Chapter 962: The Three, To The Bazaar ⑤ (1/2)

Along the cobblestone street illuminated by warm lights, I glanced at the skewers I had bought at a stall while eating them.

In front of me is Makina-san, who is deliciously eating grilled squid…… Hmmm, she really has a completely different impression from the usual Eden-san.

From what Alice said, it seems that Eden-san was being mindful of her dignity and created the personality I normally see, and that her current personality is more genuine. Well, putting aside whether her usual behavior is dignified or not, I feel like I got to know Makina-san better today.

This is because, although a considerable amount of time has passed since we started going around the bazaar, Makina-san hasn't gone out of control. No, to be more precise, she hasn't gone out of control because Alice is quick enough to detect the signs of that happening and stop her.

Perhaps, Alice's ability to foresee the situation is so great that she's able to detect the signs of her going on a rampage much more quickly than I can, as there isn't even a dangerous situation that occurred at the moment.

[———-Hahh!? My child is paying attention to me! This must be a sign that he wants Mother to spo——— Fguhhh!?]

Even now, when she was about to say something, she sent a sharp handchop to her throat and prevented her from speaking. It was a very quick and decisive action.

[……Hey, Alice. If one wants to stop others, you would normally use a more humane method, you know? Not a brutal method like using a hand chop to people's throats……]

[It would be alright as long as you don't get out of control.]

[Even if you tell me that, there would be times when it's difficult for me to do that.]

And most importantly, maybe because they were best friends, Alice had no reservations about Makina-san, which is why she was able to quickly stop her from going on a rampage.

……When I mentioned how great Alice is doing and wish that she would be there when I meet Makina-san in the future, she said ”That would be dreadful for my stomach, so please excuse me from that” with a serious tone of voice, so I guess she's actually concentrating a lot in foreseeing her actions.

As I was thinking about this, Makina-san suddenly smiled and patted my head.

[Hmmm! That was fun!!! I was able to see the cuteness of my child, and I had fun going around the bazaar, so I'm satisfied.]

[Unnn? Does that mean we're calling it a night?]

Hearing Makina-san's words, Alice tilted her head and asked back, to which Makina-san mischievously smiled at her.

[No, this is ”the day's end for me”…… I'm going to talk with Shallow Vernal for a bit, and from here on out, ”you lovers enjoy yourselves”. I've set up a fireworks display that will go off in about an hour, so enjoy that as well…… Ahh, by the way, I recommend the area around the shrine grounds over there for a better view.]

Errr, from what I understand in Makina-san's words…… I think she was saying that she was satisfied with the three of us hanging out together, and that from here on, Alice and I should have a festival date.

I wonder if she was being considerate? I guess Makina-san would really be mindful when it comes to her best friend Alice.

Besides, her proposal itself is quite appealing. It certainly was fun when the three of us hung out together, but the fun I feel while going around only with Alice feels different.

Hearing Makina's sudden suggestion, a dubious expression appearing on her face, Alice spoke in a whisper so that Kaito wouldn't hear her.

[……What the heck are you planning now?]