The Witch, Who Once Was Called A Saint

Ios' home was a huge building beyond Astreia's imagination.

Exactly the size of a fort or castle, but still makes you think it's some sort of public sector building.

"... is this really a house?

"Yeah. Big, isn't it?"

I'm saying it as if it were some other HR, but if you mean you lived here, is it really only a cabin, such as a room you rent in the city of the fort? Yes, Astraia is making her eyes black and white, but Ios doesn't even show how much she cares... no, she's making her face a little tight.

I don't have a home in Astreia, but I feel like this isn't the face of someone who will be home for a long time. Besides, it's all the more so when it comes to the face of the person who's inviting himself to his parents' house.

"Ios?"

Forgetting his nervousness, Astreia tried calling.

"Astraia, I was only saying one thing..."

"Yeah?"

"Don't hit me."

"Huh?"

What are you talking about?

That was the moment I thought so.

"Ya brought me here all the time! I'm so tired of waiting!

The woman's bright voice echoed around, and Astreia looked at you - it should have, but her sight was all over. When I found out that my body was frozen and that people were holding my head over me, I had a soft feeling on my cheeks and a lip sound in my ears.

"... Huh?

"You're Ray! I've been waiting for you! I'm Illume. Mother of Ios."

That was the shocking encounter with Ios' mother.

Instead of the place, in the courtyard Astreia and Ios were behaved confectionery and tea from Illume. Ilme was such a cheerful woman that she couldn't fit in socially, and so much so that Astreia was bewildered.

"I received a letter yesterday that Ray was coming for me! If this kid had contacted me sooner, I'd have been ready for some proper hospitality, and I'd have brought him in and told him before."

"My vacation was sudden. I just wanted you to know that I'm glad I got in touch with you early."

"But you always brought me here to say it, and you didn't say a thing. How many letters do you think I wrote?

In that way Astreia understood and blushed, really eagerly awaiting her visit.

It seemed useless to worry about what to talk about and how to say hello, but I also didn't envisage being welcome so far.

However, to see how Ios is doing, it seems to be within the scope of the assumptions for Ios.

"But you're really cute. Ray, don't you want to live here for a while? You're just leaving me alone if I Ios with all my work anyway, right?

"Mother."

"Oh, excuse me. I miss you."

Shortly after Astraia pinches her mouth, Ios penetrates. Ilme laughs.

Even though he felt more like an interaction between his sister and brother than his mother and son, Astreia broke in as a jerk.

"Mr. Ios, well, I'm getting it done."

But to Astreia's words, Ios and Ilme had their eyes round together.

Regardless of Illume, Astreia herself turned her eyes round wondering what she was surprised to know about herself and so on. But that time did not last long, and eventually Illume uttered "Ah".

"Not enough."

"What?

"We also had cookies for chocolate chips that you liked. Ios, get your sweets changed."

Ilme says so, but Ios frowned.

"There's still plenty left, so you can do it later."

"You only stay home once in a while, so be kind."

……

Ios stood up before Ilme, who did not show any willingness to pull off the grin.

"Don't bully Ray while you're back."

"I wouldn't do such a bad thing. To the child who will be my righteous daughter."

……

"Look, I hope you get going soon"

That's how he dropped off Ios heading toward the mansion, and Astreia, alone with Illume, was in a heartfelt hurry as to what to do.

But there I finally remembered that I hadn't even been able to name it yet, and I stood up in a hurry.

"Um... I'm sorry I'm late to say hello. Ray, my name is."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was so happy that I even took away your time to say your name."

"No, that's not...!

But Ilme rose again, approaching Astreia nervously, and slowly took both hands.

"Well... once again, Mr. Ray, thank you for helping that child"

"Huh? Yes, no, no..."

Ilme smiled gently as she was surprised that her attitude had suddenly changed.

"Naturally. Because I'm a mother."

That was not an atmosphere earlier, but a look full of charity.

"I was surprised when Ios contacted me. And I've always wondered what it was like to be the one who helped that kid. I think she's really blessed to have been able to think of herself as that girl. And then... Is she working hard?

"Yes, very much admired by everyone"

"Are you admiring me too?

"Uh, that."

"Oh, I must say, with that look on your face."

The words made Astraia know what look she was on, and she felt more and more like she was on fire.

"That kid can't do it since he was a little girl, and I never say it... and I know it's funny that I'm sweet on that, but you have to support him."

"Yes."

"By the time I had time, she had grown up. What's the matter? I'll regret it. That's why you don't think I care."

"I don't think so"

Sure, I was in trouble, but if you don't like it, you wouldn't have brought Astreia here in the first place. Even Illume will understand that, but can the regret not dispel the concern?

"You're sweet."

"Mr. Ios is sweeter."

"Can you tell me what's good about that kid? What do you call it, the kind part?

"Oh... that's... that..."

When Astreia mumbled that she didn't think that question would come here, the voice of Ios flew from behind.

"Mother, don't be too hard on Ray"

"It's too soon to come back. I'm not annoyed by that."

Tong, and keeping the cookies on the table, Ios placed his hand on Astreia's shoulder… rather than in the form of a pull on his body, and his hand, which had been held from Illume by the clap, also moved away.

"Are you okay?"

"Well, that's a lovely mother."

"Look. Did you hear that?

"... I don't think you should praise me too much"

Because I get on with it, and it was an ios of things to include extraneously, but I still didn't deny it. Astraia laughed small, wondering if she didn't want to deny the word itself that it was nice.

"I, I have very little memory of 'Mother', so I am very jealous"

But after I said it, I got angry.

It was too heavy a topic to say on this occasion - but once again both hands were held from Illume by the clap.

"Ios, I knew I'd spoil Ray for a while, so you should go home alone"

"I was wondering if you wouldn't say something unsolicited"

Who would have imagined, for example, that it would be fitted?

But I warmly said, "You can call me Mother! If you say," I could only smile and snort. And I also thanked Ios for bringing me to this place.

"... by the way, Ray"

"What?"

"Fathers, brothers, and sisters-in-law are looking forward to it, so be prepared for this state of affairs to continue"

……

Although that would be appreciated, if only a few more questions could be handed down… I thought so, but more exciting than that was the case in Astraia.