Episode 13: Reunion As the sun began to set, Hayato and Josuke stood before a high-class traditional restaurant with an old-fashioned appearance. The stately building, nestled between the surrounding office buildings, exuded a tranquility, isolated from the hustle and bustle of the city. “Is this the place?” “Yeah.” Josuke nodded in response to Hayato’s question. … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 13
Chapter 12: Health Examination “This is the place.” Seika’s car pulled into the parking lot in front of a lavish general hospital. A massive, modern, glass-walled building was silhouetted against the evening sky. “What an incredibly large hospital,” Hayato remarked as he got out of the car and looked up. Josuke added an explanation. “This … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 12
Chapter 11: Seika’s Return Home On the promised day, Hayato, Riri, and Josuke gathered in the international arrivals lobby of Haneda Airport. They were waiting for Seika’s arrival. “Which flight was it again?” Hayato asked, looking up at the arrivals board. “The direct flight from LA. It’s scheduled to arrive in about 10 minutes,” Josuke … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 11
Chapter 10: A New Life Begins A new life had begun. I, Hayato, ended up living in a room in a high-end apartment building. Surrounded by brand-new, cutting-edge appliances and furniture purchased from a major electronics retailer, I couldn’t hide my bewilderment at first, but I surprisingly got used to it quickly. Compared to my … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 10
Chapter 09: Shopping Continues Deciding to postpone changing smartphone models to a later date, the three of them headed towards the clothing section of the shopping mall. While browsing the dazzling store, Riri, with a lively expression like a fish in water, picked out clothes for Hayato and Josuke one after another. Both of them … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 9
Chapter 08: Shopping Together with Everyone “Let’s go look for furniture and appliances that suit this room!” In the center of the spacious living room, Riri proposed with sparkling eyes as she looked around. Currently, the room was furnished with only the bare minimum of appliances and furniture necessary for daily life: a table and … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 8
Chapter 07: High-Rise Apartment Building A brand-new apartment building stood in an upscale residential area in the heart of the city. Hayato followed Riri, who stepped into such a place without hesitation, feeling no small amount of unease. Uniformed staff were waiting in the entrance hall, but they were able to enter without being stopped. … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 7
Chapter 06: Repaying the Favor for Saving the World Ever since Lilia reunited with Hayato, she had started visiting the apartment where Hayato lived frequently. Lilia, a second-year high school student attending a prestigious private girls’ school in the city, would take the train after her classes ended and come to Hayato’s apartment. Normally, it … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 6
Episode 05: Grasping the Situation Hayato, while embracing the girl who called herself Lilia, was desperately trying to sort out his confused thoughts. The warmth of her body and the faint scent of shampoo conveyed a sense of reality. The Lilia here was no illusion, but a real, physical being. At that time, Lilia should … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 5
Episode 04: A Girl’s Visit My physical condition had perfectly recovered, but a new problem had come to light. In the dim room, I charged my smartphone, which had been left with a dead battery for a long time, and turned it on for the first time in ages. Along with the startup sound, the … The Devoted Life of the Returning Hero – Chapter 4