Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu Chapter 165

?To-Tomoe-san, you!?(Mio)

?How to sharpen a sword? No, didn’t I teach you that a while ago? I don’t know that much about it, though.?(Makoto)

Yeah, I definitely taught her that already.

But why is Mio being teased by Tomoe?

?Oh, is that so? I suppose I must have confused myself.?(Tomoe)

?Both of you, I told you I’ll deal with you afterwards. Leave the room, now.?(Mio)

Mio is seething with anger.

Both of them? All Shiki did was laugh a little, though.

?Ah, since we’ll be busy tomorrow. For today, it’s best if we just sleep now.?(Makoto)

?Ah, yes. Waka-sama, good night.?(Mio)

Mio smiles as she says good night to me.

No, not just to me, but to everyone…

?We can go several days without sleep with no problem. So please, relax and rest. I will definitely come to wake you up tomorrow.?(Mio)

I wonder why.

I get the feeling that I’m being ordered to sleep.

Well, it’s true that I have to go to the academy tomorrow.

I haven’t drunk that much, but it’s definitely a good idea for me to go to sleep.

But.

There’s something I want to say no matter what, isn’t there?

I want to thank everyone.

Though I kind of just want to make one thing clear.

?Yeah, I’ll do that. But you three, can I say something??

As I say “you three,” Tomoe, Mio and Shiki stop moving.

I wonder if they can tell from my tone that I’m not messing around now.

I do still have alcohol in me, but I’m not saying this because I just thought of it, so it’s not a mistake to say it.

?You three have been fighting for me, working in Asora and watching the shop, so I’m really thankful. If it was me alone, everything would be half-assed and nothing might have taken form.?(Makoto)

?…?

?Because I met Tomoe, I came to know about the world of Asora. We created a home for everyone. Because I met Mio, I remembered cooking and could get along well with the adventurers. Because Shiki was here, the company ran smoothly even when I acted like a spoiled child. It’s really all because all three of you were there that I think I can keep being myself.?(Makoto)

?…?

If I was by myself, then definitely.

I would have gotten used to fighting and looked at the world with a skewed perspective.

I would have been living a no-good life in this other world.

?I want to give you something to thank you, though it might not be much of a reward. I’ve only given you your first names, but I want to give you the same surname as me, Misumi. I hope you’ll accept it, if you don’t mind.?(Makoto)

If I listen closely, I should be able to hear the noise of the party from here.

But a small amount of time passes where I can’t hear a single sound.

?… With pleasure. I said this during the day, but Waka, you really are an incredible trickster sometimes.?(Tomoe)

?I feel like I’ve been able to get closer to you, Waka-sama. I gratefully accept.?(Mio)

?From now on, I swear to do my utmost to meet all your expectations. There is nothing that would make me happier.?(Shiki)

That’s good.

In that case do I become Raidou Misumi?

I’ll eventually meet Hibiki-senpai, the hero of the kingdom, in some form or another.

That might be a chance for me, too.

?I’m glad you didn’t refuse. I’m going to go rest now, okay??(Makoto)

Somehow, it’s become embarrassing to make eye contact with these three now.

As if running away, I turn my back on the room and leave.

????????

The outskirts of Asora.

Shiki is lying on the floor, out cold, and the whites of his eyes are visible.

As proof that a fierce battle has taken place here, there are numerous signs of destruction left across the field.

Tomoe and Mio are sitting on the remains of a huge tree that has been felled magnificently.

Shiki twitches occasionally at the side of the tree, and there is a blanket over him, but the two of them show no concern towards him at all.

?Say, Mio. Why did you make that poor excuse? In that state, I think Waka would have accepted you.?(Tomoe)

?Hmph… Have you not had enough? What about you, making fun of me in such a horrible way??(Mio)

?I am asking why you chose to throw away the opportunity of granting your heart’s desire, to share a bed with Waka. He did consume a considerable amount of alcohol, but I think he was sufficiently conscious, no??(Tomoe)

The two of them look in the same direction, towards the horizon and the night sky.

?…?(Mio)

?From my point of view, it seems Waka has grown considerably as a person in the past few days. The previous master might have simply offered to assist in the restoration of the imperial capital of Limia. At the very least, we did not end up having to attack Kaleneon by ourselves.?(Tomoe)

?…?(Mio)

?He was even firm in his resolution when dealing with the dragon slayer. I do not think it would be bad for him to learn the warmth of a woman at this point. If that woman is to be you, I would ignore my usual course of action and encourage you.?(Tomoe)

?… But duty and gratitude. Because he says such things, I just thought it would be wrong to join my body with Waka-sama’s.?(Mio)

Mio opens her mouth, breaking her silence.

?Hooh??(Tomoe)

?I! … Rather than because of my own feelings. I just realized that I wanted to join our bodies with him being the one to desire me. Things like “well done” or “thank you”. It occurred to me that those are the wrong reasons.?(Mio)

From his true facial expression, she was able to understand how he felt.

Therefore, before this truth became affirmed, she discarded the opportunity of her own accord.

?You want Waka to tell you that he wants you.?(Tomoe)

Tomoe simply nods as she speaks, not even looking at Mio.

A few moments later, Mio also nods.

?But you are aware that that would be difficult? Waka is beginning to think of us as his family. Rather than being lovers, you could take him as someone who feels close to you, but it would be a love that is quite different from passion.?(Tomoe)

?I know that.?(Mio)

?Is that fine for you? You are aware that your feelings might be unrequited??(Tomoe)

?Even so. Even so, I want to truly serve him, to be devoted to him. For now, I want to live with these feelings, this devotion.?(Mio)

?I see… It is even more unlikely for Waka to desire my body than for him to desire yours, so I will at least encourage you. Though it may be meaningless.?(Tomoe)

?He has not said that there is another woman that he loves. There is no hurry. One day.?(Mio)

?… Human lives are short, after all. In another few years, it is possible that he will have one or two lovers that he will be married to for life, you know??(Tomoe)

?If it is a woman that I deem worthy, then I can endure~desu wa. I absolutely cannot acknowledge a woman who is unable to cook. And I will have him embrace me just as much as her.?(Mio)

?Are you his mother-in-law? No, you are even worse. In that case, it will be a long time before we see Waka’s child.?(Tomoe)

These two old, loyal followers spend the night talking to each other.