Master, do you have a fever? Are you okay?
"It was fine, I just remembered a bit of embarrassment! Ah, now why don't you just read my heart out loud!?"
I-I see?
Now, if innocent Shaw-chan listens to my voice, I won't be able to stand up again. We're going to Asuka's basement workshop and lab, so don't be a fool!
Still, the behavior may still be suspicious because of the dream. Asuka realizes that right away, so she has to be prepared to be asked.
All you have to do is make the same excuse you told Shaw, right? It's not really happening, but it's not like you're telling a big lie again.
"Ah, Megu!... hmm? What happened?" My face is red, though. "
Sure enough, Asuka stormed in at the moment of meeting and face-to-face. I knew you'd notice, but not as soon as we met.
"I remembered that I was a little embarrassed..."
When she returned the words she had prepared as she turned away from her eyes, Asuka laughed brightly as she opened her eyes.
"Ahh, that's what I am!" I'll think of it later, wow, it's going to get worse! "
"Oh, that's right!" That's why don't you shove it in and ask me anymore! "
“All right, all right! I'm a little curious about what happened. I don't want to hear it, and I don't want to hear it."
Ho, I'm glad you understand. Besides, it seems to have been a good deception.
After all, I can't hide anything, so I have to tell the truth to some extent. I've heard about it somewhere, but it's an effective way to tell the truth if you want to tell a lie, but it's also an effective way for people to show their face.
Then the topic shifted to Seto and Maki-chan. While I was talking about how I was doing, I was somewhat looking forward to going underground.
As usual, there are various sounds in the underground space. Carter's blacksmithy is probably the busiest. Using a soundproofing magic tool will reduce this noise, but it's not completely soundproofed so that you'll notice any strange noises as soon as they sound.
That's why the closer you get to the forge, the more noise you make and the louder it gets.
Set is here, isn't he?
Yeah! That's what I'm saying!
I peeked into the workshop while checking each other out louder than usual. There are still a lot of people working, so don't get in the way!
Oh, did you come to see Set?
I'm in the back, so you can come in
An artisan speaks to us like that when he sees us. I was smiled at. I'm sorry.
Well, why don't you just go and talk to her?
That's right!
Slowly walk through the workshop with Asuka. There are various machines, so I tried to go through the middle of the aisle as much as possible. Of course, I don't want to touch it from the source, but just in case.
"Ah, there it is! Asuka, there it is!"
"Huh? Oh, it's true. Isn't that a lot bigger than it was then?"
"That's right, you're human." Mr. Set should have reached adulthood in the past year. "
We are growing at a different rate. It is only natural that it has grown considerably in just one year. Asuka laughed, knowing that she might be impressed when she saw it.
Set-kun was a thin boy, but he seemed a lot tighter. Even so, it's still thin. I'm relieved that I'm eating well, resting, and studying in a nice environment.
"Such serious eyes..." It feels like an artisan. "
"That's true, isn't it? You can say it's in public again, but you still say it and don't ask. I heard about it in the report."
"Um. It's a thought to be too humble." I could have done this! even though you're bragging right away
Well, that's the type of Asuka. She is a child who gets praise and grows. I know that's true of Seto, but I feel like I won't be able to grow if I'm satisfied with it.
After observing for a while, Seto finally noticed us.
Asuka finally noticed! He said it was dull, but it was difficult for humans to find someone in a distant position in this noise, who had neither combat nor magic power, and I think that's normal.
"No, not an angel, but Meg-sama and Asuka-sama...!"
Then, after staring at us and calling out his name, Set-kun suddenly thinks that his face has turned bright red and stopped moving, he falls backwards in a flutter.
... ah, I've seen this before. The craftsman nearby is in a hurry to support Set-kun.
"I-it's certainly been a long time, but I'm going to fall at this distance!?"
"Ahahah, I knew it!" It hasn't changed. I wonder if this is the place to go with the pair of glasses? "
I-I won't wear it anymore!
I don't have the courage to wear those glasses in a place where there are many strangers. I was able to put it on because I didn't know much about the tension at the time. Well, I was having a little fun!
Asuka smiled bitterly and replied, “Let's go near it,” and we walked under Set-kun.
Seito didn't seem to have fainted, so he stood up with immediate support. Ho, good.
However, after seeing Asuka and me for the first time in a long time, my eyes were dizzy. "My eyes are dizzy..." Well, the elves are dazzling, aren't they? It was a race with brilliant hair.
"As usual, Set!" I'm so relieved that I haven't changed! "
"Excuse me."
Asuka laughs happily. Set-kun was embarrassed. Fufu, but I think it's getting pretty daunting!
I mean, Set-kun is really getting bigger when I see him in front of me! You're taller than me, but I think you've grown about 5 centimeters in the past year. Maybe it's because the muscles are a little tingling. Anyway, I had a strong impression that it was getting bigger.
Still working?
When I said that, I was just finished! A loud voice came back. Nervousness has come to a tremendous end. They don't make eye contact, but they're pointing their faces at us. Progress.
Well then, I guess we can have dinner together.
"Huh!? I-It's okay to join you!?"
They're chewing all over the place, and Asuka was laughing with his stomach a while back. You're laughing too much, Asuka!
"Of course! Ah, but I'm thinking of going to Maki-chan's later." Maki-chan, if the timing seems right, why don't you come along? "
"Hah, hahaha yes! Ah, well, then I'll finish cleaning up!"
In the meantime, go to the lab and check on Maki-chan! All you have to do is listen slowly at dinner.
I told Seto that I would stop by the lab and come back here, and I headed to the lab, pulling Asuka, who was still laughing. I can already take care of you!
Unlike the forge, the lab was quiet. Of course, but this is where the most explosions happen. The demigods are tough, so don't be afraid to try them. It doesn't even jerk off with a little explosion.
However, Maki-chan is very fragile, so she takes care of the area.... with this protective magic tool, we'll be all right! I hope there aren't too many explosions.
The people on the demon continent, especially those in the lab here, had a strange sense of the area, so it was a great possibility.
"Hello! I'm Meg."
"Asuka is here too!!"
Enter the lab and call out to the people who were nearby. After seeing her face for the first time in a long time, Asuka and I were greeted with a smile.
Then, when I asked about Maki-chan, everyone pointed to the lab in the back with a bitter smile. "W-why are you making such a subtle face..."
No, the director and Maki are moody.
"If I just called you a little, you won't answer me?" When it's terrible, you don't even notice it in your ears. "
"Yes, yes, with great concentration."
Oh, is that so!? "I'm surprised. I can't believe you're moody with that Mikolash-san..." Maki-chan was a talented researcher after all.
"However, if Meg-chan and Asuka come, they will also react." Go into the room on your own and give it a shout ”
"If I don't speak up, I'll be doing it forever." It would be helpful if you could force me to take me out even if I said it was rice! "
“Okay, I'll see how it goes and try to speak up.”
Ladies and gentlemen, I had a bitter smile on my face, but it was all a favor. I'm glad to see that Maki-chan is doing well in this place.
But you can't forget to sleep and get addicted. You have to live a healthy life properly. Anyway, Mikolash, Maki-chan is human and a little weak.
Asuka and I peeked into the back of the lab. For once, I knocked. But as I expected, there was no response from inside. If you hadn't told me earlier, I'd be away and I'd be turning back.
Slowly open the door and peek through the gap. Then I saw two shadows focused on something towards the desk.
”I knew it, I can't think of any other cause besides magic power, right?”
"That's right... but if that happens, I won't be able to explain what I found on the human continent..."
Wow, you're so focused. But you asked me earlier, and I had to force you to go out for dinner.
Asuka and I nod together and call out to the two of them.
Mikolash-san, Maki-chan!
"When, once, do you want to go to the continent of man?"
“No, I don't think we're going to get much data. There are not many magic elements... so if you want to go, it's better to explore other possibilities..."
I don't notice at all. Awesome. I called in my ears.
Asuka's eyes shone. Ah, you definitely just came up with a prank, this face.
Asuka thrust her head into the spot where the two of them were staring, that is, where the two of them were gazing.
BAAAAAH!!
"Wow!?"
”Cum!!”
As expected, the two of them shouted in amazement at the appearance of their faces in front of them. Asuka herself looks very happy to be surprised.
I felt a little sorry for you, but you noticed me, so let's get better, yeah.
"What!? Ah, Asuka-san?"
"Hello, Maki-chan. It's been a long time."
"Ahh! Meg-chan! Wow, I didn't notice...!"
Finally realizing that we existed, Maki smiled at me as she suppressed her heart and immediately returned home.
After all, that smile was somehow a healing expression on my face.