ushernet Book 17: Epilogue
Book 17: Epilogue
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Epilogue
A few days after the fierce battle with Mother.
Humanity had finally managed to reclaim the surface of the Earth.
I thought that they would start moving to the surface right away, but there are an unbelievable number of remnants of the mechanical knights lying around on the surface now, and it seemed that nothing could start until they were sorted out.
By the way, I thought that the reason Kazuya was able to get on the giant knight at that time was because he was my descendant and qualified to inherit the giant knight.
Anyway, my work was done.
“So this is goodbye...”
Kazuya said with a sad expression on his face.
The battle against Mother was over, the enemy forces had disappeared, and we have secured a large amount of fuel, so I can now return to my own time.
As I promised the other day, I would return to my own time, and so I would return to the world of a thousand years ago.
I would have liked to help with the reconstruction a little longer, but it seems that the longer I stay in this time period, the more difficult it will be to return to my own time.
So, it was decided that I would return to my own time as soon as the energy was secured.
I had been brought to this time by the device that Kazuya had, but to return, I was made to stand on a machine that looked like a circular stage, and it seemed that I would return to my own time using this device.
According to Marin-san, I would return immediately after being brought to this time so no one would notice that I had been to the future world.
“It all happened so fast. I never thought that humanity would be able to regain the life on Earth that it had been waiting for... but it’s all thanks to Yuuya-san.”
“No, it wasn’t. If it wasn’t for Kazuya, we wouldn’t have been able to defeat Mother, so it was everyone’s effort.”
“Hah... you’re just like Kazuya when you’re so modest.”
“Eh?”
Then Akane-san, who had come to see me off just like Kazuya, opened her mouth in a dazed manner.
After Akane-san, Marin-san also opened her mouth.
“That’s right. The fact that you have a low opinion of yourself and are slow is just like him.”
“I-is that so?”
To be honest, I still couldn’t believe that he is my descendant, but when people say that he was like me, I found it even harder to believe.
However, I knew that Kazuya was a very good boy, even if only for a short time, so I was honestly happy to be told that I was like him.
When I suddenly looked at Kazuya, he was looking at me as well, so we looked at each other and burst out laughing.
“Hahaha... you’re right, we might be similar in that way.”
“That’s right.”
After we both laughed, Marin-san finally started the machine.
At the same time, a blinding light flooded out from under my feet.
“Yuuya-san, thank you very much. Thanks to you, our future has been saved. Most importantly, I’m glad we had this precious examination.”
“At first, even though you were Kazuya’s ancestor, I wondered if you could really be our savior, but... you were definitely the right person. Thank you very much.”
As the light gradually grew stronger, Marin-san and Akane-san said these words as their final greeting.
And then...
“Yuuya-san, thank you so much for fighting for us even though you were suddenly brought here at this time. I am so happy that you are my ancestor!”
“I was really surprised, too, because I never thought I’d have any descendants, but... I’m so glad that I was able to help you all get your world back. And... I’m really proud that Kazuya is my offspring.”
“Yuuya-san...”
Kazuya looked at me with tears in his eyes and quickly wiped them away.
“I will become strong like you, Yuuya-san!”
“No, no, now that the enemy is gone, I don’t think that’s necessary...”
“No, it’s not just about strength! I’ll work hard to have a strong heart like yours, Yuuya-san!”
“Kazuya...”
...My heart was not strong at all.
I realized how strong your heart was more than mine, and I learned from you.
A heart that never gives up...
The light grew stronger, and I realized that our time together was coming to an end. I smiled one last time and waved goodbye to everyone.
“Well, everyone, take care!”
“Yuuya-san, thank you very much!”
And just when I thought I was about to transcend time and space, Kazuya suddenly shouted as if he had remembered something.
“Oh, by the way, I’ve been looking into the legends about you again, and your wife is──”
“Eh, what? My wife? What about my wifeeeeeeeeee?!”
──My question went unanswered, and I left the future world without hearing the rest of the story.
***
“Ah...”
I found myself standing in front of my house.
“I wonder if I came back...?”
I remember that after the device that sent me back to my original time was activated, I was surrounded by light, and then I found myself standing here.
However, as the light enveloped me, I somehow felt that part of it entered my body...
I check my body.
“Of course! There’s the homecoming celebration, but the main reason is that we just want to have a party together.”
“Well then... I guess I’ll join you then?”
“Yay! You’re in, too, Yuuya!”
“By the way, where are we going to have it?”
“Well, actually, Kaori-san invited us to her house, so we’re going to have it at her place.”
“Really?
I had no idea that we were going to have a party at Kaori’s house...
It’s true that I spent some time at Kaya-san’s house when I was studying abroad, but this will be the first time I’ve been to Kaori’s house in Japan.
...Well, considering the size of the villa we went to during the summer vacation and Kaya-san’s house, I guess Kaori’s house will be really big and spacious too.
While I was thinking about it, Ryo continued as if he had remembered something.
“Oh, and since this is a Christmas party, you should also prepare a present, okay?”
“A present?”
“Y-yeah, it would be fun if we all exchange presents...”
Oh, exchange presents...!
I knew there was such a culture, but I never dreamed I’d be a part of it.
“Okay, I’ll prepare a present!”
I replied, already looking forward to the party.
***
After school.
As I was getting ready to go home, I was suddenly called.
“Yuuya-kun!”
“Kitaraku-senpai?”
I turned my head in the direction of the voice, and there was Kitaraku-senpai.
I wondered if he wanted something, so I went over to him.
“What is it?”
“Actually, I wanted to tell you something. Is now a good time? It’s kind of hard to talk about here.”
“H-huh, it’s okay...”
What could it be?
For now, I follow Kitaraku-senpai, and he leads me to an empty classroom.
“Sorry, I couldn’t find anywhere else that was empty...”
“That’s fine, but... is it something you don’t want anyone else to hear?”
When I asked him without thinking, Kitaraku-senpai nodded.
What? What kind of story is it where it’s a problem if someone hears it...?
While I was preparing myself for what he was going to say, Kitaraku-senpai opened his mouth.
“Yuuya-kun! How about going on a trip?”
“.....Eh?”
I couldn’t help but give a slack-jawed reply to words I hadn’t expected at all.
“A-a trip?
“That’s right! Actually, I was sending everyone who participated in the School Idol Project, Yuuya-kun and Kaori-kun on a trip!”
When I asked for more details, it seemed that Kitaraku-senpai was going to give us a consolation trip.
“Well... I understand what you’re saying, but is it okay? I mean, it seems like you’re favoring us...”
When I said that, Kitaraku-senpai let out a wry smile.
“It may seem that way, but since my family is arranging everything from transportation to lodging for this trip, it’s like I’m personally inviting you on the trip, so it’s okay.”
“Th-That’s amazing...”
He also handled the transportation and hotels... Kitaraku-senpai’s family was also incredibly rich, just like Kaori.
“So, what do you think? If possible, I’d like you to join us as well...”
“Yes, I would like to. Please let me join.”
I was invited with such kindness, I’ll join.
When I replied like that, Kitaraku-senpai smiled.
“Great! Then, when the detailed schedule is set, I’ll contact you later!”
“Understood!”
“...Alright, everything is going according to my plan...”
“Huh?”
“Oh, it’s nothing! See you later!”
After hearing my reply, Kitaraku-senpai left without saying another word.
I never thought I’d be invited to a Christmas party and a trip at the same time...
Maybe it’s because I’ve had some tough times in my studies abroad and in the future world, but it seems like good things are happening one after another this time.
“Well... I’m looking forward to both.”
I let my mind wander to the fun plans I have ahead of me.
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