Hana was so shocked as she heard that from Aikari. But at the same time, she somehow feels glad to hear that. She doesn't know who Aikari are in the other world. But as from what she saw, she was so sure that Aikari was someone with an honest heart to help someone. But why did Aikari want to do so?
Hana then just smiled and she then held Aikari's hand tighter.
"This feels nice. Just both of us here. But, the world won't make its step if it is just us, right?"
"It's a lie to say that I don't love you. Even with just a little encounter, those feelings are real. I know that you're hard on confessing something as you might think it might be complicated for the others."
Aikari blushed as he heard that. Because that was exactly what usually happens in his life. How did Hana know that? Is there something he doesn't get it about Hana? Or did Hana actually know everything about Quantum World?
But as Hana saw Aikari blush from that, she was so sure what she had said did affect Aikari. So she then looked at Aikari with a calm face and said.
"This world. I'm so sure that you're certain of ending it. Because you're really enjoying your time here, right? But there are always things to end."
When Hana said that to Aikari, Aikari could see a picture of Ardia inside of Hana. It just made him smile and happy to see that. What Hana said is true. That shouldn't be a reason for him not to end everything. Plus, if it happens to be so, it just shows everyone how selfish he is, and he doesn't want to be like that. He didn't want to be a selfish person. Because he knows that will change him. If a change is going to happen, then he was hoping that it would be a change of himself who cares about everyone and wanted to make everyone happy. As his promise to Ardia.
Aikari then told Hana that he understood what Hana meant by that. But currently, the threat they are coming to them, it was something that even he didn't know from where did it came from. He wasn't sure the true target of that new threat, but he would do his best to make sure nothing happens.
As Hana heard that, she then smiled and she ended the spell and everything turned normal. They're now standing in the street of the kingdom again and by all of a sudden, Hana hugs Aikari tightly.
Aikari was so shocked by that action, but he didn't just stand silently there and hug Hana back, and he knew that Hana was going to say something. So he just waited for it.
Hana released Aikari after a minute and she then told Aikari that she knew what kind of threat that they're facing there. But since their current world is being controlled by a certain system. She wasn't able to eliminate it. So the way they could settle the thing there is just by eliminating the true threat there by themselves. So the system could be deleted. Since it was not a data that permanently belongs there.
Hana could say it would be safe for now as the things haven't gone wrong yet. But if it happens, then Hana doesn't know how far it will go. In order to create the world that contains both of their wishes, they must eliminate the program. But the problem is, the program hasn't shown itself yet. So it was up to them to find it and eliminate it for now. They weren't sure what it was planning for, but it would surely be something that seems impossible for them to beat.
Hana then giggled and said "Our life, it looks like a game, right?" Aikari agreed so, and he then told Hana that he agreed with it. But it's not a game where you can joke in it. It was a game that every second counted like their life. Because dying there means a death since it could cause their brain to die.
Hana agreed with what did Aikari said, and she even said that it reminds her of something. But for now, they should focus on what they're going to do and what is going to happen. Because what happens this time isn't just going to affect them, but it might involve everyone inside of that world. Because there is nowhere they can run to
Maybe the world could be turned into a battlefield or worse.
So they have to watch themselves.
As Hana and Aikari have done talking about that, suddenly they saw Ariel and Hiro are walking near there. Both of them seem to be holding a new weapon, and they were so shocked as they saw Aikari was there, and it seems like Aikari is close with the woman he is talking to.
They then go to Aikari to talk with him, but they couldn't help but be shocked as they saw how beautiful Hana is. Which they were thinking that it must be a reason why Aikari are trying to pick that girl up. But they thought that Aikari already had Hirumi. So it's weird for them.
Anyway, they just threw those thoughts away and they then looked at Aikari and asked "Are you walking by yourself? Can you help us? Because this is really heavy..." Aikari looked at them and he then saw that they were carrying like a lot of backpacks in a cart they were pushing together. Plus, with their weapon they're carrying around. It explains why they're asking for a help.
Aikari then agreed on helping them and he then went over the cart to push it together, but then Ariel and Hiro then told Aikari that they would take care of the cart. So Hiro then gave his weapon to Aikari and said that they just want him to help them carry their weapon. So Aikari got it and he then held Hiro's weapon with him.
Aikari did ask Ariel for his weapon, but when Ariel was about to pass his weapon to Aikari, Hana then went to Ariel and took the weapon from him and said "Here, let me help you."
Ariel just flushed as he saw Hana get close to her and offer him a help. But he just passed his weapon to Hana even though he heard Aikari say that he can carry their weapon on his own and Hana doesn't need to help them.
But Hana disagreed with that, and she then said that it wouldn't be fair if it was just them who did it. Because she also wants to help them.
Aikari got it and he then began to head off to the castle with Hana beside him, meanwhile Hiro and Ariel are pulling the cart together.
As they're pulling the cart, they lowered their voices and talked with each other.
"That woman did look beautiful. Don't you think?"
As when did Ariel ask Hiro that, Hiro just couldn't believe his ears. He did agree with what did Ariel said, but that was not what they should look for there. Plus, Hiro was so sure his partner would hit him hard if she knew he had watched another girl like that.
Ariel then understood it, and he then told Hiro that it was true. But maybe it is just because of she knew it. Ariel was then about to put more words, but Hiro stopped him by saying "Cut it off. Before I make you pull this thing alone." Ariel then pouts and tells Hiro that he understands that.
So with that, they all then head to the castle without any stop
While they're on their way there, Aikari looked at Hana and just wondered how will the others would react when they saw her in the castle. But maybe they will be shocked by her. Since it was almost a dawn, maybe Hikari would greet her up and ask her to join the dinner.
Just thinking about it, just make Aikari get excited by it.
After a long walk, they then arrived at the castle. The guards saw Ariel and Hiro are pulling the cart together. Knowing that it is full of the iron part that they picked up from the dangerous zone, the guards quickly helped them up and transported the part to where did it should be for the inspection and materializing.
As they passed the item, Ariel and Hiro then went to Aikari and Hana to pick their weapon back. They both thanked Aikari and Hana for their help and Ariel then went and rested first, meanwhile Hiro talked with Aikari and Hana.
"Um... Since we're here, why don't you two join us at a table for the dinner? It won't take that long, I hope you don't mind."
Hana then smiled and told Hiro that she would gladly accept that. Hearing that, Hiro then invited them inside. But a second before they head in, suddenly they heard a step.
Aikari turned towards the sound of the step and he then saw Hirumi with Arithia. Arithia was so weird as she saw Hana there. On the other hand, somehow Hirumi looked stressed as she saw Hana with Aikari. Aikari was so weird about that and he then wondered that maybe they just tired that they're so stressed up. So Aikari then called for Hirumi.
"Hirumi, welcome back. What a coincidence that you're here too."
Hirumi then walked to Aikari in the same expression and asked "Just what do you think you're doing, huh?" Aikari could feel and see that Hirumi was actually jealous to see that he was alone with Hana. They both are also tired and it looks like they have done a lot of things together other than just walking there casually.
Aikari then told Hirumi to calm down and hear about what he was going to say, but Hirumi just looked away in a pout and then says "I know I'm not that much... But I can do it too, you know?" Aikari was so weird as he heard that. He really doesn't get it what Hirumi means by that, and he then asks Hirumi what she means by that. So in a furious way, Hirumi then quickly pointed at Hana's chest and said in anger.
"I KNOW I'M NOT THAT BIG. BUT IF YOU WANT, I CAN JUST MAKE IT LIKE HER, YOU KNOW? Also, don't make it look like I don't know what's in your mind!!"
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Those words just make Aikari shocked and stay silent for a while. Because it's really out of topic about what he thought it was. Meanwhile, Hana just watched from afar and smiled in curiosity.
Aikari then told Hirumi that he just happened to walk next to Hana and that she walked with him to there. Plus, they're helping Hiro and Ariel before. It's not like they're walking together without a reason or for another reason.
But somehow, Hirumi doesn't accept that reason, and she then pouts. Aikari did try to tell her that it isn't like what she was thinking. Meanwhile, Hana just watched from afar and asked herself.
"Um... I could understand if she is jealous of seeing us together. But there's no need to mention that I guess..."
Hana then calmly walked towards Hirumi and said, "You suddenly look weird. Are you okay?" Hirumi then gazed at Hana and said in a cold voice "Yes, I am. Thanks for asking." Hana then just somehow got hit by that. She really doesn't know how she should handle this situation, but she then just accepts it and stands there in silence as Aikari continues to explain to Hirumi about what did happened there.
But as they're all being noisy, Hana stepped back and suddenly a certain feeling was coming into her. She doesn't get it, but it doesn't feel easy. It looks like something is about to happen. Hana then began to think a lot of possibilities there until Arithia put her hand on Hana's shoulder and said.
"They're truly in trouble... Let's head inside and let them settle this out, okay?"
Arithia smiled at Hana as she said that. Seeing those smiles just makes Hana forget about everything and she then heads inside with Arithia.
Throwing all of those weird thoughts. Like what is about to happen and is it just her who was able to feel it?
Is the time have come? For the real trouble.