All right. See you later. You're all set.
'That's good to hear. So what kind of answer will Lady Rain give to the feelings of Mr. Kanade and the others?
"...aren't you being mean to me?
I'm sorry. It's a rare thing to see Lady Raine get this flustered.

　Iris smiled happily.
　The wings on her back were turning into those of a little devil.........

'I'll get to that point ... it's not fair, but I'll put it behind me. I feel like talking to Kanade and the others now would only confuse them, and besides, it's something he found out about without his intentions. I don't know what to think about that.
That's really not fair.
Ugh.....
But, Raine-sama's sincerity in trying to face them head on. I can have a good feeling about that. Well, considering the insensitivity I've had up until now, it's plus or minus zero.
"...Is Iris trying to compliment me or put me down?
Hmm. Now, which one is it?

　It's just a bad minute.
　No, well, it's not what I deserve.

'I'll put waking up Kanade and the others first I agree with you on that. It's probably best not to talk about anything else right now. Where are Kanade-san and the others?
I think he's at the inn.

　So, me and Iris moved to the inn.

".........

　Iris looks a little uncomfortable.

　If you think about it, this is the first time Iris has seen Kanade and the others face to face since they fought in the Zith village.
　Maybe that's why she's feeling awkward.

''........Ah......''

　I wanted her to calm down and get back to her usual form.
　I think about what I can do to help, and I hold Iris's hand.

　Feeling someone's warmth calms us down.
　Iris is the most powerful species, but....
　I figured that the way my heart was, it wouldn't change, so I did it.

''........Rain-sama.......''
I'll be fine.
Thank you.

　Iris's smile returns as the excess strength is released from her body.

"It's just........you should refrain from suddenly grabbing the maiden's hand. You might give them the wrong idea.
'What?　No, it's not....
Shall I be mistaken?
What?
Hmmm, just kidding.

　Oh, man.
　In many ways, I'm being pushed around by Iris.

　It's good to see you're feeling better but....
　I wondered if I was getting a little too energetic.

'Ah, it's Rayne!

　The door to the inn opened, revealing Kanade.
　Next to her, Luna is also there.

You've got a great idea. You've come to the right place.
Hmm?　You were looking for me?
'Mmm!　Thought I'd better go grocery shopping for some dinner. So what do you want to eat tonight, Rain?　I will make it!
Nya, I'll make it with you.
Hmm. It's a joint effort by our wives. Oh I feel sorry for Sora, but you can rest assured that we won't let her get away with it, okay?

　
　After all this time........it's really after all this time, but I didn't know they thought of me that way.
　I'm sorry for being late in realizing it, but at the same time I'm happy.
　Whatever it is, it's nice to be favored.

'Rain?　What's going on?　You look kind of difficult.
'Oh ... no, it's nothing. It's more than that...
Oh, it's Iris. Good to see you again. What's going on?
Hmm?　.........oh?　It's really Iris, if you ask me!　It's been a long time!
Hmm. How do you do?

　Luna seems to be genuinely happy to see Iris again and has a nice smile on her face.

'Hm?　Does Kanade know that Iris is there?
Yeah. I ran into him the other day.
'I see. You should have told me but it's been a really long time since I've been here, so I was surprised.
'Yeah, it's been a really long time. The last time I saw you... when I saw you... what?　What was it?
Have you lost your mind, Kanade?　Iris and... hmm?　What is it?

　Their memories of the fight with Iris seem to have been tampered with, and they look dubious.
　I don't dare to point it out because it's more convenient for me right now.
　If I explain it from the beginning, I'll have to explain the dream, too.

'Well, well, it doesn't really matter, does it? More importantly, may I have a word with you?
Meow?　I don't mind, but....
Well, I don't mind. I'm not in a hurry to go shopping.
So ... are you two happy now?
'What?　What does that mean...?
Hm?　I'm not sure I understand your question?

　They look at me curiously, and I take over Iris' words and ask them too.

'Now, do you want this time to last forever do you think so?
'Well, I'm not sure what Rain and the others are trying to say but of course!

　Kanade says with a smile.

'I am happy now!　Hence, you'll want this to last forever. Isn't it obvious?

　Luna says with a smile.

'Do you want to do this all the time?'
'Yes!　Because you and Rain finally got together and... what?　But when did I confess to you...?
'They want to stay like this for as long as possible. It's not everyone's....hmm?　When did this time start in the first place...?

　Kanade and Luna tilted their heads in a small way as they felt something tugging at them.
　They groaned.

　It doesn't look like they can't wake up right now...
　However, I could see the potential.
　They hadn't fully embraced the dream, and somewhere along the line they seemed to have doubts.

''Well Rain-sama, if you keep pushing, you might be able to wake up.

　Iris gives me that kind of advice in a whisper....

...No. Let's not go any further for now.
...Why is that?
We could have woken up unscathed, but not all of us. We don't know how it will affect us, and we'll have to wait and see, little by little. Fortunately, we have some leeway now.
........Totally. It's a very sweetheart of a fellow human being, isn't it? But that's just like you, Rain. I'm so relieved that nothing has changed.

　Iris smiles serenely.
　The emotion floating in her eyes is kindness.

　I can't believe I can see this kind of expression on Iris' face...
　I can't help but be surprised.

　I thought she was a kind girl at heart but....
　Before, it was hard to see the gentleness because of the vengefulness on display.
　But now, she is rather calm.

　What has changed her?
　Maybe I had something to do with it?
　If so, it seemed like a very nice thing to do.

'Nyah, Rain?　Are we ... forgetting something?
Mm, I don't feel so good.
'Think about it. That's all I can say right now.
Meow?
Where is everyone else?
Well Tania, Sola and Tina are at the inn. Do you think Nina and Rifa have gone off again?
Yeah, thanks.

　He thanked them and turned to go inside the inn.
　Before that, he looked at Kanade and Luna again.

'Kanade, Luna I trust you.
Meow?
Hmm?

　They looked dubious, but right now, they didn't say anything more.
　I moved with Iris into the inn.