Chapter 428 - I Feel Something Like Fondness Towards Her

On the second day of the Six Kings Festival, having the theme Interacting with Nature, I walked with Lillywood-san through a path lined with colorful flowers in full bloom.

A single flower blooming on the side of the road looked lovely, but a carpet of such beautiful flowers looked wonderful.

That reminds me. When Kaito-san first visited the Demon Realm, I was also the one who guided you.

[Ahh It wasnt that long ago, but thinking about that time kinda makes me feel nostalgic.]

Nowadays, thanks to my Teleportation Magic Tool, I can come to the Demon Realm on my own. However, the first time I went to visit Isis-sans castle, Lillywood-san acted as my escort and guide.

At that time, we encountered a Behemoth in the Demon Realm and met Magnawell-san. Hmmm, the impact of the Behemoths size was diminished by Magnawell-sans size, but even that Behemoth was as big as a Kaiju.

I wondered if Bell would also grow to his size in the future. If its possible, Id really like it if he stays in his current cute size but

Yes, at that time, I didnt think that Kaito-san would become this big of a part of my life.

[This big of a part of your life, you say I dont feel like Ive changed that much though.]

Even so, a lot of things happened in the past few months, since Lillywood-san showed me around the Demon Realm. Meeting the Six Kings, challenging the depths hidden beneath Kuros heart, confessing to Isis-san, returning to Sieg-sans hometown, settling the incidents in Lilia-sans past, reunion in the Hydra Kingdom, meeting Eden-san, Alices past, confrontation with Dr. Vier I also went to visit the G.o.d Realm. Wait, arent the months I spent in this world a bit too stacked?

Fufufu, you are someone that I cant measure. You are an unexpected and strange person, in all sorts of ways.

[Is that a compliment?]

Yes, of course. I greatly admire you. However, this is difficult. I wonder what these feelings I have for you are? Trust, friends.h.i.+p, fondness, awe, affection, interest, respect, infatuation, grat.i.tude I just cant find the right words to describe it.

Leisurely walking, Lillywood-sans gaze tilted slightly upward as she murmured.

However, I am sure that I dont have any negative feelings towards you. If its possible, I hope we can continue to have a close relations.h.i.+p even in the future.

[Yes. I also feel the same way.]

Fufu, the atmosphere turned a bit strange, didnt it? Lets pull ourselves together and start going around the festival.

[Yes.]

The atmosphere certainly was starting to make me feel strangely embarra.s.sed. However, I didnt dislike such an atmosphere.

Though, strangely enough, I felt a little closer to Lillywood-san than before.

Dear Mom, Dad- Just like Lillywood-san, I also dont know how to put what Im feeling for her into words But one thing is for sure, these feelings I have for Lillywood-san I feel something like fondness towards her.

[A- As expected of Lillywood-sama. She isnt pus.h.i.+ng him that hard, but theyve got quite a great mood around them How envious.]

[What are you doing? Vier]

As Vier quietly watched Kaito and Lillywood while hiding behind a large tree, Neun called out from behind her with a dumbfounded expression on her face.

[Well, you see, festivals are so uplifting, arent they?]

[H- Huhh Well, thats certainly true]

[How uplifting something is can be a very important factor in love, you know? In other words, the Six Kings Festival is an event that I cant miss when I attack Miyama-kun!]

[So? You went to the trouble of closing your clinic, but what exactly are you doing?]

Hearing Viers pa.s.sionate words as she clenched her fist, Neun asked her back with a distant look in her eyes.

[Unnn, about that I havent partic.i.p.ated in a festival for a long time, so wouldnt I need to study the things I need to do?]

[No, I dont think you really need to study though?]

[Unnn, unnn, as one would expect, you cant make a great attack without preparation, dont you think? Thats why Im studying like this.]

[Dont the public generally call what youre doing stalking?]

[Dont worry. Its not stalking if I have received permission from Lillywood-sama!]

[Whats with your energetic way of saying that!?]

Vier was originally a reckless person, and only her energy in doing things was tremendous. Or perhaps, rather than saying that, it would be better to describe her as someone who acted on the spur of the moment. As a result of her recklessness though, Neun got caught up

[In the first place, rather than ask about what Im doing Arent I supposed to be asking what youre doing, Hikari?]

[Ehh? M- Me?]

[Who else do you think Im talking with here!? The festival lasts for 7 days, why dont you ask Miyama-kun out on a date!?]

[D- D- Date!? H- H- H- However, i- i- i- its not like Kaito-san and I are l- lovers]

[Thats exactly why you should ask him on a date!!!]

[Hyiiiihhhh!?]

Overwhelmed by Viers angry look, Neun looked frightened. However, Vier didnt mind her reaction at all and continued to speak, grabbing Neuns shoulders.

[Listen here, okay? Its exactly because youre not lovers yet, thats why you have to be aggressive Since even Kuromu-sama is supporting us, we cant just act shy all the time. You have to have the guts to take a bath with him and wash his back!]

[Wha!? B- B- B- Bathing together!? I- I- I- I cant do that. I- I would die from embarra.s.sment from doing that.]

[Hmmm. Youre the same as usual, arent you, Hikari Alright then! I will help you!]

[Eh? No, thank you. I have a bad feeling about this]

[Of course, I want to have a good relations.h.i.+p with Miyama-kun, but Im also rooting for Hikari so Ill go ask Kuromu-sama for help!]

[Please listen to me! Please, could you just listen to my opinion a little Ah, wait, Vier!? She started running already wait, look at where youre running! There are tree roots where youre running to]

[Eh? Fugyaahhh!?]

Vier vigorously ran off, but as klutzy as usual, she tripped over a root at her feet and dived face-first into the ground.

Kaito: [Bell is cute in his current size (4 meters).]

A Certain G.o.d of Creation: [Fumu.]

And thus, I have a feeling that a wild boar-like klutz would charge into the fray.

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