After Zeke's confession, we became clear lovers.
　But that doesn't mean that the way we treat each other is going to change abruptly, and after drinking tea and continuing to chat, we get up to resume our walk in the forest.

　Earlier, Zeke-san was walking in front of me and I was following behind him, but this time we start walking next to each other.
　Maybe it's because we're now so close, but I can smell a nice citrusy scent wafting from Zeke.
　Is it perfume?　

　As we walked for a while, Zeke-san's hand unexpectedly touched mine, and then my hand was slowly grabbed.

''........Eh?''
This is the least we can do for each other...
Yes!

　Surprisingly soft hands - maybe I was a little warmer than him, but Zeke-san's hands were a little cooler than mine.
　The small hands that fit perfectly in mine were cute and I could realize that Zeke-san was a woman.

''It's.......kind of nice. This kind of........''
...holding hands?
It's partly that, but it's also the fact that I'm here, walking 'next to' you, Kite, that makes me feel like I'm close to you.
"...Mr. Zeke.

　Hearing Zeke's words with a happy look on his cheeks, I tighten my grip on his hand a little more.
　Our feelings seem to be firmly communicating, and Zeke squeezes back the same way I do.
　It's not the tension that burns hot, but the tension that slowly and gradually raises my body temperature, and at the same time, the happiness of being with Zeke like this gets stronger with each step I take.










　With me sleeping in the middle of the walk and a confession to make, we resumed our stroll later than I had expected, and when the sky started to turn red, I was surprised to see that it was already that time.
　

　When I returned to the city of Rigforesia with Zeke-san, I let go of the hand I was holding from embarrassment, and when I reached Ray-san and Fia-san's house, it looked like they were just getting ready for dinner.
　Ray-san and Fia-san look at us when they come back and tell us with a smile that they're back. Is it just my imagination that they look like they're having a great time?

　Since it would take a little longer to prepare dinner, I was allowed to take a bath first to get cleaned up.
　It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who's interested in this kind of thing.

　It's a good idea to have a cypress bath at Ray-san and Fia-san's house; the scent of the wood is pleasant and soothes your tired body.
　The large, luxurious baths in Lilia's house are good, but these familiar-sized baths are also good.

　After I get in, Zeke takes a bath as well, and then we gather in the dining room for dinner.
　Fear prepared a beautiful dish, decorated like a large flower, and if you look closely, you can see that it's made of vegetables and thinly sliced meat, and has the feel of a carpaccio.
　However, the size of the dish is very large, and various types of vegetables and meat seem to have been used, so it seems to be somewhat of a luxurious experience.

''........It's an amazingly beautiful dish.
It's called the Flower of Rigforesia. It's called the Flower of Rigforesia and it's a speciality of the region.
N..............................
Mr. Zeke?

　Fia-san tells me that it's a dish named Rigforesia's Flower, and when I'm admiring the beauty of its appearance.......for some reason, Zeke-san turns red and looks as if he has seen something unbelievable.
　He calls out his name while tilting his head at that strange appearance, but apparently he doesn't seem to hear it because of his surprise, and Zeke-san mutters while moving his gaze towards Fia-san.

''Wha........why.......when?''
'What?　When... hey, Ray.
'Oh, how many years do you think we've been Zeke's parents?　I knew it the moment I came home and saw your face.
''~~!

　To Zeke's words, which were muttered in a stupor, Ray-san and Fia-san replied with a scowling expression.

''........Well, what do you mean?''
Oh, I know!　You don't know about this, Miyama-kun. This dish called "Rigforesia flower" is a dish that is eaten during certain celebrations in this city.
Oh, are we celebrating?
Yeah, I guess that means we're celebrating Zeke and Miyama.
What?

　I asked, not understanding the situation, and Fia-san and Ray-san answered me with a smile, but.......what?　
　It's too soon........because it happened just a few hours ago, and we let go of our hands before we entered the city......well, as expected of parents, they saw the change in Mr. Zeke right away. .

　As I feel my face turn red at their words that tell me that I can see it all through.......Zeke's shoulders pull and tremble, and even his ears turn red.

''Just because........that's why.......this dish.......isn't it a dish to be eaten at a 'wedding celebration'!
What?

　Hearing Zeke's words with a bright red face, I couldn't help but let out a shout as well.
　Yeah, a certain celebration........a wedding!　No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Yeah?　I don't mind, we're going to get married eventually, aren't we?
What?　Oh, well, that's....
Or does Zeke think there's a chance he'll break up with Miyama?
It's not...well...oh, it's impossible...but...
So it's all good then!
Uh-uh.

　The two people who tell you with a big smile on their faces tell you, and Zeke-san blushes to the point that he is about to get steamy, and he sits down with his hands covering his face.
　It's not that I don't want to break up with you at all, but still, I can understand your embarrassment.
　 .........

　And after Ray-san looks at Zeke-san who has sat down, he turns to me and gives me a serious look.

''........Miyama-kun.
'What?　Oh, yes!
"...Zeke is a really important daughter to us. I know you'll be fine but I want you to be happy.
Yes. I mean, I'm still inexperienced and unreliable, but I'm going to work hard and not only be able to help Zeke, but I'm going to be able to support him.
''~~!

　While being exposed to the gaze of a father's strong feelings, I still look firmly into Ray-san's eyes and return the words.
　 Let's try to be present.........

Yeah. I knew it was good to have you with Zeke.
Okay, enough of this guy talk let's eat!　I'm especially proud of today's.

　Hearing my words, Ray-san huffs and smiles calmly, her expression breaking down.
　Perhaps sensing the end of the conversation, Fia-san suggested we sit down in a cheerful voice, and I followed her suggestion.
　Zeke, too, stood up, though his face remained red, and took a seat next to me.

''Well that's it, Miyama-kun!
'What?　Yes?
"...Again, the room is completely soundproofed. And the 'replacement sheets' are in the drawer next to the bed. Also, I'll adjust the magic tool in the tub so that it can be used properly even in the middle of the night, so you can use it to your heart's content--buh-heh!
I'm going to ask you to die... once.

　Where did the fatherly expression from earlier disappear, Zeke punched away with tremendous force at Mr. Ray, who said something outrageous with a completely erotic father's face.
　There are blue streaks on his forehead and his eyes are completely set.......he seems to be angrier than ever before.

'Well, wait, Zeke ... why do you draw your sword ... what?　What?　Hmm--Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

　Then, in the midnight rigforesia, Mr. Ray's loud scream was a wooden spirit.

　Dear Mother, Father - the fact that you and Zeke-san had become lovers was instantly revealed to Ray-san and Fia-san. But why would Ray-san also act in an unnecessary.......If it wasn't for that thing - he's a good father.