My Skills Are Too Strong to Be a Heroine

Festival Night ① Frustration and Rebirth

"Yes, open your mouth."

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When I opened my mouth as I was told, Takao stabbed a small cut apple fruit in the front of the fork and put it in my mouth.

I chewed it, but I frowned when I couldn't chew it.

─ ─ ─ ─ A few days after the rebellion against the demons.

The crushed left hand has recovered considerably and the swelling has subsided, but there is still no strength and it is an unacceptable state to hold something. That's why, in the early morning, while I was waking up in my bedroom, there was an event that I did not wish to receive a meal assistance from Takao, but the contents were strange.

Once I've confirmed that my mouth is empty, Takao will stick an apple shard in the fork again and bring it to my mouth. The face is too serious and there is no shard of sweetness. A strong sense of responsibility seeps into uneasy handling.

─ ─ This is probably a situation where the world says "yes, ahn" ─ ─?

However, the state where the apple has been stuck in the mouth without mentioning the presence or absence of a moment ago, obviously the silent handwriting that "the purpose is nutrient intake". Now it's like... I don't want to say that, but it's just...

"Feeding at the zoo...."

"Huh? What?

"No, the apples are delicious."

When I cheeked the apple together with the feeling of not falling into my heart, Takao began peeling the apple satisfactorily. Yeah, yeah, there's no danger in holding a knife at all, I'm sure you're better at cooking than I am. I was supposed to be nursing, but I took a lot of mental damage.

"... I mean, one hand moves, so I can eat apples myself. You don't have to take care of me."

"That's what Amamiya-san thinks."

In the dark, I was told I didn't hear your opinion. Oh, me.

You can't help but hold your knees on the sheets and play with them pressing your cheeks against your knees as you gaze down on your golden head and nails. Then he stopped his hand, which was seriously peeling off the apple, and Takao raised his face like a tickle.

"What... let me say this, I... ah, no, I..."

"I'm fine now, I'm sick of it."

Laughing hahahaha, she starts to peel her skin again, pointing her mouth like a child.

"... if I'd protected Amamiya-san properly, I wouldn't have been hurt like that."

"No, it's okay. I don't want you to protect me or anything like that."

Shit, a knife stuck deep into the apple.

The demon inside me whispers, feeling a little pitiful about the hand that trembles slightly, saying that this is a good opportunity. Incidentally, I haven't confirmed the presence of an angel.

"Takao, you're not the right girl to protect."

"Mm, isn't it right...?

"Yeah, not at all. Refreshing. Talent is bad. Remember all the adventures you've had. Because Takao, when you look at the enemy, you don't care about the back, and you fight hard. You don't want to distract yourself from protecting me, and I don't think you should give up all the things that are not right for you."

I opened my mouth to disagree with something, but the clear mind instantly popped out what was right, and I swallowed my teeth and silenced with regret.

It's kind of cute, and I smile and add.

"Besides, I'm probably not fit to be protected either. Talent. You're not good at standing still, and you're not that weak, are you? So let's stop fighting each other for nothing and work together as a two-top attacker."

Then, let's take the head of the Demon King by ourselves and show him a smile. Takao smiled a little bitterly and kind of looked down sadly.

"... I wanted to protect you."

"I wanted to be protected."

But, well, it doesn't seem to have been born under a star of that attribute, and I can't help it. We'd better protect each other.

That's good. It would be a great victory if you could stay close in any way.

"Besides, Takao was the one who helped me when I was most scared, so that's okay. Enough... thank you for saving me."

I remember the night I sat alone at a dark bus stop. The impression I had at that time has changed a lot, but Takao's kindness has certainly not changed anything.

"What do you mean?

If you don't remember...

Fufufu, I laughed, but she stared at me with an unconvincing face. I hate losing.

I had no choice but to close my eyes and say, "I'm hungry."

Immediately after the resumption of administrative dining assistance, I enjoyed the sweetness of apples and chewed the happiness of spending the morning alone regardless of form.

After we finished eating, Takao and I went down to the ground floor together and nobody was there.

"What's that? Where's everybody?

"Come on... isn't it forced labour again?

"It's as if I'm a bad employer."

Hip, take a breath and look back at the two of you. Soon Giselle, who was sitting deep in the chair, looked at us with her cute orange eyes narrowed.

"Yes, only life....."

"... what do you think I am? Everyone is out in the city. We have to finish preparing for the festival by night. No matter how many men you have, it's not enough."

"Festival... ahh! Today, right?"

The Starry Night Festival that Shibuya-senpai talked about ─ ─ The Confession Festival, aka.

Remembering that, I was beating my heart. No, no, secrets don't seem to make sense unless they're disclosed to each other, so if Takao doesn't feel that way... When I glanced up next to him, Takao also kind of blushed and fluffed his cheeks. I have a bit of a pale expectation, and it seems like I'm jerking off.

Looking at us like that, Giselle waved her hand to chase us away with a melancholy exhalation.

"Oh no, I like winter, please don't bring springy air into this hall.... boy, will you take my little girl away? The decoration of the city should be coarse. It's so beautiful, kids enjoy the festival like children."

Mr Giselle's proposal was hopeless. I love festivals, food is delicious, it's fun for everyone to make a scene, and food is delicious.

I wonder if there is a store or not, and that's what excites me like a child, so I can push in a feeling that comes to mind.

"Ah, but Giselle can't get out of this hall...."

It's pathetic that you can't attend the festival alone while you're by the bustling side. I took great care of this man. I can't help but feel comfortable playing with myself.

I have a problem with my hands, and I'll leave a message with you. With that in mind, Giselle giggled and shook her neck sideways.

"I'm good. At the festival, you've been given a major role, right? Fufu... I'll rest until then."

What the hell are you doing out here? Hmm, thinking about it, I was so frustrated that I shook my finger, and I hurriedly left the hall with Takao.

"Giselle-san, I'll buy you a souvenir! Cotton or squid!

"Squishy...?

Wait, I'm opening up, I'm going to conquer you with nothing left!

I shook my hand when I came to Jisel, and I jumped out cheerfully into the cold.