I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

He asked himself this question in disbelief, but all he heard was the slow beating of his heart and the deliberately soft breathing behind him.

There is nothing in front of you because someone is supporting you from behind.

Like a wandering soul that has finally found its home, Yuu Tenkuji opened his palms and then clenched his fists tightly.

A clear light gradually shone in those confused and bewildered eyes.

—Oh, I was wrong, I was wrong.

Shouldn't you ask "ending" or something like that?

【Yuu Tenkuji, have you grown up?】

"Well, so... it's over."

It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders, or like a heavy stone had been lifted off my shoulders.

It's more like a long-standing shackle has finally broken, and nothing can bind you anymore. From now on, you have boundless freedom, as if the whole world belongs to you.

So the boy raised his fist high, turned around, and gave them a bright smile, looking refreshed.

It was as if the sunlight pierced through all the dark clouds, bringing us back to that clear, azure summer day.

The sky, which was originally filled with gray and then torn apart by the light jade, was suddenly dyed with a cloudless blue, just like his smile that was now free of any gloom.

Under the bright, clear sky, he shouted joyfully:

"Everyone, I did it!"

They didn't speak; some sighed, some shrugged, and some clapped softly, but all looked at him with warm, helpless yet indulgent eyes.

The soft corners of her lips curved up naturally, like watching a child who had finally graduated with a perfect score and was cheering with joy.

Tenkuji Yu didn't care. He just chuckled to himself a few times before gradually composed himself.

I open my fist in front of my eyes, and although I'm not holding anything, my heart is already filled with indescribably precious things.

He will never forget it, he will never abandon it. That thing, more dazzling than any miracle, exists in his heart and will accompany him for the rest of his life.

"So, it's an end, but also a beginning..."

Muttering to himself, Tenkuji Yu smiled easily and lowered his palm.

I used to think that I had to be strong.

To protect the people I care about, to be more like an older brother, to be completely different from my past self, and to be a special existence.

And being strong is synonymous with being smart, rational, always making the right choices, and never wavering.

So even if it's called weakness, even if it's called ignorance...

I must protect my strong self and not show my vulnerable side to the people who are important to me.

"Everyone! I've witnessed my boyfriend's transformation firsthand. Anyone want to share their thoughts?"

No, not at all.

"Tenkuji-kun, you didn't just call us here to watch this process so we could praise you, did you?"

"To be honest, Yu-kun, you're typing way too fast. I have a few complaints I want to say to that system... Look, you've even materialized the rapier with your mind."

"If they're already planning to use weapons, how can you call it a complaint...?"

"The power of intention comes from the light orb, right? Maybe we here can do it too... Ah, I successfully pressed the ○ button."

--Maybe.

From the day I met you all, the strength I've always maintained has been constantly changing, hasn't it?

Yang Nai is the one who crossed over a life of lies.

Asuna gained the courage to move forward.

Zhenliang believed in the beauty of deep love.

Yukino also placed her gentle trust in him.

Shiyu also gave Wu Hui peace of mind.

And Sora, Yui, Kanade, Iroha...

Because of our meeting, my life has become more colorful because of you.

Only then did I realize that being strong doesn't mean never backing down.

I am no longer alone.

This isn't just my story.

—Hey! Can you hear me?

My strength lies in striving for a miracle, right up to the very end, for the happiness of those I care about!

Whether you cry or laugh, move forward or stop, it doesn't matter!

As long as you can find your own "Light Orb" in the end, you will have a reason to become a hero!

Yes, just like when I met them.

It was like they were holding my hand.

Just like how one day you too can strive to become someone's hero...

"Everyone, it's time to go back!"

Shouting to his girlfriends who were still playing around to follow, Yuu Tenkuji smiled, stretched out his arms, and forcefully pushed open the stone door.

Stepping into the white light, he said aloud with great interest:

"Let's go back to our home and have a Christmas party!"

—At that time, please remember one thing.

The first miracle you encounter in your life story is yourself.

Just like Yuu Tenkuji, always believe in yourself.

……

The computer screen, which was always lit, had gone dark long ago.

Or rather, the entire room was without energy; not only could the lights not be turned on, but not a single ray of light could penetrate this pervasive darkness.

The end of the world... or rather, the ghosts who have stubbornly lived to this day have finally ushered in their moment of ascension to heaven and Buddhahood?

Wrapped in the white coat her brother gave her, the mature Kasugano Sora lay on the bed, her limbs sprawled out in a spread-eagle position, a relieved smile on her lips.

"Finally, I did it..."

"Yu... Onii-chan..."

"Congratulations, your destiny has been changed."

"I saw it. The scene of you and everyone walking towards the future, living happily ever after."

Actually, I didn't see anything.

But she believed, was certain, and firmly believed that after successfully subduing the system, nothing could destroy his life; he could also protect everyone, including himself, from all unexpected events.

Because he was her proud brother.

Because that's the strongest Tenkuji Yuu.

Because... that wasn't her real brother.

"We've achieved our ultimate goal. It's time to return to where I belong..."

With a wry smile, Kasugano Sora could see her hands and feet turning transparent in the darkness, transforming from a 'ghost' into 'nothingness'.

That's only natural.

Those who are attached to the system and endlessly reincarnate because they are obsessed with someone's happiness can only be eliminated in two ways.

First, the system collapsed, losing all its energy and unable to receive the support of the Light Jade's power.

Secondly, Yuu Tenkuji will find happiness and will no longer be manipulated by the system and fate.

Both of these were perfectly achieved when he smashed that screen.

—In order not to cause any concern for Tenkuji Yu, she tried her best to keep the fact that the system itself was closely related to her own existence a secret from her fox-spirit sister and her overly clever brother, and it seems that she has not been discovered so far.

It was a second death without any regrets, so it would be better to just disappear quietly on my own like this. Kasugano Sora didn't want to say goodbye to him with reluctance and tears, as it would be meaningless.

"But it's really unexpected that only a harem ending can save him... What kind of destined male protagonist is this?"

"I'm having a really tough time in this world. Suddenly I have a bunch of sisters-in-law. I can't really survive to the end and steal a chicken anymore. Either I become a member of the harem, or I'll always occupy the position of the younger sister and bully those sisters-in-law with my favor... Hmm, this doesn't seem so bad."

Ignoring the fear of complete disappearance, Kasugano Sora amused herself with her own comments in the darkness.

"Oh right, I remember the original timeline was like this, right? That idiot Kanade came to our house every day after we started dating, but I always beat her in every game. She's shorter than me and has a flatter chest, so she's the most embarrassing sister-in-law ever..."

A clear, cool voice, seemingly tinged with displeasure, suddenly rang out in front of him:

"Qiong, it's bad to talk behind someone's back."

"...Kanada?!"

I never expected to hear a familiar voice here, at this time.

Kasugano Sora instinctively jumped out of bed, but then her eyes were suddenly brightened, as if someone had thrown a flashbang into the completely dark room, forcing her to quickly close her eyes to adjust to the light.

Fortunately, she wasn't in a normal human body, so after her instinctive reaction, she quickly opened her eyes again, looking around in astonishment.

It was obvious that this was not his room.

"Is this... Soubu High School's music room?"

Kasugano Sora looked down at her body again, muttering incredulously, "My hands and feet are back... what happened..."

“Yu shared the remaining power of the Light Orb in the system’s main body with us through the ‘Itoko’.”

Sitting on the piano bench, the lovely girl with snow-white hair reaching her waist turned around and looked back. Her expression was calm and indifferent, but her soft, cherry-colored lips were slightly pursed, as if she were somewhat aggrieved.

"I don't know how he did it... Anyway, thanks to Yu's efforts, we can continue to exist here for a few more minutes, and then we can disappear together."

"But I didn't expect to hear you talking badly about me as soon as I came to see you..."

Not fully understanding the situation, and seeing the disappointed look on her friend's face, Kasugano Sora quickly waved her hands and explained, "No, I didn't say anything bad about you, did I!? Those are all facts, aren't they?"