Chapter 460: The Fact is That they are Different People (1/2)

In the park after Kuro left, basked in the still silence of the night, I met the woman who looked exactly like my mother that I had met during the day again.

She had brown hair that reached just above her waist and black eyes. Pants that resemble jeans that are easy to move around in, a black jacket and a white shirt…… She reminded me of a bubbly girl, just like my Mom that I know of.

I think that's why I reflexively called her ”Mom”.

However……

[……You're quite rude to someone you first met, aren't you? Do I look old enough to have a big kid like you?]

[Ah, n- no!? I'm sorry.]

[Ahaha, it's not like I'm mad at you.]

The expression on her face as she spoke with a wry smile on her face, her gestures, all of her movements overlapped with the Mom within my memory.

Even though they resemble this much…… They really are…… different people huh……

[……Ummm.]

[Unnn?]

[Thank you for your help earlier. I will return your money.]

[Don't worry about it. I just happened to see you troubled there earlier, and besides, it's just 2Rs.]

[No, that's not something I can……]

[……Hey, hey, if people want to help you, all you need to do is accept their kindness.]

[Eh? Ah, yes!]

How should I say this…… Rather than being swept by her tune, I kind of feel like I can't go against her words. I guess it must be because she looks like Mom.

It makes me feel as if Mom is telling me those words……

[Ahh, speaking of which, I've never introduced myself, didn't I? My name is ”Luce”, nice to meet you.]

[……Luce-san…… is it?]

[Unnn. It may just be fate that we met here again tonight. If you don't mind, can I ask your name?]

[……I'm Miyama Kaito.]

Her face and voice were exactly the same, but her name was different. I should have known that would be the case, but I couldn't help but feel a strong sense of disappointment.

I guess I really was hoping for it somewhere within my mind…… That this person is actually my mother……

[Miyama Kaito? That's an unusual name…… Ahh, could it be that you're one of those otherworlders?]

[Y- Yes, that's right.]

[I see~~ This is the first time I've ever talked to someone from another world. I kinda feel like I have an advantage compared to the others now…… wait, arehh? You don't look so good.]

[……Ahh, errr……]

I've been told a lot of times that I'm the type of person who shows my emotions on my face. It seems like my depression seemed to have shown on my face, and Luce-san voiced out her concern.

This is bad. I should somehow fool her……

[I got it! You must be hungry, right?]

[……Huh?]

[Unnn, unnn, you can't be lively with an empty stomach after all!]

[N- No, ummm…… It's not like I'm hungry……]

[In that case, here! I'll give you my special sandwich that I just happened to have!!!]

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