Valentine's Day - it's a joyous occasion for both men and women in many ways. It's a time when many couples are born and for those already in a relationship to reaffirm their love for each other.
　However, in addition to the positive aspects of the event, there is also a disastrous negative aspect to the event that comes from the disparity between the winners and losers.
　Those who have fallen prey to the negative side of this event sometimes say that on Valentine's Day, they want their rear end to explode.

　Until just a few years ago, I was on that negative side, and there were many times when I thought to myself, "Blow up my rear end.
　But now, rather than explode, I've changed my position to the rear side, where I could be told to be bombed, and I've been able to receive a lot of chocolate for Valentine's Day.

　That is of course a happy and joyful thing... but with Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, I was currently in great distress.
　

''Umm, yeah.
Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Funf. I'm sorry I sounded like a complainer when you invited me to tea.
'Nope. I don't mind that at all...but...so what's bothering you in the end, Kite?　I hope it's something I can discuss with you...

　The one who laughed with a slightly troubled expression on her face and told me she'd be happy to talk to me about it was Mr. Funf, one of Kuro's family members.
　She's a kind and caring person who fits in well with Kuro's family, and I sometimes ask her for advice.
　It just so happens that today, Mr. Fung fu invited me to visit him and we were enjoying tea together, when Mr. Fung fu said, "By the way, tomorrow is Valentine's Day.

''No, well, actually I haven't finished eating.
Uh-huh?
I haven't finished eating 'last year's Valentine's Day Chocolate' yet..................... Also, there are various anxious people...

　Yes, the problem I'm currently having.......is that my consumption is not at all keeping up with the amount of chocolate I receive.
　No, I'm really happy to receive chocolates from various people, and I think it's an extravagant problem for me as well, but the problem is that there are people whose love is too heavy.

　For example, Ayn-san gave me 100 different kinds of chocolates last year.......that is, 10,000 chocolates.
　It's not enough for one person to consume in a year at this point, but what's more troubling is the fact that there are people who have given me more than that.

　
　 It was a moment.

　
　 I thought it was an advanced gag, but his eyes were serious.
　Problem child #4, Gratney-san - she's a very picky eater, so she gave me a demon that looked like a deep-sea fish. It was soft but had a rubbery texture that I couldn't bite off.
　
　Problem Child No. 6, Mr. Megiddo, presented me with a horrible colored chocolate object that looked like a horrible colored chocolate that would obviously kill you if eaten by a sane person.
　Problem child No. 7, Leif-san........for some reason, he sent me a chocolate-coated fertility god, neatly boxed up and then sent it to me. Of course I politely returned it to him.
　Problem Child #8, Mr. White, created a chocolate growing tree and grew it in my garden without my permission.
　Problem Child #9, Mr. Zwei, presented me with a life-size statue of me made of chocolate. It was so real that it pulled me off, and to be honest I didn't want to eat it too much.

　 What in the world do they want me to do with it?

　I mean, when I think back on it like this, the problem child is mostly under the Phantom King's command, right?

Well, yeah. The thing is, I'm in a bind and there's nothing I can do about it, and it involves my family. Yeah, I'm sorry about that. I don't think sister Ayn and sister Zwei mean well, but they both have uncompromising personalities, so it's a lot of things.
'No, well, I'm glad that you think of me that much, somehow... and I feel a little better now that Mr. Funf has talked to me about it.
Yeah?　I don't feel like I'm really helping you just by listening... but I thought I'd at least give you some advice on how to deal with it, but hmmm, all I can think of is the orthodox ones.
'What?　Is there any way to do that?
'No, it's really not a big deal. We all like Kite, so we're going to put a lot of effort into it... I just thought if Kite said, 'I want to eat with you, so please make sure it's enough for the two of us to eat together,' they'd be able to make some adjustments. .....
Huh?

　Nah, I see......................Indeed, that's a good move. It can't be used against someone like Gratney-san or Megiddo-san, or someone with a strange taste buds to begin with, but maybe some of them will weigh in a bit.

'Thank you, Mr. Fumph!　Then I think it's going to be a little bit better.
If it helped Kite in any way, I'm glad it did.
I'm glad I consulted with Mr. Funf.
Oh, haha........well, when you say it like that, I'm in a bit of trouble, aren't I?
Yeah?

　I thanked Mr. Funff for the good advice, and for some reason, he chuckled with an awkward expression on his face when I thanked him for the good advice.
　As I nodded my head, not knowing what that meant, Mr. Funf produced a magic box and pulled out a small box from it.

'No, look, I'm not as nice as Kite thinks I am. The reason being, for Kite's trouble of not being able to consume a lot of chocolates I would add one more.

'My God, haha... no, I don't think it would make me very happy to get it from a not-so-dull girl like me, but I've always been friendly with them. Would it make you happy to receive it?
Oh, thank you.

　She is kind and caring, good at housework, knowledgeable about many things, with an amazingly well-shaped face and excellent proportions... Her family even says that they admire her as a woman, but she is not dull or not. Well hey................This is a surprise, but I'm glad.
　I've heard that Mr. Funf makes and distributes chocolates to his family every year for Valentine's Day, so he probably prepared mine while doing so.

　After thanking her, I received a small box and opened it, and inside were six small chocolates, which looked delicious just by looking at them.

''.......I'm really happy for you.''
Well, I'm a little embarrassed that you're so happy to see me........oh, sorry. I'd better get back to guarding the gates.
'Oh, yes. Thank you for the consultation.
'Don't worry about it. I can always help you if it's okay with me... oh, and one more thing by the way.

　After smiling with a calm expression, Funf-san gets up from her chair and walks over to me.

''Kite probably thinks I prepared it because I made some extra for my family or something, so.......this is a bonus--chu.''
"................ ...What?
I'll see you later.
"................

　Mr. Funf kissed me lightly on the cheek with a flowing motion and left, laughing with a look of successful mischief.
　As for me, my mind wasn't up to the situation, and I stared dumbly in the direction of Mr. Funf's departure, touching my cheek where the faintest touch of my lips remained.








　After leaving under the pleasant man and reaching the castle gate where he was holding his post, Fünf continued to lightly lean against the gate and sat down slyly.
　Funf's face was as red as an apple, and he put his hand on his chest to hold his beating heart.

(Yah, I did it.........well, I give up. Is this kind of thing called being carried away by the atmosphere?　(What should I look like next time I see Kite...)

　Fünfu had an expression that appeared to be relaxed in front of Kite, but in reality, his inner heart was in rather serious trouble.

(Even if you're liked by such a troublesome woman who has experienced her first love after living for thousands of years.............................Kite, it's not good.

　To her, Kite was an important member of her family and at the same time a very late first love for her.

''I was going to.......keep it close to my heart.......''

　With an expression of mixed confusion and regret, Funf stared blankly at the sky while leaning against the castle gate.

　So.........now, still, regret.