The 8th Day of the Wind month. I was taking a leisurely stroll around
the town the day after I told Lilia-san my feelings for her.
Lilia-san and I have become lovers, but Lilia-san is still the usual, as
during the birthday party, her face looked red from start to inish, she
was nervous that I felt bad for her, so I wasn't able to talk with her that
much.
But unlike before, even as her face turned red, she's still frantically
trying to make conversation with me… How should I say this… She
looked very cute.
Anyway, "Operation: Present" was a success, and now, I've decided to
take some rest for three days as I promised to Kuro.
I tried checking with Kuro again, and it seems like I don't need to be
stuck in my room resting for three days, and she's just telling me to take
it easy and not do anything hectic for the next three days.
I've been holed up in my room lately, so I think it's a good time to take a
leisurely walk alone like this once in a while.
Walking around, thinking of buying some food at the food stalls or
looking at the shops that are lined with products that I don't know what
they're for, I heard a familiar voice.
[…Arehh? Miyama-kun?]
[Eh? Ahh, Dr. Fear. Hello.]
Turning towards the voice, I saw Dr. Fear dressed in her vestments,
holding a large black bag in her hand.
[Unnn. Hello… How unusual, seeing you in a place like this. Are you
shopping?]
[Ah, yes. I'm just randomly looking around… Dr. Fear, did you visit a
patient?]
The large bag in Dr. Fear's hand looked like it contained some kind of
medical tools, so I asked her that, and she nodded with a kind smile.
[Unnn. I'm back from a medical visit… Recovery Magic isn't effective
when dealing with illnesses, and some patients ind it dificult to come
to the clinic in the irst place. So, I would do home visits a few times a
month.]
[I see.]
With the same gentle doctor vibe around her, I think that Dr. Fear is
someone that makes others feel relieved. Perhaps, that's why she's a
doctor.
At that moment, Dr. Fear looks at me, a look of contemplation on her
face.
[…Hmmm. It's sort of a good timing for me to meet you here, isn't it…
Miyama-kun, would you be interested in a summer resort in the Demon
Realm?]
[Eh? A summer resort?]
[Unnn. You see, it's getting warmer these days, right? It's hard to tell
because the temperature doesn't change that much in this country, but
in some parts of the Demon Realm, it gets really hot this time of year.
That's why it has become a standard to travel to summer resorts. That
also includes the Humans.]
[Heehhh… Unnn? But what does that have to do with me?]
I remembered hearing that in this world, the Light month is summer
and the Heaven month is winter.
The Symphonia Kingdom feels like spring all year round, and the
temperature doesn't change much, but it seems like there are places
where it gets hot in some areas.
That's why I was convinced that there would be a summer resort, so I
nodded my head, but I still didn't understand thy she was asking me
about it at this time.
Thereupon, Dr. Fear pulls out what looks like a card from her bag and
speaks.
[In fact, there was a patient who made a reservation for the day after
tomorrow, but suddenly got sick and couldn't go. She gave me this ticket
for her reservation as a thank you… I couldn't say no, so I received this
from her, but I was examining a pregnant woman who was about to give
birth. There's no way I could just leave her examination while she's
pregnant, so I wouldn't be able to ind the time to attend that…
However, I thought it would be a shame not to use the things given to
me, so why don't you go, Miyama-kun?]
[Eh? No, but…]
[Miyama-kun has been a big help to me with Noir-san's treatment. It
can't be helped if you're busy, but if you're not, would you like to take
it?]
[…Hmmm.]
I feel bad about it, but I don't think it's a good idea to refuse her
kindness.
Moreover, I'm going to be leisurely anyway, and if I'm looking for a place
to relax, this summer resort would be just ine.
After thinking about it for a while… I received the reservation card that
Dr. Fear held out to me.
[…Well then, I'll be presuming upon your kindness. I'll thank you for
this one day…]
[Ahaha, it's the contrary. I'm the one who's asking you to go after all.]
[I- Is that right?]
[Unnn, unnn. Don't worry about it… If you insist on thanking me, you
can just visit me and let's have some chat.]
[…Yes. Thank you.]
Thanking Dr. Fear once again, who has a kind smile on her face, we
chatted for a while before saying goodbye.
Dear Mom, Dad——– Having promised Kuro that I would stay at least
three days resting, I went out to walk around town and met Dr. Fear by
chance, to which I apologetically received a travel voucher. Well,
anyway, since she has given it to me——- I guess I'll go to a summer
resort.
Waving her hand to Kaito as he left, when Kaito was completely out of
sight, Fear shifted her gaze to the shadows and muttered.
[…Like you said, I gave it to him, but was that okay? Lu-chan.]
[Yes. Thank you for your cooperation.]
At the same time as Fear muttered, Lunamaria appeared from the
shadows and bowed to Fear, thanking her for her help.
In fact, the travel voucher that Fear gave to Kaito earlier wasn't given to
her by a patient, but was something that Lunamaria asked her to give
Kaito without him noticing.
[However, why do you bother to do this roundabout thing? If you just
want to give Miyama-kun a travel voucher, why don't you give it to him
directly, Lu-chan…]
[No, Miyama-sama has been wary of me lately, so the chance that he
would accept it when I give that travel voucher upfront is…]
[Wary… Don't tell me, Lu-chan! You're trying to pull another prank
again…]
[T- That's not it!? T- This is something that's entirely for Miyamasama…]
[...…]
[I- I'm telling the truth!]
When Fear looked at her with doubtful eyes, Lunamaria hurriedly came
up with a word of defense.
For Lunamaria, Fear has long been her mother's doctor, and with her
interactions with her, she herself loves Fear like a sister… She's one of
the few people she looks up to.
[Mnghh… I'll believe you for now… You shouldn't trouble Lilia-chan too
much, okay?]
[Y- Yes. I'll be careful.]
[Unnn, that's a good girl… Well then, I'll go back to the clinic. Come visit
me again for a cup of tea, okay?]
[Ahh, yes. Thank you for the help.]
Even though her face shyly blushed as Fear stroked her head,
Lunamaria didn't resist. It proves that she adores Fear that much, and it
might be a surprising sight for others to see.
After patting Lunamaria's head, Fear then turned on her heel, walking
towards the inirmary, and turned her head towards Lunamaria and
smiled.
[I'll see you later then, Lu-chan.]
[Yes… wait, Dr. Fear!? In front! There's a signboard!]
[Eh? ——-Fugyaaahhhh!?]
In the Albert Duchy mansion, Lilia was sitting at her desk in her ofice,
thinking.
Lilia had decided to take a well-deserved break after her birthday and
had inished the necessary messages to send by noon today… and was
currently holding her arm in her ofice.
[…What am I supposed to do on my break?]
[That's what happens when you work too much. How frightening.]
Hearing the words Lilia muttered, Lunamaria replied to her with a
heartfelt look of amazement.
Lilia, who was serious and never took a day off to begin with, wasn't
very good at resting in any way… She's so bad at it to the point where
she'd start working even when she's on her vacation if she was left
alone…
After letting out a sigh, seeing Lilia like that, Lunamaria took out a card
from her pocket and placed it on the table.
[Then, My Lady. Would you like to go on a trip with me for the irst time
in a long while?]
[Eh? With you?]
[Yes, I was originally going to go with my mother but… my mother
couldn't make it, so I thought that since you're going to have a vacation
anyway… Look, it's that summer resort we've been to before.]
[Ahh, that quiet, scenic place. That's quite nice… I was just thinking
about taking a relaxing vacation too…]
Hearing Lunamaria's suggestion, Lilia replied to her enthusiastically,
and hearing her reply, Lunamaria lets out a grin.
[It's settled then…]
[Yes. Ahh, I'll pay for the travel expenses.]
[Understood… Well then, I'll be dropping my mother off to her
appointment on that day, so I'll be a little late.]
[Unnn? I don't mind if I'm late in my departure though?]
[No, no, both of us know of that place anyway, so let's just meet there.]
[…I guess so. Alright then.]
After handing the travel voucher to Lilia, saying that with a serene smile
on her face, Lunamaria bows and leaves the room… With an impish
smile plastered on her face…
Not knowing that she had been set up by Lunamaria, Lilia began
preparing quickly, looking forward to her vacation the day after
tomorrow