely with such a rare creature called out?

But that was not our problem. It wouldn’t make a difference no matter how curious we were.

“Then, you are Neight-kun, right? The guy on your shoulder said — you were looking for the dormitory?”

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[Hey, little girl, to call me ‘that guy’……]

Before he could finish his sentence, his mouth was once again covered by the boy.

“Ah, yes. You can just call me Neight. I transferred from another school. I just arrived here today, so I don’t know where the dormitories are……”

“Yeah, the dorms are just up ahead. Because it is divided into girls’ dormitories and boys’ dormitories, that’s why there are two roads here.”

Still holding the drawing paper, Mio raised her left hand.

“This way is the girls’ dormitories, and to the right are the boys’ dormitories.”

“So it’s like that. Thank you!”

Mio smiled at the boy, who bowed his head in gratitude.

“You’re welcome. I’m Mio, and she is Kulu—”

“I am Kluele. Since we go to the same school, perhaps we can meet again sometime.”

Kluele replied hastily, in order to interrupt Mio’s words.

With Mio’s personality, she was definitely planning to use ‘Kululu’ to introduce me. When Mio calls me that, I don’t take offense at the nickname. But when other people address me, I want them to at least use my official name. Although she thought that, the truth was that the name ‘Kululu’ seemed too childish and unsuitable.

“Mio-san and Kluele-san, right? Thank you very much! Well then, I’ll go and take a look. Arma, let’s go.”

[Little girls, thank you.]

……It makes me feel sad, to be called a ‘little girl’ by a lizard.

Although she really wanted to complain, what use would it be to scold a lizard?

Stifling the dissatisfaction in her heart, Kluele nodded lightly at the boy who bowed his head in gratitude.

===Part 2===

“Sorry I took so long, Mio. It’s your turn to take a bath now.”

Did it harm her to wait for such a long time? Kluele yelled out from the bathroom while using a towel to wipe her wet hair. She glanced at the clock in the change room. Woah, it was already so late…… Did she bathe for too long?

After eating dinner, Mio had let her go first, and because of the sweaty afternoon, she had subconsciously bathed for such a long time.

“Hey, Mio?”

Nobody answered. She should have been in the dining room beside the bathroom. Kluele stealthily opened the door and took a look, to discover Mio sitting with her elbow on the table, propping her cheek and staring at the ceiling.

“Hey, are you there…… Hey, are you listening to me?”

Just when she was about to walk up to Mio and block her line of sight, the girl finally opened her mouth.

“Let me ask you, Kululu, was that thing really called out?”

But apparently she seemed to react slowly. She seemed like she was talking to herself, with a dreamy expression.

“By ‘that’ you mean?”

“Didn’t we meet a kid today? I meant that thing standing on his shoulder.”

She seemed to be thinking about it. When Mio pondered over something, it was usually about something Kluele couldn’t see.

“That lizard, I don’t know whether to call it purple or black. Or maybe it wasn’t a well-known color. What type of Recitation did it take to call out such a thing?”

“……Hm, you’re right.”

Thinking about it now, perhaps it really was like that. That was a hard to describe color. If she had to take a guess, it would be red or blue. But to classify it as one color, there were many aspects of it that didn’t fit. It was something unable to be called out by either red or blue, with a mysterious dark hue.

“No matter what color it was, I wouldn’t want to call out such an arrogant lizard.”

She laughed bitterly while toweling her hair.

“Sure enough, a bird is better. I think I’ll just decide on a bird. A bird is much better than that kind of disgusting reptile.”

After saying that, Mio, who had been expressionless up until now, raised the corners of her mouth.

“I heard that birds are the most popular in the recital contest. About three hundred people have the goal of calling out a bird, so it’s totally insignificant.”

“Oh…… really?”

“At least I heard it was like that last year.”

Even though Mio raised the mug to her mouth, her expression remained blank. Listening to her carefree tone of voice, does she plan to call out something different?

“What will Mio choose?”

“I will be calling out an animal, but I’m still hesitating. Should I call out many small animals, or one larger one?”

Out of all the Green creatures, which ones are considered big? Although she was curious, the reason Mio wasn’t explaining in detail was probably to give her a surprise.

“Let’s not talk about it anymore. Mio, if you don’t go take a bath now, the water will be cold.”

“Yeah, you’re right. Kululu, you’re too slow!”

“I came out a long time ago. It’s because you were so lost in thought that you didn’t notice. If you have time to stay here and complain, you might as well hurry up and go.”

From behind, she pushed the complaining Mio into the bathroom. I still have my club’s morning practice tomorrow, so if you don’t hurry and take a bath, I will be very annoyed.

“Your limit is ten minutes. When the time is up, turn off the lights!”

“Eh…… What, you cheater…… Wait a moment, Kulu—”

Ignoring the talking girl, Kluele closed the door of the change room.

===Part 3===

“Thank you for your hard work. Well then, please excuse me.”

The bell declaring the arrival of the morning class resounded. After greeting the seniors at the club activity, Kluele charged full-speed into the first year’s school building.

The space occupied by Tremia Academy was about three times the size of an average school. Walking from the clubroom to the first year’s school building took at least half an hour.

“Woah, it’s already this late……”

Shooting a glance at her wristwatch, there were two minutes left until class started. She gasped for air as she climbed the stairs of the building. After that— the sign of her classroom ‘1-B’ came into her field of view. Putting her hand on the door handle, she maintained a running posture as she opened the door.

Because she exerted too much energy, the door swung incessantly, shaking as if in an earthquake. However, the students did not find this unusual. If she did not do this, she would be late for class. All of the students in the class already understood this.

“Kululu, good morning. Your record is pretty good; it was seven seconds faster than last month’s average.”

Mixed with a bitter laugh, Mio, who held a stopwatch in one hand, declared in a carefree manner.

“……I don’t have time to care about that kind of stuff. Where’s the teacher? Isn’t she here yet?”

“Mm, she’s not here yet. It looks like you’re on time today.”

“You mean, I’m also on time today.”

Moving her gaze away from Mio, who seemed to still want to say something, she opened the backpack in her hand. Just when she was about to take out an energy drink, the door in front of her eyes opened.

Wearing a soft green outfit and with shoulder-length blonde hair dazzling in the sun, a woman walked smoothly into the classroom. She was the homeroom teacher, Kate.

“’Morning, everyone…… Ah, Kluele, you aren’t late today.”

The teacher taunted gently. She twitched her cheek for an instant.

“Is, Is this natural?”

Kluele pretended to calmly sit down. Those words caused Kate to shrug her shoulders.

—I…… Am I wrong?

I’m confident that I arrive at school earlier than anyone else, but because the club’s morning exercise lasts almost until the preparation bell, I’ve earned the disgraceful title of ‘King of arriving late to class’.

“I look forward to you continuing to arrive on time tomorrow…… Ah, it looks like all the other students are already here.”

The teacher held back a laugh while beginning to take attendance of the students.

“There are also no special announcements today. We will conduct catalyst experiments in fifth block, so please gather at Laboratory One after finishing your lunch. This is the one thing you cannot forget. Next……”

Kate stopped and coughed lightly.

“Even though we are close to summer vacation, ‘1-B’ has a new student. He is thirteen years old this year, and the youngest member of the class.”

The atmosphere in the class immediately became friendly. A boy sitting in a nearby seat made a small noise of surprise. In a seat a little farther away, the usually absent-minded Mio was also surprised.

Because learning to become a Reciter isn’t compulsory education, everyone all studies the same common subjects before twelve years old. After that, each decides what to focus on studying. Recitation school is merely one of the specialist schools.

As a result, there are no boundaries based purely on age. After finishing third year of middle school, and completing the fourth year of high school, one is able to obtain the qualifications to become a Reciter. Taking high school at only thirteen years old, means that at ten, he attended normal school and Recitation school at the same time? Although it wasn’t unprecedented in history, it was undoubtedly a rare case.

“Let me introduce you to everyone. Neight-kun, please come in.”

……Eh, Neight? Where have I heard that before?

As soon as the door opened, a boy wearing the white uniform of Tremia Academy came in.

He had dark purple hair, with height average for a thirteen-year-old boy. Although he was nervous and somewhat stiff, it was still possible to see his innocent, childish face. When their eyes met—

“Eh, Neight-kun?”

Before Kluele could speak, Mio, sitting in the corner of the classroom, cried out. For a split second, he was startled because someone suddenly called out his name. However, he soon said:

“Ah…… Eh…… It couldn’t be Mio-san?”

“Mm, you still remember me. Ah, Kululu is here too!”

“Kululu?”

Seeing Neight’s puzzled expression, Mio voluntarily pointed over this way —Mio, that idiot.

Kluele couldn’t help but lower her shoulders while sighing. She had purposely introduced herself as ‘Kluele’ yesterday, but in a split second, her words were made futile.

“……Good morning, Neight.”

“Ah, Kluele-san, good morning.”

To be able to receive such a serious response made her thankful, but because of this, the gazes of all the students in the class were on her.

“—Well, Kluele, do you know this kid? Doesn’t he look cute?”

The friend sitting behind her poked her in the back with a pen. Students around her also said things like, “Eh? I didn’t expect Kluele to know him. How unexpected!” ……It really was humiliating.

“Ah, Mio and Kluele, do you know this student?”

At hearing their conversation, question marks surfaced in Kate’s mind.

“Yesterday, we met him near the dormitories.”

Mio answered right away.

“I see. It’s good that you already have people you know. Ah, but Neight-kun, because the other people aren’t familiar with you yet, could you please introduce yourself?”

“Ah…… Yeah, okay.”

Standing up straight, the boy on the stage bowed his head.

“Eh…… I am called Neight Yehlemihas. I used to go to a school in my hometown, but because my mother is a graduate of this school, I have always wanted to come here……”

The teacher gently put her hand on the boy’s shoulder, surveying the classroom.

“There is still time before the first class starts. Does anyone have any questions for him? It would be tiring for him to answer questions individually, so please ask any questions that you have right now.”

“Ah - ! Me, I have a question!”

The one who immediately raised her hand was the girl who had poked Kluele with a pen, Ada.

“Um, what color of Recitation do you want to specialize in?”

After hearing that question— the boy suddenly looked at the teacher in dismay.

“Um…… That…… Mine is…… a little different than normal.”

The teacher urged the embarrassed, mumbling boy to continue speaking.

“It’s called Night Color Recitation…… I’m…… studying that field.”

The boy lowered his head in an embarrassed manner and said those words.

“Night Color?”

Rather than saying she had tilted his head, her whole facial expression was dumbfounded as Ada pondered those words.

“Night as in Day and Night. Should I call it blackish-blue, or purple…… Either way, it’s that kind of color of Recitation.”

“The school that Neight-kun previously went to, did they teach that type of color?”

Looking at Ada, who had an unbelievable look on her face, he replied uneasily:

“Um, I don’t think any place teaches it…… Because that is the original creation of my mother.”

Original creation. Those words caused Ada to let out a small sigh.

“In other words, it’s a new Recitation Color?”

However, he hurriedly waved his hand.

“No, it’s not that amazing, and no application has been sent for a new Recitation Color…… And plus, I myself still haven’t…… fully mastered it yet.”

His voice became quieter as he spoke. Well, having just transferred, it was only natural.

Just when Kluele, who sat propping up her chin, was about to help him out of his embarrassment, the bell signaling the end of homeroom rang.

===Part 4===

The sun began to slowly climb up to the heavens, and the temperature in the room rose accordingly. Like a being in a sauna, it was a humid heat that stuck to people’s skin. Now, the inside of the air-conditioned school cafeteria should have been overflowing with teachers and students without class. Those who had no class should have ordered themselves a cup of iced tea and gracefully passed the time there.

—But, that is based on the condition that students have no class to attend.

A sigh was about to escape her mouth, but Kluele stiffly swallowed it back.

In the Recitation school, foundation courses were taught in the morning while the afternoon was filled with classes of practical drills. High school first year students spend approximately one year studying the basics of performing a recitation.

“Has everyone arrived?”

Wearing a white gown over her clothes, Kate walked around the laboratory.

Basically, recitation experiments were conducted in groups of four people.

One was the Reciter, one was the record keeper, and the other two were assistants to prevent an emergency situation.

Kluele’s female partner was Mio, and her male partner was Alsem. —He was a tall student with an earnest nature, and specializing in Yellow Recitations. Finally, there was also Neight. Because he was a new student and currently studying an unclear Recitation, he became a partner that every group fought to get. But because she recognized the situation, Mio successfully half-forced him into her group.

“So, let’s decide who will go first.”

After she had finished making the straws, Kluele let the other three members of the group draw first. Although it was called an experiment, in general terms, it was simply conducting a Recitation of one’s specialized color that served as a trial run for the recital contest three days later.

“Ah, I’m second.”

Mio said in an unconcerned voice.

“I’m third.”

“I seem to be fourth.”

Following Alsem’s words were Neight. ……In other words……

“……Ah, I’m first.”

“Being first must be nervous.”

Kluele shrugged her shoulders as a reply to Mio’s teasing.

From the paint stacked beside the table, she took out the red can of paint. A Recitation must come in contact with a catalyst. Kluele unwillingly squeezed out some paint from the can and smeared it on the fingertips of her left hand.

……Although the catalyst that beginning students used was convenient, the action of smearing it on her hand felt uncomfortable no matter how many times she did it.

“Neight, I’m ready.”

With the stopwatch grasped in his hand, Neight made a signal.

“Alright, please begin.”

While he spoke those words, Kluele closed her eyes.

In her mind, she pictured the thing that she wanted to call out and imagined constructing it right now in her left hand.

Red, flower petals that were a color deeper blood.

Even more important was that inside the complete perception, at the same time existed an illusion that would disperse at just a touch.

'''''Resound from within the deep red''''' <br>
''[—sheon lef ped-l-clue rien-c-soan]''

Affection, arrogance, loveliness.

What she portrayed in her mind was a flower able to be described by many words.

'''''Beyond (you) praise your name'''''<br>
''YeR be orator Lom nehhe''

'''''Crimson, Sharp, Lovely'''''<br>
''Lor besti redi ende kele-l-lovier''

'''''Devilishness of beauty and flicker of a sharp knife'''''<br>
''Lor priidia rigveshi lovi, kele ledg''

<{{Furigana|Song of Praise|Oratorio}}>

It is used when calling the thing described in one’s heart, the songs of praise composed from the {{Furigana|Serafeno Musical Language|Untouchable Language}}).

By praising the name of the thing one wishes to call, it is invited. —This is the origin of the name Recitation. Using sound to send out information externally is to entice the {{Furigana|Recital Gate|Channel}} to open.

She slowly opened her eyes. The paint adhered to her left hand began to emit a red glow.

Changing visible light into energy.

In other words, the energy wavelengths of the red paint and the material being called right now produced the {{Furigana|Same Tune Phenomenon|Synchronize}}.  Using the common energy wavelength as a medium to call out the target — that is the structure of a Recitation.

The time that the {{Furigana|Recital Gate|Channel}} is open isn’t long at all. Without even blinking her eyes, Kluele stared fixedly at the red light blossoming in her left hand. The radiance gradually increased…… Resembling the shattering of glass, the rays of light suddenly began to break.

This represented the moment when the {{Furigana|Recital Gate|Channel}} was completely open.

——[{{Furigana|Keinez|Red Song}}]——

The breaking light fragmented and then gradually disappeared. Kluele very carefully opened her left hand. From between her fingers, a scarlet petal gently fell.

“Ah……”

Relieved, she let go of the breath that she had been holding in.

On her left hand bloomed — A scarlet flower.

“Oh, so it’s a flower! It’s very pretty. What kind of flower is it?”

Mio clapped her hands lightly.

“This is called an amaryllis. I really like this type of flower.”

She had originally planned to speak in a nonchalant voice, but she couldn’t stop the smile that appeared on her face.

“Exactly thirty seconds. Kluele-san is amazing.”

Kluele accepted the stopped stopwatch from Neight’s hands. The time limit of the recital competition was about one minute. Thirty seconds was considered in the safe range.

The second person to step up was Mio. Using the green paint that she had bought yesterday, she called out a small turtle. She used fifty-five seconds. She had originally planned to call out two turtles, but because her concentration wasn’t strong enough, she had changed it to one. The third person was Alsem, who attempted to call out a canary. However, a bird was different from a turtle or a flower; it was a moving animal. Because of this, the visualizing stage was considerably challenging. After two minutes of trying, he proclaimed to give up.

“Neight, you can begin any time.”

Taking the record sheet and stopwatch, Kluele signaled to the partner in front of her.

“Ah, okay, I’ll give it a try.”

It seemed that Neight also used paint.

Night Color Recitations. It wasn’t a Recitation written in the school textbook. Although Kluele’s heart was half filled with doubt, it seemed that Neight was serious. He poured black paint into the mixing tray, and then coated it over his fingertips.

A commotion burst out behind him. When he realized this and looked around him, he was amazed to find that all the other groups had temporarily stopped their movements and concentrated on watching this one group.

Under the gaze of so many people, wouldn’t that make him unable to concentrate?

You guys should just continue to do your own work — If he had noticed sooner, he could have chided everyone. However, it was a pity that Neight had already commenced the Recitation.

'''''Descend, dark curtain of twilight'''''<br>
''[—cart lef dimi-l-shadi denca-c-dowa]''

'''''I praise the distant (your) name'''''<br>
''YeR be orator Lom nehhe''

'''''Dark, courageous, pitiful (sorrowful)''''' <br>
''lor besti bluci ende branousi-l-symphoeki''

'''''Master’s single wing (transient master)'''''<br>
''O she saira qersonie Laspha—''

The surrounding atmosphere began to become noisy. Obviously, the reason was that nobody knew what this boy would call out.

As long as one is somewhat familiar with Recitations, they are able to use someone’s Song of Praise chant to speculate on the thing being called out.

Kluele had already gone through the studies of middle school third year, and was familiar with the basics of Recitations. If the thing being called was a common object or creature, it could be recognized simply by hearing its Song of Praise. It should be like that.

Dark and majestic, as well as pitiful?

It was impossible to guess the true identity of the thing that Neight was currently calling out. The people beside her felt the same way. They could only gaze amazingly at the radiance arising from Neight’s hand.

Black light. Rather, it would be more appropriate to call it shadows. A dusky shadow appeared on the boy’s hand. Even though the laboratory was underneath the glow of the setting sun, the shadow did not disappear. It could be called a stagnant night that negated the sun.

This is……

Although it was impossible to immediately believe it, this boy was conducting a Night Color Recitation. The shadow began to become larger and stronger. Gradually, it shrank into a sphere……

After that, the night split open.

The boy said in a quiet voice, a sound that would have been covered by the wind if the window had been open.

——[{{Furigana|Ezel|Night Song}}]——

In a split second, the room was full of black smoke.

The object being called out wasn’t solid—

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“Eh? W-What is this! Wait…… I can’t breathe……”

After Mio’s scream, everybody emitted cries of pain.

What had been called out was simply some common black smoke.

“Eh…… How could that be…… Just that……?”

From within the frenzy, Neight’s bewildered voice could clearly be heard.

He had wanted to call out some kind of high-class creature, but had it come? This was the most common accident for beginners.

Although dust would appear when the object is burning, the fact that the more you wanted to breathe, the more dust you breathed in led to continual coughing. Eyes stung, and even eyelids felt like they could not be opened. If this was a material similar to the smoke created from a fire, then it was probably composed of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide.

If they continued to breathe in these carbonic molecules and the substance arising from incomplete combustions, it would harm their central nervous system and any organs used for breathing.

I must open the window!

She remembered that there should be a window by her left-hand side, but Kluele immediately considered it once again. No, right now, there was no time to open the lock. Closing her eyes, she imagined the position of the window in her mind. After standing up, she used her right hand to grasp the chair that she had just been sitting on.

……I’m not in charge of the compensation!

Without the slightest hesitation, Kluele threw the chair at the glass window.

===Part 5===

“It’s already so late……”

Glancing at the stars twinkling above her head, Kluele quickened her footsteps. After the club activities had finished, she was going to the store at school. After purchasing enough medical products and groceries, she was already somewhat late.

……It still hurt a bit.

Whenever she touched the bandage wrapped around her right hand, it would cause a paralyzed feeling like an electric shock. This was the injury she received a few hours ago from breaking the window and cutting her hand on glass shards. Although it wouldn’t hinder daily activities, after she had arrived at the healthcare clinic, it had been bandaged just to be careful.

The time it took for her to walk from the multi-purpose hall to the first-year school building was about ten minutes. Although the library and the gym towered in between, these two large buildings already had their lights turned out. Because they opened early in the mornings, their closing time was also early.

Her scalding body from during the day felt extremely cozy being caressed by the night’s cold wind. The seeping cold, clear air soaked into the depths of her lungs. This refreshing feeling felt like taking a bath in the wind.

……Speaking of this, what happened to Neight?

Suddenly thinking of this, Kluele dragged her gaze from above her head back to the pathway.

After that—

After she had broken the window, the dust that filled the laboratory quickly disappeared without a trace. The unstable substance that the originally failed Recitation had called out. Thinking about it now, that was a situation she should have been able to predict.

Even so, there were only a small number of students with an aching throat or pained eyes.

The inside wall of the laboratory was also smoked black, looking like the filth accumulated after a whole year. Although it included Mio and herself, while the remaining students proceeded to clean up, Neight continuously apologized to everyone throughout the next hour. He apologized to the teacher Kate, the headmaster, the students in the class, and also the one who cut her finger on the window glass, Kluele.

A Recitation failure was something that could not be helped. You were only thirteen years old, and it was also on the first day after transferring schools. Conducting a Recitation under the gaze of so many students, it would have been hard to succeed. Although they comforted him like that, they still couldn’t easily do anything to cheer up his spirit. Neight had hung his head for the entire day, until all the classes were finished.

At last, the first-year school building gradually came into view. Because it was currently forbidden to enter that laboratory, the lights were already out. The only ones with lights still on should be the medical room, office, and security room.
That’s right, these should be the only places with lights still turned on.

However……

……That is......our classroom?

It was the second classroom on the third floor. Although the curtains were closed, the light still leaked out from a small crack in the curtains. Who could it be?

“……No way.”

These words rode the wind, and along with the light, disappeared in the black night.

<div align="center">***</div>

“Neight, can you bring that over for me?”

Mother looked at the photograph that she wanted to put in a frame.

“Is it this one?”

The photo was hung on the wall near the ceiling, and no matter how he stretched his arm, he couldn’t reach it. After standing on a chair and stretching as high as he could, his fingers finally touched the edge of the photo frame.

—This picture, what is it?

Although it was said to be a picture, what was depicted inside wasn’t a person, and couldn’t be considered scenery. The whole photo was entirely black. Even if one took a picture of coal at close range, it couldn’t be said for sure whether this kind of photograph would be taken. However, he really couldn’t think of the reason for taking this kind of photo. Could it be because it was burnt? But if that was so, it wouldn’t be necessary to keep it. I have always been curious about this.

“Mother, here.”

He handed it to his mother, who was lying in bed. However, she didn’t intend to take it.

“……Mother?”

“Neight, I give that photograph to you.”

Maintaining her position on the bed, Mother lifted the quilt slightly.

“What photograph…… is this?”

“It is especially for the purpose of the Recitation you are currently practicing, intended to be a catalyst.”

Rarely, very rarely, did Mother speak in such a soft voice. Even when her body was in good condition, it is rare for her expression to be so gentle.

“But, this isn’t a photograph of anything in particular.”

“Because it was taken at night, it is hard to identify. However, depicted in this picture is fire.”

Fire? It is obviously pitch-black, but this is fire? Neight hurriedly swallowed back the words that were about to leave his mouth, because his mother never lied or told any jokes.

“Neight, there is one more type of Recitation that I haven’t taught you.”

Not knowing whether he already knew about it or not, he had been originally staring at the ceiling and now watched Mother close her eyes.

“This is a Recitation created for your sake. Therefore, Neight, I will teach this only to you.”

<div align="center">***</div>

[Why did you wish to call me out?]

The voice beside his ear wasn’t really questioning him demandingly. Transmitted in his eardrums was purely a tone of skepticism.

[In order to call me out, even your mother spent several years’ time. You shouldn’t have forgotten this, have you? I am not something suitable for you to call out at your present level.]

Neight lay on the table, listening silently, but his companion paid no attention to him and continued to speak.

[The dormitory I am located in is about two thousand meters away from this school. However, there isn’t a big relationship between the distance and the Recitation. But you ought to know, using Recitation to summon me is an extremely difficult thing in itself.]

……I know that.

Neight really didn’t want to start talking, and merely heaved a sigh in his mind.

But I wanted to challenge myself. I can count the number of Recitations I know with my fingers. Because of this, I want to try out new Recitations as much as possible.

“I’ve told Mother before. Arma, don’t you also know? I have to show my Night Color Recitations to the people Mother promised.”

As if it was an ordinary incantation, those words caused his companion to fall silent.

“Arma, let me ask you, was Mother really that powerful?”

[……Yes she was.]

Although his voice was so low that other than himself, nobody could sense it, it was rare for this Recited creature’s voice to seem so gentle. It was as if he was reminiscing, as if he grieved. However, the one who spoke didn’t notice this himself.

[She was the only Reciter who I acknowledged. In terms of talent, she far exceeded you.]

—I still have not received the approval of this Recited creature.

So his words concealed this meaning. That was an unmistaken, unable to be concealed fact. But even so, Neight’s heart was still filled with an unwillingness that he couldn’t express.

[However, don’t forget that I am here to raise your ability.]

As if he was propelled by those words, Neight’s lifted his head. Right now, Arma was so close that Neight could almost touch him with his nose. Arma was neither standing on the table nor on his shoulders. Unfolding the wings on his shoulder that had originally been folded on his back, Arma hovered in the air.

“I haven’t seen you fly in such a long time.”

[Although it wasn’t bad to stay on the ground, I seem to have almost forgotten how to fly.]

“Don’t push yourself. You can only fly for a maximum of forty seconds, right?”

The way that the Recited creature floated awkwardly and concentrated so hard that he didn’t reply, made Neight unable to help but laugh.

“……But, if there’s no way for me to be as amazing as Mother, I will certainly be troublesome to other people. Even today, I ended up harming Kluele-san……”

[The little girl from yesterday? But from what you have told me, I think that if it’s only that kind of injury, the little girl will not think much of it.]

When talking about this, he was still a Recited creature. What Neight worried about wasn’t only the physical injuries, but also his responsibility and compensation.

“No. Arma, you don’t understand—”

“Just like you said, I don’t mind it, so you shouldn’t take it to heart. Originally, it was me who wanted to smash the glass. However, I was criticized by that arrogant lizard, which was what made my heart a little unsteady.”

“Sure, sure. Because you didn’t mind, therefore…… eh?”

He had suddenly heard the sound of a female voice. Not only that, it was also a familiar voice. Neight hastily turned around, and saw her standing directly in front of him.

A girl with a bandaged right hand was currently leaning against the door of the classroom.

“Like I thought, it was you.”

Thinking that it was possible and then coming over to see, sure enough, she was right. Kluele smiled wryly, let out a sigh, and walked to the seat directly in front of Neight.

“Um…… That…… Sorr–”

In that instant, the boy flinched and didn’t know what to do. Just when he wanted to open his mouth, Kluele used her forefinger to lightly poke his forehead.

“Don’t apologize anymore. Haven’t you been doing that the whole day already? Always hearing you apologize will make me feel ashamed.”

“O-Okay……”

When he promised with a nod, the sound of his voice was still very stiff. Because he was very pitiful to look at, Kluele moved her line of sight away from him with no clear destination. However, she happened to end up staring at the lizard standing on the table.

[Little girl, like I have said many times already, I am clearly not an arrogant lizard—]

“Then, you’re just a lizard that is able to fly?”

[After clearly seeing me fly, you are still calling me a lizard……]

Arma immediately replied. But the lizard seemed to give up, and abruptly hung his head. This human-like action looked extremely ridiculous.

“Anyways, I didn’t eavesdrop on you guys purposely.”

Just when she was hesitating about how to talk to the boy lying on the table, Kluele had heard the conversation between the other two. Looking at the apparently pouting Recited creature, she asked:

“You just said…… This guy was called out by Neight’s mother?”

“……Yes. In order to call out Arma, the Night Color theory must be constructed. My Recitations are all things that Mother has left me.”

To be honest, this was the one point that Kluele couldn’t understand. Night Color Recitations. Using this creature who was almost falling asleep on the table as an example, although he was a little annoying, he had a considerably high level of intelligence. The Reciter who was definitely capable of conduction this high level Recitation, why didn’t she announce this sixth color of Recitation?

“Because Mother had let almost nobody see Night Color Recitations. And seemingly from the beginning, she hadn’t wanted to apply for Night Color Recitations as a new Recitation color.”

Was it because she wasn’t interested in becoming famous? But then why did she act like that?

“I’ve heard…… it was because of a promise.”

Neight, who had been sitting the whole time, now stood up. Holding onto the window frame, he gazed at the glass that separated himself from the outside world.

“Although she didn’t tell me that person’s name, she told me that she already had a promise with a certain person. I gradually learned Reciting from Mother, but…… one year ago, Mother……”

Because of the light in the classroom, it should have been impossible to see the scenery outside. The only thing he could see was probably his inverted silhouette in the glass.

“As long as I continue to study Night Color Recitations, there will definitely be a day when I will meet that person. That’s what Mother told me. Because it’s like this, I thought that I might as well attend the school that Mother had formerly attended.”

Shy and introverted, that had been Kluele’s impression of the boy until now. But now she was impressed to discover that she had been wrong.

To leave his home at only thirteen years old, just for the sake of coming to this school. This was an unfamiliar environment, without anyone he knew, and surrounded by students all older than him. —All of this was simply to fulfill the promise his mother had made.

……If she had to stand in the same position, could she do that?

At least at this age, her mind was merely focused on playing with her friends.

“—You’re really amazing.”

Following an involuntary sigh, she said those words.

“You are truly amazing!”

“Eh…… amazing……?”

Because of her sudden exclamation, the boy appeared to be bewildered. But it doesn’t matter, because it was simply talking to herself.

“The only reason I wanted to become a Reciter was because I simply thought ‘It seemed interesting’. That’s all.”

After taking a seat, Kluele crossed one leg over the other.

—How boring! It was such a mediocre reason.

“There was nothing that I especially wanted to do. Even now, it’s the same. Generally speaking, everyone who attended high school all wanted to become Reciters. That’s why they worked hard. But, I still don’t know if I want to become a Reciter or not.”

Without much thought, she had selected the high school with the most outstanding achievements.

That choice had happened to be learning Recitation— Really, that was her simple reason.

She could have become a person who ran a freight transport business or someone who purely researched the theory of Recitations. A person with a Reciter qualification could, in reality, work in a variety of occupations. She didn’t know for what reason her classmates had the goal of becoming Reciters. But although she didn’t know, she sensed that everyone worked hard in hopes of achieving their goal.

However, she could not be classified among that. She simply attended class in a relaxed manner, day after day. In her heart, she had always been afraid, afraid that one day someone would find that out about her.

She couldn’t speak what she sincerely felt to either Mio or her parents…… No, that was wrong. She was simply unable to have those words leave her mouth. Perhaps she simply didn’t have the courage to say those words in front of people who worked so hard.

“Is this really the path that I will advance on? Is there a different path? I have always thought about this question.”

Although she wanted to smile, her expression reflected in the window seemed very stiff.

A self-deprecating feeling pressed down on her chest. Sometimes, to her eyes, Mio looked extremely dazzling. She wanted to become a Reciter, and truthfully, she did not hesitate to try her hardest.

……Compared to her, what am I doing?

“In the end, I am a person with high standards but little ability. I know a little bit of everything, but end up quickly becoming tired of it. Therefore, I only end up learning everything half-way.”

Attending high school without any goal whatsoever, and seeming like having achieved nothing at graduation —Although she has only attended this school for half a year, her head was filled with those kinds of thoughts.

She undoubtedly felt uneasy, unable to immerse herself in any one thing. Previously, she would have felt angry at herself, but she had become numb to it a long time ago.

“How could that be…… That’s not true!”

Suddenly, the boy shook his head with all his strength.

“Kluele-san is definitely suitable for becoming a Reciter. Your recitation today was amazing!”

“……No, that kind of thing can be done by everyone if they want to.”

Forcing herself to smile, Kluele calmly denied him. The Recitation of such a small and immobile object was not difficult at all. After all, having becoming a Reciter as a goal and then going to high school could be accomplished by everyone she knew.

Although she opposed his words, the boy still hesitatingly said:

“……I think that because the one doing this is Kluele-san, that’s why such an amazing result can be achieved.”

“—Eh?”

What was that supposed to mean? Just when she was about to ask……

“Oh, how should I say it…… Although saying it to the person herself isn’t very appropriate, but…… The fresh red flower that Kluele-san called out, I think that it suits Kluele-san very well.”

Although he stood with his head bowed and at a loss of what to do, the boy in front of her eyes with a face as red as an amaryllis flower spoke those words. That flower— does it really suit me?

“Ah, no…… sorry…… I had no other intention for speaking those words. That was simply what I actually think.”

Because she had stayed silent, the boy had though that she was angry. His expression finally jolted Kluele back into action.

There was nothing to explain. It was simply because it was too abrupt and the compliment was said to her face-to-face, which caused her to freeze. Unsure of how to respond, her mind became blank.

“Eh…… Ah, mm. I know, so calm down. I was just a little stunned, that’s all.”

She waved her hand in a flustered manner. That really was humiliating. He was only thirteen years old, but it was me who looked agitated.

“……But, thank you.”

Her smile reflected in the window was definitely not a fake one.

She had never thought about it herself, but here was someone cheering her on so seriously.

Not embellishing his words, and speaking in a simple and clumsy manner —But it was truly honest encouragement. Because of this, she felt sincerely happy.

……I should also try my hardest at something.

Although she didn’t believe that she could immediately find something that she wanted to study, even so, she must try hard to find it. Before she finds her answer, it would be good to try hard at Recitations.

“I will follow your example and try my best.”

Standing up, Kluele went beside him and opened the window. Through a small crack in the window curtains, she felt the cold wind blowing at her hair.

“W-What example? There’s no such thing……”

The boy hastily shook his head.

Seeing his expression, Kluele couldn’t help but smile while letting out a breath.

“No, you should feel proud! Because you let me experience that earnest feeling, after hearing you say that makes me feel considerably ashamed.”

……For some reason, I feel jealous.

Being the complete opposite of herself, the boy possesses a steady will, and faces forward wholeheartedly.

……Was there a time when I acted in such a way?

Disregarding feelings of love, perhaps I want to stay together with this child.

The reason being— the path he wants to walk is truly too dazzling. It wasn’t the harsh light that made others want to move away their gaze, but rather the kind of dazzle that made others want to stay by his side and support him.

After slowly blinking her eyes, Kluele said to Neight:

“Then, it’s almost time for us to go. Although it is in school, it is still dangerous to be out so late. Let me escort you back.”

“Eh? But Kluele-san is a girl!”

Although she teased him with a smile, the boy actually had a serious expression.

But you are only thirteen, your height is shorter than this girl, and your physique is skinny. If you want to protect me, don’t you have to wait a while longer? Just like protecting a princess, you don’t meet the standards yet!

“Ah, I usually exercise in club activities.”

“Club activities?”

“Self-defense. Because I live alone, ever since middle school, my parents have made me learn self-defense.”

After saying that, she used her bandaged right hand to grab the boy’s hand.

“Come on, let’s go.”

“K-Kluele-san…… your right hand! It’s injured, so don’t move it around!”

Although Neight hastily tried to shake off her hand, Kluele stubbornly gripped more tightly.

“This? It doesn’t hurt at all. The healthcare teacher made a huge fuss over it, and made me bandage it.”

Actually, it did hurt. But despite that pain, Kluele wanted to hold hands with him.

<div align="center">***</div>

The presence of the setting sun faded away, and was replaced by the color of the descending night.

Just before the closing time of the visitor’s reception building, a man wearing a dry-grass colored coat entered.

Under the shine of the light, a calm and symmetrical face could be seen.

“My apologies. Has the headmaster already left?”

He had hair that could not be called neither gold nor brown.

—Mm, where had his face been seen before?

The man who worked both at the office and as a security guard concealed the amazement in his heart, and cautiously replied with a business-like response:

“Please wait a moment. No, I think he is still in his office. However, the time allowed for off-campus people to enter the campus is almost up. If you wish to stay for a long period of time, I suggest you come earlier on another day. If it is important, please leave your name and a message.”

“……No. It is not an important matter. Then, I will come back tomorrow after school. Please just tell him ‘Xin was here’ and that will be all.”

After saying that, the man turned over his coat and turned around to leave.

“I understand.”

Following the man’s figure with his eyes until it could not be seen, the man who had received the visitor closed the window of the visitor’s reception building.

Who could that have been? Although he couldn’t remember, he was sure that he had seen that face somewhere before.

----
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===Translation Notes===
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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Prologue

2014-04-23T00:36:03Z

Talmain: /* Part 3 */ grammar and wording fixes

==Prologue - You have early morning company==

===Part 1===
It's a refreshing warmth.

The bed sheets are absorbing the heat from the sun. Undoubtedly this is the closest thing to human paradise these days.

Wrapped in the warming heat, anyone would wish to indulge themselves in it.

"Ah ......"

Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied's mental state is still hazy.

Half asleep and half awake, she feels calm and relaxed.

Listy is continuing to bask in it - sincerely hoping this bliss would never end.

However, past experience clearly tells Listy that this desire can never be achieved.

That is because her chief maid Valkyria will soon awaken Listy.

The meticulous maid has no room for compromises, not only does she completely control Listy's bedtime, but always at the exact same time wakes up the sleeping Listy to the second.

The cold-blooded woman, I wish she'd catch hypo-tension – however is low blood pressure a disease?

At this moment, Valkyria's appearance painfully crosses Listy's still sleepy mind.

"Fufu."

Laughing under her breath, Listy closes her eyes.

...... Wait a minute, not like this.

Continuing to stay in bed under her warm blanket that will surely be ripped opened.

Listy simply grabbed the blanket to cover her head.

Then she shrank her body inside the blanket, thus completing preparations to resist foreign enemies.

Hmmm, see? It is impossible to break through this kind of impenetrable defensive formation.

Bring it on you cold-blooded woman. I will never succumb to threat of force, today I am going to beat you.

In the eyes of others, she clearly gave a "do not disturb" look.

Listy maintained the same posture for several minutes.

After waiting a while for Valkyria's attack, Listy is slightly surprised and pokes her head out from the bedding.

Suddenly a strange room appears before her.

"Huh ......?"

Listy winks her sleepy eyes awake. Where is this place?

"Come to think of it, I came with Akatsuki ... ..."

After muttering, Listy sat up in bed.

She just remembered where she is.

Right, this is Akatsuki's home, and also Akatsuki's world.

Listy's world is the alternate world - Alayzard. Looking around this home there is no doubt that she is in a "different world".

Not long ago, Listy was Alayzard's young Queen from the magical kingdom of Sherfied.

Listy met Akatsuki five years ago, when she was still the Princess of Sherfied.

Akatsuki was summoned from this world to the one called Alayzard. On both occasions he saved Alayzard.

The first time, he became the "rogue hero" after overthrowing the Demon King Garius.

The second time, he became the new Demon King after he resolved the extinction crisis of the Demons and helped shape a post-war peace.

Listy is well aware of Akatsuki's accomplishments throughout Alayzard and how much of an undertaking it was.

However Akatsuki never boasted about his exploits, or the great effort it took. He considered it to be proper and to be expected as a matter of course.

Listy became fascinated with Akatsuki because of that. When Akatsuki was going to leave Alayzard again, Listy also returned together with him to this world.

Until the last minute, Listy remained reluctant to express her feelings to Akatsuki.

But Akatsuki sensed Listy's desire of not wanting to be split between worlds again.

That is reason why Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied is now here.

...... Wrong.

Listy shook her head, and took a deep breath.

She is no longer Sherfied's Queen. Starting today, Listy no longer has to worry about their positions, and can pursue her feelings for Akatsuki. However, this kind of feeling is all new to her, and Listy can't forget her beloved country.

Her new name is Listy • Sherfied. Born in the magical Kingdom of Sherfied, who after coming to this world became just an ordinary girl.

"You say Akatsuki, huh ... ...? ”

After lightly speaking, Listy folded her arms, tightly embracing her pajamas. Listy is wearing Akatsuki's cotton v-neck t-shirt.

Listy didn't expected to actually go to this world, therefore she doesn't have any other clothing at hand and had to borrow one of Akatsuki's t-shirts to use as pajamas.

She hugged her body, Akatsuki's t-shirt fit snugly against her skin just like being held in his arms. Listy can vaguely feel Akatsuki's warmth.

Some time later, Listy gave off a big happy smile. She sat up quietly on the bed.

"Ah ......"

After softly nodding, Listy opened her eyes and slowly got down off the bed.

Then she starts walking towards Akatsuki's room.

Today - starting from today Listy is going to follow her feelings for Akatsuki.

Today Akatsuki's day must start with the sound of Listy's voice.

After making it to the hallway, Listy headed towards Akatsuki's room.

The morning air contained a slight chill tickling her thigh.

This ticklish feeling reminds Listy about her shameless appearance, her lower half was only covered by underwear.

However Listy doesn't stop, instead a smile floats in place.

..... I seem to be more and more open-minded.

Even if Akatsuki saw her appearance now, Listy wouldn't have minded.

This represents the degree of which the distance between Listy and Akatsuki has shortened.

Quietly reaching Akatsuki's room, Listy took a deep breath and leans her hand on door.

Listy doesn't knock on the door, in order to prevent Akatsuki from being awakened by the noise of a knock.

Akatsuki must be awakened by her voice, and not the sound of knocking on the door.

Therefore Listy softly opens the door and enters the room, trying as much as possible to not make a sound.

Inside the room stood a bed. Positive that Akatsuki was lying on the bed, Listy tiptoed to the bed, and carefully took measure of Akatsuki's appearance.

Akatsuki's body is covered by a thin sheet, his robust muscles clearly visible. Akatsuki's chest is faintly moving up and down according to his breathing. It looks to Listy like Akatsuki is sound asleep.

"......"

As Akatsuki's serene sleeping posture came into view, Listy's heart became overwhelmed with happiness, and she couldn't help but softly say:

"Akatsuki...... Thank you for bringing me to this world ......"

As soon as the Akatsuki opened his eyes, Listy found it exceedingly difficult to stay calm.

While taking advantage of the situation she said thank you to him.

- After a period of time ......

Akatsuki was just staring at Listy, and then suddenly she moved closer to him. Her golden hair around her shoulders suddenly poured down onto Akatsuki, almost covering his face. Listy gently pushes aside her long hair with her hand, and slowly moves her lips closer. The goal isn't Akatsuki's lips, but his ear.

As of now Listy doesn't have the courage to kiss Akatsuki.... But –

...... Someday, I will ......

Secretly making up her mind, Listy approaches Akatsuki's ear and whispers.

After all, Akatsuki's day should begin with the sound of her voice.

"Morning Akatsuki. Time to get out of bed."

Responding to Listy's wake up call, Akatsuki slowly opens his eyes.

After finding Listy standing beside the bed... ...

"Oh ...... you specifically came to wake me up?"

Akatsuki smiled and at the same time sat up straight.

The sheets covering his body suddenly fell off Akatsuki's body as he sat up.

Seeing Akatsuki's bare upper body, Listy cheeks became bright red and she quickly turned her head away.

"It's umm, I'm thankful ...... Huh?"

She stops halfway through, Listy sees something unbelievable.

Listy is involuntarily stunned as to what popped up from under the sheets.

"Um ......? What's wrong?"

Akatsuki had a puzzled look——

The calmly sleeping Miu was clinging to Akatsuki's body.

===Part 2===

Listy's complexion changed immediately.

After all, what's going on? Akatsuki scratched the back of his head.

....This shouldn't be one of those out of date early morning salutes...right?

Akatsuki looked down at his lower body.

Right on cue, his soldier displayed a man's indomitable spirit, that is always ready to go to war.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki unexpectedly doesn't want her to misunderstand, furthermore doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. It's actually more of a natural physiological phenomenon, proof that he is a healthy man and not a taboo. So there is no need to feel ashamed.

Pulling back the bed sheets allowed her to have a good look. After making up his mind, Akatsuki raised his head to look at Listy.

However Listy's eyes didn't drop down to Akatsuki's waist.

Judging from Listy's stiff expression, she apparently seems to have another reason.

Consequently, Akatsuki re-examined the present situation. It wasn't Listy's first time being acquainted with Akatsuki. She knew that Akatsuki doesn't like to wear clothes when sleeping, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.

Miu next to him is clearly wearing pajamas, and her waist is covered with her panties. Although the first few buttons on her pajamas have become untied, it shouldn't surprise Listy to such an extent.

Everything is normal, where is the problem?

Suddenly, A thought crossed through Akatsuki's mind, and his lips immediately revealed a confident smile.

"Haha, I got it! Must be my hair is out of control like a Super Saiyan, right?"

At this time -

"...... Uh? Miu?"

Akatsuki looked at the sleeping girl, at the same time said the girl's name.

"- Ah ...... ah ...... huha Good morning."

After rubbing her eyes, Miu sat up on the bed.

Miu appeared to have an innocent expression and simply kneeled on top the bed. She stretch out both of her hands and slightly bent her back. This posture emphasized her massive boobs even more and caused them to slightly shake. The open pajama buttons further accentuated her figure, giving her astonishing destructive power.

......First thing in the morning to witness such a nosebleed scene......

Akatsuki couldn't help thinking that.

Opening his eyes because of Listy's soft wake up call, closely followed by Miu displaying her impressive boob attack.

Today certainly is my lucky day.

-But that said...why did Miu get into my bed?

From the beginning Miu stayed in the room that Akatsuki's little sister used.

However yesterday after returning from Alayzard, Listy had temporarily moved into that room. With regards to space, two people living in the room is absolutely not a problem. The real problem is the bed. While in Alayzard Miu and Listy could have both slept on the bed, but unfortunately this bed is a lot smaller, so someone would be forced to sleep on the floor. It seems that Miu gave the bed to Listy, forcing her to sleep of the floor. However that kind of thing can't continue. Replacing the single bed with a bunk bed seemed to be top priority.

- Why didn't she suggest that I buy a bunk bed for her earlier?

.....Well, isn't this fine.

No matter what the reason is, it wouldn't change the fact that Miu wanted to sleep in the same bed as Akatsuki.

In that case, Akatsuki naturally doesn't have a reason to refuse.

.....Besides last night nothing should have happened.

If Akatsuki had lost his head while sleeping, and if he did whatever he wanted... ...

For the next three days, I'm afraid Miu will be in a state of heaven the entire time, and not even able to stand up.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki is now certain about the current situation, that there aren't any problems.

"Akatsuki, take a minute.”

Listy's shoulders trembled.

"Why, how do you want me to dress?”

"I want you to come over here!”

In her rage Listy pinched Akatsuki's ear and dragged him out of the room.

===Part 3===

After Akatsuki and Listy left the room, immediately Listy's voice could be heard from outside the door lecturing Akatsuki.

Miu can't help but sigh in relief.

"It's okay ... ..."

Thinking of her disheveled appearance, Miu blushed and quickly fasten her buttons up on her pajamas.

Until now, everything was going smoothly.

--In Ousawa Miu's heart –- lies a little-known secret -- strictly speaking, it should be her secret to happiness, and that is her admiration for Ousawa Akatsuki. No matter what happens she is unable to shake this kind of feeling.

However, the relationship between Miu and Akatsuki is extremely complex.

For Ousawa Miu this is an unfamiliar alternate world. Miu's native world is Alayzard, and her real name is Myuu.

In addition, Miu's status in Alayzard, is the Demon King's beloved only daughter.

Miu's father--is Alayzard Demon King, Garius. That's right, it's the Demon King that Akatsuki overthrew. Exactly, Garius's daughter is Miu.

As for the reason why the Demon King's daughter is living with Akatsuki in this world, Miu certainly has a reason for it. In fact, her father Garius's dying words.

"If a person that can defeat me appears, from that point on, you should follow him and live with him."

Thus Akatsuki brought about her father Garius's last wish.

Akatsuki concealed this from his comrades and secretly brought Miu to this world. At the same time the whereabouts of his little sister were unknown. Allowing Miu to use her name and identity, he helped her start a completely new life in this world.

Yet for Miu, Akatsuki remained a foe who killed her father.

Therefore she can't help but reminisce about past events.

....At first I hated that man to the bone, so much so that I wished to kill him.

However, after living together for some time, Miu gradually loosened the knots in her heart.

The main reason was Akatsuki's never give up attitude. He is brave enough to own the fact he killed Garius, and he accepted the hatred in Miu's heart. Not only did he genuinely accept Miu, furthermore he repeatedly saved Miu from crises and even confronted the assassin from Alayzard. He won't give up on her.

What is most important, Akatsuki claimed that "Miu belongs here".

At that time Miu became aware of her feelings for Akatsuki.

After the two once again returned to Alayzard. In order to save the Demons from crisis, Akatsuki chose to fight his old comrades. After learning that, Miu's feelings for Akatsuki intensified. This feeling called "liking" is almost overflowing from her chest.

"It's known as a crush ... ...? ”

Trying to find the words to describe her feelings, Miu can't help but smile wryly.

--But because of this, she will never give Akatsuki to Listy.

Ousawa Miu is very clear, Listy also holds exactly the same feelings for Akatsuki.

That is also a given. Thinking back on Listy's former position and how see dealt with her bad situation, and how Akatsuki was always at her side, there aren't any reasons for her not to like Akatsuki. Learning this fact a few days ago, surely must have deepened her feelings for Akatsuki. Snuggled against Akatsuki and letting out her tears, she was just like Miu, just like a girl incapable of not liking Akatsuki.

Deciding to bring Listy to this world, was none other than Akatsuki.

However, Mui had no objections to Akatsuki's decision. After all, this is Akatsuki style of doing things, so his decision was a given. Further, if Akatsuki had abandoned Listy while she was weeping like a heartless man, Miu would probably not be so attracted to him.

The most significant point rests with Miu, and how she empathizes with Listy's plight. Although both situations were different, the fact is that their fates to leave their native homes for this world were the same. Now that two people felt the same way for Akatsuki, Miu just wanted to leave the past behind them and get along in this world.

After all, Akatsuki must protect both Miu and Listy, not just one of them.

....If a conflict between us is tantamount to betraying the faith of that person.

That is a situation Miu desperately hopes to avoid.

However Miu cannot watch with folded arms and do nothing. After all Listy has already spent several years together with Akatsuki, but Miu only knew Akatsuki for several months.

Of course, the intensity of feelings and the length of time are unrelated. Miu doesn't think Listy's feelings for Akatsuki are inferior to hers, but as to whether her feelings surpassed Listy's, she doesn't have that kind of self-confidence.

Feelings built over time are very scary. Akatsuki and Listy must have experience many situations together that Miu is unaware of, creating an inseparably close relationship that's difficult for anyone to shake.

Ousawa Miu calmly judged the situation. Perhaps before Listy starts to fight over Akatsuki she could be considered as the ultimate winner, but the present situation is still very unfavorable for her. Since it is this way, now what should she do? The answer is simple, to try hard to catch up at once. In short, it is to compensate for disadvantages in other ways. In order to achieve this goal, Miu secretly made up her mind.

......It doesn't hurt to be daring......!

Love is a war, resorting to force is necessary.

Thus Miu formulated a battle plan. The plan was to infiltrate Akatsuki's bed. This battle plan required considerable courage. Past experience told Miu that when Akatsuki is half asleep he was like a dangerous beast, and if by chance history repeats itself again, heaven knows what would happen in the end. As a result, Miu embraced extreme determination to infiltrate Akatsuki's bed, and her heart would also have to be ready to face the worst situation that may occur.

Thankfully Akatsuki was sleeping soundly and was not aware of Miu's infiltration. It can be said that Miu's battle plan was perfectly executed. Unraveling the first few buttons on her pajamas for Akatsuki to see, without a doubt that was just one part of the battle plan.

"Practice makes perfect......"

In fact Miu infiltrated Akatsuki's bed before, and in her room she practiced a few times.

In short, she stationed a mirror in front of her to arrange the perfect posture.

After repeated practice she finally master it, she found a safe boundary between fully clothed and fully exposed and even considered the best time to sneak in. Saying "Oh Oh" or "Oh Oh Oh Oh" both wont do. "Oh Oh Oh" is just right, increasing an "Oh" will be too long, and reducing "Oh" will be too short. This kind of faintly discernible cry can have the biggest impact on him.

The magazines that Chikage often reads also write about how important the above-mentioned behavior is. This outstanding talent can tantalize the highest state of a man.

Miu was satisfied that the battle plan was successful. Listy nagging lecture is the best proof. After listening carefully, it seemed that Listy required Akatsuki to sit seiza on the floor behind the door.

Indeed befitting Sherfied's former Queen, Listy style is really majestic. To her surprise she made the stark-naked Akatsuki kneel on the spot.

But now, Miu finally overcame some disadvantages.

Although the operation succeeded, Miu didn't come out unscathed.

...... Re-really major change......

Miu heard about a man's physiological phenomena in the morning, but today was the first time to see it with her own eyes.

A man's body was mysterious, like the wonders of the world -- while remembering the scene, Miu couldn't refrain from blushing.

Actually Miu didn't have the intention of peeping. The reason why she opened her eyes a little was to keep herself awake, in order to prevent herself from accidentally falling asleep, that's all.

After some time, Miu was gradually becoming accustomed to the darkness under the sheets and she discovered that ominous thing out of the corner of her eye. After identifying the thing's true identity, Miu almost screamed and ran out the door. However for the purpose of sticking to the plan, she forced herself to remain on the battlefield. Fortunately witnessing Akatsuki naked many times in the past to a certain extent also produced immunity. Like the frame of mind of a sniper carrying out a mission who suddenly discovers a viper in his ambush spot, only probably much worse than that.

......Hur-hurry up and forget about that image......!

The plan had barely started when immediately her mood changed. In order to bridge the gap between Listy and herself, the battle plan's next phase must also be carried out. However Miu is confident in herself, after all Listy is unable to face up to her own feelings. At this point, undoubtedly Miu is temporarily in the leading position, but Listy catching up was only a matter of time. Only when both of them are neck and neck, and not until then, will an agreement be proposed to Listy.

An agreement concerning Ousawa Akatsuki.

Miu therefore made up her mind. Through the door came the sound of punches striking the human body. Listy presumably is trying to kill him.

Make steady footsteps and proceed with caution. Love is like a war, at any time there might be an emergency situation.

In order to defend the place where she feels she belongs, this is a must win war.

Ousawa Miu - must go to war!

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Hey, What am I in your heart?

Akatsuki, what are you to me?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Prologue

2014-04-23T00:17:42Z

Talmain: /* Part 2 */ grammar and wording fixes.

==Prologue - You have early morning company==

===Part 1===
It's a refreshing warmth.

The bed sheets are absorbing the heat from the sun. Undoubtedly this is the closest thing to human paradise these days.

Wrapped in the warming heat, anyone would wish to indulge themselves in it.

"Ah ......"

Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied's mental state is still hazy.

Half asleep and half awake, she feels calm and relaxed.

Listy is continuing to bask in it - sincerely hoping this bliss would never end.

However, past experience clearly tells Listy that this desire can never be achieved.

That is because her chief maid Valkyria will soon awaken Listy.

The meticulous maid has no room for compromises, not only does she completely control Listy's bedtime, but always at the exact same time wakes up the sleeping Listy to the second.

The cold-blooded woman, I wish she'd catch hypo-tension – however is low blood pressure a disease?

At this moment, Valkyria's appearance painfully crosses Listy's still sleepy mind.

"Fufu."

Laughing under her breath, Listy closes her eyes.

...... Wait a minute, not like this.

Continuing to stay in bed under her warm blanket that will surely be ripped opened.

Listy simply grabbed the blanket to cover her head.

Then she shrank her body inside the blanket, thus completing preparations to resist foreign enemies.

Hmmm, see? It is impossible to break through this kind of impenetrable defensive formation.

Bring it on you cold-blooded woman. I will never succumb to threat of force, today I am going to beat you.

In the eyes of others, she clearly gave a "do not disturb" look.

Listy maintained the same posture for several minutes.

After waiting a while for Valkyria's attack, Listy is slightly surprised and pokes her head out from the bedding.

Suddenly a strange room appears before her.

"Huh ......?"

Listy winks her sleepy eyes awake. Where is this place?

"Come to think of it, I came with Akatsuki ... ..."

After muttering, Listy sat up in bed.

She just remembered where she is.

Right, this is Akatsuki's home, and also Akatsuki's world.

Listy's world is the alternate world - Alayzard. Looking around this home there is no doubt that she is in a "different world".

Not long ago, Listy was Alayzard's young Queen from the magical kingdom of Sherfied.

Listy met Akatsuki five years ago, when she was still the Princess of Sherfied.

Akatsuki was summoned from this world to the one called Alayzard. On both occasions he saved Alayzard.

The first time, he became the "rogue hero" after overthrowing the Demon King Garius.

The second time, he became the new Demon King after he resolved the extinction crisis of the Demons and helped shape a post-war peace.

Listy is well aware of Akatsuki's accomplishments throughout Alayzard and how much of an undertaking it was.

However Akatsuki never boasted about his exploits, or the great effort it took. He considered it to be proper and to be expected as a matter of course.

Listy became fascinated with Akatsuki because of that. When Akatsuki was going to leave Alayzard again, Listy also returned together with him to this world.

Until the last minute, Listy remained reluctant to express her feelings to Akatsuki.

But Akatsuki sensed Listy's desire of not wanting to be split between worlds again.

That is reason why Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied is now here.

...... Wrong.

Listy shook her head, and took a deep breath.

She is no longer Sherfied's Queen. Starting today, Listy no longer has to worry about their positions, and can pursue her feelings for Akatsuki. However, this kind of feeling is all new to her, and Listy can't forget her beloved country.

Her new name is Listy • Sherfied. Born in the magical Kingdom of Sherfied, who after coming to this world became just an ordinary girl.

"You say Akatsuki, huh ... ...? ”

After lightly speaking, Listy folded her arms, tightly embracing her pajamas. Listy is wearing Akatsuki's cotton v-neck t-shirt.

Listy didn't expected to actually go to this world, therefore she doesn't have any other clothing at hand and had to borrow one of Akatsuki's t-shirts to use as pajamas.

She hugged her body, Akatsuki's t-shirt fit snugly against her skin just like being held in his arms. Listy can vaguely feel Akatsuki's warmth.

Some time later, Listy gave off a big happy smile. She sat up quietly on the bed.

"Ah ......"

After softly nodding, Listy opened her eyes and slowly got down off the bed.

Then she starts walking towards Akatsuki's room.

Today - starting from today Listy is going to follow her feelings for Akatsuki.

Today Akatsuki's day must start with the sound of Listy's voice.

After making it to the hallway, Listy headed towards Akatsuki's room.

The morning air contained a slight chill tickling her thigh.

This ticklish feeling reminds Listy about her shameless appearance, her lower half was only covered by underwear.

However Listy doesn't stop, instead a smile floats in place.

..... I seem to be more and more open-minded.

Even if Akatsuki saw her appearance now, Listy wouldn't have minded.

This represents the degree of which the distance between Listy and Akatsuki has shortened.

Quietly reaching Akatsuki's room, Listy took a deep breath and leans her hand on door.

Listy doesn't knock on the door, in order to prevent Akatsuki from being awakened by the noise of a knock.

Akatsuki must be awakened by her voice, and not the sound of knocking on the door.

Therefore Listy softly opens the door and enters the room, trying as much as possible to not make a sound.

Inside the room stood a bed. Positive that Akatsuki was lying on the bed, Listy tiptoed to the bed, and carefully took measure of Akatsuki's appearance.

Akatsuki's body is covered by a thin sheet, his robust muscles clearly visible. Akatsuki's chest is faintly moving up and down according to his breathing. It looks to Listy like Akatsuki is sound asleep.

"......"

As Akatsuki's serene sleeping posture came into view, Listy's heart became overwhelmed with happiness, and she couldn't help but softly say:

"Akatsuki...... Thank you for bringing me to this world ......"

As soon as the Akatsuki opened his eyes, Listy found it exceedingly difficult to stay calm.

While taking advantage of the situation she said thank you to him.

- After a period of time ......

Akatsuki was just staring at Listy, and then suddenly she moved closer to him. Her golden hair around her shoulders suddenly poured down onto Akatsuki, almost covering his face. Listy gently pushes aside her long hair with her hand, and slowly moves her lips closer. The goal isn't Akatsuki's lips, but his ear.

As of now Listy doesn't have the courage to kiss Akatsuki.... But –

...... Someday, I will ......

Secretly making up her mind, Listy approaches Akatsuki's ear and whispers.

After all, Akatsuki's day should begin with the sound of her voice.

"Morning Akatsuki. Time to get out of bed."

Responding to Listy's wake up call, Akatsuki slowly opens his eyes.

After finding Listy standing beside the bed... ...

"Oh ...... you specifically came to wake me up?"

Akatsuki smiled and at the same time sat up straight.

The sheets covering his body suddenly fell off Akatsuki's body as he sat up.

Seeing Akatsuki's bare upper body, Listy cheeks became bright red and she quickly turned her head away.

"It's umm, I'm thankful ...... Huh?"

She stops halfway through, Listy sees something unbelievable.

Listy is involuntarily stunned as to what popped up from under the sheets.

"Um ......? What's wrong?"

Akatsuki had a puzzled look——

The calmly sleeping Miu was clinging to Akatsuki's body.

===Part 2===

Listy's complexion changed immediately.

After all, what's going on? Akatsuki scratched the back of his head.

....This shouldn't be one of those out of date early morning salutes...right?

Akatsuki looked down at his lower body.

Right on cue, his soldier displayed a man's indomitable spirit, that is always ready to go to war.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki unexpectedly doesn't want her to misunderstand, furthermore doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. It's actually more of a natural physiological phenomenon, proof that he is a healthy man and not a taboo. So there is no need to feel ashamed.

Pulling back the bed sheets allowed her to have a good look. After making up his mind, Akatsuki raised his head to look at Listy.

However Listy's eyes didn't drop down to Akatsuki's waist.

Judging from Listy's stiff expression, she apparently seems to have another reason.

Consequently, Akatsuki re-examined the present situation. It wasn't Listy's first time being acquainted with Akatsuki. She knew that Akatsuki doesn't like to wear clothes when sleeping, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.

Miu next to him is clearly wearing pajamas, and her waist is covered with her panties. Although the first few buttons on her pajamas have become untied, it shouldn't surprise Listy to such an extent.

Everything is normal, where is the problem?

Suddenly, A thought crossed through Akatsuki's mind, and his lips immediately revealed a confident smile.

"Haha, I got it! Must be my hair is out of control like a Super Saiyan, right?"

At this time -

"...... Uh? Miu?"

Akatsuki looked at the sleeping girl, at the same time said the girl's name.

"- Ah ...... ah ...... huha Good morning."

After rubbing her eyes, Miu sat up on the bed.

Miu appeared to have an innocent expression and simply kneeled on top the bed. She stretch out both of her hands and slightly bent her back. This posture emphasized her massive boobs even more and caused them to slightly shake. The open pajama buttons further accentuated her figure, giving her astonishing destructive power.

......First thing in the morning to witness such a nosebleed scene......

Akatsuki couldn't help thinking that.

Opening his eyes because of Listy's soft wake up call, closely followed by Miu displaying her impressive boob attack.

Today certainly is my lucky day.

-But that said...why did Miu get into my bed?

From the beginning Miu stayed in the room that Akatsuki's little sister used.

However yesterday after returning from Alayzard, Listy had temporarily moved into that room. With regards to space, two people living in the room is absolutely not a problem. The real problem is the bed. While in Alayzard Miu and Listy could have both slept on the bed, but unfortunately this bed is a lot smaller, so someone would be forced to sleep on the floor. It seems that Miu gave the bed to Listy, forcing her to sleep of the floor. However that kind of thing can't continue. Replacing the single bed with a bunk bed seemed to be top priority.

- Why didn't she suggest that I buy a bunk bed for her earlier?

.....Well, isn't this fine.

No matter what the reason is, it wouldn't change the fact that Miu wanted to sleep in the same bed as Akatsuki.

In that case, Akatsuki naturally doesn't have a reason to refuse.

.....Besides last night nothing should have happened.

If Akatsuki had lost his head while sleeping, and if he did whatever he wanted... ...

For the next three days, I'm afraid Miu will be in a state of heaven the entire time, and not even able to stand up.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki is now certain about the current situation, that there aren't any problems.

"Akatsuki, take a minute.”

Listy's shoulders trembled.

"Why, how do you want me to dress?”

"I want you to come over here!”

In her rage Listy pinched Akatsuki's ear and dragged him out of the room.

===Part 3===

After Akatsuki and Listy left the room, immediately Listy's voice could be heard from outside the door lecturing Akatsuki.

Miu can't help but sigh in relief.

"It's okay ... ..."

Thinking of her disheveled appearance, Miu blushed and quickly fasten her buttons up on her pajamas.

Until now, everything was going smoothly.

--In Ousawa Miu's heart –- lies a little-known secret -- strictly speaking, it should be her secret to happiness, and that is her admiration for Ousawa Akatsuki. No matter what happens she is unable to shake this kind of feeling.

However, the relationship between Miu and Akatsuki is extremely complex.

For Ousawa Miu this is an unfamiliar alternate world. Miu's native world is Alayzard, and her real name is Myuu.

In addition, Miu's status in Alayzard, is the Demon King's beloved only daughter.

Miu's father--is Alayzard Demon King, Garius. That's right, it's the Demon King that Akatsuki overthrown. Exactly, Garius's daughter is Miu.

As for the reason why Demon King's daughter is living with Akatsuki in this world, Miu certainly has a reason for it. In fact, her father's Garius dying words.

"If a person that can defeat me appears, from that point on, you should follow him and live with him."

Thus Akatsuki brought about her father's Garius last wish.

Akatsuki concealed this from his comrades and secretly brought Miu to this world. At the same time the whereabouts of his little sister where unknown. Allowing Miu to use her name and identity, helping her start a completely new life in this world.

Yet for Miu, Akatsuki remained a foe who killed her father.

Therefore she can't help but reminisce about past events.

....At first I hated that man to the bone, so much so that I wished to kill him.

However, After living together for some time Miu gradually loosened the knots in her heart.

The main reason was Akatsuki's never give up attitude. He is brave enough to own the fact he killed Garius, and accepted the hatred in Miu's heart. Not only does he genuinely accept Miu, furthermore he repeatedly saved Miu from crises, even confronted the assassin from Alayzard, he won't give up on her.

What is most important, Akatsuki claiming that "Miu belongs here".

At that time Miu became aware of her feelings for Akatsuki.

After the two once again return to Alayzard. Akatsuki in order to save the Demons from crisis, chose to fight his old comrades. After learning that Miu's feelings intensify for Akatsuki. This feeling called "Liking" is almost overflowing out of her chest.

"It's known as a crush ... ...? ”

Trying to find the words to describe her feelings, Miu can't help but smile wryly.

--But because of this, she will never give Akatsuki to Listy.

Ousawa Miu is very clear, Listy also holds exactly the same feelings for Akatsuki.

That is also a given. Thinking back on Listy's former position and how see dealt with her bad situation, and how Akatsuki was always at her side, there aren't any reasons for her not to like Akatsuki. Learning this fact a few days ago, surely must of deepened her feelings for Akatsuki. Snuggled against Akatsuki and letting out her tears, she was just like Miu, just like a girl incapable of not liking Akatsuki.

Deciding to bring Listy to this world, was none other than Akatsuki.

However, Mui had no objections to Akatsuki's decision. After all, this is Akatsuki style of doing things, so his decision was a given. Further, if Akatsuki abandoned Listy while she was weeping like a heartless man, Miu would unlikely be so attracted to him.

The most significant point rests with Miu, and how she empathizes with Listy's plight. Although both situations were different, the fact is that their fates to leave their native homes for this world is the same. Now that two people feel the same way for Akatsuki, Miu just wants to leave the past behind them and get along in this world.

After all, Akatsuki must protect both Miu and Listy, not just one of them.

....If a conflict between us is tantamount to betraying the faith of that person.

That is a situation Miu desperately hopes to avoid.

However Miu cannot watch with folded arms, and do nothing. After all Listy has already spent several years together with the Akatsuki, but Miu only knew Akatsuki for several months that's all.

Of course, the intensity of feelings and the length of time are unrelated. Miu doesn't think Listy's feelings for Akatsuki are inferior to hers, but to whether her feelings surpass Listy, she doesn't have that kind of self-confidence.

Feelings built over time are very scary. Akatsuki and Listy must have experience many situations together that Miu is unaware of, creating an inseparably close relationship that's difficult for anyone to shake.

Ousawa Miu calmly judge the situation. Perhaps before Listy starts to fight over Akatsuki she could be considered as the ultimate winner, however the present situation is still very unfavorable to her. Since it is this way, now what should we do? The answer is simple, to try hard to catch up at once. In short, it is to compensate for disadvantages in other ways. In order to achieve this goal, Miu secretly made up her mind.

......It doesn't hurt to be daring......!

Love is a war, resorting to force is necessary.

Thus Miu formulated a battle, precisely the plan was to infiltrate Akatsuki's bed. This battle plan required considerable courage. Past experience told Miu that when Akatsuki is half asleep he was like a dangerous beast, if by chance history repeats itself again, heaven knows what would of happened in the end. As a result Miu embraced extreme determination to infiltrated Akatsuki's bed, and her heart would also have to be ready to face the worst situation that may occur.

Thankfully Akatsuki was sleeping soundly and was not aware of Miu's infiltration, it can be said that Miu's battle plan was perfectly executed. Unraveling the first few buttons on her pajamas for Akatsuki to see, without a doubt that was just one part of the battle plan.

"Practice makes perfect......"

In fact Miu infiltrated Akatsuki's bed before, and in her room she practiced a few times.

In short, she station a mirror in front of her to arrange the perfect posture.

After repeated practice she finally master it, she found a safe boundary between fully clothed and fully exposed, even considered the best time to sneak in. Saying "Oh Oh" or "Oh Oh Oh Oh" both wont do, "Oh Oh Oh" is the just right, increasing an "Oh" will be too long, and reducing "Oh" will be too short. This kind of faintly discernible cry can have the biggest impact on him.

In the magazines that Chikage often reads also writes about how important the above-mentioned is, this outstanding talent can tantalize the highest state of a man.

Miu was satisfied that the battle plan was successful, Listy nagging lecture is the best proof. After listening carefully, it seems that Listy required Akatsuki to sit seiza on the floor behind the door.

Indeed befitting for Sherfied's former Queen, Listy style is really majestic. To her surprise she made the stark-naked Akatsuki kneel on the spot.

But now, Miu finally overcame some disadvantages.

Although the operation succeed, Miu didn't come out unscathed.

...... Re-really major change......

Miu heard about a man's physiological phenomena in the morning, but today was the first time to see it with her own eyes.

A man's body was mysterious, like the wonders of the world -- while remembering the scene, Miu couldn't refrain from blushing.

Actually Miu didn't have the intention of peeping. The reason why she open her eyes a little was to kept herself awake, in order to prevent herself from accidentally falling asleep, that's all.

After some time, Miu was gradually becoming accustomed to the darkness under the sheets and she discovered out the corner of her eye that ominous thing. After identifying the things true identity, Miu almost screamed and ran out the door, however for the purposes of sticking to the plan, she forced herself to remain on the battlefield. Fortunately after witnessing Akatsuki naked many times in the past, to a certain extent also produced immunity. Like the frame of mind of a sniper carry out a mission suddenly discovering a viper in his ambush spot, however probably much worse than that.

......Hur-hurry up and forget about that image......!

The plan had barely started, immediately her mood changed. In order to bridge the gap between Listy and herself, the battle plans next phase must also be carried out. However Miu is confident in herself, after all Listy is unable to face up to her own feelings. At this point, undoubtedly Miu is in a temporary leading position, her catching up was only a matter of time. Only when both of them are neck and neck, and not until then will an agreement be proposed to Listy.

An agreement concerning Ousawa Akatsuki.

Miu therefore made up her mind. Through the door came the sound of punches striking the human body, Listy presumably is trying to kill him.

Step on steady footsteps and proceed with caution. Love is like a war, at any time there might be an emergency situation.

In order to defend the place where she feels she belongs, this is a must win war.

Ousawa Miu - must go to war!

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Hey, What am I in your heart?

Akatsuki, what are you to me?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 6 Prologue

2014-04-23T00:05:57Z

Talmain: /* Part 1 */ just a few grammar fixes

==Prologue - You have early morning company==

===Part 1===
It's a refreshing warmth.

The bed sheets are absorbing the heat from the sun. Undoubtedly this is the closest thing to human paradise these days.

Wrapped in the warming heat, anyone would wish to indulge themselves in it.

"Ah ......"

Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied's mental state is still hazy.

Half asleep and half awake, she feels calm and relaxed.

Listy is continuing to bask in it - sincerely hoping this bliss would never end.

However, past experience clearly tells Listy that this desire can never be achieved.

That is because her chief maid Valkyria will soon awaken Listy.

The meticulous maid has no room for compromises, not only does she completely control Listy's bedtime, but always at the exact same time wakes up the sleeping Listy to the second.

The cold-blooded woman, I wish she'd catch hypo-tension – however is low blood pressure a disease?

At this moment, Valkyria's appearance painfully crosses Listy's still sleepy mind.

"Fufu."

Laughing under her breath, Listy closes her eyes.

...... Wait a minute, not like this.

Continuing to stay in bed under her warm blanket that will surely be ripped opened.

Listy simply grabbed the blanket to cover her head.

Then she shrank her body inside the blanket, thus completing preparations to resist foreign enemies.

Hmmm, see? It is impossible to break through this kind of impenetrable defensive formation.

Bring it on you cold-blooded woman. I will never succumb to threat of force, today I am going to beat you.

In the eyes of others, she clearly gave a "do not disturb" look.

Listy maintained the same posture for several minutes.

After waiting a while for Valkyria's attack, Listy is slightly surprised and pokes her head out from the bedding.

Suddenly a strange room appears before her.

"Huh ......?"

Listy winks her sleepy eyes awake. Where is this place?

"Come to think of it, I came with Akatsuki ... ..."

After muttering, Listy sat up in bed.

She just remembered where she is.

Right, this is Akatsuki's home, and also Akatsuki's world.

Listy's world is the alternate world - Alayzard. Looking around this home there is no doubt that she is in a "different world".

Not long ago, Listy was Alayzard's young Queen from the magical kingdom of Sherfied.

Listy met Akatsuki five years ago, when she was still the Princess of Sherfied.

Akatsuki was summoned from this world to the one called Alayzard. On both occasions he saved Alayzard.

The first time, he became the "rogue hero" after overthrowing the Demon King Garius.

The second time, he became the new Demon King after he resolved the extinction crisis of the Demons and helped shape a post-war peace.

Listy is well aware of Akatsuki's accomplishments throughout Alayzard and how much of an undertaking it was.

However Akatsuki never boasted about his exploits, or the great effort it took. He considered it to be proper and to be expected as a matter of course.

Listy became fascinated with Akatsuki because of that. When Akatsuki was going to leave Alayzard again, Listy also returned together with him to this world.

Until the last minute, Listy remained reluctant to express her feelings to Akatsuki.

But Akatsuki sensed Listy's desire of not wanting to be split between worlds again.

That is reason why Listy ‧ El ‧ Da ‧ Sherfied is now here.

...... Wrong.

Listy shook her head, and took a deep breath.

She is no longer Sherfied's Queen. Starting today, Listy no longer has to worry about their positions, and can pursue her feelings for Akatsuki. However, this kind of feeling is all new to her, and Listy can't forget her beloved country.

Her new name is Listy • Sherfied. Born in the magical Kingdom of Sherfied, who after coming to this world became just an ordinary girl.

"You say Akatsuki, huh ... ...? ”

After lightly speaking, Listy folded her arms, tightly embracing her pajamas. Listy is wearing Akatsuki's cotton v-neck t-shirt.

Listy didn't expected to actually go to this world, therefore she doesn't have any other clothing at hand and had to borrow one of Akatsuki's t-shirts to use as pajamas.

She hugged her body, Akatsuki's t-shirt fit snugly against her skin just like being held in his arms. Listy can vaguely feel Akatsuki's warmth.

Some time later, Listy gave off a big happy smile. She sat up quietly on the bed.

"Ah ......"

After softly nodding, Listy opened her eyes and slowly got down off the bed.

Then she starts walking towards Akatsuki's room.

Today - starting from today Listy is going to follow her feelings for Akatsuki.

Today Akatsuki's day must start with the sound of Listy's voice.

After making it to the hallway, Listy headed towards Akatsuki's room.

The morning air contained a slight chill tickling her thigh.

This ticklish feeling reminds Listy about her shameless appearance, her lower half was only covered by underwear.

However Listy doesn't stop, instead a smile floats in place.

..... I seem to be more and more open-minded.

Even if Akatsuki saw her appearance now, Listy wouldn't have minded.

This represents the degree of which the distance between Listy and Akatsuki has shortened.

Quietly reaching Akatsuki's room, Listy took a deep breath and leans her hand on door.

Listy doesn't knock on the door, in order to prevent Akatsuki from being awakened by the noise of a knock.

Akatsuki must be awakened by her voice, and not the sound of knocking on the door.

Therefore Listy softly opens the door and enters the room, trying as much as possible to not make a sound.

Inside the room stood a bed. Positive that Akatsuki was lying on the bed, Listy tiptoed to the bed, and carefully took measure of Akatsuki's appearance.

Akatsuki's body is covered by a thin sheet, his robust muscles clearly visible. Akatsuki's chest is faintly moving up and down according to his breathing. It looks to Listy like Akatsuki is sound asleep.

"......"

As Akatsuki's serene sleeping posture came into view, Listy's heart became overwhelmed with happiness, and she couldn't help but softly say:

"Akatsuki...... Thank you for bringing me to this world ......"

As soon as the Akatsuki opened his eyes, Listy found it exceedingly difficult to stay calm.

While taking advantage of the situation she said thank you to him.

- After a period of time ......

Akatsuki was just staring at Listy, and then suddenly she moved closer to him. Her golden hair around her shoulders suddenly poured down onto Akatsuki, almost covering his face. Listy gently pushes aside her long hair with her hand, and slowly moves her lips closer. The goal isn't Akatsuki's lips, but his ear.

As of now Listy doesn't have the courage to kiss Akatsuki.... But –

...... Someday, I will ......

Secretly making up her mind, Listy approaches Akatsuki's ear and whispers.

After all, Akatsuki's day should begin with the sound of her voice.

"Morning Akatsuki. Time to get out of bed."

Responding to Listy's wake up call, Akatsuki slowly opens his eyes.

After finding Listy standing beside the bed... ...

"Oh ...... you specifically came to wake me up?"

Akatsuki smiled and at the same time sat up straight.

The sheets covering his body suddenly fell off Akatsuki's body as he sat up.

Seeing Akatsuki's bare upper body, Listy cheeks became bright red and she quickly turned her head away.

"It's umm, I'm thankful ...... Huh?"

She stops halfway through, Listy sees something unbelievable.

Listy is involuntarily stunned as to what popped up from under the sheets.

"Um ......? What's wrong?"

Akatsuki had a puzzled look——

The calmly sleeping Miu was clinging to Akatsuki's body.

===Part 2===

Listy immediately changed her complexion.

After all, what's going on? Akatsuki scratched the back of his head.

....This shouldn't be one of those out of date early morning salutes...right?

Akatsuki looked down at his lower body.

Right on cue, this morning resembles a mans indomitable spirit, that is always ready to go to war.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki unexpectedly doesn't want her to misunderstand, furthermore doesn't think there's anything wrong with it. It's actually more of a natural physiological phenomenon, proof that he is a healthy man and not a taboo. So there is no need to feel ashamed.

Pulling back the bed sheets allowed her to have a good look. After making up his mind, Akatsuki raise his head to look at Listy.

However Listy eyes didn't drop down to Akatsuki's waist.

Judging from Listy's stiff expression, apparently seems to have another reason.

Consequently, Akatsuki re-examined the the present situation. It wasn't Listy's first time being acquainted with Akatsuki, she knew that Akatsuki doesn't like when wearing clothes when sleeping, so there is nothing to make a fuss about.

Miu next to him is clearly wearing pajamas, also her waist is covered with her panties. Although the first few buttons on her pajamas have become untied, it shouldn't surprise Listy to such an extent.

Everything is normal, where is the problem?

Suddenly, A thought crossed through Akatsuki's mind, his lips immediately revealed a confident smile.

"Haha, I got it! Must be my hair is out of control like a Super Saiyan, right?"

At this time -

"...... Uh? Miu?"

Akatsuki looked at the sleeping girl, at the same time said the girl's name.

"- Ah ...... ah ...... huha Good morning."

After rubbing her eyes, Miu sat up on the bed.

Miu appeared to have an innocent expression and simply kneeled on top the bed. She stretch out both of her hands and slightly bent her back. This posture emphasized her massive boobs even more and caused them to slightly shake. Together with some of her pajamas buttons open completed her astonishing destructive power.

......First thing in the morning to witness such a nosebleed scene......

Akatsuki couldn't help thinking that.

Opening his eyes because of Listy's soft wake up call, closely followed by Miu displaying her impressive boob attack.

Today certainly is my lucky day.

-But that said...why did Miu get into my bed?

From the beginning Miu stayed in the room that Akatsuki's little sister used.

However yesterday after returning from Alayzard, Listy has temporarily moved into that room. With regards to space, two people living in the room is absolutely not a problem. The real problems is the bed. While in Alayzard Miu and Listy could of both slept on the bed, unfortunately this bed is a lot smaller forcing someone to sleep on the floor. It seems that Miu gave the bed to Listy, forcing her to sleep of the floor. However that kind of thing can't continue, replacing the single bed with a bunk bed seems to be top priority.

- Why didn't she suggest that I do buy a bunk bed for her earlier?

.....Well, isn't this fine.

No matter what the reason is, it wouldn't change that fact that Miu wanted to sleep in the same bed as Akatsuki.

In that case, Akatsuki naturally doesn't have a reason to refuse.

.....Besides last night nothing should of happened.

If Akatsuki while sleeping lost his head, and If he did whatever he wanted... ...

For next three days, I'm afraid Miu would be in a state of heaven the entire time, and not even able to stand up.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki is now certain about the current situation, that their isn't any problems.

"Akatsuki, take a minute.”

Listy's shoulders trembled.

"Why, How do you want me to dress?”

"I want you to come over here!”

In her rage Listy pinches Akatsuki's ear and drags him out of the room.

===Part 3===

After Akatsuki and Listy left the room, immediately Listy's voice could be heard from outside the door lecturing Akatsuki.

Miu can't help but sigh in relief.

"It's okay ... ..."

Thinking of her disheveled appearance, Miu blushed and quickly fasten her buttons up on her pajamas.

Until now, everything was going smoothly.

--In Ousawa Miu's heart –- lies a little-known secret -- strictly speaking, it should be her secret to happiness, and that is her admiration for Ousawa Akatsuki. No matter what happens she is unable to shake this kind of feeling.

However, the relationship between Miu and Akatsuki is extremely complex.

For Ousawa Miu this is an unfamiliar alternate world. Miu's native world is Alayzard, and her real name is Myuu.

In addition, Miu's status in Alayzard, is the Demon King's beloved only daughter.

Miu's father--is Alayzard Demon King, Garius. That's right, it's the Demon King that Akatsuki overthrown. Exactly, Garius's daughter is Miu.

As for the reason why Demon King's daughter is living with Akatsuki in this world, Miu certainly has a reason for it. In fact, her father's Garius dying words.

"If a person that can defeat me appears, from that point on, you should follow him and live with him."

Thus Akatsuki brought about her father's Garius last wish.

Akatsuki concealed this from his comrades and secretly brought Miu to this world. At the same time the whereabouts of his little sister where unknown. Allowing Miu to use her name and identity, helping her start a completely new life in this world.

Yet for Miu, Akatsuki remained a foe who killed her father.

Therefore she can't help but reminisce about past events.

....At first I hated that man to the bone, so much so that I wished to kill him.

However, After living together for some time Miu gradually loosened the knots in her heart.

The main reason was Akatsuki's never give up attitude. He is brave enough to own the fact he killed Garius, and accepted the hatred in Miu's heart. Not only does he genuinely accept Miu, furthermore he repeatedly saved Miu from crises, even confronted the assassin from Alayzard, he won't give up on her.

What is most important, Akatsuki claiming that "Miu belongs here".

At that time Miu became aware of her feelings for Akatsuki.

After the two once again return to Alayzard. Akatsuki in order to save the Demons from crisis, chose to fight his old comrades. After learning that Miu's feelings intensify for Akatsuki. This feeling called "Liking" is almost overflowing out of her chest.

"It's known as a crush ... ...? ”

Trying to find the words to describe her feelings, Miu can't help but smile wryly.

--But because of this, she will never give Akatsuki to Listy.

Ousawa Miu is very clear, Listy also holds exactly the same feelings for Akatsuki.

That is also a given. Thinking back on Listy's former position and how see dealt with her bad situation, and how Akatsuki was always at her side, there aren't any reasons for her not to like Akatsuki. Learning this fact a few days ago, surely must of deepened her feelings for Akatsuki. Snuggled against Akatsuki and letting out her tears, she was just like Miu, just like a girl incapable of not liking Akatsuki.

Deciding to bring Listy to this world, was none other than Akatsuki.

However, Mui had no objections to Akatsuki's decision. After all, this is Akatsuki style of doing things, so his decision was a given. Further, if Akatsuki abandoned Listy while she was weeping like a heartless man, Miu would unlikely be so attracted to him.

The most significant point rests with Miu, and how she empathizes with Listy's plight. Although both situations were different, the fact is that their fates to leave their native homes for this world is the same. Now that two people feel the same way for Akatsuki, Miu just wants to leave the past behind them and get along in this world.

After all, Akatsuki must protect both Miu and Listy, not just one of them.

....If a conflict between us is tantamount to betraying the faith of that person.

That is a situation Miu desperately hopes to avoid.

However Miu cannot watch with folded arms, and do nothing. After all Listy has already spent several years together with the Akatsuki, but Miu only knew Akatsuki for several months that's all.

Of course, the intensity of feelings and the length of time are unrelated. Miu doesn't think Listy's feelings for Akatsuki are inferior to hers, but to whether her feelings surpass Listy, she doesn't have that kind of self-confidence.

Feelings built over time are very scary. Akatsuki and Listy must have experience many situations together that Miu is unaware of, creating an inseparably close relationship that's difficult for anyone to shake.

Ousawa Miu calmly judge the situation. Perhaps before Listy starts to fight over Akatsuki she could be considered as the ultimate winner, however the present situation is still very unfavorable to her. Since it is this way, now what should we do? The answer is simple, to try hard to catch up at once. In short, it is to compensate for disadvantages in other ways. In order to achieve this goal, Miu secretly made up her mind.

......It doesn't hurt to be daring......!

Love is a war, resorting to force is necessary.

Thus Miu formulated a battle, precisely the plan was to infiltrate Akatsuki's bed. This battle plan required considerable courage. Past experience told Miu that when Akatsuki is half asleep he was like a dangerous beast, if by chance history repeats itself again, heaven knows what would of happened in the end. As a result Miu embraced extreme determination to infiltrated Akatsuki's bed, and her heart would also have to be ready to face the worst situation that may occur.

Thankfully Akatsuki was sleeping soundly and was not aware of Miu's infiltration, it can be said that Miu's battle plan was perfectly executed. Unraveling the first few buttons on her pajamas for Akatsuki to see, without a doubt that was just one part of the battle plan.

"Practice makes perfect......"

In fact Miu infiltrated Akatsuki's bed before, and in her room she practiced a few times.

In short, she station a mirror in front of her to arrange the perfect posture.

After repeated practice she finally master it, she found a safe boundary between fully clothed and fully exposed, even considered the best time to sneak in. Saying "Oh Oh" or "Oh Oh Oh Oh" both wont do, "Oh Oh Oh" is the just right, increasing an "Oh" will be too long, and reducing "Oh" will be too short. This kind of faintly discernible cry can have the biggest impact on him.

In the magazines that Chikage often reads also writes about how important the above-mentioned is, this outstanding talent can tantalize the highest state of a man.

Miu was satisfied that the battle plan was successful, Listy nagging lecture is the best proof. After listening carefully, it seems that Listy required Akatsuki to sit seiza on the floor behind the door.

Indeed befitting for Sherfied's former Queen, Listy style is really majestic. To her surprise she made the stark-naked Akatsuki kneel on the spot.

But now, Miu finally overcame some disadvantages.

Although the operation succeed, Miu didn't come out unscathed.

...... Re-really major change......

Miu heard about a man's physiological phenomena in the morning, but today was the first time to see it with her own eyes.

A man's body was mysterious, like the wonders of the world -- while remembering the scene, Miu couldn't refrain from blushing.

Actually Miu didn't have the intention of peeping. The reason why she open her eyes a little was to kept herself awake, in order to prevent herself from accidentally falling asleep, that's all.

After some time, Miu was gradually becoming accustomed to the darkness under the sheets and she discovered out the corner of her eye that ominous thing. After identifying the things true identity, Miu almost screamed and ran out the door, however for the purposes of sticking to the plan, she forced herself to remain on the battlefield. Fortunately after witnessing Akatsuki naked many times in the past, to a certain extent also produced immunity. Like the frame of mind of a sniper carry out a mission suddenly discovering a viper in his ambush spot, however probably much worse than that.

......Hur-hurry up and forget about that image......!

The plan had barely started, immediately her mood changed. In order to bridge the gap between Listy and herself, the battle plans next phase must also be carried out. However Miu is confident in herself, after all Listy is unable to face up to her own feelings. At this point, undoubtedly Miu is in a temporary leading position, her catching up was only a matter of time. Only when both of them are neck and neck, and not until then will an agreement be proposed to Listy.

An agreement concerning Ousawa Akatsuki.

Miu therefore made up her mind. Through the door came the sound of punches striking the human body, Listy presumably is trying to kill him.

Step on steady footsteps and proceed with caution. Love is like a war, at any time there might be an emergency situation.

In order to defend the place where she feels she belongs, this is a must win war.

Ousawa Miu - must go to war!

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Hey, What am I in your heart?

Akatsuki, what are you to me?

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 7 Chapter 2

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Talmain: /* Part 1 */ grammar and wording fixes.

==Chapter 2 - Crossroad of Ideas==

===Part 1===

Babel is responsible for the management of all things related to alternate worlds.

Deep within the campus resides the engineering sector that studies the knowledge and technology of alternate worlds.

This place researches by combining technology from different worlds with the technology of this world to develop new technologies that cannot be achieved by current science.

The next day after the slumber party at the Ousawa home.

Akatsuki left the house and came to the engineering sector early in the morning.

The purpose of coming here was the regular maintenance of Sleipnir.

"It should be somewhere in this direction ....."

Akatsuki was causally driving down the road into the sector.

He was heading towards Kubota Kaito's workshop where he visited once before.

The other day in the middle of the night -- Akatsuki was driving Sleipnir into town.

The convenience store he stopped by was attacked, and criminals abducted a woman.

Akatsuki happened to be at the scene and pursued the getaway car. He eventually caught up with the kidnappers and destroyed their car, rescued the female hostage, and tossed several of the kidnappers into the ocean.

However, while pursuing them Akatsuki did the unthinkable. He drove it on top of the water, not just the shoal of a beach but over several hundred feet of water.

Sleipnir is able to travel beyond the speed of sound with no obstructions at sea level--because of those two factors, he can achieve the unthinkable.

It didn't disappoint Akatsuki. It ran across the ocean as stably as a Mercedes-Benz driving on an asphalt road, and finally even climbed over the cliff of a precipice.

Akatsuki marveled at the spectacular performance of Sleipnir, deepening his attachment towards it.

After returning home Akatsuki immediately thoroughly washed Sleipnir to avoid seawater corrosion.

However, there is a limit to the maintenance that can be done by the amateur.

If you really want what's best for your vehicle it's best to have a professional look at it on a regular basis.

"Won't find a gas station mechanic able to inspect it."

The motorcycle's body is made of orichalcum, and was powered by spirits rather than gasoline.

Sleipnir's maintenance must be carried out by an expert with extraordinary knowledge.

There is only one person in the special autonomous region that Akatsuki can leave it with.

"......ah, made it here."

In front of the Showa era inspired automobile factory, Akatsuki parked Sleipnir.

"No way...there is no one here."

Since it's spring break for JPN Babel almost no one is on campus. At the entrance he asked the security guards about the circumstances. Apparently there is large-scale system update tonight, and he also said that only a handful of staff members are still on campus.

In order for Akatsuki to avoid wasting a trip, he asked a guard to check the online database to confirm whether Kubota was on campus, and for the time being he was in his workshop.

"Eh..... Where are you old man?"

Although he usually is in his small workshop working on his hobbies, professor Kubota is also in charge of Babel's special systems, which he developed. It is extremely possible that the professor is in a conference or conducting some research.

Therefore Akatsuki cleared his mind and searched the surrounding area for signs of life using Renkan Keikikou.

As long as Akatsuki meets someone once, he will basically never forget their Kei.

"......Good, seems to be no problems."

In front of the workshop Akatsuki was able to sense a familiar Kei, he was convinced Kubota was here.

"Old man, I'm coming in."

Without waiting for a reply, Akatsuki went into the workshop.

He saw a person he met before, then the young man wearing overalls also noticed Akatsuki's presence.

"Oh, Ousawa-san long time no see."

"Hey -- is the old man here?"

"I think he is working in the back now, what do you want?"

"Oh, I want to have the old man do some maintenance on Sleipnir."

Akatsuki raised his thumb over his shoulder pointing -- outside the workshop.

"He is working on something right now, but I can ask the old man, okay?"

===Part 2===

"-Please wait here a minute."

The youth wearing overalls disappeared into the back of the workshop.

However, Akatsuki was not left all alone.

In fact, before Akatsuki arrived the youth wearing overalls was talking to another person.

So ......

"Yo Akki. Did you specially come here to ask the old man for maintenance? Also, its unlikely that you did something reckless, right?"

The previous visitor was Kaidou Motoharu, with a friendly smile he raised his right hand as to say hello.

When Akatsuki search the workshop for Kubota's kei, he had also sensed Kaidou's kei.

"You flatter me......"

Akatsuki returned with the same smile.

"The other evening you abducted an underage girl off the street, indeed that is just a little matter."

"A misunderstanding, it really was a misunderstanding. I believe the entire world considers the man who followed us is a bigger pervert, right? I walk a pure line."

"So an underage girl forced you into a dark alley, this is your so-called pure line. "

Akatsuki had a conversation with Kaidou in the back alley, and he remembers the appearance of young girl go-getter.

Then.....

"Believe it or not, she is in fact several years older than you or I."

"......Seriously?"

"Of course it's true. You should know you can't judge a woman's age from her outward appearance, even you know that, right Akki?"

"Ah, well."

Kaidou's did have a somewhat convincing argument.

But Akatsuki couldn't imagine that the petite girl was actually older than himself.

...... That means, Cecil may be a couple of years younger than me.

Akatsuki recalled an encounter that night with a peerless beauty. The probability is not high, but not impossible. Woman really are devilish and mysterious creatures.

Akatsuki was lost in thought .....

"-? Akki your all alone today? Usually you have several woman attending to you."

"Several woman attending to me? Don't exaggerate so much."

Akatsuki could not help but smile while shaking his head.

"Izumi, Class Rep and Vice President all spent the night at your house. It seems several people had a lot of fun, perhaps they are still in bed right now."

This morning Akatsuki woke up, went downs stairs and found no one else was up yet. After waiting some time, they still didn't get out of bed. Without any other choice he cooked and had breakfast his own. Also before leaving he knock-knock on their door and still no response.

It seemed like nothing was wrong when he check their Kie in the room, but just to be sure Akatsuki gently opened the door to confirm they were safe. He was surprised to find everyone lying side by side on the bed. They were all sleeping weirdly with something like a faraway look on there faces, probably because of a happy dream.

"......It seems the Vice President has already left."

Early in morning, he thought he felt Haruka's kei leaving the house.

And sure enough, when he entered the room Haruka wasn't there.

However, she left a note on the table saying she was otherwise engaged and had to leave early.

On the back of the note she had wrote "last night was really fun" and "thank you", Akatsuki was very pleased. It seems that Haruka decided to join their group, and last night wasn't all for nothing.

Through last night's Party, we hoped to cultivate a strong sense of friendship.

But her last sentence she wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" was a little difficult to understand.

After he disentangled Chikage's heart, Akatsuki accidentally fell asleep and has absolutely no idea what happened.

Maybe all the girls played a game of chance right after that.

Akatsuki drew two conclusions while looking at Miu's unladylike appearance that she was sleeping in.

She must be dreaming about baseball or boxing.

"Oh, your relationship seems to be pretty good."

Kaidou laughed.

"– And by the way, I just saw the Vice President walked into the school building."

"Hmm ...... so?"

"...... Huh? Akki, isn't your response a little too weak?"

"What do you mean?"

Akatsuki was slow to understand the situation.

"The other day.....when we met in the streets, you asked me if I was planning on killing the Vice President? and just now I said I saw the Vice President, could it be that your not worried?"

Kaidou replied.

"......Oh, now I get it"

Akatsuki said with a wry smile.

"At that time, I made it clear that I didn't intend on making you into my enemy."

".....I probably said that."

Kaidou thought Akatsuki's reaction was anticlimactic.

"You where actually very clear-cut. Ackki at that time.....the murderous intent towards me was really scary. I thought you always somewhat skeptical of me, now it seems that you sort of trust me?"

"You think too much. If what you said is true, it is not necessary to worry; if what you say is a lie, i would just kill you, no problems."

Kaidou dropped his shoulder feeling extremely disappointed, Akatsuki laughed "Oh".

"--Is it possible that it was just a lie?"

He staring at Kaidou with eyes filled with murderous rage.

But ......

Kaidou lowers his shoulders dodging Akatsuki's glance, while smiling wryly warding it off.

"Come on Akki, I'm not stupid enough to tell you directly –- Oh!"

While in the middle of talking his cell phone started ringing.

Akatsuki couldn't see the caller ID on the LCD screen.

"Uwa......"

Kaidou had slightly cramped expression as he glance at Akatsuki.

"You don't have to worry about me, answer the phone."

Akatsuki motioned to Kaidou to picked up the phone.

The scene from the dark alley repeated itself, just this time the roles were reversed.

"You have a pained look, the caller seems to be a troublesome character."

"Yes, a very troublesome and scary women."

Kaidou roughly replied, and grudgingly pressed the call button.

"......Hey, it's me. It's okay, you can ... ... before you called you should already know where I am, and what is to be done, right? --EH, What? You are a troublesome and scary women?"

Kaidou was surprised, and momentarily matches Akatsuki eyes.

"No, I would never say such a thing... ... Haha ... ... "

Then he turned his back to Akatsuki, letting out some dry laughter.

After Kaidou waved, he stated heading towards the back of Kubota's workshop.

He just watched as Kaidou's back disappeared from the other side of the garage.

Ousawa Akatsuki could not help muttering:

"Troublesome and scary women... ... Sounds like that guy doesn't have an easy time."

===Part 3===

As Kaido just left, a burly man suddenly appeared in front of Akatsuki. He was wearing oil-stained overalls, and a little stubbly beard with a rough-hewn face.

At first glance he look to everyone like a obstinate father figure -- Kubota the owner of the workshop.

".....I'm waiting."

Kubota coldly said, before going over to Akatsuki.

Then went straight to Sleipnir parked outside the workshop.

He is not in a bad mood. Akatsuki knows that Kubota always has this type of attitude.

So Akatsuki nonchalantly followed behind him.

"I'm sorry old man.....Even during spring break, you must be very busy with various things."

"I don't particularly mind. In the first place I handed it over to you, and I suppose i should be charge of its maintenance."

"Can't thank you enough. I know nothing about machines, I would just ruined it."

After going outdoors, Kubota immediately started checking its condition.

First he looked over every inch of Sleipnir with the naked eye.

"......You seem to treasure this like a baby."

"Would you? I ride up mountains and on top of oceans."

Akatsuki answered.

After all, he came to ask Kubota for maintenance mainly because of driving it on top the water the for quite some time.

Admittedly, it might be difficult say that he believed in Sleipnir's ability to take action, but no to go as far as to cherish.

But ......

"A professional technician at a glance can see what type of the attitude rider has towards their vehicle. Although a little rough, but not to the point of destroying it."

"Uhm, I guess your right."

"The most important thing is that you enjoy the ride, Such rider's intention are transmitted to the machine. In particular this guy, who picks its owner. At least in my eyes, this ill-tempered and unruly guy is in a fairly good mood today."

"Is it?"

"Uhm ... To be able to meet an owner worthy of trust, you would also be happy."

Kubota said as he finished the visual inspection.

"There shouldn't be any problems...... but to be prudent, still have to conduct a detailed inspection. And by the way, you should take this opportunity to link with AD as well. "

"Thanks, but link with my AD?"

"Vice President Nanase should have given you a new AD, right? "

"Ah, you mean this thing?"

Akatsuki pointed at his wristband.

-- It's a new AD that Haruka gave him the other day before going to Alayzard.

Originally he needed seven AD's to activate his black magic sword, but now he only needs this new model.

The new model was originally going to given out at the end of spring break -- the scheduled start to the new year to the students, but in the fight against Phil/ Zahhaku during the ranking tournament Akatsuki's older model AD broke. So Kubota had the new type of AD delivered to him ahead of schedule.

Kubota confirmed that Akatsuki was wearing the new AD.

"Whether in the old or new AD, it uses the same telepathic stone as Sleipnir. The biggest difference between old AD and the new AD, in that the former can lift the restrictions according to user's will, and a new features that allows your uniform or other clothes can directly turn into combat clothes."

"I have somewhat heard about that."

Akatsuki looked at the new AD.

When she handed me this, I remember have had received a similar explanation from Haruka.

"In short, the new model reacts quicker than the old to the user consciousness."

Kubota added.

"As long as the new AD and Sleipnir's telepathic wave lengths are synchronize to the same frequency, even if both are in separate locations, you can also convey your consciousness through the AD. "

"You mean I can remotely control Sleipnir?"

"Yes."

Kubota nodded, surprised by that Akatsuki whistled.

"This seems to be quite a useful feature."

But ......

"This ferocious looking motorcycle driving unmanned down the road in city is sure to terrify any passer by's on the street. Probably the traffic cops would immediately be called to stop it."

"I can't deny "possibility, but this is a function that in case of an emergency you can call upon the power of this guy to help you weather the storm. At the same time, I believe this guy is happy to have this feature. Either way, it is up to you to determine whether or not is the right occasion to use it."

"Oh ... ... Well, please do that. "

Akatsuki said while looking at Sleipnir.

"If this guy can have greater functionality, naturally it is going to be happier. "

At the same time, Akatsuki handed over his AD to Kubota.

"About how long will it take?"

"That depends, however is seems your synchronization is still good, so it shouldn't take that much time. I'll do the adjustment and this guy's maintenance at the same time, but probably wont be done until this evening. "

"Well that being the case, I guess I will have to find a place to pass the time."

Akatsuki bowed his deep in thought.

"......"

Suddenly, Kubota looked at the Akatsuki not saying a word.

"......EH? Old man what's wrong? Beating around the bush isn't your style. You're always unfriendly and stern, and do not hesitate to tell it how it is. I don't want to play a guessing game with you."

Akatsuki could not help but frown.

"Since idle is idle......"

Kubota still had on a poker face.

"In the spirit of saving some time why don't you assist me a little -- Ousawa Akatsuki"

===Part 4===

Akatsuki's was taken by Kubota to a facility built on the edge of the engineering sector. It had a gigantic open space comparable to the school's arena.

"- What is this place?"

"Its one of my labs mainly used to test each system."

"Oh ... ...after all Old man, your true identity is great professor of Babel."

Akatsuki said, as he looked round.

".....So, why bring me to such a place? and what do you want me to do?"

"To test a newly developed combat program."

Kubota answered.

"You should have received combat training lessons, right?"

"Well, a couple of times."

Akatsuki said with a wry smile, suddenly remembered something.

"The first class training program went out of control and caused a lot of controversy."

The training program level was significantly increased to the point the students couldn't withstand the power of the summoned chicken snake beast they were to fight against. The program even refused accept all commands until it finally went on a rampage.

It develops into a seriously dangerous situation as a lot of students fall victim to petrifaction though the cry of the chicken snake beast. When Akatsuki got wind of it in another arena next to that one, he rushed over and defeated the beast.

-- Of course, the person responsible was not the program's designer.

The student terrorist belonged to the same B class as Akatsuki, Tanaka. He intentionally set the program to go out of control.

"--What do you want me to do exactly? Want me to test a new more stable training program? "

"It is indeed a fighting program, but it has nothing to do with practical combat training used for teaching. "

Kubota operated the control panel set in the wall.

"The existing training programs focus on building team chemistry and acquiring practical experience. This new program's purpose is to enhance an individuals fighting capabilities. In order to avoid confusion, just call it an "exercise program."

"Hmm......Okay."

In short, it is a physical education training program, or an exercise program like a sports club training activity.

Although the purpose of both is movement, compared to the former academic course, the latter's focuses is more on strengthening and developing an individual's ability.

However, Babel has always divided people into groups, and the staff is unlikely to force a student to receive training. As long as a student gets enough basic educational subjects credits, their next phase of development is left to the student's discretion.

Therefore Babel school clubs are as varied as any other schools, big and small, liberal arts course to the physical education clubs, as long as a student of Babel you can freely sign up and join any club. Of course, choose not to belong to any club is also allowed. Akatsuki is currently in the go home club.

But the school is also opens the training facilities during non-school hours for any students that wants to enhance their ability to fight and raise their class in the ranking tournament. Kubota has further developed a separate combat program for individuals.

"-- No way, Are they going to mandatory enforce all students to become stronger from now on?"

The students and the staff in Babel certainly have the possibility of being dispatched as soldiers to the battlefield in case of an emergency.

However recently, COCOON's position as an administrator of the world was rock-solid, and the authority of Babel is also very high, there are now very little wars and conflicts around the world, almost no need to send in troops.

And Babel is an educational institutions, and not a military force.

At least nominally it is true.

"For a fighter like me, I have no objection. But some of Babel students are peaceful and try to avoid fighting, even those people must receive mandatory training?"

Akatsuki's tone revealed an obvious displeasure.

"No, you are mistaken."

The expressionless Kubota shook his head.

"But during the last ranking tournament the other day, didn't an unidentified higher dimension being appear?"

"Ah ......"

Akatsuki nodded. Kubota was talking about a young person who was sent after Miu from Alayzard, Phil Barnett. When Phil changed into a dragon he was defeat at the hands of Akatsuki.

"That Dragon, right?"

"Perhaps it was its considerable size, but when they suspend the tournament almost all the students and staff that took refuge saw that dragon flying over the streets. Although there were no eyewitness that Ousawa Akatsuki took down the dragon, rumors having been running rampant between the students and faculty ..... "

Kubota said.

"As a result, a small number of students and staff have put in requests -- hoping to get stronger. Even if they can't defeat a dragon, or reach the same level as the Ousawa Akatsuki, if something happens they don't want to sit on the sidelines and watch."

After a short pause ......

"Do you understand? These people have been inspired by you--Ousawa Akatsuki."

"Me ......?"

"Yes. You were the first person in Babel's history during the Nolan screening to be screened as the "true hero", and you are able to stand toe to toe with the student council, and then during the ranking tournament you defeated the gigantic Dragon. A portion of the schoolgirls sees you as romantic interest, and some people acknowledge your strength and wish to emulate you."

After finishing setting up the control panel, Kubota look at Akatsuki.

"Ready. Come with me, I'll teach you what to do."

"I get that, and I think its a honor to become the motivated for others to become strong, but in my heart I'm not that happy...... "

Akatsuki sighed, then he walk over to Kubota's side.

-- While in Alayzard, Leon was worship as the hero and Akatsuki, the rogue hero, was just boy with a sword looking up to him.

...... Headache.

Becoming the target of worship is definitely not a bad thing.

However, the thought of his fighting spirit inspired everyone, even a pacifist to strive to follow suit. In his heart, nevertheless he feels a little sorry.

Akatsuki has never claimed to be a Hero, in peacetime he would abandon it and deliberately vilify his own image. However, there are still many young admirers who would enter the army, and lose their lives on the battlefield.

If you include the people Akatsuki doesn't know, the number should be quite considerable.

Becoming a symbol of hope is the inescapable fate of a Hero.

Due to their existence, the ironic fate is that more people will lose their lives.

"--I don't know how you will spend your time in this world, or what you will try to accomplish."

Kubota said:

"As long as you continue to fight and continue to win, there undoubtedly will be more people looking up to you. In fact, you don't have to take responsibility for those people, or be concerned with how it effects the world, but--"

"...... I know."

Akatsuki nodded.

"I still have to be true to myself, and because of that I have no choice. Even if someone was to changed because of me, I still can't run away."

In the end, what does it mean to shoulder someone else's feelings......

Ousawa Akatsuki already somewhat knows.

So he firmly said:

"The only thing I can do for them now, is to continue to be myself, and will live up to their expectations."

===Part 5===

After roughly explaining to Akatsuki how to use the terminal to control the program, Kubota left the facility.

"It is a really strange development, huh......Exercise Program."

Akatsuki smiled wryly.

Well good. Until Sleipnir's maintenance is complete, he has time to kill, so might as well take this opportunity to move around a little.

Therefore, Akatsuki looked around this place again.

This is a huge space, in addition to the special barrier that converts psychical damage to mental damage the ceilings, walls, and floors also seem to be covered with a barrier that absorbs physical damage and magic. Akatsuki tried to hit a nearby wall.

After a loud bang, he clearly felt his hand hit the wall.

But ......

"Not even a scratch, huh......."

It seems even if he went on a rampage the laboratory would be safe.

Akatsuki's AD is still having its wavelength adjusted, so he is currently wearing another AD provided by Kubota. He put on the new uniform he got from Haruka last night.

He hopes this will be a decent workout –- but it depends on the opponent.

"-- Well, either way, lets get started."

Akatsuki turned to face the Control Panel on the wall.

In Kubota's exercise program, it seems you can select your opponents strength depending on the purpose of the exercise.

The system first measures the persons fighting ability, then change its strength accordingly. On top of that, there are another three modes to choose from.

"NORMAL" the strength of the fighter and opponent are equal. To win the fighter is expected to enhance combat abilities.

"EASY" the strength of the fighter is greater than the opponent. It is usually used for testing weapons or correcting war strategies.

"HARD" the strength of the fighter is weaker than the opponent. The opponent significantly increases its strength for a short period of time.

On default the system automatically choose the appropriate option, but fighter can choose the type of enemy.

Of course, because of Akatsuki's personality, naturally he want to do hard mode, but .....

"Ah, the Old man wanted me to test out the tutorial first. To test out the strength recognition software on a low-level opponent, a warm up then......"

Without a choice, Akatsuki reluctantly pressed the start button on the LCD screen.

Then numerous particles of light began to gather in the center of the laboratory.

The light particles gradually began to take shape, creating a gigantic bird much larger than normal.

He was looking at a cockatrice.<ref>Chicken snake beast</ref>

"......Are you kidding me? A cockatrice? This level of a monster is supposed to be a warm up? Skip it. "

Akatsuki disapproved of the cockatrice, and went back to the control panel.

"Oh... ... this one? Nah... ... What about this?"

Akatsuki was still looking at the LCD screen, when the cockatrice suddenly screamed.

Low and heavy footsteps could be heard, the beast was approaching him at an alarming rate.

"-- Noisy."

Akatsuki used his AD to instantly summon a black magical sword -- the <Demon sword>.

He swung the sword down behind his back. The flash of his sword, instantly chopped the cockatrice in half.

"....."

It became particles of light and disappeared without a trace.

His AD also respond to Akatsuki intention to fight, and automatically switched his uniform to combat clothes.

"Oh...... these new clothes look just like the Demon King outfit I wore our there."

After countless battles in Alayzard, the AD determined these were the clothes most suitable for Akatsuki.

At the end of the tutorial a messages displayed on the screen.

"Give me a break Old man. This isn't a way to pass the time, its simply a waste of time, okay?"

With a bitter face Akatsuki continued with the control panel. He change the system to hard mode, and now is searching the list of opponents that would seems the most interesting to fight.

Goblin, ogres, orc, cyclops, minotaur, gryphon, cerberus.

The screen showed beasts in the same family as the cockatrice, but.....

"......Not interested."

These monsters levels aren't that much different from the cockatrice.

But still with the level monsters fighting it would be no fun at all. Since you want me to test it out, a strong one would be best.

"Nothing decent, huh......?"

Perhaps further down the list the monsters will be stronger. After thinking that, Akatsuki advanced to bottom of the list.

The last monster was --

"What is this ......UNKNOWN DRAGON?"

Akatsuki moved the cursor over it.

While hovering over the icon the detailed data was displayed, Alayzard's evil dragon Zahark.

"During the ranking tournament he must of secretly captured its data. "

"Hmm", Akatsuki forced a smile.

But according to Kubota, some the teachers and students who witnessed Zahark wanted to get stronger, this is probably why the exercise program was born. It might be significant for them if Zahark were to be listed in the program.

And to Akatsuki, he was definitely a powerful enemy.

Plus in hard mode, Zahark's power undoubtedly will higher now.

"However..... to fight it right here?"

Akatsuki look around to confirm the size of laboratory.

It is a large space, but the space might be a little tight since Zahark was well over twenty meters. If it tried to spread its wings, it simply would not be able to fly around.

For others who wanted to challenge Zahark, the spatial conditions would be very advantageous to them. However in Akatsuki's eyes who wants a good challenge, it totally is not the case.

"That sucks......"

So Akatsuki scroll up the list again, scrolling all the way back to the first page. Until he was pointing the cursor over the Goblin's options.

"Really is useless....."

Akatsuki sighed, and once again moved down the list, returning to Zahark's options.

"Ah... ... what's this all about?"

Akatsuki was stunned for a moment.

He press the menu and nothing happened, Akatsuki pushed it several times, then pushed the right and above options, etc., only to find at the bottom menu option was not Zahark, and there was a new screen never seen before.

"Hey, this is not broke, right?"

While staring at the screen he got an ominous feeling, unexpectedly at the top of the screen it read.

"DEBUG.....What is debug mode？"

It is a special screen only for developers.

It seemed to be because of his indiscriminate actions, unfortunately –- correction, fortunate he hit the jackpot.

By changing the parameters of the program, you can intensity the strength of the program.

"The level limits... ... the difficulty... ... aha, ultimate mode. This looks like fun. "

Akatsuki also search around for some more interesting options, but didn't see any other.

"It seems like a hidden boss and not on the list.....--eh? "

Akatsuki noticed in the lower right corner of the screen in debug mode there was an unnatural data space.

"......"

Nothing was displayed on the screen, but he couldn't look away for some reason. He did wondered why there was such a thing, however it seemed like the space was calling out to him.

Akatsuki subconsciously move the cursor over.

Then he selected the blank space for some reason.

And simultaneously the the blank space now displayed a name.

"G · OUSAWA."

"This is ......"

A little skeptical, Akatsuki pressed the button.

Final confirmation -- YES.

After finally choosing, light particles once again gathered in middle of the laboratory.

Akatsuki's opponent soon appeared before his eyes.

If a person just met Akatsuki for the first time, they might be able to mistake him with this young person. The youth's appearance is almost exactly the same as Akatsuki.

His eye color, physique, hair, and even his fearless smile are a spitting image.

-- However, if you look closely there is little difference between the two.

The youth is slightly taller than Akatsuki, and his hairstyle is different.

Also he has a longer Japanese sword in his hands than Akatsuki.

The youth isn't Akatsuki.

However, it is not a accidental resemblance. Ousawa Akatsuki recognizes the man in front of him.

Akatsuki slowly said:

"Father--"

Exactly.

His opponent was Akatsuki's father -- a young Ousawa Gouki.

===Part 6===

"So it turns out like this.....Now I see what Old man Kubota meant."

The time when Akatsuki attempted to tame Sleipnir .....

Kubota said he knew a little bit about Gouki.

.....Oh, that's right

Kubota and Gouki should be about the same age.

Those two people were both around Akatsuki's age, probably the same age of the Gouki standing in front of him, when they were summoned to an alternate world is just getting started. Babel had not been organized yet, and also there weren't that many people who returned from another world. At that time, if those two meet after going through similar circumstances, is would be very natural if they became friends.

"Okay, however that's not why I am here...... "

Akatsuki raised his Black Sword, and took a step forward.

He laughed a little.

"Even if it's just a computer program......I will not miss this opportunity to compete with you! "

With a loud roar, Akatsuki made the first move.

He launch himself forward at full speed.

Closing the distance between the two in no time, then he put all his power into one strike.

But ......

The computer generated Gouki slightly waved his Japanese sword.

"Gakiiiiiin--"

A metallic sound rang out as the Demon sword and Japanese sword slammed together.

"Uhh, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!?"

Akatsuki's body was sent flying more than a dozen feet backwards.

It was too late for him to adjust his body in the air, he slammed into the wall.

"Gahhh......!"

The strong impact in his back, forced all the oxygen out of his lungs.

He stop breathing for a moment, because of the special barrier there was no possibility that the wall was broken.

However the impact on the human body was not lost. Even so, Akatsuki withstood the pain and got off the ground.

"...... Aha, this is more like it."

Akatsuki laughed fearlessly.

His opponent is one of the most powerful people in the world, and is one of the people Akatsuki must defeat.

Even if this is a hopeless battle, he cannot pass on this a rare fight.

The difficulty of training programs adjusts according to the user's strength, In NORMAL mode the enemies would be evenly matched with the user. However, Gouki is part of debug mode, and appeared as a blank space. It is on a completely different level than the rest.

Then.....the different between himself and his father's power at that time was so much.

Ousawa Akatsuki doesn't actually know how big of a gap in strength there is between him and his father or his brother.

However ......

If he were to able to defeat a young version of his father, it would be tantamount to obtaining the right to challenge those two people.

But on the contrary, if he can't against a virtual opponent, let alone a copy of his father, there is no point. The genuine Gouki would have over many years accumulated much more experience, and is probably a lot stronger.

Plus it is safe to assume that his physical condition is unlikely to decline because of age.

At that very moment Akatsuki thought this was a fight he absolutely can't lose.

-- However, the spectacle that appeared before his eyes was incredible.

The Japanese sword in Gouki's hands disappeared, as if saying it does not need a weapon to face this level an enemy. The computer generated Gouki stood firm with a fearless smile.

"How dare you look down on me ......"

Akatsuki confronted the calm Gouki, unable to hide his inner anger.

"Good, I prefer using my hands anyway... ... Come on!"

He released his magic sword, and walk over to Gouki empty handed. And then at an arm's distance away he stopped.

"I'm a the challenger, so I get the first strike."

After saying that, Akatsuki immediately channeled renkan keikikou.

Concentrating all the kei inside his body into his right fist.

"--Eat my fist, FATHER!"

He drives his right fist into Gouki's face.

"Bakii!"

A dull thud could be heard.

However, even after receiving Akatsuki's fist, Gouki never moved as much as one step from where he was standing.

He stood there grinning at Akatsuki, then in a similar fashion gave Akatsuki a right hook.

"Gah -- Gaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

He felt an acute pain running through his abdomen as he looked down at the ground.

However, he didn't see Gouki standing there.

"Crap -- Above!"

Akatsuki reflexively punches behind himself.

After a muffled bang, he clearly felt the impact of hitting his target.

However his attack didn't land, it was blocked.

Akatsuki turn around after his punch, only to see a furious Gouki with an impending kick awaiting.

He had no time to either defend nor evade.

Gouki's kick landed cleanly, smashing Akatsuki into floor with a vengeance.

===Part 7===

Kubota Kaito was watching the spectacle a little ways away.

After returning to the workshop, Kubota monitored the laboratory through a holographic image projected midair while silently doing the maintenance on Sleipnir and linking the AD.

"......"

He even saw Akatsuki accidentally enter into debug mode, Kubota never made a move. After all, Akatsuki choose it on his own.

Even if Akatsuki is at a disadvantage, even if he is in a life-threatening situation, Kubota doesn't have any reasons to stop it.

On the screen, Gouki was just standing there while Akatsuki was laying on the floor. He was slowly rising to his feet. Kubota was watching Akatsuki's expression, it was still composed and he not lost his will to fight.

"......Good."

Kubota muttered.

Not that he had asked him directly, but Kubota Kaito knows what Ousawa Akatsuki's goal is and what he is fighting for.

-- And perhaps what he will do in the future.

That's why, for the possibility of teaching Akatsuki he put in a debug mode.

"The goals you set for yourself and the ideals you set for yourself to live by... ... however only a very small number of people are able to keep that willpower. Ousawa Akatsuki, if you really are unwilling to compromise, if you really are unwilling to back down –-"

Kubota pointed at the screen towards Akatsuki.

"That's a hero's aesthetica, the power to overcome all obstacles. At least that's how the man standing before your eyes did it."

He paused for a moment.

"Gouki's program is based on a tenth of his power during those days. Even if you beat a higher dimensional being during the ranking tournament comparable in strength, maybe even stronger. If you can't win against that Gouki, how can you possibly stand in front of that man now?"

===Part 8===

When Miu finally opened her eyes its was already noon.

However, that was not the reason she overslept.

It was because last night's "Test of courage" stimulation was too strong.

When Akatsuki was half asleep, he mercilessly gave the four pleasure until they collapsed from the bliss.

The girls were incapable of resisting, they had no choice but to accept it and fall into deep sleep.

Only Kuzuha was able to escaped the magic hands of Akatsuki, however it was Chikage that brought the aroma essential oil that led to the drunken deep sleep state. The only exception was Haruka.

When she woke up Haruka had already left the Ousawa home, however she did leave behind a note.

It said she borrowed the bathroom, and had a prior engagement to go to.

Haruka seemed to have escaped any damage of sexual berserker mode of the half asleep Akatsuki.

Miu herself doesn't know how she did it.

......Umm......can't remember much of anything......

At that time with Chikage and Listy, Miu's body and mind were completely under the control of the raging storm of pleasure by Akatsuki. After losing consciousness, it is no wonder that she can't remember what happened last night.

Akatsuki had already got up before everyone and had gone out. She thought that he mentioned something about needing maintenance for Sleipnir, so now he should be Babel. However, the truth about last night is now more and more of a mystery.

-- However, at the bottom of the note, Haruka wrote "Everyone defended with their lives!" After reading that, Miu was comforted a little. Akatsuki did do other things, however she is afraid to find out exactly what.

"......"

Just when Miu was contemplating.

"......Ousawa-san?"

Suddenly, someone called her name. She turned and looked towards the voice to find it was Kuzuha. Miu quickly regained her awareness.

"Oh, s-sorry. It's nothing, I'm just staring into space....."

Miu had stopped moving her hands. Right now, Miu was combing Kuzuha's hair using a brush.

Because of Akatsuki teasing last night, everybody woke up with a lot of sweat. Like Haruka the first thing they did was have good bath. The four girls divided into two groups, the first was Miu and Kuzuha.

After they bathed, it was Listy and Chikage's turn to use the bathroom. Miu and Kuzuha were fixing their appearance.

.....She called me Ousawa-san, Ah .....

Miu stared at Kuzuha's back sitting in front of her, Miu concealed her inner regret.

After wake up this morning, she had gone back to how she normally calls her name. Apparently, it seem that she doesn't remember a thing from last night.

That was probably impossibility anyway. Kuzuha at that time got fairly drunk off the effects of Chikage's aroma. But, at last Kuzuha, who doesn't let out her feelings, expressed her true feelings. After finally learning her true feelings, she still couldn't do anything.

...... Of course not.

Miu nodded.

"Hey....."

She took the initiative to talk to her irreplaceable friend sitting before her:

"Kuzuha......your hair is very beautiful."

Then,

"Huh--? "

Kuzuha turned her head back to look at Miu.

She had a slightly surprised expression, Miu sat there nonchalantly.

"Are you feeling alright, Kuzuha?"

This was the second time she called her by her first name with a calm tone.

However, since Kuzuha has no recollection of what happened last night, so Miu's move was very abrupt.

Kuzuha's inner desire had unexpectedly come true, and in that moment her cheeks turned red.

"...... No, nothing."

She turned her face forward looking somewhat embarrassed. After seeing such cute behavior, Miu put on a mischievous smile.

"Huh? Kuzuha, somehow your face is all red."

She softly hugged Kuzuha from behind, and lightly tokes her cheek.

Miu actions were implying that she also wants Kuzuha to call her by her name.

Then without a choice Kuzuha sighed.

"Its annoying to say nothing ... ... Miu."

Although the tone somewhat awkward, Kuzuha finally address her as Miu.

Then Miu smiled more brightly and pulled Kuzuha in closer.

No matter how precocious, Kuzuha is still just a kid.

-- And such a cute one at that.

Miu like a spoiled child began to tease Kuzuha.

"One more time Kuzuha ......okay, I want you to call me Miu again."

".....Unpleasant, hurry up and help me with my hair."

"Unless you call me Miu. Come on, hurry up."

"Don't just push someone's head into your chest, okay? You cow."

"Don't be like that! Your response is too cold now!"

Kuzuha said in a awkward way, Miu instinctively raised her voice resentful.

At this time ......

"–-Help, save me!"

The living room door suddenly flung open, and Listy ran in only with a bath towel.

"L-listy-san what happened? "

Miu asked, however Listy only blushed.

"Chikage said she wanted to wash my back, but then –-"

"Oh......""......It's not surprising. "

Both Miu and Kuzuha somewhat understood, as their eyes met for a second.

"There was no need run out so fast, was there?"

Chikage also followed wrapped up in a towel with a wry smile on her face.

After seeing Chikage, Miu can't help thinking--Chikage really had changed a little.

Maybe some weight came off her shoulder's, she looks happier than she was. Thinking back, Chikage has always been considerate of other people's needs. Although her behavior now seems to Miu a little unnatural.

......Must be that person did something.

Miu let out an smile filled with trust.

Akatsuki didn't simply sexual harass everyone last night, rather created a situation in which everyone would have to band together with Chikage, through actions and words to completely free her heart.

The same way that person help Miu up till now.

While she thought "Thank you Akatsuki" in her heart, Miu can't help but say:

"Chikage-san that's no good.....because Listy-san isn't immune to that sort of thing yet."

"From the sound of that sentence, it seems that you have produced immunity, right Miu ....."

Kuzuha said, then......

"Eh--" "Oh ......"

Listy and Chikage both noticed the change in Kuzuha at the same time, and both opened their eyes wide.

Chikage respond immediately.

"You said? Oh ....... "

"..................W-what?"

Chikage now has mischievous smile, as if finding a new toy to play with.

She leaned in close to reduced the height difference to Kuzuha eye level.

"Oh, hello there miss heartless, Kuzuha ..... earlier you called Miu by her first name."

"Uhm..... If you don't mind, can I also call you by your first name."

Kuzuha face turned red as she looked away from the embarrassment.

"Chikage ...... Like that, right?"

But ......

"With this perfunctory tone, how are you going to heal my broken heart?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 010.jpg|thumbnail]]

"......Then what do you want me to do?"

Kuzuha asked timidly while glancing up at Chikage.

"Well.....call me Chikage-oneechan in a exceptionally cute voice."

".......O-okay. You can get lost right now, stupid."

"Wow, rebellious."

Chikage smiled wryly, then shrugged her shoulders and stood up immediately.

"Listy, we haven't finished washing yet, come back to the bath with me."

"B-but wait..... Chikage？"

Chikage ignored the confused glances from Listy, and grabbed her by the shoulders and forced her out of the living room.

While watching them interacting in their own way, Miu mumbled: "I'm glad ...... "

Letting Chikage organize a sleep over here, really was the right decision. It looks like everyone got closer after all.

The only regret is probably that Akatsuki and Haruka aren't here right now.

Miu really wants to stick out her chest and loudly tell Akatsuki.

We've become really good friends.

But ......

"......I wonder if Haruka is all right?"

Kuzuha heard what Miu muttered, anxiously she said:

"She said she was going to be over latter, but her friendship with the other members of the student council should be deeper than with us. If a student Council Member strongly urge her to stay, I don't know if she'll change her mind....."

"--Don't worry about it, Kuzuha."

Miu said so in a assertive tone, because she has absolute confidence.

Last night we promised to support and help each other from now on.

At that time, in Haruka's eyes wasn't a hint of hesitation nor a lie.

===Part 9===

Early this morning, when Haruka Nanase left the Ouswa home she promised herself that she would be return.

On the very top floor of JPN Babel is the student council's room.

Currently there's only Haruka inside the room.

It already past noon, Ryohei and Minami are out for lunch.

Although they both invited Haruka, but she had turned them down.

In order to protect Akatsuki, and to protect her other friends, Haruka is finally going to fulfill the commitment she made to herself after returning from Alayzard.

On her desk was a plate with her name and her official position on it.

"--By doing this.....it's over."

Haruka used the keyboard to shut down her computer.

After she was sure that the computer was completely off, she quietly sighed.

Haruka looked around at the items on her desk --

All this in three days, while performing the duties of the student council, she compiled the data by herself.

Who ever takes over after me, will be able to quickly adapt with these documents and materials.

The documents were printed out put in a folder, a folder was saved on a flash drive, and also there was a system backup on the network server.

"Then ......"

Haruka clutched her left breast.

Her uniform had a breast pocket, in which was an envelope.

In a little while, Kyoya will appear in the student council room.

Over the past few days, Kyoya also seemed particularly busy and she did not have the chance to properly talk with him. But yesterday before she went to the Ouswa home she fortunately met him in the hallway. Kyoya had said when he had time to spare he promised to talk with her.

After Haruka looking at her wrist watch, she slowly stood up from her chair and looked around the room. At the scenery she got so used to seeing.

It is place that Haruka Nanase will cherished forever.

"It's laughable.....me resigning. I am reluctant to leave me this place, but it is for the best."

Haruka said, with a wry smile.

The student council vice-president and the discipline chairman, were the important positions that Haruka Nanase held in JPN Babel.

Before Kyoya was a member of the COCOON, who managed this world, he asked her to join the student council -- Haruka immediately accepted the invitation.

-- The young boys and girls who are summoned to alternate world obtain special abilities when they return.

They are the hope for a better future for mankind, however they possess powerful abilities that some people view as extremely dangerous. Their situation can be said to be very difficult.

No matter how reluctant, alternate world returnees cannot change this fact.

To protect the returnees special institutions exists in each country of the G7, just like the special autonomous region of Babel.

COCOON in essence oversees Babel. COCOON regardless of its age is active in the political arena of each country in the world. Their status in Babel is not just a student, but rather chief executives of the plan for the world.

COCOON provides assistance to administer Babel, and all of them are adults.

-- But, throughout the Babel's all over the world the only exception is JPN Babel. Hikami Kyoya did not have to throw away his status as a student, and conducts the management of the organization as a student council president.

Babel protects practically only boys and girls in their teens.

Moreover, these teenagers were suddenly summoned to alternate worlds with no warning. They had to struggle to survive, and desperately fight to find a way back home. After they barely manage to get back to their original world, they are forced into special autonomous regions.

For physically and mentally immature adolescents this is undoubtedly a cruel fate. Only a person in the same situation can begin to understand their inner pain.

In order prevent those returnees from being hurt any further she wanted a student or staff member with a similar viewpoint in charge of Babel's operation, and he was exactly her idea of the perfect candidate.

So when Kyoya asked her, Haruka did not hesitate to join the student council.

If her own power and effort could help their plight even a little -–

Naturally she put her whole heart and soul into it.

Haruka secretly swore.

In addition to the post of the Vice President, she voluntarily took the initiative to be part of the discipline committee. She does not want to see returnees get lost in their own power, or for them to feel inferior and feel that the future is bleak. In an attempt to reduce fights even a little between students, and as the president of the discipline committee she voluntarily stood on the front lines.

She has never regretted how she got to this point, and that wont ever change even in the future.

Haruka Nanase can only boast about her time spent as a member of the student government.

In fact she will continue to use her power to protect all of the students.

......But ......

Haruka closed her eyes, and silently shook her head.

Now, she wants to protect other people.

Also in her heart, she has a new dream.

Ousawa Akatsuki -- Ousawa Miu -- Listy Sherfied

As well as herself, Izumi Chikage and Doumoto Kuzuhais are committed to protecting those three.

She decided to work as one with them, and fight alongside them.

So I don't belong here anymore. After all, concealing Miu and Listy's true identity is in clear violation of policies of Babel and COCOON.

And even if she is on a different path, the members of the student council are still important companions to Haruka. She doesn't want to lie in order to stay near them, that would be tantamount to betraying them.

-- When people in key positions in Babel leave the Office, in order to prevent confidential information from leaking out, magical seals are placed on those memories.

These magical seals can never be removed.

However, Nanase Haruka doesn't care.

When she fist joined the student council she was informed on the matter. This way, there will be no doubts of her betraying Kyoya, all of concerns about Haruka would be dealt with.

So in order for her to protect Akatsuki and others with pride, this is a necessary step needed for Haruka.

-- And at last, the moment has finally arrived.

The student council's door was quietly opened.

The student council president of JPN Babel, and one of COCOON's supervises of the world -- Hikami Kyoya walk in.

===Part 10===

"Hey, were you waiting long?"

When he saw Haruka, Kyoya to put on a smile.

"Not really, the student council President is extremely busy. I still had some work left, and I just happened to be using this time to finish it."

Haruka said, while standing next to her desk.

"I'm sorry, the President had to take the time out of his busy schedule to come here."

"No harm. You have something important to tell me?"

At the same time as Kyoya asked that, he began to move away from the entrance of the room.

Kyoya took the lead, Haruka waited for him to pass and then began to follow. He went to the far end of the room, and sat at the student council's president desk. Kyoya urged Haruka to stand across the desk and continue.

"--So, what's the urgent matter?"

"Yes ......"

While nodding, Haruka pulled out her prepared envelope.

Then she placed the envelope on the table -- in front of Kyoya.

The envelope had written on it "Letter of resignation".

".....When you mentioned that you had something important to talk about with me, I had a general idea about what you wanted."

Kyoya just sized up Haruka's envelope. He said in a calm tone that beforehand he expected this possibility, and he had no intentions of opening the envelope.

"Can I hear your reasons?"

Haruka look down, as Kyoya look up at her and asked.

"I'm sorry ... ...Its purely personal reasons."

Haruka looked down at the table, deliberately evading Kyoya's line of sight.

".....That's regrettable."

Kyoya's response is also very brief.

After a short pause, he continues to say:

"Nanase-kun, you are an excellent Vice President and Chairman of the discipline committee. At this important time it is
undoubtedly a great loss for the student government -- No, it would be a great loss for JPN Babel. That my sincere thoughts, and not an exaggeration."

He ask that while watching Haruka's expression to see if she was willing to reconsider.

Then,

"I'm sorry ... ... I'm very happy being so highly praised by the President and I'm very honored. But...... "

Haruka gently shook her head.

"......It seems that you are firm in your resole."

"Yes, this is a decision I made after careful consideration."

Haruka looked Kyoya in the eyes, and firmly expressed her own will.

Her decision to resign was her own choice, and it was also the path she wanted to take.

"......"

After Kyoya heard that, he became silent for a moment.

"Well, then I have no choice, but to respect your wishes."

With a wry smile Kyoya picked up Haruka's resignation.

"...... So the file on the desk is the necessary information for your successor?"

"Yes, the red folder is for the new vice president. The blue folder is for the new chairman of the discipline committee."

Haruka continues.

"The reason for the two folders is that not necessarily will the successor be the vice president and be the chairman of discipline committee, so ......"

"I am grateful, you certainly are an excellent talent to the end."

Without a choice Kyoya stood up, he changed his bitter smile into a smile.

"Thank you for your support until today, and all the hard work you put in."

Kyoya stretched out his right hand. It seemed to be a replay of the scenes when Haruka was invited to join the student council.

Then......

"Here....."

Haruka slowly took Kyoya's right hand.

Shaking his hand.

"To be able to work with the president was an honor."

After the farewell handshake was complete.....

"I am going to accept this resignation, but I can not processes his right now."

Kyoya also said:

"As you know, the student council is currently preparing for the upcoming system updates tonight. Coupled with the memory seal formalities, you must wait until tomorrow to be formally relieved of your duties."

"Yes, that will be fine "

After Haruka nodded, she picked up the succession folders and return to her desk.

"--Oh, and Nanase-kun."

Kyoya suddenly called out to her.

"Something wrong president?"

Haruka turns back, Kyoya had a wry smile.

"In fact, there is one thing I would like you to. I know tomorrow you will be formally resigning so making such a request is a little awkward, but I hope you don't mind."

"It doesn't matter, is it about confirming the readiness of the system update?"

It's work that can be done in the morning together with Ryohei and Minami.

He took for granted that she would continue to work on that other matter.

In fact, Haruka already made up her mind. After all, the preparation work such as the confirmation is already done, also the work caused by the end of the semester. She doesn't want to delay her resignation from the student council.

But ......

"No......Ryohei and Minami-kun can handle tomorrow afternoon's unpleasantness."

Kyoya also denied what Haruka was thinking.

"I would like you to do another job ... ... Today is good if you have the time, please?" [[File:HYnA vol 07 011.jpg|thumbnail]]

"Eh? Currently I have no other prior arrangements. If it is within my abilities, then please tell me what the president wants me to do."

Haruka was puzzled as to what Kyoya intended for her.

"I'm grateful, then I wont stand on ceremony."

Kyoya floated a smile.

Haruka slowly ask what her last "work" was.

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Talk:Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica

2014-04-19T17:25:32Z

Talmain: /* Editor */

==Translator==
===Question/Answer===

==Editor==
===Question/Answer===
I like this series and I'm willing to do some editing work when I have time. I actually already did the prologue for volume 5 unofficially. How do I become an official editor?

==Comments/Support==
Its look good and interesting. I hope some Translators will pick it up

It's anime and manga where superb so the novel has to excellent. I hope a least an translator will pick it up.

Check the forum for the latest updates and comments with this LN, (unless you want to do it,(why not?)),we just have to wait for someone with the time."[[User:黒曜石ペガサス|黒曜石ペガサス]] ([[User talk:黒曜石ペガサス|talk]])"

Looks like a great series

=== Something strange ===

I noticed something strange.
Until 2012 the author published at least three volumes from the series every year but it has been 11 months since the last time since he published a volume.
Does anyone know what is the reason?

----
:Is it possible that the series did end? --[[User:Darklor|Darklor]] ([[User talk:Darklor|talk]]) 23:00, 28 October 2013 (CDT)

No this is very typical with series in Hobby Japan. Either the author ran out of steam, is sick or currently working on something else. Or the artist is busy working on a different project. Just don't consider anything licensed by Hobby to be typical. They release whenever they feel like. I feel like they don't really set deadlines for their authors.

== I saw on Bakaupdates that this got updated ==

So I came here, and there was no active translator, checked this page, and went back to the other one and bam Joegargery got added, Idk I just thought it was cool to see that stuff happen --[[User:Godoffire|Godoffire]] ([[User talk:Godoffire|talk]]) 03:44, 25 January 2014 (CST)

Yes, I've seen it as well, so when does it becomes a regular light novel not a teaser project.--[[User:YCMCA1956|YCMCA1956]] ([[User talk:YCMCA1956|talk]]) 15:51, 26 January 2014 (PST)

Needs a supervisor first. cough **Jn19930** [[User:Joegargery|Joegargery]] ([[User talk:Joegargery|talk]]) 19:56, 15 February 2014 (CST)

Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Prologue

2014-04-18T13:21:11Z

Talmain: /* Part 3 */ Fixed most of the grammar and word choice issues.

==Prologue - Everyone's goal we hope==

===Part 1===

Blowing sand and dust is flying outside the window.

Sand obscured the view, signifying the start of the storm.

The strong winds made the window rattle, yet inside the room there wasn't the slightest amount of noise.

Disidiya's imperial palace stands in the heart of the desert. The imperial palace main body uses the special design in order to not be affected by the sandstorm. Without the slightest gap between the external and the internal walls of the city, even the faintest sound is almost completely cut off from the outside.

As a result, a person in the imperial palace cannot even hear roaring from the village.

"- Father, What is this all about!"

Disidiya IV Prince Alphonse is fired up.

Location is the Emperor's Office. Alphonse questions the person sitting on the throne.

Baram Dy Alon Disidiya

But ......

"......"

Baram not only remains silent, but he doesn't even look at Alphonse.

So Alphonse speaks again with a clear tone expressing dissatisfaction.

"Why ... ... Why do you ignore the resolution, and aim to attack the Wandering forest!”

After the fight between Akatsuki, Listy and the others ended, Alphonse was dispatched to investigate the nation's border. En route he learned about Galevain formally declaring war on Disidiya.

The cause of the declaration of war, was Disidiya's unauthorized invasion of the Wandering forest, clearly a hostile action.

After receiving the report, Alphonse almost suspected it to be false. Sherfied held a meeting with the four-nations, although not an official conference. At least, the international meeting involved the leaders of the four countries.

The meeting concluded with an agreement between the leaders of the four countries - Its binding nature was on an international level.

Furthermore, Akatsuki demonstrated his strength and received international public opinion support.

In accordance with the conference agreement, Alayzard will re-investigate the attack against the surveillance force by Galevain, expanding the investigation in order to uncover the actual facts and make them public. However, Disidiya is ignoring the agreement made be the four countries and at this point in time is on track to attack the demons. This undoubtedly will attract criticism from international public opinion, and bring about domestic people's doubts and worry. Although the majority of people hate or even fear Demons they hope a devastating war between the two can be avoided.

The biggest problem, however lies in the fact that they are launching an attack on the eve of the re-investigation of the events Galevain was initially blamed for.

Attacking at this sensitive point in time will inevitably lead the people to think Disidiya aims to destroy evidence, and the attack against surveillance force by Galevain was actually Disidiya's doing.

However Alphonse does not believe that, he believes that Disidiya is innocent.

The results of investigations along the border seemed to indicate that Alphonse's opinion was correct.

However...... who issued the investigation order......

Alphonse silently gazed at his father, Baram.

He wants Baram to personally confirm.

"A few people...... believe that the attack on the surveillance forces was in fact carried out by our country's military – In order to stimulate the weapons and ammunition trade by directing this farce."

Alphonse tone is full of doubt, and he hopes his father will deny it.

"Father ...... the attack on the surveillance forces wasn't done by your orders, right?"

"...... No."

Baram shook his head, meaning that he had nothing to do with it.

However this is not the answer that Alphonse wanted. Baram's eyes are still staring at the void, avoiding contact with Alphonse's eyes. Such a perfunctory reply doesn't satisfy Alphonse, but instead makes him doubt Baram in his heart.

"Why must we invade the Wandering forest!? Sherfied and Aleclasta and our country have a military alliance, so long as our country sends a request both countries will not sit by and do nothing. However, if this aggressive action is initiated by our country alone, our country alone must shoulder the responsibility of the war. Not to mention the agreement made by the four countries, Galevain along with the human world.- In other words, Alayzard's peace agreement will be torn up with any military action, and will force our country to face condemnation from around the world. Father, you should understand that!"

Compared to the very impassioned Alphonse, Baram's response was very cold.

"The world's condemnation ......"

Until now, Baram looked straight ahead, but now took a look at Alphonse.

"- It seems you don't know anything."

"Of course I know very well. Father's decision was a big mistake!"

After a bitter retort, Alphonse turns around at once, and is about to leave the office.

Then Baram's voice came from behind.

"Where are you going?"

"Sherfied. I can order the Disidiya military to cease fire, but this may not prevent Galevain and Aria-sama. Queen Listy can stop Akatsuki-sama because of their personal friendship. There is no other person who can avert this war."

"So ...... seems to be no choice."

Baram's voice trailed off, the office door was abruptly pushed open.

Several soldiers filed in from the door.

Royal Knights - Baram's personal guards.

Alphonse found himself immediately surrounded.

"...... Father, what does this mean?"

"This is the meaning. Just as you thought."

Baram said:

"This is the point of no return, your actions will only prevent our country and our people from justice. From now on, you are no longer the director of Disidiya's state affairs. I must detain you until I remove the order."

"Nonsense ...... Isn't the fall of countries because of unrighteousness men, right Father?"

Alphonse tried to approach Baram, but unfortunately he could not do so.

A Royal knight stands in the middle of the two, the rest of the knights have stepped forward to subdue Alphonse. Baram, gazing quietly at this scene, coldly orders:

"Away."

"This is wrong ...... Father, please reconsider!"

Several Knight's were dragging Alphonse out of the Office, Alphonse still did not give up and turned around –

He shouted towards the office door that was slowly closing:

"Turn back now, It's not too late ...... I beg you, Father!"

However, the cries of grief from Alphonse did not reach Baram's ears.

After a loud noise, the thick door closed completely.

===Part 2===

"It is not too late ......?"

After the office calmed down, Baram mutters.

At the same time, in his heart he pondered Alphonse's advice.

However, Baram still believes his decision is correct.

"Now it is too late ... ... there is no turning back."

After a short pause -

"Whether is ourselves...... or is the whole Alayzard."

===Part 3===

A strong shock-wave swept across the battlefield.

Total annihilation, an unrivaled shock-wave emanated from Akatsuki's Demon Sword.

Focusing on a full critical attack, the shock-wave radiating out in every directions leveled the Disidiya vanguard army situated above the surrounding plains of the "Wandering forest".

Despite the devastation, the Disidiya army isn't thinking about withdrawal.

"Do not fear! Swordsman squadron 2, attack! Tank unit, launch -!'

At the forefront of the division a young commander gave the orders, suddenly on the battlefield bursts of gunshots.

Disidiya's pride tank unit, looking like armored beasts, one after another issued a terrifying ROAR.

But -

"This kind of thing is child's play against me!"

Facing the High-speed artillery shells, Akatsuki screamed.

Akatsuki can sidestep or can use his demon sword to cut the shells in half, this much isn't even a problem for him.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki has actually abandoned those options.

His Ki passed through his feet, and building up "Renkan Keikikou" he spun his sword at a high-speed circular orbit striking the shells, redirecting them into the sky. The raining shells landed right in front of the swordsman squadron that intended to join the assault. The bursting shells caused the earth to shake, and sent sand flying up to the sky, obscuring the battlefield.

But the Disidiya soldiers continued to break through the smoke and dust, and bravely launched an assault.

But -

"No, he disappeared? How is it possible!"

"He didn't escape, right?"

Disidiya's soldiers fell into confusion.

Akatsuki sat and waited, overlooking the soldiers.

"Do I look like a run away coward?"

"There, There above us!"

One soldier noticed Akatsuki, but unfortunately he was a step too late.

Jumping in the air Akatsuki easily crossed over the front line, approaching the commander.

Seeing this, the members of long bow squadron immediately lifted their bows. The swordsman squadron was predicting Akatsuki's descent orbit, ready to attack Akatsuki the moment after he landed.

However, Akatsuki is unperturbed. He stretched out his left hand aiming at the feet of soldiers. Then suddenly Akatsuki's left hand let out a huge ball of light - This utilized "Renkan Keikikou" to refine the "Ki" within the body with the atmosphere outside of the body, creating an "energy bomb". A loud BANG! It was aimed below Akatsuki, directly impacting dozens of soldiers of the Disidiya army, who were suddenly blown away by the power.

Allowing Akatsuki to cleanly descend to the now unoccupied ground.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki didn't land, but rose slightly.

"Woo oh oh oh oh!"

Using the momentum from falling out of the sky, the <Demon sword> was stabbed into the earth.

The black <Demon sword> blade was already filled with Akatsuki's "ki".

The sword thrust into earth, immediately triggered an astonishing explosion.

Waiting for the impact to fade away, the smoke gradually dispersed revealing–

Inside the blast radius, located in the heart of the explosion was only a single figure.

Rest assured, that was Ousawa Akatsuki.

"H...how is this possible ......?"

After witnessing Akatsuki's astonishing power, the dazed young commander almost cannot believe his own eyes.

When the explosion occurred, he immediately created an earth magic shield, barely escaping.

Although escaping physical injury, mentally he still suffered a heavy blow. He commanded more than 10,000 soldiers and all were defeated as if a mountain collapsed on them. Even Lien Chan's Tank Squadron was unable to defeat Akatsuki. It was certainly understandable for him to be terrified to his core.

"How...... How can it to possible for one human being to have this much devastating power......"

"- Why?"

The commander muttered to himself. Akatsuki, disdainfully looking out of the corner of his eye, clenched his teeth and shouted loudly:

"You - don't even realize at this point!"

Akatsuki dashes.

Surrounded by an innumerable number of soldiers Lien Chan was panicking and struggling to fight back.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but recall when he was in pursuit of attaining a higher level of power, and when he had asked the same question about strength before.

It was about five years ago, when he was first summoned to Alayzard.

While under Sherfied's protection, and living in Erdia castle as a guest.

After receiving swordsmanship training in the palace courtyard, Akatsuki asked a similar question to Sherfied's -- No, Alayzard's proud "hero".

Leon · Aceperio.

===Part 4===
"--The reason for strength?"

Aceperio Rushao Leon asked, Akatsuki just nods as to say "ah, yes."

Compared to the out the breath Akatsuki, Leon's composed appearance even more highlighted the power gap between the two.

"You seem to be stronger now then before, right?"

"Uhm, so yeah ... ... But I really didn't think about it."

Leon smiled awkwardly, but Akatsuki is unlikely to give up so easily.

"Then think about it now - what is the reason for your strength."

Since a month ago, Akatsuki has been receiving Leon and Zechs sword training.

After one month of rigorous training and finally was able to grasp the basics of swordsmanship, but it is clear to Akatsuki that even if he continues to train it is impossible to be able to stand on an equal footing with Zechs and Leon sword skills. General sword training will only increase your general strength, unable to proceed towards the strongest realm.

In fact, Ousawa Akatsuki idea was not to become the strongest swordsman, he only wanted obtain enough power to stop his father and brother. The fact is Akatsuki's father and brother are two of the world's most powerful people.

So ...... I must surpass the realm of the strongest ......

Akatsuki expression is serious, Leon suddenly somewhat understood.

"Maybe it is .... anger and despair....right?"

While hanging his head Leon muttered, his easy-going face is covered with a layer of haze.

"My father and sister died at the hands of Demon ... ... You might of known that, right? "

"Um, this also is the reason that you, a commoner, aspire to be a knight."

Leon performed very well on the battlefield and has gotten countless achievements, thus obtained the title of a "knight". Leon's strength is unquestionable, in Sherfied and throughout Alayzard he is accepted by all the people as a hero, everybody thinks that he is the only candidate to overthrow the Demon King Garius.

"Is that all... ...? This is the reason for your strength?"

Leon's answer was apparently unable to convince the Akatsuki.

The pain of the losing a loved one, really might be converted into a power motive to improve oneself, but this does not mean that you will be able to ascend to the most powerful throne. This is Akatsuki's personal experience, he experienced even more pain.

To lose a loved one isn't only Leon, Akatsuki lost his little sister. In Alayzard there is no lack residents for lost their friends and family, who all felt the same pain and grief.

That being the case, what is the difference between Leon and the other people?

"...... The weight must be different...right?"

Leon's unusual calm tone, Aria can't help but look up.

Only to see Leon with a wry smile, as if he seen through Akatsuki inner doubts.

"If my strength really surpass others, which means my inner pain and grief is greater than others ... ... the difference then is home."

Leon's answer leaves Akatsuki speechless and also surprised. In this world there isn't any rebuttal expressions whatsoever, hiding behind a wry smile makes this painfully clear.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help thinking: If that is the case, what you say to yourself must also enhance strength as soon as possible.

Otherwise, in fact Akatsuki determination is inferior to his father or brother, will lead to the Akatsuki's strength being much less than the two of them. However, on the other hand, Akatsuki doesn't think that desperation alone is insufficient.

... Not only do you have ability, you have the faith to not be backed down.

-Am I right?

Enough desperation to make it hard to breathe and to overwhelm a person's heart - Akatsuki has a similar experiences.

However, the demon's beloved wife died from human hands, and anger him enough to abandon the human race and become a Demon King, perhaps his heart also was the same dominated by despair and sadness.

"I say ... ... Leon, Eh!"

Akatsuki stared directly at the hero, who slowly started to talk.

"... Peace between human and demons, is it really that far fetched of a dream?"

In order to stop unreasonable opponents by force, you must have more strength to compel the other.

Thus the present Akatsuki is unable to stop his father and brother.

But Leon is different, his strength is not less than the Demon King.

The war between human and Demon was virtually the same, except for minor differences with the racial conflict.

Leon is the hope of mankind, Garius is the King of the Demons, these two are the same in that they each lost a loved one. If these leaders are able to compromise, perhaps they can succeed in stopping this senseless war.

However, Leon slowly shook his head.

"Unlikely, after all the two sides have shed too much blood. And if ...... I let off the murderer who killed his father and sister, I certainly can not forgive myself."

The reason is very simple.

"I've already been to both of their graves, as well as in front of mother, and pledged that I must overthrow the Demons."

"But they are also desperate and just trying to survive. If as you say desire gives birth to strength, then this battle does it not become two sides of a desperate race? Really is there no other solution?"

Leon shows a faint smile, his expression is very calm.

"Akatsuki, you really are kind, it's no wonder Her Majesty has a crush on you."

Akatsuki hearing these words, can't help but awkwardly scratch the back of his head.

"Her Majesty is good for me, but it's because I come from a different world, and that is relatively rare that's all."

"No such thing, you have a particular charm about you that wins the favor of others. Zechs and Loutier became good friends with you so soon, and even became popular with the maids in the city."

"It happened right? It seems that I am actually hated by Listy...... "

"Can it be that your thinking too much of it?"

"Otherwise, why didn't anyone believe in me, I still got into trouble?"

Akatsuki looked helpless.

"I obviously apologized for that so many times."

"Haha ... her first impression of you really was the worst."

Leon laughed.

"Who told you that she was in the bath when I suddenly dropped from the sky?"

"The summoning time and place is not up to me, yet I got blamed."

Akatsuki answers roughly.

"One second right before lying down on the bed, the next second suddenly appeared in a different world in a huge luxurious bathroom with my whole body pressing down on top of the Princess's body ... ... You absolutely are incapable of understanding how I was feeling."

The most disastrous was that booth of us were without a stitch of clothing further increase our embarrassment. Akatsuki completely didn't know how to explain the awkward situation, as a result he was considered a suspicious person so Listy loudly screamed, and absorbed several magic attacks in a panic to escape. Then the maids hearing the commotion came running and Valkyria abruptly hit him in head knocking him out on the spot. Once again he opened his eyes and surprised to find himself actually imprisoned in a dark Dungeon for not just one day but two days. Finally, it was found out that this was a big misunderstanding, clearing Akatsuki of his grievances.

"Listy by nature is conservative and usually change clothes alone with no maids present in order to not show off her bare body... ... Her fright at that time, of course, is predictable."

Leon smiled and continued.

"She's never shown her naked body in front of a man before, and probably that was the first time she saw a man's naked body too."

"Therefore I apologize to her."

"Actually I don't blame you, after all a different world person summoning is the desire of the world, you can't control it."

Leon has just finished, the clock tower bells rang out.

"- Oh, Akatsuki, I have to go."

"Ah ...... now you have to go help your mother open up shop?"

Leon's mother Selina manages the "Wildcat Pavilion" restaurant in town. Even though he is a "hero" now, Leon is still set on going to the restaurant to lend a hand.

"Can't do anything about it, because its only me...and mom left."

Everyone in city knows Leon values his time with his mother Selina above all else. Therefore no one bothers Leon enjoying his mother and son time.

Naturally Akatsuki is the same, he quietly watched Leon leave.

Then Leon abruptly stopped and looking back at Akatsuki.

Seems that he suddenly remembered something.

"Don't worry Akatsuki, even without the gift of magic like Zechs, you can become an excellent swordsman, and you will get stronger than you are now."

"How can you be so sure?"

Akatsuki frowned skeptical of Leon's argument, Leon understood and smiled.

"Certainly, because you are actually somewhat similar to me."

===Part 5===

--Ousawa Akatsuki's consciousness returned to the present.

The battlefield is riddled with smoke, not a trace of the enemy troops remained.

Akatsuki alone repelled Disidiya's tens of thousands of troops.

As long he chases after them immediately he can completely destroy the enemy, however Akatsuki doesn't intended to do so.

He decided to let the surviving soldiers take their wounded comrades, so that no one remains.

"Well... ... Its about time to return."

Akatsuki put <demon sword> on his shoulder, Miu and the others in Forestnium are waiting for Akatsuki to return. Although they come to trust Akatsuki strength, however with Akatsuki's delay they inevitably can get a little worried.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki turned back, to take measure of battlefield and the path he is taking.

"......"

The impact of battle turned the wilderness into mess, debris littered the ground with broken swords, armors, big iron tanks, and blood smeared on Disidiya's flag.

The present scene is a relating of what previously occurred here, an earthshaking war.

This war was provoked by none other then himself, however Ousawa Akatsuki has no regrets. The moment the four-party talks ended, and everyone returned to Forestnium, no other options existed. No matter what Miu, Chikage, Kuzuha even Haruka and Kaidou supported Akatsuki's decision. Therefore Akatsuki became the newly-appointed Demon King, and officially declared war against Disidiya.

"True peace ......"

Akatsuki muttered.

In the past, I don't know how many people attempted to bring true peace for Alayzard, fought blood-soaked battles for this land, but no one has succeeded in achieving their dreams. Among these people, also includes the hero Leon and the Demon King Garius.

"Rogue Hero" Akatsuki and Listy fought bravely, but in the end, it ended in failure.

However Ousawa Akatsuki decided he will never abandon his oath, and pledges to overcome this cruel fate.

Therefore, I cannot be defeated at any cost, because if history has proven anything.

- Even if the Demon King is overthrown afterwards is still the same, peace may not arrive in this world.

Since ancient times stories have been hand down, foretelling of the Demon King's death being the symbol that marks the end of suffering and the arrival happiness.

People around the world rejoice at the coming peace, everyone's face is a smile.

However the big happy ending is actually camera selectivity, actuality is built on the premise above.

With the ending of the Marquee rotation, the leading male and female are smiling and holding up their hands together, gazing at the sky -

However the leading actor and actress at present, that fact is when the flames of war cease, afterwards a thousands things are left to be done in this extremely broken world.

The satire is everyone deliberately ignored the facts before their eyes, and became intoxicated with overthrowing the Demon King meaning victory.

The joyful tears blurred the field of vision, brushing aside this frame from the movie to never be seen.

Consequently Akatsuki gaze at the scene before him.

Staring at video games are not able to do justice to the real scene.

Ousawa Akatsuki present picture will be firmly engraved in his heart.

After the overthrowing of the Demon King, mankind will only get a false HAPPY END.

[[File:HYnA vol 05 018.jpg|800px]]

Absolutely must not give up easily.

I still have many unfulfilled wishes.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Prologue

2014-04-18T12:55:04Z

Talmain: /* Part 2 */ I'm not sure what to do about the last sentence

==Prologue - Everyone's goal we hope==

===Part 1===

Blowing sand and dust is flying outside the window.

Sand obscured the view, signifying the start of the storm.

The strong winds made the window rattle, yet inside the room there wasn't the slightest amount of noise.

Disidiya's imperial palace stands in the heart of the desert. The imperial palace main body uses the special design in order to not be affected by the sandstorm. Without the slightest gap between the external and the internal walls of the city, even the faintest sound is almost completely cut off from the outside.

As a result, a person in the imperial palace cannot even hear roaring from the village.

"- Father, What is this all about!"

Disidiya IV Prince Alphonse is fired up.

Location is the Emperor's Office. Alphonse questions the person sitting on the throne.

Baram Dy Alon Disidiya

But ......

"......"

Baram not only remains silent, but he doesn't even look at Alphonse.

So Alphonse speaks again with a clear tone expressing dissatisfaction.

"Why ... ... Why do you ignore the resolution, and aim to attack the Wandering forest!”

After the fight between Akatsuki, Listy and the others ended, Alphonse was dispatched to investigate the nation's border. En route he learned about Galevain formally declaring war on Disidiya.

The cause of the declaration of war, was Disidiya's unauthorized invasion of the Wandering forest, clearly a hostile action.

After receiving the report, Alphonse almost suspected it to be false. Sherfied held a meeting with the four-nations, although not an official conference. At least, the international meeting involved the leaders of the four countries.

The meeting concluded with an agreement between the leaders of the four countries - Its binding nature was on an international level.

Furthermore, Akatsuki demonstrated his strength and received international public opinion support.

In accordance with the conference agreement, Alayzard will re-investigate the attack against the surveillance force by Galevain, expanding the investigation in order to uncover the actual facts and make them public. However, Disidiya is ignoring the agreement made be the four countries and at this point in time is on track to attack the demons. This undoubtedly will attract criticism from international public opinion, and bring about domestic people's doubts and worry. Although the majority of people hate or even fear Demons they hope a devastating war between the two can be avoided.

The biggest problem, however lies in the fact that they are launching an attack on the eve of the re-investigation of the events Galevain was initially blamed for.

Attacking at this sensitive point in time will inevitably lead the people to think Disidiya aims to destroy evidence, and the attack against surveillance force by Galevain was actually Disidiya's doing.

However Alphonse does not believe that, he believes that Disidiya is innocent.

The results of investigations along the border seemed to indicate that Alphonse's opinion was correct.

However...... who issued the investigation order......

Alphonse silently gazed at his father, Baram.

He wants Baram to personally confirm.

"A few people...... believe that the attack on the surveillance forces was in fact carried out by our country's military – In order to stimulate the weapons and ammunition trade by directing this farce."

Alphonse tone is full of doubt, and he hopes his father will deny it.

"Father ...... the attack on the surveillance forces wasn't done by your orders, right?"

"...... No."

Baram shook his head, meaning that he had nothing to do with it.

However this is not the answer that Alphonse wanted. Baram's eyes are still staring at the void, avoiding contact with Alphonse's eyes. Such a perfunctory reply doesn't satisfy Alphonse, but instead makes him doubt Baram in his heart.

"Why must we invade the Wandering forest!? Sherfied and Aleclasta and our country have a military alliance, so long as our country sends a request both countries will not sit by and do nothing. However, if this aggressive action is initiated by our country alone, our country alone must shoulder the responsibility of the war. Not to mention the agreement made by the four countries, Galevain along with the human world.- In other words, Alayzard's peace agreement will be torn up with any military action, and will force our country to face condemnation from around the world. Father, you should understand that!"

Compared to the very impassioned Alphonse, Baram's response was very cold.

"The world's condemnation ......"

Until now, Baram looked straight ahead, but now took a look at Alphonse.

"- It seems you don't know anything."

"Of course I know very well. Father's decision was a big mistake!"

After a bitter retort, Alphonse turns around at once, and is about to leave the office.

Then Baram's voice came from behind.

"Where are you going?"

"Sherfied. I can order the Disidiya military to cease fire, but this may not prevent Galevain and Aria-sama. Queen Listy can stop Akatsuki-sama because of their personal friendship. There is no other person who can avert this war."

"So ...... seems to be no choice."

Baram's voice trailed off, the office door was abruptly pushed open.

Several soldiers filed in from the door.

Royal Knights - Baram's personal guards.

Alphonse found himself immediately surrounded.

"...... Father, what does this mean?"

"This is the meaning. Just as you thought."

Baram said:

"This is the point of no return, your actions will only prevent our country and our people from justice. From now on, you are no longer the director of Disidiya's state affairs. I must detain you until I remove the order."

"Nonsense ...... Isn't the fall of countries because of unrighteousness men, right Father?"

Alphonse tried to approach Baram, but unfortunately he could not do so.

A Royal knight stands in the middle of the two, the rest of the knights have stepped forward to subdue Alphonse. Baram, gazing quietly at this scene, coldly orders:

"Away."

"This is wrong ...... Father, please reconsider!"

Several Knight's were dragging Alphonse out of the Office, Alphonse still did not give up and turned around –

He shouted towards the office door that was slowly closing:

"Turn back now, It's not too late ...... I beg you, Father!"

However, the cries of grief from Alphonse did not reach Baram's ears.

After a loud noise, the thick door closed completely.

===Part 2===

"It is not too late ......?"

After the office calmed down, Baram mutters.

At the same time, in his heart he pondered Alphonse's advice.

However, Baram still believes his decision is correct.

"Now it is too late ... ... there is no turning back."

After a short pause -

"Whether is ourselves...... or is the whole Alayzard."

===Part 3===

A strong shock wave swept across the battlefield.

Total annihilation, an unrivaled shock-wave came from Akatsuki's Demon Sword.

Focusing on a full critical attack, the shock-wave radiating out in every directions leveling the Disidiya vanguard army, above the "Wandering forest" surrounding plains.

However, didn't result in Disidiya army thinking about withdrawal.

"Do not fear! Swordsman squadron 2, attack! Tank unit, launch -!'

At the forefront of the division a young commander gave the orders, suddenly on the battlefield bursts of gunshots.

Disidiya's pride tank unit, looking like armored beasts, one after another issued a terrifying ROAR.

But -

"This kind of thing is child's play against me!"

Facing the High-speed artillery shells, Akatsuki screamed.

Akatsuki can sidestep or can use his demon sword to cut the shells in half, this much isn't even a problem to him.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki has actually abandoned those options.

His Ki passed through his feet, building up "Renkan Keikikou" he spun his sword at a high-speed circular orbit striking the shells, redirecting them into the sky. The raining shells landed right in front of swordsman squadron that intended to join the assault. The bursting shells caused the earth to shake, and send the sand flying up to the sky obscuring the battlefield.

But the Disidiya soldiers continued to break through the smoke and dust, and bravely launched an assault.

But -

"No, he disappeared? How is it possible!"

"He didn't escape, right?"

Disidiya soldiers falls into confusion.

Akatsuki sat and waited, overlooking the soldiers.

"Do I look like a run away coward?"

"There, There above us!"

One soldier noticed Akatsuki, but unfortunately he was a step too late.

Jumping in the air Akatsuki easily cross over the front line, approaching the commander.

Seeing this, the long bow squadron immediately lifted their bows, the swordsman squadron were predicting Akatsuki descent orbit, ready to attack Akatsuki the moment after landing.

However, Akatsuki is still calm, then stretched out his left hand aiming at the feet of soldiers. The suddenly Akatsuki's left hand let out a huge ball of light - This utilize "Renkan Keikikou" to refine the "Ki" within the body with the atmosphere outside of this body creating a "energy bomb". A loud bang, it was aimed below Akatsuki directly impacting dozens of soldiers of the Disidiya army, were suddenly blown away from the power.

Allowing Akatsuki to cleanly descend to the now unoccupied ground.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki didn't land, but rose slightly.

"Woo oh oh oh oh!"

Using the momentum from falling out of the sky the <Demon sword> was stabbed into the earth.

The black <Demon sword> blade was already filled with Akatsuki's "ki".

The sword thrust into earth, immediately triggered an astonishing explosion.

Waiting for the impact to fade away, the smoke gradually dispersed revealing–

Inside the blast radius, located in the heart of the explosion was only a single figure.

Rest assured, that was Ousawa Akatsuki.

"H...how is this possible ......"

After witnessing Akatsuki's astonishing power, the dazed young Commander almost cannot believe his own eyes.

When the explosion occurred, he immediately created an earth magic shield, barely escaped.

Although escaping physical injury, mentally he still suffered a heavy blow. He commanded more than 10,000 soldiers, all were defeated as if a mountain collapsed, even Lien Chan's Tank Squadron was unable to defeat Akatsuki. A commander being terrified to his core is certainly understandable.

"How...... How can it to possible for one human being to have this much devastating power......"

"- Why?"

The commander muttered to himself. Akatsuki disdainfully looking out of the corner of his eye, Akatsuki clench his teeth and shouted loudly:

"You - don't even realize at this point!"

Akatsuki feet move, he dashes.

Surround by an innumerable amount of soldiers Lien Chan was panicking and struggling to fight back.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but recall when he was in pursuit of a higher level, and when he was asked the same question about strength before.

It was about five years ago, when he was first summoned to Alayzard.

While under Sherfied's protected, and living in Erdia castle as a guest.

After receiving swordsmanship training in the palace courtyard, Akatsuki was asked a similar question from Sherfied -- No, Alayzard's proud "hero".

Leon · Aceperio.

===Part 4===
"--The reason for strength?"

Aceperio Rushao Leon asked, Akatsuki just nods as to say "ah, yes."

Compared to the out the breath Akatsuki, Leon's composed appearance even more highlighted the power gap between the two.

"You seem to be stronger now then before, right?"

"Uhm, so yeah ... ... But I really didn't think about it."

Leon smiled awkwardly, but Akatsuki is unlikely to give up so easily.

"Then think about it now - what is the reason for your strength."

Since a month ago, Akatsuki has been receiving Leon and Zechs sword training.

After one month of rigorous training and finally was able to grasp the basics of swordsmanship, but it is clear to Akatsuki that even if he continues to train it is impossible to be able to stand on an equal footing with Zechs and Leon sword skills. General sword training will only increase your general strength, unable to proceed towards the strongest realm.

In fact, Ousawa Akatsuki idea was not to become the strongest swordsman, he only wanted obtain enough power to stop his father and brother. The fact is Akatsuki's father and brother are two of the world's most powerful people.

So ...... I must surpass the realm of the strongest ......

Akatsuki expression is serious, Leon suddenly somewhat understood.

"Maybe it is .... anger and despair....right?"

While hanging his head Leon muttered, his easy-going face is covered with a layer of haze.

"My father and sister died at the hands of Demon ... ... You might of known that, right? "

"Um, this also is the reason that you, a commoner, aspire to be a knight."

Leon performed very well on the battlefield and has gotten countless achievements, thus obtained the title of a "knight". Leon's strength is unquestionable, in Sherfied and throughout Alayzard he is accepted by all the people as a hero, everybody thinks that he is the only candidate to overthrow the Demon King Garius.

"Is that all... ...? This is the reason for your strength?"

Leon's answer was apparently unable to convince the Akatsuki.

The pain of the losing a loved one, really might be converted into a power motive to improve oneself, but this does not mean that you will be able to ascend to the most powerful throne. This is Akatsuki's personal experience, he experienced even more pain.

To lose a loved one isn't only Leon, Akatsuki lost his little sister. In Alayzard there is no lack residents for lost their friends and family, who all felt the same pain and grief.

That being the case, what is the difference between Leon and the other people?

"...... The weight must be different...right?"

Leon's unusual calm tone, Aria can't help but look up.

Only to see Leon with a wry smile, as if he seen through Akatsuki inner doubts.

"If my strength really surpass others, which means my inner pain and grief is greater than others ... ... the difference then is home."

Leon's answer leaves Akatsuki speechless and also surprised. In this world there isn't any rebuttal expressions whatsoever, hiding behind a wry smile makes this painfully clear.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help thinking: If that is the case, what you say to yourself must also enhance strength as soon as possible.

Otherwise, in fact Akatsuki determination is inferior to his father or brother, will lead to the Akatsuki's strength being much less than the two of them. However, on the other hand, Akatsuki doesn't think that desperation alone is insufficient.

... Not only do you have ability, you have the faith to not be backed down.

-Am I right?

Enough desperation to make it hard to breathe and to overwhelm a person's heart - Akatsuki has a similar experiences.

However, the demon's beloved wife died from human hands, and anger him enough to abandon the human race and become a Demon King, perhaps his heart also was the same dominated by despair and sadness.

"I say ... ... Leon, Eh!"

Akatsuki stared directly at the hero, who slowly started to talk.

"... Peace between human and demons, is it really that far fetched of a dream?"

In order to stop unreasonable opponents by force, you must have more strength to compel the other.

Thus the present Akatsuki is unable to stop his father and brother.

But Leon is different, his strength is not less than the Demon King.

The war between human and Demon was virtually the same, except for minor differences with the racial conflict.

Leon is the hope of mankind, Garius is the King of the Demons, these two are the same in that they each lost a loved one. If these leaders are able to compromise, perhaps they can succeed in stopping this senseless war.

However, Leon slowly shook his head.

"Unlikely, after all the two sides have shed too much blood. And if ...... I let off the murderer who killed his father and sister, I certainly can not forgive myself."

The reason is very simple.

"I've already been to both of their graves, as well as in front of mother, and pledged that I must overthrow the Demons."

"But they are also desperate and just trying to survive. If as you say desire gives birth to strength, then this battle does it not become two sides of a desperate race? Really is there no other solution?"

Leon shows a faint smile, his expression is very calm.

"Akatsuki, you really are kind, it's no wonder Her Majesty has a crush on you."

Akatsuki hearing these words, can't help but awkwardly scratch the back of his head.

"Her Majesty is good for me, but it's because I come from a different world, and that is relatively rare that's all."

"No such thing, you have a particular charm about you that wins the favor of others. Zechs and Loutier became good friends with you so soon, and even became popular with the maids in the city."

"It happened right? It seems that I am actually hated by Listy...... "

"Can it be that your thinking too much of it?"

"Otherwise, why didn't anyone believe in me, I still got into trouble?"

Akatsuki looked helpless.

"I obviously apologized for that so many times."

"Haha ... her first impression of you really was the worst."

Leon laughed.

"Who told you that she was in the bath when I suddenly dropped from the sky?"

"The summoning time and place is not up to me, yet I got blamed."

Akatsuki answers roughly.

"One second right before lying down on the bed, the next second suddenly appeared in a different world in a huge luxurious bathroom with my whole body pressing down on top of the Princess's body ... ... You absolutely are incapable of understanding how I was feeling."

The most disastrous was that booth of us were without a stitch of clothing further increase our embarrassment. Akatsuki completely didn't know how to explain the awkward situation, as a result he was considered a suspicious person so Listy loudly screamed, and absorbed several magic attacks in a panic to escape. Then the maids hearing the commotion came running and Valkyria abruptly hit him in head knocking him out on the spot. Once again he opened his eyes and surprised to find himself actually imprisoned in a dark Dungeon for not just one day but two days. Finally, it was found out that this was a big misunderstanding, clearing Akatsuki of his grievances.

"Listy by nature is conservative and usually change clothes alone with no maids present in order to not show off her bare body... ... Her fright at that time, of course, is predictable."

Leon smiled and continued.

"She's never shown her naked body in front of a man before, and probably that was the first time she saw a man's naked body too."

"Therefore I apologize to her."

"Actually I don't blame you, after all a different world person summoning is the desire of the world, you can't control it."

Leon has just finished, the clock tower bells rang out.

"- Oh, Akatsuki, I have to go."

"Ah ...... now you have to go help your mother open up shop?"

Leon's mother Selina manages the "Wildcat Pavilion" restaurant in town. Even though he is a "hero" now, Leon is still set on going to the restaurant to lend a hand.

"Can't do anything about it, because its only me...and mom left."

Everyone in city knows Leon values his time with his mother Selina above all else. Therefore no one bothers Leon enjoying his mother and son time.

Naturally Akatsuki is the same, he quietly watched Leon leave.

Then Leon abruptly stopped and looking back at Akatsuki.

Seems that he suddenly remembered something.

"Don't worry Akatsuki, even without the gift of magic like Zechs, you can become an excellent swordsman, and you will get stronger than you are now."

"How can you be so sure?"

Akatsuki frowned skeptical of Leon's argument, Leon understood and smiled.

"Certainly, because you are actually somewhat similar to me."

===Part 5===

--Ousawa Akatsuki's consciousness returned to the present.

The battlefield is riddled with smoke, not a trace of the enemy troops remained.

Akatsuki alone repelled Disidiya's tens of thousands of troops.

As long he chases after them immediately he can completely destroy the enemy, however Akatsuki doesn't intended to do so.

He decided to let the surviving soldiers take their wounded comrades, so that no one remains.

"Well... ... Its about time to return."

Akatsuki put <demon sword> on his shoulder, Miu and the others in Forestnium are waiting for Akatsuki to return. Although they come to trust Akatsuki strength, however with Akatsuki's delay they inevitably can get a little worried.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki turned back, to take measure of battlefield and the path he is taking.

"......"

The impact of battle turned the wilderness into mess, debris littered the ground with broken swords, armors, big iron tanks, and blood smeared on Disidiya's flag.

The present scene is a relating of what previously occurred here, an earthshaking war.

This war was provoked by none other then himself, however Ousawa Akatsuki has no regrets. The moment the four-party talks ended, and everyone returned to Forestnium, no other options existed. No matter what Miu, Chikage, Kuzuha even Haruka and Kaidou supported Akatsuki's decision. Therefore Akatsuki became the newly-appointed Demon King, and officially declared war against Disidiya.

"True peace ......"

Akatsuki muttered.

In the past, I don't know how many people attempted to bring true peace for Alayzard, fought blood-soaked battles for this land, but no one has succeeded in achieving their dreams. Among these people, also includes the hero Leon and the Demon King Garius.

"Rogue Hero" Akatsuki and Listy fought bravely, but in the end, it ended in failure.

However Ousawa Akatsuki decided he will never abandon his oath, and pledges to overcome this cruel fate.

Therefore, I cannot be defeated at any cost, because if history has proven anything.

- Even if the Demon King is overthrown afterwards is still the same, peace may not arrive in this world.

Since ancient times stories have been hand down, foretelling of the Demon King's death being the symbol that marks the end of suffering and the arrival happiness.

People around the world rejoice at the coming peace, everyone's face is a smile.

However the big happy ending is actually camera selectivity, actuality is built on the premise above.

With the ending of the Marquee rotation, the leading male and female are smiling and holding up their hands together, gazing at the sky -

However the leading actor and actress at present, that fact is when the flames of war cease, afterwards a thousands things are left to be done in this extremely broken world.

The satire is everyone deliberately ignored the facts before their eyes, and became intoxicated with overthrowing the Demon King meaning victory.

The joyful tears blurred the field of vision, brushing aside this frame from the movie to never be seen.

Consequently Akatsuki gaze at the scene before him.

Staring at video games are not able to do justice to the real scene.

Ousawa Akatsuki present picture will be firmly engraved in his heart.

After the overthrowing of the Demon King, mankind will only get a false HAPPY END.

[[File:HYnA vol 05 018.jpg|800px]]

Absolutely must not give up easily.

I still have many unfulfilled wishes.

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Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Prologue

2014-04-18T03:15:09Z

Talmain: Fixed up most of the grammar and wording issues in part 1.

==Prologue - Everyone's goal we hope==

===Part 1===

Blowing sand and dust is flying outside the window.

Sand obscured the view, signifying the start of the storm.

The strong winds made the window rattle, yet inside the room there wasn't the slightest amount of noise.

Disidiya's imperial palace stands in the heart of the desert. The imperial palace main body uses the special design in order to not be affected by the sandstorm. Without the slightest gap between the external and the internal walls of the city, even the faintest sound is almost completely cut off from the outside.

As a result, a person in the imperial palace cannot even hear roaring from the village.

"- Father, What is this all about!"

Disidiya IV Prince Alphonse is fired up.

Location is the Emperor's Office. Alphonse questions the person sitting on the throne.

Baram Dy Alon Disidiya

But ......

"......"

Baram not only remains silent, but he doesn't even look at Alphonse.

So Alphonse speaks again with a clear tone expressing dissatisfaction.

"Why ... ... Why do you ignore the resolution, and aim to attack the Wandering forest!”

After the fight between Akatsuki, Listy and the others ended, Alphonse was dispatched to investigate the nation's border. En route he learned about Galevain formally declaring war on Disidiya.

The cause of the declaration of war, was Disidiya's unauthorized invasion of the Wandering forest, clearly a hostile action.

After receiving the report, Alphonse almost suspected it to be false. Sherfied held a meeting with the four-nations, although not an official conference. At least, the international meeting involved the leaders of the four countries.

The meeting concluded with an agreement between the leaders of the four countries - Its binding nature was on an international level.

Furthermore, Akatsuki demonstrated his strength and received international public opinion support.

In accordance with the conference agreement, Alayzard will re-investigate the attack against the surveillance force by Galevain, expanding the investigation in order to uncover the actual facts and make them public. However, Disidiya is ignoring the agreement made be the four countries and at this point in time is on track to attack the demons. This undoubtedly will attract criticism from international public opinion, and bring about domestic people's doubts and worry. Although the majority of people hate or even fear Demons they hope a devastating war between the two can be avoided.

The biggest problem, however lies in the fact that they are launching an attack on the eve of the re-investigation of the events Galevain was initially blamed for.

Attacking at this sensitive point in time will inevitably lead the people to think Disidiya aims to destroy evidence, and the attack against surveillance force by Galevain was actually Disidiya's doing.

However Alphonse does not believe that, he believes that Disidiya is innocent.

The results of investigations along the border seemed to indicate that Alphonse's opinion was correct.

However...... who issued the investigation order......

Alphonse silently gazed at his father, Baram.

He wants Baram to personally confirm.

"A few people...... believe that the attack on the surveillance forces was in fact carried out by our country's military – In order to stimulate the weapons and ammunition trade by directing this farce."

Alphonse tone is full of doubt, and he hopes his father will deny it.

"Father ...... the attack on the surveillance forces wasn't done by your orders, right?"

"...... No."

Baram shook his head, meaning that he had nothing to do with it.

However this is not the answer that Alphonse wanted. Baram's eyes are still staring at the void, avoiding contact with Alphonse's eyes. Such a perfunctory reply doesn't satisfy Alphonse, but instead makes him doubt Baram in his heart.

"Why must we invade the Wandering forest!? Sherfied and Aleclasta and our country have a military alliance, so long as our country sends a request both countries will not sit by and do nothing. However, if this aggressive action is initiated by our country alone, our country alone must shoulder the responsibility of the war. Not to mention the agreement made by the four countries, Galevain along with the human world.- In other words, Alayzard's peace agreement will be torn up with any military action, and will force our country to face condemnation from around the world. Father, you should understand that!"

Compared to the very impassioned Alphonse, Baram's response was very cold.

"The world's condemnation ......"

Until now, Baram looked straight ahead, but now took a look at Alphonse.

"- It seems you don't know anything."

"Of course I know very well. Father's decision was a big mistake!"

After a bitter retort, Alphonse turns around at once, and is about to leave the office.

Then Baram's voice came from behind.

"Where are you going?"

"Sherfied. I can order the Disidiya military to cease fire, but this may not prevent Galevain and Aria-sama. Queen Listy can stop Akatsuki-sama because of their personal friendship. There is no other person who can avert this war."

"So ...... seems to be no choice."

Baram's voice trailed off, the office door was abruptly pushed open.

Several soldiers filed in from the door.

Royal Knights - Baram's personal guards.

Alphonse found himself immediately surrounded.

"...... Father, what does this mean?"

"This is the meaning. Just as you thought."

Baram said:

"This is the point of no return, your actions will only prevent our country and our people from justice. From now on, you are no longer the director of Disidiya's state affairs. I must detain you until I remove the order."

"Nonsense ...... Isn't the fall of countries because of unrighteousness men, right Father?"

Alphonse tried to approach Baram, but unfortunately he could not do so.

A Royal knight stands in the middle of the two, the rest of the knights have stepped forward to subdue Alphonse. Baram, gazing quietly at this scene, coldly orders:

"Away."

"This is wrong ...... Father, please reconsider!"

Several Knight's were dragging Alphonse out of the Office, Alphonse still did not give up and turned around –

He shouted towards the office door that was slowly closing:

"Turn back now, It's not too late ...... I beg you, Father!"

However, the cries of grief from Alphonse did not reach Baram's ears.

After a loud noise, the thick door closed completely.

===Part 2===

"It is not too late ......?"

After the office calmed down, Baram muttered.

At the same time, in his heart thinking over Alphonse's advice.

However, Baram still believes his decision is correct.

"Now is too late ... ... so there is no turning back."

After a short pause -

"Whether is ourselves...... or is the whole Alayzard."

===Part 3===

A strong shock wave swept across the battlefield.

Total annihilation, an unrivaled shock-wave came from Akatsuki's Demon Sword.

Focusing on a full critical attack, the shock-wave radiating out in every directions leveling the Disidiya vanguard army, above the "Wandering forest" surrounding plains.

However, didn't result in Disidiya army thinking about withdrawal.

"Do not fear! Swordsman squadron 2, attack! Tank unit, launch -!'

At the forefront of the division a young commander gave the orders, suddenly on the battlefield bursts of gunshots.

Disidiya's pride tank unit, looking like armored beasts, one after another issued a terrifying ROAR.

But -

"This kind of thing is child's play against me!"

Facing the High-speed artillery shells, Akatsuki screamed.

Akatsuki can sidestep or can use his demon sword to cut the shells in half, this much isn't even a problem to him.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki has actually abandoned those options.

His Ki passed through his feet, building up "Renkan Keikikou" he spun his sword at a high-speed circular orbit striking the shells, redirecting them into the sky. The raining shells landed right in front of swordsman squadron that intended to join the assault. The bursting shells caused the earth to shake, and send the sand flying up to the sky obscuring the battlefield.

But the Disidiya soldiers continued to break through the smoke and dust, and bravely launched an assault.

But -

"No, he disappeared? How is it possible!"

"He didn't escape, right?"

Disidiya soldiers falls into confusion.

Akatsuki sat and waited, overlooking the soldiers.

"Do I look like a run away coward?"

"There, There above us!"

One soldier noticed Akatsuki, but unfortunately he was a step too late.

Jumping in the air Akatsuki easily cross over the front line, approaching the commander.

Seeing this, the long bow squadron immediately lifted their bows, the swordsman squadron were predicting Akatsuki descent orbit, ready to attack Akatsuki the moment after landing.

However, Akatsuki is still calm, then stretched out his left hand aiming at the feet of soldiers. The suddenly Akatsuki's left hand let out a huge ball of light - This utilize "Renkan Keikikou" to refine the "Ki" within the body with the atmosphere outside of this body creating a "energy bomb". A loud bang, it was aimed below Akatsuki directly impacting dozens of soldiers of the Disidiya army, were suddenly blown away from the power.

Allowing Akatsuki to cleanly descend to the now unoccupied ground.

However, Ousawa Akatsuki didn't land, but rose slightly.

"Woo oh oh oh oh!"

Using the momentum from falling out of the sky the <Demon sword> was stabbed into the earth.

The black <Demon sword> blade was already filled with Akatsuki's "ki".

The sword thrust into earth, immediately triggered an astonishing explosion.

Waiting for the impact to fade away, the smoke gradually dispersed revealing–

Inside the blast radius, located in the heart of the explosion was only a single figure.

Rest assured, that was Ousawa Akatsuki.

"H...how is this possible ......"

After witnessing Akatsuki's astonishing power, the dazed young Commander almost cannot believe his own eyes.

When the explosion occurred, he immediately created an earth magic shield, barely escaped.

Although escaping physical injury, mentally he still suffered a heavy blow. He commanded more than 10,000 soldiers, all were defeated as if a mountain collapsed, even Lien Chan's Tank Squadron was unable to defeat Akatsuki. A commander being terrified to his core is certainly understandable.

"How...... How can it to possible for one human being to have this much devastating power......"

"- Why?"

The commander muttered to himself. Akatsuki disdainfully looking out of the corner of his eye, Akatsuki clench his teeth and shouted loudly:

"You - don't even realize at this point!"

Akatsuki feet move, he dashes.

Surround by an innumerable amount of soldiers Lien Chan was panicking and struggling to fight back.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help but recall when he was in pursuit of a higher level, and when he was asked the same question about strength before.

It was about five years ago, when he was first summoned to Alayzard.

While under Sherfied's protected, and living in Erdia castle as a guest.

After receiving swordsmanship training in the palace courtyard, Akatsuki was asked a similar question from Sherfied -- No, Alayzard's proud "hero".

Leon · Aceperio.

===Part 4===
"--The reason for strength?"

Aceperio Rushao Leon asked, Akatsuki just nods as to say "ah, yes."

Compared to the out the breath Akatsuki, Leon's composed appearance even more highlighted the power gap between the two.

"You seem to be stronger now then before, right?"

"Uhm, so yeah ... ... But I really didn't think about it."

Leon smiled awkwardly, but Akatsuki is unlikely to give up so easily.

"Then think about it now - what is the reason for your strength."

Since a month ago, Akatsuki has been receiving Leon and Zechs sword training.

After one month of rigorous training and finally was able to grasp the basics of swordsmanship, but it is clear to Akatsuki that even if he continues to train it is impossible to be able to stand on an equal footing with Zechs and Leon sword skills. General sword training will only increase your general strength, unable to proceed towards the strongest realm.

In fact, Ousawa Akatsuki idea was not to become the strongest swordsman, he only wanted obtain enough power to stop his father and brother. The fact is Akatsuki's father and brother are two of the world's most powerful people.

So ...... I must surpass the realm of the strongest ......

Akatsuki expression is serious, Leon suddenly somewhat understood.

"Maybe it is .... anger and despair....right?"

While hanging his head Leon muttered, his easy-going face is covered with a layer of haze.

"My father and sister died at the hands of Demon ... ... You might of known that, right? "

"Um, this also is the reason that you, a commoner, aspire to be a knight."

Leon performed very well on the battlefield and has gotten countless achievements, thus obtained the title of a "knight". Leon's strength is unquestionable, in Sherfied and throughout Alayzard he is accepted by all the people as a hero, everybody thinks that he is the only candidate to overthrow the Demon King Garius.

"Is that all... ...? This is the reason for your strength?"

Leon's answer was apparently unable to convince the Akatsuki.

The pain of the losing a loved one, really might be converted into a power motive to improve oneself, but this does not mean that you will be able to ascend to the most powerful throne. This is Akatsuki's personal experience, he experienced even more pain.

To lose a loved one isn't only Leon, Akatsuki lost his little sister. In Alayzard there is no lack residents for lost their friends and family, who all felt the same pain and grief.

That being the case, what is the difference between Leon and the other people?

"...... The weight must be different...right?"

Leon's unusual calm tone, Aria can't help but look up.

Only to see Leon with a wry smile, as if he seen through Akatsuki inner doubts.

"If my strength really surpass others, which means my inner pain and grief is greater than others ... ... the difference then is home."

Leon's answer leaves Akatsuki speechless and also surprised. In this world there isn't any rebuttal expressions whatsoever, hiding behind a wry smile makes this painfully clear.

Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help thinking: If that is the case, what you say to yourself must also enhance strength as soon as possible.

Otherwise, in fact Akatsuki determination is inferior to his father or brother, will lead to the Akatsuki's strength being much less than the two of them. However, on the other hand, Akatsuki doesn't think that desperation alone is insufficient.

... Not only do you have ability, you have the faith to not be backed down.

-Am I right?

Enough desperation to make it hard to breathe and to overwhelm a person's heart - Akatsuki has a similar experiences.

However, the demon's beloved wife died from human hands, and anger him enough to abandon the human race and become a Demon King, perhaps his heart also was the same dominated by despair and sadness.

"I say ... ... Leon, Eh!"

Akatsuki stared directly at the hero, who slowly started to talk.

"... Peace between human and demons, is it really that far fetched of a dream?"

In order to stop unreasonable opponents by force, you must have more strength to compel the other.

Thus the present Akatsuki is unable to stop his father and brother.

But Leon is different, his strength is not less than the Demon King.

The war between human and Demon was virtually the same, except for minor differences with the racial conflict.

Leon is the hope of mankind, Garius is the King of the Demons, these two are the same in that they each lost a loved one. If these leaders are able to compromise, perhaps they can succeed in stopping this senseless war.

However, Leon slowly shook his head.

"Unlikely, after all the two sides have shed too much blood. And if ...... I let off the murderer who killed his father and sister, I certainly can not forgive myself."

The reason is very simple.

"I've already been to both of their graves, as well as in front of mother, and pledged that I must overthrow the Demons."

"But they are also desperate and just trying to survive. If as you say desire gives birth to strength, then this battle does it not become two sides of a desperate race? Really is there no other solution?"

Leon shows a faint smile, his expression is very calm.

"Akatsuki, you really are kind, it's no wonder Her Majesty has a crush on you."

Akatsuki hearing these words, can't help but awkwardly scratch the back of his head.

"Her Majesty is good for me, but it's because I come from a different world, and that is relatively rare that's all."

"No such thing, you have a particular charm about you that wins the favor of others. Zechs and Loutier became good friends with you so soon, and even became popular with the maids in the city."

"It happened right? It seems that I am actually hated by Listy...... "

"Can it be that your thinking too much of it?"

"Otherwise, why didn't anyone believe in me, I still got into trouble?"

Akatsuki looked helpless.

"I obviously apologized for that so many times."

"Haha ... her first impression of you really was the worst."

Leon laughed.

"Who told you that she was in the bath when I suddenly dropped from the sky?"

"The summoning time and place is not up to me, yet I got blamed."

Akatsuki answers roughly.

"One second right before lying down on the bed, the next second suddenly appeared in a different world in a huge luxurious bathroom with my whole body pressing down on top of the Princess's body ... ... You absolutely are incapable of understanding how I was feeling."

The most disastrous was that booth of us were without a stitch of clothing further increase our embarrassment. Akatsuki completely didn't know how to explain the awkward situation, as a result he was considered a suspicious person so Listy loudly screamed, and absorbed several magic attacks in a panic to escape. Then the maids hearing the commotion came running and Valkyria abruptly hit him in head knocking him out on the spot. Once again he opened his eyes and surprised to find himself actually imprisoned in a dark Dungeon for not just one day but two days. Finally, it was found out that this was a big misunderstanding, clearing Akatsuki of his grievances.

"Listy by nature is conservative and usually change clothes alone with no maids present in order to not show off her bare body... ... Her fright at that time, of course, is predictable."

Leon smiled and continued.

"She's never shown her naked body in front of a man before, and probably that was the first time she saw a man's naked body too."

"Therefore I apologize to her."

"Actually I don't blame you, after all a different world person summoning is the desire of the world, you can't control it."

Leon has just finished, the clock tower bells rang out.

"- Oh, Akatsuki, I have to go."

"Ah ...... now you have to go help your mother open up shop?"

Leon's mother Selina manages the "Wildcat Pavilion" restaurant in town. Even though he is a "hero" now, Leon is still set on going to the restaurant to lend a hand.

"Can't do anything about it, because its only me...and mom left."

Everyone in city knows Leon values his time with his mother Selina above all else. Therefore no one bothers Leon enjoying his mother and son time.

Naturally Akatsuki is the same, he quietly watched Leon leave.

Then Leon abruptly stopped and looking back at Akatsuki.

Seems that he suddenly remembered something.

"Don't worry Akatsuki, even without the gift of magic like Zechs, you can become an excellent swordsman, and you will get stronger than you are now."

"How can you be so sure?"

Akatsuki frowned skeptical of Leon's argument, Leon understood and smiled.

"Certainly, because you are actually somewhat similar to me."

===Part 5===

--Ousawa Akatsuki's consciousness returned to the present.

The battlefield is riddled with smoke, not a trace of the enemy troops remained.

Akatsuki alone repelled Disidiya's tens of thousands of troops.

As long he chases after them immediately he can completely destroy the enemy, however Akatsuki doesn't intended to do so.

He decided to let the surviving soldiers take their wounded comrades, so that no one remains.

"Well... ... Its about time to return."

Akatsuki put <demon sword> on his shoulder, Miu and the others in Forestnium are waiting for Akatsuki to return. Although they come to trust Akatsuki strength, however with Akatsuki's delay they inevitably can get a little worried.

Thus Ousawa Akatsuki turned back, to take measure of battlefield and the path he is taking.

"......"

The impact of battle turned the wilderness into mess, debris littered the ground with broken swords, armors, big iron tanks, and blood smeared on Disidiya's flag.

The present scene is a relating of what previously occurred here, an earthshaking war.

This war was provoked by none other then himself, however Ousawa Akatsuki has no regrets. The moment the four-party talks ended, and everyone returned to Forestnium, no other options existed. No matter what Miu, Chikage, Kuzuha even Haruka and Kaidou supported Akatsuki's decision. Therefore Akatsuki became the newly-appointed Demon King, and officially declared war against Disidiya.

"True peace ......"

Akatsuki muttered.

In the past, I don't know how many people attempted to bring true peace for Alayzard, fought blood-soaked battles for this land, but no one has succeeded in achieving their dreams. Among these people, also includes the hero Leon and the Demon King Garius.

"Rogue Hero" Akatsuki and Listy fought bravely, but in the end, it ended in failure.

However Ousawa Akatsuki decided he will never abandon his oath, and pledges to overcome this cruel fate.

Therefore, I cannot be defeated at any cost, because if history has proven anything.

- Even if the Demon King is overthrown afterwards is still the same, peace may not arrive in this world.

Since ancient times stories have been hand down, foretelling of the Demon King's death being the symbol that marks the end of suffering and the arrival happiness.

People around the world rejoice at the coming peace, everyone's face is a smile.

However the big happy ending is actually camera selectivity, actuality is built on the premise above.

With the ending of the Marquee rotation, the leading male and female are smiling and holding up their hands together, gazing at the sky -

However the leading actor and actress at present, that fact is when the flames of war cease, afterwards a thousands things are left to be done in this extremely broken world.

The satire is everyone deliberately ignored the facts before their eyes, and became intoxicated with overthrowing the Demon King meaning victory.

The joyful tears blurred the field of vision, brushing aside this frame from the movie to never be seen.

Consequently Akatsuki gaze at the scene before him.

Staring at video games are not able to do justice to the real scene.

Ousawa Akatsuki present picture will be firmly engraved in his heart.

After the overthrowing of the Demon King, mankind will only get a false HAPPY END.

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Absolutely must not give up easily.

I still have many unfulfilled wishes.

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