Lucy's point of view.


Takatsuki-kun, would you like some apples?
You've already done it.
Yes, uh-huh.
Hmm.
Is it good?
Delicious.
Yeah, heh, eat a lot of food.

　Aya is feeding apples to Makoto, who is sleeping in the hospital bed.
　That's nice, Aya.
　I envy you, but I can't cut the fruit with such dexterity.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you are a wizard. How long do we have to stay here?
Now.
　It's Hooli sitting gracefully on the couch in the hospital room, lolling around the black cat's throat.

'We're talking about until the Medal of Honor ceremony, right?　Maybe in a week or so.
　I answered vaguely, as I don't know exactly what I'm talking about.

　We are currently gathered in a room at the National Hospital in the royal capital of the Land of the Sun (Highland).
　The reason for this is because the leader of the party, Makoto, was admitted to the hospital - it's a truism - and he was caught by Princess Noel and Princess Sophia when Makoto didn't want to return to the Land of Water (Roses) because he didn't want to attend the medal ceremony for the last war.
　Mako was forced to be hospitalized (somewhat) under the name of 'magic fatigue'.

　It is true that the excessive use of magic has caused fatigue in the body.
　So, Makoto is currently taking a break.
　But.........

''It's a violation of my freedom!''
　Aya and I had already caught Makoto more than ten times when he tried to run away.
　The doctor said you need to rest your body, so you should take a proper rest.
　Aya and I are seriously worried about you, you know!

You can't run away now, okay?　Takatsuki-kun. I'll chase you wherever you are.
You won't be able to hear me, even if you use your covert skills, will you?
...cheats.
　Mako is dreary.
　But it can't be helped.


　--The defeat of 'Demon King Zagan' by the brave men of light.


　The entire country of the continent sprang up at the news.
　The position of the Sun Nation, the leader of the Six Nations Alliance, became more steadfast.

　Here was a problem.
　It seems that the Heroic Master of Light said, "It was thanks to the heroic Takatsuki Makoto of Roses that we defeated the Demon King.
　And even the Great Sage-sama said, "We couldn't have defeated him without him.

　Mako also played a role in defeating Demon King Bifrons in my hometown of the Tree Country (Spring Rogue).
　There were no witnesses at the time, so the outcome of the battle was ambiguous.
　As a result, he joined forces with the Red Lotus Witch (Mama) and Maximilian-senpai, the hero of the Wind Tree, to defeat him, it is said.
　The foul-mouthed one said, "Originally, the destruction of Bifrons was only a matter of time. I heard that he also said something like, "The brave man from Roses is just a lucky guy who happened to be there.

　But this time the achievement.
　There was no one to doubt it any longer.
　The 'Takatsuki Makoto' who came from another world is even relied upon by the Hero of Light, and is recognized by the Great Sage.
　The Hero of Light has been confirmed to be a son-in-law to the Highland Royal Family.
　If so, I would like to get close to the second most accomplished brave man.
　If possible, I would like to marry him and make him a foil for the house.
　I've heard that the nobles of the Highlands, or even all over the continent, have their eyes on Mako.

　In the meantime, I'm going to stay in the hospital until the ceremony is over.
　In the meantime, the nobles shouldn't be messing around with me.



　--The next day.



Princess Sophia!　You should make a big announcement of your engagement to Master Makoto at the medal ceremony!
'Well Chris. Should I still do that?
'You should definitely do that!　We've already identified more than a dozen noblemen who have attempted to make contact with Lord Tuckey in the water.
　It was a conversation between Fujiyan-san and Chris, who came with Princess Sophia, who came to visit her.


　Princess Sophia gave me and Aya a concerned look.
　In case you're wondering, Aya and I are also engaged to Mako...?
　Makoto doesn't make me feel that way at all.

"I'm okay with it, as long as I can be with you, Takatsuki.
　Aya's tone is light.
　But I know.
　Like Makoto, she came from another world and has no relatives.
　That's why 'being with Takatsuki-kun' is an absolute requirement for Aya.
　The meaning of this is heavy.
　I remember once saying with a straight face, "If I can't see Takatsuki-kun, I don't know what I'll do.
　Sometimes Aya's statements are scary.

''What about........Lucy-san?''
I'm good.
　Okay, I told him without saying a word.
　It's much better to be in the water country where there is no race discrimination than to have Mako taken by the Highlands, which treats the elves coldly.
　It's also close to the tree country where my parents' home is located.　
　Well, I really want him to be my only lover.
　He's quite popular, isn't he? It's so annoying.

"You don't have to worry about it, you know. I don't care.
　Before he can ask, Hooli answers.
　...I wonder if it really doesn't matter?
　I'm curious, but I won't poke at the bushes where the snakes are likely to appear.

　Finally, everyone's eyes focused on Makoto.

　Hm?　With a look on his face, Makoto stopped his hand from practicing water magic and looked back at me.
　This guy..........　
　Do you know who you're talking about?

Did you listen to me, Makoto?
　I cautioned, dismayed indeed by his attitude as if it were someone else's business.

''Of course!　I heard you!
　I'm pretty sure he's not listening to me.

　At that time, Princess Sophia approached Makoto, took hold of his hands and hugged him and said.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　Princess Sophia, with her cheeks dyed and her eyes moist, is approaching adorably.
　Isn't this a proposal?
　In public like this?
　I mean, why now?
　When I'm surprised, Aya is also pouting with her mouth wide open.

''Ha, yes ... willingly.''
　Oh, it's Makoto's.
　It's swept under the rug.
　He's really not a pushover!
　I don't like being coerced.

　Even I've never been told outright!
　I was thinking at the time that at some point I should come on to them too.



　--And the next day.



Okay, Takatsuki-kun. Open your jacket. I'm gonna wipe off some sweat.
Hmm.
　Today, over there, Makoto is still taking off his clothes as Aya tells him to.
　You've put on some muscle lately.
　When I first met you, you were skinnier than me.

'Wow, Takatsuki-kun. You're much stronger than when you were in junior high school.
Yeah?
'Yeah, yeah, yeah, around here or...'
Tickle me, sir.
　Aya is flattening Makoto's body.
　It's not fair.
　I want to do it too.
　I spoke to Hooli to distract myself.

'Doesn't Hooli go out somewhere?'
I don't have a lot of friends in the sunshine country. I'm right here.
Where's the brave man of light?
　Hooli is 'close' to the brave Lord of Light.
　The meaning is a bit more nuanced though.
　He's not a 'friend' like me or Aya, but he should be close.

'There's no way we can meet. There's that woman near Ryousuke anyway.''
Is this about Princess Noel?
Yeah. She kept me locked up, she's a b*tc*.
Oh, okay.
　Apparently, I still don't get along with Princess Noel.
　It didn't seem like such a nasty feeling to me.


　As we were talking about this, the rumored brave man of light came to the sick room.
　I guess that's what they say about rumors.


'Takatsuki-kun!　I heard you were in the hospital. Are you okay?
Hey, Sakurai-kun.
　It was the appearance of Sakurai Ryosuke-sama, the brave man of light, the one who defeated the Demon King Zagan.
　Like Makoto, he's an otherworlder and a childhood friend of Mako's.
　Makoto is really adored by him.

'Takatsuki-kun, I'm here to visit you.
Hello, Miss Makoto.
　A female knight named Yokoyama Saki and Princess Noel are also in the background.

Sakurai-kun, help me.
　When Makoto saw the face of the hero of light, he said something strange.

''Help!　Tell me!　Anything I can do to help, I'll do it!
Hmm?　Why did you just say that?
　Makoto grins.
　Oh, that's what you do when you don't have a clue.

I want to go back to McAllen after the medal ceremony. I mean, I want to go on an adventure.
What?
I've had enough of hospital rooms!
'Uh, um. Umm.....
　At Mako's line, the face of the brave Lord of Light's face takes on a troubled expression.
　After hesitating, it seems that he asked Princess Noel for help.

　With a bang, Princess Noel crossed her arms and made an 'X'.

''Takatsuki-kun, I'm sorry, but...''　
Ugh.
　Mako plopped down on the bed with a resentful look on her face.

　There are two reasons for his unfaithful attitude.

　One is that he's tired of being canned in a hospital room for a few days.

　The other is, "I knew the Demon King was strong!　I need more training! He looked at the map with a look of excitement on his face as he looked at the map, excited to see where the next dungeon was going to be.

'Lucy, Sa-san, Princess. Let's go here next!
Hmm, where?　...What?　Are you serious, Makoto?
Of course I'm serious!
　It's a good idea to have an undersea temple located in the middle of the middle of the great ocean.

My knight, that's the final labyrinth (last dungeon)?
　Hooli also has a surprised look on his face.
　The most difficult labyrinth, said to have been created by the gods.
　The final test from the gods.
　It's not yet possible for anyone to reach the final point.
　This is not a dungeon that can be challenged casually.　

"Takatsuki-kun, where is it?
It's near an archipelago in the middle of the great ocean called the Harbun Islands. Fujiyan's flying boat will get us there.
Okay, okay.
　Wow, it's kind of going in the right direction.
　Aya basically doesn't disagree with Mako's opinion at all.

　Furi also has a "I can't help it" look on her face.
　Mako started preparing for the trip and ordered various travel gear from Fujiyan-san.
　And it came to Princess Sophia's ears via Chris-san.

''Hold on!　Please don't let the two heroes head to the final labyrinth (last dungeon) when the Great Demon King is about to return!
　Princess Sophia flew in and stopped Mako's adventure plans.
　It's only natural...
　The survival rate in the last dungeon is very low.
　Under the orders of his superiors, the nationally certified heroes, Makoto's challenge to the Undersea Temple was rejected.

　So he's still unfaithful.


''My knight is so listless. ''Ryousuke, help me,''
　Huli, who had been playing with the black cat earlier, went to tangle with Mako and the heroic Lady of Light.

''Huriae, it's been a while.
Yeah, long time no see. You look good. More importantly, my knight saved your life, didn't he?　Isn't the brave man of light who defeated the Demon King capable of doing anything?
　Sitting on Makoto's bed, Furi said while grabbing the light hero-sama's clothes.

''No ... my role is to defeat the Great Demon King. The important thing is now. You can't do whatever you want.
You'll be fine.
　Hooli smiles bewitchingly while stroking the light hero-sama's hand.

　　
　Why does a casual gesture become so s*xy?
　Even Aya and I get a kick out of Huri's shed eyes.
　The only person who doesn't react is Makoto.

　You'll find that Noel's face is in a bad mood.

"Hime, you mustn't be so selfish," she said.
Don't worry, Ryousuke will be fine. Hey, don't you think the white dragon you're riding will be able to quickly fly to the final labyrinth?
Ummm ... it's ...
You'll be fine. Sneak around. Okay?
　Hooli's face is close to that of the hero of light.
　I'm sure you're aware of the fact that Makoto's face is so close to that of Princess Noel.
　I look at her and see that she's quite angry.

That's enough of that, Friae, the Goddess of the Moon's priestess.
　Princess Noel interrupted her.

'Why?　I'm talking to Ryousuke right now. Don't interrupt me.
First, let go of your hand.
　Princess Noel forcefully paid off Hooli's hand.

'You're hurting me, what are you doing?'
'You are too familiar with it. Mr. Ryousuke is my fiancée!
'So is that holy swordsman over there. She doesn't mind. You can't afford it.
d*mn it...
　Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hooley.
　Who's the next king of the biggest country on this continent?
　Makoto, we have to stop this!　I looked over at him.

'How are you doing, Takatsuki-kun?'
"Dying of boredom.
Saki-chan, Takatsuki-kun is always trying to sneak out of the hospital.
No, he needs to heal.
I know, Saki.
Yeah.
　You've escaped.
　They are chatting and laughing with the former otherworldly group.

　And the brave Lord of Light is looking at them enviously.
　He wants to mix with them over there.
　In the end, Furi and Princess Noel had a cursory conversation, and then it was over.
　Even so, Houri is not a scary person.


　A few more days passed.


　Princess Sophia comes to see Makoto every day.
　She loves you.
　Maybe she's watching him to see if he slips out without permission.

　Since then, General Talisker of the Fire Nation and Maximilian-senpai, the hero of the Wind Tree, have also come over.
　And Gerald Ballantyne, the brave man of lightning, too.
　''Mako, that's really great.
　They're all some of the most famous and powerful people on this continent, right?
　Only, Mako had been appealing to get out of here as soon as possible, and all of them gave me a troubled look.

　Lately, though, the visitors have calmed down.
　However, he's tired of being in the hospital for so long and has been in a state of exhaustion.
　Aya has been taking care of him as she has.

Takatsuki-kun, are you thirsty?
Uh, normal.
Okay, I'll just get you some juice.
　Aya pattered over to the refrigerator.
　By the way, the refrigerator was made by Makoto using spirit magic.
　It's really useful, isn't it?
　I'm going to learn to do it too.

Takatsuki-kun, open your mouth!
Uh, later.
　Sluggishly, Mako is practicing water magic on her bed.
　She seems to be concentrating on her magic.

I'm a bit of a sluggard, you know, Takatsuki. I'm going to put it in my mouth and I'll let you drink it.
Uh-huh.


　.... hmm?


　I heard some weird conversation.
　Mouth-to-mouth?
　No, no. You misheard me.


Very well. Okay, I'm going to go.
"What?
　Mako's surprised voice, who hadn't heard me and the conversation, coincided.
　With a mouthful of fruit juice water (juice), Aya put her face close to Makoto's mouth....

Wait a minute, Aya!
　I rush to stop him.
　What the hell is this guy doing in the hospital room!
　Aya's head is gripped tightly.

'Yeah?'
　Gulp, I heard the sound of fruit juice water (juice) being swallowed.
　Aya, if I didn't stop him, he would have been serious!

Oh, no, he stopped me.
What do you think he's doing?
　Gogogogog, I folded my arms and looked down at Aya.
　But Aya didn't get frightened and stared at me.

'I wonder who was the one who snuck into the hospital room last night and tried to 'tune in' (kiss) to Takatsuki-kun, saying he was training or something like that~'
The "th.
　How did Aya know that!
　He gyrates and looks at Hooli, who is playing with the black cat behind him.

'Oh, I told her.
Geez I told you to keep it a secret.
No. It's not fair.
　Last night, when I sneaked into Makoto's bed last night, I was stopped by Hooli, who predicted the future.
　I thought you couldn't see the future in detail!

'Roo-chan?'
Ugugu.
　The position was completely reversed.

''It's just magical training!　Even Mako didn't mind!
That's because I was asleep.
'Then my 'this' is just a nurse, too!
I don't know if it's a nurse, but no!　Mostly, Aya is cheating by being goofy with Mako all the time!
That's good!　It's only a mouthful!
That's not nursing care!
Hey, you two, be quiet.
　As Aya and I were arguing, Aya and I were finally stopped, even by Hooli.　

'It's another noisy day,'
　Princess Sophia walked into the hospital room without knocking.
　It's like she's already taken up residence in this room.

"Princess Sophia!
　Mako jumped up and crowded Princess Sophia.

'What?　Ha, yes. What is it?''
I need you to do me a favor!

　Apparently, after a few days in the hospital, Mako, stressed out, came up with a strange idea 'again'.