This is the first date with Kuro since we became lovers. I was often nervous, and I was frequently thrilled by Kuro's unexpected reactions.
　Kuro said that the scenery I've seen so far looks sparkling, and it's the same for me, with him next to me. That alone made the familiar view of the royal capital look more beautiful than usual.
　Eating out in the street, window shopping, and even taking a break from eating, I felt soft and warm... Ah, I can truly feel that this is what happiness is all about.

　But the good times are fleeting, and before you know it, the setting sun is lighting up the city with a glowing reddish hue, telling you that the end of this day and time is near.
　I can't help but feel helplessly lonely when I think that this happy date time will soon be over.

　The same is true for Kuro, who is walking next to me, as well, intertwining our fingers together and squeezing my so-called lover's hand.

I have to go to a place from now on, Kuro, that I really want to go.
Where do you want to go?
Yeah, but it's kind of far away, but...
All right, I'll take you there. Where?

　When I spoke to Kuro, who had a sad expression on his face, in as calm a voice as possible, he replied that he would take me where I wanted to go, while tilting his head.

''I want to go to the riverbank where Kuro and I had a barbecue before, if that's okay with you?''
'What?　Umm, yeah. That's okay but ... if you go there this time of year, the light tree won't light up, will it?
Yeah, it's okay ... can you do it?
Yes, of course!

　The tree I saw before that stores magic power and glows once a month in a cycle... it's certainly a shame that I can't see the light tree, but it's not the light tree I'm after this time.
　He tells Black that, and Black nods, and his black jacket turns into a large wing shape.

　And instead of putting his hands under his armpits as before, Black gently hugs me from behind and slowly moves his wings.
　Fluffily and gently, my body floats up and the cityscape drifts lower and lower.
　We move to our destination, feeling Kuro's warmth on our backs as we gaze at the beautiful reddish-red cityscape.











　When we reach the riverbank, Black tucks his wings back into his jacket and stretches out slowly.

"Hmm... the wind feels nice.
Indeed.

　There was a faint breeze on the riverbank, gently caressing his cheek along with the smell of grass and trees, which was very pleasant.

'So what did you want to come here for, Kite?'
Well actually I was actually going to confess to Black here.
"Huh?

　Hearing my words with a smile on his face, Black rolls his eyes with a scowl.
　Yes, when I was planning the date plan at the beginning, I was thinking of visiting this place for the last time to confess to Kuro.
　I've been thinking about it for a while now, but I still wanted to come back to this place with you, because this place is so....

This place means a lot to me. It's the place where Black saved me from myself and gave me the courage to look forward.
Mr. Kite.

　The location was perfect, but the timing of the situation was also perfect.
　I met Kuro when I could see the sunset, so I was grateful for the unexpected coincidence around here.

''At first I wondered why I got involved in summoning the heroes, I thought it was a nuisance.
Ugh, I'm sorry.
But now I'm really, really grateful.
What?

　If I'm going to be honest with you, at first I was filled with anxiety. In my head, I fooled myself into thinking it was like a light novel, but a strange place, a culture I'd never seen before, people I didn't know...to be frank, I was scared.
　But that was really only the first time, and now I'm truly grateful to be involved in the summoning of a brave man.

You may have noticed, Black, but a lot of things happened to me in the past, and I've always kept myself in a shell. I was a helpless, weak person who only tried desperately to make up for the outside, always making excuses to myself and running away.
....
When I first met Black, I thought he was a weird guy.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

　Black responds to my words, scratching his head, with a wry smile.
　The air is never bad, it's itchy, and yet it's very comfortable.

"Pushy and unpredictable... and yet you seemed to know everything about me, giving me the words I wanted, when I wanted them... and reaching out to my heart.
I didn't do anything great. I just gave you a little push, Kite.
That really made me happy. I've been stuck in my seat and couldn't move, but it pushed me back, and made me more positive to do my best again. If I hadn't met Kuro, I'm sure I'd still be down on my knees today.

　These are truly heartfelt words.
　I owe my salvation to having met Kuro. If the greatest misfortune in my life is the death of my parents, the greatest good fortune I have had is that I met Kuro.

His smile has always supported me and made me feel that he has always been there for me.
...Kite?
Thank you so much, Black. For meeting me, for saving me and for saving me and I want to continue to be there for you with your smile.
Ah!

　When I told you that much, I grabbed Black's hand and pulled him to me and held his slender body tightly.

So, once again I want to say something. I love you, Black, I love you. Truly, sincerely........
Ah....kite....kun.

　I look firmly into Kuro's beautiful eyes as I tell him my thoughts, and he looks at me with tears in his eyes and hugs me back tightly.
　I feel the warmth of our hearts connecting deeply with each other, and then Kuro slowly tells me in a voice with tears in it.

Well it's my turn to say... thank you.
Black?
I was trying to raise you, Kite, and help you... but meeting you really saved my life.

　With tears in his eyes, Kuro buries his face in my chest as he continues to speak with all his heart.


....
If I hadn't met Kite, I would have given up... I would have never gotten the things I wanted, the things I wanted, but the things I did want... Kaito-kun gave me this. I was hoping Kaito-kun would find the treasure for me, but I was the one who got the treasure.
...Black.

　I could feel Kuro's thoughts and affection for me in a way that hurt. And in the same way, I'm confident that my feelings for Kuro are being conveyed to him.
　I'm convinced, as if it's only natural, that Kuro and I have a strong bond with each other.

I'd like to thank you, Kite, for meeting me. The best thing that could ever happen to me is that you met me, you fell in love with me, and I met you, Kite.
I feel the same way. I'm really glad I met Black.
Mr. Kite.
...Black.

　We don't need to say another word; our faces are close together, as if we are drawn to each other, and our lips are perfectly pressed together.
　As if to say that there was no room for error, our bodies were close together, and the shadows stretching into the sunset were one.

　I don't know how long we've been doing this, but we savor a moment of happiness that feels like an instant before the sun sets, and then neither of us lets go of our lips.
　A silver thread hangs between Black's and my mouth, a clear indication that we've been kissing each other for a long time.

'.........Kite. I'm not ready to leave you, Kaito-kun. I want to be able to feel Kaito-kun for even one second longer.
"...I don't want to let Black go either. So, let's just let it be for a while longer...
Yes.
...Black.
Mr. Kite.
"I love you.

　Dear Mom, Dad - the greatest miracle of my life that came to me in another world is now truly a sure thing. The warmth I feel all over my body and the love that boils in my heart, and I'm sure that the future I'm going to walk with this beloved lover in the future will be - I'm sure it will be full of happiness.