After lunch, I was guided around the festival by Lillywood-san again.
From Lillywood-san's explanation, it seems like she had chosen to show
me around the rare plants, and seeing all the plants that I've never seen
before made me feel thrilled for someone of my age.
Then, we went around a few places and came to an area where there
were a lot of long, thin trees, about three meters tall.
[O- Ooohhh…]
"What do you think? They're interesting trees, aren't they?"
[Yes. It feels like they're made of rubber.]
The tree that Lillywood-san introduced me to this time was very soft
and bent when I pushed it with my hand.
It seemed to be used as a material for cushions and sofas because of its
excellent texture. I kinda want to buy one now.
"The platform over there is also made from this tree. You can walk on it
with your shoes on, so how about experiencing walking on it yourself?"
[Yes?]
With Lillywood-san's urging, I went to the platform made of soft wood.
When I stepped on it, I felt my feet being bounced back, just like the
bouncy castle children played in, and my body moved up and down a
bit as I walked forward. Ahh, this is kinda fun.
[Heehhh… This is a lot more flexible than I thought it would be… Eh?]
"Yes, it's also very comfortable to sit on. Unnn? Is something the
matter?"
[N- No, nothing…]
I turned to Lillywood-san to tell her what I thought, but at that moment,
she got on the platform too.
Thereupon, what do you think happened? What happened is that
because Lillywood-san's body was moving up and down due to the
platform's rebound, her bountiful twin hills greatly swaying along. My
eyes couldn't help but be glued towards them.
I heard that women were sensitive to such gazes, so I hurriedly averted
my eyes but… Lillywood-san didn't seem to notice at all, as she's just
looking at me with her head tilting in wonder.
…Her guard really is too loose.
No, but even so, Lillywood-san's breasts really were quite big.
They were large enough that their size was clearly visible even when
wearing loose-fitting ethnic-style clothing. In addition, they're
beautifully round and weren't droopy at all.
I admit, slender women are more to my taste… but when they have
breasts as beautiful as Lillywood-san's, I can't help but follow them with
my eyes regardless of my tastes.
I heard someone say that big is better than small, but I guess this is
exactly what they meant.
…no, wait a moment there! What the heck am I thinking!?
It would be disrespectful to Lillywood-san to look at her with such dirty
eyes.
Even if it's impossible to not look at them because it's in a man's nature
to look at them from time to time, let's make sure that we don't think of
anything strange.
"Kaito-san? Is something the matter?"
[Ah, no! I was just happy to have Lillywood-san show me around that I
was just a bit absorbed. Now, let's move on!]
"Eh? Ah, yes!"
Embarrassed, I somewhat forcefully moved the conversation with
Lillywood-san forward, and headed to the next location.
I wonder what this is though? This strange embarrassment I'm feeling…
I don't think I had much of a chance to talk with Lillywood-san like this.
When I visited the Demon Realm before, I was only being seriously
guided and escorted, so Lillywood-san had a serious expression on her
face most of the time.
However, yesterday and today… I felt that Lillywood-san was showing
me her true self.
The gentle and kind part of her was the same as always, but she showed
me not only her usual gentle smile, but also her bright, cheerful smile.
And now, she's showing me a cute gesture of tilting her head.
Perhaps, I was feeling strangely embarrassed because she was showing
me a feminine gesture instead of her face as the World King.
I described Lillywood-san yesterday and today as someone that is too
unguarded. However, if I were to describe her accurately… I would
rather say that "Lillywood-san, who never showed an opening before,
started opening up to me yesterday".
It makes me feel Lillywood-san deeply trusts me, which honestly makes
me happy.
[What plants will we see next?]
"Next will be, let's see… How about we go to the area with the carpet of
small flowers?"
[Ohh, that sounds like it would be beautiful just by hearing it. I'm really
looking forward to it.]
"...…"
A carpet of flowers huh. I can somehow imagine it, but this was
something held during a humongous event, the Six Kings Festival… I'm
sure it will be more spectacular than I imagined. I feel my expectations
about it suddenly rising.
Then, I suddenly noticed Lillywood-san staring at my face. Tilting my
head, I asked.
[Lillywood-san?]
"…Do you like nature, Kaito-san?"
[Yes. Though I say that, I'm not as knowledgeable as Lillywood-san… All
I can say is that nature is beautiful and relaxing… so I like it a lot.]
"Having knowledge is convenient, but it isn't necessary to love nature.
The plants are happy just because Kaito-san likes them."
Thereupon, Lillywood-san paused for a bit, before a smile as beautiful
as a fully-bloomed flower appeared on her lips.
"…Of course, I also like you, who says you like nature, very much."
[T- Thank you very much.]
"Fufufu. Let's go then."
As she told me this in a gentle voice, a small but very beautiful peachcolored flower bloomed on Lillywood-san's head, a little above her right
ear.
Dear Mom, Dad—— I could be mistaken, but that flower on her head
———– It seems to indicate that the fondness Lillywood-san had for
me was true.
~~ Lillywood's hair (leaves) changes ~~
Normal… Verdant, bright green leaves.
Tired… Autumn red leaves.
Extremely tired… Withered leaves.
Happy… A flower bud will appear above her ear.
When she holds deep fondness (affection) for someone… A peachcolored flower blooms above her ear.
When she falls in love with someone… Flowers will bloom all over her
hair.