Isekai de Kojiin wo Hiraitakedo, Nazeka Darehitori Sudatou to Shinai Ken (WN)

35. Dating Lucia Sneaking Shadows, Part II

In the corner of the East End there was a place where restaurants were gathered, one of which had a restaurant of interest.

Sylvie said she would recommend it, so there would be no mistake in the taste.

When it comes to restaurants, it's not so tough, it's a common store for the average person to take it easy.

The time is just lunch and the climate is good.

So when Lucia and I sat in the outdoor terrace, we ordered bread and stew, and then drinks.

... but I got into an unexpected situation there.

"Yes, sir, uh, please do"

That's what Lucia said and leaned next to me, offering me some soup with a happy look.

When the food was brought, Lucia moved next to me on purpose.

Apparently, she couldn't wait to do this, uh, to me.

But thanks to it, even once again, my gaze from around me gets stronger.

Oh, man, as far as I'm concerned, I just want to enjoy my meal without getting too much attention.

So I...

"Dude, that wouldn't make Lucia eat, would it? You don't have to worry about that, do you?

That's what I said.

But Lucia,

"I can't believe I'm going to be careful!! I, your husband, uh, have always admired you. Hey, I'm kind of like a real couple..."

And it was said in a strong tone, even though his cheeks were bright red.

Mmm... I can't help but hope for Lucia.

Anyway, today's date with me, Lucia, is all I want.

That Lucia will be eager, so she'll have to do everything she can to make it happen.

The gaze of the men around them seems to pierce the needle (rather), but... oh man, do I have to put up with it?

Damn, it's easier and better if you're jealous.

You don't have to be as hard as I am.

I want to go back to being as easy as you guys are.

That's what I sincerely thought.

"I wish I could array you too... next time do me a favor"

"I'd rather you spoil me like a cat."

Hmm? I think I heard something familiar again...

But...

"Master, what do you say? Is it tasty?

Since Lucia's voice has broken in like that, the matter of that voice disappears from my consciousness in an instant.

Hmm, even so, Lucia seems concerned about my one-by-one throw.

As far as I'm concerned, I just want to eat a little more calm.

For now, I...

"Oh, it's delicious."

and answer briefly.

Lucia then smiled with a truly happy smile,

"Eh heh, good"

and grumbled.

Jesus, why does Lucia seem so happy about me?

"But I knew your husband's cooked rice would taste better"

Lucia says that as a matter of course, tasting her share.

"Oh, come on, there's no reason for that, is there? I'm not a pro or anything, am I?

I say that with a laugh.

But Lucia...

"No, your husband definitely tastes better. I mean, I think your husband's cooking is already beyond the professional realm!

And he said it with a serious face.

Oh, boy, you're exaggerating.

I shook my head to the side,

It's not that big of a deal.

That's what I said.

But in those words, Lucia...

"Hmm, why is your husband so low on self-esteem..."

And, for some reason, he gave a troubled look.

Hmm, I'm glad you're complimenting me, but I didn't do anything special cooking training.

If I insist, I was just able to do it naturally.

So it's not like I'm particularly proud that my dishes are delicious.

... Well, nevertheless, I'm sorry you're just feeding me like this.

Oh, yeah.

"All right, let's take turns. Now I'm gonna feed you, okay?

That's what I suggested.

But somehow Lucia panicked out terribly,

"Yes, no! That doesn't make me look like a child!! Oh, from adults... far from your daughter-in-law!!!

So he went back to his seat.

Hmm? What does that mean?

I just leaned my neck.

Well, whatever, because she started eating for me, it's OK as far as I'm concerned.

That's why I was finally freed from the "ahem" attack from Lucia. Oh, boy.

Looks like you have a slightly softer gaze like the murderous intentions from the guys around you.

That said, it seems that the men around me still (at best) stifle their feelings of ugly jealousy over the fact that I am a partner of an extinct beautiful girl like her in the first place.

Damn, I do have a lot of trust from Lucia, and I know she likes me, but it's nothing. I don't like her in the sense of love, okay?

Even I envy Lucia enough to like him.

The man must be the happiest man in the world.

Of course, if that's how you get a real favor from her, I can understand how jealous the guys around you are of me going crazy, but your obsession with me is just a mistake.

Damn, who the hell was the man chosen by the world to love from Lucia?

I think that guy is really a winner.

"By the way, Lucia's hometown was in the Lahawk region, wasn't it? What the hell is this place?

I say that as a meal topic.

La Hawk is a region in the north of the country where many beasts live, and Lucia also lived there at a very young age before becoming a slave.

Lucia looked a little troubled by my words.

"I'm sorry, I was young, so I don't really remember the details. But I was happy to have your father and mother. It was poor, but it was a beautiful place of nature, a place where time passed a lot slower than here."

and answered with a distant eye.

Lucia's parents were already sick and in other worlds, and they were left behind to become slaves to the great merchant Goretto.

"You heard bad things."

I bowed my head.

But Lucia shook her head sideways.

"No... the other way around. Thank you, sir."

So he laughed like a flower, but rather turned his trust in me.

Hmm? What do you mean?

"Until the other day, I was sad and unable to think properly about my parents. Not to mention that I could never talk about my parents normally like I do now. But not now. It's a little sad that he's still gone, but he can face reality properly. Finally, I was able to get the father and mother I loved to stay in my heart."

So I'm not alone anymore, the girl said.

"Rarely. Lucia worked so hard to get over it."

To my words like that. Lucia shook her head slowly,

"No. Thanks to your husband, right?

I said so.

"Thanks to me? Must be some kind of mistake, huh?

But in my words, the girl still shook her head, no,

"Thanks to your husband"

was to repeat.

Hmm? And I tilt my neck.

The girl smiled with a tickle,

"Every day, every day, your husband comforted me every day, every day, to wake up in the middle of the night dreaming of your father and mother gone. He stroked my head crying at night, all night long, without sleeping every day. They made me eat delicious food and they were so nice to me"

Without me saying anything, I just listen to the girl.

"He was always next door to me. He taught me a lot of games. He watched me study. He taught me a lot of special moves. I made friends in the orphanage. I was so happy."

So... the girl went on.

"So... I, too, could have wanted to be someone who could do something for people, like your husband did for me. My beloved father and mother died, enslaved, sick, lonely, because I was desperate for life... and I was able to be that kind again."

Lucia looks me straight in the eye and says:

"Thank you, sir... Your husband saved me. It's not about life. Lucia, thanks to her husband, started turning again. I thought I'd take care of my parents."

It took me a long time, but I think I can even go to the grave, Lucia said.

He had a refreshing face. But the tears fell.

I decided I didn't see it.

You'll be sweet when you want to.

Because I already have that kind of trust.

"Right, I'll come with you to La Hawk to visit the grave. I need to say a proper greeting to Lucia's parents, too, right?

That's what I say and laugh at Lucia.

... but the girl somehow changed her serious appearance earlier, and when it turned bright red,

"Oh, say hello to your father and mother!? Oh, oh, oh, so sudden!? So, but of course I am ok!!!

That's what I said and replied with all my strength.

Um, I'm just going to the grave, but you're in a weird mood...

Well, visiting the grave means OK, okay?

"Okay, that's settled. Let's say we find time to go again.... but I still think you could be positive because Lucia worked so hard herself, huh? I only helped a little."

When Lucia heard the words, she stared at me.

And Gohon and, once coughed up, dyed his cheeks, and opened his mouth in a strangely tense manner,

"Sa, I didn't tell you earlier, but, wow, I am, and the most positive reason I could be is that you, about your husband, you know, the..."

It was strange to say so.

"Yeah? What's going on?

"Ha... So, you know, I, Lucia, am talking about your husband, that, su, su, su, su..."

Shh? Is there something wrong with the vinegar?

"Do you want some today?

"Chi, no!! O, listen carefully!! Shh, shh, shh. Yes, I say!! Wow, I do about your husband."

But the word never spinned to the end.

Because

"Run, lords! It's not safe to be here!!

"Wow haha!! It's too late, go away with the dew (Tsuyu) of my Great Magic Ellerite!!!!

Because such a voice echoed.