Chapter 428

On the second day of the Six Kings Festival, having the theme “Interacting with Nature”, I walked with Lillywood-san through a path lined with colorful flowers in full bloom .

A single flower blooming on the side of the road looked lovely, but a carpet of such beautiful flowers looked wonderful .

“That reminds me . When Kaito-san first visited the Demon Realm, I was also the one who guided you . ”

[Ahh…… It wasn’t that long ago, but thinking about that time kinda makes me feel nostalgic . ]

Nowadays, thanks to my Teleportation Magic Tool, I can come to the Demon Realm on my own . However, the first time I went to visit Isis-san’s castle, Lillywood-san acted as my escort and guide .

At that time, we encountered a Behemoth in the Demon Realm and met Magnawell-san . Hmmm, the impact of the Behemoth’s size was diminished by Magnawell-san’s size, but even that Behemoth was as big as a Kaiju .

I wondered if Bell would also grow to his size in the future . If it’s possible, I’d really like it if he stays in his current cute size but……

“Yes, at that time, I didn’t think that Kaito-san would become this big of a part of my life . ”

[This big of a part of your life, you say…… I don’t feel like I’ve changed that much though . ]

Even so, a lot of things happened in the past few months, since Lillywood-san showed me around the Demon Realm . Meeting the Six Kings, challenging the depths hidden beneath Kuro’s heart, confessing to Isis-san, returning to Sieg-san’s hometown, settling the incidents in Lilia-san’s past, reunion in the Hydra Kingdom, meeting Eden-san, Alice’s past, confrontation with Dr . Vier…… I also went to visit the God Realm . Wait, aren’t the months I spent in this world a bit too stacked?

“Fufufu, you are someone that I can’t measure . You are an unexpected and strange person, in all sorts of ways . ”

[……Is that a compliment?]

“Yes, of course . I greatly admire you . However, this is difficult . I wonder what these feelings I have for you are? Trust, friendship, fondness, awe, affection, interest, respect, infatuation, gratitude…… I just can’t find the right words to describe it . ”

Leisurely walking, Lillywood-san’s gaze tilted slightly upward as she murmured .

“……However, I am sure that I don’t have any negative feelings towards you . If it’s possible, I hope we can continue to have a close relationship even in the future . ”

[……Yes . I also feel the same way . ]

“……Fufu, the atmosphere turned a bit strange, didn’t it? Let’s pull ourselves together and start going around the festival . ”

[Yes . ]

The atmosphere certainly was starting to make me feel strangely embarrassed . However, I didn’t dislike such an atmosphere .

Though, strangely enough, I felt a little closer to Lillywood-san than before .

Dear Mom, Dad————- Just like Lillywood-san, I also don’t know how to put what I’m feeling for her into words…… But one thing is for sure, these feelings I have for Lillywood-san————— I feel something like fondness towards her .

[……A- As expected of Lillywood-sama . She isn’t pushing him that hard, but they’ve got quite a great mood around them…… How envious . ]

[……What are you doing? “Vier”……]

As Vier quietly watched Kaito and Lillywood while hiding behind a large tree, Neun called out from behind her with a dumbfounded expression on her face .

[Well, you see, festivals are so uplifting, aren’t they?]

[H- Huhh…… Well, that’s certainly true……]

[How uplifting something is can be a very important factor in love, you know? In other words, the Six Kings Festival is an event that I can’t miss when I attack Miyama-kun!]

[……So? You went to the trouble of closing your clinic, but what exactly are you doing?]

Hearing Vier’s passionate words as she clenched her fist, Neun asked her back with a distant look in her eyes .

[Unnn, about that…… I haven’t participated in a festival for a long time, so wouldn’t I need to study the things I need to do?]

[……No, I don’t think you really need to study though?]

[Unnn, unnn, as one would expect, you can’t make a great attack without preparation, don’t you think? That’s why I’m studying like this . ]

[……Don’t the public generally call what you’re doing “stalking”?]

[Don’t worry . It’s not stalking if I have received permission from Lillywood-sama!]

[What’s with your energetic way of saying that!?]

Vier was originally a reckless person, and only her energy in doing things was tremendous . Or perhaps, rather than saying that, it would be better to describe her as someone who acted on the spur of the moment . As a result of her recklessness though, Neun got caught up……

[In the first place, rather than ask about what I’m doing…… Aren’t I supposed to be asking what you’re doing, Hikari?]

[Ehh? M- Me?]

[Who else do you think I’m talking with here!? The festival lasts for 7 days, why don’t you ask Miyama-kun out on a date!?]

[D- D- Date!? H- H- H- However, i- i- i- it’s not like Kaito-san and I are l- lovers……]

[That’s exactly why you should ask him on a date!!!]

[Hyiiiihhhh!?]

Overwhelmed by Vier’s angry look, Neun looked frightened . However, Vier didn’t mind her reaction at all and continued to speak, grabbing Neun’s shoulders .

[Listen here, okay? It’s exactly because you’re not lovers yet, that’s why you have to be aggressive…… Since even Kuromu-sama is supporting us, we can’t just act shy all the time . You have to have the guts to take a bath with him and wash his back!]

[Wha!? B- B- B- Bathing together!? I- I- I- I can’t do that . I- I would die from embarrassment from doing that . ]

[Hmmm . You’re the same as usual, aren’t you, Hikari…… Alright then! I will help you!]

[Eh? No, thank you . I have a bad feeling about this……]

[Of course, I want to have a good relationship with Miyama-kun, but I’m also rooting for Hikari…… so I’ll go ask Kuromu-sama for help!]

[Please listen to me! Please, could you just listen to my opinion a little…… Ah, wait, Vier!? She started running already…… wait, look at where you’re running! There are tree roots where you’re running to……]

[Eh? ——–Fugyaahhh!?]

Vier vigorously ran off, but as klutzy as usual, she tripped over a root at her feet and dived face-first into the ground .