The fun date with Kuro is over, and I wish we could have gone back to the central tower together, but since Kuro seems to be busy with the management side of things, we decided to break up at the central square where we first met.
　Probably tomorrow is the last day of the Sixth King Festival, and they're also preparing for the party to be held in the central tower.

　Anyway, after waving Kuro off as he left, I didn't go back to the central tower...but started walking towards the stalls.
　Yeah, what can I say, I ended up eating mostly only baby sponge cakes all day, and I want something else to eat. I'm going to try not to eat too much because I have dinner, but I want to eat some skewers or something.

　As I was walking towards the area where the stalls are lined up, I suddenly saw a familiar figure ahead of me...someone who shouldn't be here...behind me.

''........Illness-san?''
Oh?　This is Kaito-sama, good evening, good evening~ What a surprise to see you here!
Oh, yes. Good evening.

　When I called out to her, that person...Irnes-san, the maid in Lilia-san's mansion, turned around and replied with a unique tone of voice.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　At about 120cm tall, she's the smallest person I've met, aside from Raz-san, and with her dull-colored hair pulled back a bit, she gives the impression of a beautiful young girl at first glance.

　However, as usual, as usual, in this world, it doesn't necessarily match her appearance, and it seems that despite her small stature, Illness-san is the oldest among the servants of the mansion.
　And such Irnes-san has two...well, three major characteristics.

　The first is his unique way of speaking. The second is his black eyes, which seem unfocused.......as if he is staring into the void.
　And the third.........

"Kuhihihihihihihi...It's a pleasure to meet you, Kite.

　This is a very creepy smile that seems to fit the sound effect of a nita~ rather than a smirk.
　
　In fact, when I first met him I was honestly pretty scared too.

''Oh?　Master Kite, would you please squat down a little?
'What?　Oh, yes.

　While wearing a smile with the corners of her mouth raised to the point where you can see her teeth, Illness-san's appearance of urging me to crouch down looks like she's trying to trick me if you look at her from the sidelines.
　

You're a little messy with your hair. Please stay still for a moment.
Oh, yes. I'm sorry.

　Then, after fixing my hair with a skillful hand, he lightly fixed the collar of my clothes and other parts of my hair, and then opened his mouth with a grin on his face again.

''.........Yes~ it turned out nice....
Thank you.
No, no.

　Yes, well, how can I say it........Irnes-san looks very creepy when you first meet him, but the reality is.......he's a very 'caring and gentle person'.
　To begin with, when I first came to this world, Illness was the one who stepped forward as my personal representative, as I was the only man in the mansion and was feeling a bit overwhelmed.

　The rooms that Illness cleans are always spotless, the beds are very comfortable, and the clothes that he washes are wrinkle-free.
　Anyway, he is a very good person, and Lilia said she can't get over Mr. Illness. Of course I'm not up to it either.
　Furthermore, not only her skill as a maid, she is also top-notch as a leader, and although I heard about it later.......in fact, Irnes-san was the one who instructed Anima on miscellaneous tasks such as letter handling, and Eta and Sita on basic tasks as a maid, etc. Apparently.
　On top of that, he even takes care of Belle and Lynn when Zeke and I are away.

　Well, he's a tremendous person, but according to him, he's not very good at standing out, so he's basically working behind the scenes.
　Eta and Theta, as well as Anima, if he wishes, he advises them on some of the tasks related to me and then hands them over to them, and the three of them are quite fond of Mr. Illness.
　The three of them admire Illness-san a lot, and I personally have received a lot of help from him. When you're tired, he brings you tea and sweet butter cookies when you're tired, not to mention cleaning your room, and when you go to the royal castle, he sets your hair for you.

Hmmm..... It's going to be a little chilly from now on, so it would be good to at least trim your hair, or at least make it a little longer.
''Oh, yes. Um ... is it okay if I leave it to you?
Yes, that's okay.
Really, thank you for everything.

　By the way, the one who cuts my hair that has grown out is also Illness-san.

　Although she speaks and smiles differently, she is a wonderful woman, motherly and kind, top-notch as both a maid and a leader, and yet she has a humble personality that is not conceited at all.
　She's a different type from Black, who has a sunny motherly nature that pulls back from us and wraps us in and makes us smile. Illness is the kind of motherhood that advises you on the path you should take even in the darkest of times and gently supports you behind your back, like the moon.

''.........Speaking of which, and changing the subject, why are you here, Irnes-san?''
I've come to deliver a document for your daughter that needs early confirmation. I'm on my way back to the house.

　Illness-san did not participate in the Six Kings Festival. No, I invited her to join, but she remained in the mansion without participating because she wasn't good at too noisy places.

''........Well, is that a rush?''
Hmm. I don't think so, but what's wrong?
I was just about to go see the stall now, and Illness has always been a big help to me, so I thought I'd like to treat you to something. ........Didn't you like the noise, Illness-san?
No, it's just that I'm not very good at it. That's true, just wait a minute, please.

　When I suggested that I wanted to repay Irnes-san for her constant help, Irnes-san took out a small pocket watch from the pocket of her maid's uniform.
　Then, after looking at the time for a bit, she turned to me and gave her usual smile.

It's not a problem. I'm sure you're right, since it's such a great invitation, I'd like to join you.
'Oh, thank you. I'm sorry, that was sudden...
No, no, no... I'm very happy to hear your feelings, Kite. Kuhuhihi.

　Even though it was a sudden invitation, Mr. Illness graciously agreed to it.

　Dear Mom, Dad - depending on how you ask, it may sound like I asked you out on a date, but I don't have any ulterior motive at all, and this is just to thank you for your daily work. No, no, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. Although the main purpose is to thank you, as a man, going to the store with a beautiful, beautiful girl like Irnes-san, I would be lying if I said I wasn't happy - as a man.