Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 120: Intimacy

Saying so, Charlotte intimately took Rio's hand.

「Because it seems like you are tired from the evening party, please take a good rest Satsuki-sama. All right, we'll excuse us 」

After showing off her sweet and smiling face, Charlotte then turned around as she pulled on Rio's arm.

Satsuki was looking at a series of events with a dumbfounded face but,

「WHA！ WW-WAIT AMINUTE!」

He quickly called out to Rio and Charlotte.

Therupon, Charlotte stopped her legs as if she had expected Satsuki to stop her from the start.

「Ya, what's up?」

A grin appeared on Charlotte's face.

「For a girl to invite a guy into their own room at a time like this, isn't it something awesome right? Uhm 」

This was a rare thing for Satsuki who was usually smart to stutter with her words.

「Fufufu, it's okay. Because Haruto-sama is a real man like my brother 」

Charlotte replied while pulling Rio's arm.

After which, Satsuki's brows twitched hearing his words.

「YOU CAN'T. Haruto-kun might lose control of himself if I leave him alone with a cute girl. As your senior in terms of age, a forbidden ual relationship is not something I can let pass 」

Satsuki stated that in a clear tone.

「ual illegal …………. A connection？ But I want to talk to Haruto-sama ………. . 」

Charlotte tilted her head with a troubled face.

「A-Not that you can't do that by all means. But, being just the two of you at a time like this might not be a good thing for the two of you. Right, Haruto-kun. You'd think so if you were right oniichan her？ 」[TL: How about the case the night before yesterday ??]

Satsuki told Charlotte the reason and then quickly looked towards Rio.

Deep down, He agreed with what he said but, for some reason Rio felt the earth-shattering pressure emanating from Satsuki.

「You-Yes. Correct . As expected, being alone with Grandmother Charlotte's little daughter ……………. Should we change our place and go along with others ………. 」

Rio retaliated while feeling the cold piercing along his spine.

"I saw . Then, will you come with us as well, Satsuki-sama？ 」

Charlotte nonchalantly gave such advice.

「U-Uhn. Well, if you say so, it's inevitable. I'll join 」[TL: Is this the birth" Chorotsuki "?]

Section 3

Satsuki nodded in agreement to Charlotte's invitation.

Although Satsuki was amazed at why she felt a sense of relief in her heart while feeling relief within her, She decided to push that thought into a corner of her mind.

After that, they decided to meet in Charlotte's room after changing into clothes, so Satsuki will return to her own room to change her clothes while Rio will also return to his own room.

Rio himself who was wearing a knight outfit for a casual movement to the side, Satsuki couldn't feel relaxed as she was still wearing a dress that limited your movements.

And then after they changed each other's clothes, they decided to throw a party after a night party in Charlotte's room.

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Around that time, Miharu and the others who finished changing their clothes had already returned to their own rooms.

Since it seemed that Lilyana also had something to discuss with Francois after this, Takahisa escorted her to the king's office.

On the other hand, perhaps because this was their first experience attending a night party, Aki and Masato were attacked by drowsiness as if their tensed rope had finally broken.

「Goodnight, neechan and others also」

Masato headed to the room assigned to him while letting out a huge yawn with sleepy eyes.

It made one wonder how many bedrooms were in the room where Takahisa and the others were staying when excluding the living room.

"Good night"

Miharu and Aki are replying to Masato. And then, when Masato entered his room, he,

「Should we sleep too?」

Aki asked Miharu.

「Uhn. I want to wait longer. I haven't been sleepy 」

「Are you waiting for oniichan to return?」

「U-Uhn. You just said that you're sleepy, Aki-chan. You don't have to wait for me and go straight to bed, you know 」

Miharu's replying with an awkward smile.

At that moment, a pensive expression appeared on Aki's face as if she suddenly got a good idea, though,

「What is it？ Then I'll go first ……………. . 」

He said so with a smile blooming on his face.

「Yes. Good night"

"Good night . Please convey my respect to oniichan 」

Aki smiled happily as she entered her room unhindered.

And then, Miharu heaved a sigh of relief when she was the only one left in the living room.

He sat on a chair in the middle of the living room as if waiting for someone to come visit.

1 second to 10 seconds, and then 1 minute passed as he continued to wait.

After that, Miharu suddenly stood up as she started walking back and forth in the room with a restless expression.

Section 4

He kept recalling the previous event during the evening party as he continued to walk restlessly inside the room.

The location of the event was on a certain quiet balcony in the castle just below the starry sky and blessed by moonlight.

（I, just received a confession of love, right. Besides from Haruto-san ..........）.

Just then, Rio looked at Miharu with a serious look in his eyes.

――I love you, Ayase Miharu-san.

He may say "I love you" many times but, it is a simple and honest confession that leaves implications and meaning behind and without pretense.

Miharu also received some love confessions after she entered high school.

Some confessed while looking embarrassed, some confessed with indirect expressions as if he was not confident, some confessed in a commanding voice, some confessed by telling him various reasons why they loved him――.

Rio's confession echoed deep in his heart more than those who confessed in front of him.

That simple confession happened.

Although it might depend on each person's reaction, he inadvertently felt happy for such a confession.

Suffice it to state that he is the only one in this whole world.

But, he could fully understand her love.

（My heart is still pounding fast .......

Miharu confirmed her heartbeat by putting her hands on her.

His heartbeat was extremely hard as if it was about to burst out from his chest, the heat flowing out from his heart spreading throughout his body.

Miharu sighed deeply and deeply with flushed cheeks as the pain in her heart stopped.

（I wonder if Haruto-san won't come to visit）

It has been quite a while since the evening party ended but, I wonder what Haruto-san is doing now.

Miharu thought so while staring at the room door.

But, no matter how many times passed, Rio did not come to visit.

OmetSomething he wanted to tell me. This is an embarrassing story but, will you hear the continuation of my story later？

Rio said the words that only Miharu could hear after Aki and the others broke through to the balcony.

I wonder what he wants to tell me, when he will come, what the story goes on.

Miharu couldn't help but worry about it.

Whether I sleep, wake up or, reincarnate, you are the one I love.

Those words echoed deep in Miharu's mind.

（She said "Reborn" right .........）.

That means, maybe Rio knew about Miharu in his previous life.

Rio introduced himself as Haruto when they first met in this world.

The name resounded deeply in Miharu's heart due to the resemblance of her name to Amakawa Haruto that she missed so much.

Section 5

There were even times when Rio's image reflected Haruto's image.

But, it was just a mere testimony and was not inherent in his consciousness.

Because, such a coincidence could not have happened because Amakawa haruto was supposed to be on earth at this time.

The coincidence where Amakawa Haruto reincarnated in this world and then grew up to reach adulthood is almost impossible.

He always reminded himself not to compare the resemblance between Amakawa Haruto and Rio.

Because doing so was disrespectful to both of them.

But, there is still a possibility that Rio, or Haruto is actually his childhood friend, Amakawa Haruto.

Although Amakawa Haruto died in his dream, he might be reborn as the current Haruto――

There was no way she could treat the events that happened in her dream as real things but, Miharu started to consider the possibility of such things happening due to Rio's confession.

（I can't understand this anymore. Is Haruto-san ............ Actually Haru-kun?）

Miharu was standing still in the middle of the room with a confused face.

She disappeared like a child.

But, If Rio turns out Amakawa Haruto――

If that was true then there were many things he wanted to say to her.

Words are not enough to convey that.

Because the answer is as clear as day.

He wanted to meet Rio soon to hear the continuation of his story.

Maybe you've forgotten about it but, on a certain day 9 years ago―― ――

He almost missed those words due to the arrival of Aki who broke through the most important part but, Haruto would probably tell him the continuation of the story.

Rio with a seemingly frightened expression reappeared in Miharu's mind.

When he was worried about such an event, the door of the room opened.

Miharu's body trembled while looking towards the door.

"………… . You are still awake 」

The one who entered the room was Takahisa.

He looked at Miharu with a confused expression.

「Uhn …………………. Welcome back"

Miharu sighed as if her body lost its power while welcoming Takahisa.

His attitude was a mixture of relief and disappointment.

「How about Aki and Masato?」

「They sleep in the room. Aren't you tired of standing like that for a long time 」

"You're right………… . . 」

A brief silence descended into the room.

Due to the somewhat awkward atmosphere, there was no conversation between them.

「Should I brew tea for you?」

Miharu asked Takahisa.

"Ah yes . I will accept the offer ………. 」

At Takahisa's request, Miharu will head towards the simple kitchen built in the room.

Within a few minutes, the tea was finished and he took it to the living room.

「This is dia」

"Thank you……"

Section 6

After placing the tea pot on the table along with kotori, Takahisa sipped the tea on his cup.

"………… . Just like the one made by Fril 」

Takahisa's recounting his impression in amazement.

Fril is Lilyana's servant.

Once, Takahisa tried to drink tea made by someone other than Fril.

But, the tea made by that person was clearly different and even lower in taste than the one usually made by Fril.

Even though they use the same tea.

「........ Because someone taught me how to brew tea」

Miharu told Takahisa with a timid expression.

「…………. Is that Haruto-san？ 」

Takahisa asked with a stiff tone.

「Uhn」

Miharu nodded while smiling gently.

"I saw………… . . 」

Takahisa's showing a grin of wrath.

So, ten minutes passed while they were talking briefly.

Before long, even such a conversation stopped when ten minutes passed.

「Hey, is it past time for you to sleep properly?」

So after some time had passed, Takahisa suddenly advised her to sleep because he could not bear the awkward silence.

"…………… Yes . But I'm not sleepy yet. What about you Takahisa-kun？ 」

「…………. I'll wait until Lilyana comes back 」

「So that's how it is. You have a very good relationship with Lilyana-sama 」

Miharu told him as she smiled gently at him.

「No！ You are wrong .................... Well, you are right」

Although she was about to deny it immediately, Takahisa timidly agreed to it when Lilyana's smiling face suddenly appeared in his mind.

Miharu stared in amazement at her reaction.

"What's the problem?"

Miharu chuckled as if she found that her reaction was funny.

"It's okay………… . You should sleep. Because it is better to lie down even if you are not sleepy 」

Section 7

Miharu hated when Takahisa said so but,

「Yes. You're right………… . . I'll lie in my bed for a while. Good night"

He nodded with a hateful face and then headed to the bedroom where Aki was sleeping.

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The party after the evening party held in Charlotte's room lasted nearly an hour.

The pleasant conversation lasted for an hour that was due to Charlotte's insistence regretting the fact that it was almost time to end their party, they planned to chat more the next morning.

Thus, Rio and Satsuki left Charlotte's room with worn-out expressions, when it was just the two of them,

「Hey, aren't you going to visit Miharu-chan and the other rooms after this？ Is there something you should say to them correctly?」

Satsuki suddenly asked him that question.

「Yes, I want to visit them tonight if possible. But, maybe they have fallen asleep 」[TL: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO]

「That's because Haruto-kun is always hugged by Sharl-chan kan」

Satsuki said that while pursing her lips.

「Is, so？ As I thought」

"What are you talking about . No matter how you look at it from any angle, she always sticks to you 」

Satsuki's staring at Rio who replied without any confidence with a confused face.

「…………. I don't know that we look like that from a third-party point of view 」

「That's because you saved him when he was almost attacked by those thieves. Don't you think that the person protecting her is really an amazing man？ 」

Satsuki said those words in a slightly blunt tone while observing Rio's reaction.

「No, if it is to protect him, there are also other knights right? . So I really don't know about his reaction ...... 」.

「A ~ h, yup. I saw…………… . I see"

Satsuki smiled wryly at the natural reaction from Rio.

And like that, even though Satsuki fixed her gaze on Rio with a confused expression, it felt like she was glaring at him but, it was probably just her imagination.

「Well, it's okay to leave it like that. So, what are you gonna do？ Are you going to visit them or not？ 」

Satsuki asked again after sighing.

「Then we go. There's something I want to give him. If it's okay with you, we have to come to my room first？ 」

Rio answered immediately.

"Of course"

Section 8

Satsuki nodded at him and thus they headed to the room where Miharu and the others were.

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「Not this Haruto-sama and Satsuki-sama. May I ask your business？ 」

After arriving at the room where Miharu and the others were resting, the female knight who was also Lilyana and Takahisa's bodyguard went to ask Rio and Satsuki.

「We want to meet Takahisa-kun and the others, will you tell them that we are coming?」

「Of course. Wait a minute 」

After Satsuki told her business, the female knight, Kiara entered the room while saying 「Excuse」.

The person waiting in front of the room was Satsuki, Rio and the other bodyguard, Alice.

The guards of the Galward royal palace also performed their night watch duties.

A few dozen seconds later the door opened for a second time.

「Sorry to keep you waiting, senpai」

The one who appeared to greet them was Takahisa.

He threw a momentary suspicious look at Rio and Satsuki as if suspecting something.

But, he immediately smiled tiredly.

「Sorry for coming late at night. The truth is we wanted to leave right after the evening party ended but there was a small thing we had to attend. Are Miharu-chan and the others still awake？ 」

Satsuki asked with an apologetic expression.

"…………… . They're already asleep, probably because they're not used to the 」 night party

Takahisa replied with a gloomy expression.

Aki and Masato fell asleep soon after returning from the evening party and might even be in a deep sleep at the moment.

But, she was a bit uneasy in regards to Miharu since she was still awake until a moment ago.

She might feel awkward when it was just the two of them, although Takahisa went to her room and asked if she had already slept, not much time had passed.

That was why regarding whether he had slept or was still awake, Takahisa had no knowledge of it.

Answering that question scared him.

「A ~ h, looks like we're a little late. How else would you like?

Satsuki said that with regret in her tone.

Because they had already guessed that maybe Miharu and the others had already fallen asleep, so she wasn't really discouraged when that became a reality.

「………. Yes, my apology 」

Takahisa apologized with an awkward face.

「It's not like you need to apologize to me, right. Are you the only one awake, Takahisa-kun？ 」

Satsuki asked with a wry smile.

Section 9

"Yes nih . Lily was having a brief discussion with the king. So I will wait until he returns ………. 」

Takahisa's nodding at Satsuki.

「If that's the case, we have no choice but to come again tomorrow afternoon」

Rio shrugged his shoulders while saying so.

「Should we do that」

Satsuki nodded while sighing regretfully.

「Do you have some things to attend tomorrow morning?」

Takahisa asked them.

「Yup, we have plans for a tea party with Shar-. So we will come visit in the afternoon 」

「Actually we will also check the magic ship in the morning for Masato and the others. I was thinking of bringing senpai and the others as well, but, it seems like it can't be true 」

"It seems so . Sorry"

「It was nothing because it was a sudden plan because Masato who was interested in it

Takahisa shook his head in denial while smiling wryly at her.

「Do you know that you can really go with them, Satsuki-san?」

Rio said that to the slightly depressed Satsuki.

After which, Satsuki glared at Rio,

「And let you have fun alone with Sharl-chan?」

So he asked.

「No, I didn't mean it that way ……… It's not that I won't be able to meet them tomorrow like how I can't meet them tonight because there's no need to meet me and unlike Satsuki-san can always be with them 」

Rio explained while making a little excuse.

Although Satsuki was a little amazed by the unexpected words,

「A-Not that I can't meet them, alright」

Replied while turning his face to the side as if embarrassed.

「R-From that！ I want to ask Miharu-chan and the others about what they really want to do after this. How're you？ Have you told Takahisa-kun？ 」

Satsuki changed the subject with flushed cheeks.

Although speaking legally might be an issue that she should ask in the afternoon, Satsuki deliberately avoided that topic.

She somehow became afraid to confirm it alone and even if she talked about the matter, she thought that it was better to have Rio, who had the right to it.

Although luckily Miharu and the others also chose this topic as if to shift the direction of the conversation in another direction and add the fact that Rio is quite busy at the moment, the situation turned into this.

Section 10

「Uhm, now, it seems that everyone is anxious about various things and thinking about what they should do from now on ……. 」

Takahisa replied with a slightly stiff expression after the sudden change of topic.

Although he had at least managed to keep his tone normal, Takahisa's heart was beating like crazy.

His body felt hot as if his blood was boiling.

It was contrary to what he had said all of a sudden.

Because Miharu and the others have already talked about it.

But, Aki was the only one who said that she would go with him—

She had a fight with her sister, Masato――

Miharu explained her intention to go with Rio――

The results of their predictions did little according to Takahisa's prediction.

「I had a small quarrel with Masato but, Aki decided to go with me.......」.

Takahisa added that it seems an excuse not to tell them about Miharu.

He took his eyes off Rio because of the guilty feelings towards him.

Because Takahisa really feels grateful to Rio.

But, deep down she did not want to let Miharu meet with Rio.

That's why she hasn't been willing to tell Rio about Miharu's wishes yet.

In short, it's jealousy.

His jealousy for Rio being chosen by Miharu, for Rio who spent time just with the two of them at the night party, for Rio who became familiar with Miharu as long as she was not there――

Takahisa finally noticed the jealousy lurking deep in his heart as he watched the figure of Rio and Miharu alone on the balcony.

He could not help but feel ashamed of himself.

Despite this, he could not let go of Miharu, yet he had indescribable feelings towards Rio, his benefactor.

Moreover, Takahisa is driven by his sense of duty to be unable to do anything because of Aki who says that she will think of a way to let everyone together, and because of her love for Miharu.

It has reached the point of obsession.

The things he could do were very limited but, he could at least think about it in his own way.

"I saw………… . . 」

Satsuki sighed.

A brief silence descended on the place.

Thus, accordingly.

「………. Uhm, Haruto-san 」

Takahisa's talking to Rio as if squeezing his last voice.

"Yes?"

「Have you ................. Decided what you will do after tonight's party ends?」

「Yes, I will leave the royal capital to the west of」

So, Rio replied to Takahisa.

「Then ............ Will you come to Saint Stellar kingdom afterwards？ Uhm, it seems like everyone is expecting Haruto-san to come along …………. . 」

Section 11

Because, Miharu might be coming if Rio also came to Saint Stellar kingdom.

That was what Takahisa expected for his answer.

He only wanted to use Rio for that purpose.

The person himself is aware that such actions are humiliating.

But, it is better to be humiliating than to be miserable.

As long as he can be with the one he loves.

Even if he had to crawl in the mud, he would make Miharu look at him.

That's what he thinks.

「They want to be with me …………. . Is it so"

Rio showed a surprised expression and the tip of his lips slightly raised.

But, his eyes trembled lightly as if there was guilt hidden within them.

After that, to that place,

「Ara, I think it's just me but could it be that everyone thinks the same?」

Satsuki said that with a smiling expression.

「Yes, we can easily meet because Saint Stellar kingdom and Galwark kingdom are tied by their defense alliance」

「It is remarkable that the two kingdoms are not true enemies. So let's make full use of our hero status to break the deadlock of this situation after 」

"Yes, that"

Takahisa nodded in agreement.

「Alright, let's break up for today. Hard to speak until late at night and this world morning is too early 」

Satsuki made that suggestion while stretching her hand lightly.

And suddenly looked at Rio as if he was remembering something,

「Ah, true too. There is something you want to give Miharu-chan and the others properly, Haruto-kun？ If perhaps you could hand those items over to Takahisa-kun？ We took a detour to your room just to pick up the stuff 」

Satsuki said so.

After that, Rio showed a pensive expression,

"You're right…………… . 」

He was worried whether he would agree with her or not.

「Something to give?」

Takahisa asked with a puzzled expression.

「…………. It's letters. There are many things I want to tell them but, I have trouble saying those things to them 」

Rio replied timidly while smiling wryly.

「Dia ~, letter yes ……. . It's an old method but, it sounds good isn't it. It should be a common way of communication in this world, 」

Section 12

Satsuki's replying with a surprised expression and then expressing her admiration.

「I saw ................... In that case, will you entrust the letter to me?」

Takahisa timidly offered his help.

It was the least atonement for the guilt she felt towards Rio.

「Uhhhm ………. . 」

「Do you want to provide those letters with your own hands?」

Satsuki who was standing by his side asked in looking at his doubts.

「…………. Yes yes . But, I want them to read the content as soon as possible 」

Rio replied with a wry smile.

Although Miharu and the others have yet to decide what they will do from now on, maybe she will hear everything tomorrow afternoon.

According to Takahisa, maybe they have already made a decision.

Even so, there was a possibility that the decision would change when Rio gave his letter.

When he thought about the contents of the letter, perhaps they would need some time to sort their feelings.

That's why Rio wanted to give them time to sort their feelings until the time to talk to Miharu and the others came.

Actually, she wanted to deliver this letter to Miharu and the others tonight, but, it seems like Miharu and the others were already asleep when she accompanied Charlotte.

In this case, the next most ideal time is tomorrow morning.

Since the pleasant conversation time with Charlotte was after breakfast, maybe she could stop by Miharu and the other room on the way to Charlotte's room.

「Can I ask if I will cause any problems if I come for another short visit tomorrow morning?」

Perhaps he might be able to send a letter directly to Miharu and the other two people directly.

Moreover, he had no choice but to ask for help from Takahisa if the timing did not match.

「. We will leave after 9 」 hours

Takahisa replied with a somewhat stiff tone.

「Understood. Since Charlotte-sama's tea party will start around the same time, I'll come before that 」

Thus their conversation reached a conclusion, Rio will come to visit this room again tomorrow morning.