The 20th day of the second Fire month. As I watered the seedling of the World Tree that I received at the Six Kings Festival, some things run around my mind. The reason for that... is that Fate-san hasn't come to visit lately.
Fate-san, just like Kuro, escapes from work to play with me for an hour or so every three days. There would even be times when she would come every day... but she hasn't come to visit for almost 20 days now.
I wonder what's going on? Since it's Fate-san we're talking about here, there's no way that she's "too busy because of work". On the other hand, there's also no way that Fate-san, a Supreme God, is sick in bed.
Could it be that I've done something that got Fate-san mad? No, but at my birthday party, she was still acting as usual...
[...Hey, Alice.]
[What is it?]
[Do you know what happened with Fate-san? I haven't seen her lately...]
For the time being, I asked Alice, who is a good friend of Fate-san, but for some reason, she had a complicated look on her face.
[...Errr, Fate-san... She's been w- working a lot lately, so she doesn't have much time.]
[...If you're going to make up a lie, you could have at least made a better one than that.]
[No, to be honest, even though I'm the one who said it, I also feel like it's unrealistic, but what I said isn't entirely wrong...]
[Eh? Then, Fate-san is seriously working? Voluntarily?]
[Y- Yes, well...]
That's impossible, that Fate-san willingly doing work? ...No matter how I look at it, the situation is clearly abnormal.
[C- Could it be... Fate-san really isn't doing well?]
[...W- Well, that's right. I guess you could say that she's sick in a way.]
[She's sick!? No, no, if she's sick, then shouldn't be working... Or rather, even a Supreme God like Fate-san can get sick!?]
[...Well, how should I say this... Regarding the details of her sickness, I'm not at liberty to say that... Ahh, but it's not something that can be transmitted to others so...]
Apparently, Fate-san really is sick. No, well, it may be rude to say this, but I could understand now. I see, because of that sickness of hers, she hasn't been coming to visit lately and is even doing work, something she normally doesn't do...
It must be a very heinous disease. Otherwise, I can't imagine that Fate-san would be doing her job.
[...I'm worried about her, so I think I'll go pay her some visit.]
[.....]
[Alice?]
[...Ahh, no, well, there is indeed that shock therapy concept, isn't it? I guess that could work.]
[U- Unnn?]
I don't really know what she's talking about, but for the time being, I'm going to visit her. Let's buy some fruits first and bring them as souvenirs.
[...I mean, even though she punched me when I was like that, she's acting all hesitant when the same thing happens to her...]
[Ooooiiiii, Alice?]
[Ah, no! I'm also worried about Fate-san, so I'll go with you! Now, now, since we've decided, let's hurry up and go!]
When I called out to Alice, who had her hand on her chin and was mumbling something, a cheerful smile appeared on her face as she urged me to come visit Fate-san already.
Somehow, rather than worried... It feels like Alice is up to no good again...
The upper level of the God Realm, a place I had visited once before. There stands Fate-san's temple, to which Alice and I entered. I wonder if Fate-san is alright? The fact that she's working means that she's physically fine. Well, what I'm very worried about is if she's mentally alright though...
As I was thinking about this, I knocked on the door that led to Fate-san's room. A little while later, the door opened a bit and a grumpy-looking Fate-san appeared.
[Geez, what now... I said I'm busy working, so stop being a... hind... rance... Eh?]
[Ah, errr, hello.]
[...Kai-chan?]
[Yes, errr, I came to visit...]
When I timidly called out to Fate-san, who totally looked like she was in a bad mood, her face stiffened and a little while later, she began profusely sweating.
[...Eh? W- Why are you here... U- Ummm, my heart isn't ready yet….. so, errr, go home for the time being...]
[Fate-san!]
[Eh? Shall-tan? W- What's the matter?]
[I know you're wondering why Kaito-san came, but I'll finish my own business first, okay?]
[...Business?]
Saying this with a bright smile on her face, Alice grabbed Fate-san's hand and pulled her out of the door.
[That's right! I'm here to pay back the debt I received from Fate-san!]
[...Debt? Hey, Shall-tan? What in the world are you———–]
[ALICE-CHAN KIIIIIIIIIICK!!!]
[——–Fugyaaaahhhh!?]
My eyes couldn't grasp what had just happened. From what I saw though, Alice's legs seemed to glow for a moment, before the huge door shattered and Fate-san suddenly crashed onto the back wall of her room.
From the line she said... Alice must have kicked her. Or rather, what the heck are you doing, oi!?
[...W- Wait, Shall-tan! What are you suddenly doing!? That hurts!]
I don't think that kick would be something that would have just normally hurt someone... Well, I guess for someone with super specs like Fate-san, the damage would only to the extent that her face turned a bit red.
[No, remember, you punched me before... So I'm returning it!]
[That was a punch before! Why did you return it with a kick!? Moreover, you aimed at my face without hesitation!?]
[Now then, Fate-san! Let's not dwell on every single thing! Let's face the future with a bang! Well then, adieu!]
[Stop right theeeeeere!!! I have lots of things to say but... let me kick you too!!!]
After doing what she wanted to do and only saying what she wanted, Alice disappeared, and Fate-san's screams echoed in the temple.
Dear Mom, Dad————– Errr, I heard that Fate-san was sick, so I came to visit her but... Doesn't it seem like there's something strange here? No, rather, I know that I don't know some things but————— Fate-san seems to be alright, isn't she?