The Blind Love Life of the Returning Hero: The Companions I Lost in Another World Resurrect in the Modern Era and Indulge Me - Episode 10

A new life had begun. Hayato now lived in a room within a luxury apartment building.

Surrounded by brand-new, cutting-edge appliances and furniture purchased from a major electronics retailer, he couldn’t hide his initial bewilderment, but he surprisingly adjusted quickly. Compared to the crude life he’d led in the other world, life surrounded by modern conveniences was astonishingly comfortable.

Shiroke, who actually lived in the same apartment building, visited Hayato whenever he found free time. He provided Hayato with various financial information. After signing a contract and explaining its details thoroughly, Shiroke took custody of a portion of Hayato’s savings and steadily increased his assets through investments and other means. Their frequent discussions also served as reports on this progress. They also meticulously reviewed the contract details each time.

Back in the other world, he might have disregarded such rules. Having the backing of royalty and nobility allowed him to get away with some recklessness. Back then, as Jon, he had gathered all kinds of information – from the movements of the Demon Lord’s army and enemy castle defenses to market prices – and managed the party’s funds.

But this was Hayato’s world. Jon, reborn into this world, had diligently studied economics and legal matters to avoid failure.

“Is this really okay?” Hayato asked.

The funds entrusted to Shiroke had grown into a considerable sum. Leaving them in his care could soon mean Hayato wouldn’t need to work. He genuinely felt spoiled. When Hayato asked, Shiroke answered with full confidence.

“This is because you trusted me enough to leave it with me. Because you entrusted it to me, I was able to grow it like this. That is undoubtedly your asset, Hayato. I also receive fees and compensation. So don’t worry about it. And please, continue to entrust it to me.”
“Alright.”

Hayato, who had also entrusted the party’s funds to Jon in the other world, continued to trust Shiroke completely with money matters in this world too.

With an ordinary friend, he might have hesitated to entrust his money. But their bond went beyond an ordinary relationship. That’s precisely why Hayato could trust and leave it to him. Shiroke, too, striving to live up to that trust, continued to work hard to be useful to Hayato within the bounds of legality.

“Yeah. Just remember, there are tax payments and such. I’ll introduce you to an accountant I know for that; you can discuss it with them.”
“Got it. I’ll handle that much myself.”

Hayato answered with a wry smile. In the other world, he had received special treatment from the kingdom and taxes were almost non-existent, but here, he had obligations as a citizen. While feeling a bit bewildered by that gap, he respected Shiroke, who had smoothly adapted to modern life.

Meanwhile, Riria, who took care of Hayato, also visited his room occasionally. However, since she had returned to her club activities, her time was more limited than before.

“Maybe I should just quit the club…”

When Riria started to say such things, Hayato gently advised her.

“No, Riria. Taking care of me is fine. You should value your own life, your student life, and your club activities are important too.”
“Yes, I understand.”

Hearing that, Riria nodded obediently.

Hayato changed the subject slightly.
“So, there’s a tournament coming up soon, right?”
“Yes. The All-Japan Student Championships are in the fall. But the closest one is the Tokyo Metropolitan tournament right before summer break. I’m scheduled to compete there.”

Confidence filled Riria’s voice. Her experience fighting in the other world strangely translated into skill in modern badminton. Unaware of this, her advisor praised her as having “genius-level sense.”

“A tournament… Would it be okay if I came to watch?”
“Please do!”

Riria’s eyes sparkled. For a moment, it reminded Hayato of the glow of magical power emitted by Lilia, the mage from the other world. With Hayato’s encouragement, Riria’s motivation soared. She wanted him to see her looking cool. I’ll participate fully in club activities and practice harder and harder. Hayato watched her determination with a smile.

One day, Shiroke informed Hayato and Riria.

“By the way, Seika should be returning to Japan soon. How about the three of us go meet her?”
“Celestia is coming back to Japan?!”

Seika, Morioka Seika, was one of their companions who had been active in the other world as Celestia, the Elf Priestess. Hayato had heard from Shiroke that in the modern world, she worked as a researcher for a major pharmaceutical company on the front lines of medicine. She was even a brilliant woman holding a medical license, who had been overseas on an important international project. Hearing that she was returning, Riria rejoiced.

“Let’s go! Finally, we can see Seika again. I’m so looking forward to it!”

A buoyant, high-school-girl-like lilt mixed into Riria’s voice.

“Yeah. Let’s go meet her. When is she scheduled to return?”

Hayato agreed too. Hearing Seika’s return date from Shiroke, they promised to go meet her at the airport. Their hearts leaped at the prospect of their long-awaited reunion.