Chapter 571 - I Think That Part of Her was Cute

Following the target shooting, s.h.i.+ro-san and I came to that place Lillywood-san and I went around together the gigantic labyrinth made of flowers. That attraction seemed to be very popular and unlike the target practice, it was mentioned in the guidebook.

[Weve arrived huh.]

[We have arrived. Well then, Kaito-san.]

[Yes?]

[Please start getting lost.]

[Eh?]

Whoa there, s.h.i.+ro-san suddenly started saying something strange. Well, its not like I thought that Id be able to peacefully go around with s.h.i.+ro-san but asking me to get lost around this place again Hmmm, as expected of s.h.i.+ro-san. Her way of thinking is unlike normal people.

[You compliment me.]

[No, I wasnt complimenting you.]

[I see Well then, please start getting lost.]

[Errr, incidentally, can I ask the reason why?]

[Kaito-san, who challenged this labyrinth in the middle of the Six Kings Festival, got lost in this place quite a bit.]

[Y- Yes, that did happen.]

[Thats why I think it would be unfair if you dont get lost while walking around with me.]

[I se Unnn?]

That is unfair? Oh no, Im getting confused too. I mean, even if she tells me that, I think it would be difficult for me to get lost in this labyrinth on purpose.

If this flower labyrinth was the same one I had experienced before, I would be able to move through it rather quickly and finish it, even if I couldnt completely remember the whole labyrinth.

[Its okay if Kaito-san just challenges it like normal. I believe that Kaito-san will be able to get lost.]

[Thats an unpleasant trust you have there No, no, theres no way I would get lost that many times, you know?]

[.]

[Gununu]

Even though she should have been expressionless, her eyes looked as if she was sure I would definitely get lost D*mn it, watch me closely, okay!? Since you see it like that, Ill show you how I can clear this labyrinth quickly.

Challenging the Flower Labyrinth, filled with determination half an hour has pa.s.sed. Now, in front of me was a wall of flowers, blocking my view In short, Im at a dead end.

[s.h.i.+ro-san, what do you think?]

[I think its better if you turn on the 7th corner earlier.]

[Yes.]

What is this feeling of defeat This is strange, looking at the entrance, I saw that this place had the same flower composition as when I came with Lillywood-san, so I thought the directions would be the same

Somehow, even though I was going in what I thought was the correct order from the middle of the labyrinth onwards, I kept on running into dead ends.

Even though I should have known the directions by the type of flowers after Lillywood-san taught me about it

[s.h.i.+ro-san, theres something Id like to ask you.]

[What is it?]

[Did you switch the type of flower at the forks in the road?]

[Now then, lets go back.]

[..]

You really are the culprit!? Do you really want me to get lost that much!?

[Yes.]

[You didnt even hesitate with your response]

Why does she want me to be lost that badly? Since its s.h.i.+ro-san, its hard to believe that shes doing this because shes being mean. If thats the case, then she must have some kind of purpose

[It seems like youre feeling troubled a lot, arent you, Kaito-san?]

[And whose fault did you think it is?]

[I dunno?]

[..]

[However, theres actually an easy way for Kaito-san to break through this labyrinth.]

[Unnn?]

[I think you should ask someone reliable for help.]

Ahh, hearing what she said made me understand now. I now understood why s.h.i.+ro-san was trying to make me get lost That means, this person

[I dont know who that someone is though. How mysterious. I wonder if shes around here somewhere? Someone who knows the answers to the maze and can be counted on to help]

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What a barefaced appeal, that is. Moreover, its matching pomp in terms of the situation. D- Did she really want to be relied on that much?

[Yes. Kaito-san doesnt rely on me very often. Thats why I am very dissatisfied.]

[Errr S- s.h.i.+ro-san Please help me.]

[I guess it couldnt be helped. Its a request from none other than Kaito-san after all. I will show you the way.]

This was clearly something she had set up, but I just gave up and asked s.h.i.+ro-san for help s.h.i.+ro-san replied in the same intonationless voice.

However, her face was turned up, though it may only be a few millimeters, and I kind of felt like she had a smug look on her face.

[With me as your guide, Kaito-san will never run into a dead end again.]

[H- Huhh Errr, ummm, Im counting on you.]

[From now on, when you are in trouble, please dont hesitate to rely on me. Ill be happy to help.]

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Feeling like shes quite cheerful, I dont know if its just my imagination or not, but it seemed like she was talking more than usual S- She really wanted me to rely on her that much huh

[Yes.]

Again, there was no hesitation in her reply.

[You dont consider me at all, Kaito-san.]

[N- No, its not like that is]

[You dont consider me at all, Kaito-san.]

[I understand. Ill rely on s.h.i.+ro-san more from now on.]

[You can count on me.]

I feel like shes somehow puffing out her chest. H- Hmmm, I guess I could say that s.h.i.+ro-san is a caring person. Its hard to imagine from her appearance, but her personality is surprisingly childlike.

How should I say this For better or for worse, she is honest about her feelings But well, I guess thats probably s.h.i.+ro-sans most attractive charm.

At the very least, even as my expression naturally turns into a wry smile, it was clear to me that spending time with s.h.i.+ro-san wasnt a bad idea.

Dear Mom, Dad This worlds G.o.d of Creation, even though her expression is hard to read, is honest to her desires and a bit selfish but how should I say this- I think that part of her was very cute.

? ? ? : [Eh? Serious-senpai? She received Under Kings Purgatory Spear, and was lying over there. Well~~ How unfortunate~~ Weve lost someone dear in our hearts.]

Serious-senpai : [Im not dead yet, okay!?]

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