It's been about an hour since Lilia-san left, looking out of character, and now I'm walking the streets of Rigforesia by myself.
　After Lilia-san and Luna Maria-san left, Ray-san and Fia-san seemed to have regained their composure and offered to show us around the city with a strangely high level of tension.
　In the event that you're not a fan of this, you're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. ...
　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who's concerned about Lilia and Luna Maria, so I told her it's okay to go and check on them since I'm just strolling around the neighborhood.

　It's a good thing that I did so, but I don't know this Rigforesia well enough to go to a strange place, so I'm trying to wander around the neighborhood without going too far.
　I'm sure you'll find that the town is very lively and bustling with activity since the Treasure Trove Festival is coming up tomorrow...it's the eve of the festival, and there are a few couples here and there. If only the rear end exploded....

　However, although I knew it, it's not very tasteless to be alone in this atmosphere.
　It would be nice if you could at least find someone you know, but unfortunately, I don't know anyone in this place...

Ahhhh!
Huh?
It's Mr. Kite Cun!
"Huh?

　I heard a loud voice and turned around to see a familiar pink-blonde haired elf who looked less than 50cm.......roughly around 30cm.

''........Raz-san!
Long time no see~

　I met a young girl from the fairy tribe when Kuro invited me to a barbecue earlier, Rasulia-san, a family member of Kuro's, flits around me with a smiling, bright smile and small wings.

''It's been a while. It's odd to see you here. Is Raz-san at the Treasure Festival too?''
''Yes - there's a forest of fairy folk here, too, so there are plenty of razzle-dazzle friends.
I see, but it's good to see you again.
Raz is happy to see Mr. Kaitkun too!

　By the way, Raz-san has been calling me "Kite Kun-san" for some time now, but he said that Kuro called me Kite-kun, so he added Mr. there... of course I corrected him, but he never corrected me.

'Aya?　What's going on, Kite Kun-san, have you become cooler?
What?
'I don't know, but it's fluffy and warm near Mr. Kaitkun. Hmmm. I feel a bit like Shalovanal-sama.
White gave me his blessing, but...
'Ahhhh, that's right. Shalovanal-sama is the god of the world, so Kaitokun-san, who received Shalovanal-sama's blessing, is loved by the world. That's why Kaitokun-san's magical power is so comfortable for the fairy Laz, who was born from nature~
Oh, I didn't know it worked that well.

　I've never understood the effect of White's blessing, but it seems that his blessing has the effect of making this world love me, and for a fairy born from nature in this world, the magic I wear is a comforting thing.
　It is said that bathing in the forest has a relaxing effect, and it may be similar to that.

You're not going to be able to find out if you're alone, Raz-san?
No - I'm here with Noin.
With Mr. Noin?
'Yes, sir. Noyn was depressed, and I came for a change of scenery~
Depressed, Mr. Noin, what's going on?
Look at that.
...What is that........

　In response to my question, I looked in the direction Raz-san pointed, and I saw a black armor sitting on the edge of the road with his knees in a so-called (so-called) gymnastic position.
　That's definitely Noin-san, but... what on earth is the situation?　I mean, how do you sit in gymnasium in armor?

How did that happen?
"Well, since Kaitkun taught me how to make Otouf-san's, Noonen was very enthusiastic about it. At first Ayn-san was going to make it, but this time he was determined to make it himself.
"Mmm-hmm.
That's something I've been working on day in and day out, and I used to mumble about 'not being smooth enough' or 'not being deep enough.'
That's a hell of an obsession, isn't it?

　Mr. Noin seems to be very particular about Japanese food, and he has been trying to make delicious tofu without compromise.
　I see, he said he would come back to share his tofu with us when he was finished, but he never came to visit us because he wasn't satisfied with the quality of the product.
　I don't know Noin-san that well yet, but I know he's a big Japanese food fan, and I guess he wasn't convinced by the half-heartedness of the food.

'So, then, Raz and Ahto-kun are also concerned about Mr. Otouf. But Noin wouldn't let them eat until they were satisfied with what they were getting. But Raz wanted to try it, so I asked Ayn-san to make it for him.
I'm sure Mr. Ayn will make it in no time at all.
'Yes, sir. They made it right away and I ate it with Ahto-kun. Achtung said it was 'tasteless,' but the raz was soft and tender and very tasty, Mr. Otouf.

　I don't know if Raz is a vegetarian, or if it's a tribal thing, but he can't eat any meat at all.
　When I think back, I remember that he ate only vegetables at the barbecue.
　Anyway, it seems that tofu made of soybeans was very tasty for Raz-san.

That's why. Noin came in just in time to tell me that Mr. Otouf had finished it.
Hmm....
'So I saw Raz and the others eating Mr. Othoff, and they were so confident in Mr. Othoff, who made it, that they said, 'No matter how much you're Master Ain, it's not going to be any better than what I made.'
How reckless!

　In other words, Noin-san seems to have challenged that monster maid, although she didn't intend it that way.
　It's no good. No matter how much I try to favor Noin-san, I can't imagine a future where I can beat that Ayn-san.

I am sorry. Please let me continue to eat this tofu in the future,'' she began to cry.''

　You broke my heart!　The confidence I had in myself was shattered to pieces!
　

That's just too pathetic, if you ask me.
''Ain-san was also just listening to Raz and the others' request and didn't mean to abuse Noin. So he was comforting Noin with a rare look of annoyance.

　This may sound very rude, but I can't imagine that Ayn-san was confused.
　Well, that's how unexpected Noin-san's depression must have been for her.
　That's why Raz-san invited him to the Treasure Trove Festival for a change of pace, and that's how they got to where they are now.

　After hearing Raz-san's story, I approached Noin-san, who was sitting down, and called out to her in a confused manner.

I'm sure you're not the only one. It's been a long time.
........Miyama-san?　Ah, yes.
Well, Mr. Raz.
...What...?
........I had a rather reassuring image of Noin-san, but.......
"...this happens sometimes. Once it starts to sink in, it doesn't get better.

　I'm not going to be able to get it right.
　Indeed, if you ask me, she seems to have a strong sense of responsibility, so it seems to me that if she lets her self-loathing get the better of her, it will drag on for a long time.
　

'Well, well, Raz-san told me about it, but it's just that Ain-san is too outrageous. I'm sure Noin-san's tofu is just as delicious as his...
Well then, try it.
"Huh?
You'll know the difference once you try it.
Oh, uh... yes.

　I tried to cheer up the depressed Noyn-san by saying something that I didn't know if it would be a follow-up.
　Thinking that it was a mistake to compete with that monstrous person in the first place, and that the tofu made by Noin-san, who is obsessed with Japanese food, must be delicious, I called out to her while thinking that Noin-san took out a magic box and held out two types of tofu to me.

"The one on the right is made by Ayn-sama and the one on the left is me.......Compared to Ayn-sama's, my tofu is just like garbage.
....

　Under pressure from the very downer atmosphere, we tried each tofu.
　The tofu on the right, it's amazing.......it's smooth and doesn't catch on the tongue, and the taste is so refined and elegant that even I can tell it's a top quality product. Ayn-san, did you make this in one shot?　How much of a monster is this?
　The tofu on the left is very homemade and has a warm and gentle taste.
　Huh?　But this is....

''Well, as far as I'm concerned, I prefer the tofu on the left, but...''
...What?
I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't know how good or bad tofu is. However, the tofu on the right is indeed very elegant and tasty, but for me, it tastes like home, doesn't it?　I prefer the tofu on the left, which is rustic and gentle.
Oh, really?

　After hearing my impressions, Noin-san still looks up from her face, as if she can't believe it, and turns to me.

''Yes, it's really good. ''I would eat it every day.''
Huh?

　When I told her my honest opinion, Noin-san suddenly made a strange sound and stood up at once.
　Huh?　What's going on?　I get the feeling you're upset about something, but...

'Mimi, mimi, Miyama-san!　Yeah, yeah, yeah, I mean, does that mean, um, wow, you want to drink my miso soup or... yeah, is that what you mean?
'........miso soup?　Yes, if it's miso soup made by Noin, that sounds great and I'd love to have it.
''~~!

　Miso soup made with this tofu. Yeah, Noin-san is a Japanese food party, and if you can make such a good tofu, you must be a good cook, so if it's not a nuisance, I'd love to drink it.

'Wait, wait a minute!　And since this is the first time I've heard such a thing from your lordship, and I can't keep up with my understanding...
Oh, no, I'm not forcing you to do anything.
''I, no, wow, I don't dislike Miyama-san by any means, and when I spoke to her before, I felt fondly that she was a very kind person... but, well, I don't think we know much about each other yet!
'What?　Oh, yes. That's certainly true.

　Yeah?　What the hell is Mr. Noin talking about?　So you're not comfortable serving a home-cooked meal to someone you don't know well?
　I was just thinking that if it's okay with you, Noin-san, I'd like to try it, but I don't want to force you to eat it at all.

Um, Mr. Noin. I don't need you to be so concerned, but if you can't, just say you can't.
I think Miyama-san is a wonderful person, and I've been alive for a long time now, so I thought it was time to think about it, but, please, just give me some time!　Well, let me start with that 'correspondence' area first!
"...correspondence?　Yeah, that's not a problem, but...

　Huh?　Why are we suddenly talking about starting a correspondence or something like that?　You said earlier that you didn't know each other very well, and I wonder if that's the relationship?
　In summary, it seems that they are going to deepen the friendship first, and then serve you a home-cooked meal.
　It's a good thing that Noin was born in the Taisho era, or perhaps the means to deepen friendship with your partner is to communicate through correspondence.
　It's a good idea to use a letter to communicate with each other, because it's just when I came to this world that I had too much time on my hands.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time with us.
Oh, yes. My pleasure.
'Oh, um, so, well, I have a few things to do, then!　Shall we excuse you!

　After Noin-san told him that quickly, he left at a great pace.
　I'm not sure, but anyway, is it right that Noin-san got better?

Mr. Noyn, you looked very confused, I don't know what's going on.
'Raz doesn't really know. But I'm glad to see you're feeling better~
Yes.
'Yes!　Thank you, Mr. Kaitkun - thank you!

　I nodded my head with Raz about Noin-san who left.

　Dear Mom, Dad -- the day before the Treasure Festival, we met up with some unexpected people. Later on, something strange happened in the flow of our conversation--we ended up communicating with each other.

























　There are two shadows staring at the figures of Kaito and Rasulia, who are tilting their heads, from a little distance.

''Well what do you think?　Aoi-senpai.
As far as you're concerned, there's something wrong with the other side?　I know you said you were Japanese, but maybe you have a very old-fashioned way of thinking.

　Aoi and Youna, who happened to pass by in the middle of a stroll and were watching the series of exchanges, mutter with a somewhat dumbfounded expression.

''I mean, why are you Miyama-senpai. I'm not embarrassed by that reaction, but rather, I'm confused.
'No, you wouldn't notice it in a normal conversation, but you can't expect Miyama-san to notice it when she's interacting with someone who can't see her expression in her armor...'
Isn't Miyama-senpai supposed to have an absurdly keen sense of emotion due to his sensory magic?
If you don't know the difference between "like" and "love" when you read it, you won't be able to...

　The two men, who are conversing with each other with a resigned expression, are approached by Rage Hurt, who is acting as their guide.

''Hm?　Stop, what's going on?
No, it's nothing.
Yeah, I just witnessed a bit of a natural womanizer, that's all.
...Yeah?