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Urd
has had enough of Peorths presence around the
house, and goes directly to Keiichi to confront him
about it. The longer Peorth stays here and throws herself
at Keiichi, the more jealous Belldandy will become,
and everyone knows what happens when Belldandy becomes
jealous (see Chapter
57 Fallen Angel). Keiichi realizes
the truthfulness behind Urds words, and decides
to finally do something about this situation with Peorth.
As he makes his way down the hall to look for her, he
happens to spy Belldandy sitting alone in her room,
a very deep and distant expression on her face. Keiichi
assumes the worst, and thinks that a jealousy
storm is brewing, so he decides to race off and
find Peorth immediately before any trouble can truly
begin. If only he knew that Belldandy was simply thinking
of holding a Welcome to Earth party for
Peorth
Keiichi
finally finds Peorth sitting outside, reading a manga.
Hes come to ask what hes supposed to wish
for, as he does not understand what she means by his
hearts desire. Peorth states that she cannot
tell him, as the desire must come from deep within him.
But, she has helpfully offered a hint on the desk in
his room. Keiichi heads to his room, and searches where
Peorth told him to look, only to find a racy adult magazine
waiting for him. It is then that he finally realizes
Peorths true intentions she wishes to satisfy
his sexual desires that Belldandy has been unable to
fulfill. Keiichi outright refuses, since performing
such an act when there is no real love involved is wrong.
Peorth quickly solves this problem by declaring her
love for him, if thats all it takes. This sends
the poor guy into hysterics. After all, Belldandy once
told him that a Goddess is incapable of lying due to
the rules they must follow. Could Peorth truly be in
love with him, or is she just messing with his mind
in order to get him in bed.
Peorth
has had enough waiting, and asks that he speak his request.
Keiichi decides he has no choice, since this is the
only way hell ever be rid of Peorth. He asks that
she grant his hearts desire. A beam of light magically
shoots out of the emblem on Peorths forehead,
and reaches high into the Heavens above. Keiichi tries
to tell her hes changed his mind, but it is too
late the wish has been accessed and approved
by the Almighty. Peorth wastes no time in sexually pursuing
after our hero as he makes a run for it. As Keiichi
runs, he bumps right into Belldandy, who is rather confused
by his sudden odd behavior, and why he seems so scared
all of a sudden. Before he can explain, Peorth appears,
ready to continue with the chase. Keiichi realizes that
he doesnt have time to explain, and asks that
Belldandy not ask any questions, and just run off with
him, so they can get away.
The
two board Keiichis motorcycle, and ride off, leaving
the passionate fourth Goddess behind. Peorth wont
give up so easily, however. She climbs on Belldandys
bicycle, and summoning a magical spell, makes the bike
run as fast as the wind so that she can catch up with
the fleeing Keiichi. Seeing how desperately Peorth is
pursuing them, Belldandy asks whats going on.
All Keiichi will say is that it has to do with his wish.
The gentle deity is not sure what he means, but realizes
its important that he gets away from Peorth, so
Belldandy helps him out by casting her own spell which
shrinks Peorths bike into a tiny and slow-moving
bike. Keiichi is safe for now, but the situation turns
grave when the motorcycle begins to run out of gas.
Fortunately, hes near the Nekomi Tech campus,
and can go inside the Motor Club Clubhouse to get some
spare fuel.
Inside
the Clubhouse, Keiichi and Belldandy stop for a moment
to catch their breath, now that theyve lost Peorth.
Belldandy can finally ask what he meant by Peorth having
granted his wish. As Keiichi struggles to explain what
Peorth meant by his hearts desire,
he thinks back on Peorths words about how he needs
to be more honest with himself. Keiichi has long wanted
to physically show his love to Belldandy, but there
has been something that has always prevented him from
showing her, even though he knows she deeply loves him.
Keiichi tries to explain how he feels, but this moment
is interrupted by the arrival of Peorth who has finally
tracked them down.
Belldandy
stands in front of Keiichi to protect him, demanding
that she not torture him anymore. Peorth asks if perhaps
it is Belldandy, and not her, who is torturing him.
After all, Keiichi is a man, and Belldandy as a Goddess
First Class must grant any desire of his as a sense
of duty. Belldandy can finally speak her true heart
she is not with Keiichi out of duty or out of
the contract, she is here out of her love for him. This
is all Keiichi needs to hear. Hearing her worlds has
satisfied him, and fulfilled his hearts desire.
He does not need anything more than her love. Peorth
sighs, knowing that she has done what she came for.
Keiichis heart is finally happy, and so she can
return home back to the Heavens.
Peorth
makes the phone call to announce that she is returning,
and then prepares to leave. She says her farewells to
Keiichi, certain that they will never meet again. (Of
course, we as the readers know better
) Belldandy
finally realizes that all of the problems Peorth caused
during her stay were just so that Keiichi and her could
express their true feelings for each other. Peorth only
smiles as she is sent back home to the skies above.
Our two heroes now have a better understanding of each
others feelings, thanks to the troublesome fourth
Goddess who has left a permanent mark in their lives.
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