152 152 "Walking to the city"





"When I look at this city again, it's so many things. It's interesting.

 Since then, Rock and I have been walking around the city with Luna, and Luna has always been interested in various things in the city.
 Yes, I should have shown her around earlier.

"Hey, isn't that the diner I went to the other day?

Oh, that's Mina's diner. It's just lunchtime, do you want to grab a bite to eat?

"Are you sure?

 Luna's eyes lit up when I asked her to join me.
 Yes, she liked Mina's food very much.
 You can go straight into her restaurant and ask for her usual menu. Just as she did the other day, Luna said, "Would you like to be mine? Mina responded with a wry smile as he hit on her.

 After finishing her meal, she was walking through the city when she suddenly stopped in front of a stall in a corner of the city.

"Kyou. What's this?

 With that said, she pointed to pendants, earrings and rings made of gems from the body of a demon.

Oh, those are women's accessories. Do you want me to buy you one if you're interested?

"Are you sure?

 Luna's eyes light up again at that line from me.
 Eventually, after a long pause in front of the store, "This is it! And she chooses a necklace embedded with a green sparkling jewel.

Oh. You have a great eye, young lady. It's said to be a gemstone for love.

 Hearing the owner's words made me feel awkward, but Luna said, "Luck in love? What's that? I decided to buy him a necklace, not caring that he said, "I'll buy you a necklace.

"Hmmm. I like the color of this jewelry. I like it.

 Then Luna liked the necklace, and put it on her chest and touched it with her hands, as if she was satisfied with it.
 The uneasy look she showed me earlier in front of the chocoendo is gone, and I'm relieved that I took her out on the town.
 She seemed to like the walk, and had a pleasant smile on her face.

Did you like these walks in the city?

"Yeah. . this kind of thing reminds me of somewhere I've walked with someone before.

What, does that mean my memory is coming back?

 But Luna shook her head in response to my question.

No, I just had a feeling. This kind of city walk has happened before.

 Well, that's certainly true.
 It's a bit of a shame, because I was hoping this would be a clue to bring back Luna's memories.
 But as Luna watches me, she smiles a somewhat mischievous smile.

"Maybe I've walked the streets with someone like you before.

"With me?

 She responds to Luna's line with a seriousness, but she laughs and says, "I was just kidding.
 Hmmm. I don't know how far she's taking it seriously.

 As you're walking down the street like this, we come out in front of John Freeland.
 Ah, nostalgia. This is the first restaurant I ever visited when I came to another world, and it's where I got kicked out.
 The owner hired Phytis to run against him during a diner contest.
 While I was mulling over those memories, the owner of the restaurant, Mr. John Hoo, came out of the storefront.

You're ......, right?

Oh, and hi.

 It is the first time for me to be approached by someone from the other side and I feel nervous for some reason.
 I don't know if he knew or not, but he cleared his throat awkwardly and made small talk with me.

Mm-hmm. Long time no see. How's it going? Is everything going well with that thing of yours?

"You know what?

 What's that thing? When I asked him to parrot the question, he replied with some restlessness.

That's it. It's a demon farm. That's what you are, of course.

 Yeah, that's true too.
 I replied that everything was fine. When I briefly explained about the chocolate monster and the vegetable-growing monster that I had just created, John Hoo's eyes suddenly changed color and he started to bite at me.

"What? Chocolate! Is there a demon that can bring that chocolate to fruition?

"Yes, yes

 I took a step back as Jung fu's face suddenly appeared in a close-up.

I heard that the ...... chocolate was created by a wise man or a genius through trial and error. You can find several in this city, but they are luxury sweets that are only available to restaurant and aristocratic people like myself on a daily basis. Don't tell me you've cultivated a demon that can produce them like nuts! Moreover, this vegetable is not like a demon, and it is said to be very easy to eat. Kyou-kun. You know, if you don't mind, but I'm wondering if you would be willing to share that ingredient with me in the future! Even pay, of course! I'll pay double the market price!



"Ha, ha . That's okay. I'll give you a regular price, but not twice as much.

 I said, "Yes! I posed in the gut with a shout of, "Hey!
 Didn't this guy have such a character?

By the way, if you'd like to do business with us on a regular basis at ......, I'd be happy to do business with you on a regular basis in the future. The quality of your demons is really good, and I've been wanting to sign a contract with you for a while now, but the ......

 Then he stammered something like that.
 I see. It's true that it's difficult to ask Jonff to sign a contract with you now because of our first encounter and the history of the contest afterwards.
 Maybe he's been waiting for this opportunity for a long time.
 I chuckled at the thought and held out my hand to Jungfu.

Yes, that's fine. I'll provide you with our demons in the future, too,

"! Oh, really! Oh, thank you! Thank you! Kyou-kun!

 John Hoo happily squeezes back the hand I offered him and expresses his joy with his whole body.
 Mm. I'm happy to see our business partner increase.
 Most importantly, didn't the ingredients from the famous restaurants in this town become a demon to me?
 I'm sure you've been thinking about it for a while, but as you say thank you many times, you suddenly look at Luna next to me.

By the way, is that woman Kyou-san's girlfriend?

Buh!

 I blurted out.
 I frantically said, "No, sir! And denied.
 Thank God Lily and Phytis weren't there.
 Luna didn't seem to know what she was talking about, but soon after John Hoo said goodbye, she said

Hey, what's with her?

 And then he asked a really hard question.

'Oh, well, like the precious lady ......?'

 I answered vaguely and Luna nodded, "Oh," she said.

"Then you are her to me. I consider you a prized possession.

Buh!

 I was blown away again by Luna's declaration.
 In addition, Luna was looking at me curiously.