Chapter 218 - I Want to Continue being a Person who is Upholding Chronois-san's Expectations

After talking with Fate-san and Life-san, Im going to talk to Chronois-san alone next I wonder what this inexplicable sense of security Im feeling

Just knowing that she wont be doing any seductive things like Fate-san and Life-san gives me a peace of mind incomparable to the others.

Slowly Really slowly that Im wondering if shes trying to take up the time, Chronois-san walked towards me with her head in a low position.

Chronois-san is very tall, about 180cm, and if she were to sit down normally, her head would be in a reasonably high position But as I mentioned earlier, her head was quite in a low position.

Thats because Chronois-san had deeply immersed herself in the water that let alone her shoulders, even her neck was submerged It seems that shes really embarra.s.sed.

[M- Miyama D- Dont look here! Absolutely dont look at me!]

[I- I understand. Im not looking.]

[Kuh Why is this happening to me]

[S- Somehow Im sorry.]

[Ahh, no, Im sorry. Im not blaming you for this.]

Im about half the reason why Chronois-san is currently enduring shame, so I apologized, but Chronois-san is a really kind person, and quickly stopped me from doing that Incidentally, if you dont know by now, half of it is s.h.i.+ro-sans fault.

I cant see Chronois-san now, but shes probably flushed red and fl.u.s.tered right now I think it was because of the gap between how she acts in situations like this and how she normally acts that I feel like shes very cute, but Ill keep my mouth shut because shell definitely get angry if I say that.

[H- Honestly speaking I- Ive never been in the bath with a man like this before. Therefore, I dont know what I should do in situations like this.]

Unnn. I know I can clearly see that. The fact that she hasnt experienced something like this before, I can easily understand that from her reaction earlier.

[T- To begin with, what good can it even do to you to take a bath with me?]

[.]

[Why arent you talking?]

[Ah, no, errr Ill also be honest. Im also bewildered and confused in this situation but Im also happy, errr, bathing together with a beautiful woman like Chronois-san.]

[Whaa!?]

Im still a healthy young man, and while Im embarra.s.sed and nervous, Im also happy to be bathing together with these beautiful women.

To put it in another way, its more like a situation where you have the finest bait dangling in front of you to eat, but you cant take a bite even if you want to Well, it certainly is quite difficult but..

Hearing my words, Chronois-san sounded astonished, but after staying silent for a while, I heard her softly mutter.

[A- Are you serious?]

[About what?]

[I- Im talking about when youve been repeatedly saying that Im beautiful that Im lovely Y- You arent just making fun of me Youre telling the truth, right?]

[I dont think my personality is that bad to make fun of you using such words. I meant everything I said to Chronois-san. I think Chronois-san is a really beautiful and lovely woman.]

[I- I- Is that so U- Umu Should I say my thanks here?]

[I- I dont know?]

W- What is this, Im starting to get absurdly embarra.s.sed now though!? I- I dont know if Chronois-san is being different from usual or not, but shes strangely feminine now and its making me very aware of what Im doing right now.

I- It might have been a great idea that I had my face turned away from her I would be too embarra.s.sed to speak properly if I saw her face in this state.

I dont know if it could be described as bittersweet or not, but a silence pa.s.sed between Chronois-san and I, and after a few moments, Chronois-san slowly spoke.

[Hey, Miyama. This might be a good opportunity. Let me tell you what I really had in mind.]

[Really had in mind?]

[Yeah I think youre a frightening person]

[Eh?]

The words that she quietly said were something I hadnt expected to hear.

Shes frightened of me? Chronois-san, the Supreme G.o.d who governs time, and one of the strongest beings in the world, is afraid of me? Why?

As if to answer the question that came into my head, Chronois-san continued to quietly speak, but in a somewhat solemn voice.

[Youve only been in this world for only a few months. And yet, youve changed something that hadnt changed in hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands of years, and youve changed it so easily.]

[..]

[You are bringing change into this world This is an undeniable fact. In the past, there have been people who have brought about great changes in the world The First Hero is one among such people.]

Chronois-san talked about the First Hero Neun-san.

Neun-san is a being who brought about a very big change in this world, and is a hero that is still talked about today.

The being who broke down the walls between the three worlds. talked about by the whole world To be honest, I think its a bit of a stretch to even compare me to her. However, the way Chronois-san speaks, its as if she feels Im on par with Neun-san Or even more than that

[Still, it took her 10 years to achieve that. Im not saying that youre superior just because you brought the change faster than her, but still, Miyama, youre bringing a greater change to this world far faster than the First Hero.]

[..]

[Everyone who is involved with you changes Shallow Vernal-sama, G.o.d of Fate, and even G.o.d of Life Thats why I find you so frightening When I talk to you Its as if I, who has been unwavering for countless years, is being changed in ways I couldnt resist Thats why I cant help but be frightened.]

Change is frightening It was a feeling that I, being human, could understand to some extent.

Change isnt always a good thing, and if the change is about you yourself In a way, its also as if youre losing your past self, and in a way, its as if you encountered the unknown.

Thats why I could understand what Chronois-san is saying and why I didnt refute.

However, what Chronois-san is saying didnt end there and with a voice that sounds as if shes saying that with a wry smile, she continued.

[But at the same time I I find you likeable.]

[Eh?]

[None of the changes you bring about are bad Whether its the changes to Shallow Vernal-sama, G.o.d of Fate or G.o.d of Life I feel like the G.o.d Realm is being changed for the better. So, while Im afraid of the changes that are coming, Im also looking forward to the incoming changes.]

[Chronois-san.]

[Hey, Miyama. You know, I Im feeling afraid about how youre going to change this world but I also want to see where it goes, and wish to see it myself. I have my expectations of you.]

Saying until that, Chronois-san held a sake cup in her hand, held it out to me before pouring me a drink.

In the corner of my gaze, which naturally moved, is Chronois-san, with an affectionate, gentle smile on her face, looking at me with her differently-colored eyes With the appearance of a strong and beautiful G.o.ddess.

[Thats why Miyama]

[Yes.]

[From now on, continue being the same as always The you who is living up to my expectations. Continue doing so And I will always be by your side.]

[Im not that great of a person, and the things I can do are really trivial but, lets see If its within my abilities to grant.. I would also like to be someone who doesnt disappoint Chronois-sans expectations.]

Honestly, I think she was overestimating me. I dont think Im that great, Im just an ordinary person who has been blessed with having people around me, but I think Im just an ordinary person you can find everywhere.

However, if someone holds expectations for this insignificant me Im going to do my best to live up to their expectations.

[Youre a warm-hearted person. I think I can understand why everyone likes you so much.]

[E- Errr Thank you?]

[Fufufu Miyama, can you pour some for me too?]

[Ah, yes. Here]

Chronois-sans smile that I havent had the chance to see looks very beautiful and somehow feels divine.

After listening to Chronois-sans request, the both of us pour alcohol into each others cups, and lightly clinked our sake cups with each other.

Before I knew it, I dont know if Chronois-sans nervousness has faded or not, but I can see a little bit of her beautiful and slender body, and seeing the glistening drops of water dripping down her skin made my heart skip a beat.

[This is a great opportunity. Tell me more about you, even if its just trivial things I want to know a little more about what kind of human you are.]

[I understand Then, in exchange, Chronois-san please tell me more about you too.]

[Is that how it works? Fufufu, yeah, I dont mind. but dont expect anything that interesting, alright?]

[No, Im going to be expecting you to talk about interesting stuff.]

[Good grief, youre this kind of person huh]

When I jokingly told her that, Chronois-san happily smiles.

Was it because weve spoken unreservedly with each other? Somehow, I feel that todays conversation has changed my impression of Chronois-san.

Dear Mom, Dad- Im really glad to hear Chronois-sans real thoughts. There were times when I think shes just overestimating me, but I still feel glad that shes holding expectations for someone like me, and such expectation was never a burden for me. I know that it would be a difficult thing to do, but I will do my best- for I want to continue being a person who is upholding Chronois-sans expectations.

Serious-senpai: [Everyone, dont be fooled! They may look like theyre having a bittersweet serious conversation, but if you were to look closely, theyre just freaking flirting!!! Its still the same old sweetness!!!]

Serious-senpai: [Fuaahhh!? Eh? Wai, eh? Wait, is that written in the script Eh? Im still not ready yet]

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