373-Is there a date like this...






 A tussle with Ms. Pandora? was there, and fortunately or unfortunately, a good amount of time had passed, so I decided to take a look at Lilia-san's condition.
 There were several beautiful dress-like clothes lined up in front of the wall, and Lilia-san had her arms crossed while looking at the soles.

''........Lilia-san?''
'Oh, Mr. Kite. Sorry it took so long.
No, something seems to be bothering you.
Yes, we've narrowed down our choices, but there's still a little too much to choose from and we're trying to decide which one to buy.

 That being said, I take a look at the clothes laid out in order.
 There are about 10 outfits...certainly a bit much. The Sixth King Festival is seven days long, and if the goal is to wear it for the Sixth King Festival, the maximum number of clothes is seven.
 Of course, there is a way to buy them all and wear the remaining three outfits in your personal life, but.......Lilia-san's character probably doesn't want to waste money like that.
 I think it's because she thinks of it like she only needs what she needs, that's why she's having trouble deciding which ones to buy.

 While thinking about that, I look at the clothes one by one again. All of them certainly look good on Lilia-san, so it's hard to decide which one is best for her.
 I'm not sure if I can give you any good advice since you are in trouble, but I don't know if I can give you any good advice because I don't know much about women's clothing.
 So, I decided to simply tell them what I thought.

'.........hmmm. In my personal opinion, I like these clothes and such.

 The outfit, which was based on white and interwoven with golden threads to the extent that it wasn't too flashy, would look good on Lilia-san, who has blonde hair and blue eyes.
 I think a chic, black style would be good, but I think white would look good on Lilia-san.

''I'm sure Lilia-san would look good no matter which one she wears, but I still think I'm perfect for this kind of neat and clean Lilia-san's image.
'Oh, well, ah, thank you but you'll have to wait a little longer. I'll make a decision soon.
There's no need to rush.

 Lilia-san replied to my words, blushing a little, and picked out each piece of clothing as she went.
 It's a good thing that you can't get away with it.

 As I watched Lilia-san, who was seriously choosing clothes, smiling, I heard the sound of the shop door opening and reflexively moved my gaze in that direction.

''.........Excuse me, it's not as bad as the aristocrats', so I need some expensive clothes.......oh?''
"...Mr. Zeke?
"Zeke?

 To our surprise, it was Zeke who came into the store, and both Lilia and I were astonished at the unexpected encounter.
 It's the same for Siege-san, and after a slightly surprised expression appeared on his face, he approached us.

''........Kite, Lili.......we met unexpectedly, didn't we?''
Agreed.
Zeke, you're on vacation today, I believe. Are you shopping for clothes?
''Yes, it wouldn't be necessary if you were participating as Lili's bodyguard, but this time I've been directly invited, so.......it's not like I can't just dress up as I normally would.
I see...
Kite and Lili go clothes shopping?

 After exchanging a few light words, I answer Zeke-san's question by shaking my head.
 Then Zeke-san smiles somewhat kindly and looks at me and Lilia-san in turn.

''Well it's a date, isn't it?''
'What? I mean, yeah, that's it, that's it, that's it....

 

''Fufufu, I'm jealous.......oh, yes. If you don't mind, can I have a 'date with you too'?
Huh? Well, um, that's....
Of course you don't mind.
Miss Lilia?

 I'm not sure how to respond to Zeke, who smiles calmly and tells me that he wants to go on a date with me as a matter of course, but for some reason, Lilia-san readily agrees to it.
 And while I raised my voice in surprise, both Lilia-san and Zeke-san nodded their heads curiously.

''Kite, what's wrong?''
'What? No, no, I mean... is that... okay?
Excuse me?
'No, no, so even if the date is one-on-two...'
Yeah? Isn't that 'normal'?
....

 In contrast to me, who was puzzled, Lilia-san had an expression on her face that said she really didn't know why I was asking such a question.
 Then, at that timing, Zeke-san clapped her hands in a convincing manner.

''Ah, I see........come to think of it, monogamy was normal in Kite-san's world, wasn't it?''
'Yeah, yeah ... maybe in this world, this kind of thing isn't unusual?'
'Yes. Polygamy is the norm in this world, so it's not particularly unusual for one man to date more than one woman. Well, of course, I think it's more common for two people to date alone.
Nah, I see...

 Indeed, it makes sense if you ask me.

''........If you're not comfortable with it, Kite, it's fine to refuse if it's a nuisance, right?''
Oh, no, I'm just a little surprised at the cultural differences I enjoy being with you, Zeke, and I'm not bothering you.
Hmmm, that's very nice of you to say. Now, if it's okay with you, Kite, by all means.
Yes, sir.

 I'm surprised, but if Lilia-san and Zeke-san don't mind, for me, I'm happy to have a fun date with my two lovers.
 When I agree to Zeke's offer, not only Zeke, but Lilia-san smiles happily as well. It's a good idea to have a good friend, Zeke, with you.

''Ah, but before that, it's Zeke's clothes. The size might be a little different, but this stuff........''
'No, Lili please don't bring such a luxury item. I don't have as much money as you do.
Well I wasn't very good at it, as I recall.
'I'm not very good at, or rather, I'm not very good at 'clothes that are hard to act in the woods'...'

  What are Lilia-san and Zeke-san going to the Sixth King Festival for? I'm not going into the forest........don't go in........
 I quietly call out to my rear while watching the two women get excited about choosing clothes.

''........Alice.
Okay.
Does a day hosted by Mr. Lillywood turn the venue into a forest?
...He said it would be about 'getting in touch with nature'.
I see. Thank you.
No, no, no. So...

 ........could I be wrong? After all, it's a festival hosted by those six dense kings. Is that the right way to prepare for a battle? I'm starting to get confused...

'.........Oh, can I ask one more question?
Hooray.
What's it like being on a date with another girl, Alice-wise?
''Hmmm...Black-san, Fate-san can do it...the others are 'depressing' and I'll pass.''
Okay, thanks. I'll take a look at it.

 Dear Mom and Dad - I met Mr. Zeke by chance in a clothing store. To my surprise, Zeke-san also agreed to join me on a date. I see, in this world--this kind of date is possible....