Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 71: Dressing

The Rikka company runs a specialty store that targets women.

「Uhm, Miharu-oneechan. This, I think this is too cute for me but ... 」.

In the dressing room, a girl stood shyly in front of a full-size mirror.

In that place was the figure of Aki who was wearing a one piece dress.

「No way that's true, you know. It's very funny 」

Miharu smiled happily while praising Aki.

It was not a lie, her true feelings were transmitted, Aki's face flushed with embarrassment.

「I wonder if I really can't wear this because?」

Aki looked at Miharu's face with her eyes turned upside down.

「You can't. It was bought by Haruto-san. Besides, when walking outside, it seems like you need to wear a robe on it, right？ 」

Even though it was the request of someone he considered to be his cute little sister, Miharu shook her head while laughing to herself.

After this, Miharu-tachi decided to have lunch at the leading restaurant in the city.

Preparing for the time when he was going to visit Almond carrying Miharu-tachi today, Rio had reserved a seat earlier.

From the fact that they usually barely had the chance to travel outside, he wanted them to enjoy this moment even just for a little while.

From such a thought, the quality of the food is a must, the food should be in a private room where they can enjoy the food without engaging with rude people during the meal thus, the food should be in a private room where they can enjoy the food without getting involved with rude people during the meal, he ordered a private room seat.

Even so, the only problem was the dress code.

It's not too harsh as there are also guests traveling undercover, although it's unlikely that Miharu-tachi will turn away if they wear Rikka-branded clothes, though it's unlikely that Miharu-tachi will turn away if they're wearing Rikka-branded clothes, Miharu-tachi has nothing but daily clothes with the mind to wear them every day .

It would feel unsuitable if they wore those clothes when they went to a high-end restaurant.

Masato and Rio, other than the men's team, it wasn't Rio's true intention to make Miharu-tachi feel ashamed.

That's why, because of that matter, in this occasion, somehow, Rio had them look for a small formal outfit for Miharu-tachi.

Miharu-tachi is also a girl.

Although it is not like they want to dress up more than necessary, they want to at least wear a dress that suits their age.

in contrast to Rio who said that they could choose the clothes they liked when he considered their feelings, they did not feel guilty and instead they felt grateful and happy to choose their clothes.

For that reason, while Miharu-tachi's, choosing each of the dresses feels good for her walks while feeling a sense of gratitude towards Rio.

Exceeding Miharu's expectations of finding a white piece that suits her wishes, and wearing it right after buying it.

Next to them was Aisia who stood in a daze while wearing a black one piece dress.

Although Aisia could knit her own clothes according to her liking with her favorite style, she also bought dresses for personal use.

Section 2

Miharu's choosing that dress.

To Aisia who was standing dazedly in the shop even when she told her to buy the dress, Miharu led her by hand.

Coincidentally, the cloth knitted by Aisia was made by knitting mana and odo, it would turn into that spirit form along with Aisia when she entered her spirit form.

Although Aisia and Miharu quickly found the dress to their liking, Aki and Celia had difficulty in choosing their clothes.

To be exact, even though Celia lost her interest after finding a few candidates, Aki was having a hard time in choosing a dress that she was not used to seeing, was the right way to tell their situation.

Other than Celia, Aki had never even worn formal attire for this kind of event.

Unable to hold back when she saw that Aki, Miharu helped Aki to pick her clothes.

Naturally, although Miharu too had no experience in wearing this kind of dress, the image that suited Aki was known very well by her because of their long relationship.

When choosing what kind of dress will be suitable for Aki, she decided to get the help of employees to change clothes in the dressing room.

So they arrived in their current situation.

「But, does it really look good?」

Aki muttered as she looked at her dress up clothes.

"What's the problem?"

Miharu asked as she guessed a slight change in Aki's mood.

「This dress is quite expensive, right？ I've seen the clothes of the people walking in the city, it seems like our dresses are quite high quality even for the level of daily wear ...」.

After coming to this city, Aki felt that the clothes of the people living in this city were much rougher than theirs.

Basically, commoners rarely buy anything like new clothes, they recycle clothes that they can no longer wear, many of them wear clothes that someone already uses.

In short, even the fabric material of Miharu-tachi was not superior just because they bought it in Rikka, it was because the cloth had been used several times.

Because it is mixed and suitable for the know how many years with a little clothing, the traces of fixing and commotion throughout the clothing stand out, which is why there are so many people wearing clothes that are slightly dirty and tattered.

Moreover, compared to Miharu-tachi's daily attire refined by design and materials, her appearance was also like a new item.

Although they learned to cover their entire bodies in simple robes when walking outside, otherwise they would be mistaken for rich when taking off their robes.

Although they were wearing casually supplied clothes until now, when it arrived at this place, Aki understood how blessed their own lifestyle was.

And then, perhaps because of this passage, he suspected that they were going to an earth-shattering lunch rather than the usual lunch, his heart suddenly throbbing with a feeling of regret.

「Uhmm ……. . We have a comfortable lifestyle without any shortcomings thanks to Haruto-san. Even I feel guilty when I receive even more of this kind of luxury 」

Miharu said that as if realizing Aki's discomfort.

「I think so, Miharu-oneechan works for our part too right?」

「Uhn. Because I only do what I can do ... 」.

Section 3

Miharu shook her head while smiling wryly.

Miharu resolutely volunteered to clean the house, wash, and cook.

That morning, she climbed up earlier than anyone, no one would have done the homework if there was no Miharu during Rio's occasional absence.

So, although until now she had somehow felt due to the normal standard of living when she was still in Japan, it felt very clear when she came to another world, she said, even Aki started thinking this way when they came to this city.

「No way that's true, you know. Me or Masato couldn't do anything at all. We feel relieved because Miharu-oneechan also came to this world 」

「I'm really not doing anything you know. Everything thanks to Haruto-san 」

「Although I don't think so, even so, I actually tremble in fear whenever I think if we don't meet Haruto-san」

Aki slightly trembled in fear every time she thought about the time when she had almost turned into a slave.

「Uhm ……. . I wonder why Haruto-san went this far for us？ 」

After that, Aki suddenly asked that question.

Miharu's eyes blinked and then muttered 「Eh?」 while looking at Aki. 」

「I mean, there is no reason to go that far to help us. That's why, I wonder why it .... 」.

Aki explained the reason in a slightly puzzling voice.

「It's not because Haruto-san is a good person」

Miharu said the reason without hatred.

「So Miharu-oneechan thought like that about Haruto-san ....」

「Yes. Yes but ………. You also feel that way towards Haruto-san right?？

Miharu asked with a slightly astonished expression.

「Uhn. I never thought of it that way, but. How should I say, somehow I cannot understand Haruto-san .... 」.

Aki lowered her head as if taking her eyes off Miharu and muttered the last part in a small voice as if resenting.

That's right, he knows for sure that Rio's a good person.

That alone is no doubt.

But, for some reason, she felt that she stubbornly drew a line to Rio.

Perhaps it was because he was sensitive to the distance between people, or his vast personal space, in some ways there were areas that were difficult to attack.

Aki-tachi doesn't know about Rio's previous life or his current past.

It was because Rio never talked about it, for some reason, also it seemed to be inexcusable if the question came from Aki-tachi.

Section 4

Perhaps because of that, despite living together for more than a month, she somehow did not feel approached by Rio.

He felt somewhat uncomfortable with the current distance.

Aki felt an indescribable feeling for the action.

「I wonder if Aki-chan is anxious？ About the fact that you do not know about Haruto-san very well」

Miharu muttered that sentence while asking him.

As Aki looked at Miharu's face.

"I m...... . anxious？ Miharu-oneechan, what do you think of Haruto-san？ 」

So he asked timidly.

「I？ I ……. Although unwise, I feel he is a very good person. Even……"

Miharu stopped in the middle of her sentence.

"Even?"

When Aki asked.

「Uhm, you know. I-I know it's a bit strange for me to say this but, promise me that you won't be angry okay？ 」

Miharu spoke shyly as if waiting for Aki's reaction.

「U-Uhm ....」.

Aki tilted her head with a confused face.

「Somehow, Haruto-san is similar to Haru-kun ....」 [TL: ALERT! ALERTS! THE ENEMY WHO KNOWS HIS TARGET, MAKES YOUR MOVE CELIA-CHAN!!!]

Miharu muttered in a low voice.

When those words reached Aki ears, her expression turned into a shocked expression.

Aki said that while raising her tone.

Maybe because something happened so suddenly, the people around him who noticed who was looking at Miharu-tachi, the confused Aki was bowing her head as if apologizing.

The concern of the people around him is to leave Miharu-tachi.

「Hei, Miharu-oneechan. That person is someone you don't know if you're going to meet again, you know. How long will you remember that person？ I mean he probably won't remember you anymore, Miharu-oneechan 」[TL: Oh, our poor author]

Aki spoke in a manner that spoke a lot with a blaming tone.

It has been a long time since Miharu talked about Haruto.

Although the reason was because of Aki, the topic about Haruto had become something taboo.

Although recently Miharu was talking about Haruto.

Aki wondered what would make her [Miharu] to change her mental state.

But, Aki was sure of one thing.

The existence called Amakawa Haruto was still left in the heart of Ayase Miharu.

Section 5

"You are right . Forgive me . I suddenly said strange things 」

Miharu apologized as if she deeply regretted it.

「No need to apologize, please ....」.

Aki said that while turning her face away.

And then, in that place.

「Haruto really cares about you two」

Aisia, who kept her silence from the side spoke to them.

「Ai-chan?」

Blinking her eyes, Miharu called out Aisia's name.

He looked at Aisia who had suddenly entered their conversation.

「But, Haruto is scared. About what would happen when he revealed his true identity. She is ashamed of herself being unsightly 」

While Miharu-tachi was confused, Aisia continued to speak in a seemingly indifferent tone.

Miharu-tachi is unable to understand the true meaning of his words.

It's like, What are you talking about.

But, they felt as if he was saying a very important thing.

「It's okay even if you don't like it. But please don't hate him. Because that's what she fears the most 」

Whatever the reason, his way of speaking resounded deep within Miharu-tachi's heart.

After saying that, Aisia became silent again.

And that's what's staring at Miharu-tachi.

"Why did you say that……"

Aki tried asking with a confused expression.

"Thank you for waiting . I've decided on this purple dress. Uh, what's going on？ 」

Celia had returned after changing clothes at that place.

He stared in surprise when he noticed the different atmosphere of awkwardness in place of Miharu-tachi.

「Ah, um, nothing really」

Section 6

Aki replied with awkward words.

Aki still could not use Strahl's regional language skillfully, and still could not understand by listening to the talk.

Even so, she could somehow understand what Celia was saying.

Although, 「There is something wrong?」 since he did not have enough conversational skills to explain Celia's question, he had already replied that nothing happened immediately.

「Is that？ It's time for Haruto to return. Since this is a long-awaited dress, let's surprise her 」

Celia spoke happily.

Although she could not catch the whole matter, she could roughly guess from the smile Celia was thinking about.

「Ah, Haruto！ What do you think, does this look good on me?」

When the person he was aiming for appeared to meet them, Celia's smile intensified.

To the extent that Aki of the same gender as him was unintentionally mesmerized by her smile.

（Celia-san seems to love Haruto-san）

Aki faintly felt it when she saw Celia's pleasant expression.

Rio looked at the figure of Celia, Dan said, “This is perfect for you. It's funny 」.

Although it doesn't seem like it's enough for Celia.

（Maybe that's what Haruto-san feels about Celia-san）

At first, when she brings Celia back home, Aki suspects that their relationship is close to a lover.

But, Rio seems to be purely respectful towards Celia as a sensei.

There may be romantic feelings in it.

Somehow he thinks like that.

「This is also very suitable for you Aki-chan. Do you like it? "

Rio spoke to Aki.

「Ah, Yes. Thank you very much！ To buy nice clothes for us 」

Aki replied in a faint voice when she suddenly spoke to him as she was in the middle of thinking in a daze.

「Don't worry about that. After this, you can wear that outfit if you need to wear formal wear. We will buy different clothes if your height grows 」

Rio smiled as he said that.

"Yes!"

Section 7

Aki replied happily.

After that, Aki let out a short sigh as she looked at the condition of Masato who was watching with an enchanted face on the figures of Celia and Aisia in their clothes from Rio's side.

「Have you found a good sword for my foolish sister?」

「Ya, we found a good sword」

"I'm sorry . You will even take care of my little brother to buy good stuff 」

Aki bowed deeply to show her gratitude.

「No need for that, we only buy the necessary items. I also enjoy shopping at various 」 stores

Rio shook his head while smiling.

"Is it so . I'm happy then 」

Aki smiled happily at Rio's words.

At the same time, Miharu's words from some time ago flashed through her mind.

Rio is similar to Amakawa Haruto.

Aki frowned slightly when her brother's appearance was faintly visible when she was a child.

"What's the problem?"

Rio asked with a wondering expression when he saw the slight change on Aki's face.

「Ah, it's nothing！ It really doesn't exist!」

Aki shook her head as if she was confused.

「Is that？ We'll leave soon because it looks like we're too flashy」

When she said that while smiling wryly, Rio looked at the inside of the shop.

Miharu-tachi who finished changing clothes since some time ago gathered the attention of the guests and other employees.

There were also guests who came to the store with their partner, although that was especially true for the men who were fascinated by Aisia's appearance who were showered with criticism in their ears by the girls they came to, even though it was especially true for the men who were entranced by Aisia's appearance, it does not seem to show any effect.

「The outside is cold, because you will stand out, it is better if you wear your cape」

Before she knew it, Rio had put on the robe in Aki's dress.

Aki felt worried like a true brother.

At that moment, something was completely crushed in Aki's head.

While at the same time accompanied by wild delusion.

「Uhm, yes!」

But, Aki retaliated vigorously as if to immediately release it from her head.

（I'm really, stupid）

Aki smiled wryly.

It seems like he is thinking of something.

Such was the figure of her elder brother when he was still a child that she remembered vaguely overlapping with Rio.

It must be because Miharu said that strange thing.

Sure, it's because of that.

Aki sighed as her mood slightly dropped.