It was an unfortunate day.
It's not so much a big fall, but it's been raining all morning and it never stops.
I want to relax at home on a day like this, but unfortunately that's not the case.
I ran out of seasoning, so I have to go buy it.
"Rain, where are you going?
"Are you going out? Is that a fun place to be?
Canade and Luna, who were gobbling on the couch in the living room, saw this one.
"I'm shopping. I'm out of condiments."
"Then I'll buy some ingredients for dinner today. I like fish!
"I like vegetables!
"Talk to Tina, the cook, around here."
My chef is Tina, so I can't decide on the menu.
If Tina says she wants that one because it's sweet, she generally responds to requests unless it's something unscrupulous.
"Are you okay on your own? Do you want me to come with you?
"It's about seasoning, so I'm fine on my own. It's raining, and the canades need you to slow down at home."
"I don't like the rain..."
"What, Canade doesn't like rain?
"Cats hate to get wet."
"Even though the bath is fine?
"I like the bath because it's warm"
"I don't know..."
Watching the interaction between the two, I was somewhat dusty.
I feel like my peaceful routine is back.
"Okay, I'm coming."
"There you go."
Come on in.
The two of us dropped me off and I left the house behind.
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Walk in a rainy city with an umbrella.
It's raining, so there aren't many dewstores open.
I had to take a trip to the store, but instead I was able to get quality condiments.
"So why don't we buy something sweet for a souvenir?
I want to see everyone's happy face and think about it.
Because I don't know if the outdoor shop is doing it...
Let's go to the sweet spot where we're taking it home.
The sweet spot is on the street lined with shops, so it could be moved quickly.
We don't have many customers because of the rain and the order passes quickly.
I took buttercream sandwiches for a few people and left the store behind.
Hope you're happy, guys.
Luna likes sweets and stuff, so I'm sure she'll smile and eat it.
Nina seems happy...
"Hmm?"
As I walked thinking about everyone, I noticed, uh, a shadow on a narrow road off the front street.
It's raining quite a bit, but I'm not giving you an umbrella.
Instead, it's like a robe, covering your whole body completely to your head.
"What is it...?
Not the face I saw.
I'm not sure he's hiding in a robe, but he's definitely someone I don't know.
Yet...... I wonder why.
I can't take my eyes off that person...
I can't leave this place like this.
"... would you like to speak up for a moment"
This would also be on the edge of something.
With that in mind, I walked over to the man in the robe and gently offered him an umbrella.
"If I stay here without an umbrella, I'll get wet and catch a cold."
……
The robe rocked slightly.
Did you tilt your neck?
"What were you doing?
"... was looking for people"
That's what I say in a small voice.
She had a very beautiful voice.
With a clear voice as the bell rings...
When I was listening, I felt like I might exaggerate but my heart would be washed.
And it's probably a girl from the voice.
A little below me...?
I can't help it because it's just my voice judgment, but I got that impression.
"If you're looking for people, don't stay here. You know, go around the Adventurer Alliance or the Inn, that's what you should do."
"Lost"
I see.
So you were on your way here?
"Uh..."
I can walk you through this...
Before we do that, I think we should do something about the wet robes.
If I stay like this, I'll catch a cold.
I'll show you around.
"Really?"
"You just better do something about the wet robe before you do. You want to come to us' cause you're close?
... Wait a minute, eh?
If this is it, it's like you're nagging me.
If I do this, I'm willing to alert this kid...
"Mmm."
Robe's child nodded small.
Apparently you believed me.
"Uh..."
"What's going on?
"No, it's nothing. Well, let's go."
Take Robe's kid home.
I'm home.
Speak up, but no particular reaction.
I had Canade and Luna in the living room before I went out, but I don't see either of them.
Maybe he's even taking a nap.
Come on in.
"I'll Grandpa"
Robe's kid never hesitated, and he walked right into the house.
If I were a bad guy, what would I do?
Defenseless or alert...
I get worried about this kid.
"Kushi-kun"
Robe's kid sneezed.
"Are you all right?
"Mm, fine. It was just a little cold."
"You should get dressed anyway. And you want to take a bath, too?
"Bath, do you have one?
"It'll take a while to get the water up, though."
"Thanks."
I'm gonna take a bath... that's all right, right?
She's a small mouthful of kids, so sometimes, but I'm not sure how to judge her.
"Whoa, Rayne's husband"
Fluffy and Tina appeared from the back.
"Welcome back, how's the seasoning you were asking for?
"Yes, this"
I gave Tina the bag with the seasoning.
"Oh dear. What... what, the child?
"I was lost in the road and wet in the rain,"
"Feel like a cat or a dog and don't pick people up."
"Sorry."
"That sounds like Rayne's husband, too."
"Can you ask this kid to change?
"Ho, when I leave it to you"
Tina disappeared fluffily in the back.
Seeing Tina like that, Robe's kid had his eyes round.
"The... ghost now?
"Yeah. But he's one of my most important people."
"A ghost is my companion...... could it be?
"Look, let's do something about that robe first"
Take Robe's kid to the stripper.
"This is the stripper, the bath in the back. Wait a minute."
Move to the bathroom to add hot water.
It'll be full in ten minutes.
"Wait a minute and the water will be full...... Yikes!?
Back from the bathroom to the stripper...
There was a naked girl.
At its feet is a wet robe.
I guess the naked girl is the contents of the robe kid.
"hey...... how dare you take it off even though you still have me!?
"No problem."
"Because I'm a big ant! What..."
Second, my gaze is fixed on her head.
There were two small horns, growing from the area above my forehead.
That... is a testament to the most powerful species, the Ghost Clan.