Chapter 461: The Heaviness in my Legs Disappeared (1/2)

I quietly walked down the dimly lit street. I felt that my steps were heavier than usual.

That wasn't because Luce-san was different from my Mom…… No, that's also part of the reason why too, but the biggest cause of this heaviness was something else.

Luce-san reminded me of my mother because she resembles her too much. Of course, I had never forgotten about her, but this was the first time in a long time that I remembered her so strongly.

At the time when my relatives had taken custody of my Mom and Dad…… I couldn't admit that my parents were gone, feeling depressed as I kept waiting for them to come home……

It's an appalling story, but I still haven't completely come to terms with the death of my parents, even after almost ten years.

However, I was a lot better compared to the time when I just came to this world. And I'm now very blessed…… So, I thought that a few more days passed and I'll be back to how I originally was……

[……I guess it can't be helped huh. This Angel of Love, Alice-chan, will give you plenty of pampering!]

[……Ehh~~]

[Hey!? Why do you have a doubtful expression on your face!? Why is your treatment to me different from Isis-san and Duchess Lilia!!!?]

[I mean, it's Alice after all……]

[Ah, I see, I guess it's no wonder Alice is being treated so poorly. Understandable, have a——– that's wrong!!! I think Kaito-san should spoil me more!]

[……Pfff…… Ahaha.]

I really am quite blessed.

There is someone so close to me who can break my depression, bringing the smile back to my face.

[……Are you feeling better now?]

[……Thanks, Alice.]

[I know, I know, you can praise me more. Now, now, keep the praises coming. If you want, you can also add a plate of seriously tasty dragon meat yakiniku as a reward, you know?]

[……………….]

The smug look on her lively face, to which I feel like I could even hear some kind of smug background music from, was annoying as hell.

[Arehh~~? You were smiling earlier, but why is it that it feels like you're looking at an irredeemable idiot?]

[That's because there's an irredeemable idiot nearby.]

[Good grief! Can't they just keep their eyes to themselves!? Stop gawking at this cute Alice-chan!]

[I'm talking about you, idiot!]

Idle conversation, silly exchanges…… These things make me feel inexplicably happy, and I could feel my heart naturally feeling warm.

Seeing me like this, Alice slightly smiled, and without saying a word, she held my hand.

As our fingers intertwined…… Alice's hand feels so comforting that smile naturally appeared on my face again.