54. Return to the past

It's Obon today. It's not like you're doing anything in particular, but it's common to visit graves.In that way, I tried to get away a little.I can't go to my parents' tomb anyway.

"Well, it's been a while."

It was my hometown that took the train back.Even so, it's the town next to the town where the harp sounded.I was surprised to find out what was so close at first.

"It hasn't changed much."

Will there be any change in front of the station in three years?Sometimes it changes at once with large-scale construction, but it hasn't changed so far.I know you miss it, but it's only been about six months for me.

"Why don't we just go home?"

The purpose is to check how your stepmother is doing.I'm worried about a decent life at work.I was in charge of all the housework, so I wondered if the house was safe.I hope my neighbor is supporting me.

Ugh ~

Ignore those who roar behind.Were you so dissatisfied with the absence of a part-time job?When I said it while I was running, it fell off.My surrounding eyes hurt.

Well, let's walk.

That's why I don't want to make it easy.Was it about an hour's walk to the house?Walking in the heat is difficult, but drinks are ready.We need to be careful with heat stroke.I don't know who's behind this.

"Ah, nothing has changed."

I entered the residential area and came near my home through a known road.Nothing has changed except the others on the way.But nothing really changed.

"Whoa, that's not Kim.What's going on here? "

I was expecting it, but I knew I'd meet you, Dauntless.I thought the odds were high because the neighbor was his house, but I didn't expect to meet him before I got home.I wonder if it's a shopping trip.To extrapolate from where you have your luggage in both hands.

"Walk"

"You had plenty of time to go for a walk."

"May flies. Is it better than that?"

"I'm off for the basin period with the boulders.I'm sorry I didn't work. "

There are a lot of people in the world who don't have a day off even in Obon.Given that, his workplace is decent.I dare to congratulate you.In your heart.

"But I don't mind if I'm free.Let's have lunch together at home. "

"I don't have a choice."

"Of course, I'll pull him, but I'll take him."

Simply put, it's abduction.But my master's dinner is fascinating.I never stopped by much because of my work.I was able to live on my own.

"Okay. Unless it's a nuisance."

"It's not a nuisance at all.My neighbor invites me, so even if I add one, it's no problem at all. "

After all, will my stepmother invite you too?I was expecting it because it is about Obon routine.Well, if you think you can check the safety of the face with this, is the result OK?I was going to peek.

"Then I'll take one luggage.I'll help you with that. "

"Hey, you're so sweet.I knew it was similar. "

Forcefully seize one of the baggage in both hands.I'm not gonna give this to you if I don't get this far.It's easier to get along than to be weird.

"What have you been doing since then?

"Whatever you say, it's summer vacation.I work part-time and study. "

"Wow, it's a dead summer vacation.You don't have any friends?

"I have as many friends!I went to the sea the other day. "

Don't talk to people like botches.I did give up making friends at first, but now people are gathering wonders.After all, is it big that you think it is easy to get along?

"... cheating"

"What about it?"

"Cheat! I haven't even gone to the sea yet!Why didn't you ask me out?

Why are you eating me?And there's no way you can invite Yuuki.If I ask you out, they'll follow me.If you take them all to the sea, you'll see a lot of noise.

Think about your position.

"It doesn't matter.It's bad Qin didn't invite me. "

"Why would I do anything wrong?"

"You're my friend. Then it's not normal to invite people to play!

"Think of your age!You think you can play with my age!

"Do it!

"Then I'm telling you!I'm sure you'll have options!

"Options aren't bad!?At least he's my valet. "

"That's terrible!

Walking around the neighborhood in a noisy neighborhood is nostalgic.When Yuuki and I were walking together, we were talking nonsense.Someone I saw approaching the house popped up in front of us.I came out of my house.

"Ah, Mr. Oyako.I'm home ~ "

"Hey, Yong-nee-chan.It sounded kind of lively, like old times. "

You're upset, stepmother.But I'm sure the sound of the harp is quite different from mine.It's only natural because it's a man and a woman.My personal clothes are plain, no change of appearance.

"Hey, if something strange happens with Ken, I'll treat you like So-chan."

"I don't care either.Rather, it's strange that the conversation continues at this age difference. "

"Cool!?

The difference is not ten years apart.Also, when it comes to the contents, it is the same age, so it is inevitable that the topics are also common.Is my topic a little old? [M]

"Eh, uh...I can't keep up. "

"Forcefully speaking, best friend?

"Well, there's a question mark.It's been less than a month since we met. "

We met again at the end of July, and now it's mid-August, so it's about half a month.Yet it is strange to be able to establish such a reckless relationship.I'm sure Yuuki wonders about it too.

Wonderful, isn't it?

Wonderful.

"I wonder if you could introduce me.Yong-no-chan. "

Did your stepmother get paralyzed by the boulder?Hmm, I don't suppose my stepmother's profession is familiar with the sound of the harp.But it may not be remembered.

"It's the harp."

"You're way too snagged. It's called Kisaragi Kennon, who works part-time at a coffee shop in the next town."

"... I feel like I've heard some incredible words."

Because it's true. This is likely to arrive everywhere with the change in personality.You know, the lady said she was working part-time.

"Um, can I call you Oyako-san?

"It's Okita Oyako. Yumi and I are going to be close as neighbors."

"Behavior of others, Mr. Oyako.It's not a family thing. "

My worried teacher was too disastrous about my chores.My teacher's education to me also has such aspects.I was seriously worried about starving to death.

"Ah, my mom also cooks Oyako-san's lunch."

Thank you all the time.

I was worried about my mother-in-law's meal, but as far as I can see, it looks fine.Because I was worried about nutrition when eating out.Now, I have to be prepared.

"I was hoping that dinner would be fantastic."

"Why are we talking about lunch and dinner?Besides, you don't make brave fruit. "

I have already stopped even putting it on.Because it's courageous.

"It's not delicious even if I make it.Your mother's dishes are exquisite. "

I know that.It's strange because I don't feel like I can reproduce the same taste even if I imitate my master.Does he intend to get married anyway?And you're not going to stand on your own.

"Mom, I'm home. I need an extra lunch for one person."

"I've told you to tell me that many times in advance.It's a pleasure to meet you, Mother Yumi. "

I'm Hatsune, who bowed politely, but I'm really wondering why Yumi became such a character.The mystery of life.

"At first, it's called Kisaragi Kinnon.Sorry for the unexpected visit. "

"Oh, I wish Yumi had grown up like Kennon-san."

"I don't think so."

Yeah, you can't do that.

When I and Hatsune-san agreed, Yuuki actually swelled her cheeks and persisted.How old are you?

"I wish Qin didn't behave like that."

"Don't say that.I've never met anyone but Yoshimitsu. "

First impressions are important.Even if I say I know everyone, I'm the only one who knows.I definitely want to avoid being seen as just like the brave fruit.I won't run off like this.

"Is there anything you don't like?

"Anything but hamburgers is fine."

Everyone looked at me like they couldn't say anything. [M]Well, as long as you know the cause of my death.Besides, it's Obon today.Whatever you do, you'll think about it.

"Let's make it chilled.Let's make something else. "

I'll help you.

"It's not good to bother the customer.And I don't need any respect either.For some reason, when I talk to you in honor, it's sneaky. "

I wonder if you can tell by my senses.People who know me will somehow guess.I am silent about my stepmother.

"Because I want to."

"Then let's sweeten it up.Yumi won't help me. "

"Mom, you can't even let me hold a knife."

"Because if I let you grip me, I'll be very anxious."

Oh, I can somehow guess.This is where everyday behavior comes in.Are you saying that the symptoms are not settled down or that you are likely to get injured?

"Then Yumi and Oyako are waiting in the living room.The harp is this way. "

It's a house of brave fruit that you know without being guided.My mother-in-law was often away from home for work, so I often ate dinner here.That's why I used to help with cooking.

Always bad.

"I'm fine because I don't want you to be able to do housework.I couldn't help feeling anxious when you were a baby. "

As I heard, it seems that my stepmother asked for help seeing me hanging out while holding me.It seems that I've been dating my master since then.My master was a good man and he was really helpful.

"I really saved your life back then."

"Rather, I was afraid to look like I was holding a baby without an expression."

My stepmother is always faceless.At work, he is called the Iron Mask and has become quite famous.That's why it's difficult to communicate without reading the subtlety of emotions.Whatever I say, I grew up decently.

"That's why So-chan and I got to know each other."

"That's not the problem.I didn't have to worry so much about raising the same baby. "

"I'm sorry about the job."

I don't know, I think there is only a master among them who seems to be relatively decent.On the contrary, I don't think my past acquaintances are a habit.

Ah, please cut the vegetables, Mr. Kennon.

Roger that.

I don't know if it's about my past or my stepmother's past, but it's exciting.I am very ashamed of myself, but I can't stop it.Because I'm not who I used to be.

Oh, you're familiar with it.

"I'm cooking myself."

I am still taking care of my master's skills.If you say it's bad, it looks like it's depressed.Then the work of just cutting the vegetables is finished.I wonder where your father is.I'm sure there are five of them somewhere.He's incredibly thin.

"I kind of remember the old days."

"How many years ago were you talking about?

"About three years ago.There are plates in there, so please serve them. "

Roger that.

The main one is the master.I have a lot of support to do.But it's inconvenient to have to ask where it is, even though I know where it is.

Ha ~, I'm ready.

Well then ~ ~ ~

Bring it to me. I caught the brave fruit early, but I don't want to wait for everyone.No, it's the usual thing.Finally, I was able to check on my father.I think I've been in the living room the whole time.Say something. If you don't tell me, I won't be able to verify your father's existence.

"If dinner is good, what about Qin while we go to the tomb?

"I'm hanging around because I can't wait here while there's no one in the boulder."

You can stay with me.

My stepmother asked me to go for a walk when I tried to check the nearby shop.I guess I can't read this man's thoughts anymore.We've been together for a long time.

"I'll call you when I get back."

"That's all you have to do."

"That's right!

The master will do all the preparation, and it will be a waste of time.It's the usual pattern that I have to deal with in the meantime.Instead, I'm going to join the preparations.

It was a treat.

"Morning!?

This is what happens when you eat it.I don't think I'm breakfast.See, other people eat more than half of it.

Because it's a basin.It reminds me of something. "

"You've always been the same as me. What now?"

Well, that's true.

It seems to be brave and fruitless.I don't think there's anything else I can do.If it weren't for me, you'd feel uncomfortable.

You're a big guy, aren't you?

"It's really big.Are you aware of the first sound?

What?

She replies to her stepmother's words as if Master didn't clearly understand them.You wouldn't expect me to help you with lunch if I had a daughter in the house.That's why I won't say anything.That looks more interesting.

Afterwards, I got some tea to help with the cleaning up, and my stepmother and I moved to our previous home.You're a little relieved to be in there and not at all different from when I was alive.

……

And sitting face to face, silence is painful.I don't know what to say about offering a topic from me.There's nothing in common.

"Excuse me, may I ask you something?

"What is it?

That's rude. I wonder why she is here even though she is a young lady, whether she works part-time or cooks herself.I don't think so.

"Are you Soh-kun?

My stepmother broke.