On the second day of the festival, which is themed around getting in touch with nature, Lilliwood and I walk along a path lined with colorful flowers in full bloom.
　It's nice to see a single flower blooming by the side of the road, but it's also nice to see them lining up like a carpet of flowers.

''It reminds me of. When Kite-san first visited the demon world, I was the one who guided her.
'Oh it wasn't that long ago, but it's kind of nostalgic.

　Nowadays, thanks to the magic tools of transition magic, I can come to the demon world alone. However, the first time I went to visit Isis-san's residence, I had Liliwood-san as my escort and guide.
　At that time, I encountered Behemoth in the demon world and met Magnawell-san. Hmm, Magnawell-san's size diminished his impact, but even that behemoth was big as a monster.
　I wonder if Belle will be that size in the future?　If possible, I'd like you to stay at your current cute size, but........

''Yes, at that time, I didn't expect Kite-san to become this much of a presence.''
So far, if you ask me, I don't really feel like I've changed much myself.

　Nevertheless, a lot of things have happened in the past few months since Liliwood-san showed me around the magical world before. Meeting the Sixth King, Black's challenge to the depths, his confession to Isis-san, Zeke's homecoming, clearing up past incidents with Lilia-san, meeting again in the Kingdom of Hydra, meeting Eden-san, Alice's past, confronting Fea-sensei... even going to the God Realm to play. Hey. Hey, it's been an intense few months for me, don't you think?

''Hmmm, you are beyond my level of measurement. You are a strange and unexpected person in many ways.
...Is that a compliment?
'Yes, of course. 'Yes, of course. But it's not easy. What do you think my feelings are for you?　Trust, friendship, fondness, awe, dearness, interest, respect, adoration, gratitude... I can't find the words to describe it well.'

　Liliwood-san murmurs as she walks slowly, turning her gaze slightly upwards.

''........However, I am sure that the feelings I have for you are not bad. If possible, I hope that we can continue to have a close relationship in the future.''
'....Yes. That's how I feel too.
Let's get back on track and go around in order.''
Yes, sir.

　It definitely made me feel a little ticklish and strange in the air. But I didn't feel bad about it.
　But, strangely, I felt a little bit closer to Mr. Lillywood than I had been earlier.

　I'm not sure how to describe it, but I'm sure of one thing: the feelings I have for Mr. Lillywood are --a favoritism, I suppose.








Not that I'm pushing hard, but good vibes.......I envy you.
What are you doing?　"Fea...

　Noin calls out to Fea, who is hiding behind one large tree and quietly staring at Kaito and Liliwood, with a dumbfounded look on her face from behind.

''No, see, festivals are uplifting, aren't they?''
'Ha, ha, that's for sure...'
''Exaltation is a very important factor in love, isn't it? In other words, when I'm going to make a move on Miyama-kun, this Rokugan Festival is an event that I can't miss!
So what are you doing on your own time off from the clinic?

　Hearing Fea's passionate words while clenching her fist in a guffaw, Noin listens back with a distant look in his eyes.

''Yeah, that's it.......I haven't participated in a festival in a long time, so I need to learn how to do it, right?''
...No, I'm sure it's not.
Yeah, well, you can't attack well without prep work, right? That's why I'm studying this way.
...Isn't the public perception that you're being followed?
Don't worry, I've got Mr. Lillywood's permission!
What's with all that energy?

　Fia is basically a boorish person and her energy is tremendous. Rather, she acts immediately when she has an idea. As a result of that, Noin is involved in this........

''Mostly, rather than me........what are you doing Hikari?''
Huh?　Wa, me?
'Yes!　Since you have seven days to go, why not ask Miyama-kun out on a date?
'So, so, date!　I'm not a lover, but, wow, wow, I'm not really a lover of Kaito-san...
That's why!
What?

　Pressed by Fea's swordsmanship, Noin looked frightened. However, Fea didn't mind at all and continued to speak while grabbing Noin's shoulder.

''Okay?　Because we're not lovers, we have to be aggressive........and since Chrome-sama is supporting us, we can't just be shy. You have to have the guts to take a bath with him and wash his back!
'What?　No, no, I'm going to bathe with you!　Dah, dah, you can't. I'd die of shame for that.
''Hmmm.
'What?　No, it's fine. I just have a bad feeling about it...
''Of course I want to have a good relationship with Miyama-kun myself, but I also support Hikari... so I'm going to ask Chrome-sama to help me out!
'Listen to me!　Please, please, listen to me a little.... oh, wait, Fear!　Running........underfoot!　The roots of the tree....
'What?　--Huff!

　Fear ran out with great vigor and, as usual, stumbled over the roots at his feet and dove face first into the ground.