145 Thoughts in a dream (Chapter 7 Epilogue 1) (1/2)

Shirone in my dream

I walk into the self-serving Kroki's room.

'Hello? You're still sleeping, Kroki.

I mutter to myself as I step into the room.

Sure enough, Kroki is still asleep.

It's already eight in the morning.

Even though it's a holiday, isn't he sleeping too much?

This is unusual.

Kuroki is rather regular in his life.

That's why he often gets up early, even on his days off.

However, today is the only time he's slept in.

What could this mean? Well, good, we just need to get you up.

I approach the bed.

Perhaps because it is summer, Kroki is sleeping in just a shirt and trunks.

The towel is off, revealing Kuroki's well-trained arms.

It looks like he's worked out again.

He was very disappointed that he lost to Rage-kun.

And it makes me frustrated too.

'I used to be stronger than you. ......

I was better than Kroki in everything I did.

I remember how many times I made Kuroki cry because I was better than him at sword, running and tree climbing.

But if I had a match with Kroki now, I would lose.

That's very frustrating.

Kuroki the crybaby is gone. And that makes me miss him a little.

Don't grow up without me at all: ......

I have never been able to appreciate Kroki's growth.

In my mind, Kroki will always be a little boy.

Then I look at Kroki's lower half.

Kroki's growing thing is sticking out of his trunks because it can't fit.

It won't have to grow, especially here. It is too much growth. It's not pretty.

That's what I'm thinking about.

Now, let's get him up.

You son of a b*tc*! Kuroki! Wake up!

I shake Kroki.

But Kroki shows no signs of waking up.

I promised to go shopping today.

I'm going to buy a swimsuit to go to Rage-kun's villa.

Chiyuki and a beautiful woman named Kyouka are going with me.

I want to buy a swimsuit that I won't be embarrassed about.

'Hey Kuroki! Get up now! If you buy a bathing suit, I'll show you later!

Kuroki's lower half of his body jerks as I say this.

Then Kroki suddenly opens his eyes.

'Good morning! White! It sounded like you said you were going to show me your swimsuit now, is that true?

I almost squirm.

After all, Kroki hasn't grown up.

This part of him has never changed.

''It can't be! What are you talking about? Totally! Look! Get up now!

I let out a sigh.

At first I was going to show it to him at all, but Kuroki is so naughty that I've lost the urge to do so.

Kroki is slumped on the bed.

When is he going to wake up?

Hmm? Wake up?

So, something stuck with me.

I felt like it had to be me, not Kuroki, that had to wake up.

I hear a voice calling me from a distance.

This voice is Chiyuki's voice.

Other than that, Rage-kun, Sahoko-san, Reno-chan, Nao-chan, Kyouka-san and Kaya-san are also calling my name.

Ah yes, .......

I have to wake up.

My consciousness becomes a little clearer.

When I wake up, I see a white ceiling.

This is not my room in Japan.

It's my room in another world.

Nearby, Chiyuki-san is peering into my face, looking worried.

''Shirone-san! Good, you're awake!

Chiyuki is looking at me with teary eyes.

'What's wrong? Mr. Chiyuki? What's going on?

Hearing this, Chiyuki-san makes a gasping face.

''What? ......, Shirone! You were poisoned by the Scorpion God! I've been asleep! We were all so worried about you!

I'm surprised by that statement.

Come to think of it, I don't remember what happened after we fought at the Castle of the Sweets.

'You're right. 'Yes, Sirone. I was worried that even though we administered the antidote to the water magic, she didn't wake up fast enough. But I'm glad you're awake.

Rage, you look relieved.

Everyone else looks relieved as well.

Apparently, I've caused everyone to worry.

''About that antidote, Rage-sama and Chiyuki-sama had to go to Gypseal to make the antidote. It seems it was quite difficult.

Kaya adds.

'If that's the case, then I've been saved by both of you.

''That's right. Thank you, Reiji-kun and Chiyuki-san.

When I say that, Rage-kun gets a troubled look on his face.

In contrast, Reno beside her is smirking meaningfully.

'Hmmm. To tell you the truth, Shirone. I was able to obtain the antidote, you know. It's thanks to Shirone-san's childhood friend.

Reno says happily.

I nod my head at her words.

'What's your childhood friend? Kuroki?

What does that mean?

Wasn't it Reigi-kun and Chiyuki-san who went to get the antidote for me?

Sirone. That's it: ......

Nao explains to me.

I don't know where he found out about my fall, but apparently Kuroki was working to get the antidote apart from Reigi-kun and Chiyuki-san.

Then he fought the Scorpion God who stabbed me and tore his tail off.

'Yeah. Kuroki did it for me: ......

It warms my heart that Kuroki has acted on my behalf.

'Good for you. Sirone.

Sahoko-san, who has a big belly, says to me with a few tears in her eyes.

Sahoko-san is very happy for me, as if it were her own.

It makes me happy too.

'Thank you, Sahoko-san. Sahoko-san.

Kroki did his best to help me.

After all, Kroki is kind.

That Kroki is not here. I'm very sorry about that.

”Hey, Kaya. It seems that Kroki is just as good a man as I thought. I don't think he's the beast you think he is. I'd love for you to come to us.

Kyouka nodded yes.

I don't know about the beast and all that, but I agree that Kroki is coming to us.

''My lady. It is true that that one saved Shirone-sama. But the beast in that one is absolutely dangerous. I am against welcoming him.

Kaya disagrees with Kyoka.

This is very unusual.

What happened to me while I was asleep?

'Kaya. Kuroki may be naughty at times, but he's not dangerous. I'll make sure of that. Hey, don't you think so too, Chiyuki?

I look at Chiyuki.

Kuroki worked hard to save me. Chiyuki-san, who was watching the situation, would understand.

However, a ray of sweat runs down Chiyuki-san's cheek.

'Well, it's true that his beast might be dangerous ....... Brulelun or something like that .......''

Chiyuki-san makes a very confused face and agrees with Kaya-san.

Everyone else who heard her words also looked surprised.

I'm sure everyone else was also surprised.

Chiyuki-san agreed with me about getting Kuroki back before.

So what does that mean?

Hey, Mr. Chiyuki?　What's going on?　You agreed to bring Kroki back before, didn't you?　What's going on?　What's Burlun?

I get up and stand in front of Chiyuki-san.

But Chiyuki-san awkwardly turns her eyes away.

'No ....... What can I say, ....... He's coming here, you know, a little too exciting for me, or maybe .......

Bye!　I don't know!　Mr. Chiyuki! What happened?!

I put my hand on Chiyuki's shoulder.

However, Chiyuki-san did not answer me with her eyes turned away.

Tona, the goddess of knowledge and books

Welcome. My girls.

My mother, Feria, smiles at us.

Raina and I are sitting in front of her in the Heavenly Palace in Elyos.

Tea and sweets are laid out in front of us.

The sweets are lovely and full of cherries.

They go well with the rose tea, which also has a nice aroma.

What's wrong with you today, sir? Lady Feriah?