Chapter 26 She was an Interesting Person (2/2)

When I heard Shiro-san suddenly said that, it seems like an hour and a half passed before I knew it.

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At the same time, a door appears next to Shiro-san. That’s probably the door that would get me back to my room.

The conversation with Shiro-san was fun, and even if I’m reluctant, I decided to stand up from my seat.

[……You’re quite an unusual person, aren’t you? No one would normally describe a conversation with me as enjoyable.]

[Is that so?]

In response to Shiro-san who said that while the corner of her mouth slightly rose, I just tilted my head.

I indeed felt like I couldn’t continue our conversation at the beginning, but as we talked, I didn’t have that feeling anymore.

[You could say that adaptability of yours could even be your talent.]

[Ahaha, it might just be that I’m easy to push around.]

[That might be so.]

[As I thought, you’re not going to deny it huh!?]

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Well, Shiro-san is this kind of person. That’s also the reason why I feel a different sense of enjoyment from talking with her compared when I’m talking with Kuro……

[If it’s alright with you, can I invite you to have tea with me again?]

[Yes, by all means. It might be a good idea to bring Kuro along next time.]

[That sounds like it will be fun.]

[Ah, but can you please not suddenly teleport nearby? It’s bad for my heart. Please excuse me from anything like that.]

[…………………I’ll think about it.]

[I’d like it if you could make a prompt decision regarding that if you could though.]

[I’ll think about it.]

[I’m not talking about that “pause” before your answer, you know!?]

Well, in that case, Kuro will probably be the one in control of the conversation, but that sounds like it will be fun.

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I was thinking that a tea party would be something noble-like, elegant and stylish, and that it wouldn’t suit me but…… When I tried it, I found that chatting with others while savoring a good cup of tea was fun, and I think I understand a little bit how those riajuus feel while they’re conversing in a cafe or something like that.

As I was thinking about this, Shiro-san turns her palm towards me and makes an object that resembles a small jar appear on it.

[You can have this.]

[Would it be alright?]

[Yes.]

Taking the jar held out to me, there were some dried tea leaves inside it…… Ah, could this be that absurdly tasty black tea? This honestly makes me happy.

[Thank you very much.]

[No, I’ve also enjoyed our time myself.]

Saying that in her voice that doesn’t have any inflection just as usual, while the corners of her mouth slightly lifted, Shiro-san swung her finger. With that motion alone, my clothes went back to what they were before I changed into my vestments.

And then, thanking Shiro-san once again, I opened the door.

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Dear Mom, Dad—— I was at a loss for some things that happened, but Shiro-san—- was an interesting person.

After seeing off Kaito as he walked through the door and the door disappeared, Shallow Vernal calmly stood in the hanging garden.

[So that’s why she likes him huh. He certainly kind of resembles you in some way, Kuro. Not in terms of personality, but in the glimmer of his soul……]

Muttering to no one, the corners of her lips slightly rose.

[I guess it’s fun to turn my gaze to one life once in a while.]

As she muttered those words, the wind blew and the flowers in the hanging garden swayed as if they’re dancing. The cloudless sky is crystal clear, and the vast land remained calm as time peacefully pass.

It’s as if her heart is reflected in the sky—– That she truly had fun—–