Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 59: Shopping

Around the national border between Saint Stellar kingdom and Galwark kingdom, a young man flew high and far in the sky.

The young man held a girl in his hand.

「Wa ~, amazing. We actually flew in the sky, Haruto-san 」

While overlooking the incredible scenery spreading from underneath, the girl — Miharu voiced her admiration.

「Yes, we flew correctly」

The young man who brought Miharu

But, Miharu's looking at the scene from the sky without noticing Rio's smile.

「Learnest. It was so beautiful …… . A scene like this when looking down from the sky is beautiful 」

He voiced his admiration.

「Yes, the sky won't tire you no matter how many times you fly properly. Because we can enjoy various scenery 」

「That's not true, I won't get tired no matter how many times I see this!」

Miharu said that while showing an innocent smile towards Rio.

「That's the best」

Feeling pleased with her, Rio also smiled lightly at her.

「The mountain is very big isn't it. The lake there is also very beautiful …… ……

Miharu muttered in a state of being blown away.

He desperately moved his line of sight and neck to catch the scattered scenery in his field of vision.

「Ya, it's very beautiful」

As she answered him, Rio also turned his attention to her surroundings.

Sunlight constantly rained down from the crevices of the clouds that dyed the surface of the lake water and the distant mountain ridges.

When he said, Rio thought that the scenery was indeed beautiful.

That's right, whether it's sparkling eyes or that sight, it's really beautiful.

For Miharu, who never got bored with the scenery no matter how many times she flew in the sky but, currently Rio felt more excited than usual.

He was curious no matter what he saw, whatever he saw felt fresh, could not help but that his heart was currently dancing in joy.

And that was because he saw this scene together with Miharu.

Even if he somehow enjoyed the scene, he saw too many things that made him confused by the methods he observed. .

He wondered since when his chest was throbbing so intensely.

He could feel that the beauty of this world was - like this.

With someone who would make her happy just by being by her side.

The world just changes for that reason alone.

Rio silently looked at Miharu face.

Currently, Miharu was wearing a thick robe borrowed by Rio on top of her uniform, her hair color changed as well with the magic tool borrowed by Rio.

But, without a doubt he is Miharu who knows about Haruto.

「Outstanding ....」.

Miharu muttered while still excited.

Although she had only gently hugged Rio until a while ago, perhaps because of her excitement, before she realized it, she put more strength in her arms.

Miharu's body temperature passed quietly on top of the thick robe along with a slightly sweet scent.

「…… !!!」

When he realized that, Rio's heart beat faster until it reached its limit.

Although her throbbing might have been accidentally sent to Miharu, Miharu was just simple-minded enjoying the passing scenery.

Rio took a few deep breaths as if he did not hear Miharu.

After that, in that place.

「Can I fly like this too someday?」

Miharu asked.

「Although flying in the sky is very troublesome, it may be as long as you put in the effort. I'll teach you once I have 」 time

Rio replied while smiling a little.

"Thank you very much"

Miharu's saying thank you while letting out a plain smile.

As they were enjoying such a scene while conversing, in the blink of an eye, they could see the city that was their destination.

「The city is the place where we will go」

When they arrive and he leads Miharu to Almond.

This place was a trading city under the rule of Liselotte, the talented lady of the Duke Kretia family, the high noble of Galwark kingdom.

Although at first the main trade with Bertram kingdom was carried out in the territory of the capital, over the past few years, that part was in the process of being transferred to Almond due to Liselotte skills.

「Uhm, Keep holding like this because the footing will be unstable once I get off」

He did not descend right in the middle of the city, Rio descended in the forest without anyone around him.

From here, they'll walk.

Naturally because there is no road in the forest, the footing is poor due to moss and grass growing on the ground.

Miharu took out her leather shoes and wearing them under her robe was her skirt.

He did not move anymore as it would hurt his leg, Rio brought Miharu along.

「Ah, Yes. Please take care of me 」

Miharu replied with a slightly tense voice.

But, Rio was also in the same situation.

Rio was a little nervous.

"Can we go?"

After saying that.

Although the distance between them did not change much as they flew in the sky, they felt the distance between them suddenly narrowed by just standing on the ground.

Although somehow an awkward atmosphere floated between them, Rio moved forward casually within the forest.

「WAH, Amazing. Is this also some kind of magic？ 」

Since sometimes ago, Rio advanced a few meters with just a casual leap.

Miharu felt like she was in the cradle ever since she protected the shock and trembled with the wind spirit arts.

Section 2

「Right now, I am strengthening my body and physical abilities with something I call spirit arts. Coupled with that little wind spirit art. I fly in the sky sometimes then also use wind spirit art 」

「Is it different from magic?」

「Uhn, although the end result will be the same, it's different」

After saying that, Rio continued his explanation.

「Although magic disturbs the world by using magic equations, magic is less flexible or should I say mechanical. It is not so suitable for fine tuning when it brings up the phenomenon of 」

Since magic leaves everything to the magic equation for intervention to where, the user will never be able to do that except for the manipulation of the odo.

Although they would be able to interfere with mana with the complicated magic equations and by interfering with the number of odo, it was far from being comparable to spirit arts.

「Alright, I will teach you the details sooner or later, for now please just think of it as a different skill」

"Yes nih . Sorry to ask when we move 」

Miharu apologized to him.

It seems like she regretted having disturbed Rio.

「Do not worry, because I still have free time to chat」

After saying that, silence descended between them.

Perhaps because they were strangely aware of the distance between them, an awkward atmosphere somehow floated between them.

And then, Rio noticed one fact.

（Think, isn't this a date?)

Although it looked natural, Rio's face was actually blushing now.

"Isn't this a funny situation?", "Or should I say something?", He started to become more and more aware about Miharu.

Rio slightly increased his speed as if trying to release that excitement.

Then she noticed that Miharu gave more strength to her arm to hold on to Rio. Rio took his back as he loosened his steps.

"I'm sorry . I suddenly raise my speed 」

While smiling wryly, he apologized to Miharu.

「A, no. No problem"

Miharu replied with a gentle smile.

"Thank you very much"

He apologized because he was worried about Miharu.

Sensing the cold air suddenly blowing into his chest, he recalled a little.

They came out of the forest a few minutes later.

「You saw it right. Are you okay with walking from here？ 」

After Rio came out on the highway, he lowered Miharu to the ground.

The two started walking while keeping a moderate distance called the men and women who had just met.

In fact, along the way they carry on a conversation while walking, so their conversation is formed naturally.

When their conversation stopped, they sprinkled the next topic while reading each other's moods, with this and it smoothed out the atmosphere between them.

Out of the grain fields surrounding the city, they had arrived in Almond after walking for about 30 minutes.

Just as usual, the city is full of live, street stalls standing everywhere, the visitors keep coming from everywhere.

There are still many people because it is still time for the morning market.

「There are many people who are right」

Miharu's throwing an unexpected question.

「It was full of people for a city of this size correctly. Since this is a city of trade, distribution of money, goods, and people are also many, I think there are more than twice the people who become permanent residences in this city * 」

While explaining about the city in that way, the two of them walked slowly while pushing through the waves of people.

Suddenly, Rio found a roadside stall selling drinks.

"Religion . Can you follow me for a minute？ 」

"Ah yes"

Carrying Miharu as she is, Rio went to the stall.

Please, one apple juice and orange juice 」

After saying that, he took out two empty bottles from inside the bag hanging on his waist, then gave it to the shopkeeper along with some copper coins.

"arrival"

After which, the shopkeeper began to casually fill the empty gourd with cold juice with an experienced movement.

「Are you dating？ Very envious. Here free service 」

"Thank you"

Rio expressed his gratitude awkwardly while receiving the flask.

「…………」

Miharu's staring silently at that situation.

Just like that, Rio returned to Miharu from the street stall after talking about something with the female shopkeeper in a language unknown to Miharu.

「This is dia」

Saying that, Rio gave the flask to Miharu.

"Yes nih . Thank you …… "

Miharu looked curiously at the bottle she just received.

「In it there is apple juice. Feel free to drink it when you are thirsty 」

"Ah yes"

After saying thank you, Miharu looked at the bottle she received.

Look at that situation.

「……. . Ah, I'm sorry. I accidentally asked of my own will. Could the other juices be more to your liking？？

Rio asked as if suddenly noticing something.

「A, no. It's okay because I love apple juice

Miharu shook her head while smiling thinly.

Section 3

「The sweet taste is very delicious」

Miharu smiled happily as she took a sip of her juice.

「Ah, I'm happy then」

Rio's feeling of relief.

「Then, what kind of juice is yours, Haruto-san?」

「Mine is orange」 juice

「Is Haruto-san like orange juice?」

「Well, it's not like I like it. I like apple juice also 」

Rio replied while showing a sweet smile.

「Ufu」

After which, Miharu laughed as if it was funny.

"Is something wrong ?"

Rio asked in a curious tone.

「Nothing, I only remember a little about my past. I'm sorry 」

Miharu apologized while giggling.

The expression was as if he missed something.

His long hair whistled by the gentle wind.

Rio smiled happily.

"Is that so"

He replied .

He then drank orange juice in his canteen while enjoying the taste.

Because it had been cooled with a magic tool, the cold feeling that passed through his throat felt so good.

The fresh flavor is made with freshly harvested fruit spreading in its mouth.

It's bitter, and sour, a taste he missed.

「Then we go. Because the nearest store seems good 」

After slightly calming his throat, Rio started to escort Miharu to their destination store.

He found out about some information about the store from the shopkeeper of the previous stall.

The shop building appeared after they walked for several minutes.

「Here is the place」

「The build is very nice」

Miharu said that when she saw the 4-story stone building.

If it is about its size, there are many buildings that are larger than this building on earth.

But, the profound style and feeling that could be felt from this building was as if drawing a line that distinguished it from the building that Miharu used to see.

「Because the first-class company is the one that manages the store. I think it's classified as a pretty good building for this city. It seems that most of the items here are for women use 」

This store is under the management of Rikka company, it seems to give birth to various clothes aimed at the women from neighboring countries, and this country.

The range of commodities is so vast that there is almost nothing you cannot find in this place, the quality of the customers the target market is rich people or more.

Although ordinary women also seemed to miss him, the girls who missed this city seemed to come to this store after collecting their money.

「Isn't it no stranger to clothing stores leading to women toward」

「I believe that. Let's enter 」

He then walked towards the shop along with Miharu.

「Outstanding ……. Right"

Rio muttered involuntarily before flinching.

What entered her field of view was that many different women were testing out the kinds of commodities that were abundant.

The kind of shop where there are many kinds of commodities if she is in Japan might be a shopping mall.

But, this store of various kinds of items was something he had never seen in this world.

「There are so many people, and the stuff is more than I thought. Is the amount of goods in this store also normal？

For more reactions than expected, Miharu also asked while being a little curious.

「No, I don't think that there are other prosperous stores like this out there」

「It's a good shop kan」

"Yes, that"

After agreeing with him, Rio saw the inside of the shop as it was.

Since this was a shop that aimed at women, it was only natural that this store was only filled with women.

Although there were also men who came as their companions among the customers, it was to the point that made it uncomfortable.

Even Rio also felt an unusual awkwardness to him.

「Uhm, I don't know why, but, please ask me if you want me as a translator. Please choose easily as I will wait at the end of the store 」

Rio told Miharu about the brief explanation about the meaning of the letter written on the wood affixed to the item.

Even if Miharu can't speak in the local language, she might have difficulty in choosing if she came with Rio who is a man.

There would be no problem even if he could not speak the local language if he just chose.

Section 4

"Yes nih . Understood 」

「Although the laundry will be a little tiring, please choose a lot of dressing clothes since the beginning of」

"Yes nih . I'll go first 」

Miharu set off towards the interior of the shop while saying those words.

Rio's secretly watching over Miharu's figure.

「Haruto-san. Is it okay to look around for these types of items in the store first？ Looks like there are many items above 」

After taking a quick look at the first floor, Miharu returned to Rio's place.

「Understood. Just in case, it seems that the first and second floors are mainly for clothing items. The third floor is accessories, and the fourth floor looks like for the lingerie store 」

He told Miharu by reading the information board taped to the side of the stairs.

"Is it so . Can I go upstairs? 」

"Yes nih . Of course you can"

And then, Miharu visited each floor to confirm what kind of commodity was there.

Rio also followed to the top floor with Miharu.

The problem is on the top floor.

「Uhm, as expected, as it will be difficult for me to accompany you entering the lingerie store, I will wait in this place」

Rio told Miharu while smiling awkwardly.

「Y-Ya」

Miharu replied with a slightly flushed face.

Miharu went to the top floor, then came down again after a few minutes.

「Thanks for waiting」

"Yes nih . Uhm, I want to buy something but could it not be in this store？ If possible I want to ask employees for it 」

「A, no. Of course you can . Because this place seems to have something 」

「Thank you God. Then, will we search again from downstairs？ 」

"Yes nih . Please"

After that, they returned to the first floor.

Rio was waiting at the interior entrance of the shop, Miharu earnestly chose the necessary items for Aki and Masato.

Since Rio was happy just by looking at the figure of Miharu from a distance, he wouldn't even care how long.

「Uhm, Haruto-san. Sorry, it took me a while to finish. Is it okay to wait a little more？ 」

A while later, Miharu came to call Rio.

「Ya, is there a problem?」

「Yhm, is this part to wear sleep?」

「Uhm, can I see it for a moment?」

"Yes, that"

Rio was reading the explanation written on the wooden label attached to some of the items he received.

「It looks like it's already into daily wear and sleepwear」

「Ah, as expected it is true. Uhm, does that look good to me？ 」

While saying that, Miharu placed the piece in front of her body.

It has a neat and clean design with pink sleeping clothes with lace on the chest.

Although to be honest, she was cute no matter what she was wearing, she felt that this part perfectly matched Miharu's image.

"Thank you very much"

Miharu's face flushed slightly as Rio timidly told her impression.

「Then, we will search a little longer true」

"Yes nih . Since it seems that the bill is being implemented on every floor until the fourth floor, for now if there is something you want to buy, take it to this floor 」

"Yes nih . Understood 」

After that, Miharu brought back the clothes several times while asking Rio many questions.

They bought things one by one starting from the bottom floor, and before long they bought things on the fourth floor.

To be honest, since she did not like entering the clothing floor, Miharu went alone to the fourth floor.

Rio was waiting on the staircase platform, so he had to go downstairs if there was anything he wanted to ask.

「Uhm, Haruto-san. Can I ask you something? 」

Miharu went downstairs with a troubled face.

"Ah yes"

There was also a female employee with the same troubled face behind her.

If possible because they cannot communicate.

「Sorry. She is from a country a bit far away, that's why she can't speak in the language of this surrounding country 」

Rio took control of forestall and spoke to the employees.

Section 5

「Ah, so that's the reason. I tried to talk to him because he seemed distracted by something but, he was unable to speak in our language. Then for some reason he told me to follow him downstairs 」

The female employee who explained the situation was relieved.

"Is it so . Wait a minute, I'll try asking him 」

After excusing himself from the female employee, Rio decided to talk to Miharu.

「Miharu-san, are you in trouble with something?」

「Ah, Yes. Uhm, you know. I wanted to try the cloth a little bit, so I thought about what I should do ……. 」

Miharu replied with a reddened face as if it was a very difficult matter.

「Ah, so yes ………. . 」

After nodding with a faint smile, Rio skillfully conveyed his words to the female employee.

「Sure that's not a problem. If you don't mind, wouldn't it be better if the customer also comes along I'm a bit troubled because I can't talk to him ………. . 」

「Uhm, I'm a boy, can I get on that floor?」

「Eh, of course you can. Although practically almost no one can still enter, even if you are a male servant, because it is not like we forbid it. Especially considering the circumstances. 」

「Understanding ………. 」

Following the words of the female employee, Rio headed towards the fourth floor.

Although the other female customers were staring dumbfoundedly when they saw Rio, probably because he came along with Miharu and the female employee, there was no unpleasant look staring at him.

Naturally, Rio did not speak except for a necessary conversation, did not even look at his surroundings and just meditated quietly.

The female employee smiled as she looked at Rio's situation from the side.

The female employee explained the items, Rio translated it for a few times.

And then, when they finally finished shopping.

"Thank you very much . Please come again next time 」

While being sent by the female employees, Rio and Miharu left the store with the carry-on bag in their hands.

The female employee grinned widely as she looked at the flushed faces of their backward figure who somehow looked innocent.

「Looks like I have to teach you the language for the next time we come here」

After leaving the store with quick steps with a reddened face, Rio said that while smiling wryly.

「I'm sorry. To bother you ………. 」

With her face still flushed red, Miharu felt sad while apologizing to her.

「A-Not anything, no need to apologize for it」

Rio quickly tried to calm Miharu down.

「But ……. 」

Restless Miharu as if humiliated.

「I really don't mind. I was worried whether I really offended Miharu-san 」

「T-No way I feel like that!」

「Haha, then we don't have to worry too much about it」

"Yes……"

Miharu agreed with her face facing embarrassment.

And Rio smiled as if he was in trouble.

「Then, should we go to buy Masato-kun clothes?」

Miharu's speaking with a cheerful tone.

Seeing the city scenery on purpose, and just like that he started walking as if urging Miharu to follow him.

"Yes, that"

After a short answer, Miharu chased after his back.

When they found the store after walking for a few minutes, the two of them entered the store and chose clothes for Masato.

「This looks good kan」

Miharu chose the clothes carefully and did not cut corners even if she chose the clothes for Masato.

She matched a lot of clothes with Rio as a model.

When you are done with your daily clothes.

「This outfit seems to look good in Haruto-san」

Miharu's advising him when she finds a nice looking outfit in Rio.

"Is that so?"

"Yes nih . May I put it in front of you for a moment？ 」

"Yes please"

Miharu placed the cloth on top of Rio who is currently holding a suitcase bag.

「See, I think it is very suitable for you」

He smiled at the helpless Rio from close range.

「You-Yes. Thank you …… "

Rio told his gratitude with a slightly reddened face.

「Let's buy this because it looks like you're short of everyday clothes」

Rio did not have any everyday clothes as he mainly moved while wearing cloth armor.

Even her clothes were few in number as there were many of them who had the same pattern as just choosing without much thought about it during her stay mid-way.

"Is it so . Then, can I ask to see what I should wear to you？ 」

"Religion . Can you help me choose it?

Rio was thinking of adding daily clothes since Miharu was the one who specifically chose her.

"Yes nih . If you're okay with me. Theeen ……. 」

After that, they chose Rio's clothes based on Miharu's recommendation.

Miharu fashion sense is definitely better than Rio, she brings a lot of stylish clothes.

There were also many customers coming with men around them, and many women were choosing men's clothing.

But, maybe because Rio and Miharu are such a handsome and beautiful couple, everyone is stealing glances at them, even the person who came with their lover.

They didn't even notice that line of sight from their surroundings, just choosing clothes thoroughly, Rio's clothes made progress in a good way.

Section 6

「Excite shopping. Thank you very much"

When they left the store after shopping for almost an hour, Rio said thanks to Miharu.

「Nothing, all I do is choose. You carry an incredible amount of luggage. Can you bring it？ 」

Miharu's saying that while seeing that Rio's two hands are full of luggage.

「See here, I'll keep it on my bracelet okay」.

Rio replied in a joking tone.

「It really is like a magic」 bag

As she said that, Miharu smiled as if it was funny.

「Tas Miraculous?」

Rio asked curiously.

「That's sort of a tool from a picture book I read first」

Miharu continued her explanation while smiling happily.

「Anything can go into that bag. Party, candy, juice, even tea can enter 」

「It appears that the bag is really filled with the children's dream」

"Religion . Even so, aren't there also many items that can enter Haruto-san's bracelet? I think it looks like a magic bag it's 」

「Well, it's a tool loaded with something like magic. ………. Ah, right too. Since I'm going to keep things in a quiet place, it's a bit late but are we going to have lunch? 」

After sending a quick glance at the clock tower standing in the city, it was already a bit past the time for lunch.

Since they were constantly moving to shop and walking after breakfast, he wanted to settle down slowly somewhere.

After entering the passage without a human for a moment, he quickly stored the suitcase bag into the item box.

They went back again to the main street and started to stroll through the city looking for if there were any cozy restaurants.

「Come try this place」

After touring the food and beverage district, they found a slightly stylish shop.

It is a beautiful two-story restaurant with stone walls and its location is close to the city center even among the restaurants in the food and beverage district.

「The atmosphere in the store is really beautiful. Even so, this is high grade, is it really okay? 」

As her status and atmosphere were clearly higher than other restaurants, Miharu asked with a puzzled face.

However, there were some stores with higher status than this store around, so it was not a high-end store either.

「Because there will be too many impolite customers in the cheap store. Don't worry, here's my deal. Although I can't guarantee the taste as this is also my first time 」

Although there was no need to force himself to enter a high-end shop, there would be many drunk guests if he took him to a cheap shop.

It was another matter if it was Rio alone, there would be a high chance that it would turn into a quarrel with a drunken man if he went with Miharu.

There was no need to go to a place where they would be involved with unreasonable problems.

「For now, let's go in first. Although there may be a dress code, I think it should be fine because our current appearance is not so bad 」

Rio said that while walking towards the restaurant.

「Welcome to Erbe. Are you a customer of the reservation？ 」

When they entered, they were greeted by a desk attendant wearing a uniform.

The entrance lobby gives a bright and clean feeling.

"No . I didn't make a reservation in advance, is that okay？ There's both of us 」

"Yes nih . Its alright. Then, in this way please 」

They both enter the interior of the store guided by employees who show the perfect business smile.

As Rio expected, there was no rude guest appearance inside.

The atmosphere also slowly calmed him down.

「Is this chair okay?」

The place they were guided to was a private space where they could enjoy the outside scenery.

Make it a quiet and private room.

"Yes nih . No problem"

「Then, of course. This way"

Rio and Miharu were sitting on a chair as they were guided to their seats just like that.

「This is a menu. Today's recommendation is this lunch limited dish 」

After scanning over the menu, the recommended dishes seem to be a full meal consisting of alcoholic beverages*, an assortment of appetizers, bread, pasta, meat dishes, desserts, and drinks. [TL*: Wine before meals, Please read Toriko for a complete course like this as I am not very proficient with this]

It cost one silver coin for one person, enough for 20 people to eat food in a cheap restaurant.

Section 7

「Is there something you can't eat, Miharu-san？ I was thinking of ordering a dish. Followed by pasta and meat dishes 」

「Ah, Yes. Since I am not very picky about food, I will hand it to you Haruto-san san

「Alcohol is ………. For correct drink 」

"Ah yes"

Miharu never drank liquor because she was still a minor on earth.

Although he could drink liquor without any problems in this world, he should have a strong resistance to it.

「Understood. Then, May I choose meat and pasta dishes as well？ 」

「Ah, Yes. What would you like? "

"I saw . . First, the paste is divided into three types – 」

Rio taught Miharu about what kind of pasta and meat dishes were written on the menu.

Although talking about pasta instantly reminds him of tomato sauce, unfortunately there are no tomatoes in the Strahl region.

Nevertheless, since he had a lot of tomatoes was his item box that he had collected in the Seirei no Tami village, it seemed like it was fine to make it at home if only for meals.

In the end, Rio and Miharu chose their respective pastes with different flavors.

「Then, of course set for two people. 「As for alcoholic drinks, do you have something like a non-alcoholic cocktail?」

Rio asked the officer waiting nearby.

Perhaps due to receiving a complete education, she secretly listened to Rio and Miharu who spoke in a language she did not understand.

"Yes nih . We own. Although there will be extra charge, we have a list of drinks we can offer 」

"I saw . . Then –"

Rio calmly said their order to the employees.

「I have received an order. Then, please wait a minute 」

After confirming the contents of the order, the attendant bowed once then left the place.

「Haruto-san seems to be used to this. Do you come to this kind of shop often？ 」

Miharu asked in an amazed tone after seeing him talk selflessly to the employees.

「No, this is also my first time entering this kind of store. Since I was used to arbeit* in the small upscale restaurants of my previous life, I was somehow used to this this

"……Previous life?"

Miharu tilted her head with a curious face.

"Yes nih . Come to think of it, I have not explained in detail, right ……. 」

「Uhm, yes ……. 」

Because her pronunciation in Japanese is awkward, Miharu thinks that Rio might be a foreigner who is an expert in Japanese.

Although she heard that Rio used to live in Japan from Aki, Rio's past is completely wrapped with mystery including the fact that he is very experienced about the condition of this world.

Although she thought it was strange, when it was based on the rules suggested by Rio to get his protection, she somehow felt bad to ask him.

But, with the conversation flowing at the moment, he might be able to ask about Rio's past.

With such an idea, driven by her curiosity, Miharu decided to gather her courage.

「…. . Uhm, even though I don't know if I can ask this, how did Haruto-san finally come to this world？ 」

Miharu asked politely.

Although Rio's eyes opened slightly wide for a moment, he immediately smiled as he recalled his past.

「About that, even I don't know the reason for that. Because I was already in this world when I regained myself ……. . 」

That answer.

But he quickly added 「But —-」.

"Honestly . I'd like to ask you not to be surprised, actually, I'm someone who's already dead once 」

Rio said that while smiling wryly.

Hearing those words, Miharu was confused and her body stiffened in an instant.

「Died once ..... But, Haruto-san is still alive right now?」

As her thought unable to follow their conversation, Miharu's smiling with a puzzled face .

「The me who died isn't in this world . It's the earth . Thought my face is re-sembling that of half, I was a former Japanese . If there's an easier way to say it, then I'm reincarnating .before I know, I already reborn in this world」

Rio was saying that while shrugging his shoulder as if it's a joke .

「Eh-EEEEH?」

Miharu's unable to hide her agitation .

Suddenly the story was turned into an unpredictable direction .

But, despite not even one day has elapsed since they first meet, Miharu didn't think that Rio's the kind of person who'll spout such lie .

「That's why, as for the reason why I live in this world and why I've the memory of my previous life isn't something that I know」[TL : Obviously because the god[Author-san] grants that memory to you]

Rio's smiling to Miharu who can't even say anything .

Miharu agitation was only expected since Rio also feel that way .

In his case, he's agitating about letting her to know about himself as Amakawa Haruto .

That's why Rio was waiting calmly for Miharu to regain herself .

Thought it's an absurd story, it it's Miharu, she'll believe it .

Strangely feel that way .

「Is …… . That so . M-My apologize . I'm asking about something disturbing…… . . 」

After regaining her composition bit-by-bit, Miharu was quickly apologizing to Rio .

Despite in the previous life, him talking about his own death is unpleasant isn't it .

That's why Rio didn't talk too much about his personal history .

With that kind of thought .

「No, I don't really think talking about the death of my previous life …… . . 」

Rio was smiling while shaking his head a little .

His family is especially there in earth .

And his friend to whom he's getting along with .

When recalling about them, he couldn't say that he really didn't have a lingering attachment to the earth .

But, now he already has too much important connection to this world .

That's why he feels okay with it .

This place is the world where he should belong to .

Recently, re was starting to think that way .

Beside, there's also Miharu right in front of him .

Wishing more than this is too much of luxury .

Part 8's

「Miharu-san」

Rio was calling Miharu as she's staring as if peering deeply into his face .

「Y-Ya」

Miharu's gulping then looked back at Rio .

Why right .

As her heart throbbing fist, Miharu was absolutely absorbed by Rio .

「Would you like to hear the story about my previous life someday？ I think it'll come a heavy story . But, I still want Miharu-san to hear about it . After both of us can calm ourselves, at that time ……… . 」

While saying that, Rio was peeping at Miharu as if to confirm her reaction .

Suddenly, he thought that she might be about to say something .

But, it seems she didn't want to and couldn't bring herself to saying her thought .

"……yes to"

After staring intentionally at Rio, Miharu's consented with clear and calm voice .

"Thank you very much"

Rio toold his gratitude while smiling with delighted expression .

Thereupon, at that place .

"Excuse me . Sorry to keep you waiting . Here your apperitif」

The one who was coming with the apperitif is the waitress in charge of serving .

It might be an extreme nice timing .

Since he expected that their conversation will be interrupted around the halfway at the earliest .

After distributing the apperitif, the waitress leaving the room immediately .

「Though this is an apperitive, it's a non-alcoholic cocktail —- 」

Rio starting to fluently explain the apperitive that served to Miharu as if trying to shaking off a little heavy atmosphere till a while ago .

Even Miharu listening with great interest to the exploration as if catching Rio intention .

As their meals coming in order, the two of them enjoyed their a bit too late lunch in a calm atmosphere .