Chapter 613 - I Felt More Proud Than Ever

Under the white sandy beach and blue seas, the very scenery of a beach, Fate-san and I were sitting on leisure sheets, eating the lunch we had bought.

The temperature was a little cool, not ideal for swimming, but perfect for eating while looking at the ocean.

None of the food I bought at the food stalls was super expensive, but I dont know if our current situation enhanced its taste but they were very tasty.

As we were about to finish our meal, I looked around at the quiet beach and spoke.

[Even so, even though this beach is beautiful, there isnt any person around.]

[I made it that way after all.]

[Errr, is that because you used your power to manipulate fate?]

[Well, something like that.]

Fate-sans voice is very calm, while she gazed at the sea with eyes that were somehow filled with determination. As we were eating lunch, Fate-san didnt say much, but she seemed to be thinking about something.

This is just a guess but I think Fate-san has come up with an answer. Whether the feeling within her heart really was love or is it something else

Thats why I didnt say anything else, quietly waiting for what Fate-san would say next as she was lost in thought. Its still noon anyway I still have a couple of hours in my date with Fate-san.

I guess one could say that its a short time. However, I think it was enough time for my impression of Fate-san to change.

[Hey, Kai-chan.]

After a short pause, Fate-san began to quietly speak without looking at me.

[Im having a great time right now. I thought Id lived a long time and seen a lot of things in my time but this feels different. Ive seen the ocean more times than I can bother counting, and yet, todays ocean looks more beautiful than ever.]

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It sounded as calm as a soliloquy, yet somehow, her voice sounded sad, as if she was repenting something.

[I think Im in love with Kai-chan I think I love Kai-chan. No, I actually understood this long ago. But I couldnt admit it, so I turned my back on it.]

[Fate-san.]

[But but you see]

I wonder why? Even though shes telling me that shes in love and was feeling affection for me Why is it that Fate-san have such a sad look on her face? Why does her voice sound like shes about to start crying?

[I am not qualified to like Kai-chan.]

[Eh?]

As a single tear dripped down the corner of Fate-sans eye, she turned to look at me and with a pained expression on her face, she lowered her head.

[Sorry Im sorry Kai-chan. Ive always been trying to use Kai-chan. The whole time I was talking about how much I like you All I could think about was using Kai-chan to make things easier for myself.]

The words Fate-san squeezed out was the guilt she felt but I wonder why? Im not entirely sure, but I think shes talking about something different.

The most important reason why Fate-san says that she isnt qualified to love isnt because of her guilt. There is still something else that is tormenting Fate-sans mind.

[I dont think anyone needs any sort of qualification to fall in love with someone though.]

[..]

[In addition, Ive enjoyed the time Ive spent with Fate-san, and I dont feel any resentment towards you. Moreover, that you were trying to use me It was different now, right?]

[Unnn.]

[Fate-san, please honestly answer me. What is it that youre worried about? Why do you think you dont have the qualification to like me- !?]

As soon as I said that, Fate-sans face was pressed against my chest, and tghtly held unto my clothes. Her small shoulders were slightly trembling She even looked as if she was scared of something.

[Im a G.o.d a Supreme G.o.d. Thats why, thats why]

After telling me this in a tearful voice, Fate-san looked up at me with clinging eyes and spoke.

[Cant you see!? Even though I love Kai-chan Kai-chan could never be my first priority! If I had to weigh Kai-chan and Shallow Vernal-sama, I would side with Shallow Vernal-sama I would always side with Shallow Vernal-sama!]

I see, it finally makes sense. That was what had been worrying Fate-san for so long For Fate-san, s.h.i.+ro-san is an absolute being, and just as she had once said, just like the other G.o.ds, shes the very reason for her existence.

Even if she likes me and our feelings are mutual Shes worried about the fact that she cant make me her top priority. Ahh, she really is quite clumsy I wonder why shes so adorable

[Thats why, Kai-chan, I dont think Im qualified to love]

[Of course, you are.]

[-Eh?]

Fate-san truly is a brave person. Even though she was feeling troubled with her guilt and her distress that comes with being a G.o.d, she was able to put her feelings for me into words.

In this case, what am I supposed to do about this? Its obvious. Filling my heart with courage, I received Fate-sans words.

[Its alright, Fate-san. That is alright.]

[Kai-chan?]

[You can make s.h.i.+ro-san your top priority. No, please do that. If s.h.i.+ro-san and I were to face against each other, please dont hesitate to take her side. But if you would still love me I would be happy.]

[Is it alright? I am]

[After all, including that part of you, taking s.h.i.+ro-san as first priority is a part of the Fate-san that I loved.]

[Ahh Uuuu]

Yes, after all, there is nothing wrong with what she said. In any case, the Fate-san that I had met prioritizes s.h.i.+ro-san right from the very start, and I fell in love with her when she was like that, so there was no need for her to worry about anything.

I will just receive Fate-sans everything including that part of her. After all, I think that part of hers also makes Fate-san the person she is.

[Is it alright? Is it really alright to love Kai-chan and not give up on Kai-chan?]

[Yes.]

[ ! ? ]

Thus, I strongly affirmed her. Even more strongly than anyone else, I affirmed the current Fate-san.

After Fate-sans eyes widened when she heard my words, tears filled with different kinds of emotions leaked out of her eyes as she buried her face in my chest, as if she was clinging to me.

[Sorry, Kai-chan. Just a few moments, okay? Please wait just a few moments Ill be back to my normal self in a little while so please spoil me for a bit.]

[Ill spoil you as much as you want, Fate-san, until you have your hearts fill.]

[Im a repulsive person, you know? Im selfish troublesome and will bring Kai-chan lots of trouble, you know?]

[Its already too late for you to say that though. Ive already known you were selfish and troublesome but still, Ive fallen in love with you because youre kind in some way, cheerful to the core, and you make me smile whenever Im with you]

Yes, I already had my answer. When I found out that Fate-san might be in love with me, I was happy about it.

Even at the beginning of our date, which had spiraled out of control, I somehow had fun. At that point, I already knew my answer.

[Thank you Me too, Kai-chan, I like you I love you.]

Because, you see, at this moment, my heart is overflowing with so much happiness.

Dear Mom, Dad The distress that comes from being a G.o.d, a Supreme G.o.d who serves s.h.i.+ro-san. Such worries are very much like Fate-san, and it reaffirms how pure her heart is. To be able to accept the feelings from such a Fate-san I felt more proud than ever.

Serious-senpai : [Aaahhhhh!? D*mn it all! This is the worst thing that could possibly happen!!! This would lead to that, isnt it Their relations.h.i.+p changes in the middle of the date, and then, their date resumes as lovers!?]

? ? ? : [Kaito-san turned into a super ikemen. How envious, you are, Fate-san!]

Serious-senpai : [Aaaaaahhhhhhh! No moooooorrrreeeeee!]

? ? ? : [House.]

Serious-senpai : [Gyaaahhhnn!?]

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