Chapter 293 - I'm Going to Push Her as Hard as I Can

As the light of the setting sun drifted in through the window, Fate and Alice were confronting each other.

[Haahhh Haahhh]

[Haahhh Kuhhh.]

[Uwooohhhh!]

[Haahhhhhh!]

As both of them breathed heavily, they exchanged glances before the both of them ran as if a signal rang out.

The shadows stretching across the room overlapped and their outstretched fists crossed with each other striking right into each others faces.

[Kuh Good job Shall-tan.]

[Fate -san too.]

As both of them collapsed to the ground at exactly the same time, a brief moment of silence fell over the area.

The two clashed with each other with their fists, having radiant expressions on their faces

[Hmmm. This doesnt feel right.]

[Eh?]

Quickly raising her body, Fate looked at the window where the light of the setting sun with a troubled expression on her face.

[The sun is setting over here, so as expected, the angle should be Shall-tan, wouldnt it be better if you come from that side? Alright, Shall-tan, lets retake this scene again!]

[Eeehhhh!? Wait, Fate-san! This is already the 8th time Fate-san said that we should end this scene in a double knockout, you know!? Seriously, isnt it about time we stop?]

[I want to be a woman who wont compromise with things and will always seek for the supreme.]

[Please get rid of that obsession immediately.]

Hearing Fates words, which she said with a smug look on her face while staring at the window, Alice sits down at the counter after letting out a big sigh.

Seeing Alice like that, Fate slightly smiles.

[How is it? Have you felt better now?]

[.I wonder? Im not really sure. Fate-san I]

[Are you feeling guilty about putting Kai-chan in the role of your dead best friend, treating him like hes a replacement?]

[ ! ? ]

Hearing the words Fate lazily announced, as if she were making small talk, Alices expression became stiffer.

That was the best proof that Fates words. .h.i.t the bulls eye.

[Or perhaps, are you afraid that people will know that you came to this world to look for a place to die?]

[..]

[Hey, Shall-tan? For Shall-tan, is Kai-chan still a replacement for that best friend of yours?]

[H- Hes not! Kaito-san is Kaito-san is]

[Then, isnt that good enough?]

[.Eh?]

Fate was the only one in this world who knew about Alices past that even Kuromueina didnt know, and thats why she understood the pain she was feeling.

On top of that, Fate said it. How stupid her worries are

[If Shall-tan loves and cares for Kai-chan Then, why dont you just tell him everything? Kai-chan will surely take it all in and still smile by your side.]

[.]

[Shall-tan, youre putting a little too much on your shoulders~~ If you wrinkle your brows that much, youre just driving yourself to the corner You have to be like me~~ Relax in moderation too~~]

[I think Fate-san is having too much relaxation though]

[Ahaha, that might be so~~]

Hearing Fates words, which are loose even at a time like this, Alice slightly smiles.

Seeing Alice like that, Fate nodded once, turned on her heel and starts walking towards the door, as if to say that the conversation is over.

[Dont act too spoiled, okay? To Kai-chan, I mean Thats all I can say to you.]

[Fate-san Ummm Thank you.]

[Fufufu, well, Shall-tan and I are soul friends after all Thats why you can use my power with your Hekatonkeyres right?]

[Yes.]

[See you next~~ time~~ then~~]

Leaving words that seemed to tell her that she had seen through everything in the end, Fate lightly waved her hand and left.

After returning from the G.o.d Realm, I dropped by Lilia-sans mansion once before going to Alices miscellaneous goods store, but it was already a bit late. The night has completely fallen.

[Well, with her clone acting as my guard, she should know that Im coming]

When I put my hand on the door, I felt that it wasnt locked and it seemed like she knew I was coming.

As proof of this, I walked in and was able to quickly find Alice sitting at the counter but

[Why do you look so battered?]

[I was letting the power of youth explode.]

[Unnn?]

When I asked Alice, who looked so ragged as if she had been in a fistfight for some reason, she responded with words that were incomprehensible as usual.

Well, it doesnt seem like the atmosphere around her was as tense as before, so I guess thats okay

[Alice, Im sorry to bother you on such short notice, but can I go inside?]

[Yes, Kaito-san youre always welcome. Come in~~]

Hearing my words, Alice replies to me with a bright smile on her face but As expected, it was still somewhere in there huh. It looks like shes forcing a smile.

Id like to pursue it, but now isnt the time for that, so I firmly held back and moved behind the counter where her workshops and living s.p.a.ces can be found.

The workshop and living s.p.a.ce that looked unimaginably large compared to the exterior of the store is according to Alice, an application of s.p.a.ce-Time Magic.

Well, since magic boxes exist, maybe it isnt that surprising that they could use the magic they used on that thing to expand a room.

I moved to the living room, which is located one room away from the workshop, and sat down after Alices suggestion. She then made me a cup of tea even though I hadnt asked her for one.

After thanking her for the tea, I took a sip of the delicious tea and slowly spoke.

[Hey, Alice]

[Yes? What is it?]

[I want to know about you.]

[A- Ahaha Are you giving me a pick-up line because you have been taken away by Alice-chans cuteness? Thats a cla.s.sic one you said, but that certainly leaves quite the impression~~ Ahaha]

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[Ugghhh]

When I stopped being so roundabout and just directly told her what I felt, as I thought, Alice tried to fool around and divert away from the topic I can see the tension in her eyes. It looked really unusual, but she seemed to be really shaken.

[K- Kaito-san but that is]

[Unnn. I know its hard to say. Therefore, Im not going to force you to ask And that isnt the only thing I wanted to know.]

[Eh?]

[As for Alices past, I dont know much about you in the first place. Its one thing to hear about Alice from Alice herself, but I think its also important to try to know about Alice for myself]

Yes, its not just about her past. I dont know Alice well because I didnt try to get to know her properly until now.

Thanks to Chronois-sans advice, I realized that it isnt like me to go around asking people. And so, I decided to not just wait for Alice to tell me about it, I will also make an effort to try to learn about Alice myself.

[By the way, Alice. This living s.p.a.ce is quite wide, isnt it?]

[Eh? Yes, well, Alice-chan is the type of person who cares about where she lives after all Ummm Kaito-san?]

[I see Then, Ill be staying here for a while.]

[Eeeeehhhhh!?]

Declaring so, I take a change of clothes and a toothbrush out of my magic box.

[P- Please wait a minute! Kaito-san, y- youll make d.u.c.h.ess Lilia worry]

[Ahh, I already talked to Lilia-san about this, and asked her permission.]

[Ugghhh B- But, you see. Staying in the same room with a youthful maiden like me is A- Also, I only have one futon]

[Its fine, I brought my futon with me. Im fine sleeping on the floor of the living room.]

[Auuuu]

Ive already made p

reparations for that area. When I explained the situation to Lilia-san, she said Thats really typical of you, Kaito-san and gave me permission, and it seems like Lilia-san knows very well that I dont think about the future.

Hearing my response, Alice is clearly troubled and was panicking, which looked kind of cute.

[Well, of course, if Alice refuses, it cant be helped. At that time, Ill just go to a nearby inn and come everyday early in the morning]

[S- Seriously Uuuuuu I understand. Ill get you a proper room.]

[Really? Thanks.]

[Ugghhh.]

For the time being, it seems like the first step is a success huh? Alice seems to be the type of person who would slyly mislead me if I keep on getting reserved after all

[Somehow, it feels like Kaito-san is becoming more of a carnivore No, well, I guess thats also]

Dear Mom, Dad- Ive decided to stay at Alices miscellaneous goods store as a first step to learn more about Alice. Knowing more about Alice on a regular basis makes me feel like it would give me another good idea. Anyway, this time Im going to push her as hard as I can.

Serious-senpai: [Thats strange Somehow, I feel like its already starting to get sweeter]

T/N: I will be translating my other novel, so no bonus chapter for today (or maybe tomorrow too, not sure)