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.
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.
--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.[1]
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 pervert!"
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.
"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.
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"[2]
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!"
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?"
"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.
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.
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."
"......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.
"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.
"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."
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?"
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[3]?"
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[4]."
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![5]. 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."
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."
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.
She continued to be embraced by Akatsuki for a while.
Chikage had stopped crying, and regained the control 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.
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.
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[6] 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.
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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