Young Girl, Talking of the past just a little bit

At the words that Latina asked, Dale was shocked like normal.

Dale, , what is it?

It seems that in the lost child case the other day, Latina became acquaintances with the children of the East District.

This shop in the South District faces the streets and is a shop which has a healthier atmosphere compared to the other adventurer shops but, it isnt a place for kids to be playing in.

Despite that, recently, I think that I see kids sometimes.

However Dale agreed that their aim was for Latina though.

It seems like you made some friends, Latina, was the reply to the aforementioned subject.

Eh? Um. Latina didnt have friends before?

? I dont really understand . Kuroe too, calls Latina, a friend but, I dont really understand.

Dale was groaning as Latina was slightly tilting her head.

More than not having any gloomy guilty conscience towards Latina, he couldnt deduce if she had been persecuted in her village. But, she is a . To the , she might even be an object of extreme disdain.

He has no idea where the landmine might be.

Umm Latina, you, have you never played with any kids around your age?

Play together? Like family?

No not family. Didnt you play together with kids from different families?

Latina once again slightly tilted her head at Dales words.

Latina only had family and adults around

At her words, he remembers that with the s longevity, they were a race with low birth rates. The amount of children might be pretty low.

Umm friends are, people outside of family who you play with and talk with. and I suppose mostly around your own age

Realising that my current explanation might end up making myself, Rita and Kenneth , I added another thing.

While were on that subject, its also the people that Latina like

Im not quite sure about that bit but, to such an good kid, I want to raise her to think like that. Which is what Dale thinks.

Does Kuroe, like, Latina?

I dont think that you would like to be friends with someone you dont really like

After considering Dales words for a little bit, Latina loosened her expression cutely.

Latina also likes Kuroe. Kuroe, being Latinas friend, Im happy.

I see

Dale patted Latinas head with a happy look, while worrying a little.

Thinking that he should ask about what she just said.

And then said choosing his words.

What sort of people, were around you Latina

I dont know. What kinds are there?

Dale realised his mistake.

Fundamentally, Latina doesnt know enough of the .

Umm family, did you have siblings?

Siblin?

In a family, the children born from the same parents, the older boys and girls are big brothers, and big sisters. The younger boys and girls are little brothers and little sisters. Altogether thats siblings.

Latina, big brother and big sister. Little brother, little sister didnt have. No siblings

After listening to Dales explanation, Latina replied like that.

The adults around you, what sort of people were they?

I dont know. Latina didnt really, meet with other people, or talk to them

Answering like that Latina didnt seem very happy. This is probably the time to stop.

To her, its probably not a very happy memory.

As Dale decided that and was about to cut off the conversation,

Thats why, right now, being together with Dale lots, Latina is happy.

The words said by this embarrassed young girl was a critical hit.

She gave a bright smile towards Dale. A smile which wouldnt lost to the times when she was eating her favourite sweets.

Latina likes Kuroe but, I like Dale lots and lots more

I love you too, Latina! Youre really so cute~!

Latina seemed extremely happy at what Dale said as he suddenly hugged her.

(If this was a plan to make the topic hazy then this is quite ominous but If its there was a evil person like Latina, then Ill just have to fall for it!)

Even though he thought of something like that, Dale was still insanely happy.

Latinas so cute, I dont want to go to work

Are you talking stupid again?

Rita made a face like she was tired of reacting to even cutting Dales speech short as always with her terribly intense look.

I dun wannaaaa~!! I cant come back within the day and I dont even know how I long I have to stay there! Leaving Latina, tell me what sort of comfort Ill get facing those damn grandpas in that demon hoard!

Banging and thudding, it seems that Dale whos kicking around like a spoiled kick has quite a bit of stress.

Which is why, going to the capital, you want to let Latina go as well?

No way. What would happen if those guys caught Latina I can only think of bad things

Returning to normal in an instant, Dale afterwards dropped down exhausted at the counter.

I get it its work after all, theres no helping it. If I think of Latina waiting for me, it seems like its worth doing more than ever. Latina too, seems to have made friends so, she can probably be distracted when shes staying at home So, I get it.

I tightly squeeze my fists.

Even if I get it, I dont like what I dont like!

Ah. As expected, this guy is no good.

Rita just looked at Dale who was decisively declaring that, with eyes like there was nothing she could do.

If you understand theres nothing you can do then, go and buy a souvenir that Latina might like at the capital.

Scales fell from my face at Ritas words.

Clothes, there are sizes and she cant wear it right away so probably not that Latina likes sweets and a famous shop in the capital or something, how about you look it up?

Souvenir souvenirs huh

Given that Dale going to the capital for work was a frequent matter, he had never before. Maybe at most stocking up the items which were hard to obtain in Kroix at Kenneths request.

At the mention of the new and popular sweets in the capital, Latina was all smiles. Theres no doubt that she must have properly said her thanks like,Thank you. She might have even added, I love Dale.

I, might be able to try my best

Ah, -nod-. Yea, alright

A rather casual response from Rita.

On the morning that Dale goes to the capital for work, Latina came and got out of bed for the sake of sending him off. The morning sun was only peeking out slightly, so it was much earlier than her usual wake up time.

Dont force yourself, did you rest well?

She shook her head in denial at Dales words, Latina started crawling out, squirming from under her blanket.

But she looked quite sleepy. Like it seemed extremely dangerous to go down stairs and such. Dale strained a smile as he carried her into his arms.

Even though not that much time has passed since he has met her, he felt relieved due to her body having definitely gained weight.

Dozing off as her head sways, Latina who was repeatedly trying to properly wake up, up till now was still half asleep.

Sorry, Latina. Ill be away from home for a little while but, can you hold on?

Latina alright. Wait for Dale

I say as I pet her head, Latina replied with an extremely earnest face.

I can hold on. Latina, will properly stay in Rita and Kenneths place. So, please come back

Ah. Ill come back with souvenirs so Be careful

Hugging Latina tightly for the last time, I let her go.

Going out to the shops entrance I leave Latina in the care of Kenneth.

Take care of Latina

Ah. Take care of yourself too

Latinas waiting for me, so I have to

The sight of Dale laughing like that as he answered was something never seen before.

Then, Im going now

Dale, have a safe trip. Work, take care

Ah. Im gonna try my best.

As she meshed together those last few words, I departed from Kroix.