Moving out order
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Food was lined up on two tables.
In the center, a large shrimp resembling a Lobster was boiled in salt and placed, and a thick monovalve resembling an abalone was removed from its shell and sauteed in butter.
The large bivalves were used in two types of pasta, salty and tomato-flavored.
"Now, let's eat Kent's souvenir before it gets cold."
"Yes, Itadakimasu!"
Thanks to Amanda-san's intercession, tonight's seiza session was completed in a short time.
Manon-chan was still pouting a bit, but she was really cute.
If I kept grinning too much, I might end up sitting in seiza after eating, so I tried to brace myself.
"Nnh ... So tender and sweet!"
"The sauce is rich ..."
As a Japanese person, I would have liked to make miso soup by making soup with the shrimp heads.
"The meat from the scissors is delicious, so let's all share it."
"Uwah, super sweet, yummy!"
Meisa-chan's expression also melted at the deliciousness of the shrimp.
Next, we would have shellfish sauteed in butter.
"Nnh! The crunchy texture and sea flavor are irresistible!"
"What ingredients did you use for this sauce?"
"It's a sauce based on shellfish bile."
Beatriche seemed to be tasting the sauce again after listening to Amanda-san's explanation.
It seemed to be a mixture of shellfish bile, herbs, fruit wine, and other secret ingredients that Amanda-san had.
Manon seemed to like the tomato-flavored pasta.
"The combination of the umami of the shellfish and the umami of the tomatoes is really delicious."
"That's right. For those with a salty taste, it might have tasted better with a little more garlic."
"That may be so. But, it's still delicious as is."
"Well, Kent brought it, and it's because the materials were good."
It was freshly harvested this morning and shipped directly to you, so it was extremely fresh.
"Amanda-san, would you like to add it to the restaurant menu?"
"I think large shrimp and shellfish like this are too expensive to sell it ourselves, but if I can get the shellfish I used for the pasta at a reasonable price, I'd like to use it."
"Well then, I'll go buy some from time to time."
"Really? Maa, I don't mind as long as it's not a burden to Kent."
"Once the Kraken is defeated, fishing in the open sea will resume, so I think we'll be able to get some rare fish."
"Hou, I'm looking forward to it ... Maa, I don't mind as long as Kent is free."
"Yes, I'll get some when I have time, so let's all eat together again."
"That's right ..."
We all enjoyed a dinner filled with seafood while chatting happily.
After Yuika and the others cleaned up, we decided to enjoy some after-meal tea with Mesudori Pavilion cookies.
"Ah~, it was delicious, and I had you clean up after me, so I had a good time today."
"But, Okaa-san was the one who cooked it."
"I enjoyed the food because it used unusual ingredients."
What a joy it was to enjoy delicious food with the people you love.
After the tea was poured into everyone's cups, Amanda-san asked me a question.
"Kent, how long will it take you to subjugate the Krakens?"
"Let's see. If things go well, it might end tomorrow, but depending on the situation, it might last longer."
"I see. Well then, once that's taken care of, you can move out of my place and into the guest house."
"Ehh ... Moving?"
When I was suddenly asked to move and was confused, Meisa-chan objected.
"Mom, why are you kicking Kent out? I'm against it, absolutely against it!"
"Kent, when will the Princess of Barshania come to Volzard?"
"Umm ... At the earliest, in half a month, at the latest, in about a month ..."
"In that case, why don't you get ready to welcome her? It wouldn't be cool to just move out when the Princess arrives."
"Yes, that's true ..."
"It's a good opportunity for you guys to talk, too."
Amanda-san straightened up and faced Yuika and the others.
"You guys, I know very well that you are determined to live with Kent. Moreover, are you ready to become a parent? By this time next year, you might have Kent's baby."
Certainly, as Amanda-san said, if you started living as a married couple, there was a natural possibility that you would have a child.
Yuika tightened her expression and gave a small nod, Beatriche put her hand on her cheek and smiled at me, and Manon blushed and looked down.
My face started to heat up as I faced this somewhat real, or rather vivid, reality.
"In Volzard, it's not particularly unusual for people around your age to have children. But, that's why you have to be mentally prepared. People don't become parents just because they have a child. No, you become a parent while raising your child."
After Amanda-san took a sip of her tea and took a breather, she began to speak.
"There are four of you who share the same situation, and there are also people who accompany you to help you. But, a newborn child is truly helpless, a fragile being that can die if you let your guard down, and you need to give them as much love as you can. Are you ready to die for those children?"
Amanda-san's gaze towards Meisa-chan was filled with deep compassion and maternal love.
"When I gave birth to Meisa, it was really difficult and I struggled to survive every day. Without caring what others thought, I bowed my head to the people around me and asked them to help me. But you know, as long as I could protect this child's smile, it wasn't painful at all."
Meisa-chan narrowed her eyes as Amanda-san patted her on the head.
"When a child is born, give them an overflowing amount of love. However, don't just pamper them, and don't just be strict, also give them all the love you have so that your child will grow up to be honest and not give up even when faced with difficulties."
Hearing Amanda-san's words, Yuika and the others' expressions stiffened and they nodded.
"Kent, when you first came to my place, I was worried about whether this child would be able to survive on his own. However, with the help of those around you, you did your best to save your friends. You protected Volzard from the threat of monsters."
"However, there were some classmates who couldn't be saved or who couldn't be brought back to Japan."
"Well of course, you're not God, and it's okay to fail or not be able to do something. I'm pretty sure there's no one else in Landshelt besides you who can say without any hesitation that you're going to subjugate a Kraken."
"Maa, that's true, but ..."
Amanda-san suddenly smiled and patted my head in the same way she did with Meisa-chan.
"You've become a great man. You're a proud son. But, from now on, you'll be the proud father of your unborn children. You'll teach your unborn children to live a life that's not embarrassing. Open your arms as wide as you can, and they will become the roof, the walls, and the house so that your wives and children are not exposed to the blazing sun or the cold rain and wind that freezes you to the core."
"Yes, I promise to protect my family with all my might."
"Yup, yup, that's why you're my proud son."
Amanda-san got up from her seat and hugged me tightly.
Perhaps this was Amanda-san's way of saying goodbye to her child.
But, I told you exactly that I would protect my family with all my might ...
Of course, that includes Amanda-san and Meisa-chan.
After I finished drinking tea, I decided to drop off Yuika and the others.
I got deep into the conversation, so I was a little late.
"I forgot to contact Noela-san, so is it okay if I send Manon first?"
"Ahh, it's okay. I asked Hurt to send my mother a message."
"But, since I haven't received permission, I'll still go ahead with Manon."
I, it's not like I think that if I were to be alone with Manon, she would get mad at me about Sahel.
When the shops and restaurants closed, Volzard's main street became deserted.
In Japan, it would be like after the last train.
To begin with, there were no flashy neon signs, bright street lights, or 24-hour convenience stores, and the number of street lights was limited, so the city as a whole was dimly lit compared to Japan.
I could see well at night, so it was fine, but I took out a light magic tool from the shadow space for the three of us.
"Wait, Kento, look ..."
"Oohh, amazing ... The Milky Way."
"Kent, what's the Milky Way?"
"It's a galaxy band where stars gather together."
"Galaxy band ... ?"
It seemed that astronomy was not as common in Volzard as it was in modern Japan, so it was a bit difficult to explain to Manon.
As I stood in the middle of the road and looked up at the night sky, I saw figures slowly approaching from the direction of the Guild.
Judging by the precarious gait, it appeared that they were drunk.
"Wow? Isn't it a luxury to have three women with you all by yourself ..."
"Right, right, we'll join in too, so let's do something nice ..."
The two men appeared to be in their late thirties and seemed to be quite drunk.
If you messed with people of Yuika and the others' ages in Japan, you would be arrested.
Also, the Lord's daughter is there, but I guess they didn't notice because it was dark.
"Wau, restrain yourselves! Can't you see this Guild Card!"
I was thinking that dealing with a drunk party would be troublesome, but Hurt and Hert jumped out from the shadows.
"Haa? Kobold?"
"Hey, hey, Kobolds in a place like this ... there are!"
It looked like what Hert was holding and sticking out in its right hand was my Guild Card.
Just maybe, this, it's that.
"Wafuu, this person right here, Volzard's S-rank adventurer, Kent Kokubu-sama he is, he is ... he is, is, is ..."(TN:They're trying to mimic something, but I can't really translate it very well.)
"It's S-rank!"
"Uwaah! It's the Monster User!"
The two drunken men ran away, tripping over their own feet.
The tails of Hurt and Hert, who had been seeing them off, now drooped.
"Thank you, Hurt, Hert."
"Wau, Goshujin-sama, hahaa ... rather, I wanted to do that ..."
"Wafuu, I wanted to do that ..."
Yuika put her hand on her forehead and sighed next to me as I stroked the depressed Hurt and Hert.
While Yuika and Manon were working at the clinic, Hurt and Hert were watching TV broadcasts on Yuika's smartphone's 1Seg in the shadow space.
It seemed that they really liked the 'Mito Koumon' they saw there, and were looking for a chance to put it into practice.
"I see, so you wanted to do that. But, Guild Cards don't have effects like Koumon-sama's Inrou. That thing, that's something like the emblem of the royal family, it's a little different from the rank in the Guild."
"Wau, that's right ..."
"Wafuu, I wanted to do that ..."
"But, you tried to help us. Thank you."
Hurt and Hert were depressed, but as I held them tight and petted them, they seemed to be in a better mood and started flapping their tails.
Maybe one of these days I'll take them to Uzumasa's movie village.
However, if a Kobold were to take out an Inrou or say a certain line, it would probably cause an uproar.
We walked to Manon's house while talking about the Milky Way and Japanese historical dramas.
"Mom, I'm home."
"Welcome back."
"Noela-san, I'm sorry for taking Manon out so suddenly."
"That's no good, Kent-san."
I apologized for sending Manon home so late, but Noela-san's expression turned grim.
"I'm sorry, I'll contact you in advance in the future ..."
"That's not it!"
"Ehh ... Ahh, I'm sorry, mother-in-law."
When I bowed my head again, Noela-san smiled at me.
"Hurt-chan gave me a message, and I don't have to worry because she'll always be with you. Besides, I already intend to send Manon off to marry into Kent-san's house."
"Thank you very much. I'm thinking of holding a dinner party after the Kraken commotion is over, so please come and join us."
"Maa, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be happy to participate."
After sending Manon off and taking Beatriche to the Lord's Mansion, I walked Yuika to the garrison's quarters.
"I'm sorry, Yuika. I kept bringing you around until late."
"Nope, it's okay. Besides, I can have Kent all to myself for a little while ..."
I put my strength into the arms that were wrapped around her, fun~yun, fun~yun ... Rather, Yuika is growing up too.
I should be the one saying that, for letting me have this to myself, thank you very much.
"Kent's ecchi ..."
"Ueh, I'm sorry ..."
"Is Kent happy?"
"I'm so happy. If I say I'm not happy, God will definitely get mad at me. It's clearly extremely absurd, spears will fall from the sky."
"I'm happy too. I'm so happy ..."
Yuika rested her head on my shoulder, and we walked in silence for a while.
Even without exchanging words, I felt happiness just from the warmth.
Yuika whispered to me as we walked down the empty main street.
"You know, Kent ... About Camilla."
"Yup ..."
"I think I can forgive her after reparations to Japan are completed ... That's what I'm thinking."
Yuika looked back on the days since she was summoned and talked about how her feelings towards Camilla had changed.
When she was interned at the Lastock garrison, she said that she hated her so much that she wanted to kill her.
"I feel truly blessed that Kent rescued me, that I was surrounded by kind people in Volzard, that I found a way to return to Japan, to communicate with Japan, and to have my family come from Japan. I don't think the families of the victims in Japan, such as Funayama-san who was weakened and died in Lastock, and Sekiguchi-san who committed suicide, would be able to forgive Camilla, but I can no longer maintain my hatred for Camilla. I think it's because I'm happy. I feel sorry for the victims and their families, and I think it's just my ego, but I'm starting to feel like I want to forgive her."
"Alright. But, it won't work unless the Japanese government and Resenburg officially reach an agreement."
"Yup, of course, because of distinction."
"After defeating the Krakens and moving, I'll try moving around a bit when I have free time."
"Yup ..."
"But, will Yuika be okay? Even if you end up living with Camilla."
"Hmm ... I don't know. But, when she went to the Calvine Territory, she worked hard and was trusted by the people ... That was from the beginning."
"Yup, we were the only ones who were treated poorly."
Yuika seemed to be starting to feel like forgiving Camilla, but she seemed to still be unsure.
"Isn't it okay to wait until Seraphima comes and our lives settle down?"
"I see, that's right ..."
After dropping Yuika off at the garrison's temporary quarters, I ducked into the shadows and returned to the boarding house.
Peeking into my room from the shadows, I saw Meisa-chan wrapped in a blanket, sitting opposite Mart and the others, wearing a pouting face.
"Not fair, it seems like I'm the only one who will be lonely."
"But, it's possible to meet anytime."
Mart and Murt also nodded at Mirt's words.
"Mirt can hide in the shadows, so you can go anywhere. But I can't go to the Lord's Mansion. Besides, it seems like my mother won't allow me to stay over the night ..."
"Then, Meisa should also marry Goshujin-sama."
"Wait, wh, what are you talking about, Murt. I don't particularly like Kent ..."
Wow, I wonder why Meisa-chan's face is blushing while she's complaining.
Rather, Meisa-chan, you can clearly distinguish Mart and the others.
I have a magic link, so I don't mistake who is who, but I didn't expect Meisa-chan to be able to tell the difference.
"I have to follow in my mother's footsteps and make this store prosperous."
"Even if you marry Goshujin-sama, you won't be unable to continue running the shop, right?"
"Hee? I see, that's fine ..."
"If you marry Goshujin-sama, he'll give you huggings and pettings, pettings."
"Hugging ..."
"Pettings, pettings!"
Yup, Meisa-chan, why are you rolling around with your hands covering your face?
"I'm back~."
"Umya~u! K, Kent ... I, it's not like I want to be stroked."
"Yes, yes, I'm going to wash up, so you can go to bed first."
Meisa-chan's face was red and her cheeks were puffed out, but when I stroked her head, she smiled and looked down.
Maa, I guess it's sad to lose your favorite pillow.
When I washed up, changed into my night clothes, and returned to my room, Meisa-chan was pretending to be asleep.
Her face was red and she was breathing heavily, so it was easy to find out, but let's not push her.
"Nn, nnhh~ ..."
When I got into the futon, Meisa-chan pretended to roll over and hugged me tightly.
I patted her head without saying a word, and Meisa-chan floated a smile on her face, and soon she began to sleep for real.
Yup, let's sleep with our mouth closed so we don't drool. Meisa-chan.
Moving out order
***---***
Food was lined up on two tables.
In the center, a large shrimp resembling a Lobster was boiled in salt and placed, and a thick monovalve resembling an abalone was removed from its shell and sauteed in butter.
The large bivalves were used in two types of pasta, salty and tomato-flavored.
"Now, let's eat Kent's souvenir before it gets cold."
"Yes, Itadakimasu!"
Thanks to Amanda-san's intercession, tonight's seiza session was completed in a short time.
Manon-chan was still pouting a bit, but she was really cute.
If I kept grinning too much, I might end up sitting in seiza after eating, so I tried to brace myself.
"Nnh ... So tender and sweet!"
"The sauce is rich ..."
As a Japanese person, I would have liked to make miso soup by making soup with the shrimp heads.
"The meat from the scissors is delicious, so let's all share it."
"Uwah, super sweet, yummy!"
Meisa-chan's expression also melted at the deliciousness of the shrimp.
Next, we would have shellfish sauteed in butter.
"Nnh! The crunchy texture and sea flavor are irresistible!"
"What ingredients did you use for this sauce?"
"It's a sauce based on shellfish bile."
Beatriche seemed to be tasting the sauce again after listening to Amanda-san's explanation.
It seemed to be a mixture of shellfish bile, herbs, fruit wine, and other secret ingredients that Amanda-san had.
Manon seemed to like the tomato-flavored pasta.
"The combination of the umami of the shellfish and the umami of the tomatoes is really delicious."
"That's right. For those with a salty taste, it might have tasted better with a little more garlic."
"That may be so. But, it's still delicious as is."
"Well, Kent brought it, and it's because the materials were good."
It was freshly harvested this morning and shipped directly to you, so it was extremely fresh.
"Amanda-san, would you like to add it to the restaurant menu?"
"I think large shrimp and shellfish like this are too expensive to sell it ourselves, but if I can get the shellfish I used for the pasta at a reasonable price, I'd like to use it."
"Well then, I'll go buy some from time to time."
"Really? Maa, I don't mind as long as it's not a burden to Kent."
"Once the Kraken is defeated, fishing in the open sea will resume, so I think we'll be able to get some rare fish."
"Hou, I'm looking forward to it ... Maa, I don't mind as long as Kent is free."
"Yes, I'll get some when I have time, so let's all eat together again."
"That's right ..."
We all enjoyed a dinner filled with seafood while chatting happily.
After Yuika and the others cleaned up, we decided to enjoy some after-meal tea with Mesudori Pavilion cookies.
"Ah~, it was delicious, and I had you clean up after me, so I had a good time today."
"But, Okaa-san was the one who cooked it."
"I enjoyed the food because it used unusual ingredients."
What a joy it was to enjoy delicious food with the people you love.
After the tea was poured into everyone's cups, Amanda-san asked me a question.
"Kent, how long will it take you to subjugate the Krakens?"
"Let's see. If things go well, it might end tomorrow, but depending on the situation, it might last longer."
"I see. Well then, once that's taken care of, you can move out of my place and into the guest house."
"Ehh ... Moving?"
When I was suddenly asked to move and was confused, Meisa-chan objected.
"Mom, why are you kicking Kent out? I'm against it, absolutely against it!"
"Kent, when will the Princess of Barshania come to Volzard?"
"Umm ... At the earliest, in half a month, at the latest, in about a month ..."
"In that case, why don't you get ready to welcome her? It wouldn't be cool to just move out when the Princess arrives."
"Yes, that's true ..."
"It's a good opportunity for you guys to talk, too."
Amanda-san straightened up and faced Yuika and the others.
"You guys, I know very well that you are determined to live with Kent. Moreover, are you ready to become a parent? By this time next year, you might have Kent's baby."
Certainly, as Amanda-san said, if you started living as a married couple, there was a natural possibility that you would have a child.
Yuika tightened her expression and gave a small nod, Beatriche put her hand on her cheek and smiled at me, and Manon blushed and looked down.
My face started to heat up as I faced this somewhat real, or rather vivid, reality.
"In Volzard, it's not particularly unusual for people around your age to have children. But, that's why you have to be mentally prepared. People don't become parents just because they have a child. No, you become a parent while raising your child."
After Amanda-san took a sip of her tea and took a breather, she began to speak.
"There are four of you who share the same situation, and there are also people who accompany you to help you. But, a newborn child is truly helpless, a fragile being that can die if you let your guard down, and you need to give them as much love as you can. Are you ready to die for those children?"
Amanda-san's gaze towards Meisa-chan was filled with deep compassion and maternal love.
"When I gave birth to Meisa, it was really difficult and I struggled to survive every day. Without caring what others thought, I bowed my head to the people around me and asked them to help me. But you know, as long as I could protect this child's smile, it wasn't painful at all."
Meisa-chan narrowed her eyes as Amanda-san patted her on the head.
"When a child is born, give them an overflowing amount of love. However, don't just pamper them, and don't just be strict, also give them all the love you have so that your child will grow up to be honest and not give up even when faced with difficulties."
Hearing Amanda-san's words, Yuika and the others' expressions stiffened and they nodded.
"Kent, when you first came to my place, I was worried about whether this child would be able to survive on his own. However, with the help of those around you, you did your best to save your friends. You protected Volzard from the threat of monsters."
"However, there were some classmates who couldn't be saved or who couldn't be brought back to Japan."
"Well of course, you're not God, and it's okay to fail or not be able to do something. I'm pretty sure there's no one else in Landshelt besides you who can say without any hesitation that you're going to subjugate a Kraken."
"Maa, that's true, but ..."
Amanda-san suddenly smiled and patted my head in the same way she did with Meisa-chan.
"You've become a great man. You're a proud son. But, from now on, you'll be the proud father of your unborn children. You'll teach your unborn children to live a life that's not embarrassing. Open your arms as wide as you can, and they will become the roof, the walls, and the house so that your wives and children are not exposed to the blazing sun or the cold rain and wind that freezes you to the core."
"Yes, I promise to protect my family with all my might."
"Yup, yup, that's why you're my proud son."
Amanda-san got up from her seat and hugged me tightly.
Perhaps this was Amanda-san's way of saying goodbye to her child.
But, I told you exactly that I would protect my family with all my might ...
Of course, that includes Amanda-san and Meisa-chan.
After I finished drinking tea, I decided to drop off Yuika and the others.
I got deep into the conversation, so I was a little late.
"I forgot to contact Noela-san, so is it okay if I send Manon first?"
"Ahh, it's okay. I asked Hurt to send my mother a message."
"But, since I haven't received permission, I'll still go ahead with Manon."
I, it's not like I think that if I were to be alone with Manon, she would get mad at me about Sahel.
When the shops and restaurants closed, Volzard's main street became deserted.
In Japan, it would be like after the last train.
To begin with, there were no flashy neon signs, bright street lights, or 24-hour convenience stores, and the number of street lights was limited, so the city as a whole was dimly lit compared to Japan.
I could see well at night, so it was fine, but I took out a light magic tool from the shadow space for the three of us.
"Wait, Kento, look ..."
"Oohh, amazing ... The Milky Way."
"Kent, what's the Milky Way?"
"It's a galaxy band where stars gather together."
"Galaxy band ... ?"
It seemed that astronomy was not as common in Volzard as it was in modern Japan, so it was a bit difficult to explain to Manon.
As I stood in the middle of the road and looked up at the night sky, I saw figures slowly approaching from the direction of the Guild.
Judging by the precarious gait, it appeared that they were drunk.
"Wow? Isn't it a luxury to have three women with you all by yourself ..."
"Right, right, we'll join in too, so let's do something nice ..."
The two men appeared to be in their late thirties and seemed to be quite drunk.
If you messed with people of Yuika and the others' ages in Japan, you would be arrested.
Also, the Lord's daughter is there, but I guess they didn't notice because it was dark.
"Wau, restrain yourselves! Can't you see this Guild Card!"
I was thinking that dealing with a drunk party would be troublesome, but Hurt and Hert jumped out from the shadows.
"Haa? Kobold?"
"Hey, hey, Kobolds in a place like this ... there are!"
It looked like what Hert was holding and sticking out in its right hand was my Guild Card.
Just maybe, this, it's that.
"Wafuu, this person right here, Volzard's S-rank adventurer, Kent Kokubu-sama he is, he is ... he is, is, is ..."(TN:They're trying to mimic something, but I can't really translate it very well.)
"It's S-rank!"
"Uwaah! It's the Monster User!"
The two drunken men ran away, tripping over their own feet.
The tails of Hurt and Hert, who had been seeing them off, now drooped.
"Thank you, Hurt, Hert."
"Wau, Goshujin-sama, hahaa ... rather, I wanted to do that ..."
"Wafuu, I wanted to do that ..."
Yuika put her hand on her forehead and sighed next to me as I stroked the depressed Hurt and Hert.
While Yuika and Manon were working at the clinic, Hurt and Hert were watching TV broadcasts on Yuika's smartphone's 1Seg in the shadow space.
It seemed that they really liked the 'Mito Koumon' they saw there, and were looking for a chance to put it into practice.
"I see, so you wanted to do that. But, Guild Cards don't have effects like Koumon-sama's Inrou. That thing, that's something like the emblem of the royal family, it's a little different from the rank in the Guild."
"Wau, that's right ..."
"Wafuu, I wanted to do that ..."
"But, you tried to help us. Thank you."
Hurt and Hert were depressed, but as I held them tight and petted them, they seemed to be in a better mood and started flapping their tails.
Maybe one of these days I'll take them to Uzumasa's movie village.
However, if a Kobold were to take out an Inrou or say a certain line, it would probably cause an uproar.
We walked to Manon's house while talking about the Milky Way and Japanese historical dramas.
"Mom, I'm home."
"Welcome back."
"Noela-san, I'm sorry for taking Manon out so suddenly."
"That's no good, Kent-san."
I apologized for sending Manon home so late, but Noela-san's expression turned grim.
"I'm sorry, I'll contact you in advance in the future ..."
"That's not it!"
"Ehh ... Ahh, I'm sorry, mother-in-law."
When I bowed my head again, Noela-san smiled at me.
"Hurt-chan gave me a message, and I don't have to worry because she'll always be with you. Besides, I already intend to send Manon off to marry into Kent-san's house."
"Thank you very much. I'm thinking of holding a dinner party after the Kraken commotion is over, so please come and join us."
"Maa, I'm looking forward to it. I'll be happy to participate."
After sending Manon off and taking Beatriche to the Lord's Mansion, I walked Yuika to the garrison's quarters.
"I'm sorry, Yuika. I kept bringing you around until late."
"Nope, it's okay. Besides, I can have Kent all to myself for a little while ..."
I put my strength into the arms that were wrapped around her, fun~yun, fun~yun ... Rather, Yuika is growing up too.
I should be the one saying that, for letting me have this to myself, thank you very much.
"Kent's ecchi ..."
"Ueh, I'm sorry ..."
"Is Kent happy?"
"I'm so happy. If I say I'm not happy, God will definitely get mad at me. It's clearly extremely absurd, spears will fall from the sky."
"I'm happy too. I'm so happy ..."
Yuika rested her head on my shoulder, and we walked in silence for a while.
Even without exchanging words, I felt happiness just from the warmth.
Yuika whispered to me as we walked down the empty main street.
"You know, Kent ... About Camilla."
"Yup ..."
"I think I can forgive her after reparations to Japan are completed ... That's what I'm thinking."
Yuika looked back on the days since she was summoned and talked about how her feelings towards Camilla had changed.
When she was interned at the Lastock garrison, she said that she hated her so much that she wanted to kill her.
"I feel truly blessed that Kent rescued me, that I was surrounded by kind people in Volzard, that I found a way to return to Japan, to communicate with Japan, and to have my family come from Japan. I don't think the families of the victims in Japan, such as Funayama-san who was weakened and died in Lastock, and Sekiguchi-san who committed suicide, would be able to forgive Camilla, but I can no longer maintain my hatred for Camilla. I think it's because I'm happy. I feel sorry for the victims and their families, and I think it's just my ego, but I'm starting to feel like I want to forgive her."
"Alright. But, it won't work unless the Japanese government and Resenburg officially reach an agreement."
"Yup, of course, because of distinction."
"After defeating the Krakens and moving, I'll try moving around a bit when I have free time."
"Yup ..."
"But, will Yuika be okay? Even if you end up living with Camilla."
"Hmm ... I don't know. But, when she went to the Calvine Territory, she worked hard and was trusted by the people ... That was from the beginning."
"Yup, we were the only ones who were treated poorly."
Yuika seemed to be starting to feel like forgiving Camilla, but she seemed to still be unsure.
"Isn't it okay to wait until Seraphima comes and our lives settle down?"
"I see, that's right ..."
After dropping Yuika off at the garrison's temporary quarters, I ducked into the shadows and returned to the boarding house.
Peeking into my room from the shadows, I saw Meisa-chan wrapped in a blanket, sitting opposite Mart and the others, wearing a pouting face.
"Not fair, it seems like I'm the only one who will be lonely."
"But, it's possible to meet anytime."
Mart and Murt also nodded at Mirt's words.
"Mirt can hide in the shadows, so you can go anywhere. But I can't go to the Lord's Mansion. Besides, it seems like my mother won't allow me to stay over the night ..."
"Then, Meisa should also marry Goshujin-sama."
"Wait, wh, what are you talking about, Murt. I don't particularly like Kent ..."
Wow, I wonder why Meisa-chan's face is blushing while she's complaining.
Rather, Meisa-chan, you can clearly distinguish Mart and the others.
I have a magic link, so I don't mistake who is who, but I didn't expect Meisa-chan to be able to tell the difference.
"I have to follow in my mother's footsteps and make this store prosperous."
"Even if you marry Goshujin-sama, you won't be unable to continue running the shop, right?"
"Hee? I see, that's fine ..."
"If you marry Goshujin-sama, he'll give you huggings and pettings, pettings."
"Hugging ..."
"Pettings, pettings!"
Yup, Meisa-chan, why are you rolling around with your hands covering your face?
"I'm back~."
"Umya~u! K, Kent ... I, it's not like I want to be stroked."
"Yes, yes, I'm going to wash up, so you can go to bed first."
Meisa-chan's face was red and her cheeks were puffed out, but when I stroked her head, she smiled and looked down.
Maa, I guess it's sad to lose your favorite pillow.
When I washed up, changed into my night clothes, and returned to my room, Meisa-chan was pretending to be asleep.
Her face was red and she was breathing heavily, so it was easy to find out, but let's not push her.
"Nn, nnhh~ ..."
When I got into the futon, Meisa-chan pretended to roll over and hugged me tightly.
I patted her head without saying a word, and Meisa-chan floated a smile on her face, and soon she began to sleep for real.
Yup, let's sleep with our mouth closed so we don't drool. Meisa-chan.
