Chapter 299 She will Continue to Shine by my Side (2/2)

Oi, why the heck do you sound like you’re also planning something else? My body has been super-modified without my knowledge already, you know?

As I was throwing tsukkomis at Shiro-san in my mind, I looked at Alice, who was looking at me in puzzlement.

[……I see, I’m an immortal huh……]

[……I guess…… Fufufu……]

[……Kuhh— hahaha…… What the heck is this, I’ve completely missed on knowing the most essential points huh…..]

[Well, that’s just like Kaito-san, isn’t it!?]

[Wait a moment there, you……]

What is this, being unknowing on the most important things…… Having such a conversation that seems to throw everything out of the loop, it feels like Alice and I really had a connection with each other, as both of us unconsciously exchanged glances and laughed.

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[……Well, but when we’re talking about being immortal, wouldn’t that save Alice from a lot of grief, so isn’t it great?]

[……Immortality doesn’t make you invincible, you know?]

[For such matters…… “You would be there to protect me”, right?]

[……That’s how it ends up huh…… I really can’t match you. Yes, leave it to me. When it comes to protecting people, I can say that I’m unrivaled. Instead, when I want a shoulder to lean on, or when I’m losing my presence of mind…… “Please protect me”, okay?]

[Yeah, I promise.]

As Alice tells me that she will protect me, she asks me to protect her heart.

Those words seemed to supplement each other, and were a very gentle…… reassuring promise.

[……Alice. I love you. Please continue to be with me in the future.]

[……Kaito-san. I love you. Please let me stay by your side.]

Then, exchanging words of confirmation of our feelings, as if the both of us were being drawn to each other…… we softly kissed each other.

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Mutually exchanging our soft and pleasant warmth with each other, the both of us communicated our feelings to each other.

When both of our lips parted from each other, I could see tears dripping from Alice’s eyes.

[……It seems like it was foolish of me to be afraid.]

[Unnn?]

[To go where my close friends are…… I was trying to fall in love for the sake of dying. So, I was afraid that if that came true, I would have a strong desire to die…… Being anxious of that matter, I couldn’t find the courage to take the first step.]

With tears streaming down her face, Alice put her hands around my neck and hugged me as if she were clinging to me.

[However, I don’t think I can go to the place where my close friends are…… I fell in love with Kaito-san and you accepted my feelings…… My desire to die has gone away. I want to be with you forever…… I want to “live” in a future where I’m walking by your side.]

[……Unnn.]

[……Kaito-san, just this once…… Can you call me by this name?]

Then, Alice whispered one name in my ear, took her body away from me and looked me straight in the eye.

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I immediately understood what that name was.

It was the name of the hero who once saved a world, and now, she’s ready to truly say goodbye…… to her past self.

[……”Alicia”.]

[……………]

When Alice heard the name I called her, she gently closed her eyes and stayed silent for a few moments.

Then, held within Alice’s beautiful blue eyes as she opened them were strong and definite intentions.

[……Thank you. As of now, the girl who was called a hero in the other world…… Alicia has truly died. And from now on, the name I hold as I walk with you from now on is “Alice”. Once again, hereafter, I will be in your care.]

[Unnn. I will be in your care too……]

Saying goodbye to her past self, Alice gives me a big smile on her face.

Not as the hero from another world, not as a fragment of illusion, and not as the faceless king…… but as Alice, a girl living in this world……

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Holding brightness as powerful as the sun…… I think that was definitely the sincere smile that her best friend wished for.

Dear Mom, Dad——— Accepting Alice’s feelings, I was also able to honestly express my own feelings. The bond we weaved together became stronger and tougher. With my new girlfriend, from now on——— she will continue to shine by my side.

Serious-senpai: [A- Aahhh…… No more…… Let it end already……]

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