Chapter 453 - I Guess a Relations.h.i.+p Like This Isn't so Bad

After my date with Isis-san, I normally would have gone straight back to the Central Tower for dinner. However, I have promised to eat with Lilia-san and the others tonight, so I will head there after letting Kuro and the others know.

As I walked out of the Central Tower, I saw someone familiar who had probably come to pick me up.

[Arehh? Lunamaria-san. Did you come all the way here to pick me up?]

[Yes, popular restaurants tend to get crowded, so Ive told My Lady and the others that I would fetch you first.]

[Ahh, I see. Thank you.]

[No By the way, Miyama-sama?]

[Yes?]

When I thanked her, Lunamaria-san smiled as if to say not to worry about it, before her expression changed to something serious and spoke.

[Ive been meaning to ask you something for a long time]

[What is it?]

[Why is it that you still call me Lunamaria-san?]

[Huh?]

The words that she seriously said werent something that I had expected. With a puzzled expression on her face, I waited for Lunamaria-sans next words.

[In the six months since Miyama-sama came to this world, I have been treating you as an important guest and have been devoting my everything to you.]

[No, I dont remember you doing that.]

[After all these times, Miyama-sama and I should have been closer!]

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Oi, dont ignore what Im saying, you useless maid. Putting aside whether we have become closer or not, I dont remember you devoting anything to me, you know!? If anything, you were the one who was trying to tease me every chance you got! I mean, you even set me up a couple of times already!!!

[And yet. I still feel as if a barrier within Miyama-samas heart was blocking me!]

[Right now, more walls are forming around my heart, you know? Its even getting taller, you know?]

[I have supported Miyama-sama in many situations, if I may say so myself. We have taken on many challenges together, and I am even proud to say that we are comrades-in-arms.]

[No, like I said, why the heck are you all brazenly putting yourself in such a position Seriously, youre the only one who thinks like that, okay?]

[But! However! Theres still a big wall between us.]

[.]

Shes not listening to me at all!? Why the heck were our conversations not connecting with each other at all!? This useless maid is freaking evading everything Im saying!

This is really astounding, but from the looks of it, she probably wouldnt listen to me even when I deny things.

Letting out a big sigh, I then told Lunamaria-san what I think she wanted me to say.

[So, in the end, what are you trying to say?]

[Im glad you asked! All I wanted from Miyama-sama is that putting it simply, to talk about your way of calling me!]

[Huhh.]

[Even though Kusunoki-sama and Yuzuki-sama affectionately call me Luna-san, Miyama-san still calls me Lunamaria-san Isnt this something that should be corrected immediately?]

[No, I mean I dont feel like Im affectionate enough with you that I would call you by your nickname]

[Wait right there, Miyama-sama? Ive been trying to ignore it for a while now, but youve only been throwing a lot of insults at me though? Its not like I wouldnt get hurt no matter what you say, you know!?]

In short, what Lunamaria-san is trying to say is that she wants me to call her Luna-san? No, well, I did reflexively complain but its not that I dont like Lunamaria-san.

She is a hopeless person who does everything to tease others but shes dependable, and on the times when it seriously matters, she will be cordial and give you advice.

[I understand. Well then, Ill call you Luna-san from now on.]

[Y- Yes, thats what I wanted.]

[Why are you looking away?]

[N- No, its just that actually hearing you call me that m- makes me a little embarra.s.sed.]

Even though she was the one who requested it herself, when I called Luna-san as such, she turned away with a slight blush on her cheeks, seemingly feeling embarra.s.sed.

Fumu, Ive been thinking about this for a while But could it be that Luna-san is actually a shy person?

[Well, Ive certainly been saying mean things to you but Ive always been relying on you, Luna-san.]

[I- Is that so]

[I felt so close with you that I couldnt help acting unreserved. Im sorry about that. I hope that we will continue to get along.]

[N- No, well, I know that youre just joking, but theres no need to apologize. I- Its not that I dont like Miyama-sama either No, ermm, I rather have high praise in your personality instead m- making me feel favorable towards you]

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[Why are you smiling?]

When I straightforwardly conveyed my favorable feelings for her, it was just as I expected, or rather, even more than I expected Luna-san fl.u.s.teredly told me that she didnt dislike me.

Amused by her reaction, a smile appeared on my face, to which Luna-san frowned upon.

[Could it be that was on purpose?]

[No, well, how should I say this Luna-san has a pretty cute side in you huh?]

[Y- You Youre just playing with me!? Youre just playing with my innocent heart!? Since when have you become a bad man like this!!!?]

[Its just payback for your usual teasing Well, what I said about me relying on Luna-san is true though.]

[G- Gununu]

After chuckling at Luna-sans unusually vexed expression, I slowly started walking.

[Come on, Lilia-san and the others were waiting for us, right? Lets quickly go.]

[Kuhh I- I will definitely pay you back for these humiliations someday.]

[Im looking forward to it.]

[Kuhhhhhhh]

Biting her lower lip with her face bright red, Luna-san started walking after me. It was kind of fun to see a different side of her than usual.

Well, Im kinda scared of her counterattack thats waiting for me later

Dear Mom, Dad She likes to play pranks, and has a lot of bad qualities Even with all these things, I consider Luna-san to be an important and dependable friend. Well, Im worried about the retaliation that will come someday because of this, but well I guess a relations.h.i.+p like this isnt so bad.

Serious-senpai Act3: [People face difficulties and grow Yes, even though I am being swallowed by these raging sugary waves, I will rise again and again and show it to you all! Holding power even greater than before!!!]

Serious-senpai Act3: [Eh? W- Wait a moment that last part Arehh?]