Vol 2 Chapter 1 (2/2)
“…hey, hey now. Don’t get too excited. Yatano, what are you trying to do…?” (Matilda)
“That’s a great question.” (Shuten)
“Be silent Shuten. The old lady Matilda from a while ago was a human being, but you do not even have the ability to endure this…even you will be afraid in front of such a monster…” (Hiragi)
“Huh, I seem to be dripping sweat?” (Shuten)
“You didn’t even realize!?” (Hiragi)
“Oh. I’m not going to harm you guys.” (Yatano)
Well anyway, what is it about that unfamiliar atmosphere of Yatano? Instinctually, I think I could not win if I were to get into a battle with her. Well now. I don’t quite understand, but this little Yatano has a tremendous aura…hm? Was this the strange feeling I was wondering about a little while ago? I guess Yatano cleverly hides it otherwise my instinct to run away would take over. Somehow, it’s unnatural.
“Who is Miss Matilda?” (Shuten)
“So Matilda is a Miss and I am a -chan…?” (Yatano)
“As usual you are a man who goofs around…” (Hiragi)
Why do I have to be looked at with such harsh eyes from Hiragi?
Anyway.
“Uh, hey, are you hiding something?” (Shuten)
“Oh you noticed? This grandmother is a little surprised.” (Yatano)
“Stop calling yourself a grandmother. You are a little girl no matter how you look at it.” (Hiragi)
“Ufufu, there’s no way I’ll promise not to say such a thing.” (Yatano)
Like the gesture of keeping a secret, she held her finger to her lips while winking. It’s cute enough, but what is she talking about? I mean it’s cute but not attractive. Really these older people, this feeling of being treated like a child is ridiculous.
“Hiding…?”
“Yatano-chan is hiding her power well, so I am wondering how I would also control the output of my power.” (Shuten)
“Oh, that…can you stop putting –chan on my name? It’s rather offensive, or something…” (Yatano)
“Nah. Somehow, for the moment, only an opponent of Yatano-chan’s level could find such a way of expressing the elements.” (Shuten) (やだ。なんか、今のところヤタノちゃん相手にそういう素の表情させられる手段がこれしか見つからん)
Where are the dangos? No, these are also wonderful.
“Do not underestimate the soul of a businesswoman, oh dango!! Seriously!? This shop has dangos too!?” (Shuten)
“Ho!? Even though you are a demon…you also know the taste of dango!?” (Matilda)
“I’m innocent!? Innocent!?” (Shuten) (くれんの！？ くれんの！？)
“Wait a moment! I’ll make some of those delicious confections!” (Matilda)
“Yay” (Shuten)
“Somehow…it looks like you’re having fun Shuten.” (Hiragi)
“Have you eaten them, Hiragi? Are these dangos any good~?” (Yatano)
“Sorry, something like this is annoying.” (Hiragi) (ごめん、なんかすごいむかつく)
“But why!?” (Shuten)
Haa, with a sigh I s.n.a.t.c.hed up one of the baked pastries. I don’t know why I am shocked, but I feel like I am slowly becoming numb.
“Umm, let’s wait for Matilda…Haa, I guess it’s okay to eat another…” (Hiragi)
Even so, Miss Matilda. No, even if I am stubbornly not running away despite the tremendous feeling, it seems it is surpa.s.sed by her business soul. I thought back on my previous life, and it seems people who can sell things to customers are impressive. How can anyone at a convenience store can do it, but I cannot do it? If even a clerk at a convenience store can deal with this then I can too.
“*sniff*…You guys tease everyone don’t you?” (Yatano)
“…somehow, I’m stuck to this idiot.” (Hiragi)
“Yatano-chan, Yatano, how do you hide that kind of aura?” (Shuten)
“I feel like the personality of Shuten isn’t one to give words of comfort…well, in order to make your aura not look as strong you will need to practice a bit of your control? Try exuding an aura of intimidation, or try to cut the signal so it doesn’t stand out (威嚇の為に気迫を出してみたり、誰にもバレないように気配を絶ってみたり). Practice is important.” (Yatano)
“Ho ho. Is it a kind of sensing thing?” (Shuten)
Hmm! It is!
“…Did it disappear?” (Shuten)
“Not at all.” (Yatano)
“Don’t say such an annoying thing with a full smile.” (Shuten)
I tried to put out my aura, but to my disappointment it was useless. The smile of Yatano-chan who seems to be enjoying herself is annoying.
“Oh, Miss Matilda is also here!”
“Ah, that’s why I’m –chan.’” (Yatano) (あ、あのだから何でわたしはちゃん付けで)
While shaking my head from the psychological damage, I licked my lips as I eyed the delicious skewered dango she brought.
“If you think that it will revive, that is okay.” (Yatano
“Oh, kay…” (Shuten)
“That’s not what she meant…I’ve had enough…Oh, Ms Matilda, thank you for the dango…oh it’s delicious.” (Hiragi)
“Ooooooi!! It was supposed to be received by me!! I was supposed to get it!!” (Shuten)
“Ahaha, it is because the nine-tails received it so naturally so I gave it to her. Sorry.” (Matilda)
My Dangooooooo!!
Why is your chewing and chewing so happy Hiragi!
Even though there were dangos after such a long time…after so long there were sweet dangos…Ah, but you were sealed for a hundred years? Speaking of which, hold on…?
“Is Shuten seriously depressed?” (Hiragi)
“Yes.” (Shuten)
“Oh my.” (Yatano)
Shut up.
The resentment from food is scary. Surely they realize it…Looking over, there was only one skewer of dangos remaining among us. Even though there were three, two of them had been eaten.
“My bad. I didn’t think you would be so bent out of shape.” (Hiragi)
“I don’t care anymore, no matter what you say.” (Shuten)
“Eh, didn’t you say you would give it up!? Here, eat it!” (Hiragi)
“Sincerity is insufficient. Look here and apologize.” (Shuten)
“You are such a pain in the neck!” (Hiragi)
Why have you turned away and covered you red cheeks with your tails?
Geez.
In front of me Hiragi squatted down and began to scribble something while crouching.
“What is it?” (なんだよ)
“Ah?”
“Oh my, you two are on good terms.” (Yatano)
“It’s not good! Where are you looking to think that!?” (Hiragi)
“Being rejected to that point usually hurts, though it will probably not be a romantic relations.h.i.+p anyway.” (Yatano)
I stand up in front of them while holding the skewered dango.
It seems that Yatano is strangely infuriating, but maybe not. It’s not like I have even had my first kiss yet.
“By the way, what have the two of you come to the Empire for?”(Yatano)
“Hmm? Oh we are looking for something.” (Shuten)
“Well aren’t you an odd demon, just be careful…and what are you planning to do with Hiragi?” (Yatano)
“I am…I see. It’s fine since I have no malice towards the Empire. Don’t worry.” (Shuten)
“…Alright. Let’s believe it for now.”(Yatano)
“Okay?”
“Yeah, I personally believe it is not because of my own selfishness.” (Yatano)
Yatano-chan smiled widely.
I had completely forgotten, but how did they know each other? That must be the reason why Hiragi concealed that she was about to go to the Empire.
“…Thank you.”
“I will accept it.” (受け取っておきます)
To Hiragi who seems likely to do something terrifying, Yatsano’s smile was undisturbed.
“Ah, then we’ll go after finis.h.i.+ng the dangos.” (あ、うまうまだなやっぱ団子は)
“Haha, thank you Oni-oniisan.” (Yatano)
“I want to come back sometime. I will use this road on my return.” (Shuten)
“That is why it is worthwhile to welcome customers warmly!” (Matilda)
Looking at Matilda who laughs happily, I am also enjoying myself. It’s nice to be in a warm shop. I feel almost human. Oddly this is a j.a.panese-decorated shop. Well, Grimoire Lancer is made by a j.a.panese game company…was this world made first, or the game?
It is too real and I do not know which one is which.
“Well, shall we go now?”
“There is a town called the village of Rene ahead. You are strong demons, but before anything you should spend a night at the abandoned village of Rene.” (Yatano)
“Thanks a lot Yatano.” (Hiragi)
“Thank you again for your patronage, come again!” (Matilda)
The money was obtained while hunting monsters from Habuil tower. It was good as common currency.
“Let’s head out Hiragi.” (Shuten)
“Oh, yes.” (Hiragi)
The goal is to visit Rene’s village…or rather the abandoned village of Rene. We can continue heading through the Empire again after staying the night.
“See you!” (Shuten)
“Yeah, see you…Next time we meet, can you please abandon using chan as an honorific?” (Yatano)
“Hahahaha” (Shuten)
“Please give me a reply!” (Yatano)
*Grr* Yatano inflated her cheeks while Ms Matilda standing next to her waved as we walked away. Strangely, Hiragi somehow had a dark expression on her face that left me curious.
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