Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 9===
From a distance not too far away in the hot spring, Nanase Haruka was currently observing the state between Miu and the others. Seeing the display of friendship through joking around, Haruka could not help but have personal feelings about it.
 
Before being summoned to an alternative world, she, too, had friends that she could laugh and play with. However, after being summoned to the alternative world, she came to the self-govern area and after becoming a member of Babel’s students, she did not have a chance to fool around with friends. Also, her abilities were confirmed shortly after entering the school, so she was directly recommended by Hikami Kyouya to become part of the Student Council. Kyouya, Ryouhei and Minami were obviously irreplaceable friends; however, the relationship between them was closer to having mutual respect between comrades. Their daily meetings were strictly for official matters, and privately there were no relationships between them. She had originally thought that she would be able to establish a good relationship with Minami as they were both females, but Minami belonged to the type that do not interact well, so she had never attempted to forge a relationship and Haruka, herself, did not take the initiative to approach her. Thus, the scene of seeing Miu and the others playing around made Haruka extremely envious. She admired this type of friendship where one can ignore their own image and fully express themselves.
 
-Her brain had only just surfaced this idea, but in the next second, it really became true.
 
Suddenly someone was hugging Haruka from behind and playing with her boobs.
 
“<nowiki>~~~</nowiki>!”
 
Haruka absolutely had not imagined that she would become a target for the attacks and almost screamed out loud. However, she still decided to be patient. If she was the first to panic, wouldn’t it mean that Chikage, who did the sneak attack, and Miu and Kuzuha, who were in the sidelines, would see a joke? Although the sneak attack from behind was rather sudden, Haruka clearly understand that this was an intimate bond between girls.
 
…I also really…
 
The long forgotten emotions surged out once again. Haruka felt somewhat overjoyed, but perhaps also a little hurt. But it shouldn’t be a big deal if it happens once in a while, so she let herself relax a bit.
 
So Haruka gently held onto the hand that was touching her boobs.
 
“Really now, why are you still playing this kind of children’s game?”
 
While pretending to scold, Haruka turned around to face Chikage behind her.
 
But the person standing behind her was none other than a stark-naked Akatsuki.
 
“Ah……?”
 
Nanase Haruka’s world stopped moving in an instant, the cruel reality was completely above her mental limits. Although the safety measures for her train of thought sprung up, Haruka was still able to clearly hear Akatsuki’s somewhat helpless voice.
 
“I really am serious about it, but you actually treated it as child’s play.”
 
That being the case…
 
“So I guess I can only act as you like, and immediately enter into adult mode.”
 
“Waaaaahhhh -”
 
Haruka’s shrill screams instantly overshadowed the sound of Akatsuki’s voice.
 
Unfortunately this did not change the cruel reality. Haruka was desperately struggling within Akatsuki’s arms.
 
“O…Ousawa Akatsuki, what are you doing!”
 
“At first I saw that you were gazing at those fellows with a lonely and envious look. It made me unable to resist so I wanted to help you out.”
 
“T…That’s not your problem!”
 
“Vice president, why so polite? This is what you say yourself.”
 
Akatsuki willfully played with Haruka’s boobs. There was a wicked smile plastered on his face.
 
“So I’ll let you experience how strong I am with adult mode on. At that time you will understand that you are a child that still knows nothing.”
 
Thus –
 
“A…Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…”
 
With her whole body trembling with anger, Haruka clearly heard a sound within her brain that told her something inside her had snapped.
 
Haruka could not bear it any longer.
 
She fully concentrated and was going to activate a wind magic filled with killing intent – Only to receive a shock that she could not conceal afterwards.
 
“What just happened? Why can’t I use magic?”
 
The sight of Haruka’s astonished appearance made Akatsuki remember one thing.
 
“The dimensional transfer just ended not so long ago, the soul and body are currently in an unstable state. It requires a few days worth of time to adapt to the new world. During this transition period, the consciousness’s frequency cannot be contacted, so you will naturally not be able to use magic.”
 
“T…That can’t be…”
 
Haruka could not help but give out a moan of despair, but Akatsuki revealed a confident smile.
 
“There is nothing bad about it, just let me bring you to a place more amazing than magic, the adult’s world.”
 
Just at this moment…
 
“- Even if you can’t use magic, you can at least still summon your weapon.”
 
A cold voice came from behind them, and Miu’s magic staff pierced through the skies and hit Akatsuki’s head.
After a muffled bang, Akatsuki’s entire body flew away.
 
Afterwards was the time where the females at the scene launched into talks about severely punishing Akatsuki.
 
“Really now…”
 
After hastily dressing, an angry and ashamed Haruka glanced at Akatsuki.
 
“What kind of things are installed within your head?”
 
“Isn’t it normal? Seeing a few girls playing around in the water, isn’t it normal for a man to want to play together with them?”
 
Akatsuki slowly spoke, but Haruka was suddenly angry to the extent that you could even see the veins being exposed.
 
“A normal man would only just THINK about it, who would be like you and actually DO it!”
 
“V…Vice president, don’t be so emotional…there is still a child here…”
 
Miu hurriedly jumped in to resolve the dispute.
 
A closer look showed that Riruru was currently using her pure and innocent eyes to look at Haruka.
 
“Mmmm…”
 
Haruka could only helplessly suppress her inner anger, then she used an incredulous gaze and stared at Miu and the others.
 
“This person saw everything about your youth, do you not care about it at all?”
Miu, Chikage and Kuzuha all looked at each other.
 
“About that… We are already immune to it.” “Yes, it is basically still within the acceptable range.” “Compared to the treatment we suffered before, this is only a trivial matter.”
 
“T…Trivial matter…?”
 
The three responses were beyong Haruka’s expectations. She could not help but widen her eyes. Their naked appearance was completely seen by Akatsuki, but the three reactions were respectively “already immune”, “within acceptable range” and even “a trivial matter”, isn’t this too abnormal?
 
…Could it be that I am the one with problems?
 
Akatsuki grinned and patted on Haruka’s shoulders.
 
“Relax, you’ll get used to it sooner or later.”
 
“I don’t want to get used to it!”
 
After Haruka flung away Akatsuki’s hand from her shoulder, she coldly stared at him.
 
She could not help but sternly ask:
 
“Ousawa Akatsuki, do you really not know anything?”
 
Does he not know what he is doing? Or did he not even understand about his current situation?
 
Strictly speaking, this is not a normal situation.
 
Whether it was about activating a dimensional transfer himself, going to an alternative world, or even Miu’s true identity as a resident of Alayzard, all these were major issues that could not be ignored, but it was also an important truth.
 
As a member of Babel’s Student Council, Haruka had the responsibilities and obligations to report this entire thing to the higher ups.
 
…But the result…
 
Nanase Haruka was sure that at that time Akatsuki and Miu would absolutely bear criminal liability.
 
Just the fact of concealing the truth was already a major issue, not to mention the unfavorable enemy that invaded the school area during the ranking tournament and caused the JPN Babel school to fall into a great crisis. Even if the penalty for the crime wasn’t death, imprisonment would probably be inevitable. Akatsuki’s amazing ability was favored by the school, but once he would take the attitude of resisting, it would most likely end up with having lifetime imprisonment.
 
…But the biggest problem still resided about her.
 
Haruka glanced at Miu. There had been multiple cases of being summoned to an alternative world, but this was the first time that someone had come from an alternative world to their world. If Miu’s true identity was revealed to the public, the school would have to adopt special measures to manage more strictly. Miu’s fate could easily be imagined.
 
…What should I do?
 
Considering it from the perspective of Miu, it really was understandable. After all, Miu did not have many options to choose from, and in the end, she finally selected Akatsuki. It was all because of a forced plan. That’s right, Miu did not have any paths she could go. If this path was cut apart, Miu’s future would only remain hopelessness and death.
 
“…”
 
Nanase Haruka was not ignorant to the entire case and about Miu’s difficulties. The current her did not know whether she should select her reasoning or her feelings. Haruka knew that her face did not look good because of the internal struggle that made her upset. She did not know what decision to make.
 
At this time…
 
“- You are very hesitant right?”
 
A calm and steady tone. Looking up, a perfectly calm Akatsuki was staring at her.
 
“I’m grateful. Actually, from your standpoint, there is only one correct answer, but if you are showing a hesitant attitude, it means that you are a kind-hearted person.”
 
“I….I am not…”
 
Am not hesistant – she could not say the entire sentence.
 
Haruka had to admit that she was in a dilemma.
 
“As you are currently undecided, there is no rush to come out with a conclusion.”
 
After saying this, Akatsuki put his arm around Miu’s shoulders.
 
“After witnessing what this fellow and I are going to do in this world, then you can tell me your final answer.”
 
Akatsuki’s suggestion made Haruka contemplate.
 
After some time…
 
“…Okay, that’s what I’ll do.”
 
Haruka finally made a decision. Even if she had to report to the higher up about Miu and Akatsuki, she must first return to the original world.
 
That being the case, why not witness the actions of the two before making her final decision.
 
“Okay, then we got a deal.”
 
Akatsuki slightly smiled, and was seemingly satisfied with Haruka’s answer.
 
“Now let’s talk about the plan for the future.”
 
 
 
According to Ousawa Akatsuki’s argument, the pressing matter was to think of a plan to lift the human army’s siege.
 
“Theoretically, as long as we request a negotiation with Sherfield, Disdia and Aleclasta, these three countries, and describe and explain the entire issue during the meeting, the leaders of the three countries should come to an understanding.”
 
Akatsuki said. In fact, Urumu had requested Akatsuki to take on the role of negotiating; after all, besides Akatsuki, they would not find another person that could make the three country alliance army remove the siege.
 
“But considering the current tension, the negotiations should best be carried out secretively. So I decided to split everyone into two groups and select the required personnel for negotiations. The remaining people will stay here and prevent enemy attacks.”
 
After confirming Miu and the others expressing their agreement, Akatsuki began dividing the roles.
 
“The candidates that are participating in the negotiations will be me, the witness Miu and vice president.”
 
“Me…?”
 
Haruka was unexpectedly surprised. Akatsuki nodded as if it was obvious.
 
“Besides Miu and I, you are the most suitable candidate.”
 
This time Akatsuki and the others must enter the enemy camp, and when they need to retreat, they might not be able to do so. To prevent this, they must take necessary measures.
 
Haruka’s speciality of wind magic has excellent mobility. Although currently she is still affected by the dimensional transfer and temporarily unable to use it, there was a time limit for being affected and she would quickly recover. Then, if they really encountered an emergency situation, she could just flee together with Miu, who was equally adept in wind magic, and the enemy would only be able to watch them escape.
 
“Not to mention that didn’t you want to witness our actions in this world? That being the case, naturally the position is yours.”
 
“…Yes, that makes sense.”
 
After obtaining the consent of Haruka, Akatsuki turned to face Miu.
 
“What about you? Any objections?”
 
“Ah… No objections.”
 
Miu nodded, her expression was very calm as if she had already made her resolve.
 
And it is almost a resolve made from emotions.
 
…It’s no wonder…
 
Miu, as the Demon King’s daughter, was faced again with a situation that could explode any time, so naturally she could not relax. An attitude that is expecting the worst isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it can also sometimes make one lose their usual calmness, making it difficult to make the right judgments. Thus Akatsuki selected Haruka to follow them. Chikage and Kuzuha’s attitudes were similar to Miu’s; if talks were to break down, Haruka was the best candidate to pull the impulsive Miu away and swiftly escape the situation.
 
“So that’s it for the matter, Chikage and class rep will temporary stand by here.”
 
“No problem, Class rep and I will obediently stay here and look after the house.”
 
Ignoring Chikage’s joke, Kuzuha, who was hugging Riruru, stared at Akatsuki.
 
“…Ousawa-kun, how high do you think is the possibility for the enemy to attack?”
 
“About this…”
 
Kuzuha’s question was extremely serious. Akatsuki also retracted his frivolous look.
 
“Based on the two points that the enemy army has never attacked and the attempt to capture Riruru, the probability of the concept magic seal being removed isn’t very high. However, a low probability doesn’t mean it is impossible, so do not relax your alertness.”
 
That is why Ousawa Akatsuki would split their forces into two paths, at the same time, leaving “him” behind.
 
“-So that’s it for the matter. Kaidou, you’re also responsible for protecting this place.”
 
After saying this –
 
“Hey Hey… Aki, are you too heartless? You’re leaving me alone again?”
 
Kaidou appeared from under the shade of a nearby tree. He sounded extremely unhappy.
“Even if you’re issuing orders in front of everyone, you also did not ask for my opinion, that’s not right is it?”
 
Kaidou’s complaints entered his ears, but Akatsuki suddenly disagreed.
 
“I say Kaidou, considering the problem of combat distribution, the only one able to replace me is only you – “
 
“Wait, Wait up, Aki! This kind of talk between men should be said somewhere else!”
 
Kaidou swiftly stretched out his hand, covered Akatsuki’s mouth, and forcefully pulled him under the tree’s shades.
 
After many difficulties and finally being released, Akatsuki angrily asked:
 
“What are you doing?”
 
“That’s my question, Aki!”
 
Kaidou lowered his voice.
 
“You even want me, who loves peace and is a low exposure character, to replace Ousawa Akatsuki, who singly defeated a superior dimensional being monster, did you lose your head? What if vice president treated your joke seriously, wouldn’t I have to say goodbye to my quiet and low exposure school life?”
 
“You’re the one who lost your head, if you obediently stay here then aren’t there no problems? Why did you say so much this and that? Anyways, you were the one who insisted on following us at first, it’s not like I owe you something.”
 
“Do you really want to calculate everything so clearly now? During the ranking tournament, I wonder who forcibly shoved the fellow called Onizuka to me? Aki, this is the way you repay me now?”
 
“Even if I owed you once, it already cancelled out when you invaded my personal privacy, now we both don’t owe each other.”
 
Akatsuki and Kaidou hit their foreheads together and began a fierce dispute. At this moment, Akatsuki suddenly sighed.
 
“If I let vice president replace you and stay here, she would never stand on our side. After returning to the original world, she would immediately report it to the school, and then your school life would also be in jeopardy. It’s not like you don’t understand vice president’s personality. She has the personality that would not negotiate. Do you really think that she would really hide everything?”
 
“Whoa… you also think this way?”
 
Kaidou could not help but reveal a look of disgust. Seeing this, Akatsuki immediately added another phrase:
 
“Exactly. If the school knew that you went once again to an alternative world, they will certainly begin a rigorous questioning and investigation. At that time you won’t be able to hide any secrets. Especially people who deliberately conceal their strength will be plucked out by the school.”
 
“Don’t scare me okay? I don’t have any remarkable strength, so it shouldn’t catch the school’s attention.”
 
“Ah, it isn’t that easy, because I might tattletale? For example – “
 
Seeing Kaidou try to act brave, Akatsuki suddenly gave out a smile.
 
“For example, let’s say that you are a person from <Scarlet Dusk> - or something similar”
 
Akatsuki said this softly and gently in exchange for Kaidou’s silence.
 
After a moment….
 
“Ahhahahahahaha.”
 
“Hahahahahahaha!”
 
Both of them laughed out loud simultaneously – Afterwards, Akatsuki and Kaidou’s foreheads collided fiercely once again.
 
“Damn Aki, don’t go overboard! You can eat a meal randomly, but you can’t just spout out rubbish randomly! Are you trying to ruin my life?”
 
“Quiet down! It was you who insisted on jumping onto this ship, so you should just obediently listen!”
Under the shade of the trees, neither of them wanted to back off in their battle of words. After a few minutes, the conversation ended with Akatsuki wrapping an arm across Kaidou’s shoulder, and they returned together to the side of Miu and the others. Akatsuki’s face was still revealing a winner’s smile.
 
“There are good news to announce to everyone. Kaidou decided to stay behind.”
 
“…Hahaha… Everyone… Pleased – To – Meet – You –“
 
Kaidou’s smile was extremely stiff, and his face was obviously showing discontent.
 
“Uh… Thank you, Kaidou.”
 
Miu held onto Kaidou’s hands.
 
“During the period we are not here, it’s up to you here.”
 
Then she bowed down respectfully. Kaidou could only sigh and expose a helpless smile.
 
“Okay, okay, just don’t expect too much.”
 
Facing the helpless Kaidou, Miu’s smile was even more brilliant.
 
“There is one thing I want to ask.”
 
Miu held his hands tightly, then added some more strength to it.
 
“Before, once that guy called your name, you immediately came out from the bushes, right?”
 
Her smile was becoming more and more deep.
 
“- Kaidou-kun, how long had you been hiding there?”
 
Chikage, Kuzuha and Haruka almost immediately surrounded him at the same time, and excluded Akatsuki.
 
Looks like it is about to rain, Akatsuki, who was looking at the sky, thought to himself.
 
…A rain of blood.
 
However, Kaidou did not notice their killing intent, and revealed a thieving smile.
 
“You completely did not notice it right? Actually, when Akatsuki took off his clothes and took part in the “Young Hot Girls Playing in the Water Secretively Chapter” that moment – ”
 
Akatsuki’s weather forecast was quite accurate, it really did rain at their location.
 
However, before the rain of blood appeared, a heavy rain of fist blows appeared on the peeking demon from the females.


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