I ate breakfast as quickly as I could, I mean the breakfast was nice although it was simple it was still nice. I mean that as a compliment considering what we had was just a watery porridge. But that's besides the point. The breakfast was painful because of the hateful glares of my two beautiful companions; Aqua and Darkness. But Aqua likes the drama and especially fond of making fun of me so I could stomach that.

But Darkness was a little bit strange. I can't put my finger on it but that look she gave me had a deeper meaning than the superficial hate that Aqua was exhibiting? Did I do something to her that I didn't really know about? Or maybe she's still upset that the male orcs have died out and she can't hypothetically fantasise about being ravaged. Still what goes on in a crazy girls mind is none of my business.

So after having gulped down the entirety of the watery breakfast in one second I ran out of there like my tail was on fire. I heard voices calling after me but I ignored them, to be honest I know it was just friendly banter, them calling me scum or what not, I mean it's sprinkled with little grains of truth but I know deep down they know me well enough that I wouldn't go that far, the most I would do is sexual harassment.

I found myself standing upon a raised mound with a lone tree growing at the centre of it, it was surrounded by healthy green grass and honestly they look soft and inviting. The sun was just easing its way to ascend the sky so the scathing temperature of the sun rays wasn't too bad yet, in fact it was barely even afternoon.

I find myself sitting absentmindedly on the earth leaning the side of my head on the trunk of the tree. The gentle breeze caused the branches to sway slightly making some of the leaves fall gracefully as it swayed to and fro before settling down on the world below.

Honestly I wasn't really thinking about anything, I just let my mind wander and really take in this picturesque scenery. Out in the distant are people who were  working hard on their farms wearing their straw hats and wrapping a white cloth around their neck to wipe their sweat with.

Once in awhile as if carried by the wind was the voices of children playing and their laughter like little jingles of bells echoed in my head causing my face to lit up slightly.

"Ewww!" Said a displeased voice.

"What's with the perverted look on your face, bet your thinking about whatever you did with Megumin!" Accused Darkness.

I rolled my eyes but couldn't the life of me have the energy to look back at the blonde bimbo standing behind me.

"What's it to you anyway! Why? Are you jealous?!" I retorted.

"W-wwha..what..?" She stuttered.

Huh? Is that really the case? Does she also hold some kind of feelings towards me? Nah! That can't be it. Its Darkness after all, she gets flustered and embarrassed about even the littlest things, especially when it comes to talk about love and physical affection between lovers.

"What if I am.." she muttered quickly and quietly that I almost didn't catch what she was saying.

"Huh? What?" I jumped in surprise turning to face her.

She stepped back and looked away, her face however was extremely red right down to her neck. 

"STUPID KAZUMA!!" She cried out as she run away, her humongous breast swaying side to side. And that distracted me as I was busy drooling over her 'assets'. I scratched my head in confusion and couldn't help but wonder what the hell was all that about.

I gave out a sighed of exasperation before turning and resuming my earlier activity which was just staring absentmindedly across the vast fields of green that stretched out into the horizon. 

Suddenly I feel an arm wrapped around my waist and a face buried itself on my back.

"What the.." I couldn't help but cry out.

I tried to look back but the hold around my waist tightened preventing me from moving an inch but I did catch a glimpse of blonde and I immediately knew who it was.

"Darkness.."

"Don't.." she whispered.

"Are you trying to kill me? Have you finally lost your mind? I get that you're upset about something. Look I didn't do anything to Megumin!"

"You're so stupid Kazuma..." she muttered, her breathe tickled a little. I've never really been in such close contact with a girl for this long, especially a beauty like Darkness who's definitely my type!

"Huh? What the heck is wrong with you? I don't get it!" I complained in a loud voice.

"Don't you still get it? Are you actually an idiot? Don't you understand why I'm like this? This is all your fault?" 

"Umm.. what?" I questioned, for once I am utterly lost and confused about what's happening here. 

Before I could even say another word she unwrapped herself around me. I turned around slowly facing Darkness, she wasn't looking at me, her face was covered by her long locks as she was staring at the ground. I saw her clench her fist and I really thought she was going to hit me but she didn't. Instead she looked up and I could see a solemn determination in her eyes that was so uncharacteristic of her.

"What?" I stepped back slightly started by her unnerving gaze.

She took a deep breathe and took a step towards me, she held my arm and kissed me. I froze, my mind went completely blank. My eyes wide with surprise as her lips softly pressed against mine.

Then she took off, it took me a full five minutes before I returned to my senses. I brought a hand towards my lips touching it softly, her flowery scent still lingered minutes after she was gone. I pinch the bridge of nose and sighed. This definitely complicates things. What the heck am I going to do now? How can I even face her and Megumin.

The crazy explosive maniac has already made things complicated and now with Darkness.. its beyond complicated.. Its funny I always lamented how unfair it was that my popular phase was nowhere in sight but now its staring at me straight in the face and I'm afraid, I'm afraid to take a step forward.

This will definitely complicate things, one wrong move and the harmonious relationship in the group will be destroyed and it will be my fault. Somehow I feel sorry for those guys in harem anime's. I think I kind of understand why they are dense or they pretend to be, its a lot of responsibility being liked by a lot of girls. Not like I have lots just two and its already giving me a headache. Besides, how can I be sure they're not just playing an elaborate prank on me and pulling my leg?

That certainly will be a nasty twist but what if it wasn't? So I have to take this seriously and think things through before taking any action.

***

"Yo! Kazuma. Whats wrong? You look troubled.  Why are you sitting under that tree looking like you have girl problems." Aqua snickered. 

Somehow she hit the nail on the head with her silly conjecture.

"No way?" she took a step back in shock.

"Did you actually do something to Megumin and you're about to be a father because you didn't use a rubber?!" she shouted.

"OF COURSE NOT!" I couldn't but scream in retort as I put her in a headlock.

"Seriously what the hell goes on in that head of yours. Are you sure its not just an empty shell? Is your head just a decoration!"

"Wait, Kazuma-sama it hurts, it hurts." she cried out.

Goodness really this useless goddess.

I finally eased up on my deadly strangle hold and we find ourselves sitting together underneath the tree. I looked towards the blue haired girl sitting next to me who was softly humming while swinging her legs back and forth like a child. I'm kinda jealous of her carefree nature and attitude. I sighed and hesitated slightly.. should I ask this girl for advice? I'm not even sure if she's dependable enough.

"Say Aqua.."

"Yes?"

"Hypothetically.. umm.. say.. there was this two girls that liked you and you don't really quite know concretely how you feel towards them. You don't dislike them, in fact you like them and can see yourself in being with them romantically. So how would you know which girl to choose and how do you get an ideal scenario where the other girl don't get hurt too much..."

"Hmmm.. well.."

"Well?" I looked at her in anticipation expecting her to drop some grade A goddess wisdom.

"I don't know.." she said with a proud laugh.

I couldn't help but clench my fist tempted to hit her. 

"But Kazuma..no matter what choice the other girl will still get hurt. The best you can do is sort out your feelings first then face both of them head on no matter what happens." she spoke with a gentle smile.

I was stunned for a moment and almost thought that the Aqua in front of me was imposter. But that got me thinking and I nodded my head slowly.

"Thanks.." I muttered.

So that begs the question what do I feel really feel towards Megumin and Darkness.. that's something that can't be summed up in a few words. They mean a lot to me as my companions and friends and I have on occasion flirted with them but that's as far as I've gone with them.

To me the flirting had always been a friendly banter, something that might blossom into something but that's thought has always been cast into the far far future. I mean my priority is surviving and getting strong enough to actually defeat the demon king, romance always seemed something that's unreachable for the current me.

Especially with my awful reputation around the town. That I the great Kazuma is a panty thief and will not hesitate to violate any girl I can get my hands on! So you know it's never cross my mind for real that this scenario is going to occur especially not in the Crimson Demon's Village. But the fact of the matter is; it has and no matter how great the option of running away from this, I have to face both of their feelings head on, its only my responsibility as a man.

It was already night before I returned to the stable looking house that is Megumin’s abode. The rest of the gang were happily sitting and talking to each other but as soon as I came in, the atmosphere became strange. Megumin and Darkness became all quiet, Aqua was still laughing completely oblivious to the strange mood that permeated the room.

“Huh? What’s going on? Why are both you of you so quiet all of a sudden?” Inquired Aqua with a puzzled look on her face.

“Nothing..” said Megumin and Darkness in unison.

I couldn’t help but facepalmed.

‘Oh boy.. this is going to be a long night..’