Chapter 434 - Looked So Radiant

The second day of the Six Kings Festival was nearing its end.

This was the last event of the second day, and at the same time, the event that Lillywood-san was most confident in, the lighting up of the entire city was taking place.

It seemed like they gathered plants that emit light under specific conditions, just like the Light Trees Ive seen before, and arranged them in such a way that they looked different depending on the luminescence cycle and heights of the plants.

Indeed, looking at them like this, one would never get bored with their vivid colors and flas.h.i.+ng lights.

What do you think? I took a lot of care in arranging the patterns in that area. It would be great if Kaito-san likes it

[Ah, yes. I think its very nice Its just that, ummm, I have some things Id like to ask]

What is it?

[First of all, this is a pretty good sight seeing spot, isnt it? Why is it that theres no one else here?]

Currently, Lillywood-san and I were on a small hill at the southern edge of the city where the event would be held. This was a spectacular spot where we could see the entire city and enjoy all the lights. However, when I looked around, I couldnt see anyone other than myself and Lillywood-san on this hill, which was supposed to be quite large.

I couldnt believe that they would just miss out on such a great place, so I asked Lillywood-san about it, and she looked down towards me with a charming smile on her lips.

I abused my authority as the organizer for a bit. I wanted a quiet place to view this sight so

[I see Well then, I have one more question. Or rather, this is the most important question I have.]

Yes, what is it?

[Why am I being held in Lillywood-sans arms?]

Lillywood-san was now as tall as she was when I first met her, as her body became one with a tree. A chair has been morphed on the lower part of her tree, and I was sitting on it.

It was all good so far. When I was given a tour of the Demon World, the position I was now in was similar in fas.h.i.+on. The biggest problem was Currently, for some reason, Lillywood-sans hands were loosely placed in front of my chest, and soft and elastic things were clinging to the back of my head.

No, well, in a nutsh.e.l.l, Lillywood-san was hugging me from behind, and I had no idea why I was in this state!

Eh? Where is it? Where did this flag leading to the soft heaven rise? I dont think such a flag rose for an event like this to happen

Do you dislike it?

[N- No, thats not it Its just, errr, I could feel your b.r.e.a.s.t.s touching me]

Ahh, thats on purpose. I was hoping that Kaito-san would feel desire for me.

[Lillywood-san, dont you think your personality changed!?]

Eh? This is weird Was Lillywood-san someone who exuded a mysterious charm? No, she isnt. Shes supposed to be more of the homely type, the one that heals your heart with her presence.

W- Why is she being so aggressive? C- Could it be that shes drunk or something?

Fufufu, I guess so. To be honest, Im not really sure why I wanted to do this either Perhaps, I was just feeling envious.

[E- Envious?]

Yes Just like those who changed after they met you I also want to change.

Pausing there for a moment, Lillywood-san turned her gaze to the beautiful, glittering city.

After they became lovers with you Kuromueina now had a much nicer smile on her face than before. Isis began to have a sincerely happy expression on her face, something that I had never seen before. And Shalltear, as I mentioned earlier, seemed to have regained her original smile as the darkness beneath them disappeared.

[.]

I would certainly feel envious of them. How could these women, who have lived for so many years, having personalities that were almost completely set already, to have changed like that How envious.

[Lillywood-san.]

It was easy for me to forget, but Lillywood-san and the other members of the Six Kings have lived far more years than I have. Their personalities had certainly matured already, and changes may not be as easy for them to accept as it used to be.

And exactly because they had spent so many years unchanged, that they yearned for change. Even I, who had spent years hiding in my sh.e.l.l for a long time, can kind of understand that feeling.

Its quite strange, isnt it? Wis.h.i.+ng for change Feeling envious of other peoples change I dont even know when the last time I thought of such things was.

[However, wis.h.i.+ng for change It would also mean youre wis.h.i.+ng for something to improve, which I think is a good thing.]

I guess so.

[Eh? Wait, Lillywood-san.]

Lillywood-san nodded, as if she was telling herself something, before hugging me a little tighter than before.

Smelling the soothing scent of wood, I felt myself being enveloped in her soft touch and her ascertainable warmth.

I still have my doubts about my ability to feel love. However, how should I put this Perhaps, I might want to try falling in love.

[..]

However, Im still not sure how to do such a thing. Im afraid that I might just baffle someone, just like how you are right now. But even so, will you still be my friend?

[Of course. N- No, well, I think I would certainly feel bewildered about some things but theres no way that I could ever dislike you, Lillywood-san.]

Thank you. I feel strange though? Even though I dont feel like the temperature around us has changed, I feel warm. How strange really strange. However, fufufu, it feels kind of fun.

Saying that, the most beautiful smile Ive ever seen appeared on Lillywood-sans lips.

Kaito-san, I may be ignorant but once again Please continue to look after me.

[Ah, yes. I will also be in your care too]

Dear Mom, Dad Change is something easy to say, but difficult to do. However, I think Lillywood-san will be fine. After all, Lillywood-san, who wishes for change and is looking forward to change looked so radiant.

Serious-senpai: [Stop, please stop Her innocence is super effective towards me.]

T/N: No bonus chapter today