Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 8 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 4===
 
In the bathroom of the Ousawa home came a continues screaming, and crying.
 
It was the wailing of a teenage girl who's heart carried an unbounded amount of regret and sadness -- Nanase Haruka.
 
".................."
 
Inside the warm bathtub Ousawa Akatsuki's arms were around the lower back of the crying girl in front his eyes, as he thought to himself.
 
...... That guy was abducted by Hikami?
 
Not long ago, Haruka had been transfer to Akatsuki's side while he was bathing.
 
-- When they all where in Alayzard in order to ensure the personal safety of Haruka he placed a transfer seal on her body. Since that was activated must mean she faced a life or death crisis. When he asked the reason Haruka kept crying as she explained, but within that sobbing clogged voice he was only able to make out a few words about the situation.
 
On how Miu -- had been captured by the President.
 
When Akatsuki returned to the house Miu was nowhere in sight. Before he had asked Listy the reason, and was told she went out with Haruka.
 
...... So that's it.
 
Since she was not fully accustomed to this world he didn't think she would make such a rash move on her own.
 
Perhaps, Kyouya wanted to speak with Miu, and it appears she was unable to wait for Akatsuki to come home. Maybe someone was sent on behalf of Kyouya to compelled her to meet so soon. The reason for Listy's vague explanation must of been because they were unclear on what Kyouya wanted.
 
After all,
 
...... I've been looking for an opportunity to fight Hikami.
 
If Listy told it like it was there was no guarantee that Akatsuki wouldn't go marching into JPN-Babel.
 
However COCOON -- no, Hikami Kyouya's power was clear that anyone with eyes could see, and without being in the right mind set wasn't someone Akatsuki could handle. Therefore, Miu decided to keep the appointment. Haruka might have gone in an attempt to protect Miu. In short, because of their concern over what his impulsive nature would do. Miu had chosen exposed herself to danger.
 
"...... It was my fault."
 
Akatsuki quietly said. Still sobbing Haruka looked up at him.
 
"......!"
 
The look in Akatsuki's eyes said it all.
 
-- I'm the one who didn't protect Miu. It was not your fault.
 
However, Akatsuki floated a tender smile,
 
"Your sense of responsibility is one of your strengths, but don't put all the blame on yourself."
 
Then he gently wiped away her tears.
 
-- That's right, this wasn't Haruka's responsibility.
 
Having dangerously exposed Miu, also having made Listy worry.
 
And even the cause of Haruka's tears -- all the blame was on Akatsuki.
 
So Akatsuki drew closer and embraced Haruka stronger.
 
"-- Ah."
 
After hearing a small voice come out from his arms, he whispered into her ear,
 
"I'm sorry, Haruka...... even under normal circumstances, being wedged between the student council and us had to be painful -- I put you in a situation that hurt you the most."
 
So ......
 
"-!"
 
After hearing that Haruka shoulders began to shake, as her body was slightly trembling again.
 
And then she pressed her head against his chest, and shook her head -- as if telling him he doesn't need to apologize.
 
"Oh dear...... how troublesome."
 
His intention was to stop her tears, but it caused her to cry more.
 
Akatsuki could not help but smile wryly. He was still really bad at dealing with a crying woman.
 
...... But......
 
As Haruka remains now, Akatsuki was not going to wait for the crying to stop naturally.
 
Not because of a question of time.
 
It was just that right now a girl was crying in front of him.
 
To stop a woman from crying he will do whatever it takes. That was just the aesthetics of Ousawa Akatsuki.
 
However, Akatsuki's aesthetics were not that simple.
 
"...... It seems that will have to do."
 
Akatsuki took a half step back, and gently touch Haruka's tear stained cheek.
 
She was one of girls who decided to take part in the destiny Akatsuki had chosen. They were already well mentally prepared, and willing to sacrifice part of their lives for that. Including the most important things like precious people and things, or even their past, present, and future just to stay with Akatsuki.
 
Ousawa Akatsuki couldn't help thinking – what can I do for them?
 
Just like before, it wasn't enough to just stop her tears.
 
This girl Nanase Haruka deserved more.
 
A method of conveying that feeling, and Ousawa Akatsuki understood the best way to do that. So in order to let his thoughts reach Haruka's heart --
 
Akatsuki overlapped his lips with Haruka's.