Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Epilogue (section)

===Part 3===
 
Hidden in a quiet shaded area in the forest Listy was thinking alone.
 
She was trying to find a way to put her feelings into words.
 
Akatsuki was again leaving to return to his own world.
 
But now that she knows the truth about five years ago certain feelings had been born in Listy.
 
She couldn't help it -- she was in love with Akatsuki.
 
...... But --
 
Five years ago, even though she told him that lie thinking of his well being it didn't change the fact she rejected him.
 
How on earth could her present self face Akatsuki? And at the last moment tell him 'I've always loved you.' It was too hypocritical.
 
Even so, she didn't want to separate from him.
 
She could not suppress her feelings.
 
"It's already..... impossible."
 
Listy's voice trembled as she spoke out loud to herself.
 
Thinking how an unspeakable sadness will take over once Akatsuki leaves, and that no one else but him will be able to stop her tears. However,
 
"-- I think it's going to work out."
 
The sudden voice caused Listy's body to shutter, and then she looked back unconsciously.
 
A young man was standing there with a a confident smile, Ousawa Akatsuki.
 
"Wh-what are you doing here?..... Wait, how did you know I was here?"
 
"There was a little something I left behind. So I couldn't go back just yet."
 
And ......
 
"As for finding where you were hiding for me, of course, is not an issue. There's no way I could lose track of your Ki."
 
"......!"
 
Listy couldn't help but blush.
 
Even though she already knew about Akatsuki's renkan keikikou, she had completely forgotten how capable it was. None the less his words warmed Listy's heart.
 
The fact that -- he specially came looking for her was an immense comfort. Seeing how she wasn't going to say anything, Akatsuki come out and asked along with a smile,
 
"So what's already impossible?"
 
"No, no, nothing......!"
 
Listy pretended to be calm, not willing to share her true thoughts.
 
Even at a time like this she still had to save face, and couldn't help feel somewhat disgusted with herself.
 
For all that, Listy was just unable to control herself.
 
And so ......
 
"How about you? What is it you forget?"
 
She sent a sidelong glance at Akatsuki as to confirm his intention.
 
Then,
 
"Oh, that's right -- I couldn't afford forget this."
 
Akatsuki said so with a big smile on his whole face.
 
The next moment -- his hand took hold of Listy's breast.
 
"EH......?"
 
She failed to understand what had happened all at once, and suddenly froze in place.
 
Akatsuki's right hand tightly closed down on Listy's left breast.
 
His five fingers dug in.
 
Listy reflexively gave Akatsuki a short right hook to his jaw.
 
"You filthy pervert......! You do something like that at a time like this!"
 
Her face was bright red as Listy quickly covered her chest with her left arm.
 
"No, I just want to see your smile ......"
 
Akatsuki was completely unapologetic. So,
 
"There isn't a girl in the world who would smile after having her breast suddenly attacked!"
 
Listy El Da Sherfied's scream reverberated in the area.
 
Then from behind Akatsuki -- from those off in the distance,
 
"Wait a minute, why is everyone suddenly looking at me!? This terrible joke has gone too far!
 
A scream from a familiar voice was raised.
 
After hearing that, Akatsuki scratched his battered jaw with his fingertips and,
 
"...... It looks like there really is one."
 
"Did you not hear.....! She herself denied it!"
 
At that moment Listy was convinced Miu must be enduring imaginable hardships being near a man like Akatsuki. To be caught between her embarrassment -- and her feelings for him.
 
It could be said Akatsuki would do whatever it takes to stop our tears.
 
He would use a sudden kiss, a massage of the breasts, or a grab of the butt.
 
And towards himself -- he would not hesitate to lie, even if it meant sacrificing himself.
 
At that moment, a thought suddenly occurred to her. She still hadn't expressed her thanks to him for what really happened five years ago. So, Listy slightly lowered her head,
 
"Why do you always..... like that do things other people cannot possibly do?"
 
She asked the question inside her heart. Then,
 
"I'm not that great. I'm just doing what I want to do."
 
Akatsuki easily answered, very straightforward,
 
"It's just being obedient to my feelings, and honest with myself -- unlike you."
 
"You.....! It is none of your concern!"
 
Flushed with anger Listy loudly protested.
 
Akatsuki didn't need to remind her. Listy knows it best herself, how she always refuses to face her absolute true self.
 
It would be too painful.
 
....... But, it can't be done... ... There was no way it can be helped......
 
Listy was brought up strictly as a member of the royal family under all sorts of rules. That wasn't allowed or this wasn't allowed, in her royal life she wasn't allowed the slightest freedom. Love or even life itself, everything existed in order to meet the expectations of others. Five years ago -- after they liberated the capital with Akatsuki, it was also true. As the only surviving member of the Royal families Listy's obligations were unimaginable. So, after Galious was defeated she was immediately crowned the Queen to fulfill her obligation as the last of the Royalty of Sherfied, and also even that day when Akatsuki was returning to his original world she could only force herself to silently watch him leave.
 
Her real feelings -- for all her life had to be suppressed.
 
"I'm sorry, I am such an awkward and strange person."
 
"No, I didn't mean criticism......"
 
After he said so, Akatsuki's expression became troubled.
 
Same as before words contrary to her feelings could not be stopped,
 
"Are you looking for me to ask you to stay? I'm sorry, but that's not something an awkward woman would say."
 
While she was saying that in her heart she was screaming. No, that's wrong. It's not at all what I want to say. Even though this is farewell. As expected you look to be having difficulty. I hate this, I don't want to see such a face.
 
...... What can I do.....?
 
I very much don't want to to make things difficult, and undoubtedly don't want to be hated.
 
...... Akatsuki, I beg you......!
 
Even though I can't be true to myself, and although until the end I was unable to speak my heartfelt words.
 
"A person like you ......!"
 
-- But still see the real me.
 
Please notice.
 
"The faster you return to your world the better!"