Chapter 424 - It Doesn't Seem Like It Will Go the Way I Want it to

Even though I was pushed into a corner by a shocking no-guard strategy, I succeeded in persuading Lillywood-san with a game-changing move.

Of course, I still received an enormous amount of damage, but it seems like the tough fight will still continue.

Well, putting that aside I dont know if its my imagination or not, but why does it seem like theres something in Lillywood-sans hair or rather, in her hair-like leaves?

Lillywood-san originally had long hair, but her hair is now even longer than before I mean, doesnt it seem like its increasingly encroaching the bathtub!? Its increasing! Its definitely increasing!

[Ummm, Lillywood-san?]

Yes?

[Its just that, your hair I mean, your leaves, theyre increasing, you know?]

Ahh, my apologies. I was just feeling comfortable

Does that mean Lillywood-sans hair gets longer when shes feeling good? Ahh, come to think of it, her hair withered when she was tired before It appears that Lillywood-sans hair changes depending on her condition.

When I pointed this out, Lillywood-san apologized and returned her hair to its original length It seemed like she could also change it at will.

Speaking of which, were in an onsen, right? I dont bathe in an onsen much, but how do Humans enjoy their time here?

[Hmmm. Lets see. Of course, you can enjoy the scenery while was.h.i.+ng your body, but you can also drink while soaking in the onsen.]

I see I can prepare some fruit wine right away, would you like some?

[Eh? Ah, yes. Id certainly love to have some if its alright with you.]

Id barely drank fruit wines before Or rather, Ive never drank anything but beer in my original world, so Im interested. Im also looking for a way to change the mood, so her suggestion was a welcome one.

Well then, please wait a moment

As she said this, a branch grew out of Lillywood-sans hair and a Fruit of the World Tree that Im oh-so-familiar with appeared.

The fruit then changed shape, as if it was being squeezed by an invisible hand, and the juice that was being squeezed out was poured into a wooden cup that had been prepared before I knew it.

After squeezing the juice from several fruits, Lillywood-san held up her hand and the wooden cup was enveloped in a faint light, which subsided after a few seconds.

Here you go.

[Thank you.]

As if its a matter of course, a fruit wine was made in front of me Making use of Fruits of the World Tree feels a bit too luxurious, but I guess thats what makes it look so incredibly delicious.

The scent was very strong, but it wasnt sharp, feeling soft and natural instead.

Well then, since this is freshly-made, lets have a wait, arehh? I know its strange for me to question this now but since Lillywood-san is the World Tree Which means that the Fruit of the World Tree is made from Lillywood-sans body, so to speak

Eh? Arehh? That means that the alcohol in this cup was also made from Lillywood-sans body In other words, one can think of this as something that was part of Lillywood-sans body and Im going to put that into my mouth?

T- This is bad, the weirdest thought popped out of my mind! W- W- W- What should I do? This is bad. After what happened earlier, Ive become completely conscious about these things.

H- However, after asking for the drink myself, I cant just say Im too embarra.s.sed to drink it

Kaito-san?

[ ! ? T- Thank you for the drink!]

When she called out to me, I panicked and took a sip of the fruit wine.

As I took a sip, the mellow aroma filled my mouth and stimulated my brain with its tremendous taste. I would have liked to say that it was tasty, as to be expected from a luxurious item, but because of my weird thoughts, I felt giddy with each sip.

Thinking that just taking sips was a bad idea, I drank all the alcohol at once and called out to Lillywood-san.

As for what strategy I would use to divert my mind I forgot all about it, but lets just run away from this place and reorganize my thoughts.

[L- Lillywood-san I- Ill go wash my body now!]

As I was saying this, thats when I noticed something. That it was a stupid thing to say I was going to run away, but I stupidly cut off my own path of retreat.

After I said this, just as I had expected

Ahh, then I will wash your back.

She didnt let me escape. Hey, isnt the Six Kings blocking ability too great? Is it that? Is that also the same logic as to why you cant escape from a boss fight?

[N- No, theres no need for Lillywood-san to bother]

No, please let me help you. Kaito-san has always helped me so much after all.

[Y- Yes]

Seeing her 100% pure smile, my thoughts of refusing disappeared.

To be honest, I dont remember taking care of Lillywood-san at all, even though she was the one who had always been taking care of me but I couldnt say anything when people showed such pure good will for me.

W- Well, calm down It should be fine now. Lillywood-san agreed to hide her body, and with her serious nature, there is no need for me to worry about her breaking her promise.

Then, Ill just have my back washed like normal. Of course, I will feel nervous while that is happening, but there wont be a problem or so I thought.

However, as if to mock me as I stepped out of the onsen with such thoughts in mind, I heard Lillywood-sans voice from behind me.

Hmm.. K- Kaito-san.

[Y- Yes?]

Making sure that I wouldnt look back when Lillywood-san called, I replied

Its just, the towel is too small and wont wrap around my chest

[.]

I see. It seems that the towel, which wasnt that big, though it wasnt as small as a face towel, wasnt enough to cover Lillywood-sans body.

Would it be alright if I just grow my hair out to hide them instead?

[Yes.]

Dear Mom, Dad Whether its alright or not, the me of this time doesnt know. But one thing is for sure. This whole back was.h.i.+ng situation It doesnt seem like it will go the way I want it to.

Only three days until the Light novel is released! An article was published on Light Novel News Online and you can see some of the ill.u.s.trations (two

) there.

(T/N: This isnt synced with the translations released of the countdown images, okay?)

This time is Aoi-chan!