(Akitsu P.O.V)
What is this feeling? Heat? In my chest, I feel hot. This boy, is defending someone worthless like me. Why? Why would he care about me? I, don't understand this boy. He is outmatched. The other one has more Sekirei, yet he doesn't move.
This boy. He dreamed about me. He, wants me to choose where I go. If I go with him, will he… make me his wife? Like his other Sekirei are, I also want to find a loving husband but as I am, it isn't possible… but he dreamed about me. What does this mean?
My heart beats fast in my chest, my eyes flutter in wonder. This boys gaze, is that of a loving caring one. The other boys, his gaze is the opposite. He wants to add me to his… collection.
Can it be… this boy? This boy who defends me is… someone who can be called my… can he really be my… Ashikabi-sama?
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(Totsuka P.O.V)
"Even outnumbered, you wont move! You clearly are stupid!"
"Even outnumbered, I won't let you touch her. She is a person, not a thing. You can't treat her as a thing! I wont allow you to continue on!"
He laughs at me, as if he has heard a very funny joke. However, I don't think it's funny that he is laughing. This boy, I can tell that he just wants them for his own. He doesn't care about their feelings. I bet he has even winged Sekirei by force.
"Heee, by the way, my name is Mikogami Hayato. What's your name peasant?"
"Peasant? If I'm a peasant then you must be below that. For the record, my name is Hidaka Totsuka and I will not allow you to pass!"
"That's right! As Totsuka-sama's Sekirei, we believe in him and we will defend Akitsu-san also!"
"Y-Yes! We will also defend Akitsu-san!"
Even my Sekireis are rallying around me. But, is it enough? I don't care! I won't lose my Sekirei! I won't let this person take Akitsu-san! He doesn't have the right! But Mikogami-san just sneers at me.
"Well, your loss, my gain."
As he was about to do something, a wall of ice appeared in front of me and the Sekireis girls of mine! I-Ice? Where did it come from? As I pondered this, I felt a cool hand on my own hand. I turn to see a tearful face of Akitsu-san!
"You… you won't… abandon me?"
"N-No. I couldn't ever abandon someone, Akitsu-san..."
Akitsu-san gains teary eyes as she speaks to me with a sad expression.
"I-I've always wanted to… I've always wanted to get winged. B-But this crest means that I couldn't yet… you dreamed about someone like me. You… defend me when you have only just met me… but..."
From Akitsu-sans eyes flow heavy tears as she grips onto my arm with a completely red flustered face.
"... I've always told myself since I have this, I didn't have the right to marry anyone. I-I… want to be winged… like every Sekirei… I only want to be… I want to marry you! This feeling in my chest… the heat I'm feeling all over my body. I thought my body was ice, yet you've warmed my body, and my heart. I never thought I would feel it… I always wanted to be like other Sekirei… to marry!"
"Totsuka-sama… Akitsu-san..."
"Hidaka-san and Akitsu-san..."
My Sekirei from beside me, also cry! E-Even I'm crying. Seeing the desperation on Akitsu-sans face. The urgency. The face that just wants to be wanted. I can relate, even if only a little.
"Akitsu-san. I don't know if it will work, but if you want me to become your Ashikabi then, I would be honoured. You… have been through so much because of this crest. And even if it doesn't work, I will still keep you safe."
"What… is your name...?"
"My name is Hidaka Totsuka, Akitsu-san."
Akitsu-san gives me a little nod as she comes a little closer to me.
"Hidaka Totsuka… Master… I want to become a Master's Sekirei and wife."
"Y-Yes, let us get… married."
I see the jealous eyes of Nanami-san and Kuno-san as I said that. Akitsu-san… it means so much to her. I don't want her to feel sad and lonely again.
"Thank you… Master."
I smiled, trying to hold back tears of sadness. Her whole, being screams wanting acceptance. I've never seen it so strong before. Nanami-san and Kuno-san both wanted me to accept them, but it was never this strong. Maybe it's because Akitsu-san thought she couldn't be winged.
I cupped her face, and brought my lips, closer to hers. Mikogami-san, is trying to get through the ice wall, but hasn't been able to. I pushed forward, and eventually our lips came together!
But… nothing is happening. The Sekirei crest isn't glowing or anything. Akitsu-san, seeing that nothing is happening starts crying. There's nothing happening. Why did I dream about her then? If I wasn't meant to be her Ashikabi then why did I have dreams about her? How was I drawn to this place?
I wanted to also help Akitsu-san… I just wanted her to feel accepted. Am I really so useless that I can't even make someone happy...? I'm so sorry Akitsu-san. I-I tried to do something for you but I...
Shine!
Eh… the Sekirei crest! I-It's changing! W-What… a delay? Something strange is happening. Her Sekirei crest is… her Sekirei crest is… vanishing. It's vanishing from her forehead in a brilliant light! W-Whats going to happen now!?
The Sekirei crest completely vanishes from her forehead, as I see something strange. On her back, there's a glow. I feel like something is going to happen. The Sekirei crest from her forehead must've gone to her back!
The glowing on her back, then shoots something out. Wings! Wings that have a icy look to them. They spread out, flap and then, its starts to snow. The snow, is so cold yet, so warming. It warms my heart, as it hits my skin.
"H-He made an unwingable wingable! How did he do that!?"
Mikogami-san complained but I didn't care. Akitsu-san… she is… she has become… winged… she broke the kiss, as happy tears roll down her face.
"I am Sekirei No. 07 Akitsu, at your service Master."
"A-A single number..."
"Hidaka-san has winged the unwingable..."
Both of my Sekirei seem shocked. I'm not shocked. If what Nanami-san said is true, then since I had those dreams, it means that she was meant to become my Sekirei and I was meant to become her Ashikabi. We were meant for one another as I was for my other Sekirei.
"Akitsu-san..."
I smiled happily as Akitsu-san has a certain glow to her. Like, she has finally become whole. Even if it didn't work, I would've stayed by her side, to keep her safe. She then turned her attention to Mikogami-san who flinched.
"I have a Master now. I suggest you leave before I become serious."
Upon her threat, Mikogami-san screamed and ran away with his Sekirei as he complains about me being someone who stole his precious Sekirei away. I don't care what he thinks.
"Akitsu-san. I-I am so happy for you! Don't worry, we'll always be together now. Me, you, Nanami-san and Kuno-san. Together, forever."
Akitsu-san smiles, but then her face goes stoic as… her lab coat falls off! S-She… naked! F-Female naked! B-Brain can't process! Akitsu-san's naked form is...
"Master? Is something… wrong?"
My lip quivered as I looked her over...I then covered my mouth as blood spurted from my nose, I then passed out! Akitsu-san's naked form...burned into my memory…
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(Homura P.O.V)
In the living room, a strange occurrence has occurred. Hidaka-san, has brought someone home. But as for the person herself. I know her. She is the discarded number. But what is she doing here? Has she chosen to follow Hidaka-san?
"Who's this, Hidaka-san?"
"Aah, this is Akitsu-san, Miya-san. She is… this girl is someone important to me. Ehehehe, we are connected! Like..."
"I… am his wife."
No way… I can't see it. Her Sekirei crest. It isn't on her forehead. It was there before. But now, it isn't there. Where has it gone? D-Don't tell me that Hidaka-san, has actually, winged the unwingable Sekirei?
"Ara, wife? My, Hidaka-san has married a girl. What will Nanami and Kuno think about this hohohoho~?"
Miya, as ever is scary. But something even scary has come to Izumo Inn. Hidaka Totsuka-san, the Ashikabi who winged a discarded number. I will have to inform Takami-san about this.
"Miya… that's scary."
"Oh, Kagari? I'm not scary. I'm just a simple housewife fufufu~"
P-Please don't scare me. It's really creepy. But then, Hidaka-san pointed his finger at me with a look of realization on his face...
"Is something wrong, Hidaka-san?"
He shook his head, then smiles brightly at me! I-I thought that was kind of cute.
"You are No. 06!"
S-Shit! Has he figured me out!? H-How the hell!? I-I have clearly underestimated him! Just from my voice… I made sure not to be seen that time so, from just my voice, he has discovered my identity!
"Wait… Kagari-san… nah. You couldn't be No. 06, right? As far as I know you can't… ehehe, never mind~"
I face faulted at him as Miya laughed to herself. I'm just glad Uzume isn't here. She would've teased me about this. He's either incredibly lucky and guessed, or he actually knows and is just… suppressing it or just laughing off the notion but either way, I'm going to have to keep my eye on this Ashikabi.