Seirei Gensouki Konna Sekai De Deaeta Kimi Ni
Gradual Return of Everyday Life

Gradual Return of Everyday Life

It was the night of the discussion about the incident caused by Gon and his group being held.

「Rio, I want to talk to you for a moment. Do you have free time? 」

At dinner, after Rio returned from his parents grave, Yuba spoke to Rio with a serious attitude.

「Of course, I don't mind ..」

After guessing his intention, Rio agreed to his invitation.

「Cute me for a minute. 」

After putting down the dishes, they left Ruri and went to Yuba's room where she closed the door.

Judging from his actions, it seemed like it was a conversation that Ruri did not want to hear.

「Sorry for suddenly asking you. The fool caused a commotion and things had gotten busy over the past few days. I can't find the time to talk to you in person. 」

「This is not a problem, I am grateful for what you have done. 」

As they entered Yuba's room and sat down, Yuba began the conversation with an apology.

Rio responded with a tone of gratitude.

The days after the incident involving Gon were quite turbulent.

First of all, this was the busiest time of year for the village and was compounded by arranging for the payment of the repairs completed with Gon's father.

With each day being so busy, she could not find time for a quiet conversation with Rio.

「What I want to say is, Rio, thank you, and I'm sorry. 」

「Thank you and sorry?」

Hearing Yuba's unexpected words, Rio responded with confusion.

He did not know why he was grateful or what he was doing to apologize.

（It seems that this child is not aware of why I thanked him and apologized to him. ）

A soft smile formed on Yuba's face.

Staring at Rio, he could see that he had a strong resemblance to his daughter-in-law, Ayame.

Even her overwhelming sensitivity to the emotions of others was very similar to Ayame.

（Zen is a very awkward kid, but, well, I guess there are similarities in that as well. ）

Zen is quiet, hardworking, and a man better known for his actions than words.

That makes it easy to misunderstand, but there are many who admire his honesty.

Yuba felt Rio inherited Zen's temperament because he didn't talk much either.

（Like a parent, like a child ..）

Rio is an outstanding child who inherits the positive traits of both his parents.

He was composed to the point where it was hard to believe that he was a boy at the age of marriage.

He really wasn't a kid who would take advantage of others.

She had heard that Rio became an orphan at the age of five.

How was such a child raised and how could he travel across continents?

Those were the details that Yuba had maintained.

He only received a vague description of his past.

There were several occasions when he wanted to ask her about it.

However, he did not want to ask her about it bravely.

Rio only gave vague information about his past which was most likely because he felt uncomfortable to share it.

After realizing that, Yuba refrained from asking any details about her past.

It was also Ayame's death.

Rio told her that his mother had died.

However, he became evasive when asked about the cause.

After all, Rio was raised in less than ideal conditions and roamed the world with his solitude.

It was easy to conclude that his life had been filled with difficulties until now.

However, he could not help but admire how he could grow up without becoming crooked.

（Against such a child, my behavior is no better than that of a baby. Age has nothing to do with this. Wherever I could cut corners, I did. ）

Rio's behavior that night was clearly abnormal.

On that night, Yuba could see Rio's anger that she shouldn't have thought of showing.

However, the next morning, the passion was gone, as if it were just a lie.

There was no trace of malice left and at least outside, Rio showed his usual behavior.

Yuba was able to witness an incredible mental fortitude that was not suitable for such a young boy.

That's why in the days after the incident, Yuba relied heavily on Rio while citing his lack of free time as an excuse.

Indeed, Yuba was prioritizing Ruri who looked much more unstable than Rio.

Ruri was just an ordinary village girl that could be found anywhere.

Although he lost both his parents and younger brother at an early age, such a degree of misfortune was not uncommon in the world.

Even within the village, she was just an ordinary girl.

A boy living in a peaceful village suddenly comes face-to-face with evil for the first time.

Without a doubt, it was a huge shock for him and Yuba knew it would carve a deep wound in his heart.

In fact, over the past few days, Ruri desperately tried to put the strong ones in front. However, it was clear that he was pushing himself.

While it varies from person to person, psychological wounds take a long time to heal for those who have never been exposed to such things before.

As a result, Yuba paid special attention to Ruri's condition.

Rio and Ruri.

Both are Yuba's beloved grandchildren.

Even if they were raised differently, she was both taking care of them both.

Unfortunately, the reality was that he was one person and hence could only focus on one by one.

In addition to his daily responsibilities as the village chief, he also had to take care of Gon's incident in addition to taking care of Ruri and Rio. It was not something he could handle on his own.

That was why Yuba had to prioritize one over the other.

Noticing Rio's strong mental strength, Yuba left him unattended for the past few days.

When Rio apologized on the morning after the incident, Yuba judged that he would be fine for now.

At breakfast that morning, she could not pry into Rio's past because of the guest they had accommodated back then.

However, even if it was just for a moment, he witnessed the eruption of his emotions.

Yuba had no idea what Rio had experienced in the past, but it must have been a difficult one.

Even if his mental strength was strong, the burden in his heart should at least be the same, if not heavier.

Yuba decided that as her grandmother, she would not allow herself to ignore him.

Regardless, she saw how reliable Rio was and ended up delaying his interaction with him.

「First, let me thank you for what you have done. Thank you for saving Ruri from Gon. And, over these past few days, thank you for helping me with the negotiations with Gon's father. I'm really grateful for your help. 」

Yuba lowered her head deeply while thanking Rio.

「In addition, I became too busy with my duties so I neglected to check on you. I'm so sorry. It must be painful for you too. 」

When Yuba raised his head slightly, a bitter expression could be seen on his face.

「Please, it's not something to thank me for. We are family . I just do what is natural. That's it . That's why, please don't apologize because it hurts me too. 」

With eyes fixed on Yuba, Rio spoke in a clear voice.

Rio said that with a clear voice while looking directly into Yuba's eyes.

Although her personality clashed internally, Rio surprisingly felt refreshed.

A few days after the incident was painful but now, it did not happen.

His revenge was something he had to settle on his own.

No matter the pain, it was his burden to bear.

He also had no intention of talking about it with anyone else.

That's why he won't show any frustration so Yuba won't worry about him.

Ruri's circumstances were much more urgent than hers.

Since that was the case, it was clear that he should take precedence over him.

That was the reason Rio.

Not being satisfied about it is unthinkable.

Yuba matched Rio's gaze.

A smile floated on his face.

It was a smile of deep understanding, truly like a saint.

Like a wide river, it was silent but had great power. Yuba found herself unintentionally holding her breath.

「No, but you know ..」

For a moment, the figure of Rio from that night flashed across Yuba's mind.

The anger he displayed was abnormal, to say the least.

It was as if he was truly possessed by Asura; just by being around him, one could feel a terrifying rage.

Regardless, Rio was able to fully regain his composure in one night.

However, even if he behaved normally in front of everyone like nothing ever happened, it was obvious he was trying to keep the facade.

That was why Yuba could predict his state of mind.

The madness of that night might still weigh heavily on his mind.

However, the Rio before him currently had no trace of worry.

His eyes did not show the slightest trace of fear or doubt.

Maybe he achieved inner peace or understanding.

It was not something Yuba could tell apart.

Whatisit?

There were many things he wanted to hear from her.

But is that something she deserves to know?

Even he had not discussed the topic with Rio.

It was a matter related to his parents.

Although there was a reason Yuba could not bring up the topic, it felt unfair to ask about his past without sharing his own knowledge.

Should I tell him?

That's what Yuba thought.

However, a few days ago, the letter he sent was to inquire about this matter.

It would be better to wait for an answer first.

Permission to uncover the truth will surely be granted.

Acting recklessly is not wise.

「I understand .. However, it is true that I have placed a lot of burden on you. That's why, please at least let me say this, I'm sorry. 」

After deliberating for that long, those were the only words that came out.

However, those words did not contain any lies.

Suppressing her unsteady heart, Yuba lowered her head to Rio.

「Understood. 」

Sensing Yuba's determination, Rio accepted her apology with a wry smile.

「Ruri should have calmed down by now and I think the boy wants to apologize to you as well. Will you forgive him? 」

「Nothing for him to apologize for ..」

Confused by what Yuba said, Rio could only smile wryly.

「It's about his behavior that you know. 」

「The behaviour?」

When Rio asked that, Yuba looked into his eyes with a slight smile.

「You saved the boy so I'm sure he's not really afraid of you. It's just that he's been through a lot and hasn't been able to calm down. 」

"That's…"

Over the past few days, Ruri was embarrassed in her interaction with Rio.

Although he acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary, one could sense that his behavior was a little abnormal.

It was also something Rio could pay attention to.

However, on that night, Rio released his blood without restraint and hit Gon an inch away from his life.

As a person unfamiliar with such violence, it was no wonder that he became afraid of Rio.

Without building tolerance for violence, it is difficult not to be afraid.

This was something Rio understood, therefore he took the initiative to apologize.

Being estranged with her who was his cousin was not something Rio wanted.

He was not wrong to feel that way.

Despite being scared of Rio, Ruri was still worried about him.

Although it was embarrassing, there was no point crying over spilled milk. Working to restore their relationship is the only way forward.

That was Rio's mind.

「It's not his fault, you know. 」

That's why Rio had no intention of criticizing his behavior.

「... I think you will say it. 」

Perhaps after anticipating his words, Yuba replied with a wry smile.

It was an expression of relief but at the same time, tinged with a hint of loneliness.

It was the view of parents who watched their child become independent.

Suddenly, Yuba was overwhelmed with the feeling of wanting to act like a proper grandmother in front of her overly kind-hearted granddaughter.

It was a confusing feeling.

Whether the solution to his earlier worries had already been solved is unknown.

Far from offering any support, all he could say were a few trivial words to Rio.

（I am a useless grandmother, am I not ..?）

Yuba now felt confident to reveal the truth to his reliable grandson. However, at the same time, he felt embarrassed and sighed deeply in his heart.