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Beautiful holiday. It's Grandpa Leo's appointment day. I made the fluffy chiffon cake you taught me before! Chiffon cake is really hard... it didn't quite swell up, but what a great job if I made it like Grandpa Leo taught me. I'm impressed! So today I was headed to Grandpa Leo to see how it was done and to eat with him.

"Hello -! It's Meg!

They say you can come in on your own because the day I always go is mostly when Grandpa Leo is ready to cook and make tea. That's why I walked into Grandpa Leo's house today, as I always do, with a cheerful voice.

"Is that it?"

But this day was different. I don't usually have a gentle voice that returns right away. On the contrary, it doesn't make a sound. I wondered. I walk around the house. Still anxious to not hear anything, I accidentally called Shaw.

"From this room, do you hear anything?

"Yeah, I can't hear anything."

That means there are no creatures. Shaw is the Spirit of the Voice, so even if she's not the voice she speaks to, a creature can always pick up her voice by feeling something she's emitting. Even if that's not the word, you'll soon find out if there's a creature. Shaw is amazing.

But when it does, it's all the more strange. Because it's never happened before that Grandpa Leo forgot his promise to go out. But maybe I don't have tea leaves or something and I'm going to buy it...

That's how I was trying not to think about the unpleasant feeling that started swirling in my mind.

"Grandpa Leo......?

Make a small noise with Ki and open the bedroom door. It's the bedroom, so I was somewhat hesitant to go in, but I felt like I had to go there.

I looked into the bed and found someone still lying there. Somebody, I can't believe it. Even though it's decided.

"Leo, Grandpa..."

Speak up, but Grandpa Leo won't wake up. On the contrary, it doesn't work at all. You look calm and you still look asleep.

"Your husband..."

"Yeah.... will you tell everyone"

"Wow, I get it!

The moment I gently touched my hand that was out of the futon, I accidentally pulled my hand in once. Because it wasn't the feeling I expected.

That meant that it had been a while since Grandpa Leo had traveled.

But I wonder why. I really don't get the feeling that Grandpa Leo's soul isn't here anymore. Right in front of me, I can see you're obviously traveling, but it's weird. I thought to myself as strangely calm, but I might actually be panicking.

"Meg!

"Meg! Leo says Leo is dead...!

Without taking the time to do so, Mr. Gill and Sister Chio came to me. I turned my face loosely toward the two of them. I heard it later, but at this time my expression seemed to have fallen out. I was immediately held up by Mr. Gill.

"Leo......?

Sister Chio, who was out of breath, approached Grandpa Leo as she called him so, kneeling beside the bed.

"Leo, you're lying, right? Without saying goodbye... all of a sudden..."

It was sudden, but everyone knew it would come soon. But I still can't accept it. Especially if we're long-lived, sturdy. Because there are not many lives to be lost unless you hit an extra dangerous mission. So I don't know how to handle this at a time like this.

"Don't pass away, don't pass away...! Leo!!

As Mr. Gill left the room holding me, I heard Sister Chio's sad cry from behind, and I felt my chest tightened. I also felt signs that Dr. Rudd and Mr. Maryla were forgiving Sister Chio, who came in the wrong with us.

"... well, good luck"

"Gil, shan..."

So, it was me that Mr. Gill stroked my head on, but for some reason, even then, I couldn't help but weep.

Grandpa Leo's overnight stay took place that night. It seems that the condolences of this world vary from region to region, but cremation is common in this country. I am somewhat disappointed that there is not much difference with Japan. The simple decision to say goodbye to the deceased with flowers in discreet plain clothing is somewhat, and not difficult to decide.

"It was a short time for us, but Leoporto has served and contributed more than half of that life as an Ortus cook. Let's say a prayer of gratitude."

When your father said that, everyone meditated their eyes together and prayed to Grandpa Leo. I prayed so hard, too, but I don't know why, I still don't know what it feels like to be here.

"... well, goodbye!

But something could play in me when Grandpa Leo's coffin was engulfed in a burning flame with that one word of your father. I thought it was scary. There's Grandpa Leo in there, but he said it would be hot if he went into that fire. It's hot...

"Oh no... oh no! Grandpa Leo, no! Grandpa Leo, no, no!!!

"Meh, Meg...... Huh!

Me calling Grandpa Leo out loud and crying all of a sudden. I was surprised when I saw it. Mr. Gill rushed me up to keep me from going near the flames. Still, I reached out and saw me crying nasty, and I began to shed the tears that everyone was experiencing.

I don't know what I'm doing. But I couldn't stop crying, screaming, calling Grandpa Leo. I couldn't stop.

So tired of crying and falling asleep at some point, the next time I woke up, it was after everything was over.

"Ha. You remind me of that. I don't feel sorry for you for dragging me."

Sister Chio smiled bitterly when she said so. Then, I shouldn't have fallen in love with a human being or something, I laugh. Yes, Sister Chio has always had feelings for Grandpa Leo. I've heard you tell me before that it was very painful to grow at a much faster rate than you and to see you leave yourself.

"I was younger looking and more busy than I was when we met. I can't believe I left you. Don't fall in love with a human being, Meg."

Sister Chio stroking around my head saying that while you're hiding the light. Oh, my hair!

"I don't regret it!

That's what I said and laughed. When I saw Sister Chio's face, I was relieved that she was back to her usual bright smile. My hair got shaky though!

"Sister Chio. I like Sister Chio's soup. I like Grandpa Leo's soup and Sister Chio's soup just as much. So, you know, Sister Chio should protect Sister Chio's taste..."

I thought I said it a little busy, and when I said that with a slight butt shrink, my sister-in-law Chio, who rounded her eyes for a moment, laughed and said this.

"Oh, so Leo told you the same thing."

Sister Chio, who said so and stretched lightly and returned to work, felt like something had blown out of her face.