Published at 25th of March 2019 11:09 pm

Chapter 94: Cool beauty

It seems ‘this’ was unexpected.

The princess’ mask fell off, and I could see the expression of my former classmate, Ayase.

“Ah~, but, you said to say it right here and now!” (Velt)

“Even so, there are things called exceptions! Ah~, geez. Wait, wait a minute! Does that mean you beat Mackey Mouse while knowing his identity?” (Arsha)

“Well yeah. Forna and everyone else is way more important than an idiot like him who became so crazy. Miyamoto wanted to kill him though.” (Velt)

“E-, even Miyamoto-kun! ………… I see it seems you are speaking the truth.” (Arsha)

Arsha, rather, Ayase, seems to have finally understood everything.

“Yeah, there’s no doubt. I didn’t think you could say something like ‘one for all,’ that even middle-schoolers would be embarrassed to say, with a proud face though.” (Velt)

“Th-, th, at is, bu, but………… haa………… you have quite a bad personality. Did you end up like that after spending time in this world?” (Arsha)

“Nah, not really. It’s not like I’m making fun of you, I’ve just always liked mocking people who say really passionate stuff like Barts.” (Velt)

“………… It seems I have………… reunited with a troublesome person in a different way to Kagami-kun.” (Arsha)

While holding her head in her arms, Ayase started groaning.

Then, she nodded with her embarrassment from getting mocked, her nostalgia and her mixed feelings all showing on her face.

And after keeping her head down silently for a while, she raised her face and informed the soldiers in this room.

“The situation has changed a little. Forna, I will be borrowing him for a while.” (Arsha)

“Eh………… wait-!” (Forna)

“Don’t worry. At the very least, we will not be having any talk that would worry you.” (Arsha)

“Arsha, what do you mean! Why, with Velt!” (Forna)

“I cannot say the circumstances, but it is okay. So, don’t look at me with such teary eyes.” (Arsha)

Of course, it wasn’t just Forna who was against it.

Barts, Shalt and the others became speechless since it was too unexpected, and all the Yellow Jaegers lost their cool.

“Pri, princess! Princess, what is happening! Why, with a man like this!?” (Soldier)

“He does seem to be fairly strong, but I do not think he is worthy of being your partner! Please, reconsider it!” (Soldier)

“Princeeeeeeess!” (Soldier)

“No, princess Arshaaa!” (Soldier)

Oi, your subordinates are all panicking, treating me like a no good, dangerous person.

Although it’s honestly irritating when they go that far, Arsha controlled them with a dignified tone.

“Don’t worry. We are not going to be having any sentimental conversation that you people are thinking.” (Arsha)

“How, however~.” (Soldier)

“Who do you think I am? That sort of affection or love and the like is unnecessary for I, who walks the blood-stained path.” (Arsha)

“Princess…………” (Soldier)

“As I said, our conversation will not be anything like that. A connection………… yes, we just have a connection from the past that we cannot cut.” (Arsha)

Oh my~, how cool. She has some chuunibyou mixed into it, but she’s made her fighting princess character pretty well.

In reality, after she said that, her subordinates, Forna, and the others weren’t sure what to say, and were just bewildered.

They have faces that show they’re so curious and just can’t help it, but well, this time we really can’t let them know.

“Ve, Velt, um, that, um.” (Forna)

So, don’t look at me with eyes like an abandoned puppy, Forna.

“I don’t lack as much common sense as I did when I was a brat, to make enemies out of you and Ura. So, it’s okay.” (Velt)

“Uu-, u~~.” (Forna)

“Don’t worry about it. The princess said so too, didn’t she? It’s not like we’re going to have that kind of romantic story.” (Velt)

While stroking Forna’s head as she sulks, I smile wryly at Ayase.

“Fufu, that being said, I was surprised. Kagami-kun was probably grinning so much because he was imagining this.” (Arsha)

“Yeah, probably.” (Velt)

“Well, no matter. Now then, let’s go. Ah, by the way, can you tell me who you were?” (Arsha)

“Sure. I’m Asakura Ryuuma, from your same class.” (Velt)

“Hee~, you’re Asakura-kun. Hm~m………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………… eh?” (Arsha)

Let’s move to have our secret talk………… is what I was thinking, but Ayase suddenly stopped.

“Eh………… A, Asaku, Asakura, Asakura-kun?” (Arsha)

“Yeah. What’s up? Why does everyone I reunite with make that sort of reaction?” (Velt)

“………… You are joking, right?” (Arsha)

“Haa? Why would I make that sort of joke.” (Velt)

“………… No way………… but, but, you…………” (Arsha)

Huh? What’s wrong? Why is she clattering and trembling?

Her teeth are chattering and she’s clearly agitated.

“………… Hey………… during the school festival………… do you remember the time when I collapsed?” (Arsha)

“………… Hah? Are you talking about the time when I carried you on my back?” (Velt)

“U-, uu, a…………!” (Arsha)

“Uoh!” (Velt)

At that moment, Ayase leaned forwards, grabbed my cheeks and looked into my eyes seriously.

“““““――――― Nua-!””””” (Everyone)

Oi, you’re way too close. I can hear people screaming in the background.

“Th, those, those somewhat cheeky, rebellious eyes…………” (Arsha)

“Oi! What’s up with that way of remembering me!” (Velt)

Good grief. I forcefully twisted my body and released Ayase’s hands, but Ayase stayed rigid.

However, tears gradually overflowing from her eyes…………

“I thought I would never…………be able to meet you again. You………… after all, I thought………… you had not died.” (Arsha)

“We, well sorry about that. Even I can die if I’m unlucky.” (Velt)

“You are Asakura, kun………… you are that…………” (Arsha)

Even though tears were overflowing from her eyes, she was smiling……

“………… But then, why?” (Arsha)

“Ah?” (Velt)

“You should have felt hesitation in your heart to hurt Kagami-kun………… and yet, why?” (Arsha)

“Why? Stupid. No matter how crazy that idiot gets, I’m not interested in that.” (Velt)

“! The, there it is………… Asakura-kun’s ‘I’m not interested’…… you really are Asakura-kun………… ! Asakura-kun!” (Arsha)

Being overcome with emotions, she smiled and spread both her hands, jumping towards……

“Asakura-kun!” (Arsha)

“………… Uoh!” (Velt)

I reflexively evaded it.

“Hauwaaaa!” (Arsha)

Ayase, also known as princess Arsha, jumped onto a table head-first, diving into trays and tableware filled with half-eaten food and turned into a mess.

“““““Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaa, princeeeeeeeeeeees!!!””””” (Everyone)

――――Ah…………

“Gowaaa, pri, princeeeeess!” (Soldier)

“Princess Arsha went maaaad!” (Soldier)

“Wha, what the heck! What the heck happened!” (Soldier)

“Impossible! Princess, ma, ma, ma ma, man, tried to hug a man while smiling!” (Soldier)

“Fur, furthermore, furthermore, this man dodged that! That kind of man…… no, is there any kind of creature like that in this world? To think he would evade the princess’ embrace!” (Soldier)

“Ahhh, what exactly is going on!” (Forna)

“Velt…… yo, you, what are you?” (Barts)

“E, even us childhood friends are trembling with fear.” (Shalt)

Crap, it looks like she hit her head with all her power.

Ooooi, you okay~? As I try to see how she is, Ayase energetically got up, while having soup and leftover food on her head and coat.

“Wh-, why did you dodge it!? It was our moving reunion!” (Arsha)

“I mean………… it just kinda happened……” (Velt)

“Yo, you, re, really, really are Asakura-kun no matter where you are! Such a Tsunkura-kun as usual!” (Arsha)

“Who’s a Tsunkura, huh!?” (Velt)

Ahh, that reminds me, I feel like I used to get called that.

Although I shouted from getting irritated, I felt somewhat nostalgic and my feelings cleared up.

“Haa, it doesn’t matter anymore. Yeah, it doesn’t! I was able to meet you like this after all.” (Arsha)

“Ho~, it’s an honour to be told that by the former idol of the school. Well, now you’re a princess who’s the hope of humanity though.” (Velt)

“Stop it. I feel like I’m getting laughed at when you say that, and it is really embarrassing.” (Arsha)

Ayase’s smiling too, even though she is getting angry at me.

“…… Yeah…… as I thought, I had been waiting for a reunion like this the whole time…… Miyamoto-kun and Kagami-kun were no longer the people I used to know.” (Arsha)

“I see…………” (Velt)

“Yeah. But, you………… I’m glad you were Asakura-kun. I’m glad you were the one I could reunite with after so long.” (Arsha)

“Ayase. Kuhaha, well, we have a lot of details to fill in though.” (Velt)

“Yeah, let’s talk a lot!” (Arsha)

Ayase shows a carefree smile.

Ah, I’ve seen this smile before.

When was that again? Ayase was originally a cool beauty character from when she was in high school, so she only laughed in a cool way when she did, but I’ve seen her full-face smile before.

――That was amazing, Asakura-kun. We won thanks to you.

Ahh, it was that time. At the athletics festival.

I feel somewhat happier thinking back on the past.

“Then, we should go to a bench outside…………………… ah…………” (Arsha)

Let’s go outside once again. Even though she thought that, Ayase suddenly stopped still.

Furthermore, this time she groaned from looking at her body with a pale face and even sniffed her clothes.

And then,

“We should………… go in an hour’s time.” (Arsha)

“Haa?” (Velt)

No, seriously, haa?

“Oi oi, what are you saying all of a sudden? Isn’t now fine?” (Velt)

“One hour! Just one hour!” (Arsha)

“Why, do you have something to do?” (Velt)

“Noth, nothing in particular, that’s not it…………” (Arsha)

What’s wrong with her. The cool beauty (lol) is fidgeting while blushing…………

“Do you need to go toilet?” (Velt)

“-Of course not! I want to wash my body in the bath since it is dirty!” (Arsha)

“Oi, who cares about that kind of thing.” (Velt)

“I do! In the first place, since I came here immediately after returning from my expedition, I smell like sweat, and since I dived into the table before…………” (Arsha)

“What are you saying at this late hour…………!” (Velt)

“Just do it! Um, so, let’s meet up at, oh yes! The cake shop in the capital!” (Arsha)

“Nah, I already went there together with Forna this morning.” (Velt)

“I, in, in that case, how about the sky garden! Okay? In one hour’s time! Understood?” (Arsha)

After leaving those words behind, Ayase rushed out of the dining hall.

“Ahh, geez! If I knew this was going to happen, I could have changed my hair………… where did I put those clothes? Did I still have that perfume? Is my skin not too rough?” (Arsha)

“““““………………………………””””” (Everyone)

While dumbfoundedly gazing at Ayase’s back as she left like the storm, the dining hall stayed silent for a while, but after some time, the soldiers that finally couldn’t stand it anymore, all shouted at the same time.

“““““Like, really, what kind of relationship do you guys have!?””””” (Soldiers)

“What is your relationship with her!?” (Forna)

A~ah, this is troublesome.

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