[Epilogue: The Evil High Executive (and Evil Leader) Next Door]
Three days have passed since the decisive battle in the outskirts.
Former Cleared Great Leader Taratatt and High Executive Ailsherad, by taking actions against Annouard and proving non-hostility towards humanity, were pardoned for their escape.
“Take care of those guys properly, Midori-san.” “Being an adult, you must take responsibility.” “I will keep an eye on Uncle and them!” “Don’t go too wild, okay?”
Initially keeping silent about everything, there’s no choice but to fully accept the insistence of the Banshokuger’ comrades.
Also, regarding their continued reception of my emotions, they returned to their home again with the promise of regular power checks. Of course,
“Under my supervision, with that pretext.”
Opening the door and entering the Kuri’s house, I observe the two of them.
They sit on the sofa in their home after a week, wearing casual clothes and lounging comfortably.
“Considering we weren’t in top condition from the beginning, we pushed ourselves too hard.”
“I hate to admit it, but we won’t be able to accumulate power for a while.”
Even though they defined themselves as existing for the sake of Kusama Midori, it seems that the burden of giant god-like forms and power usage was substantial.
Taratatt grumbles with a solemn expression.
“Truth be told, we were on the brink of disappearing. Irodori did manage to inject some energy, but…”
(Like some kind of blood transfusion, maybe…?)
“Annouard, too, should have thought more about changing his mindset.”
He looks a bit lonely. Taratatt calls the name of a former subordinate—something like a child to her.
“…Looking for a new copy?”
“Even if that’s the case, it’s a second death. There’s probably not much he can do anymore.”
“Hmm… In the end, he couldn’t find something to believe in, I guess.”
Thinking about the opponent they fought. Perhaps, the only difference between him and Ailsherad and the others was just that.
And so it goes.
We returned to our normal lives after that battle.
However, things have clearly changed in our relationships.
“…………………………………………………………………………… “
“…………………………………………………………………………… “
Ashella and I avoid each other’s gaze blatantly.
Her confession during that battle was likely influenced by Taratatt’s abilities.
But even so, precisely because of that, it reflects her true feelings.
“……………Haah~”
Tarattat’s gaze, somewhat exasperated or urging us to get on with it, is felt.
It’s the pressure from her boss. Ailsherad gave in faster.
“Mi-Midori…………”
Finally, I turn my gaze towards Ailsherad.
“────N”
She, in her sweater, stands up, closes her eyes, and stretches out her arms towards me.
“Ah!”
Hesitating at her transparent actions, I finally meet her gaze.
“～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～”
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The person involved is blushing intensely, her tan skin turning bright red.
I exhale. If such a thing is done to me, I have no choice but to prepare myself. Taratatt, who is shaking with suppressed laughter, is annoying.
“Ashella.”
Calling her name, I enter her embrace. I pull her slender waist close. The sensation of her arms around my back responds.
The first time we kissed, we couldn’t finish it.
“I got in the way, didn’t I?”
Even now, huh? What kind of play is this?
(Well, whatever!)
Our lips meet. Her body in my arms twitches. Taratatt, who is suppressing laughter, is irritating.
“────!”
Closing our eyes, we breathe each other’s breath. Our hesitant tongues touch, accompanied by a subtle wet sound.
Finally separating our lips, we finally meet each other’s eyes.
“Ashella, I… love you.”
“────Mm. I love you too.”
Ashella responds with a blooming smile.
“Wow, how wonderful!”
Taratatt cheers loudly.
” What should I do… “
“Just do it, come on, chu~”
The former Grand Chief raised his arms as if to embrace.
Looking at Ashella with a bitter expression, she nodded seriously.
“It’s a bit disrespectful. Please proceed solemnly.”
Okay……
Since I got permission(?), I lifted Taratat’s light body and made eye contact.
(Well, I guess… the forehead is fine.)
“Sure.”
“Mgguh!?”
She clamped onto my mouth. The impact caused my glasses to slip. Furthermore.
“Squish, mwah~”
She shoved her tongue in aggressively. Unilaterally, Taratat’s serpent tongue ravaged my mouth.
“Ah…! Y-you…!”
I instinctively pulled away. What does she think my social standing is? Despite my astonishment, Taratat descended to the floor and laughed cheerfully.
“Hahaha! What’s the big deal about a little kissing! If two consenting adults confirm their love, they should understand what comes next!”
“Huh?”
My voice and Ashella’s harmonized. We inadvertently looked at each other.
Our faces turned bright red.
“I-I-it’s, it’s, it’s, it’s too early for sharing a bed, right!?”
“Y-yeah!?”
Unbelievable. Truly Ashella.
“Huh, not gonna do it?”
Unbelievable. Taratat was already naked.
“Lord Taratat!?”
“Why are you undressed! Put on clothes!!”
“Huh? Because Midori rejected me.”
With back and forth banter, peace returned to our daily lives.
Trusting each other, hurting with minor betrayals, and repairing with new trust.
That’s how human society goes. Despite carrying unseen flaws.
A cat walks along the noisy fence of the apartment complex. The quadruped turns its head towards the faint clamor and lets out a meow.
“Tsk. Can’t deal with this.”
The end.
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Afterword
Long time no see, it’s Yosuke Saeki. Due to various commitments, my main work got delayed.
This is a new work. It’s a sentai genre. Evil female executives. Do you all like it? I do.
While it’s a new genre after fantasy and contemporary supernatural, the theme remains the same: love, courage, and [belief].
Believing is important. It might sound like a cliché, but without trust, it’s hard to get by in the world, you know? Even money is just paper without trust. I love money.
As for the “A Skeleton who was the brave” [Grimoire Reference], well, you can think of it as the usual, still in the process of filling up the sales gauge… It’ll come out once it sells. I have various ideas, so I’ll write them with love ♡
The “A Skeleton who was the brave” comic serialization currently running in Tokuma Shoten is also receiving great reviews. Please continue to support it.
To my editors, F-san and O-san, thank you for accompanying me in a genre that’s somewhat rare for light novels, the superhero genre.
To the illustrator Genyaki-sensei, Ashera was spot-on. Thank you so much. I remember being in a bit of a bind because Midori, the protagonist who first came to mind, was too cool.
I hope we can meet again sooner next time. This time, the afterword page is tough!
Writing this afterword on a rainy night, hastily realizing I forgot the deadline.
TLNOTE:
What a good novel; it’s a shame there’s no information on Volume 2. Its author is busy with his other novels again. Why does this keep happening to light novels about tokusatsu?
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