~Yuuta's mind~
I saw Kuzumi battling an archangel, i was with Maika and Shaina.
"Two more devils? I shall forfeit this battle, devil remember it is us who serve God will become victorious in this upcoming battles!"
Kuzumi: If you're running away now, then i don't think that will happen.
The angel retreated.
Yuuta: Who was that angel?
Kuzumi: That was named Michael. He uses dual divine sword. Asking why i'm at disadvantage? It's because he's too fast for me to hit. Although every time i hit his barrier it vanishes so he didn't set it up.
Yuuta: That must be tough i guess.
Kuzumi: He was holding back. Archangels only show their true power when they're in a pinch. But he was going easy on me as he tries not to disturb the nature.
Maika: Well, we defeated Gabriel so let's recover out devil powers and head up to the shrine shall we?
Akuma: Shaina! And ugh!
Shi: Sis can i kill this bastard?
Shaina: Sure, i don't care nor mind it.
Akuma: Shaina?! Noo!!!
Shi: Shut up devil scumbag!
Akuma: What did you say? You good for nothing devil!!
Shaina: I'd rather be with Yuuta than you!
Akuma was shocked he didn't talked anymore.
Yuuta: Don't worry Akuma i'm married so...
Akuma: Heh... Human you're no match for me.
Shaina: You're married?
Maika: Shaina, you should stop going for a human.
Yuuta: I don't know why but it seemed like i was rejected for a moment there.
Shaina: Who cares?! He saved your life and so as mine. He's my prince!
Akuma: Damn you human! I'll kill you!
Shi: HA! You'll have to face me gun faced bastard!
~Kuzumi's mind~
As we climbed up to the shrine through the forest i was recalling all sort of stuff. You've grown a lot my sister.
My name is Harima Kuzumi, yes i am the big brother of Maika, i know it once i saw her up close. This story includes a failure big brother who had a very inspiring friend and who was saved by a devil.
I was a failure, in our family failure is not an option. Maika was showing good interests in studying, while i kept on failing. I was always in fights. I'm not good at studying. I was loud and I didn't hate my sister. I adored her, i became a gentle big brother to her. She was in third grade when my family decided to use me for military services. As her big brother i didn't say goodbye. I told her that i'm going overseas. She said she'll wait for me. In the end i didn't come back. I became a soldier in the sniper division. They said i have good aim. That makes sense, when i was a kid. In a amusement park, me and Maika went there and i brought all the things she wanted at the shooting game. There was this one time that i threw a rock to the old man across the lake just to make fun of him and how i pitched in baseball i was so proud of that. That aside, i became a sniper at the military.
I was friendly to everyone. But due to my family's name i was their superior. I became the captain of our squad. But then i had a friend. She's a woman, i'm surprised i didn't fell for her. Actually i might've fell for her. I don't know but she was my friend. My very best friend. Her name is Umaki Hanawa.
I had a phone call from my family that time and they were laughing at me. They said...
"You're just a livestock! Instead of taking over of our business, you chose to live as a failure!"
Our family was wealthy our businesses are huge. They must be manipulating Maika to study all the time. I was worried. What's going to happen to me now? Should i take Maika? No it would be dangerous.
One day they called again and they said Maika went missing for months. They admitted that she died so our family was in a disaster.
I was in despair. My sister died without me doing anything. It was before a mission.
I was irrational in that mission, i put my men at risk. Most of them got injured because of my pitifulness. I had too much pride. I didn't thought of backing out of my duty even though i feeling bad.
A voice suddenly approached my ear.
"What are you thinking captain?"
I startled by that sound and panicked for a bit.
Kuzumi: It's just you Hanawa.
Hanawa: It's your cute underling Hanawa *teehee*
I looked at her with a doubtful look.
Hanawa: Don't be like that. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Kuzumi: Why are you here? Leave me alone for now please. Your captain is in a bad shape.
Hanawa: Yeah, get a grip! Our squad almost died earlier.
Kuzumi: It's my fault i know. I failed again. I wasn't suited for a captain in the first place. Just because of my family status the generals decided to promote me. You are more suited for this job.
Hanawa: I see what's going on. You're troubled by something right?
Kuzumi: I know everyone can tell.
Hanawa: Hey! Our past missions went smoothly because of your decisions.
Kuzumi: I was not good to go earlier in our mission against the terrorists.
Hanawa: You know captain. Everyone has weaknesses. Even the strongest people in earth can be beaten alone if his weakness was discovered.
Kuzumi: I'm a failure Hanawa, my sister died and i didn't able to do anything.
Hanawa: But he adores his big brother right?
Kuzumi: How did you?
Hanawa: Well if her big brother is like you. Even i would adore him. You're cheerful and wise. Even if you suck at studying, you always put others before yourself. But today you had something in you that thinks that you are useless am i right?
Kuzumi: Are you a mentalist Hanawa?
Hanawa: Anyone with enough observation with someone who's been with them for years can know what's happening.
I stayed silent.
Hanawa: I'm sure whenever your sister is, she's thinking of her big brother. She's watching you. My big brother became a good captain.
Kuzumi: Good captain... you really believe that?
Hanawa: Not only me, all of us. We believe in you captain.
As i lift my head up her face was close to me. Her black long hair, her red lips, and her beautiful face.
I stared at her for a little bit.
Hanawa: Captain...
Kuzumi: Hanawa?
She flicked my forehead.
Kuzumi: What was that for?
Hanawa: Wake up! It's time for our mission. This time, don't let your family laugh at you show them the pride of a soldier and show them how important our job is!
Hanawa made me realize that even if i'm a failure i can be someone's ideal. I can be someone who can be look up to.
~To be continued~