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This is the story of the tumultuous life of one particular foot soldier.

That person single-mindedly charged through the Sengoku wilderness

all so they could continue to protect the person they held dear in their heart.

But that person had a secret.

That foot soldier was actually a high school girl born in the Heisei era.

The fuel is running low. It can only be used 2 more times.

Then what will happen with Yui?

The next time she comes back here, she won't ever be able to return to the Sengoku era again.

Your family is very worried about you.

On the next full moon you absolutely must return to them. And then, come back here.

Okay!

[Full moon! Please just a little longer!]

You may raise your head.

You're Yuinosuke?

Yes, sir.

It is an honor to be...

Steemed? Or was it stown?

to be besteemed with the grace of your estowed highnliness.

What an amusing fellow you are!

Your recent efforts to try to protect Tadakiyo by laying your life on the line

are truly admirable. And as such,

I hereby pronounce you as promoted from equerry to a member of Tadakiyo's bodyguard.

Yes, sir! I will devote my entire body and soul to protecting Wakagimi-sama.

Ouch...

No way... Is he for real? Wait just a second!

I cannot.

Now that you've been entrusted to our Amano family as a fellow bodyguard,

from now on,

I will be training you until you become a first-rate samurai!

I really don't think you need to go that far.

There's no need to hold back. Come at me from any direction!

Huh?

Wakagimi.

Koheita, allow me to be your partner for a bit.

I'm not going to go easy on you.

He's so damn cool.

It looks like the training is causing you much hardship.

All I wanted was to be by your side...

When you've had enough of training, you can come to the castle anytime.

We'll go on a long ride.

Yay! Then I'll lead the way for your horse when that time comes!

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

I am the daughter of Matsumaru Yoshihide, Ako.

I am Hagi Tadakiyo.

There's no need to humble yourself. Please lift your head.

Thank you for coming all this long way.

My absence must have made you feel forlorn.

Not at all. You were suffering unimaginable difficulties yourself,

so I was simply worried about you from the bottom of my heart.

I see.

I hope that I can remain by your side always from now on.

About that, there's a bit of a difficult truth that I need to tell you.

Yo!

Yuinosuke!

Akumaru~ You been good?

Becoming Wakagimi-sama's bodyguard is quite the promotion!

- What brings you here today? - I'm here to check out the wind.

So that Wakagimi-sama can go out on a long ride at any moment!

Please is there any way...

It's the Princess Ako and her servant.

Our princess would like to go on a long run to brighten up her mood.

Please lend me a horse. I humbly ask of you.

That girl...

What a relief! You woke up!

That was Princess Ako?!

Even though you're a princess, I can't lend a horse to a woman.

Please excuse me.

Yuinosuke! Escort them for me.

Drat...

You're...

- Go on. Please eat. - O...kay...

Well, um, I'll help myself then.

At any rate, what on earth is Wakagimi thinking?

Kame.

Please don't mind that. Eat to your heart's content.

To think that he'd ask to postpone the wedding this late in the process...

Huh? Postpone the wedding? Why?

It would appear that I'm not to Wakagimi's liking.

Not to his liking?

Nice!

It seems that Wakagimi already has someone else in his heart.

Huh? Could that person possibly be me?!

A woman named Fuki from the Kanegae clan.

Kanegae...?

Even if the heavens and earth were to turn over each other,

your absence would still make me beg and wait for you.

Could this be the appropriate time in which you should call someone a "royal pain in the ass"?

A what?

Never mind. You read the rest.

Wakagimi-sama.

With all due respect, although you mistook her for someone else,

you were the one that extended the invitation to the Kanegae princess to come to the castle.

I did, didn't I?

Wakagimi's going to her home?

Tonight. It appears that they've already progressed so far as to be exchanging letters with each other.

They're even texting each other?!

- Yuinosuke. - Hm?

You're Wakagimi's bodyguard, right?

Would you possibly go with Wakagimi-sama tonight to see how things are going between him and the princess?

Huh? Me?!

I forbid it.

I won't allow such behavior.

Yuinosuke, listening to my story is enough for me.

You mustn't ever do something so degrading.

What is the meaning of that degrading getup?

Um...This is... I was just curious about how Wakagimi-sama was doing...

Have some shame!

All you think about is who is next to Wakagimi-sama.

You aren't even properly doing your sword training and have only been frivoling about.

With behavior like that

how on earth do you think you'll be able to protect Wakagimi-sama?

Mother...

As long as I am here, you won't be allowed to take so much as one step from here.

Not one step!

Wakagimi-sama is entering the premises.

I waited for you with all my heart.

I know I shouldn't be acting so excitable

but Wakagimi was the one that went and invited me on a long ride!

And yet now he's off visiting another woman...

Was I the only one that thought we had a thing going?

Gosh darn it!

She's a fool right down to her bones.

A messenger horse arrived from Masahide of Kogaki Castle.

According to a spy that's hiding in Koyama's ranks,

Koyama is using secret correspondence to stock up on military provisions.

But it hasn't been long since they were just defeated by us in battle.

Would they really stage an attack on us again so soon?

And in 3 months time the snow will cover the mountain paths

so they won't be able to march their army through it besides.

Isn't that precisely what they intend us to think?

So that we lower our guard.

Well, well. Then, from your perspective, when are they planning to attack?

I believe they intend to act as soon as possible within this autumn

so they can completely settle this matter before the snow comes.

I am of the same opinion of Brother in that I also believe Koyama intends to attack us.

As for the leader of the march to Kogaki Castle, please bestow that honor upon m-

About that.

Father. Tadakiyo-sama.

I have a request to ask of you.

Then Wakagimi-sama is going to be leading the charge to battle again?

No. The leader of the vanguard has been entrusted to Nariyuki-sama this time.

To Aniue-san?

Tadakiyo-sama has only just recently recovered from his injury.

I humbly implore of you to give the honor of leading the march to Kogaki Castle this time to me.

His Lordship these days has slowly been changing his opinion about Nariyuki-sama.

So he gave him permission.

Don't worry.

For this battle, our army's numbers and strength are greater than theirs.

There's no way we would lose to the likes of Koyama.

Is Aniue-san plotting something?

Nariyuki-sama's whereabouts?

Right! I tried checking the garden just now but he wasn't there.

- Do you know where he might be? - If you're looking for Nariyuki-sama,

he took a horse and headed towards the border.

The border?

I heard he was scoping out Koyama in advance of the next upcoming battle.

He should be at some sort of secluded hut of an old friend of his in the mountains.

Based on what Senkichi-san told me it should be somewhere around here...

Then Nariyuki-sama will be commanding the Hagi troops?

That is correct.

Nyokobou! And that Koyama guy is there, too.

And those troops will secretly be led to join our Koyama forces

and then turn on their own castle?

That's the plan, yes? Interesting.

I knew it!

Who's there!

What happened, Mother?

Mother?

Indeed. I am Nariyuki's mother. Hisa.

Identify yourself!

Um... I'm...

You're...

After him!

- Yes, sir! - It's no use.

That person doesn't have an average person's speed.

He's a traitor.

The Hagi clan was annihilated because it fell prey to Aniue-san's trap!

Water...

Drink this.

If you're looking for Yuinosuke, he has yet to return.

I see.

Was there something you needed to see him about?

This.

I just noticed it earlier.

It's from Yuinosuke, indeed.

You think so?

There's no one else that could write with such ridiculous characters other than Yuinosuke.

I need to meet with you as soon as possible.

I have something mega important to tell you.

Was he trying to write a poem? What on earth was he thinking?

Ah! Please pardon my disturbance.

Is there something you need?

No. Well, it's not necessarily a need...

It's just that Yuinosuke is at the castle

and I was worried that you and your children were unaware and anxiously waiting for him.

Yuinosuke's at the castle?

Where did you see him?

Well... He was being carried off into a room by Nariyuki-sama.

The fact that he drank himself to unconsciousness in the castle is utterly reprehensible indeed.

Wakagimi-sa...ma...?

Aniue-san?

Yes, that's right. It's me.

Brother. It's Tadakiyo.

I have something I'd like to ask you briefly.

Well, well, well. What brings you here?

I've disrupted you.

I'll come again another time.

This is one of my subordinates.

He's imposed on you.

It's not as if it wasn't consensual.

That face of his...

Please let go of me! Let go!

Oh? Looks like you've finally sobered up.

My head is still a little-

You fool!

What a daring display of imprudence.

Getting drunk and making yourself at home in Brother's room.

I wasn't making myself at home!

Then why were you over there!

That's...I was in the mountains...

The mountains?

Where did you go?

I went to the mountains on the border with Koyama to do some scouting.

Unbelievable...

Your important news was that you went out spying on Koyama?

What were you planning on doing if you were caught by one of Koyama's retainers?!

Ow... I...

I came to this world so that I could protect you, Wakagimi-sama!

So why am I not allowed to do the job I came here for?

What does that have anything to do with my brother?

That's...

I don't need the likes of your help.

Wakagimi-sama...

You don't belong in this world.

How could you...

I will make sure that I return Yui to you all without fail.

Why can't you understand how I feel?

You don't belong in this world.

So that's what he thought of me.

Then there's no way I can change your mind?

Koheita's papa and Mother?

Yes. I intend to return to Umetani Village.

No way...

But if you stay here you won't have to trouble yourself over food anymore

and haven't your children already grown accustomed to living here?

I truly am appreciative of your hospitality.

However, if my children and I stay here, we'll end up merely spoiling Yuinosuke.

You want to leave for the sake of disciplining Yuinosuke?

Lady Yoshino, I know this is a bit of an intrusive question but,

your demeanor and way of speaking

make it hard for me to believe that you are just an ordinary peasant.

My father was the commanding general of the foot soldiers under the previous Lordship's leadership. Kiuchi Yasumasa.

Mother was the daughter of a samurai?

I suspected as much...

Then that is all the more reason that I cannot allow you to just leave.

3 years ago, Koheita's mother passed away

and I've been by myself since.

A woman with as much spirit as yourself...

I-I....

I would be grateful if you could remain by my side.

A proposal! Koheita's papa proposed!

What do you think?

I am thankful for your kind words. But nonetheless, I...

She turned him down flat!

Who's over there?

What was that? Could it be a spy?

No. I'm sure it was merely a badger.

How long have you been there?

I thought about it all night long and I've made my decision.

Your eyes are puffy.

I'm going to leave here.

So that badger last night really was you after all.

I've been trying my best all this time with the intention of making myself useful to Wakagimi-sama,

but at the castle he has Princess Ako and the Kanegae princess

and Wakagimi himself told me upfront that I'm chopped liver.

That's why it's enough for me now.

Please live a happy life here with Koheita's papa, Mother.

Don't hold back on yourself just for my sake.

Hold back?

But... There's just one thing that I hope you can understand.

I really truly care about Wakagimi-sama from the bottom of my heart.

That's the one thing that's-

- You fool. - ...Huh?

You still don't understand the meaning behind what Wakagimi said to you?

You truly are a fool's fool, I see.

Why haven't you told Wakagimi what you just told me?

The reason I act out of concern for you and the boys,

is because I am a mother.

I'm not holding myself back from anything.

And neither should you.

All you need to do is go where you want to be,

and put forth your best effort while staying there.

Mother...

Do your best.

Ow!

Wakagimi-sama.

I lost my temper a bit last night and ended up speaking harshly to you.

I apologize.

Wakagimi-sama!

I have something I need to tell you.

It's extremely important.

Yesterday Aniue-san...

Nariyuki-sama met with Nyokobou and a Koyama retainer in the mountains.

They intend to have Nariyuki-sama lead the vanguard in the next battle and merge with Koyama's troops

to stage an attack on Hagi.

And the attack on you at Yoshida Castle

was something Aniue-san and Nyokobou plotted as well.

I overheard about it

and kept it from you all this time...

But I just couldn't bring myself to tell you...

Why not?

Because...

Whenever you talk about Aniue-san

you always look so so happy.

What made you feel like telling me?

It's because I'm a foot soldier.

Because I'm a foot soldier that serves under you,

I need to act to protect you.

I've received your message.

Also...

There's one more thing...

I...

I don't like you visiting the Kanegae princess!

It pisses me off!

That kind of thing has been on your mind all this time?

And so you wanted to try to be useful me, even if it was by dangerous means?

Well it's not like I can recite poetry or own pretty kimonos or anything...

Protecting you is the only thing I can do for you.

The reason I went to see the Kanegae princess,

was only so I could tell her I mistook her for someone else.

- Someone else? - So don't cry anymore.

- But... - As for my brother's situation,

I'll think on it.

Wakagimi...

But, you know, you have quite the funny-looking face when you cry!

I was made fun of by Wakagimi~

By the way, tomorrow is the full moon, isn't it?

Yeah.

I'll see you off tomorrow as an apology for making you sad.

Huh? But I'll be right back after 3 minutes.

I have a favor I'd like to ask of you.

If you can, just like how you were on the night you acted as Fuku,

could you dress as a woman for me once more?

You mean doll myself up for a date?

I believe so.

Yay~

It appears that for me too,

*her seeing other men it* pisses me off.

Ayame-san! Long time no see!

Well, well, if it isn't Yuinosuke! Long time no see, indeed!

You're going on a secret rendezvous with Wakagimi-sama tonight?

And that being the case, I have a big favor to ask of you.

I already know without you asking.

I'll make you into a head-turning woman.

Just leave it to me.

Even with a mustache, I'm still the top-notch sister, Ayame-nee-san!

Brother.

Well, look who it is.

You look like you've heard about everything from a certain foot soldier kid that you fancy.

Well? Are you here to personally arrest me as a criminal?

Or are you just going to cut me down right here and now?

I came here today because I have a favor to ask of you.

A favor?

I'd like for myself to be entrusted with leading the vanguard's march to Kogaki Castle.

What's the point of asking me that now?

All you have to do is tell Father the truth about everything.

Whatever you wish for, he'll grant you it immediately.

The favor I want to ask of you isn't that.

Um...

I'm Fuku.

You certainly are the Fuku from that time,

It's a good look on you.

It's been decided that I'll be leading the vanguard in this next upcoming battle.

What? Again?

Don't worry. I'll stop the enemy and uphold Hagi's defenses.

I'll prove that it's possible to change fate by surviving and welcoming in the new year.

Right.

Check for that in your world in the future for me.

I'll watch it happen together with you here.

I'm your bodyguard, you know.

That you are, huh.

Wakagimi, something about you seems off.

Not at all.

The next time you return here, that time for sure, come back being ready.

Come on, now. Geez~

Take good care of Father, Mother, and Takeru for me, okay?

Okay.

And...

Read this once you're over there.

A text from Wakagimi!

Alright then, I'll be back in a jiffy!

- Yui. - Hm?

For coming into my life in this world,

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

What's with that? It sounds like we're parting forever.

For as long as I live, I'll never forget you.

Um...

Could you tell me that again in 3 minutes?

I'll be right back.

That's true, isn't it?

Now then.

Wakagimi-sama.

I haven't properly told you this yet, so I'll say it now.

I really

love you!

Onee-chan?

How was that so fast!

What's with those clothes?

Aren't I cute?

Yeah, It's a pretty good look for you.

You dressed up for Wakagimi to send you off, huh?

Father, Mother.

What? What is it? What big thing is about to start?

I've made my return.

We welcome you back.

However, in another month it will be farewell for us.

When I go to the Sengoku world on the full moon next month,

I may never be able to return here again, but

I will surely be living a happy life with Wakagiimi.

There is no next month though.

...Huh?

This was the last time.

....What?

The fuel is completely empty now.

Didn't Wakagimi tell you?

What? That can't be.

No way...

♬～

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There's no point living in a world without Wakagimi.

Ta-dah!

Doesn't this say Ako?

As if I could ever let Wakagimi marry Matsumaru Ako!

[The Time Machine Explodes]

[A Bittersweet Last Chance!]

When will i be able to go back to the Sengoku era?

Come on, have at me!

He'll never be able to return here again.

Why did you come back?