Vol 4 Epilogue (1/2)

The Scenes Caused by the Dream

Part 1

When Basara regained his consciousness, he noticed a pair of worried eyes looking down at him

”Tachibana…?”

Hearing hi his na able to relax…

”It’s great It seems like you finally returned to normal”

”? What do you mea-”

Basara suddenly sat upright upon re what happened

”Where’s Kurumi? What happened to Sakazaki?!”

”D-Don’t panic… Kurumi's fine, look over there”

Tachibana looked towards the wall of the roo that she had no injuries and that her breathing was norh of relief, and only then did he realise that the space that is the do room had returned to its normal state So, that means--

”The barrier already disappeared… Which means that Sakazaki--”

”You couldn't have forgotten everything, right?”

Tachibana then continued:

”As you should know, after Kuru like his ht that you were done for already… Do you remember that much?”

”Yes… I do remember to that point But--”

In the part of Basara'sthe voice of someone else And after that, his memories were blank

It’s like there was a fog in that part of his brain,him unable to recall those memories

”After that… Your body then suddenly released a light, and your arenerated And then, as if you had become another person, you went for Sakazaki and--”

”It was me…who defeated Sakazaki…?”

The opponent was so unrelated people into unrelated situations and had even taken Kuruht have alsoinnocent people as ear, someone who must be taken down However--

”………………”

Basara looked down at his right arm thatsupposedly been severed, and tried to materialise Brynhildr

Brynhildr possesses the valkyrie who hunts spirits on the battlefield, holding the spirits of everyone who died from it, and indeed, Sakazaki’s spirit was present Which means that what Tachibana said was correct

…Which s have probably co

This realisation allowed Basara to put his heart at ease With such a strong spirit, it shows that Sakazaki had considerable power Additionally, it see that the spirit wasn't fros about the possibility of the procession by evil spirits If that was the case, then it ht explain how soawa and Yuki

Having said that -- it still brings about a crucial question

…Just how did I even win?

Like Tachibana said, Basara had the feeling of having fought with Sakazaki However -- even if the recovery rate of heroes is faster than the average person, instantly regenerating a lost liht be a possible feat for high level healing ic user and ic than Basara, can even think of doing Then, the next most likely explanation would be--

”Brynhildr…”

”? Did you say so, Toujou?”

”…It's nothing” He shook his head to answer Tachibana’s question

--The weapons used by heroes were na within them

As [Sakuya] and [Byakko] had spirits residing within them, they were known as a spirit sword and a spirit lance respectively Similarly, weapons like [Brynhildr] who sealed evil spirits, were known as cursed weapons

Since [Brynhildr] could suppress the S-class evil spirit that caused the tragedy in the [village] five years ago, regenerating a human body part would not be difficult for it at all

…It couldn't possibly be that, right?

Like how Yuki was chosen by Sakuya as its user, when the person and the spirit in the weapon had the sa, the person would be able to use the spirit’s powers But for people like Basara and Takashi+ who only see [Brynhildr] and [Byakko] respectively as weapons, they wouldn't be able to use the powers of the spirit Additionally, the voice he re consciousness was also a cause for concer—

No…

Since Sakazaki was able to manipulate the consciousness ofsevered, it ht have also created the voice he re else that was out of place--

”…What are you thinking about?”

”Tachibana… Do you remember what had happened after ere shut in by the barrier?”

”? At the beginning, the both of us were fighting each other But I was no match for you…”

”…And after that?”

”After that… We both realised that ere only fighting each other out of a --”

Taking a breath, Tachibana continued:

“Right at that time, Sakazaki-sensei took that opportunity to attack us I was defeated right fro hie And what happened after that was just like I have said before”

”…I see”

Tachibana’s explanation had no abnor, and it matched what he could remember So it was likely that what Tachibana said was the truth

It’s just -- as this weird feeling? It was like he had forgotten so important, yet the situation and his memory dictated that he was the one who defeated Sakazaki

Just why -- as the feeling of having been protected by a certain so?

Could it be…

Basara took out his phone fro the screen BUnfortunately, there was no response

It seems like his insurance he made as a precaution had broken down from the battle

But the audio recordings ht still be there, so he would have to try to retrieve theot home Basara kept his phone, then via theability, he tried to ascertain Mio and Yuki's safety The result was that the other party was faster than hi ascertained They h this s that et here

”Tachibana -- can you listen to what I have to say?”

And so, he decided to call over Tachibana Ten seconds later--

””Basara!””

The door was slammed open, and both Mio and Yuki rushed into the room

--What Basara had asked Tachibana to do, was to pretend to be unconscious

Although he wanted to tell them both the truth of what had happened, Tachibana wanted hi to continue living peacefully as a human As a friend, he had naturally happily accepted his wish Both Kurumi and Tachibana hadn'tas he keeps quiet about it, the secret would be kept So, when Mio and Yuki arrived, he would help Tachibana with a made-up story: Tachibana was trapped within Sakazaki's barrier, and he had fainted immediately because of that

”--So, are both of you fine?”

”We're alright…”

Yuki ietically from the side:

”It’s just… We found Donoe and the others unconscious just now They had probably been knocked unconscious by Sakazaki behind our backs, and they had only just started to wake up”

”…I see”

They had lost consciousness before Mio and the rest had arrived So, what should be taken care of was Kurumi

It was a bit weird that Sakazaki hadn’t taken Mio or Yuki hostage too But it ht be to not arouse his suspicions

Just then, screams came from the direction of the sports field

”! What’s it this time?!”

”Don't worry… The Sports Festival is still going on, and that must have been a cheer”

Those words made the 'unconscious' Tachibana have a reaction, but it seems like Mio and Yuki didn't notice, which h of relief, and said:

”You said that it was still going on… So it wasn't suspended?”

”That's right Although some tents and equipment were spoiled from the effects of the wind, no one was hurt Since it appears that the wind has stopped, the school deemed that there probably wouldn't be any uess that the class cheer leading co…”

『--Firstly, let us welcoive them a round of applause!』

And that announcement came after that Which means, the time for class B to report was soon Hence, --

”I see… Then you two should probably go first We ht be able to make it”

”Uh, but--”

”Sakazaki is already defeated, and if ere to make the class forfeit just because eren't there, I wouldn't be able to accept it We had already spent so much effort, and just as it all for?”

Basara continued:

”If the Sports Festival was called to a halt in the uess that I would have been able to accept it But right now, that isn't the case Didn't you tell me to [wait for it]? If you did, then let me see the fruits of your labours I'll re-join you later after taking care of Kurumi”

The both of the back to hi with smiles

--He then waited until they had left the room and the sounds of their steps had faded

Taking Kuruan to secretly ether with Tachibana

Tachibana seemed to be very happy After all, he and Kajiura were part of the organising co that the event he had helped organise wasn't cancelledBasara’s

“Well then… I guess I'll be leaving for the headquarters first”

Tachibana said after they left the school building During the period of time that they ithin the barrier, they were likely assu outside of the barrier Thus, it would be for the best if they were to avoid returning back together Otherwise, it would probably lead people to believe that they were doing 'soether

Tachibana then began walk, but stopped after only a few steps, and turned around to say:

”Toujou…”

”…What is it?”

Drooping his two eyes, he said:

“It appears that I still haven't fore, I sincerely apologise to you”

”…… Don't worry about it I' you”

”Don't… I know that I' thick-skinned, but I would like to ask you about another thing”

That--

”Are the two of us…still friends…?”

Tachibana’s two hands were gripping the he at him with tearful eyes

Basara strongly nodded, and gave an affirh his words were coincidentally covered by the cheers fros had been communicated to Tachibana’s heart

Tachibana was s out of his eyes, while nodding furiously

Just as Basara entered the field, Class A’s performance just ended

…Looks like I've made it just in time

Relaxing for a bit, he then went towards the headquarters with Kurumi on his back

Sure enough, Kajiura had a feords to say about his AWOL But it sees to her about Kuruer in her words In addition, Tachibana who had returned first see for hio to the front seats for the performance

[Since it seems that you had already promised each other, how can you not properly enjoy their performance?]

Under the urging of Tachibana who said that, he was now poking his way through the crowd, and soon enough, he arrived at the front row

Afterto find a place to watch the performance--

『Alright! Next up, let us welcome class B!』

Upon hearing the announceirls enthusiastically ran onto the stage

--And at the same time, the crowd immediately went into an uproar, undoubtedly because of their clothing

What the class B girls earing was race car girls’ costuns of sloppiness at all With colourful u According to ru, was because Aikawa’s elder sister had contacts But still--

”Just what does Aikawa’s sister work as…?”

When the sian, and the performance of class B started

This piece of music wasn't one of those that had recently caious ainning song by a western singer Perhaps to sti was also sped up a little

Basara had immediately found Mio and Yuki Actually, there wasn’t even a need to look for the the rest in the dance

”--------------”

The girlsvibrantly under the autu point

An a performance With the help of the umbrellas, their , are the unifors

The two tea the un of chaos in their movements, and their coordination as a tea that could have been achieved overnight At the resolution from this performance, the hype-level of the crowd had exceeded li With the audience being so into this--

”…Haha! A!”

Basara couldn’t suppress his inner excitement anymore

What Mio and Yuki hoped to show and had hoped for Basara to see, is right in front of him now

--They must have practiced a lot after school before the perforanising coirls had also put in a lot of work And yet they were hiding their exhaustion, s

Just then, even though he was surrounded by people, he felt Mio and Yuki looking at him

It wasn’t an illusion Those two had just looked towards him, and even winked at him

…Really

They must've used the ability of theBasara smile

Hadn't they agreed to try not to use it, for each others privacy?

Neverhtly raised his hand to give them a response--

”----------”

The two of theetic, and even more passion could be felt in their movements

At this scene, a feeling welled up in him

…I had alotten about it I myself should also work hard too

Under the conditions of exhibiting superhuman-like abilities, they had experienced the joy of the sports festival after working behind the scenes

And they had eventhe many reasons, that must have been the most important

And that hy, he hianising committee

--Within Toujou Basara's heart, there was a wish he desired to fulfill at all costs

And that was a wish hter of the former demon lord, and Yuki, as a hero

Unfortunately, they wouldn't be able to enjoy everyday life and peace

And, being able to enjoy that was soive up Thus, Basara hoped that those tould be able to enjoy school life

That was all that Basara wanted His ascription [3] for this isn't clear cut right now Other than fighting side by side, he had thought that there wasn't a lot they could do together

But now, he believed that wasn't the case

--The fruits of his labour is right before him now

In this moment now, both Mio and Yuki are part of a performance in a normal school life

It is neither an illusion nor a misconception It wasn't just Basara alone, everyone else here is also currently witnessing it now

The rhythh spirit of the crowd, and everything here right noas proof of that

Just the word [youthful] wouldn't be enough to describe the situation now

Everyone's hearts here now seeether, and it feels like that this ht last forever

But soon enough, the changes in the tunes signaled the end

The h there was still the performances of other classes, the next one would only coe in the afternoon And froain

And that is why, this moment will not be forever remembered by a lot of people that are now here

--But for Basara, he will never forget it No matter how difficult his future battles will be, these memories will definitely be cherished at all odds

After that, he must accompany everyone here back to the same place next year

Part 2

After a busy afternoon of coames have come to an end

Way too ue is beginning to have an effect on him

But today -- a committee bloomed when he saw the smiles and heard the cheers of the students, teachers, and audience

Having tide overthe tornado that had temporarily suspended the event, it finally ca, Vice-President Kajiura and Tachibana from the student council had tears in their eyes This hout the countlessMio and Sakaki

--On the other hand, Sakazaki's disappearance caused sost the teachers But as someone saw him after the tornado, it wasn't believed that he had came to meet an accident back then He was assu, and it was believed that there would be news from him in the future

Only -- what genuinelyto know about Tachibana’s past and truth Va when he found a good opportunity, he found out that Tachibana’s e of the feared [Red Lotus] Reest va such great powers inherited from his mother’s bloodline, Tachibana is totally inexperienced with battles

When the closing cerean to return ho co used for the event When it was done, it was already dark

Since the celebration for the organising committee was set at a later date, everyone scattered and returned home

The Sports Festival had ended safely after a bumpy ride, and the assailant in the shadows has also been defeated Thus, it can be said that things have settled for now At least, that hat he had thought…

”How did it even turn out like this?”

He couldn't help but to sigh The bathrooasps

In front of his eyes, Mio, Yuki and Kuru side by side on an inflatable plasticthe racing girls’ clothes worn at the perfor the previously used vest and pair of dog ears and tail

What the three of them have in common is that they have wet eyes, red blushes, and they were releasing hot and sweet breaths

On Mio and Yuki’s necks, were the collar s from the curse

And now, the three of them were deep within their aphrodisiac state And from the bathtub--

”—Come, Basara-oniichan ~ It's time to administer paradise Please show off all your techniques and experience!”

The culprit that had created the situation – Maria, who only had a towel on her, said so while extending her hand holding the periscope-like camera

--As for the starting point of all this, one has to go back a few hours before Basara returned home

Even after Basara had called beforehand to tell her that the attacker Sakazaki has been defeated, Maria had still come out of the door to welcome them happily

After all, she had re her worry, she only s [Don't worry about it], and served up the prepared dinner

But after dinner, everyone had gathered in the living roo everyof the event, disaster struck It seems that Mio and Yuki’s performance that hyped the audience hadn't been filmed She can't be blamed, after all, she was unconscious at that ti Sakazaki The problem was that that particular event that happened was a hot topic at the dinner table, and their choreography and attire that had became the main focus of the discussion at the table

In the end, Maria lost it, shocking every one of the forward to looking at the recording of that

This had uilty, and they perfor room for Maria But as it was an older piece of ood in their home, they couldn't achieve the hype from that tiive Kuruic that was adrounds for that was that the agreement betas also a form of contract, and it was a punishment for the breach of the contract

Although there were signs of Maria being vexatious [4], the hty hero broke a proreed to it, accepting the succubus’s baptisan to help lift it, as per Maria’s plans, Mio and Yuki tripped and activated the curse And so, the situation has evolved into hiain But when tried to remove their clothes, Maria said that this was a rare opportunity, and he should just leave their clothes as it is, and thus--

“---It would usually be done in the living room, so why does it have to be the bathroom this time?”

”Does it really matter? I only wanted to test out this inflatableroo, thus bringing about more excitement Well then, Basara, please use this”

”…What’s this?”