The strongest swordsman was disappointed with the world's too low level and reincarnated into another world.

I was supposed to go out, along with Faraes.

Already, Celia and Sona are heading out to base, and I'm waiting for Faraes in the front door.

Looks like it's taking a while to get ready to go out.

"Yeah?"

After waiting for a while like that, Faraes walked in.

But things are a little different than usual.

Faraes wears glasses, wraps his hair around the back, and makes it look like a ponytail.

Just doing this will change your impression a lot, I'm surprised.

"Hey, Slade."

"... what's going on?

I didn't know what the intent was, and I was asking the question unexpectedly.

Something that worries me a little when things are different.

"Oh, this is a disguise."

"Disguise?"

"I know my face from the standpoint of the Knights."

"I see..."

Apparently, the intent was a disguise.

Speaking of which, when I went out with Faraes before, I remember I was in trouble.

Faraes, popular with women, and the fact that I was walking, turned a cold eye from that fan.

Thinking about it, getting disguised might also be appreciated by this one.

You can walk without worrying about the gaze around you, because it makes you feel easier.

"Celebrities are tough."

"Well..."

But I have one question.

If it's normal to go out in disguise, why didn't you do it before?

But it's not that much of a concern either, so stop asking questions. I'm sure there was a reason.

"Still, that's something that changes my impression a lot..."

"It's a disguise. I'd be in trouble if you hadn't changed."

"It's just that from my point of view, it doesn't change what it is to be Faraes."

"I guess that's because I see my face every day. It's something that other people don't even realize."

Faraes' disguise doesn't work for me.

But if someone else sees it, it seems to be enough to stop noticing with Faraes.

It is strange inside.

"... you look great"

"Huh?"

"No, I'm surprised by the sudden change, but I think you look great..."

So, I was saying that.

That's what I thought I had to say because I didn't want to be mistaken because of the reaction earlier.

"... well, thank you"

In my words, Faraes thanks me with a little light.

She seems happy, so I'm glad she said it.

It just got a little weird air.

I'm ashamed of what I said, and perhaps, of what Faraes said.

"It's time to go"

"Oh, oh..."

So, that's what Faraes told me.

It was hard to tell air, so this helps.

This is how we decided to go out.

◇ ◇ ◇

Me and Faraes were walking around town.

In the meantime, Faraes talks to me.

"Slade, do you have a minute?

"What?

"No, I thought I'd explain where we're headed."

Apparently, he's going to give us an explanation of where we're headed.

You haven't told me this before, but is it here?

"Today we are headed to a store selling stuffed animals..."

"Stuffed animal? Oh, I see..."

Looks like we're on our way to a store selling stuffed animals.

Faraes had heard that he liked cute things and was collecting stuffed animals.

For that reason, it wouldn't be strange as a destination.

The only problem is why I'm going there.

"How could I be there?

"Actually, I have a stuffed animal that I can get exclusively for people who come there with men and women. That's what I wanted, and I asked you to come."

"Oh, really..."

Here, I see why Faraes invited me.

You brought me here because you wanted a stuffed animal that was exclusive to both men and women.

"… so, for men and women only, Ka, for couples only."

"What?"

"So that... I want you to pretend to be a couple with me..."

"I see..."

So Faraes has delved into the content of men and women.

That seems to be couple-only.

Somehow, I'm embarrassing myself all at once.

Faraes is also blushing, causing the morning air to flow.

"So when Cletta asked me yesterday if it was a date, I couldn't say it back."

"Oh yeah..."

Faraes says that to change the air or something.

This seemed to be the reason Faraes couldn't flush yesterday when Cretta told me it was a date. It didn't seem to have been flushed.

"... well, I couldn't tell you because I was ashamed. I'm sorry..."

"Oh, no, that's nothing. I'm the one who took it on without asking."

I couldn't tell you that, it just seemed embarrassing.

I don't mind at all about that.

Even if I hadn't decided what to say, if what Faraes said, I thought it would be okay. That's why I took it on without asking anything.

"Ah!"

"Yeah?"

With that in mind, Faraes raised his voice.

The gaze is toward the store in front of you.

Looks like this is where it's meant to be.

"Slade, then, let's pretend we're a couple"

"Oh, that's good, but what are we gonna do?

"... why don't we put it together with our arms?

"Arms... ok"

We decided to put our arms together to pretend to be a couple.

Faraes will leave his body in my arms.

"Ugh!"

"Ah!"

So we raised our voices at the same time.

My elbow hit Faraes' chest.

What a pleasant feeling. No, it's not.

"Faraes......"

"No, it's okay. You can thank me for today."

"Really..."

"And anyway, let's go..."

That's what Faraes said, so he decided to enter the store in the same position.

In the store, it feels like a grocery store.

Probably the kind of store where girls come.

"Welcome"

When we checked in, a clerk-like woman spoke up.

"Slade......"

Then Faraes pulls my body.

Apparently, I'd like to head over to the quorum.

That's why I'm going with Faraes to the clerk.

"Oh, you know, ca, a couple of exclusive stuffed animals..."

"Ah, yes. Please wait…"

Going to the clerk's place, Faraes said so nervously.

Then the clerk moves on to the back. Perhaps there's an exclusive there.

……

……

The rest of us, me and Faraes, had nothing to talk about and were rigid.

When you think people are actually looking at you, you get more embarrassed. Perhaps Faraes is for the same reason.

I want the clerk to bring the product as soon as possible.

"Yes, this way"

After a while like that, the clerk came back.

Now all I have to do is pay for it, and that's where I realize.

Me and Faraes are here as a couple.

And yet, making Faraes pay is kind of poorly dressed.

"Is this okay?

"Ah, yes. Just right. Thank you."

"Slade......?

For that reason, I was offering money before Faraes gave it to me.

Most importantly, this is the advance on the salary I'm getting from Cretta. Thinking about it, I still felt badly dressed.

But it's better than letting Faraes pay for it.

"Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again."

"Okay, let's go."

"Ah..."

I pick up the stuffed goods, take the surprised Faraes, and leave the store.

After I leave the store, Faraes slowly talks to me.

"Slade? What do you mean?

"... well, it's like a gift. If we were a couple, we'd do this, wouldn't we?

"But..."

"For once, let me look good too."

"... well. Thanks........."

Faraes seemed happy, though a little confused.

Looking at that look makes me think I did the right thing.

"I'll take care of it. Slade......"

"Huh?"

"Mmm..."

When I think about that, I hit something soft on my cheek.

It's Faraes' lips.

In other words, I was kissed by Faraes.

"What...?

"Thank you. Besides, if you were a couple, you'd do this, wouldn't you?

"Yes, no... these eyes..."

"Don't worry. It's confirmed that there are no people around."

Sure, Faraes is right, there are no people around.

But I don't think that's the problem.

"... well, okay"

But I was happy, and it's not a matter of postponing it that far, so I decided not to say anything more.

Let's go home, then.

"Oh."

Thus, I decide to go home with Faraes, who is in a good mood.

In the meantime, I didn't realize I'd been holding my arms together until I left.