I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Even if I lose you, no matter how many times, I will still fall in love with you.

"This is my promise to you—I will never forgive you, I will always forgive you, and I will always remember you!"

Yuu Tenkuji closed her eyes, lay back on the grass, and whispered, "It's a contradiction."

"It's not contradictory at all." She laughed and lay down next to him. "If you do something to wrong me during this time, I won't forgive you... but if you kiss me first, I can only say 'I just can't do anything with you~' and then forgive you, right?"

"Don't speak so confidently when you're someone who'll lose your memory sooner or later."

Yuu Tenkuji sighed, "Whatever, do whatever you want. You'll forget about it after today anyway."

"Hmm...maybe."

"I'll definitely forget it."

"Then I'll try to remember as soon as possible."

"Impossible."

"Don't disbelieve me, my memory is so good, even you praised me for being smart."

"This has nothing to do with memory, unless you are more powerful than 'God'."

Love can conquer all!

"Ha, do you still dream of becoming a Sailor Moon?"

"Hmm, Yu-kun really doesn't understand girls' feelings..."

"There's nothing I can do, I'm just that stupid."

……

Listen to his voice.

Asuna Yuuki thought to herself that she was absolutely happy right now.

Happiness is the wish that the present moment could last forever.

Without a doubt, every minute I spent with him was an unparalleled moment of happiness.

I was so happy that my heart ached slightly.

Fear of loss, fear of unfamiliarity...

Over time, rocks will wear down; steel will corrode; and even flowing water will evaporate.

Even without the interference of the "gods," nothing in the world is eternal.

Will the hand I hold always remain as warm as before? Will the heartbeat beside me always belong to me?

She couldn't help but ask herself: How much strength does it take to hold onto happiness?

Can I do what even Yu-kun couldn't do?

Without even a second's hesitation, Asuna Yuuki smiled firmly.

"What I can do for you may be insignificant... but I still want to try."

If your palm can't reach it, then rely on the blade; if even the blade can't reach it, then risk everything.

A young girl's love is so straightforward and foolish.

No matter what difficulties the future holds, she will overcome them and hold his hand without hesitation.

Because Asuna Yuuki had already fallen in love with him and was hopelessly in love with him.

……

"Is it because I'm so stupid that you made me waver?"

Yuu Tenkuji chuckled to himself as he looked at the vast, yet illusory, sky.

Final Chapter: Tomorrow's Sky Will Finally Clear (25/27)

Open-minded, relieved, relaxed, carefree...

If you give your all and deliver a perfect performance, you can certainly fool yourself.

As long as no one exposes it, Yuu Tenkuji can continue to be so strong, possessing a heart of steel.

Unfortunately, the girl beside him seemed even more determined than he was.

...Really, wouldn't all the determination we made before be wasted?

He doesn't even want to be a hero anymore, so why can't he even be a strong and mature ordinary person?

—That's right, both the system and Asuna have gone too far with him!

Tenkuji Yu couldn't help but complain, but a slight smile appeared on his face.

"I'm not that fragile. After the lesson I learned last time, I've long since become resistant to the idea of ​​parting with someone I like."

Seeing Asuna's smile, he was satisfied with the mission and didn't want to ask for anything more.

But, if...

If one day they can recall those beautiful times they spent together, memories that only exist in their own minds...

Yuu Tenkuji thought that she would probably be very moved.

Indeed, the thought of past romantic relationships brings them countless troubles, and this is especially true for the number of people they've been in relationships with.

But it's still better than being told "nice to meet you" by someone you like.

If that's the case, then perhaps it could be called the trouble of being too happy?

"So this time, I'll say goodbye properly."

He opened his eyes and turned his head away.

My girlfriend, with her chestnut-brown long hair, fair oval face, full breasts, slender waist, and sweet smile, came into view.

A gentle breeze rustled across the grass, and it also brushed past her overly tender gaze.

Sky Temple Yu suddenly realized.

The courage to move forward is not always about breaking through everything; it can also be about being soft and accepting of wounds.

She always said she learned a lot from him, but wasn't she the same way?

Even though their steps were unsteady, they stubbornly refused to face reality.

After escaping, let's take another step forward.

To avoid regrets, I've accumulated many choices over the years.

……

The two continued chatting under the clear sky that seemed to never darken.

They chatted about everything under the sun, about Yukino Yukinoshita, and about that damned system.

Time seemed to pass slowly but actually flew by; a dozen minutes passed in the blink of an eye, yet it felt like we had talked for a whole year.

Yuu Tenkuji no longer hides it.

He is very happy now, absolutely very happy.

I even wish this time could last forever—I've experienced the same feeling before.

He also wanted to shout things like he hoped they could be together forever, and to hell with that damn system.

But Tenkuji Yu held back and continued chatting as if nothing had happened.

Because this is the last time I can say goodbye to her with a smile.

Those who can be saved by her unwavering determination and gain the courage to face their own... "Injury Time".

"Yu-kun, I'm leaving."

After a moment of surprise, Tenkuji Yu clapped her hands with a smile: "Very good! Don't have any regrets. Starting tomorrow, be a strong female swordsman who won't listen to anyone!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Asuna Yuuki rolled off the grass, placed her hands on either side of his ears, and looked down at him from above.

They looked at each other for a few seconds, then leaned down and kissed.

The intensity of that kiss was best described as a forceful one.

"...Is this a farewell kiss?"

After the moist lips were removed from her mouth, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but complain.

"No, I just wanted to say..." She suddenly laughed, leaning against him, listening to his heartbeat with a blissful expression, "I will never listen to Youjun's every word!"

"You're too competitive..." Yuu Tenkuji patted her head helplessly.

Even though it was time to say goodbye, the warmth of heart-to-heart contact still filled his entire body—he would probably never forget that feeling.

"Yu-kun, is this all you want to say in the end?" Asuna seemed a little dissatisfied, looking up at him.

Tenkuji Yu thought for a moment.

"I'll be waiting for you in the future."

She smiled contentedly and hugged him even tighter.

Because she understood that Tenkuji Yuu always kept his word.

So the girl said:

"Okay, I'll go right away, I'll run there!"

May you one day reunite with your beloved.

Finally, he left behind this sentence.

In the next instant, she disappeared.

And just like that, it disappeared.

He disappeared from the time off work, as if he had never existed.

"...Goodbye, Asuna."

Yuu Tenkuji spreads his arms, facing the sky with an empty embrace.