The 13th Day of the Wind month. Lilia-san and I had a big problem at
the beginning of our vacation at Carrel, but after that, we were able to
enjoy our stay, and both Lilia-san and I were able to fully achieve our
original goal, taking a break.
And the best thing about it is that the situation we'd been in after
Amalie-san's party was resolved in a good way.
After the party and after we became lovers, Lilia-san was a little
nervous and we couldn't continue our conversations, but after staying
together for three days at Carrel, she became more relaxed. By the time
we returned home, Lilia-san was as relaxed as she was before… No, we
are now able to exchange words with each other much more intimately
than before.
In that sense, I'd have to thank Lunamaria-san for pulling the strings
behind the scenes for this one.
Well, but then, that Lunamaria-san… As soon as we got home, she was
slapped by Lilia-san and was "buried in the wall" but… Well~ I didn't
know that people can have half of their body buried in a wall like that…
Well, Lunamaria-san was stuck on that wall for about an hour but… it
may just be that the people in this world aren't weak. If I take a slap like
that, my head will physically ly off… I'll make sure that I don't do
anything that would upset Lilia-san that much.
[…Alright, Bell, you're looking good.]
[Gaoo!]
[Thank you for helping me, Lynn.]
[Kyuiii!]
With that in mind, I inished brushing Bell.
Thanking Lynn for her help, I then held her in my chest as the both of us
lean against Bell, who was laying down in a prone position.
I'm very proud of Bell's fur, which I don't miss brushing and washing
every day, and it feels nice, silky and luffy.
[Good job, Kaito-san.]
[Sieg-san too, good job. Are you done with your patrol?]
[Yes, I was working on the night shift, and I just inished.]
After exchanging greetings with a smile, Sieg-san hands me a beverage
and asks if she can sit next to me.
Of course, I don't have any reason to say no, so I agreed. Sieg-san then
elegantly sits down on the lawn and leaned against Bell, just as I did.
[Haahhh… Bell-chan's fur feels nice.]
[Yes, I don't skip a day in brushing him.]
[Gaoo!]
Having a leisurely conversation with her, I put Lynn on my lap after she
inished eating her dried meat, and she started to curl up my lap and
fall asleep, feeling sleepy after feeling up her stomach.
Bell wasn't asleep, but that fact that he's in a relaxed, prone position
means that he may be dozing off.
Well, it's certainly the perfect weather for a nap, and I know how he
feels…
[…Fuahh… Ahh, I'm sorry.]
[Ahh, Sieg-san was working on a night shift, right? It can't be helped if
you feel sleepy.]
Hearing Sieg-san let out a small, adorable yawn, I looked in her
direction and saw her rubbing her eyes as if she was a little sleepy,
probably because she was on night duty.
Smiling at her adorable actions, I called out to Sieg-san.
[Isn't it ine if you take a nap here, right?]
[That is… a very tempting proposition.]
[Ahh, before that…]
[What's the matter? Kaito-sa—— Eh?]
I thought it was just the right time, so I took a small wooden box from
my magic box… the music box that I had made for Sieg-san, and handed
it to her.
Sieg-san's eyes widened as if she was completely struck unprepared by
the situation, and dumbfounded, she stared at the music box she
received.
[…This is?]
[Errr, a music box.]
[Music box? Eh? However, didn't you give this to Lili…]
[Ah, yes. Of course, this is different from the one I gave to Lilia-san.
Ummm, you see, Sieg-san has always been a great help to me, and since
you also helped me with that previous situation… This is my gratitude.]
Hearing my words, Sieg-san exchanges glances between my face and
the music box over and over again.
The music box I gave to Sieg-san is different from the one I gave to Liliasan, and is made of emeralds and other green jewels.
When it was opened, the magic crystal lit up, and with the mechanism
written in it, a tree and a bow emerged, the emblem of the Elves.
Well, I didn't have enough time and didn't know where to go, so I'm
using jewels that I bought at the store but…
The song was also composed by Alice to suit Sieg-san. The song makes
one feel like they're in a vast, lush wilderness. It kind of reminds me of
the folk songs back in my world.
[…Can I really have it? I mean, I didn't really… help you that much…]
[Not at all. You have been taking care of Bell and Lynn while I was busy,
and you even gave me food to eat while I was working. Thanks to you, I
was able to work hard. Thank you so much.]
[…!?]
When I honestly expressed my heartfelt gratitude, Sieg-san looked
surprised, and yet very happy, holding the music box I gave her with
both hands and hugging it tightly in front of her chest, as if it was
something precious.
[…Thank… you. I will cherish it.]
[Yes.]
[…This is, errm, what should I do… I feel so happy that I can't get the
words out of my mouth.]
Her cheeks blushing and some tears blotting from her eyes, Sieg-san
moved her gaze several times as if she's searching for words, but in the
end, she still didn't know what to say, so she looked down once, shook
her head, and then, gently leaned her head on my shoulder.
As her beautiful red hair swayed slightly, when I felt a comfortable
weight on my shoulder… Sieg-san calmly and softly said.
[…I don't want to bother you but… Can I fawn on you for a bit? Right
now, I feel like I need to be near you.]
[Yes. I wouldn't feel bothered by that at all. I'm rather happy about it
instead.]
[…Thank you.]
Saying that, Sieg-san leans on my shoulder and closes her eyes with a
smile on her face.
A comfortable silence passes and happiness loods my chest.
[…This is happiness.]
[…Yes.]
No further words were needed, yes, just feeling peace from the
presence of the other by our side, I surrendered my body to the warm
sunshine and slightly refreshing breeze.
Dear Mom, Dad——– Returning back from the summer resort, I
thought it was a good time to give my thanks to the people who have
helped me out before. Starting with Sieg-san——- I conveyed my
gratitude.