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Chapter 457: 457

Although there’s a large gap in appearance and name between high-class Chinese cuisine and French cuisine, it tasted great, just as one would expect from a popular restaurant .

The main course, a Peking duck-style meat dish, as if umami of the poultry had extremely converged within it, giving me such satisfaction that made me feel as if I had eaten a whole chicken .

Unnn, that was…… chicken meat, right? It’s not the meat of a big worm of some frog somewhere, right? ……Unnn, let’s just stop thinking about it .

I was enjoying my meal like that…… but while I was partaking on my meal, I suddenly noticed something .

[…………………… . ]

I could feel occasional glances from Lilia-san, who is eating at the table next to ours . However, she doesn’t call out to me .

And the emotion I’m feeling with my Sympathy Magic…… was worry? What does this mean?

[……Ummm, Lilia-san?]

[……Kaito-san, can I have a moment of your time?]

When I called out to Lilia-san, she seemed to be hesitating for a moment before she replied .

[Eh? Yes……]

[Well then, please follow me for the moment . Luna, please tell them to delay the time that our meals are served . ]

[Understood . ]

Lilia-san apparently wanted to talk to me, so she told Lunamaria-san that we would be leaving our seats for a while . Then, she started to walk towards the balcony, which seemed to be just one door away from where we were eating .

Not knowing what Lilia-san’s intentions were, I followed her to the balcony .

I guess it’s to be expected of a high-class restaurant like this, as their balcony was also quite large .

Lilia-san and I walked in silence along the balcony, which was surprisingly quiet for a store located at the venue of the Six Kings Festival .

Then, when we were some distance away from the dinner table, Lilia-san stopped and looked back at me .

With the cool night breeze drifting, Lilia-san held her swaying hair with one hand and spoke .

[……Kaito-san . ]

[Yes?]

[……It would be great if this was just my misunderstanding, but perhaps…… Is there something “troubling” you?]

[……Eh?]

I was frankly…… surprised by what Lilia-san told me .

The encounter I had during the day with the woman who looked just like my mother . I was able to take my mind off it to some extent thanks to Isis-san’s presence, and I was able to put a smile on my face .

However, I still couldn’t completely forget about it, and remembered about that incident from time to time . I think that’s what Lilia-san was talking about .

However, I didn’t think she would notice it…… because I hadn’t seriously thought about that matter myself .

[I don’t have any clear evidence either…… but I felt like there were some shadows in Kaito-san’s smile . ]

[……………… . . ]

[It’s not that you were forcing a smile . I think that your smiles were sincere . However, errr, it feels like there’s something a little different about it……]

I was surprised…… and most of all, I felt glad .

Because Lilia-san really watches me closely, she noticed the slightest changes within me . And the feeling of worry I had been feeling all along just now…… makes me feel really grateful .

[……It’s not really that big of a deal…… It won’t take long, so would you listen for a moment?]

[Yes, if you’re fine with me . ]

So, I decided to be honest with Lilia-san .

I told her that I had met a woman who looked exactly like my deceased mother earlier in the day, and even though I wasn’t seriously thinking about it, it was still bothering me……

When I finished telling her all these things, Lilia-san nodded her head once in understanding .

[……I see, I suppose what you’re feeling is understandable . Even though I am still young, it’s not as if I have never experienced having to part with someone because of death . My mother is still alive and well, but my stepmother…… and several of my father’s concubines died . ]

[…………………]

[It’s natural to feel shaken when you meet someone who looks exactly like the person you were close to before they died . ]

As she said this, Lilia-san came closer and gently leaned on my chest .

[……But I’m glad . I’m relieved that…… Kaito-san isn’t too deeply troubled about it . ]

[Lilia-san……]

[I’m sorry . You are a very strong person…… I know that you will be fine . However, please at least let me worry about you . I’m your lover after all……]

[Yes, no, I mean…… I’m so glad you’re worried about me . ]

I gently hugged Lilia-san as she leaned in close to me, feeling her warmth as I expressed my gratitude .

Thereupon, Lilia-san put her hands on my back too . We continued to hug each other in silence for a little while, before Lilia-san suddenly looked up at me and gave me a shy smile .

[……Kaito-san . ]

[Yes?]

[……Can we…… kiss?]

[……Eh?]

I never expected to hear such a thing from the shy Lilia-san, so I unintentionally let out a duncy voice .

[I just thought that we hadn’t done that yet…… Does Kaito-san not want to?]

[N- No, that’s not it…… H- However, is Lilia-san fi——–!?]

I was going to ask if Lilia-san is fine with that but…… I stopped from speaking those words when I saw Lilia-san, with her eyes closed and her face slightly raised .

It would be rude to Lilia-san if I say unnecessary things or pull away here .

Holding Lilia-san closer, I slowly brought her face closer to mine . Then……

[Hnnn……]

My lips overlapped with Lilia-san’s surprisingly soft lips, and a soft moan escaped from her mouth .

Feeling the deep affection Lilia-san had for me, I savored the warmth of her presence before we parted our lips .

[……E- Errr, Lilia-san . Thank you . ]

[……………… . . ]

In a different way than Isis-san, the shy Lilia-san acted with all the courage she could muster . I was so happy about it that I unintentionally said a few words of thanks .

However, I received no response from Lilia-san .

[……Arehh?]

[…………… . ]

[L- Lilia-san?]

[…………………………Kyuuu~~]

[Lilia-san!? W- Wait, please pull yourself together!]

I hurriedly held Lilia-san’s body as it seemed like she was about to collapse…… but Lilia-san’s blank eyes upturned, and she fainted .

Dear Mom, Dad————— I had my first kiss with Lilia-san . It was the result of all the courage she had summoned up for me . I was really happy and feel blessed for receiving her affection but…… I don’t know if I should say that I knew this would happen or not, but I guess she was so embarrassed that she couldn’t endure it anymore—————- It seems that Lilia-san pushed herself too much .

Serious-senpai Act3 (Crab-style) : [Oi, go eat your d*mned dinner……]

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