Chapter 133: If I Don’t Become Honest…
Pulling Rain’s hand, I entered a side road that led out to Second Street.
Even though it is a side road it is not particularly dim, and there is a reasonable amount of foot traffic.
Between First Street and Second Street is the targeted shop.
Stopping in front of the shop and looking at Rain’s face, she was blankly staring with a dazed expression.
"Instructor... here?"
"Well, you’d have that kind of reaction."
From the outward appearance it is an ordinary common private house; even if told it is a shop one would probably not believe it.
I laughed a little at Rain’s reaction, gently pulled the linked hand, and opened the shop door.
Entering the shop we were greeted by a refined-looking female shopkeeper, and we also returned the greeting.
When I informed her it was for two the female shopkeeper smiled and guided us to the second floor.
Following behind and going up to the second floor, we came out into a corridor with long depth.
A corridor long enough that the dead-end wall could barely be seen; the first time I also saw it I was surprised.
There were many doors in the corridor, and one could tell there were that many rooms.
Rain looked left and right and murmured while still with a blank expression.
"Amazing..."
So as not to fall behind the shopkeeper I pulled Rain’s hand and followed.
Walking a little the shopkeeper stopped in front of one door, opened the door, and prompted with a hand to enter inside.
I made Rain walk ahead and enter the room first; I also followed behind Rain and entered.
When passing beside the shopkeeper I finished ordering and paid the money.
Because the things to request were decided I was able to pay in advance.
If wanting to request something else, one can look at the menu table in the room and add it.
The inside of the room was about the size of a one-room; in front there was a window overlooking the side road.
A table for two was placed so that one could eat while looking outside from that window.
Curtains in colors that let one feel a little warmth were fluttering in the wind from outside.
I like this relaxed space and for a period often visited with Nimi.
Passing beside the blank-expression Rain I pulled out the table chair and smiled at Rain.
"Shall we sit, Rain."
"...Instructor, isn’t this expensive?"
"You’d think so, but not really."
Rain who had been with a blank expression ended up making a worried expression at my words.
So I smiled gently so as to reassure her and beckoned, prompting her to sit.
Rain, while making a face as if not quite convinced, walked over to me and sat in the chair.
So I also sat opposite and explained about this shop.
At a glance the private rooms look high-threshold, but it is a shop favored by adventurers.
Well, an ordinary restaurant is three copper coins, and this shop is seven copper coins so the price is high.
But it is not that high, and the taste of the food is also considerably delicious.
Moreover the rooms with effective soundproofing are to the extent that I want to be taught the remodeling method.
Previously when I asked the shopkeeper, even if one riots next door the sound does not resound or something.
When I explained that far, Rain nodded as if understanding.
"A perfect place for confidential talks."
"Correct. Moreover if the food is also delicious it’s the best, right?"
"To the extent I don’t want to tell anyone, the best."
Saying that and laughing enjoyably, Rain made me also laugh thinking that is true.
While laughing for a while I noticed the sound of the door being knocked and answered.
The female shopkeeper who opened the door and bowed began arranging the food on the table.
What I ordered was dishes with plenty of meat.
Of course vegetables are also included, but I had the main subject made meat.
At the dishes being lined up Rain’s eyes sparkled, and seeing that I also smiled.
The shopkeeper who finished arranging bowed and quietly left the room.
Incidentally when wanting to call the shopkeeper, if one rings the bell placed on the table she will come.
In a soundproofed room I do not know how she is listening.
I think the bell is probably a magic tool.
We deliciously partook of the food and now are drinking after-meal tea.
The wind from outside hitting the face feels good.
Looking outside from the window, the previous day’s rain is as if a lie and the sky is clear, with the sun shining brilliantly.
The coolness of the wind is also because it is after the meal, but also because the side road has many parts that become shade.
Rain in front was also drinking tea while looking outside the window with a calm expression.
That Rain, while still looking outside the window, suddenly murmured in a quiet voice.
"Instructor, I like you."
"...Rain."
"I am aware that I myself am not honest. But... I thought that if I don’t become honest now, here, it is no good."
Flushing her cheeks red and smiling troubledly, Rain turned her face from outside the window to me.
Rain says she is often told she is childish, but the her in front of me is an adult woman from wherever one looks.
Then after taking a deep breath she made a serious expression, slightly moistened her eyes, and said clearly.
"I like you."
"I also like you, Rain."
Standing up I moved beside Rain, placed one knee on the floor, and turned Rain this way.
Taking the box of the Sephrim Necklace from the magic bag I held it out to Rain and smiled.
Rain who seemed overcome with emotion received the necklace box with both hands.
"Actually I intended to say it from me. Sorry it became like an afterthought. I request from me. I like you, Rain. Will you become my lover?"
"Yes..."
Rain shed one drop of tear, smiled, and firmly nodded.
I taught her the way of using the necklace, stood up to put the necklace on, and went around behind Rain.
So as not to catch the swaying twin-tails I put the necklace on for her; then Rain began flowing magic power.
Light-blue light overflowed and immediately settled.
Returning to Rain’s front and placing one knee, the gemstone had changed to light blue.
As if reflecting the honest heart of Rain at the root, a beautiful light blue.
Rain who gently gripped that gemstone with both hands was smiling happily for me.
When I gently stroked Rain’s cheek with one hand, Rain quietly closed her eyes.
Bringing my face close I gave a kiss that only touched the lips, slightly released my face, and hugged.
Wrapping both arms around Rain’s back I hugged the small body a little more strongly, strongly so that she would not become lonely.
When I buried my face in her neck, the scent of oranges tickled my nostrils.
"Nn, Instructor... Raide...-san."
"If it’s hard to call, Raide is also fine, you know?"
"No... Raide-san is better."
"...I see."
"Yeah."
Rain wrapped both arms around my back and strongly hugged back.
The slightly small apples were pressed against my body, and every time Rain moved her body the firm apples also changed shape.
Releasing my face from the neck I kissed once more.
Every time the lips touched the scent of oranges came, and Rain who flushed her face red was unbearably precious.
When I licked the plump lips once, in return Rain also licked my lips.
Looking at each other’s actions and laughing, we kissed many times until the shopkeeper knocked on the door.
I will list the newly considered order of breast sizes below.
I may use other expressions, but please use it as a quick reference table.
[Small hill → Mandarin → Apple → Grapefruit → Pear → Melon → Watermelon]
Character Profiles
＊Rain
Height: 158 cm
Age: 16
Red hair — hair grown to about the waist done in twin-tails.
Expression still retains childishness. Red pupils. Bright personality.
Body type is slender. Breasts are a little smaller than apples.
One of the three songstress girls whose popularity is beginning to rise.
From her way of speaking, actions, and appearance she is called the little-devil type.
She has no intention of looking down on people, and she herself has no awareness.
Therefore even though she is selling, when called the little-devil type she becomes a little depressed.
At such times the one she acts spoiled with is Win.
By being saved by Raide, recently she has been thinking of trying to become honest with him.
Recently she has been becoming honest but it seems embarrassing.
She also wants to act spoiled with Raide but has not told anyone.
From the stampede incident she learned the fear of Raide disappearing.
She harbors romantic feelings toward Raide and cannot help wanting to act spoiled with Raide.
Currently Raide’s lover.