After talking to Shiro-san, we decided to visit Fate-san's temple and check her schedule, since we had come to the divine world.
　There was a possibility that she was escaping and not in the temple, but fortunately Fate-san was in the temple and seemed quite enthusiastic when I told her about swimming.
　I thought the conversation was over as it was, saying that the detailed schedule would be discussed later, but at that moment, Fate-san opened her mouth with some serious expression.

I'm not going to be able to say that it's a good idea. I have a request, or rather a suggestion regarding that bathing........is it okay?
'What?　Oh, yes. What is it?

　Unusually for Fate-san, she seemed to be stagnant, or rather, she seemed to be choosing her words, and while her expression sometimes changed to one of anxiety, Fate-san uttered her request.

"... if possible, I don't mind, but during the bathing season, I was wondering if I could create an opportunity to talk to 'someone I didn't have much of a chance to talk to before'...
Someone we don't get to talk to very often, right?
''Yeah. You see, I'm soul friends with Charu-tan, and Sharovanal-sama is the pinnacle of the God Race, so I have a lot of opportunities to come into contact with him. Also, Giri, do you have a chance to talk to the Dark Lord who often comes to the God Realm to a certain extent?　But you don't have much time to talk with other people, like Riritan and Jikurin. So I thought it would be nice if we could get to know each other at the beach...
Mr. Fate.
I think I've grown up mentally, and it would be nice to get to know the people around Kai-chan. But it took me a while to get to know my parents as well, and I don't think it would be possible to expand my friendships too much. So I thought it would be best to start with something closer to home.

　That was a surprising and at the same time inexplicably happy word. I also want my precious lovers to get along with each other if possible. Of course, there is a compatibility of personalities, so it may not be possible for all of them, but I'd be happy if they all got along with each other.
　And above all, the fact that those words came from Fate-san made me feel very proud of her, because I could strongly feel that she had grown up since her previous meeting with her parents.

'So, I've been thinking. Eight lovers and Kai-chan, a total of nine... there's still only a limited number of ways for all of us to play together, and it's going to feel like we'll be separated as a group to some extent, except when we play together, right?
'Yes. We can't all act together all day, I'm sure we will.
'Yeah. So, my suggestion is that we could make the group a different combination of ... well, different from what we normally do.
...I see.

　I understood what Fate-san was saying. If it were left to each of us to disperse, the combination would be fixed to some extent.
　By varying the combination, we can deepen our friendship with people we don't usually have a chance to talk to.

I'm thinking of a way to do that too. Let's see, Kai-chan--

　Fate seemed to have thought of a way to allocate members, and she explained to me in detail how to do so.
　It wasn't difficult to realize, and I was unintentionally impressed by the method that was well thought out, both for me and for my other lovers.

''........That's a very good method. I'm a big fan of it too. Then I'll try to prepare it using the method Fate-san suggested.
Thanks for the help.
''No, thank you for the good suggestions on my part. And I'm kind of glad to see that you've thought about it seriously, Fate-san, and I'm kind of very happy about it.
　Well, then, just like that, anyway!

　After scratching her cheeks a little impatiently, while blushing as if she was embarrassed, Fate-san told me to cut the conversation short.
　With a smile on her lovely face, I thanked her again and left the temple.







　On my way back from Fate-san's temple, I called out to Alice, who was probably behind me.

''........What did Alice think of Fate-san's proposal?''
I think it's a good idea. Maybe it wasn't a spur-of-the-moment idea, but a suggestion I've been thinking about for a long time, and it just seemed like a good time.
I see.
''Well, Sharovanal-sama and Fate-san are both growing at an amazing rate in terms of spirit. Maybe it's because neither of them have changed for a long time that they've gotten a chance and are making great strides... I have to learn from them, too.

　I don't dare to say it because I'll probably be embarrassed, but I think it's the same for Alice. Somehow, I don't think it's just my imagination, but Alice's mood has become softer than before.
　I think she's had a cheerful personality for a long time, but even so, there was a coldness or a sharpness that I sometimes felt in her, but lately, I don't feel that kind of atmosphere anymore.

　What can I say is that even though she used to act cheerful to the people around her, her insides have always been tense, but she's calmed down or something like that.
　As far as saying that Fate-san's suggestion is a good idea, it seems that Alice is also in favor of making friends with the other lovers, and I'm really happy about that kind of thing.

''........I wonder what it is?　Kite's gaze is so kind and it's making me itchy...can I change the subject?　I mean, can I complain about it for a minute?
I don't mind, but it's unusual.
'No, a friend of mine recently accidentally screwed up at a crucial point and is a very troublesome screw-up, how do you think I can comfort him?
...Mr. Iris?
'No, Kaito-san... well, he's a friend I've never met in person, and what a dignified and good-looking friend he is, but he's a pompous bastard who occasionally does things accidentally instead of caring about his dignity and appearance...'
You're a piece of shit...
Also, she tries to mount me on the size of my chest.　To begin with, it's only a B cup...

　As it was, I was left to listen to my friend's complaints, which Alice called a clunker, without understanding. However, I got the feeling that Alice was kind of enjoying herself when she was talking.
　Hmmm, I wonder what kind of friend I'm talking about that I've never met?　From what I've heard, he seems like an interesting person....