Chapter 647 - "Distortion"

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Based on the information provided by Eden, the people gathered here began to think.

[Shalltear, what do you think?]

[I think Kuro-san is probably thinking of the same thing Escaping from a virtual world when Kaito-san needs to perceive as false From Eden-sans words I a.s.sume that Kaito-san is currently in a dream-like state.]

[Youre right. If thats the case The ordeal that s.h.i.+ro gave to Kaito-kun]

When Kuromueina asked with a serious expression on her face, Alice told her her hypothesis with an expression similar to Kuromueinas. Many of the people gathered here understood that their guesses were probably correct.

[is a happy dream a dream where Kaito-san gets everything he wants a dream where no one will hurt him.]

[A sweet poison that gently melts Kai-chans heart. In other words, the ordeal that Kai-chan was given was for him to reject the happiness hes received in that world, right?]

[Rejecting painful things is easy but rejecting the happiness is very difficult.]

The unusual combination of Isis and Fate also discussed the a.s.sumptions made by Kuromueina and Alice.

A few distance away, Lilia and Sieglinde looked at each other, as if they had realized something.

[It seems that there are some people who have noticed it huh. Yes, Shallow Vernal-sama has decided that the content of her ordeal is aiming at Kaito-sans distortion.]

A good number of people tilted their heads at Alices words, talking about Kaitos distortion. However, some of them, including Kaitos lovers, guessed what Alice was talking about, as their expressions darkened a little.

In the midst of all this, Kuromueina turned to the people who were tilting their heads to be more specific, towards Aoi and Hina, and spoke.

[Aoi-chan, Hina-chan, you know that Kaito-kun is writing a diary, right?]

[Y- Yes]

[Yes. But is that Kaito-senpais distortion?]

Aoi and Hina, who live in the same house as Kaito, also know that Kaito is writing a diary. However, they didnt seem to get why theyre calling that his distortion.

Seeing the twos confusion, Lilia took over Kuromueina and started explaining to them.

[Aoi-san, Hina-san. There would originally be differences in page counts, but for ease of counting, lets a.s.sume that each of his diaries has 100 pages. Those diaries that Kaito-san has written since he came to this world How many do you think he has written?]

[If he writes on one page per day about 4 diaries?]

[This only counts the diaries I am aware of but he should have filled up over 20 diaries]

[ [ ! ? ] ]

Hearing what Lilia said, Aoi and Hina were astonished at the extraordinary amount.

[Unnn, its Kaito-kuns diaries No, I think its more appropriate to say that theyre his letters to his deceased parents. Ive seen the contents of his diary a few times myself, and the events that happened on that day even the contents of the things we talked about, hes writing all of it with as much detail as he could remember. I didnt mention it too much though, because it seemed like he was slowly improving.]

[Kaito-san had lost his parents about 10 years ago and during those 10 years, I wonder how many diaries he had written? Perhaps, he was too young to accept the death of his parents and so, he kept on writing in his diary, as if he was writing a letter to someone he couldnt see, living in a distant place and somewhere along the line, it must have become a habit.]

Kaitos distortion that Kuromueina and Alice were talking about Yes, it was how Kaito still hasnt come to terms with the death of his parents. No, in fact, he probably understood it and had accepted it in his head.

However, within his heart the wound still remains. It was because he really, truly loved his parents that without even realizing it, he was using the diary addressed to his parents as a source of comfort.

However, he had met a lot of people in this world and had begun showing signs of improvement. However, the problem that had acc.u.mulated for ten years wont easily disappear.

[I think that the dream Kaito is seeing was a dream where his parents are alive.]

[Right. Then, in order for Kai-chan to wake up from that dream he must get to the place where he clearly becomes aware of his parents death.]

Yes, thats why the expressions on the faces of Kaitos lovers, who knew him well, became clouded. After all, so that Kaito could clear this ordeal, Kaito had to confront the death of his parents once again

They understand that this would be a painful matter for Kaito. However, that doesnt mean that they shouldnt do it anymore. For failing in this ordeal means that Kaitos memories will disappear

When he just met Luce, who looked just like his mother, Kaito was visibly shaken, and after he realized that she was a different person, he was very depressed. Thats how big of a part Kaitos parents have in his life.

[Its because Kaito-san loves his parents so much that this has become a difficult and painful ordeal What a great hobby, she has, seriously]

Alice indifferently spoke of this matter, but her eyes were cold She seemed to be frantically restraining her anger.

[Then, Im going to try calling out to Kaito-kun.]

[Please.]

Following Edens final piece of advice Kuromueina touched the cradle and began to call out. She didnt even know when she would get an answer but she could only wait, holding unto such a thought for an awfully long time

[Kaito-kun, please set the tree up over there.]

[Alright.]

Christmas Day, an event that only happens once a year Today, at Alyssas suggestion, we were going to have a party with the lab members. I live next to Erinas house, the place where the party will be held, so Ive been helping with the preparations since this morning.

It seems like Dad and Mom are also going to join us in the middle of the party I have a feeling that today is going to be quite a lively day. Im really looking forward to it.

[Unnn?]

[Whats the matter, Kaito-kun?]

[Ah, no, its nothing.]

I wonder what that was? I think I heard a voice just now but it should only be me and Erina here now, so was it just my imagination?

? ? ? : [It has finally come, Alice-chans time.]

Serious-senpai : [No, well, she certainly has been active in the main story lately, so with the flow of the story, she might really come.]

? ? ? : [The cover of the Light Novels Volume 5 features Alice-chan! Moreover, for the first time in all these Volumes, its a pic where its only Alice-chan and Kaito-san! It has finally come, isnt it!? The biggest part of the main story! Volume 5 is where Im the main heroine!!! Everyone can have their fill with Alice-chans transcendental charm!!!]

Serious-senpai : [Youre saying it Your true ident.i.ty youre saying it.]

? ? ? : [ Ah, no Well~~ Im glad that my favorite Alice-chan is finally getting her turn~~]

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