The Struggle of Returning to The Other World

While preparations for the gourmet festival are progressing, naturally, daily work must continue without losing hand.

I still stand in front of the dining room counter today, judging the guests who line up.

According to Rick, the proposed uptake of female guests was also very well received by the royal palace side. It didn't mean it would cost a lot of money, so he said he wouldn't mind if it was the first time he liked it at the discretion of the field.

As a result of the discussion, this is going to be taken up after the gourmet festival, which Rick and the other cooks are attending, and is on hold for the first time. It's Rick's valve to start a new service now and cause unexpected things, because he can't afford to deal with them. It's comforting that you can take this festival so seriously.

That's why the dining room had the same amount of time as usual - though.

"What, are you serious?!?

"Rumor is, maybe"

A long line to the front of the counter, among thoughtfully chatty soldiers, raised a loud voice at the international time.

"What happens when Mr. Noel quits?"

"I don't know for sure, but I'm talking about the next escort knight announcement coming up soon."

I stopped by accident.

My ears pick up the words I care about, and I send my gaze to them.

"No, no, you don't. Why are we even talking about this now?

"I don't know about that."

"Oh, you're talking about Mr. Noel resigning as Guardian Knight of Master Ardina, aren't you? Maybe it's true. I heard the Knights talking about it, too."

Speaking out loud with no eyes, are the young knights who have recently been seen mingling with the soldiers.

Even in the knight class, it has become an upper-class treatment (although most people actually have noble identities), and despite the fact that there are separate salons available that feel like nobility, more and more people prefer the flavor of this dining room. That's what happened at lunch, but a delicious meal seems to be something that you can accept regardless of your identity or position.

Whatever that is, it is the content of their story.

"You're unbelievable. Because Mr. Noel also served as an escort for the witches of his predecessors. What are you gonna do when you don't seem to be more qualified than that guy? Are you kidding me?

"Right. A witch's escort knight is the best in the world. What happened to you?"

"There were rumors you two were dating. It stopped working, it was a goodbye, and it was awkward to face each other..."

Gachan.

I accidentally dropped the plate I was holding onto the counter.

"Wow, sis, are you okay?!?

"Oh, yes, excuse me!

In a hurry I can pull the plate in.

Oh, but I still can't stop being upset.

Talk about Noel's resignation, he's calling those ripples!?

But even though it's not. Even though the facts are not. It's not like Noel made some kind of coarse phase. That's not why I'm in love. Don't hurt the honor of the two of you with such inferior speculation -!

I wish I could say that.

I feel sorry for myself for not being able to say anything.

"Whoa, you guys. Don't spread the crap."

At that time, my voice rose from the rear of the line as if to speak for my feelings.

Look, this one is still a man in his mid-thirties or so who would be a knight.

"It's going to be public soon, so you won't even have to lay low. Lord Noel is resigning as an escort knight of your own free will. Aldina and I continue to have a good relationship even after our resignation, so there's nothing you can do about it."

- Well said! Uncle of the Knight!

"Oh, right. Excuse me......"

"I'm very sorry for your loss"

The rumouring knights, when they had the main dish in their hands, left the sleigh and the line.

... but right. No wonder it's rumored about Noel.

'Cause you are, aren't you? Resignation from the witch's escort is terrible news. Besides, if you resign in the midst of not seeing any reason to quit, I can't help but call everyone's speculation.

(Even when I was there, there were some weird rumors)

At that time, it was said to everyone in the shadow for the opposite reason.

At the time I was a witch, I used to rely on Noel, and there was a voice secretly raised that would distort my relationship with Noel. When I was informed of it, naturally, I was very depressed. Because of me, it was something I didn't want at all to be annoyed by Noel just taking his duties seriously.

Noel himself kicked me off saying he didn't care about such nonsense rumors, but I'm sure the rumors would have been constant until that time when I returned to the original world.... Maybe Noel kept haunting the rumors until after he left.

That guy, he's patient, anyway.

Though it was like a mountain for me to make a weak noise, it was not at all for Noel to show me a weak sound. He was always standing tall, modest, yet full of quiet confidence. I'm sure its essence hasn't changed even now. So it's very comfortable to be at his side.

That doesn't mean Noel is the perfect Superman.

Like Master Ardina did, even Noel is a normal man.

Sometimes you'll be anxious, sometimes you'll be careful.

Besides, Noel showed it to me now. His weak spot.

- I spent every day thinking you might be gone tomorrow.

Second, it reminds me of Noel's squeezing voice.

Noel liked me like this and told me he wanted to keep me on his side and protect me. But I refused that hand and decided to stand alone. Noel accepted that, but he probably spent a lot of time with the anxiety that I might suddenly be gone.

Is Noel still anxious, though he may be complacent?

What conclusions do I intend to draw?

Will I stay in this world when the promise deadline comes...

(Me, cheating)

I keep Noel waiting.

I couldn't help but realise once again that I had been keeping Noel waiting ever since that night when I went back into this world and didn't take his hand.

I always thought about myself and didn't try to look at Noel at all. I didn't think about Noel properly, even though Noel told me to think about me a little more.

So I can't believe I want you to wait a little longer without giving me an answer - oh, what a dishonest answer you've returned.

(Besides, you're waiting for me, did you ever think about me, Noel?

Now that I wanted to live as a civilian, the time I could spend with Noel is gone again. So I was obsessed with this cafeteria, the diner, the festival.

Indeed, little by little, I might have begun to confront this world. But was there a Noel presence there?

(I wonder how long I'm going to keep Noel waiting)

If a year of promise passes and you decide to stay in this world. If so, were you going to take Noel's hand for the first time then?

(But isn't that a huge cheat?

Too convenient, I might say.

Now, if we were to go back to the original world, I still can't answer Noel's confession because I'm going back, I'm sorry, I can't believe it. Either way, it sucks.

I don't obscure about Noel, think about it properly, I can't believe it. I was just lining up words that sounded good.

(You're not stupid, I am)

"Ugh, wow, Halka! Plates, plates!

That's when Mr. Rick's rushed voice popped into his ear and I hacked back into consciousness.

If you look at it at hand, the stew that was serving in the deep dish is turning into a sea full of daisies.

"Wow!

The stew finally spilled on the applause that shook the plate in surprise.

"While!

It was on my hands as much as I wanted, and I screamed and threw the plate out on the table. I managed to spare just the lethargy of smashing the stew on the floor, but I can't believe I'm stuck thinking blurry while I'm at work, oh no more, I really hate myself!

"Are you okay, sister?"

"You burned it, now!

Mr. Rick took his reddened hand and quickly put it on the water as he was worried about the customer.

"Sorry, Mr. Rick..."

"Fine, I've been doing that for a while. When you're done, sit back and rest."

"No, I'm fine. I can work."

"Something went wrong earlier. If I can't do it and I feel worse, I have no ex or child. Don't hesitate to rest when you're resting, so you better get better soon."

"No, I was just thinking."

"Fine. He's been packing my roots and working for me lately, and if I take the day off, I'll be up already."

I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart.

I couldn't believe Mr. Rick didn't even dream of thinking about a man.

No, me.

I can't do anything.

Returning to my room early in the day, I rolled over the bed and watched the slightly thin dirty ceiling.

Don't stay like this.

That's all I know.

Instead, how could I have ever been fine?

I keep imitating people who favor me like I keep them. If you try to put it into a sentence in your head, isn't that just a hell of a bitch?

I need to see Noel.

Blurry, such an idea came to mind.

Now.

Let me do whatever I want until now, and with Noel's help, I got my present life, and yet, I didn't look at him at all. - Really, now.

I don't even know how I can go see him, even if I finally want to see him in this situation.

(Oh, but speaking of which)

I threw myself out of bed and put my hand on the small drawer of my desk.

Inside the drawer, a lovely bell sleeps.

This is a magic item from the summoner, Mr. Luno.

Once I settled into this life, I had the opportunity to meet and talk to him personally. As an example, Mr. Luno pushed me, but that's when he gave me this bell.

Said, if you want to go home without waiting a year, you should wave this bell thoughtfully with that feeling in mind. That way Mr. Luno would rush to me and free me from all the glitches - that is, to return me to the original world.

I used to cut it in front of Lady Frahamti on my own, so Mr. Luno made it "real".

Thankfully, we haven't had a chance to ring this up until today.

Rather, every day is so full that I forgot the existence of the bell.

I gently took out the bell and tried to wiggle it in front of me.

... If I rely on Mr. Luno in this way, I guess I'll be pissed off.

With stray, slightly shaken fingertips.

Chi, and the unreliable sound rang small in the room.

I rush to grip the bell and look around, but it doesn't make any difference.

Wave the bell thoughtfully with your feelings, because they said, I'm sure that's a no-count now. Danger. Danger.

Well, it was when I breathed.

"Hal, did you call?"

A distracted voice that suddenly echoed into the room.

And what showed up was Mr. Luno himself, who had no thoughts.

"Wow, this is a small room."

"Lu, Mr. Luno!

I'm here. I'm really here, this guy.

"It's been the other day, Hal."

"Are you going to call me now! I just rocked it a little!

"Uh, because. Hal, you needed my help."

Mr. Luno, who deepens his grin, is as mysterious as ever. Does this guy have a decent job of being called to come in just a few seconds?

"So, what's up? After all, you decided to go back to your old world? I'm sorry, but I can't help it."

"It's not! I'm not."

I can't wait to be returned to the original world without asking questions. I deny in great haste.

"Liar. I know - they're full every day."

"That's, thanks to you, yes..."

"Yeah. So? Why did you call me?

"Uh."

When asked directly from the front, words don't come out well.

To me like that, how long was Mr. Luno's laugh turning into a bitter laugh?

"Noel, don't you want to go see you?

"Ugh..."

"You hit it. You look the same as you did when Mr. Frahamti locked you in. I can't believe I can't go see you right away when I want to, poor thing. What, you want to learn how to metastasize, too, Hal?

"I have no idea when I'll be able to master it, so I'll stop it"

"Then I can help you."

That being said, Mr. Luno offered me his right hand.

I stare at that hand and hesitate a little.

If I see Noel, I wonder what I'm going to tell him.

I want to see Noel. But I'm afraid to see you.

I offered my hand the same way, but I could hardly lay that hand over Mr. Luno's.

My hand as it floats in the universe.

Mr. Luno grabbed the hand relentlessly.

"What, wait a minute, I'm still ready for my heart..."

"Behave first, rather than think! Come on, let's go!

Ghosts!

As usual, there is too little mercy.

I tried to raise my voice of protest, but with that voice, I was flown into the confines of the space.