The 14th day of the windy month. I decided to go to Isis-san's castle first to thank the people who helped me make a gift for Lilia-san, so I decided to go to Isis-san's residence.
　I'll give Black the music box to Isis-san, Liliwood-san, and Alice when she comes in the evening.

'.........Kite.......welcome......I'm so glad you came....
'I'm sorry to disturb you, but I actually have something for Mr. Isis.
You want to give it to me?

　In spite of my sudden visit, Isis-san welcomed me wholeheartedly and invited me in willingly.
　After apologizing for my sudden visit, I decided to cut to the chase.

　Isis-san doesn't seem to be in the right place, and she tilts her head cotenously with a cute gesture.
　While feeling my heart warmed by her cute behavior, I took out the music box that I made in the image of Isis-san from inside the magic box.

''.......Eh?''
'Mr. Isis has been a great help to me in this matter, and has helped me with my jewelry so please take it, even though it may be poorly done.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yes, sir.

　The gemstone used for the music box in the image of Ms. Isis is not midnight crystal, but ordinary ice crystal and blue diamonds... The reason for using these two gemstones is simple: the image of Ms. Isis is not a deep blue like the ocean, but a blue diamond. No, I thought it was close to the shades of light blue, like snow and ice.
　

'....Kite thank you....I'm so glad....so much. ...I'm glad.
I'm glad you're happy, too.
Kite I love it.

　With faint tears in the corners of her eyes, and a smile that looked happy from the bottom of her heart, Isis-san told me her sweet and happy words of thanks.
　Just seeing those words and the smile on Isis's face was more than enough to make my efforts worthwhile.

　We spent some time chatting over a cup of tea with Isis, and we had a happy time.







　I had only glimpsed the forest city of Yggfresis before, but the image of this city, governed by Mr. Liliwood, seemed to me to be that of a city many times larger than the one in Rigforesia, with a beautiful, powerful sense of nature that could be felt as if it were a reminder of the power of the great outdoors. It's a city.

　And at the base of the huge, heaven-piercing World Tree that towers in the middle of it, Mr. Liliwood apparently lives there.
　When I got a branch of the World Tree, Liliwood came to pick me up at the gate, so I didn't stop by here, but this was the first time I came.
　The place has a majestic appearance that could be described as a temple made of wood, and even though I flew a hummingbird there beforehand, I felt like I would be turned away from the gate on a sudden visit...

　But as expected of Mr. Lilliwood. When I told my name to a gatekeeper at the entrance, he greeted me very politely and showed me to a large reception room.
　From the walls to the furniture, the room, which was unified with all wooden construction, had an indescribably tasteful feeling, and it reminded me of a temple or something, and I think it's not necessarily a mistake.
　It's no wonder that the people of this city regard Liliwood-san as an object of faith and a god...........so this solemn feeling is understandable.

''........I'm sorry, Kite. I'm sorry for the wait.''
Oh, no, no, it's my pleasure to inform you.

　As I'm drinking the fragrant tea with the sweetness of fruit served in the reception room, Liliwood-san appears, and I stand up and take a bow.
　I've heard that Lilliwood-san is a very busy person, and I was prepared to wait quite a bit, but thankfully, she seems to have given me quite a bit of priority when she came to me.

''So, how did you do this time?　I understand that you have something to do but if I can help you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Oh, no, I'm not here to ask for a favor, I'm here to thank you.
....for...?

　Apparently he wasn't expecting those words, and Lilliwood-san asks me back with a strange expression on her face.
　While smiling at Lilliwood-san, I take out a music box with the image of Lilliwood-san from the magic box.

　The gemstone I used for this music box is an olive green peridot - a gemstone with a hue like fresh green leaves, which I think is perfect for Lilliwood.
　The song is a powerful, resonant, deep song that is reminiscent of the great outdoors, which also fits Mr. Liliwood's image....Alice really does a good job.

''.........Uh.......Kite?　If I'm not mistaken it's a music box, isn't it?'
''Yes. Mr. Lillywood has been a great help to me in this matter, and I wanted to at least thank you for your help...
"Oh, uh...

　Mr. Lilliwood looks at the music box that is offered to him, and he looks puzzled and somewhat troubled.
　At the same time that I feel uneasy about whether she wouldn't have liked it, Liliwood-san opens her mouth with a puzzled look on her face.

''........Kite-san. Didn't you have the wrong person to give it to?　I'm not helping you in any way that you can thank me for, you know?
'No, not at all!　Mr. Lillywood made it really good for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
''But ... but ... since we took the trouble to make it ... if there's a good woman out there, it would be better to give it to her. Do you have any?　I am a 'tree' so to speak. I don't think I'm worthy of such a lovely item...'

　You can tell from Liliwood-san's tone that she is being very reserved, but.......this music box was made for Liliwood-san, so there is no other choice but to give it to her, and if you do that, it would be rude to Liliwood-san and her partner.
　It's true that Liliwood-san is a spirit of the World Tree, but even if you say you're a tree with a figure that's almost identical to a human being.......

'Well I think Miss Lillywood is a beautiful and wonderful woman, but...'

No, really, with all my heart, I do.
"What?　

　When I straightforwardly tell her that the words I told her are from my heart, Liliwood-san's cheeks turn a little red and a troubled expression appears on her face again.

''.......Yes.
Yes, sir.
"...you're kind of a mess, aren't you?
"...what?　What is it?

　Mr. Lilliwood, who receives the music box from me with a look of resignation, speaks with a lightly bitter smile, and I nod my head, not understanding the meaning of his words.
　I don't understand the meaning of those words, but I nod my head and say, "Lilliwood-san smiles with a somewhat amused smile and continues to speak.

''........I can understand why Isis likes you.......and that's what I mean.''
...?
''Fufufu, no, don't worry about it.......Thank you for the music box. I'm very pleased with your thoughtfulness, Kite.
Oh, yes.

　I didn't quite understand what he meant, but I guess it's good that Liliwood-san seems to be enjoying himself... or rather, Liliwood-san smiles like this.
　I think her usual gentle smile is nice, but I think it's much more attractive when she's smiling like this with a joyful smile on her face.

''........I can't just let her leave like this, can I? Kite, it's not much, but I'll have lunch prepared for you, so please go and eat.''
Well, then, I'll take you up on your offer.
'Yes. Oh, and ... this way, please.
...Is this a flower?

　When I heard Lilliwood's words about having lunch, it was just lunchtime and I was hungry, so I decided to let him spoil me.
　Then, Lilliwood-san asked me if it was spatial magic.　A green ripple appeared in the air, and he took out a small pink flower from it and handed it to me.

''........This flower has a flower language that says it brings happiness. I think it's perfect for you.''
Oh, thank you.
''Well, I still have a few more things to process, so I'll take my leave now I'll be back to face you when I've finished my lunch.
Sure. Good luck with your work.
"Thank you.

　Mr. Lilliwood's back seemed somewhat happy as he said that and left.

　Dear Mom and Dad - I gave Mr. Isis and Mr. Liliwood a music box to thank them for their help. And in a way, I guess you could say it's a big change, but after talking to them like this today, I feel like I've gotten to know Mr. Lillywood a little better than I did before.