Chapter 782: Beach Swimming with my Lovers ⑦ (1/2)

For the time being, I can't say that Lilia-san is mentally safe, but Shiro-san is visibly trying to get closer to her, so things should develop faster than I thought.

Since the initial greetings were over, I think it's best if we play and get to know each other a little better.

[Now then, since Shiro-san's concerns about the way she's called have been addressed, shall we start doing something?]

[……Ahh, about that……]

When I tried pushing away the awkward atmosphere, Lilia-san, who looked like she was in the middle of achieving enlightenment, seemed to have snapped out of it, and for some reason, looking apologetic, she spoke.

[……Actually, I'm very sorry to say this, S- Shiro-sama…… but I've never been to the beach, so I don't know what to do……]

It's easy to forget as I usually feel like she's the friendly neighborhood onee-san, but Lilia-san is a former princess and the current head of a Duchy…… She is an authentic noble lady. It's a long way from the royal capital of Symphonia Kingdom to the ocean, so in a way, it's no surprise that she's never been to the beach.

Thereupon, when Shiro-san heard these words, she nodded lightly and spoke, looking somewhat proud.

[You need not worry. This is already my second time to the beach, so I fully grasp everything that needs to be known about beaches.]

[T- That's very reassuring.]

Indeed, I had been to the beach with Shiro-san before…… b- but I wonder why? Seeing Shiro-san look so confident, it somehow makes me feel uneasy instead.

Well, though I say that, we just have to safely swim for starters, so I don't think it would be that bad……

[There are many ways to play on the beach, but I recommend treasure hunting.]

[Treasure hunting?]

[Yes. ”First, we build a sunken ship”.]

[————-Shiro-san, stoooooooopppppp!!!]

No, as I thought, this won't do. I can't just leave them like this. I feel like if I take my eyes off them, before I knew it, Hydra Kingdom's new landmark, which Laguna-san is so proud of, could turn into a ship graveyard. I have to be firm with them here……

[That certainly sounds like a great game, but I don't think it's appropriate for where we are today! So, how about we start swimming normally!?]

[I- I also agree with Kaito-san!]

[Fumu…… I understand.]

Deciding to lead them to a direction to go, I suggested that we go swimming first. Even though she still looked pale, Lilia-san agreed with me, and Shiro-san, who didn't seem to be particularly concerned about treasure hunting, readily agreed.

Then, while the three of us moved towards the ocean, I called out to Lilia-san.

[……Lilia-san, are you alright?]

[……Amazing, ”this stomach medicine”…… The pain really did disappear in an instant———– Eh? Ahh, yes. I'm alright.]

[What is that bottle?]

[Errr, it was stomach medicine I received from Eden-sama.]

[……Why did Eden-san give Lilia-san stomach medicine? No, more importantly…… Is it really alright to drink that?]

The name of an unexpected person had popped up, so I was worried and asked her about it. How should I say this…… I don't mean to be rude, but I just can't imagine Eden-san giving something to Lilia-san, someone who isn't her child.

Though I say that, I don't think that stomach medicine would have any poison on it or anything…… Eden-san isn't someone who would pick a roundabout ways to do things, nor did she even need to do such a thing.

[She said it wouldn't harm me…… and the pain in my stomach disappeared somewhat unnaturally instantly, so I'm grateful to her, but I'm also a little worried.]

[……Please let me know if you notice any abnormalities in your body.]

H- Hmmm, I have no idea what Eden-san's intentions are. Was she just genuinely worried about Lilia-san and gave it to her? That Eden-san, worrying about Lilia-san? We've known each other for quite a while now, but she is still a mystery to me.