Chapter 197: 197

Arriving at Rei-san and Fia-san’s home, even though things have become a bit flurried, it seems that dinner is ready, so we moved towards the dining room .

There, I see Fia-san laying out lots of food, and looking somewhat happy, Rei-san spoke .

[Oya? It seems like we’re having a feast today . ]

[Yeah, Sieg-chan’s voice came back and Miyama-kun came to visit . I have to show him my skills . ]

[……They look delicious . ]

[Mother is the one who taught me how to cook, so she’s pretty good at it . ]

The food lined up on the dining table, had a homely atmosphere, looked very tasty, and I could tell that Fia-san was a good cook just by looking at it .

Then, Rei-san and Sieg-san took their seats, while Fia-san smiles towards me and pointed to an empty chair .

[Come now, Miyama-kun, sit down . ]

[…………… . . ]

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The moment I heard those words, a nostalgic scene flashed in my mind .

——–Look, Kaito . Sit down, Mom worked really hard today!]

——–D- D- Doesn’t this look a little extravagant?

——–I mean, it’s Kaito’s birthday! I even baked a cake!

It’s a really nostalgic memory, a childhood memory filled with happiness and love that I had taken for granted .

——–Mom, isn’t this cake crushed flat?

——–Ugghhh… T- That was because it couldn’t carry my love……

——–It would be great if it’s just something like this……

——–You- said- some- thing, Dear?

——–Sorry .

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Thinking about it now, that cake was quite a terribly-made one…… It was messed up with cream here and there, the sponge was a bit burnt…… but, it tasted great .

(T/N: Sponge was apparently what the… spongy part of the cake is called . )

[……Miyama-kun?]

[Ah, I’m sorry!? Excuse me . ]

In a way, this is the first time I’ve seen the scene of a family sitting together in harmony since I came to this world, and it seemed to remind me of the past, making me freeze .

After Rei-san called out to me, I sat down and a little flustered, I clasped my hands together .

[ [ [ [ Thank you for the food . ] ] ] ]

[……Whoa, Fia, you really stepped up your game today huh?]

[Hmmm…… Delicious . As expected, I still can’t compete with Mother . ]

[Thanks, I’m Sieg-chan’s Mother after all . You won’t surpass my cooking skills that easily . ]

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As I listened to their joy-filled voices, I brought the food into my mouth .

I see, Fia-san’s cooking certainly is very good…… Its taste is homely yet simple, but it’s so warm and inviting…… How should I say this… It’s like the taste of a mother’s home cooking .

The flavor isn’t so thick, but it’s so delicious that it slowly seeps into my body . It was just the way I like it .

[Miyama-kun, what do you think?]

[Yes . It tastes really great . ]

[That’s good—– Miyama-kun!?]

[Eh? A- Arehh?]

I responded to Fia-san’s question with a gentle smile on my face, but for some reason, Fia-san looked at me with a startled expression on her face .

I also noticed from her reaction, that before I knew it, tears were running down my cheeks .

[I- I’m sorry!? Did it not taste good?]

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[Kaito-san, are you okay? Could it be that you aren’t feeling well……]

[Ah, no, that’s not it . This is, errr……]

Somehow, my tear glands seemed to have loosened up when I remembered Mom and Dad .

Hurriedly wiping my tears with my hand, I shook my head at Fia-san and Sieg-san who are concernedly asking me, while Rei-san looked at me with equally concerned eyes .

[……It’s just that I slightly remembered my parents……]

[……No, it’s not surprising . It can’t be helped if you remembered your parents back in your world . ]

[……No, my parents…… they passed away back when I was a young child . ]

[……I see, I’m sorry . ]

[No, it was a really long time ago, and I’ve already sorted out my feelings . ]

……I’d be lying if I said I didn’t feel lonely without my parents . I still remember Mom and Dad well .

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However, I’ve already got my answers about my parents’ deaths in my own way . My parents probably wouldn’t feel relieved if I just stood still and grieved…… Thanks to Kuro, I’m able to think that way .

[……It’s just that, errr, how should I say this…… I slightly remembered when we were all together for dinner as a family . ]

[Kaito-san’s parents must have been very kind people . ]

[Yes…… Ahhh, they were slightly like Rei-san and Fia-san, my parents were cheerful people . ]

Unnn, Rei-san and Fia-san really are a lot like Mom and Dad .

Dad was usually very cheerful, and he would sometimes say a few unnecessary words that made Mom mad at him, but he was a great father who was very kind and dependable .

Mom was always cheerful and smiling, and even though she was very clumsy and not very good at housework, she was always positive and cheerful .

[……Miyama-kun, another helping?]

[Eh? Ah, yes . That would be great . ]

[Unnn, then, I’ll get you some more . ]

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[Thank you . ]

As if to brush away the mood that had become a bit gloomy, Fia-san cheerfully said that and gave me another helping .

[Miyama-kun, just like Fia said on the way here, you can always think of our place as your home . ]

[Ah, yes . Thank you . ]

[Of course, you can consider me as family . If you and Sieg get married, you will actually be one anyway…… So, you can just directly call me father-in-law—–Bfuheee!?]

[……Geez…… You’re really incorrigible……]

[Ahahaha . ]

Feeling their gentle concern, I naturally smiled .

I guess you could say that it was unfortunate that I lost my parents early…… However, I feel really fortunate for the bonds I have today .

I have people who care about me . I have people who comfort me when I’m down…… I feel so happy that it’s almost like a miracle .

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Dear Mom, Dad—— I would be lying if I said I completely got over your deaths . However, you don’t have to worry about me . I’m fine here, and I’m feeling happy from the bottom of my heart . I may need a long time before I can become a full-fledged adult, but even today—— I’m still smiling .

After dinner, we continued chatting for a while, and after taking a bath, I was thinking that the only thing left to do was to go to bed when…… Sieg-san suddenly called out to me .

[……Kaito-san, do you mind if we go take a stroll around?]

[A stroll……?]

[Yes, I felt like getting some night breeze, so if it’s fine with you, would you mind coming along?]

[Alright . Let’s go . ]

I had no reason to refuse, so I accepted her invitation and walked out of the house with Sieg-san .

The city of Rigforeshia at night is very quiet, the stars shining in the sky are beautiful, and the comfortable night breeze somehow makes me feel peaceful .

Sieg-san and I began to walk together, not having any particular destination in mind .

We rarely exchanged words, and although our stroll was silent, by no means does it feel uncomfortable at all…… Strangely enough, I felt peace of mind .

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Then, we continued on for a while, but when we arrived in the plaza…… I was suddenly gently hugged from behind .

[……Eh?]

[……………… . ]

[E- Errr, S- Sieg-san!?]

A soft, warm embrace, and the good scent faintly wafting after a bath…… I felt my heart loudly beating as I flusteredly called Sieg-san’s name, and after a moment of silence, still hugging me from behind, Sieg-san spoke .

[……Kaito-san is a very strong person . Always straightforwardly doing your best…… I really respect you . ]

[N- No, it’s not like I’m that great of a person……]

[Even if you think so, you are a man I can truly respect…… I always get courage and energy from the hardworking Kaito-san . So, I sometimes want to return what I felt to you too . ]

[……Errr . I appreciate that but, w- what’s with our situation?]

[……Strong and admirable…… And yet, by no means are you an invincible person…… I want to hug such a Kaito-san right now but…… Is that no good?]

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[N- No!?]

[… . . That’s great…… Well then, let’s just stay like this for a bit longer……]

What is this? This feeling…… I was supposed to be very nervous, but I felt truly reassured instead .

Sieg-san is a mature woman who is always kind, calm and dependable…… Just like a dependable older sister .

I was an only child, but if I had an older sister…… would she be like this? Do I think of Sieg-san as an older sister?

……No, but what about the pounding I’m feeling in my chest right now? I don’t think I’m going to have any answers right away…… but it isn’t making me feel uncomfortable .

I don’t know why, but the tears which should have already stopped…… started flowing again .

So this is the power of an adult woman…… who can make others feel comfortable and peaceful……

~ ~ A Certain Bookstore’s Disaster ~ ~

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[I- I- If it isn’t D- Death King-sama!? W- W- W- Welcome to our establishment . ]

[……I want…… the books where Kaito appeared . ]

[Kaito? A- Ahh! T- The books about Miyama-sama, h- h- here it is……]

[……I’ll buy…… all of it . ]

[All of it!? N- No, but, t- there are about 50 copies of that……]

[……Keep…… the change . ]

[!? White gold coin!?]

[……If a new book comes out…… I’ll buy it . ]

[Eh? Ah, no, a new book is……]

[……I also want…… the new book . ]

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[O- O- Of course, we’re planning to make a sequel! B- B- But for now, w- w- w- would you please wait for it!?]

[……Alright . ]

The next day, the bookstore was in quite a panic as they went to commission for a sequel to the book……