Gate of Amitilicia Online

Episode 187: The Time

Lunch break. Easily finish lunch with the bread you bought and head to the rooftop.

I climbed the stairs and checked my watch in front of the door to the rooftop. The rendezvous time is in ten minutes. Because it's about her, she'll be waiting for you first.

When I opened the door, the summer air flowed in with the wind. It looks hot out there. No, it's already hot.

There was only one person on the rooftop who was meeting, and no other employees were seen. Mizuki, who is wearing a suit with long black hair in the wind, stands facing us as she did last time.

When I went out to the roof, the butt and door closed, and Mizuki turned around. You seem as nervous as you called me before. No, my expression is softer than it was then.

"I kept you waiting."

"No, I just got here a little while ago."

As he approached, Mizuki shook his head sideways.

"So, what do you want?

Last night, Nix's request was real, not GAO. I was wondering if you could spare me some time for lunch. I didn't have any particular plans, so I understand, and I still do.

Still, what the hell do you want? I have no idea. I didn't touch it last night.

The opponent is Nicks, or Mizuki Castle, so I don't know much. Because we only have real contacts with the company. If it's a business matter, you won't have to say anything outside of work hours.

I understand you don't want to touch the public as long as the meeting is on the roof.

To my question, Mizuki took the little paper bag out of the handbag he had. And I'll give it to you.

There is no logo on the paper bag received. It was stopped with tape. Open it and look inside. What is this, a handkerchief?

I took it out and it was definitely a handkerchief. Dark blue and dark green checked pattern for men. Instead of wrapping paper, it is put in a plastic bag. It is beautifully ironed, but it does not seem to be brand new. What was your intent?

"I'll give it back."

I heard the voice of Mizuki before I cast any doubt. You mean this is mine? I feel familiar if you ask me. But I don't remember lending a handkerchief to Mizuki Castle. Well, that's not a recent story. When was the last time I saw this?

"Eh...?

I dug up my memory and unexpectedly heard my voice leak. I watched Mizuki Castle as it was. No, wait, wait. I remember the handkerchief. But if so, If so.

"Ah, at that time...?

Yesterday, I touched on a little bit of the past in GAO. The party in the trouble I saw on the train with Hui and the others. That's the Mizuki Castle... Wait, are you really the girl from that time? I didn't take a closer look at my face, so my memory is thin. I can't confirm that Mizuki and she are the same person.

But this handkerchief is evidence of that. Sure, I gave the handkerchief to the girl back then.

I could see Mizuki nodding in my words, which were both questionable and self-explanatory.

"Yes, I was the high school student who was rescued by the idiot."

I left the details of the trouble blurred yesterday and Mizuki told me.

"Senpai"

Mizuki looks straight at me.

"It's really late, but once again... thank you for helping me."

And he lowered his head deep down on me. Uh, you're welcome?

About five years ago. Yes, by accident, I noticed it on the train.

A girl who looks like a high school girl who is about to cry and endure something, and a young man with a colorful head who is behind her.

Notice what's happening and start acting with the radiance. Hui took control of the man, and I was in charge of securing the girl. Are you relieved that you were saved? Hand the handkerchief to the girl who crouched and cried, and leave it to Miyu to help Shining.

Drag the idiot out of the train at the station where he arrived and take him to the station office.

Along the way, the man was stabbed or slashed with a hidden cutter knife. It was terrible that I took off my coat and jacket because of the rough events. I'm glad Miyu and the girl weren't there because they were late.

I was able to escape, so I called number 110 immediately, and I took my first ambulance to the hospital.

Immediately after the treatment, a policeman came and told me that he had been hit by a car near the station and died while he was being questioned. They ignored the signal. You must have been desperate to escape.

Afterwards, the police contacted me about the victim's desire to thank him, but they all refused.

That's it. It was supposed to be.

Was it true that the party at that time was enrolled in the same university, employed in the same company, and playing the same game? What a coincidence.

But after she found out, I was satisfied with her attitude towards me. Even if you say you have system protection, you'll be fine with my trip.

Well, that's fine. Why is Mizuki acting like this now? It has been a long time since she took up her job here. If you had noticed me, you should have told me right away. By the time he found out, at the latest, he would have known.

"Why now?

So I asked. Then, Mizuki raised his head and turned his gaze away.

"Well... I realized a little while after joining the company that senpai was senpai... well, how did you cut it out?"

"What do you mean?

"Well, you also know my reputation, don't you?

Ah, the rudeness and insensitivity of male employees was spreading along with irresponsible rumors. I don't know if it was a defensive operation now.

"Nh, didn't you notice when you first met me in the company?

"No, I saw Senpai before, and I realized that I was at the company... and it was sudden, so I followed my usual attitude..."

When I recall how things were at that time, Mizuki answers sorry. Hmm, I don't think it has changed since then. No, that's why. Even if you just change your attitude to me, that's noticeable.

"So, while gazing at the machine, I couldn't move until now."

I wonder what it was like to contact you by e-mail. Perhaps Mizuki is a little more stupid than I thought.

"Ha, yes, even if I took out the story about five years ago now, I was worried about what I thought and couldn't step out...."

"What makes you nervous?

"After all, I've been obsessed with it for a long time...."

It might be true to say that you can keep thinking for so long to give back your handkerchief and thank you. If you think of it as a rescue, I don't think it's strange that you want to give it back if you have a chance.

No, wait. You mean obsessed with me? Not really, but you didn't like it when I thought you were a stalker? No, no, I'm not mistaken. But wait a minute. You don't think I didn't realize that you were actually following me or something?

"I didn't!? I didn't feel that way!

Looking at me who had slightly postured up, Mizuki shook his hand and head in a hurry. I'm fine with this. - Are you okay? I think something caught me.

"Don't worry, I don't want to add weird interpretations. I don't think you should have cared so much."

"I was so thankful for your help, I didn't have to thank you... but yesterday I realized why."

If I hadn't been injured, I would have ended up being thanked normally. It was our idea at the time that even if they apologize or get sick, it would be troublesome.

My injury was minor enough to look like a flashy bleed. I could not afford to laugh at Shining and Miyu in a hurry. But I didn't know what Mizuki thought about it.

So I refused to meet him and asked him not to tell the victim that I was injured. Someone didn't tell us to help Mizuki back then. We chose ourselves, and we will not be held responsible for the consequences of our actions.

Still, yesterday's story made you wonder why? Just for lunch - oh, that's what Girls Talk about.

Mizuki thought the trouble we encountered on the train was about the incident of which we were victims. And I questioned Beauty Feather about it. I don't think Miyu was lightly upset, so I think she smelled it from Mizuki Castle.

In other words, today's interaction was triggered by yesterday's. The story goes on with Hikaru. Beauty, I wish you'd told me later.

Anyway...

I coughed and Mizuki stared at me.

"I haven't thanked you enough for that. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in return."

Nh, I'll do anything right now - no, what are you talking about?

"Well, don't say anything lightly."

What would you do if I told you to lend me a lot of money or socialize? I don't think it would swallow such a rude request, but what if it were up to the benefactor? No, because I have confidence that I won't do such a thing... I can't tell you the devious thing anymore...

I can't help it. I'll give you the right amount to settle it.

Well then, next time, go out with me.

"Yes, we're dating!?

A loud voice echoed on the roof that could not be beaten by the building wind. Mizuki's bright red face keeps an eye on us. Ah, did you take it exactly as you said? No, it's not.

"Show me the delicious shop Mizuki knows. It's not a GAO, it's a real store. With your treat."

"Ah... ah, yes... what else?

"No, that's enough. This is too much for me."

Even if thanksgiving at that time had been realized, it would have been confectionery folding. You want me to buy you a meal before it's too late, right?

"I'm looking forward to it."

"I see. I'll let you know when I'm done."

The calm Mizuki nodded and smiled fuzzily at what was wrong.

"What's wrong?

"No, if it's Fist at GAO, it's the same here."

"Hmm... that's how I feel being dragged by GAO."

Even in reality, it is certain that there has been a tendency to eat delicious things since starting GAO. Whether it's real or virtual, if you can eat something delicious, I think that's fine.

No, but you said that you wanted to thank Erca and the others for cooking. It's time to clean that up.

Okay, let's get down there.

We're done here. You won't be on the hot rooftop for long.

"Ah, speaking of which, senpai. Rose, they'll be able to log in tomorrow night."

Mizuki said as soon as he entered the building and started going down the stairs. She said she was traveling right after she was discharged from the hospital, but will she come back?

I see. Nicks is finally going to be able to move in a combo. "

"Yes, but you'll also need rehabilitation. It's going to change a lot."

"It's been about a year since I was in GAO. The fights must be dull. Ah, if you don't mind, I can get used to it, so can you tell me?

Well, I would definitely like your help. I have to give her plenty of "thank you"....

Well then, tell her...

The words of Mizuki stopped on the way. And then the footsteps stopped. I stopped on the spot, too.

There was a man under the stairs. The woman dressed as a cleaning worker, her name is Imakawa-san (tentative), and she's supposed to be one of the cleaning agents in our company... heh, two women.

Mr. Imakawa was surprised to see Mizuki with me. But as soon as I could smile, I left the scene early enough.

"Imakawa-san!? Hold on!

A moment later, Mizuki chases after it. Ah... don't ever ask me about digging for roots or leaves later...