Chapter 167 Something Big was About to Move (1/2)

Receiving the sermon from the teary-eyed Lilia-san…… Unnn, no matter how I think about it, this was my fault.

I’ve known about Neun-san’s identity for months already, and we’ve even been exchanging letters with each other for a long time, so there were plenty of opportunities for me to confirm whether it’s okay or not to tell Lilia-san who she really was.

When I think about it now, I feel ashamed of myself, wondering why I didn’t think of that.

Incidentally, during the long sermon by Lilia-san, Lunamaria-san was showing Acht and the others around the house and serving them tea. I think that this kind of attention to detail makes me think that it’s to be expected from her…… but if only she didn’t have a bad habit of making fun of people, she’d be a good maid……

Anyway, Lilia-san also regained herself, and after exchanging words with Acht and the others, the three of them wanted to move to my room to chat with me.

As expected, I’m quite tired after sitting on seiza for two hours, so I can’t help but let out a sigh as I entered my room.

[Kaito, are you okay?]

[Ahh, well……]

[I’ve roughly heard about why before…… I know she looks tough, but she’s only around her 20s. You should be more concerned about her.]

[I don’t have any words to refute that.]

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Acht, who spoke to me with a wry smile on his face, is really like an older brother…… and surprisingly, he seemed to care about women very well.

Perhaps, that’s what it means to be a man who’s popular…… I also need to pay more attention to things in the future.

[Speaking of which, Neun-san. After all this time hiding it, was it okay for you to reveal your identity to Lilia-san?]

[Yes, it’s not like I’m really trying hard to hide it……]

[Eh? Then, why are you usually wearing armor?]

Neun-san is usually in full body armor, and I’ve only seen her true face twice, including just now.

Anyhow, she’s still in that armor, and I don’t know how she does it, but she’s eating even with her helmet on…… In a way, it felt like she was hiding her identity more than Alice does…… but the person-in-question doesn’t seem to think like that at all.

When I voiced out my doubts, fidgeting for a bit, Neun-san shyly shifted her body.

Her face, which is usually hidden by the armor and not visible, is slightly blushing red, and her gestures are very cute.

[……It’s because….. I- I’m embarrassed.]

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[Eh?]

[I- I mean, there are all these weird exaggerated stories about me all over the world, including my portraits and stuff! Even the Friendship City is named after my name, and there’s even a statue of me, you know!?]

[……I- I see.]

I- Indeed, now that she said it…… For the people of this world, the First Hero was a tremendously big name, and her name still resounds around the world as the Hero.

How should I say this…… I guess it’s like how someone would feel if your portrait is all over the place? Perhaps, the founder of that certain famous fried chicken chain restaurant would have felt that way if he were alive today.

[Moreover, putting aside if it’s just a statue! They’ve even found my old diaries and the letters I’ve discarded, you know!? There’s no way I can show my face in the public anymore!!!]

[I don’t think that’s something you should be particularly concerned about……]

[Eva-sama…… B- But…….]

[Speaking of which, in the Friendship City, don’t they have that Hikari Manjuu pastry over there?]

[………………….]

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[Acht!? You really had to add unnecessary details……]

[Ah, sorry.]

Neun-san crouched down, covering her face with her hands…… I know it’s rude to think like this in this situation, but she looks really cute.

Looking at the scene where Acht and Eva are comforting the flustered Neun-san, a small smile appeared on my face.

When I see them getting along like this, I can strongly feel that these people really are family, and even if it’s just for a bit…… I feel a little jealous.

Feeling somewhat calmed, I watched the three of them for a while.

Just as Neun-san has finally calmed down, I suddenly remembered the date with Kuro at the end of this month.

Honestly, I’m still struggling with the whole date course thing, and I wasn’t sure what to do about it but….. If I ask Acht and the others, they might be able to tell me the places where Kuro would be happy to go to.

[……Ummm, I’m going to change the subject but…… Can I consult you for something for a bit?]

[Unnn?]

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[Eh?]

[Yes?]