Unfortunately, the weather was unfortunate today.
　It hasn't been raining since this morning, though it's not so much a downpour as a downpour, and it never stops.

　I'd like to stay home and relax on a day like this, but unfortunately that's not possible.
　We're out of seasoning, and I have to go out and buy some more.

'Lane, where are you going?'
'You're out?　Is it a fun place?

　Kanade and Luna, who were lounging on the living room sofa, looked at me.

'Shopping. We've run out of condiments.'
Well, while you're at it, let's get the ingredients for today's meal. I want fish!
I like my vegetables!
You'll have to talk to Tina, our cook, about that.

　Our head chef is Tina, so I can't decide on the menu.
　Tina is a kind person, so if I say I want something like that, as long as it's not something crazy, she usually responds to my request.

'Are you sure you'll be okay on your own?　Do you want me to come with you?
It's a bit of a spice thing, I'll be fine on my own. It's raining and Kanade and the others can go home and relax.
I don't like the rain...
'What, Kanade doesn't like the rain?
Cats don't like to get wet!
You don't mind taking a bath?
I like baths because they're warm and comfortable.
I don't understand...

　Watching them interact with each other, I was somewhat relieved.
　I felt like my daily life had returned to normal.

I'm off then.
Have a nice day.
Have a good day.

　They saw me off and I left the house.



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　Walking through the rainy city with an umbrella.

　It's raining, so there aren't many stalls open.
　I had to walk to the shops, but I was able to get some good quality condiments instead.

'Since it's on the way, shall I buy something sweet to take home?

　I want to see everyone's happy faces and I think about that.
　I don't know if they're doing the stalls so...
　Let's go to a sweet shop that does takeaways.

　The sweet shop is located on a street lined with shops, so we were able to move quickly.
　Because of the rain, there weren't many customers, and our order went through quickly.

　We left the shop with enough buttercream sandwiches for all of us.
　I hope everyone is happy with them.
　Luna likes sweets and such, so I'm sure she'll eat them with a smile on her face.
　Nina also looks happy....

Hmm?

　As I was walking along, thinking about everyone else, I suddenly noticed that there was a shadow on the narrow street off the main street.
　It was raining in its own way, but I didn't have an umbrella.
　Instead, he is completely covered all over his body up to his head with what looks like a robe.

''What is it...?''

　It's not a familiar face.
　It's hidden by the robe and I can't really see it, but I'm pretty sure it's someone I don't know.

　And yet........for some reason, I'm curious.
　I couldn't take my eyes off of that person...
　I can't help but walk away from the scene.

''Well let's talk to him for a minute.

　This must be some kind of fate.
　With that in mind, I walked over to the robed man and quietly held out my umbrella.

'You'll get wet and catch a cold if you sit here without an umbrella.
...?

　The robe shook slightly.
　Did he tilt his head?

What are you doing here?
I've been looking for someone.

　He said that in a small voice.

　It was a very beautiful voice.
　It was as clear as a bell ringing...
　Listening to it was mind-blowing, if exaggerated.

　Also, by the sound of her voice, she's probably a girl.
　A little younger than me...maybe?
　It's hard to say because I'm judging only by the voice, but that's the impression I got.

''If you're going to look for someone, you should do that instead of staying here and going around the adventurer's guild or the inn or something.
I'm lost.

　I see.
　So that's why I was at a loss here.

'Well...'

　I'd be happy to show you around if you like, but....
　I guess I'd better do something about the wet robes and stuff first.
　You'll catch a cold if you don't.

I'll take you to him.
Really?
'But first, you'd better do something about your wet robe. Do you want to come over to my place because it's close?

　.... oh, wait a minute?
　This makes it sound like I'm picking on her.
　I have a feeling that if I do this, I'm going to make her wary of me...

"Hm.

　The robe boy gave a small nod.
　Apparently, he believed me.

'Well...'
What's going on?
No, it's nothing. Let's go then.

　I'm going to take Loeb's baby home.

I'm home.

　I call out to them, but they don't really respond.
　I saw Kanade and Luna in the living room before I left, but I can't find them either.
　Maybe they're taking a nap or something.

Come on in.
Sorry to disturb you.

　The robe boy didn't hesitate and entered the house easily.

　What would he do if I was the bad guy?
　Defenseless or unguarded...
　I'm worried about this boy.

'Shush!'

　The robe boy sneezed.

'Are you okay?'
I'm fine. It's just a little cold.
You can get dressed anyway. And you can take a bath if you want.
Do you have a bath?
It takes a little while to get the water running.
Thanks.

　
　She's a girl who doesn't talk much, so sometimes, but I'm not sure how to judge her.

'Whoa, Lane's husband,'

　Fluffy and Tina appeared from the back.

''Welcome back, how's that condiment you asked for?''
Here you go.

　He handed the bag of spices to Tina.

'Good night. You mean ... what's that, girl?
I was lost and it was raining.
I don't want you to pick people up like a dog or a cat.
Sorry.
Well, that's just like Lane's husband.
Can you get her changed?
Hey, I'm on it.

　Tina disappeared into the back with a fluffy smile.
　Seeing Tina like that, the robed child rolled her eyes.

'Was that ... a ghost?'
Yeah. But he's a good friend of mine.
Are the ghosts your friends...
Look, let's deal with those robes first.

　Take the robe boy to the changing room.

'This is the changing room and the bath in the back. Wait here for a minute.

　Move to the bathroom and turn on the hot water.
　It will be full in ten minutes.

If we wait a little longer, the water will fill up with........?

　From the bathroom, back to the dressing room...
　There was a naked girl.
　A wet robe at her feet.
　The naked girl must be the content of the child in the robe.

''Wait ... you can't take it off when I'm still here!
No, I'm fine.
It's a giant ant!　And...

　Suddenly, my gaze is fixed on her head.
　Two small horns were sprouting from the top of his forehead.

　That's........the proof of the strongest species 'demon race'.