I woke up earlier than usual that day.
　I washed my face more carefully than usual and did my best to fix my sleeping habits.

　The few clothes the innkeeper washed for me, so I'm clean, but I have zero fashion sense.
　When I was an adventurer, it was fine as long as I wore 【Black Mage】 style black robes, but I can at least understand that that's not a good idea for going out with women.

　Even I had to worry about it after we decided to go out.
　But I'm a country boy by nature. When I got to the front of a store that sold fashionable clothes, I cowered into the aura and quickly left. Perhaps it was a store I shouldn't have entered.

　It would be nice to have someone to talk to at a time like this, but I haven't met the people in the castle for a short time.
　I don't want to meet with Fenix and the others on this kind of business.
　And then I remembered.

　You'll find that Kash's mother works at a second-hand clothing store.

　Even though they are used clothes, they are not all worn out, but many of them were given away in a clean state due to circumstances.
　I wondered if they could be consulted.

　They were able to take me up on it. It was already in the groove.
　We tried several combinations and bought the items as they were recommended. My mom told me where each item was sold new, but I felt bad that I couldn't contribute to sales after being so helpful, so I bought them in used clothes.

　When I asked if there was anything I could do to thank her for her help, as expected of a mother, she said, "I think these things look great on you, Kash," and brought me some clothes.

　I'd rather ask the store that sells them new, but Kash's family has three sisters and a younger brother.
　He said he wouldn't feel comfortable if Kash was the only one wearing shiny clothes.
　Certainly, if Kash is kind, he would feel more attraction to his family than joy.

　So I offered to buy clothes for Kash and my siblings for the difference between the price of the items I bought that day and what they would have cost if I had bought them new - in other words, what I got for my money.
　Mom was surprised and then horrified, but eventually nodded when I told her how much it helped me to be consulted.

　The next day - that is, yesterday - Kash smiled with thanks and embarrassment and put on the clothes he'd been given by his mother to me.

　When I complimented him on how well it looks on him, his smile deepened, and seeing that smile cheered me up too.
　Well, that's why I'm wearing the clothes that Kash's mother produced.

　It's not flashy, but it's not plain or eccentric; it's cool and clean.
　I would never have been able to do this on my own. In my mind, I thank Mother Kash again.

　The meeting was at noon, so I fidgeted and passed the time and headed to the meeting place.
　Mila was sitting on a bench on the fountain side of the plaza with her back straight.
　I headed there with about 30 minutes to spare, but Mira-san was earlier than me.

　Maybe it's because I'm meeting with her, but Mira-san hides her tribal characteristics today as well, and her attire is neat and clean. I think of her as a daughter of a good family, but I continue to approach her.
　Then someone approached Mira-san before I did.

''Hey girl, were you sitting down when you saw me this morning?''

　He is a middle-aged man with a red face. From the way he dresses, he's probably an adventurer. I know the party of promising newcomers and the top hundred in the world rankings, but it's an unfamiliar face.
　A man with a bottle of liquor in one hand and a man who engages Mira-san.

'I'm waiting for someone. I'm just here a little early, so don't worry about it.

　I'm not sure how many hours Mira-san was waiting for me if she was already there in the morning.
　The man seemed vexed by the fact that Mira-san didn't even make eye contact with him.

I'm not going to make you wait for a beautiful woman like you, you know. I wouldn't do anything like that.

Really? But you're not him.

A few more drinks and you'll find out which one of you is the better man. You know, now.

　Mila brushed away the man who reached for her shoulder.

'Will you leave me alone, please?'

　But then I realized.
　I noticed that his body was trembling slightly.
　With Mira-san's ability, the man in front of me wouldn't pose much of a threat.
　........Then what are you afraid of?

''Ta-da!　If people were nice to you, you'd be a stalker!

I don't think a gentleman would make a pass at a woman he didn't like.

　When I finally get close to the two men, I grab the man's raised arm and twist it up as it is.

　Ew!　It breaks!

　He hung 'confusion' over the place where he was just drunk, delaying his response and lowering his defenses to reduce his pain tolerance.
　The man was on his knees, screaming, but quickly said, "Hey, I get it!　I'm sorry! I shouted at him and let him go.
　My right arm might hurt for a while, but it was a cheap punishment for trying to raise my hand to the woman.

'Hello. You're early.

　I smile at her.
　Mila's eyes widened and she muttered something.
　........I couldn't quite catch it, but it sounded like she said 'again'.
　At that moment, there was something that dustily flashed through my brain. I almost connected to a memory of something.
　A drunk. A man. A beautiful vampire woman.
　And I also recalled the conversation between Blitz-san and Mira-san.

　-- 'Leme-san helped me before, and we have a connection from there.'

　At the time, I thought he was blurting out a message about his employment at the Demon King's Castle.
　But it's strange. The relationship with Mira-san started when I was approached by her.
　I'm not sure if it's possible that I've met Mira-san somewhere before and...

I'm not going to be able to say, "You........you've got to be kidding me!　I'm [Heavy Warrior] Metal-sama of the five hundred and thirty-sixth ranked party!

　The man stared at me, holding his arm. The liquor bottle had been dropped.
　What's the point of revealing my name and [job title (job)] flippantly when I'm about to raise my hand to a woman? No, maybe he thinks this will frighten me, but........

''Ah........you're in the top thousand, aren't you?

　He was so unprotected, even considering he was drunk, that I thought he was lower.
　I was genuinely surprised that he was higher in rank than I thought, but the man's face turned even redder.
　In addition to his drunkenness, his face was red with anger.

''.........''　Shh!　You think you're a prince, you little shit.

　By the way, right now, no one but Mira-san can recognize me as me.
　I've confused the part of my mind that performs "recognition of others" and made it impossible for me to recognize more than "small boy".

　Also, I have made it impossible for him to have a sense of discomfort with that itself. There is no way for him to realize that I am [Black Mage] Leme.
　The same treatment is being given to the people around me and Mira-san only.

　There's no inconvenience in being with Mira-san, but in the unlikely event that I'm kicked out of the party, ''【Black Mage】Reme, who was kicked out of the party, has a date with a demon!　You're angry at your best friend for abandoning you, and you're providing information? We can't have such a silly article written about us.
　Even Mira-san is hiding the characteristics of her species to prevent anything unnecessary from happening. If there is even the slightest chance of being exposed, it must be eliminated.

'Didn't you admit you were wrong?

Shut up!

　You're so inconsistent...

"Darling, I'm scared!

　Mila says and leans down on my back.
　A thin hand and the feel of a soft breast.
　I guess it's to avoid talking to Reme, but darling.
　Mila is an actor, so I quickly become the girl who is goofy to her lover.

'I told her I was waiting for my darling, but she sniffed and tried to touch me. Ugh I was so scared.

　Mira?
　I'm sure he's not lying, but thanks to that, [Heavy Warrior]'s eyes are bleeding.
　The woman who made a pass at him squirmed, his girlfriend twisted his arm and gave him a giveaway, and after he was released, he tried to threaten her, but she made out with him in front of him.
　It's the man's fault by all accounts, but I can at least see how it makes him even angrier.

"Ha, you think this poor little nerdy kid is a match for me?　If you don't get hit by surprise, I'm going to beat you up. It's a stupid woman who can't even understand such things.

　.........haha.
　I'm used to being made fun of, and that was fine. It's no use getting angry at every single one of them, and although it hurts, it's not a big deal.
　I can understand how drinking alcohol can make you feel upset and slow down your judgment.
　Combat jobs are often temperamental to begin with.
　But even so, I think there are some things that are least expected of them.

"Don't disparage a woman because she didn't dominate you. You're a small man.

　A blue streak rises in his face. I think vaguely about the addition of colors other than red, I think.

''Well I'm kind, Ole-sama, one shot. I'm going to sink you with one shot, you little shit.

You owe him an apology.

Die!

　A fist closed in.
　It was too late to yawn. No, I slowed it down.
　As an added bonus, I lowered my attack power as fast as I could, and stopped my fist with my left index finger, although it was a bit of an exaggerated performance.

''Na--''

　Astonishment. The gap that arises.

For your kindness, I'm going to respond to your kindness.

　Sinking down in a huff, he slams his right fist into the man's pigeon tail.

''Gah........!

　Don't forget to reduce your defenses. Of course, add or subtract enough not to die.
　When I left quickly, the man crumpled forward and was about to splatter vomit on the ground.

''It's kindness to sink in with one shot, isn't it?

　He wouldn't hear me.
　He held his abdomen and vomited incessantly.
　It wasn't a very pleasant thing to watch.
　You can't expect an apology for this.
　It's a relief that Mira-san doesn't seem to mind.

'Adventurers are in the business of conquering dungeons and giving people a moment's excitement. It's a profession that provides entertainment. Do you think the audience will be able to cheer your party on when they see you in action?

　The adventurer industry has its share of gags, but surprisingly, it's not bad.
　Many people want to see rough dungeon exploits.
　But that doesn't mean they're going to behave in a crude manner, even in their personal lives.

　I memorized his name, rank, and appearance and made a mental note to report him to the Adventurers' Union.
　As a witness, of course. I still have my adventurer's registration card intact, and I can't be ignored.

Let's go.

Yes, darling.

　Mila entangled herself in my arms.
　He's in somewhat of a good mood.
　As we moved away from the square for a bit, a few men who looked like his friends asked, "What's up? He ran up to her. Out of pride, [Heavy Warrior] replied, "Nothing........

''You were hanging a mess?''

　........You noticed. I didn't use it in such a way that they would find out.

''Yes. If I ever speak to you again, you won't know it was me.

Good job.

Mira's face has been seen first, so if you see her, be careful.

You care about me, don't you?

I know I'm strong enough that I don't have to.

No, I'm glad.

　He puts his head on my shoulder.

'I'm happy for you, darling,'

Isn't it about time we stopped doing that?

　Mila seems to enjoy it, but I'm nervous for nothing. And it's embarrassing.

'Uh-huh, I suppose. I prefer name calling too, so let's stop there.

　Then Mira looked at me at close range.

'Thank you for today. It's a dream come true to see you on your day off, Leme.

I'm the one who wants to thank you for everything you've done for me.

Yes. I'm going to be very spoiled today, aren't I?

　She has a few places she wants to go, and today's outing is to go with her.

Be gentle.

No, no.

　Mila laughed very happily and took me by the hand and headed towards her destination.