It was early in the morning of the fourth day in the Kingdom of Hydra. I had come to see Mitsunaga-kun off in front of the city gate.

''Thank you for coming to see me off, Miyama-san. I'm sorry, we didn't end up being able to talk much.
No, no, it can't be helped. Mitsunaga-kun is busy playing the part of a brave man, and by the way, I saw your speech yesterday, and it was very impressive.
'Thank you. I'm still not as good as Mr. Miyama, but I'll do my best, little by little.

　Strange?　It sounded like Mitsunaga-kun just said something funny like that, like he was no match for me, right?
　No, I'm sure I heard wrong. It's not like Mitsunaga-kun is my opponent or anything.

I'm going to ask you again, just to make sure you're aware of the fact that Mitsunaga-kun... did he just say he's not good enough to be my enemy?
'What?　Ah, yes. After all, Mr. Miyama-san has been in contact with the Sixth King, and even has the Phantom King under his control, and he is already one of the most powerful people in the world.
''No, no, it's not that big of a deal ... especially the Phantom King.
...What?

　It seems that Mitsunaga has heard a lot of rumors about me through Princess Cattleya, and it seems that he really thinks I'm tremendous.
　But that's a big misunderstanding. It's the people around me that are amazing, not me. I'm a mediocre... mediocre... mediocre... can't I just say mediocre?　I think I'm starting to torture myself, but...

　As it was, while I was chatting with Mitsunaga-kun for a while, Princess Cattleya, who had finished her preparations for departure, approached me.

''Thank you so much, Miyama-sama, for your help in this matter. If it weren't for Miyama-sama's presence, we would have been at quite a disadvantage.
Oh, no, it was only the Phantom King who saved him...
Yes, please tell the Phantom King that I was truly grateful to him as well.
I understand.

　I didn't know it, but it seems that when the brave men get attacked, it can be a big problem.
　But this time, Alice moved quickly, and everyone, including the mastermind, was able to get to them quickly, which really helped Princess Cattleya's position.

''Well then, Miyama-sama. We'll take our leave now. I sincerely hope that we can meet again.
I'd like you to have a safe journey, too, sir.
I'm sure Miyama-san is going through a lot of trouble, but please do your best.
Yeah. Mitsunaga, good luck as the hero.
'Yes!　So long!

　With that voice, the waiting carriage starts to move, Mitsunaga-kun gives a big wave, Princess Cattleya gives a small bow and leaves, and I see them off.
　After Mitsunaga's group disappeared from sight, I walked towards the city and spoke to Alice while I was there.

'Alice, Princess Cattleya says thank you.
'I have zero interest in it at all - I wouldn't have helped you if it wasn't for Mr. Kite.
Still, it's a big help to me so thank you again from me.
Well, you're welcome...

　When I expressed my thanks to her as well, Alice returned the words with a slightly shy voice before disappearing.









　Now, after reaching the goal of seeing off Mitsunaga-kun and the others, it's time for the date with Fate-san that I had promised.
　While thinking about where to go around, I meet up with Fate-san in front of the inn.

"Kai-chan~. Nice to meet you today~
Yes.
I got it!　Then we're off!

　Fate-san didn't seem to be dressed any differently than usual, but she seemed to be in a very good mood, and with a smile on her face, she raised one hand and started walking with me towards the city.
　One step, two steps, three steps and advance with the feet......Fate-san suddenly stopped.

''.........shimdo.
What's the matter with you?

　I've only taken three steps!　He's starting to get covered up already!　You could try a little harder!
　When I turn a dumbfounded eye on Fate-san, whose tension has plummeted to an understandable degree, she glances at me and opens her mouth.

'Kai-chan, I'd like to discuss things with you, but.......how about we make out in the room, or merge?'
Reject!
'Ehhhhhh, that's the thing. I lose a lot of energy in sunlight.
It's all right. You're not a vampire, you're a god.

　I shuddered to think that I had learned the arrows yesterday, but after all, Fate was Fate.
　When I let out a big sigh, Fate-san looked a little thoughtful and then opened her hands to look at me.

''Well, then!　Kai-chan, give me a piggyback ride!
'Rejected. Rejected.
Ew.

　The sight of her was very cute, but I decided to dismiss it because it was hard to carry her around the entire date.

"Ugh, I can't walk then, it's so hard!
"...how lazy are you...
'Oh, I failed. I shouldn't have left the cushions behind if this was going to happen...
Huh.

　I was dismayed to see Fate-san who began to spoil her fast, but if I think back, Fate-san usually travels on a flying cushion and I hardly ever see her walking.
　

　I let out a big sigh again, but since the date can't go on like this, I decide to give her the cushions I had prepared as a gift first, although the order changes.

''........I can't help it. I was actually going to give it to you last, but........
Yeah?　What?
Here, I have a present for you, Miss Fate.
'Oh, oh!

　While saying that, I took out from the magic box a cushion that ruins people by Alice.......in short, a soft cushion.
　When Fate-san sees it, her eyes widen and she stares at me with sparkling eyes.

''Ku, a cushion!　Kai made a cushion for me....
I didn't know what Mr. Fayette liked, so this is what I came up with.
'Ugh, I'm so happy-- What?　Oops....let me tell you something, Kai. I'm still very picky about cushions, you know. If you think you can satisfy me with a half-hearted cushion, you're mistaken!

　I was about to say I was happy for a moment, but it seems that I have some kind of weird pride about the cushion, and Fate-san declared with a serious face to regain her mind.
　The way she looks is so cute that I can't help but giggle.

''I'm sure it's okay.......this is the 'cushion that ruins people' that was so popular in the world I was in.
That sounds fabulous!　I'm going to lose it!　You can't get away with it!　Isn't that great!
...No, that's not the right reaction.

　I'm not sure why she's so happy about being ruined............................later on, don't worry. You were a bad goddess from the moment I met you. I'm not reversing that assessment in the slightest.
　Anyway, Fate-san seemed to be interested in this cushion and took it from me.......and then opened her eyes.

''Wha, what~?　This cushion..........how soft it is. Huh, it's like my fingers are being sucked into it when I touch it!
There's a lot of little beads in it, and it's very soft.
'Whoa!　Great, Kai!　This is great........let's see.......

　The quintessential cushion that ruins people. It was frighteningly effective on the spoiled goddess, and Fate-san happily touched the cushion around, and after a little while, she jumped on it after deploying a jutsu that looked like a state preservation magic.

''Aaaaahhhhhh~ amazing.
....

　

'Kai-chan this is the best.......thanks~'
I'm glad you liked it.
'Yes, you're still wonderful, Kai - I love you so much - how about I give you a kiss in return?'
No, thank you.
You don't have to make a quick decision to refuse!

　I'm sure you're more covered up than you've ever been.　Well, well, I guess that's how much he liked me, but...........okay.

　Dear Mom, Dad - My date with Fate has begun, and Fate was Fate, after all. The order of the day changed and I had to give her a gift first, but for now - I'm glad she liked it.