The fifth day of the month of Saturday. I was currently in front of the eastern gate of the Sinfonia royal capital.
　Made of stone?　Baked stone?　Although I don't know enough about it to understand just by looking at it, the massive and solid wall and the big gate are quite majestic when I look at it again like this.

　Since the barrier wall covering the capital is equipped with a warding magic formula, the gate is said to be open and basically inaccessible to demons.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them.
　This is the first time I've come to the east gate, but I heard it's usually crowded with peddlers and such, but.......Currently, even the number of people guarding the gate is minimal, and it's so quiet that it's hard to believe it's before noon.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it. They say it's going to be a situation.

　As soon as the pocket watch in my hand indicated 11:00 and it was time to meet up with Isis-san, an icicle appeared in front of me, with crushed ice dancing like flower petals, and Isis-san appeared.

''........Kite......hello.
Mr. Isis!　Hello, thank you for coming out today.
''No... but... but... are you sure?　...doesn't bother you...?
I don't think I've ever been bothered by it.

　Isis-san didn't say specifically what was bothering her, but I can imagine from the way she moved her gaze to the flickering and trembling gatekeepers.
　It's like she's worried that she's going to come to the royal capital and cause me trouble.

''I'm sorry for inviting you out of the blue... well, do you remember what I said when you saved me at the Treasure Festival before?''
Uh-huh.

　Hearing the words I told her while smiling, Isis-san nodded with a slightly puzzled look on her face.
　

''So.........but.......I.......if we go to a normal restaurant......''
That's okay. I've thought that through as well.

　Yes, this is something I also realized afterwards, but........Isis-san always wears the magic power of death and unconsciously intimidates the creatures near her.
　So if you were to go to a normal restaurant, the waiters would be frightened, and the other customers would be like that when they were at a distance..............Isis-san wouldn't be able to enjoy herself in such a state.

''So, Isis-san. Let's go for a 'picnic' with me today.
...a picnic?
''Yes. I heard from an acquaintance that there is a hill beyond the east gate where you can see the whole city. I have prepared a lunch box as well.
Don't... bother... you... don't... bother... Kite?

　Yes, what I had in mind for today's day was a picnic.
　The reason is because I thought it would be a good idea for Isis-san to not have to worry about the gazes and reactions of the people around her, and even if she were to confess, it would be good to be alone with her naturally.
　But still, it seems that Isis-san is concerned about me, and she had a worried expression on her face, so I open my mouth with as gentle a smile as possible.

'Rather than being a nuisance it's actually more like I'm getting help from Isis-san.
...What?
You see, I'm so weak that I can't go out of town alone, so I'm thinking about how convenient it would be for you to protect me, Isis-san.
...to protect the kite.
Thank you. Then let's go.
Yes.

　Apparently, my intentions were understood, and Isis-san smiles and nods happily.
　Then me and Isis-san walk out of the east gate and start moving a bit off the street and towards the hills.











''It's nice to have a nice day,''
Well it's been ... well ... warm lately.
Speaking of which, are there seasons in this world ... well, are there warm or cold months?

　While walking up the hill, I asked Isis about this world.
　The current climate is about the temperature of spring in Japan, but do we have four seasons in this world too?

'Well ... yes ... the moon of light ... the warmest ... the moon of heaven ... ... the coolest ... demon world ... is different in every region.
Okay, so you're saying you're in the middle of the weather right now?
Yes.

　Speaking of the 30th of the celestial month, the day I was summoned to this world, the temperature between then and New Year's was at most autumn, so it seems that this world doesn't have as much temperature difference as Japan.
　I'm not afraid of the cold, but I have a tendency to sweat easily and I'm not very good at hot weather, so this world is very comfortable, with temperatures around spring and autumn.

''.........It's good to go out like this once in a while,'' said Isis-san, collecting. And, Isis-san went to various places to collect and so on.
'Well yes but it's been a really long time since I've gone out with anyone. .....
Yeah, what is it...
So ... so ... today I'm so ... so ... happy to have Kite with me.

　Saying that, Isis-san smiles a happy smile, and I was able to recognize again that she's a lovely person who looks good with a smile.
　And Isis-san's cheeks stained with a bit of embarrassment, and she tells me in a small voice as if she were muttering.

''.........well.......kite......even if you hold my hand............. ...okay?
...Yes. Of course.
It's warm.......................

　I smile at Isis, who modestly expresses her hopes, and I gently squeeze her hand.
　The small, soft hand that fit perfectly in mine felt a little cooler than my body temperature, but it soon mixed with my hand's body heat and felt warm.











　We walked for about an hour, chatting happily with Isis, and then we arrived at a large area that could be called a carpet of grass.
　When I moved my gaze to a reasonably high position, I saw the beautiful city of the royal capital reflected in the green earth, a scene that could be described as spectacular.

''It's beautiful,''
''Well it's a nice day today so I can see the royal city better.

　I stand side by side with Ms. Isis at the top of the hill and stare at the landscape below.
　Isis-san is snuggled up to me perfectly, and I can feel the warmth of her body against the faintest of touches, and my nerves are growing larger and larger as I think about what's to come.

''Well, it's about time, let's have lunch!
"...what?　...Yeah.

　Because of the nervousness with which I told her, she couldn't help but raise her voice, and Isis-san nodded her head curiously.
　In front of Isis, I take out a leisure seat or rather a clean cloth from the magic box and lay it on the ground.
　And after confirming that Isis-san is sitting down, I take out my lunch.

U, I'm sorry if I didn't do it well.
'What?　Ka, did Kite....make it for you?
I'm not such a good cook, but I know someone who's a good cook, and I've been learning how to cook... Well, I thought it was my way of thanking you, Isis, so I thought I'd do it myself. .....
Thank you..........

　Yes, actually, this bento was actually made by me........well, I can't make anything difficult, so I managed to make it with Zeke's instructions.
　In the world of creative writing, it's not uncommon for the main character to be an expert cook just because he or she lived alone, but unfortunately, that's not me.
　I've lived alone, but my cooking was limited to stir-frying vegetables and meat with yakiniku sauce, and there's no way I could cook anything elaborate.

　No, experience is a big thing........even if I cook with the same ingredients and the same amount of ingredients, Zeke's cooking is much better than mine.......I need to continue to practice.
　Hmmm...if I had known that the opportunity to serve homemade food to women like this would come, I would have practiced a bit more...but...

Well, I know it might be awkward but I've tasted it properly, so there...
''No... no... Kite... made it for me... so much. ...I'm so ...happy.

　While scratching her head, Isis-san smiled a really happy smile at me as she told me while scratching her head, "Itadakimasu" and then reached for her food.
　Nah, I'm kind of nervous... Zeke said it's done well, but I'm still not sure if it's going to be suitable for Isis-san's mouth.

　Isis-san cuts the egg roll in half, pricks it with a fork and holds it in her small open mouth with one hand.
　Even the way she eats, unlike some idiot (Alice), is feminine and beautiful.

　And after chewing it as if sparingly as possible, Isis-san shed a single tear.

''Eh!　I'm sorry!　Didn't it taste good?
"...No...no...no...no...really...tasty... ...much more ...delicious ...than anything I've ever had.
Mr. Isis.
"...warm inside...happy...

　Saying this, Isis-san bursts into pearly tears.
　Seeing her truly happy with my poor cooking, my heart is warmed by seeing her truly happy from the bottom of my heart.
　And at the same time, I thought........now is the time to tell her.

''.........Ah, Isis-san!
...What?
I need to tell you something...

　I stare straight into Ms. Isis's ruby-beautiful eyes as I realize my voice is shaking with nerves.

　Dear Mom and Dad - I came to the picnic with Miss Isis. But I've already made up my mind. I'm going to confess to Ms. Isis now--I'm going to confess my feelings to her.