CH 6

Chapter 6

No matter how hard I try, it continues to spread

It slips through the space between my fingers

Water, sand, time, life

I extend my arm to tear the sky, but nothing stays only in my palm.

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It was the evening of the next day. Hajime-kun went to high school Senkou after they finished school. He asked me if I wanted to go with him, but decline the invitation.

Somehow, I was not in the mood to go.

As for Fallen Black ── all have returned to their private lives.

Although probably are not in accordance with the orders of the leader, there were none who tried to commit suicide by going to face alone 「 F 」.

Astonishment, bewilderment, disappointment. Because 「 F 」 could end the war, the atmosphere seemed to say that.

In the Faerie War, ‘The Last Eight’ to survive to the end, ‘they will be granted any wish they want’ . However, our members have not been put together to win the prize.

Rather ── should say it was Hajime-kun who has joined the all.

In my case, I do not fight to win the prize. Even if you have a desire, the most important reason I joined was because Hajime-kun needed me.

I wanted to approach him, even a poco──

“…… Hm?”

I, who had returned from grocery shopping for dinner, bring me a surprise to discover a guest in the room.

If it was someone who lives alone and find a person within upon entering, it most likely would be very surprised. However, I’m used to living with a partner who keeps locked up, so my surprise was halved.

“Leatia-chan.”

Leatia-chan was sitting in front of the table in the center of the room. Since she is always floating, it is rare to see her sitting properly.

“What’s going on? Do you have any business with me? ”

To my question, Leatia-chan glanced at me and said simply.

“Feed me.”

“Food? Hey? Leatia-chan, are you going to eat? ”

“Not that I can not eat. Actually, I do not need nutritional supplements, however, I can afford to enjoy the taste. as no matter how much you eat, I not nourish me. ”

Hmm. I do not understand very well.

Well, it is an existence that has a body and a way of life different from ours. Try to understand it may be useless.

“I always prepare delicious meals to Hajime, right?”

“N-I do not think they are so delicious.”

“…… Do not say it so bluntly, dear.”

“Okay, wait a minute. It’s still a bit early, I’ll just cook. ”

I do not mind cooking. Rather, I like to cook.

Between the kitchen and began to prepare an early dinner. The menu for today is cooked vegetables.

Gather the leftovers in the refrigerator that was what I had bought, then I started all season before they finished TV commercials.

I taste a little. Mm. Delicious.

I heated the rice that had cooled and served on a plate. Vegetable soup, which I did in parallel with cooked vegetables, served in a bowl. Finally, dinner was ready.

“Help yourself. Although it is a dinner made something quick, I hope you like it. ”

I put a tablecloth on the table and the dishes served. I think it looks like a very simple dinner, although I say so myself.

Leatia-chan put his hands together and after saying “Thanks for the food” , began to eat.

“Mm … It’s delicious.”

“I’m glad. … ..hm, Leatia-chan. Your way to use chopsticks … is very good. ”

He used chopsticks in a very natural way, for someone who is not from Japan. The way she does it seems overcome the human, somehow was not normal.

“Oh, this? I learned from Hajime. When I met that idiot, he was eating a bento one of a convenience store. ”

I nodded with an “I see” . At that time I thought of something.

The time when she met him. I see. It was a year ago ── When Hajime-kun came to live with me, was when he entered the Faerie War with Leatia-chan.

He kept it a secret from me for six months.

“Hey, I want a dish more.”

Leatia-chan held the empty plate. He finished very fast.

“Hm. There is still a little …. but it is the portion of Hajime-kun …… ”

“What Hajime? Well OK. But you should not leave anything to a guy like him. ”

“There is no remedy. Since you may return home with his hungry stomach. ”

“…… I’ve been thinking for a while.”

After putting a cup on the table, Leatia-chan took a deep breath.

“You like Hajime, right?”

Was stunned.

I almost spilled the soup I had in my mouth.

“QQ-!? What are you saying ?! To me I do not like that man for nothing! Not at all, I do not like at all! ”

“Okay, you can not fool me. It is obvious after seeing your attitude. ”

“Hey.”

“You thought you could hide it from me? Even the fairies can understand about these issues. ”

“Hey.”

“Being honest, all members of Black Fallen know.”

“Eeeehhh !?”

?! Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh !?

It is true!? Everybody knows!?

“When you and Hajime are not present, all they laugh about it. They say things like ‘Hitomi is very easy to read’ , ‘When do you declare?’,  ‘Unlucky in love’ , ‘Surely it is virgin’ , ‘ It looks like a schoolgirl in love’ , etc. ”

“Everyone is talking about it behind me !?”

“Those guys do nothing but talk about your emotional state.”

…… I’m a little confused.

On the one hand, I am happy that the aggressive environment among members is moving away … But to think that they would be making fun of our love story.

Teenagers are making fun of us, we have already passed 20 years.

“Well, it’s none of my business how will the relationship between you two. But still, I think I feel some curiosity about the subject. ”

While covering my face with shame, Leatia-chan still talking mercilessly.

“That subject is incomprehensible. I can not understand 80% of what it says. ”

“Well … it’s true.”

I can not deny that.

It has been that way since the days of high school.

“For example … Ah, it’s true. As a year ago. When I met such ── In other words, when I asked him to join the Faerie War … At that time, what do you think he said? ”

“Hey. What was that he say?”

The reaction Hajime-kun when he heard the Faerie War. To be frank, I have very curious. Without having to imitate his tone, Leatia-chan spoke simply and bluntly.

” ‘Finally, the reinforcement has begun, huh? He was about to end ‘ . ”

“……………”

“The first words after him to explain the system of the Faerie War were these. I did not understand that he was referring to that. ”

“… If. Me neither.”

“I really do not understand. The fact that you take care of it, I mean it is very brave, admirable or should I say? ”

“It’s not bothering me ……”

No, I think you can see it.

I have at his mercy, though I think it has a good expression.

Since I did not know what to say, I remained silent. Leatia-chan had also fallen silent. After a few seconds, I closed his eyes to think and said the following “… Hey” .

“I personally like you.”

“… Oh.”

The surprise confession made me wince. A girl (?) Had declared me his love.

“You have a good personality, are gentle, you’re very attentive, treat as an existence that is not human with Politely and properly listen to the others.”

“Eeee …” I smiled embarrassed.

“So I think you can be seen as an extraordinary human.”

“Ahaha …” I tried to smile.

“However, I am a fairy and you’re a human. You must not forget that. ”

Leatia-chan told me that.

“I’m not your ally. I’ll be part of the tale to the end. I will tell only the necessary information, but for the world, I can give unnecessary information. I hide several things and I conveniently lied several times. ── So you must understand the positions of each. ”

“…………”

Somehow, I felt that I was warning.

I’ll be in trouble if she relied heavily on her.

The relationship between fairies and people with powers in the Faerie War, I think it is similar to the relationship of the mangaka and their editors. It is similar to a business relationship.

The editor is the friend of mangaka yet. They strive to make good sleeves together.

However, when the work of mangaka does not sell, there is no guarantee that their relationship lasts.

In a relationship strictly business, not friends.

In the world of meritocracy, the person who has no skill is a failure.

In short, what Leatia-chan means is this.

But since she has expressed all that in words, I think Leatia-chan really is a good girl after all … I have no choice, although Leatia-chan has warned me about my thinking so optimistic. Hm. It’s hard.

“In this respect, Hajime is different from you. As such does not trust me at all. ”

Those words with a sense of truth, the incident reminded me yesterday.

The person suspected of dishonest acts of fairies was extremely uncontrollable Kiryuu Hajime.

“… Hm? Wait a minute. ──Si. Leatia speaks. ”

While Leatia-chan said that, I was floating in the air, showing me his back. He began to talk to someone while looking toward the wall.

Fairies often use a similar ability to telepathy to communicate.

Although I know that is the way we communicate fairies, for me, who am of the age of cell, see converse without putting anything in your ear, it is a rare thing to see.

Ah, but if the people of the time when there were no cell seen people now using cell phones, also would see so rare … As I thought about that …

“──¿Huh ?, wait, what are you saying ?! Did they not hear what I said ?! ”

A very shrill cry came through my ears.

“What do you mean you do not trust? You must be joking! I told them it was pointless to do that with System! ── Damn! As I make you mad! That group of fools! Those old do not understand the problems they are causing! ”

Leatia-chan looked very angry.

“Q-What happened ….?”

“… The plan of the Committee has been decided. The war will be suspended. They will bring together all people with powers to exterminate 「 F 」. It will be a fight with powers to end. ”

Hearing those words, he makes tilt your head.

Gather all people with powers. Half a year ago I heard that the number of participants in this war was about 1000. Today, that number has been halved. In short, approximately 500 people. Thus, even in the case of 「 F 」 ── No, still it would be impossible.

“… Does that help? System power is not something that can be overcome by simply increasing the number of opponents, right? ”

No, not that does not serve anything. Rather, it would be counterproductive. Since System is an existence created to defeat all powers.

“It will not do any … As Aki said, the power of System, albeit faced by all remaining participants, all would be easily defeated.”

“Then why…?”

“The top people do not believe in what Aki said. Not only do not believe in the result of the analysis performed by his power, they do not trust human Natsu Aki call. ”

“… Q-What do you mean?”

“Do not you realize? In other words, System has not done anything yet. His power has not yet been activated because it has not beaten anyone with power. ”

Having said that, I finally understood.

I see.

System ── not yet been released in the world.

He has no experience in battles. Even the full details of his power are not yet clear. Even it is not certain that their existence possible.

Although we know of its existence thanks to “Head Hunting”. The absolute data collection system.

In other words, it is a way to get spoilers. That gives us an early advantage.

Naturally, Leatia-chan has reported this to the Control Committee War. However, the Committee did not rely on this information.

Unlike us the information we trust our partner.

“… Leatia-chan, you believe him, right ?, the power of Aki-chan and Aki-chan too.”

“For now. There is no merit in saying that what Aki said was a lie. ”

“It is true.”

“Actually, something similar happened in the second Faerie War. On that occasion appeared irregular stock. It seems that the issue was resolved by bringing together all participants powers … So … ”

“Are they doing what they did in the past?”

“So it seems.”

Leatia-chan looked worried. It seemed a subordinate who was concerned about the actions of the head of your organization. It is similar to what happens in human society.

“… Ray. Zeion that damn, I wonder if he knew that things would come to this extreme. It was a good move, the Committee will conduct same concentration of people with powers as they once did in the past … and the place where all concentrate will be where System will crush them all at once … I have to think about what steps to take … ”

“So what Hajime-kun said you tried ── about that Black Fallen take care of「 F 」, was right after all, Leatia-chan?”

I remembered what Hajime-kun said yesterday, so try to ask. Leatia-chan had a bitter expression, but after a while, she gave up and I accept it with “Well, yes.”

“When I talked to my bosses, I thought there might be a possibility that distrust. Therefore, the best he could do was make Hajime destroy 「 F 」 … ”

Then, as if talking to herself.

“… I thought this guy could do it somehow.”

“…………”

“Ahh …. There is no alternative. I really have to bow my head before Hajime … I hate it enough. The Committee’s decision and has spread to all the fairies, but until people start moving with powers …. Perhaps it is not until two days. I must do something by then …… ”

“Two days … In two days, all participants attacked the base of「 F 」…”

Although of course, there may be people who do not want to participate in this attack. When hundreds of people attacked 「 F 」 ── system rock paper scissors System will begin.

If by that date, Hajime-kun does algo──

“S-However, Leatia-chan … Although it is Hajime-kun, System is …”

“What? Does this guy does not have the same strength? ”

“No, that was his usual arrogance ……”

“Just kidding. Well, if he loses, me too. Being honest … If Hajime is responsible for preventing the revolt of 「 F 」, it would also be considered my triumph. Likewise the contrary, if that guy did a suicide attack and lost without my permission, it would be my responsibility. ”

“Being honest, huh? …”

Leatia-chan had thought very well.

“… Well, now I call Hajime.”

Having said that, Leatia-chan returned to his previous position, facing the wall. It seems that does not want to see talking telepathically front.

Hajime-kun seems to have taken his cell with him. Leatia-chan seems to be saying the same thing he told me. The place where it ends is,

“──¿Huh? Hey? Are you sure?”

He raised his voice slightly.

“No … If you want, then fine. Yes. So, I request. ”

Telepathy Leatia-chan finished and turned in my direction. He had a somewhat convinced expression.

“What Hajime-kun said?”

“It will.”

“Hey? It will? … Do you mean to destroy 「 F 」? ”

Looking at me, Leatia-chan nodded.

“He sent straight to hell.”

… That is his phrase emblem. This is serious.

“I do not understand … I really do not understand this guy. Yesterday, he said … ”

“Well … It Hajime-kun, do things depending on how you feel.”

“Ah, really I hate having to charge this guy … Someone like that should die.”

Leatia-chan was complaining at the table. It swayed from side to side, it seems to have had much accumulated stress.

Hajime-kun said he would fight 「 F 」.

Between yesterday and today, I wonder what it was exactly what happened.

“Hey, Leatia-chan. ¿Hajime-kun told you where I was? ”

I stood up from the table. I let the dishes soak and prepared to leave.

“You have not told me where I was … But hear the word ‘order’ , you know if there is a nearby restaurant?”

Restaurant. Since Hajime-kun said he was going to high school, it would make if it were closer to eat at a restaurant … Yes. Surely this in the old family restaurant.

“Sorry, Leatia-chan. I’ll pop out. ”

* * *

I was in my car to the old family restaurant. On the way, I called several times, but Hajime-kun did not respond. Maybe it was because I had a commitment or maybe there is no particular reason. had since changed his mind 180 degrees from yesterday, I was a little worried.

Skies in, you’ve been doing in less than 24 hours?

Although there is the possibility that by “fad” or “instinct” … although it may be so ── may also not.

I am so curious.

I wonder if there’s something in high school Senkou.

I wonder what he wanted to talk to Satomi-sensei.

Or perhaps there will ── gone to someone else?

Someone who has been able to change opinión──

While he was on his way to the family restaurant, my mind was filled with various things. In that, I saw Hajime-kun, who was walking on the sidewalk. I stepped on the brake quickly and honked the horn to get their attention.

He noticed me with a surprised face and got in the car immediately.

“Good moment. He was about to call you. ”

“So you had answered me ……”

“Sorry Sorry. It is a small meeting I had intended. ”

A meeting intended?

“Oh it’s true. Today I do not need dinner. I’ve eaten enough just now in the family restaurant. ”

“Hey. I had already prepared dinner … ”

“I’ll eat in the morning.”

“Hm …. But, what money did you pay? Did you have money, Hajime-kun? ”

“No problem, I went and let the account to the guy I was.”

“You did what!? Th-This is serious! Hajime-kun! Go back now and regrésale your money! ”

I stretched my hand to the glove that was in the passenger seat. But that, my hand was held, stopping her.

“Stop. Do not do something so insensitive. ”

…. No, it has nothing to do with being insensitive. It is a matter of common sense.

“He reunion with ‘that guy’ should be a little later.”

“… ‘That guy’ ? Who were you together? ”

Without thinking, I asked him that question. So Hajime-kun made a very pronounced smile.

“Guiltia No Jurai.”

It was what he said.

I … I probably have a terribly strange facial expression. I’m sure it’s the same expression when I hear a strange language.

“It’s one of ‘Virgin Child’ .”

“Ah , “  he gave me a big surprise.

Virgin Child.

Are 4 people plus an elementary school student as part of the club high school literature Senkou.

They (except for one person) are being our kouhais.

… Give the group a name of another person I not think it was a good idea, but there is no remedy, since we are talking about Hajime-kun.

They seem to be a group of people with powers.

In addition, they appear to be a group with very powerful abilities.

However ── they are not participating in the Faerie War.

I have not heard the details, but they are special guys who have been isolated from the war by unavoidable circumstances.

They seem to be in charge of Leatia-chan at the moment, however, the literature club members do not know about the existence of Leatia-chan, nor know of the existence of fairies or the Faerie War.

Leatia-chan has isolated the instructions of the Committee. They are an irregular group.

That’s what I heard.

However ── meet one of ‘Virgin Child’ , really did not think I would meet someone like that .

Guil … .algo, and I’ve forgotten.

“You went to see that guy?”

“No, I did not mean to see it. In reality today, my purpose was to see Satomi-sensei. But who would have thought that I would find ── with one of ‘Virgin Child’ . The conqueror of chaos who takes “Dark and Dark” in his body. ‘Lord of Thanatos’ , ‘Kill Crime’ , ‘Dark Rain’ , ‘Bloody Darkness’ , ‘Cosmic Zero’ … and many more, the boy war heaven sent many names. He, and he alone, is exactly who’ve been buscando── ”

It was not possible to understand everything, as he said several things. I could only give a small sigh.

── Hajime-kun was smiling.

It was a terribly cruel and at the same time innocent smile. It was exactly like the smile of a child.

He continued talking to himself, as if performing a spell.

The switch appears to have fully activated.

His chuuni mode was clearly noticeable.

As if resonating with something.

As if howling.

His Chunibyou was activated.

The real Kiryuu Hajime ── Kiryuu Heldkaiser Luci First, is the I’m seeing now.

“Ah, Hajime-kun. It is true.”

To bring it back from his world of delusions, I proceeded to hasten the conversation.

“A moment heard some Leatia-chan ago … you fight against「 F 」?”

“──¿Hm? So now you hear. “Hajime-kun spoke as if he expected it . “It is true. I decided to crush 「 F 」. ”

“Why? If yesterday were against … Even Leatia-chan, I only asked because I had nothing to lose. ”

“However, I did not refuse me.”

“……………”

“One of the things I like best , in the end it was impossible. That person who asked me because I had nothing to lose, I replied with an ‘OK’  just because I wanted to . ”

Do not bother to respond seriously. I learned that very well.

“Ka, Ka. Actually I thought of several things. for example, letting System crush all insects there. Since it would be better to fight with System when their power has increased to the maximum. ”

However, Hajime-kun said.

“The moment Leatia contacted me was very bad ── No, it was very good.”

“The moment……”

“In front of that guy, he could not be a coward.”

In short, I wanted to look good in front of Guil-something, I wonder if it was so.

As always, or always tries to look like a divine being covered with gold.

“Hitomi. Fallen calls all Black. ”

I held my breath and took a breath. Finally it was time to fight.

A total war between 「 F 」 ── and Black Fallen thought that this would be, but Hajime-kun kept talking and said something unexpected.

“Tell all members ” do nothing “ . I will fight alone against 「 F 」. ”

“Ehhhhh, W-Why?”

I’m speechless. It will act on their own. Fight alone? Since I talked to Leatia-chan, I had already prepared my mind to fight.

“… Ah, is it a measure against the power of System? To leave not easily wake up, you go forward and we will be in the retaguardia── ”

“Of course not. I decided to face it alone without help from anyone. I’m not letting other people involved. By the way, I want to play Donjara at the base. ”

“Donjara …”

“Recently, I am interested in that.”

Despite not being able to follow his words. Hajime-kun kept moving.

“I’ve been acting much like the leader of an organization. I’m going to enjoy playing alone after so long. ”

… What are you talking about?

You do not seem to be the leader of an organization.

Did you forgot conflict and yesterday?

“Sometimes being free from all kinds of restrictions is not bad, is equal to the true self …”

Today has been full of joy. He was talking to himself

Hajime-kun ── no longer looking at me.

“… According to the ‘Divine Comedy’ of Dante, burning flames reached higher and higher, to return to heaven. And in the deepest part of hell, the point where gravity meets all the stars, the fallen angel who was banished from heaven is enclosed … Fire and Gravity. I see the power of the rise and fall power. These powers are as opposite as much as can be. All this, I wonder if this was the work of fate by the law of causality inherited from the times of the dioses── ”

Those black eyes and crimson were full of uncontrolled joy.

Those eyes, not looking over here.

I was not looking at me, I looked away.

Then, Hajime-kun got out of the car in a proper place and went somewhere.

It seems that intends to carry out his “act of playing solo” now.

The deadline for all people with powers are to meet two days. In other words, if not destroy 「 F 」 tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, System end the war.

In other words, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, Hajime-kun destroy 「 F 」.

“……………”

If I said I’m not worried, I’d be lying.

But why? I can not imagine that he is defeated. Hajime Kiryuu defeat all opponents in a brutal with a smile, it is easy to imagine that situation.

How to say it, because I’m not fit for combat, there is a limit to what I can do.

He is a man who can not stop and can not be stopped while I’m just a burden that comes along.

So, I decided to buy the Donjara who asked me Hajime-kun and bring it to the base. Tomorrow and tomorrow, we’ll play together.

──Finalmente, reinforcement has begun, huh? He was about to end.

As he walked toward the base, his words came to my mind.

In the media industry, such as publishers and TV stations, I think that “strengthening” is a term used when you have to take steps to support series that are not popular.

Manga and TV series, whose popularity is declining, are reinforced by introducing new developments and twists in the story, which can help regain popularity. Introduce some fan service also helps.

For example, a manga that began with the comedy genre and change everyday life to a genre of battles before one realizes. That would be the best example of reinforcement that can be given.

So that’s what Hajime-kun meant strengthening? What does it mean?

Although Leatia-chan said he did not understand ── surely if you understand.

──Escucha, Hitomi. Life is like a novel that can only be read once.

Those were the words of Hajime-kun in high school. He always compared life to a novel.

Its very existence ── All his experiences, he saw them as part of their own history.

Then surely what he meant by reinforcement definitely concerned the reinforcement to support his life.

──Hace one year.

Some day, the usual life of Kiryuu Hajime was embroiled in battles with super powers.

The daily life of Kiryuu Hajime it must be simple and ordinary suddenly became a battle with superpowers.

Strengthening supporting life are the battles with super powers.

So what did he mean end it?

The end of life naturally means death.

In other words, what Kiryuu Hajime planned to do with his boring everyday life era──

“…… Ugh.”

I do not want to think about that…!

Of course, this is an assumption. The real intention of Hajime-kun may be totally different. Just because he was not involved in battles with super powers, no reason to think it would kill himself.

However ── I think it’s possible. In Kiryuu Hajime, there is that danger.

Ah … This is useless.

Since the days of high school, nothing has changed.

The more you try to approach Kiryuu Hajime, he goes further and further.

No matter how spread my hands to heaven.

It’s like the fog.

Although it is as elusive as a cloud, he is not in a place as high as the clouds. Since I can achieve if I extend my hand. This is bad.Is suitable even think of touching it, her wet clothes sticking to your skin, slowly recorded in my mind.

In order to be closer to him, including a war that did not know nada──

While I am thinking about it wistfully, through the door of the bar.

Wham! I heard a dry sound.

In the corner of the room, where the darts were, someone was playing.

He was a guy who wore the uniform of high school Senkou.

Lanzo was holding dart. However, the dart does not hit the target, hit the wall. The dart fell to the floor, wham! making a slight sound when falling.

“Ahh. This is not good. ”

He was a kid who did not know.

He was a boy handsome. It definitely was the perfect word to describe it, as it had a beautiful face. Her long hair was tied behind.It was as tall as me, which is a somewhat small measure to a boy.

“I’ve never been good at things how are you. Whether video games or card games, instead of playing, I’ve always preferred to see playing the other from the side. ”

While coughed up indifferently, he started collecting darts. When I finish tidying darts, he turned his gaze to me, who was standing at the entrance.

“It’s pretty funny, seeing what other people do from the side.”

He smiled sweet way.

Instantly my mind went on alert. What makes here a guy I do not know? He seems to know this place, it seems to know Fallen Black.

“Nice to meet you. Since you’re here, I assume you’re Kiryuu Hajime friend, right? ”

As I remained silent, he continued talking.

“E-It’s true … Who are you ….? Why are you here?”

Could it be a new enemy powers who comes to attack? I immediately took a defensive position.

“Ahaha, please do not be so nervous. I’m just a normal person. I am nothing more than a minor to a character Mob existence in April . ”

Speaking with a teasing tone, “It is true, for now, I should introduce” the handsome boy continued.

“I’m the thirteenth of the 12 wings of darkness – Fallen Black. I’m ‘ Innocent On-Looker’  ── Sagami Shizumu. ”

“…… Uh!”

The thirteenth member.

It was ── wing which I knew nothing.

“But you can call me Sagamin.”

The handsome boy began to smile.

It was a “smile” calm and lively, seemed trying to look good, it was a terribly innocent smile.