"Um... what the hell is going on here?"

When I asked her that question, Princess Dell Share said, “Yes, I do.” She gave her usual innocent smile.

"It's a bit confusing, so if you don't mind, why don't you just breathe the outside air?"

That being said, what Princess Dershare pointed to was, of course, the balcony door that I and Ei = Fa were aiming for.

Well, I thought it would be okay if I could take a leisurely break afterwards, so I tried to give my consent - but before that, Princess Dell Share had more words to say.

"So, I'm sorry, but... could we talk to Asta alone?"

"Huh," Ai-Fa narrowed her eyes.

“I mean, would you be willing to tell Asta something that would be inconvenient for me to hear?”

"No, that's not true."I'm not going to shut Asta up, and there's no reason for Asta to listen to your offer, is there?... but when we talk, we just want to be alone. ”

........

"Of course, I'm not going to touch Asta-sama's body with one finger, according to the customs of Moribata."And even Rode can't keep an eye on me.Would you mind watching Ai = Fa along with Rode from a distance? "

"...... if you don't touch Asta's body, you swear to me?"

"Yes, in the name of the Father of the South, I swear to you that D'Armas, the son of the Sixth Prince, will never touch or harm Asta."

Having said that, Princess Dershare hugged her shoulders and hung her head deeply.

It is different from the form of the pledge to the Western God, but it must also be a sacred act.With the solemn air drifting from Princess Dersheer's little body, Ai-Fa seemed to have set her mind.

"... yes, Asta, you can accept Princess Dellshare's request."

"Yeah, I get it," I decided to be ready.I had no intention of questioning the truth of His Highness Dakarmouth or Princess Del Share anymore.Even if this was a story related to emigration to the King's capital or erotic love, this was only answered with sincerity.

So we talked to the guards, and we got out on the balcony.

It is a spacious space that is likely to be used for catching balls.There were already young princes and ladies there, but when they noticed the figure of Princess Del Share, they bowed down and all returned to the Great Hall.

“Usually I feel a little lonely, but I appreciate your concern for today.”

Princess Dellshare said that with a smile.

"Now, to the back over there."... I'll never let you go for a long time, so I'll just borrow Asta for a little bit. "

Eifa and Rode stayed close to the entrance, and Princess Del Share and I went one step further.

The evening breeze is pleasant to the body burning with the fervor of the feast.

The balcony was lit by candlelight everywhere, so I was not blind, and beyond the darkness I could see the torch lights of the patrolling guards.

If Jagal's soldiers were hiding in the darkness in front of them, the thought would rise in one corner of my head and soon disappear.I wanted to believe in Princess Dellshare, considering all the dangers.

Princess Dershare's elegant steps cross the balcony in a diagonal direction.I think he's trying to avoid the front of the door so that he can hide from the people in the Great Hall.While only Eifa and Lode were watching, me and Princess Dellshare headed for the deepest part of the balcony.

"Ahh, I'm so tired!" The feast is fun, but you still have to behave yourself, so your shoulders are tight! "

Then, arriving at the edge of the balcony, Princess Dershare abandoned her role as Our Lady.

"Thank you, Asta-sama!" Asta-sama is the one who's been called out from all directions, isn't it? "

“That's right, but happiness is better than pleasure, so it's not a big deal.”

"Yup, yup! Everyone is happy with that banquet dish!"Really, Asta-sama is an amazing cook! "

Ai = Fa is only about 7 or 8 meters away.And if I had spoken so loudly, I would have heard Ei = Fa -- of course, I didn't bother to say it out loud.Even if I trusted Princess Dersheer, I thought that if Eifa could listen to herself, it would be better than that.

“So, what is the secret story?”

"That's why it's not a secret!"Of course, it would be troublesome if so many people told me, but I believe in Asta-sama! "

Having said that, Princess Dellshare laughed briefly.

"Well then, let's get down to business... hmm, in which order shall we talk?"Even though I was supposed to keep it organized, I can't think of it as going to the real thing! "

Is this such an elaborate story?

Otherwise, I won't say I want to talk to you alone

After saying that, Princess Dell Share said, "Yes!"I nodded heavily.

"After all, let's start with this story!"... you know, I've decided to study in Genos! "

Ryu, are you studying abroad?

"Yeah! I'm studying cooking in Genos!"For the time being...... for the time being, I'd say about half a year. "

In an instant, I was slammed into a surprising fall.

Ah, is that Princess Dersheer, who is a royalty of Jagal, going to study abroad for six months?

Yeah! Is something wrong?

"No, I can't count on the common sense of noble people... but I can't believe that someone who is as tall as Princess Dell Share would be studying abroad..."

"You're the son of the Sixth Prince, right?"By the way, I have three fine niisama, so I don't have any right to inherit the throne when the heavens and the earth are turned upside down! "

That's what Princess Dell Share said as she laughed at the shards.

"Besides, even the Sims can't help me!"It's an absolute promise not to wreak havoc in the western realm!If we break this, we won't just be jaguar, we'll be enemies of Selva!Besides, Genos is an important trading partner, so don't worry about it in a dual sense!The price to pay for one of the Sixth Prince's sons is too high! "

"Hah, is that it... this is already a decision?"

Yeah! You've given me your approval, too, from the Marquis of Genoses!

I wasn't worried about Eifa's appearance, but I couldn't look back at Princess Dellshare with my eyes wide open.

"Well, this is just a preface... but I have to apologize to Asta-sama for one thing."

"Apologize? What do you want?"

"Yeah, apologizing is a little different, isn't it?"But since I was keeping secrets from Asta-sama, I wanted to tell her about it. "

Having said that, Princess Dell Share turned towards me with her body.

I was looking out of the balcony, and I'm going to turn back to you.

"Well, this is a bit embarrassing... do you remember the day of Asta-sama's last tasting?"I told you that I didn't want to chat with Asta that day because Lode was worried. "

"Ah, yes. Of course I remember, but..."

"That's never a lie."Rode was very worried because I said that Asta-sama was going to steal my heart.... but that wasn't the only reason. "

Princess Dell Share covered her right cheek with her white palm.

The left cheek that is revealed is also clearly red at night.

"That's right, I was embarrassed myself, and I couldn't speak normally with Asta-sama."When I saw Asta-sama's eyes, they seemed to turn bright red!... your face is still red, right? "

"Eh, ah, yes, well..."

"But you can't help it!" I told you at the time, but I'm a new girl!I confessed to Asta-sama without even asking.Even when I was talking about it, my heart actually hurt! "

While saying that, Princess Dell Share quickly stroked her right cheek.

Even in this dimness, you can see that the skin texture is different with the wrist as the border.I lost my gloss in the water - the hand of Princess Dell Share, which I found attractive.

"So, I've been feeling the same way for ten days until today."Otherwise, I would have disturbed you around the forest for a day or two!Asta-sama would have been busy, but she wouldn't get in the way even if she was quiet!... but that wasn't possible either.Even today, every once in a while, I ran away to another chef! "

"... is that so?"

"Yeah. I shouldn't have confessed to this!"... but if you don't tell me how you feel, you'll get in the way of culinary training. "

And Princess Dershare closed her eyelids with a wipe.

Then, as I slowly lowered my right hand, I looked up at my face as if to bite in from below.She's even smaller than me. [M]

"However, even though I revealed my feelings in such a way, I just got in the way of my training."That's why I thought it wasn't enough. "

Not enough?

"Yeah. I don't have any depression in my misidentified love."If you don't know that, it's pointless how long you've been in Genos. "

Princess Dershare still had a bright red face, but her emerald green eyes were brimming with strong light.

It was very bright, very innocent--and it was a very powerful gaze.

"I heard about Master Leilis and Master Sphila = Zaza."Those two are in love with different identities... so you're in a position to get over it, right? "

Yeah, that's what happens.

"So, it seems that Mr. Schmiral-Lilin has transferred the gods and begged the son-in-law around the forest."Those people gave me the courage. "

Then Princess Dell Share put her little palm towards me.

“Master Asta, my dream is to be the best cook in Jagal.That's why I can't abandon my hometown and marry you.... will you abandon your second home, the forestside, and become the people of Jagal and my companion? "

"No. I can't abandon the edge of the forest, and I already have someone in mind."I'm sorry, but I can't be Dell Share's companion. ”

Princess Dellshare smiled loudly.

Transparent tears streaming down her white cheeks.

Without even trying to wipe it off, Princess Dell Share lowered her right hand gently.

"Thank you for being with me."

"I didn't think it was a farce like that.But... I can't answer to Princess Dell Share's feelings anyway. "

"I know! You're the only one who can see Asta-sama's eyes."

Princess Dershare turned to her side.

When I looked in the same direction, Ei = Fa stood in the same spot and stared at us.

"That's what I knew from the beginning."From the first day we met, I knew that Asta-sama and her husband were bound together by strong ties.... but you can't stop your feelings, so love is a nasty thing to do! "

"Yes, I think I know enough about that nuisance."

Now, Ei = Fa has revealed that she wants to give me a wedding eventually.But before that, I didn't feel like I was ever going to be associated with the hunter Ei = Fa, but I still didn't feel like giving up.

It would have been the same for Ei = Fa at the time.When I first revealed my feelings, Ei = Fa looked very happy and said with a very harsh look, "It's not like that...".

"But now it's blown out."I can't be Lord Shmiral-Lilin, so I'll study Sfira-Zaza.I'm sorry for all my one-sided stories... but this time, can you help me with my training without the glossy stories? "

“Yes, I'd be happy to do whatever I can.”

"Ahahah. Don't worry, I won't be pushing you around the forest all the time!"If I go out of the castle town, I'll be able to take a lot of escort soldiers with me again! "

Princess Dershare turned out from the balcony and wiped her tears gently with a woven cloth, being careful not to notice Rode.

"Well then, I'm leaving already!"In the middle of such a big feast, thank you!Say hello to Master Ai = Fa! "

Then Princess Dershare smiled suddenly at the end and walked away in an energetic footsteps.

The little back disappeared across the door with Rode - Ei = Fa, who had seen it off, slowly approached me.

"Please wait. Maybe you could hear me--"

"Thanks to the direction of the wind, I was able to listen to it as much as I wanted.Therefore, no explanation is required. "

I see. That's the hunter's ear.

Hmm. It looks like the Rodeo soldiers didn't hear me at all.

Ei = Fa stood in front of me and stared at me with very clear eyes.

”... I don't know what to say to you at a time like this.”

"In that case, I don't think you need to think about it forcefully."I don't know what to say about Gemdo. "

"Gemdo and Dell Share don't compare."In the first place, I don't know what kind of thoughts Gemdo had and what kind of wishes he made. "

I see. Ei = Fa doesn't know that either.

“Hmm, but I don't think Dell Share would have been as serious.”

Having said that, Ai Fa flew his gaze across the darkness where the light of the torch traveled far away.

"I haven't seen you with Princess Dershare for a month and a half, and I haven't met you so often... but I was hoping that you would become the family of House Luu after meeting Reina = Luu in about 10 days."

"Hey, hey, you're pulling off a lot of old stories."

"And in Souti's village, Yun-Sudra revealed her heart."You have so much charm. "

Having said that, Ai-Fa bowed his eyes a little.

”I was just the first person to meet you... so why did I have to keep my tears on?”

"That's not true. Well, that's not a very Ei = Fa kind of rhetoric.Do you think I got hit by Ei = Fa with such light feelings? "

Ei = Fa looked back at me in surprise.

"I don't remember letting go of your mood."Was I short on words? "

"Yes. It's certainly a coincidence that I and Ai-Fa met, and it must have been because they spent so much time together that I was so impressed... but if Ai-Fa hadn't been an attractive person, I wouldn't be impressed by how much time we spent together."The first encounter is a coincidence, but the rest is how we grew up, right? ”

"Hmm. But I never meant to leave you alone..."

Since Ei = Fa still didn't seem to understand it, I was able to make up my mind.

"Well then, let's not talk about this."If I = Fa had met someone else instead of me in the woods... I didn't have a chance to get into I = Fa's life.How can I feel so happy when I just happen to meet Ei = Fa? "

"Oh, my God!" Ai = Fa, who lifted his eyebrows, lowered them along the way.

"... I see. I've been throwing words at you like that."

"Yeah. I'm sure Eifa underestimates her charm."I can't believe that someone as attractive as Ei = Fa chose me. "

Ai = Fa sighed suddenly after reddening her cheeks. "Will you stop?"

"But I get it." It means that you are also overlooking one fact. "

"What are you talking about?" I'm not going to bend my claim. "

"That's right. I may have unknowingly let go of your feelings, so I'll apologize for that as many times as I can."But you should also consider my feelings a little bit. "

Having said that, Ei = Fa turned around.

Originally, Ei = Fa looked out onto the balcony, so it would look toward the Great Hall.The view of the Great Hall cannot be seen from the angle, but the door was wide open, so the bright light in the room flooded the balcony.

"Today, you received blessings from 300 humans as the best man in Genos."The lord of Genos, the royal family of Jagal, all admire your strength and are satisfied with the feast.I wonder if you have not yet realized how extraordinary that is? ”

"I guess so...?" For my part, I really appreciate it. "

"I am also very proud.Three hundred humans are eating the Hambang food you've made for me.How proud and happy it is... do you understand it correctly? "

Having said that, Ei = Fa turned to me.

From the beginning, I'm looking towards Ei = Fa.The darkness of the night was on the right-hand side, and the glow of the Great Hall was on the left-hand side --- My sight was filled with the beautiful figure of Ei = Fa.

"I am so glad that I am so torn apart.That's why I think. Why would I be so happy and joyful...... I'm just a paranoid huntress with a little skill? "

"Even if you say such a dialogue in such a dress, there is no persuasion."Ai = Fa is such a beautiful crowd of women that they take away the eyes of so many people, and you have such a beautiful heart. "

I laughed at Ai = Fa according to the emotion that came up from the depths of my chest.

"I can do my best because Ei = Fa is here."I want to be a person worthy of Ei = Fa, so I can wield so much power.It would be a pain in the ass for Ei = Fa to despise herself. "

"I'm not being mean."It's just that I'm confused about my happiness. "

"I'm not wearing it."A little time spent with Ei = Fa in the past two years has led to this result. "

That said, I took Ei = Fa's hand.

"If Ei = Fa is so happy, I'm just as happy."Don't make me feel so happy, let's hug together. "

Ai = Fa nodded, "Umu," and grabbed my hand for a moment, and then immediately ran away.

"I was in the same mood.However, because I am not good at telling my feelings, I will have put unnecessary effort into you.... forgive me. "

"No, I won't forgive you or forgive you, but I--"

"It's all right," Ai = Fa interrupted me in a quiet but determined tone.

"Rather, I would like to bless the family Asta, who has done a great job, with the patriarch Eifa."

"Huh? Did you even prepare such a thing for Ei = Fa?"

Without answering my astonishing words, Ei = Fa hugs my temples with the palms of her left and right hands.

So Ei = Fa scratched her forehead with her left and right thumbs and gently pressed her lips against my forehead.

"Huh? Ah, what, no..."

Ei = Fa stared at my face, which fell into a state of bewilderment in an instant.

In his face is only a smile full of joy and happiness.

"This is how my father and mother loved me when I was still young.It's an inappropriate act for us without blood ties, and if it's bamboo... I just want to ask the Mother Forest for mercy because it's just the family's love. "

Haha, can you forgive Mother Forest?

"If you will not forgive me, I will live with my sins."

Releasing her hand from my temple, Ei = Fa cuddled me and rubbed her forehead around my cheek.

"You are my pride, Asta....... I love you. "

"Me too, Ai = Fa."Let's carry happiness and sin together. "

My heart, which was slightly shaken by Gemdo and Princess Dellshare, felt as if I had been pulled back to the right place by the warmth of Eifa.

Of course, I didn't doubt Ei = Fa's change of heart, and my change of heart was out of the question.However, being able to direct love feelings from others towards yourself and Ei = Fa is still an unseen event after all.

(I'm sure that Ei = Fa is the same.I guess I just spilled a bit of emotional language... and I'm really immature.)

I said, "I'm sorry" as I clutched Ei = Fa's back in a softer costume than usual.

"There's no need for you to apologize."Today is a special day, so chew on only the joy. "

"That's a full bite."

From the open door, I didn't know when anyone would step onto the balcony - but I still couldn't get away from this warmth for a while.

Ei = Fa feels the same way, holding my back.The golden brown hair of Ei = Fa, which ravaged my cheeks and lower jaw, smelled very soft and sweet.

On the night of the blessing of Ei = Fa with 300 people, I was to be engraved in the deepest part of my heart with one memory that I would never forget.