-- I then gave the same report to the chapter leader, Florence, that I had given to Travis and Theodore, and decided to take everyone back to Green Hollow on the ground.

　After all, he hadn't been able to see Sakura today, but that would happen from time to time.

　There would be another opportunity tomorrow or later, so there was no need to run around in a hurry anywhere.

　We climbed up the peaceful slope and passed through the 'Sundial Forest', and in front of the White Wolf Shop on the slope leading into town, we decided to part ways with everyone except Garnett for a time.

''We're going to have dinner at the Wakaba-Tei in Spring, so we'll talk more about the rest of the story then.
I totally forgot to leave my stuff on the way there.

　I open the kitchen door and step into my home for the first time in a long time.

　I can't help but feel a sense of relief at the nostalgic air.
　Everything I see in my eyes gives me the feeling that I'm home at last.

I finally feel at home. It's just like home for the first time in a long time.

　I also thought that what I could call Garnett's 'home' was either the mansion in the royal capital or the mansion in the Argentia family's territory, but I didn't dare to put it into words.

　In the first place, I'm living here now, so there's nothing wrong with calling it a house.

''Your place's villa and my parents' house weren't bad, but I guess our house is still our home, isn't it?
'Heh, yeah!'

　Garnett threw his bags out and laid down vigorously on the couch.

'You'll feel like you're 'staying in' over there. This is the best place to get a good night's rest.
That's fine, but don't you think you could at least leave your stuff in your room?
......, that's right. You've got to put your clothes away so other people can't see them.

　After staring sideways at us for a moment, Garnett retreated to his room with his luggage.

　That outfit I gave her in King's Landing is still not something she can wear in Green Hollow.

　No matter how you look at it, it's an outfit that can only be recognized as a girl, and since it's not the royal capital, it's hard to mislead people by saying she's my sister (Alma).

　It's time to leave it to me to walk around this town in those clothes for a little while longer.

　I also left my luggage in my room and then returned to the living room, when Garnett, who had returned earlier, made a little suggestion.

'I just thought of something earlier. It's a good idea to pretend that I left town for some random reason and that my sister came in the wrong place.
'Are you going to make fun of Sylvia and the others by acting like a lady?　No, no, no. I'll definitely laugh at you if you look at me from the side.
Ha-ha-ha. You want to get your ass kicked?

　Garnett pats me on the back as I leave the house and make my way to the Springtime Young Leaf Pavilion as planned.

　The time is shortly after sunset, and under a dim sky that still has a faint glow to it, the streets of Green Hollow are beginning to glow with faint lights.

　As I walked down the hill leading into town, I could see that Green Hollow's main street was beginning to come to life as only the night could.

　Adventurers who have completed their requests and explorations during the day return to town at night to revel in the bars, a common sight in any town.

　In the case of Green Hollow, the Hollow Bottom branch of the Adventurer's Guild is located between the "Sundial Forest" where rookies gain experience and the "Demon King's Castle Realm" where veterans take on the challenge, and even there food and drink is served.

　However, since the town is far superior in terms of variety of shops and food, this one is easily chosen for the launch party after a day's work, and groups heading to town for that purpose always often pass by the shop.

It's a good thing that you've been so reckless with Leila, isn't it? I thought your heart was going to stop beating.
That's because I can tell that guy is serious about .......

　Contrary to his usual rough behavior, Garnett is the type that is sensitive to the subtleties of his emotions.

　However, I don't think she was the type to actively try to push back like this, but even if it was some kind of change of heart - and after thinking about it up to this point, I realized I had an idea, so I decided not to say anything unnecessary.

'Well, if it wasn't for what happened with you, I wouldn't have meddled like that.
...... what I (people) have been trying to avoid saying: ......
What?　It's not something to be kept quiet about. It's not for other people to hear.

　Garnett said so matter-of-factly.

　After all, if your point of view is different, does the way you receive it change?
　Even if it's something I would feel is hubris, from Garnett's point of view, there's apparently nothing to be concerned about.

　In the meantime, we pass through the main street of Green Hollow and arrive at our destination, the Wakaba Tei in Spring.

''Welcome!　I've reserved a seat for you both.

　As soon as we entered the Spring Wakaba Tei, Sylvia showed us to an empty seat.

''I didn't have a reservation, is that okay?''
Yes. Erica told me that you two would be here soon. It's my voluntary service, so don't worry about it.

　I see, then you were right to come here right away.

　If I had taken a detour or relaxed too long at home, I would have caused Sylvia unnecessary trouble.

　As far as I looked around the cafeteria space, Erica and the other people involved in the White Wolf Store were nowhere to be seen.

''Has everyone already finished their dinner?''
'Yes. I just returned to my room after a miscommunication, shall I go get him?
You'll be fine. I'll see Sakura all the time.

　For now, Garnett and I decided to have dinner together.

　It's not that we specifically agreed, but both of us dared to order a menu that tended to be different from lunch.

　I'm sure that Garnett also missed Sylvia's food, which was familiar to his tongue, and wanted to enjoy various flavors.

　As I was slowly enjoying my dinner, I saw a face that I don't often see on earth coming into the dining room.

'Oh, it's Florence. I see you're with Lisa.
The branch manager and his daughter ......, right? The fact that they came all the way to the ground (this way) to eat instead of the chapter cafeteria makes me wonder if they came to town for their occasional break.

　Florence and Lisa's mother and daughter (or father) are walking around with an atmosphere that is exactly as Garnett said it would be.

　Even though it is in a dungeon, the Hollow Bottom Branch is fully equipped with all the facilities necessary for life, but conversely, it lacks a lot more fun than necessary.

　It would be a boring environment for Lisa, who is still very young, and she would enjoy being able to go out and play with her busy mother like this.

　Florence didn't seem to notice that we were there, and seemed to be chatting with Sylvia, the inn's signature daughter, while asking her about Green Hollow and her recommendations for places to visit in the Spring Wakaba Tei.

'...... mother and daughter, hey. You're a branch manager, you're so f*cking busy every day, but you do it a lot.

　Garnet smiled emotionally.
　A mother and her daughter - looking at the commonplace sight she could not get.