Rent a Girlfriend: The Return of the Otherworld Hero (Short Story) Part 1
Characters:
Kazuya Kinoshita
Chizuru Mizuhara
Mami Nanami
Ruka Sarashina
Sumi Sakurasawa
Nagomi Kinoshita
Yoshiaki Kibe
Shun Kuribayashi
Sayuri Ichinose
Harumi and Kazuo Kinoshita
Mimi Yaemori
Umi Nakano
The Beginning: (Based on the FATE OF THE RETURNED HERO Manga)
For most of those that are Isekaid into another World, they are generally left there to have some type of glorious future and is able to remain there. Marry the Princess and several other willing Women. At that point he would be considered the Hero of that World. But for Kazuya, that is not what happens. Not that he wanted that to happen. Yes, he was summoned to another World by its Well-Endowed and Seductive Goddess with the Mission to defeat the Demon Lord. Yes, he fully embraced the mission. Yes, he was unlike any of the other summoned, max out his Level in strength, skill and magic. Yes, he unlike any before was able to possess the Holy Sword and in the end was able to defeat the Demon Lord with that mystical and ultimate Weapon. All it took him was five years. As promised by the Goddess he would be returned to the exact moment he was basically kidnapped and sent to the other World. Where he would be able to live a normal life without any worries or concerns. HA! Like that would happen.
Walking down the long corridor, Kazuya Kinoshita was feeling a little saddened over that soon he would be leaving this World and Returning to his own. As the Goddess promised, he would return to a normal life with only his memories of this World. Memories of the friends he made and what he had accomplished. He would miss those friends he made. Such as the King Toland and Queen Mylene of Livaria. The First Prince Roland and the Princess Lexia. But he was ready to go home and if everything went as the Goddess promised, he could look forward to his upcoming real date with Chizuru. Since his arrival he missed Chizuru immensely. Constantly thinking about her as he strove forth to fulfill his mission. To gain the reward. A single Wish. Even though the Wish had some restrictions. He could almost wish for anything. Nearing the end of the hallway, two armored Guards opened a large door for him. Inside were the ones he would miss the most after he was sent back home. "Are you sure you will not remain? You could stay and marry Lexia and have a good life here." Toland asked somberly and Kazuya shook his head.
"I am sorry your Majesty. But I have to go home. I miss my family and...And I miss Chizuru." Kazuya replied just as somberly.
"Tell the truth Kazuya. It is because my dear sister is as flat as a board and that is the reason why you do not want to marry her." Roland said and barely ducked in time as a vase soared at him. It shattered against a nearby wall. All knew why Roland had made that comment. It was to somewhat lighten the mood. Though it really did not work. For Mylene and Lexia had tears streaming down their faces.
"That is not the reason why I...Every time I close my eyes...I see Chizuru and she is the only thing that kept me going the last five years. The prospect of going home and seeing her again." Kazuya admitted, they all knew that. Since he had mentioned it countless times. Though he had also used that to somewhat dissuade Lexia. Not that it actually worked. Lexia had proposed countless times the last three years, and it was only the hope of perhaps being with Chizuru kept him from accepting. For Lexia was extremely beautiful. Inside and out. If it had not been his desire to be with Chizuru, he could easily find himself falling for Lexia. Even though like Roland had said, she was less endowed than most of the women he had met since his arrival.
"Still, we wish you would remain. You are our hero Kazuya and our friend." Mylene said no longer able to hold back her tears as she lunged forward and hugged Kazuya roughly. He held onto the older woman as she hugged him crying into his shoulder. Soon Lexia joined her mother and they both cried.
"I should let you all know this. I once told you that the Goddess said if I was successful that I could make a single wish. I am going to wish for a way for me to come visit whenever I want." Kazuya told them and that seemed to help with the saddened mood within the room. The four of them believed that they would never be able to see Kazuya again. Now when he told them that. They were relieved that was not the fact.
"Then you must visit often. Oh, and if it does not work out with Chizuru. I am here ready and willing to marry you without hesitation." Lexia told him and Kazuya had to laugh at that. After some more time, the royals went with him to the Temple. Where he would pray to the Goddess and begin his journey back home.
Opening his eyes, Kazuya found himself sitting on what he had to believe was a cloud. Before him sat on a higher cloud was a barely clad woman. A woman he knew was the Goddess of that World that he had just left. The statue of her back at the temple looked nothing like her. For one, that statue was moderately dressed and the Goddess before him looked more like an exotic dancer than someone that was considered the deity that all Worlds devoted followers worshipped. The thin material that covered her was transparent and he could easily make out almost every inch of her. "Welcome back, Kazuya Kinoshita and congratulations. You have succeeded where so many others had failed. I must say...I am extremely pleased and of course I am ready to grant you that wish." The Goddess said smiling broadly while flaunting her impressive chest towards him. Letting him see down her front effortlessly. "Now as I said before...There are some restrictions on that wish. Such as do not wish for more wishes, and I cannot bring back those that have passed on. I do not like doing that. Resurrecting the deceased. It is so gross. So, what is your wish?" She continued to smile, and Kazuya had a feeling she already knew exactly what he was going to wish for.
As Kazuya was about to open the door to Chizuru's house, he stumbled slightly as he was returned from the other World. Exactly a second or more when he was first summoned. He remembered everything about the other World and before anything else he reached into his pocket to find a small bluish colored Cube. The size of a baseball. He smiled as he looked at it. The object was a portal that would allow him to go back and forth from this World to the other World. Whenever he wanted. He let out a sigh and continued inside. Chizuru was not home yet, and neither was Mimi. Stepping into the darkened room. "Light." He said and suddenly a glowing Softball sized globe hovered from his right hand up to the ceiling. He gasped. "Wait. Magic. That was Magic. I did it out of habit and...Oh SHIT! That daffy, idiotic, scatterbrained Goddess forgot to...How did I know she would be so...so stupid." He said, shaking his head as he looked up at the glowing globe that illuminated the room. Moving over to the light switch, he flipped on the lights. Then snapped his fingers and the Glowing Globe vanished with a small flash. "Let's make sure...STATUS." He announced and a panel appeared in front of him. He looked at it and groaned. "That idiot." He repeated as he looked at his levels, abilities and skills that he had acquired in the other World. There on the top near his age was his Level. His maxed out and overpowered level of 99. "I can't let anyone know about this." He muttered as he went into the room he was occupying until his Apartment was ready for him to move back in about three days. Inside, he took off his Shirt and discovered that he also had the same physique that he had in the other World. "How am I going to explain how I gained this?" He asked in exasperations as he took a closer look at his well-toned abs and rippling muscles. Sure, it was not a significant increase in muscle mass. But it was much more defined than before he was taken to the other World. "That idiot. When she fucks up. She really fucks up." He stated and sat down on his bed.
Dealing with It:
As Kazuya waited for Chizuru to come home, he sat in the main room and decided to check what other magic he could use and so far, it was all the magic that he had used in the other World. Wind, Fire, Earth, Water, light and dark magic. He then began to check his Storage Box. Which appeared to have everything he had put there. From Healing Potions to weapons that he acquired over the years while leveling up. He was having a hard time believing that all the gold, silver and jewels he had was essentially worthless. For he could not sell any of it in this World. How would he explain where it came from. That he had earned it from delving into Dungeons and the treasures were the rewards he had earned for defeating different Floor Boss Monsters and the Dungeon Master Monster. "Yeah, like that is believable." He muttered as he put the treasures back into his Storage Box. Then examined the different types of Healing Potions he had. From the highest grade to lowest. Each one was a Medical Marvel in this World for they could be used to instantly heal someone. He let out a sigh as he picked up a glowing goldish colored Potion. It was called Tears of the Dragon, and he actually was gifted it from a Dragon Lord. Which made it an Elixer. "I wish I had this back then." Thinking how he could have given this to Chizuru's Grandmother. "This would have instantly cured her of her disease." He put the potions back in the Storage Box. Just in time, for Chizuru and Mimi had returned.
"Chizuru. She is just as beautiful as I remembered." Kazuya whispered inaudibly, forcing himself from not lunging at her and hugging her. To him it had been five years since he had seen her last and now, here she was. She looked over at him oddly.
"What is wrong Kazuya? You have tears running down your cheeks." Chizuru asked in concern and Kazuya reached up to wipe the wetness from his face. Not even realizing that he had started to cry. He smiled.
"It is nothing. I was...I was thinking about something, and it upset me." Kazuya said and Chizuru shrugged slightly. Then headed towards the Kitchen. Though she looked once more back at him in concern and confusion.
"Was he always that...buffed?" Chizuru whispered as she tried not to let him catch her staring. Or rather admiring his toned body that was stretching the material of his T-Shirt and pants. She had seen the same outfit this morning on him, and it was not so tight. She stopped staring and went in the Kitchen for a cup of tea.
The next morning Kazuya woke up early. He had gotten used to awakening early in the other World. Though mostly it was for his own safety or rather to ensure that his chastity and sanity was maintained. Ever since he had moved into the Kingdom's Palace a certain Maid got it into her head that she wanted him to ravish her. To have a splendid time with him. Not that he was not tempted, but he had decided from the start that his first time would be with Chizuru. Not some overly enthused woman that had the morals of a Billy Goat. It was well known within the Palace that this certain Maid had several notches on her Belt. In no way was she a slut. It was just that she enjoyed having sex with anyone that piqued her interest and for the five years he had lived in the Palace. He had become her target. So, that was the reason why he woke up early. To sneak out of his room before she had a chance to join him. It was the same reason why he locked his door at night. Walking to a nearby Park that had a lot of secluded areas, he decided to test what Magic and Skills he could use. Finding out he could do everything he did in the other World.
"I wonder if I can...I summon you...Zia the Djinn Onyx and Jade Princess." Kazuya said holding his right hand out as a summoning purple circle appeared before him on the ground. In a small bit of white light, Zai arrived. Once more he looked at the long silver haired girl that was before him. Her lavender-colored outfit that she wore barely covered her body. She was at least a head shorter than him as she looked up at him with one onyx colored eye and one Jade colored eye. She smiled seductively at him, she then bowed at her waist with a sweep of her right arm. (Based Zai off Hiya from CHILLIN IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH LEVEL 2 SUPER CHEAT POWERS.)
"I have come Master. What is thy bidding? Perhaps finally you wish to indulge in what I have been desiring from you when we formed our contract?" Zia asked smiling even more seductively. Seeming to exude pure sexuality and Kazuya shook his head. Having to admit he was tempted and anyone in their right mind would be. She was an extremely beautiful girl or rather a thousand-year-old woman. Though he suspected she was older than that. But he was not about to inquire how old she might actually be. No man in his right mind would ever ask a woman how old they were. Especially a Djinn that was as powerful as she is.
"No, that is not why I summoned you. I was just checking to see if I could summon you here." Kazuya said and took a subconsciously step backwards. Forcing himself not to succumb to her advances or her aura of sexuality that she was emitting. "Do you mind not...Your charm is kind of hard to ignore." He asked and she let out a long deep sigh or resignment.
"If that is what you want Master. But one day you will succumb to my advances." Zia then looked around and chuckled. "So, this is the World you came from. It is strange...There is no sense of...I do not sense any ancient magic here. You told me once there is no magic from your World and now, I see that it true. Though I do find it odd that you seem to have all your Magic, Skills and Abilities here." She commented and Kazuya let out a sigh this time.
"It would seem that idiot Goddess forgot to take them away from me when she sent me back home." Kazuya said and Zia chuckled.
"If that is the case...I would like to see this World. The World you came from. May I Master?" Zia asked and Kazuya reluctantly agreed. Though he made one condition and that was for her to dress more modestly. Her clothes shimmered and turned into a long-sleeved Lavendar blouse and a matching Skirt that hung just above her knees. Her sandals turned into a pair of normal one inch heal shoes. "Will this do Master?" She inquired and he nodded. Leaving the Park, he led her towards a local Cafe where they served breakfast. Not that she needed to eat, but she liked to taste and experience the sensations of various flavors. He told her about different things as they passed them. Of course, she turned heads as they walked or sat at the Cafe. Much like Chizuru when she was in her Mizuhara Mode.
"There is actually something I would like you to do." Kazuya said as they ate scrambled eggs and Bacon. With a Yaupon for dessert. Zai smiled again seductively.
"Shall we go somewhere more private. Such as one of those Hotels you pointed out." Zia said and Kazuya shook his head.
"No. It is not that. When I came back here...I forgot to leave the Holy Sword. Not that anyone there can use it. But I should have left it regardless. Could you perhaps take it to the Royal Palace and give it to the King and Queen?" Kazuya asked and Zia frowned.
"Is that all?" Zia let out a disappointed sigh. "Yes, I can do that. But what a bother." She then stopped eating and set down her fork. "Master...There is someone here...He is...He has such anger towards you. Should I dispose of this person for daring to glare at you with such...Malice?" She asked and Kazuya looked to where he now felt it as well to see Umi glaring at him and Zia from another table. He then rose his Smartphone and took a picture of them. He smirked openly. Until his Smartphone exploded in his hand.
"Zai...That was not called for." Kazuya said chiding her and Zai shrugged.
"I can tell by his thoughts that he had planned to use that image to cast some negative feelings from the one you yearn for. Do not fret Master, I only used enough energy to destroy his device and not his hand. Though I should have...His malice towards you is extremely displeasing." Zai said with a sinister smile as they both watched as Umi dropped his destroyed Smartphone. Having no idea why it had exploded within his hand.
"Yeah, well he believes he is in love with Chizuru and that I am nowhere good enough to be with her." Kazuya said as they both watched as Umi walked over to them.
"He is a coward and is pathetic. If he wishes to be a worthy of the one you desire. He should not use underhanded measures to achieve his goal. He should openly challenge you to a duel and be done with it." Zai said and Kazuya chuckled lightly.
"It is not done that way in this World." Kazuya told her just as Umi approached.
"Here I thought that you were interested in Chizuru and wanted to be her Boyfriend. But then you are out with another extremely attractive girl. I wonder what Chizuru would say if she learned of this." Umi said and Kazuya shook his head.
"Zai is just an old friend that I had planned to introduce to Chizuru later." Kazuya said evenly, though he had actually lied just now. If they had not run into Umi, he had no intention of introducing Zai to Chizuru. Fearing that Chizuru would get the wrong idea. Especially since Djinn could not lie. So, if Chizuru asked something personal or something damaging. Such as what is Zai's relationship to him. He was doomed.
"I could tell. There is no way someone as attractive as her would be interested in someone like you. I guess it is the same with Chizuru. That is why I cannot understand why she even has you around when there is someone like me that would be a better match for her." Umi commented as he openly admired Zai and she looked over at Kazuya.
"Master, are you sure I cannot simply dispose of this piece of filth? His overall demeanor and appearance repulse me." Zia asked and Kazuya shook his head.
"No Zia. That would be a bad idea." Kazuya stated and Zai frowned.
"She calls you Master. Why the hell does she call you that?" Umi asked wanting to know so he could tell Chizuru about this later. Zai smiled wickedly at Umi.
"That is what I call him for he is my Master. That is all it is. Now I believe my Master and I have indulged in your obnoxiousness long enough. Perhaps it is time you left before I disobey my Master and dispose of you." Zia said and Umi did not make any move to leave. That is when she looked directly into his eyes. "Leave and do not dare to come back." She ordered with her multi-colored eyes sparkling slightly. Umi stiffened and walked away as if he was in a daze. "You know Master if you would like I could put a curse on him. One that will render his...Dagger unable to rise unless he is completely honest with any Woman from now on." She suggested with a large coy smile.
"Don't you dare." Kazuya said, but he was tempted to let her do just that.
"As you have said Master. I really do want to meet this, Chizuru." Zia said and Kazuya squirmed slightly in his seat.
"I really wasn't planning on you meeting Chizuru." Kazuya said as he paid the bill for their meal. Zai gave him a hurt expression.
"Why not Master? I do want to meet her. See if she is worthy of your admiration." Zai said as they left the Cafe. Umi watched them go still glaring at Kazuya. But stopped when Zai gave him a not so nice glare of her own. Once outside.
"What will you say if Chizuru asks who you are?" Kazuya asked and Zai looked at him somewhat confused.
"I will tell her that I am Zia the Djinn Onyx and Jade Princess." Zai said and Kazuya shook his head.
"That won't be a good idea." Kazuya said and Zai looked at him.
"You know Master a Djinn cannot lie. We have to tell the truth otherwise it shames us. But I can just tell her that I am Zai." Zai suggested and Kazuya nodded.
"Could you also just call me Kazuya and not Master. I really do not want to explain why you call me that." Kazuya asked, thinking about the fact that Mimi called him that. But that was for a totally different reason.
"As you wish." Zia intoned as they left the Cafe to see Umi sitting at his table still in a slight daze. Unable to even look at Kazuya or Zia as they left. Kazuya knew that the charm Zia had used would wear off in about another half hour and then Umi would completely forget ever even seeing him or Zai.
Truth:
Rushing as fast as he normally would be, Kazuya walked quickly in the direction of a nearby Store. Chizuru and Zia had told him they wanted to have a private word together, so they sent him to get some Teabags. He was completely freaking out over what the two could be talking about. He had already reassured Chizuru that Zai was just a friend. But still he could tell she had her doubts.
"There is something I want to know." Zai said placing her hands on both sides of Chizuru's face and stared deeply into her eyes. She noticed that Zai's eyes seemed to suddenly sparkle.
"What are you doing?" Chizuru wanted to ask in shock, but she found she could not even say those words or even move. Zai smiled.
"You are going to tell me the truth. How do you truly feel about Kazuya? You will tell me your true feelings now." Zai ordered and Chizuru tried to look away. She equally tried not to say anything embarrassing. But for some reason she felt compelled to speak.
"I...I am...I love him. I love him so much." Chizuru softly said and valiantly wanted to deny it. She was not ready to say those words yet. She wanted to still consider in her investigation if she really felt that way. Zai released her and after a moment, Chizuru was able to blink and move. She slumped slightly.
"Good. Though, I personally do not understand feeling of that nature. But I will tell you something important." Zia said as she moved a little away from Chizuru. "You have no idea what hell he faced to come back to you. What trials he had to endure. In time he may tell you. But you should know that if you hurt him...I will come back and make you suffer in ways you never have experienced before." Chizuru was a taken aback at what the other Girl had said and decided not to ask in what way. For she just felt that what Zia had threatened was somehow possible. So, she decided to ask something she wanted to know.
"Can I ask you something?" Chizuru asked finding her voice finally and Zai gestured for her to go ahead. "Kazuya told me that you are just a friend. He never mentioned you before, so how does he know you?" Again, Zia smiled but warmly this time.
"Let me just say that he saved me from a very displeasing situation a few years ago." Zia said carefully not about to go into details. That Kazuya had freed her from being enslaved to a Bracelet that kept her confined. A Sorcerer that served the Demon Lord had cursed her a few hundred years ago, just because she did not go to bed with him. She had no idea the Sorcerer had the ability to curse her as he did. So, when Kazuya had freed her. She felt indebted to serve him. Just as the tension in the room was getting heavier. Kazuya returned and Zai stood. "It is time I departed. But first..." She stared once more into Chizuru's eyes and after a second. Headed towards the door. "Come Master, see me on my way." Kazuya looked over at Chizuru and noticed that she was slumping slightly as if half asleep.
"You charmed her...Didn't you?" Kazuya asked and Zai smiled sweetly.
"Don't worry Master. I just thought it might be best that she does not remember me or what we talked about." Zai said and Kazuya had to agree. It had taken him a while to figure it out, but he now remembered instances where Chizuru had been jealous. So, he did not need her to be that way four days before their big first-time date. It might ruin what he believed was his only chance.
"Okay. Thank you, Zai. Oh, take this with you." Kazuya reached into his Item Box and pulled out the Holy Sword. It glowed brightly until he handed it over to Zai. Then it dimmed and looked like a normal Sword. After a brief hug.
"Make sure you do come visit the other World soon, Master. Especially if it does not work out with you and her. I will gleefully help you get over her." Zai said seductively and she began to glow with sexuality once again. As her clothes turned into her normal attire. Which really added to her overall beauty and sexuality.
"I will. Can you tell them there that I will visit in a couple of weeks. I need to do a few things here first." Kazuya told her. Thinking that he also needed to go to the Temple there and find out why the Goddess had screwed up and did not take his abilities, magic and skills away when she sent him back home. After another hug this one more intense, Zia faded away and he walked back to the house. Opening the door, he saw Chizuru inside. She stared at him briefly and then smiled.
"What were you doing out so late?" Chizuru asked with some concern and Kazuya held up the box of Tea.
"You asked me to run to the Store for this, Remember." Kazuya said and Chizuru frowned.
"Sorry. I did not realize it was so late. You could have gotten that tomorrow. But thank you anyhow." Chizuru stood and took the box as she headed into the Kitchen to make tea. "Want some before you go to bed?" She asked and Kazuya nodded. He then went and sat down. A little relieved that it seemed she did not remember Zai or talking to her. He then realized that he forgot to ask Zai what she and Chizuru talked about while he was out. But as Chizuru brought him a cup of tea, he decided that perhaps it was best not to know.
Morning Excursion:
Awakening before dawn, Kazuya sneaked out of the house and made his way to the Park's Running Track. The Track itself was oblong and ran for just under a mile around the Pond that was in the middle of the Park. A lot of people used it, but not this early. After stretching, he started to run and soon found his groove. Keeping to the left where the faster runners ran. "On your left." He said as he passed a woman who seemed to grimace and find it irritating that he passed her so effortlessly. Increasing his pace, he soon approached the Woman again. "On your left." He said and again passed her. She looked at him in surprise as she watched him pass her. A few moments later he once again came into view of her. "On your left." This time though she growled in frustration.
"No. No, you don't!" She stated increasing her own speed, but soon found she could not keep up to him as he seemed to buzz right by her. After a few more moments, she felt like screaming when he approached from behind her.
"On your left." Kazuya intoned as he again passed her. She groaned with despair and decided to just give up. Sitting down on a bench she watched as Kazuya ran around the track three more times at a speed, she could not believe was possible. He soon approached her and slowed down. "Are you alright Maam?" He asked and she laughed, shaking her head in defeat.
"I thought I was in peak shape. But here you not only ran faster than I did...But you also ran...What about three miles in the time I ran one and not even out of breath!" The Woman said in exasperation and Kazuya did not know how to respond to that. What could he say?
"Oh, that. Well, I am maxed out and at level 99. I could run even faster and further if I wanted to. Yeah! Right! If I said something like that...She would think I am some type of nutcase." Kazuya said silently to himself. "I...Well...I have been doing that for about five years." Which was not a total lie. He had been excising to that extent from the first day he had arrived in the other world to build up his strength and stamina.
"Still, that is quite impressive." The Woman stood and stretched with her hands on her lower back. Kazuya adverted his eyes from seeing the sizeable two objects that now seemed to be even more visible. She smiled. "I am Sakura...Sakura Shinjo. A Captain in the JSDF. Special Ops Division." She held out her hand and Kazuya reluctantly shook it. (See Sakura Shinjo from The Case About Two Sisters Becoming Extremely Obsessed With Me After I Saved Them.)
"Kazuya...Kazuya Kinoshita. It is pleasure to meet you and thank you for your service." Kazuya said and Sakura smiled even more as she shook his hand.
"Got to say I am really impressed with you. Have you ever considered perhaps joining the JSDF? Anyone that can run like you can...Would make a great Soldier." Sakura asked and Kazuya chuckled softly.
"Not at all. Actually, right now I am in my third year at College." Kazuya told her and Sakura smiled.
"That means you could become an Officer if you wanted to." Sakura said and Kazuya declined the invitation to join. "Oh well, I tried." She shifted her stance from one foot to the other. "I know this might be a little forward. But maybe...Instead...Would you like to...Maybe go out sometime...You know on a date?" She asked blushing and Kazuya had to admit he was tempted. Sakura was gorgeous. Her black hair, even though it was in a ponytail was long. She had sapphire-colored eyes and had a body that would stop traffic. Still, he wanted to be with Chizuru.
"Uhm...I..." Kazuya tried to think of a way to turn her down while not upsetting her.
"Oh, do you perhaps have a girlfriend. I am sorry. It is just...I have always been attracted to men that prove they are better than me." Sakura said and Kazuya was unsure how to respond.
"In truth I have no idea what my relationship is with this girl I really like. We plan on going on a date our first real date in three days. If you are alright with it...Could we just maybe be friends?" Kazuya suggested and Sakura smiled again.
"Sure. I would like that." With that Sakura pulled out her Smartphone and they exchanged contacts. Right before they both left, he felt a surge of hostility about ten meters away. Looking over he saw Chizuru glaring at him.
"Oh Shit!" Kazuya muttered suspecting that he was in some serious danger.
To be continued:
