Chapter 254

"Hoo...

Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey... Hmm."

Yawning as I please, then stretching. It is morning now...

I lift my upper body and look at the next futon.... You are still sleeping. I can hear your breathing.

The time... it is almost seven o'clock. It looks bad if you do not wake up.

I get out of the futon, comb my hair with my hands, and approach Uranus.

"..."

You look a bit tired. Still, she has a cute sleeping face.

"Uranus. Wake up. It is already morning."

I shake her body on the futon.

"Hmm... dare...

... —Wah!? Aisha!"

"Wah!?

... Hmm? What is it, all of a sudden?"

What is going on, she was suddenly taken aback. This surprised me...

"Eh, eh, that... eh?

Ah... no, no.

Sorry, I was just surprised. I was really half-asleep..."

Ha. There are some unusual things, like Uranus falling asleep.... No, isn't that right? I think I misunderstood you and your sister.

"... Did you have a strange dream?"

"Eh!?

No, no, no, I didn't see anything!"

Oh, this is a character star. This is the reaction when I have such a strange dream.

"Hehe, is that so?

You still have a sleepy face, do you want to go back to sleep and see the continuation of the dream?"

"Hey, no, no, that is why you shouldn't look!"

What are you so afraid of? Well, don't worry...

"The movie my sister borrowed is interesting.

Because of the time, I couldn't finish it, and I want to watch it again today."

"Mm.

Well, I plan to stay here again today, so it is fine."

I listen to the conversation between Sim and Uranus while gnawing on my breakfast mackerel.

Come to think of it, you can borrow a video here to watch. Don't worry.

... If you say you care.

"Speaking of which, Uranus, what dream did you have today?"

"Hmm.

—Ah!?"

Hey, did you notice... but I am quite sure I was dreaming. Not applicable.

"What is wrong, Uranus?

What kind of dream are you having?"

Sim asked curiously. This is a private matter, I really shouldn't ask, but my reaction is...

"He felt very surprised when he saw my face upon waking up.

So, perhaps you saw me in your dream?"

"Hehe?"

"Really?"

Meleoron, who had been silently eating mackerel with a knife and fork, made an interested sound. Sim also leaned forward more, staring at Uranus's face.

"I, I didn't see it.

I didn't see anything, yes."

Uranus clattered her chopsticks. I am so sad...

Except for Uranus, who stubbornly refused to answer no matter how much we asked, we finished breakfast as usual and took a bath.

Morning time is a waste, so I had to enter with Meleoron.... But fine, I won't go out of my way here, so it is okay.

"Hey, what dream did you have?"

Meleoron asked from the bathtub. It always takes time for me to wash my hair, so she usually takes a bath first.

"Come on...

I won't say it, so it must be inconvenient content."

"Probably.

It is just something he dreamed about; if it were something he could talk about, he wouldn't talk about it.

Ah, I am curious."

Hmm... but I don't think you will tell me, that is just how it is.

Soaking in the bathtub, I take a deep breath and rub my muscles. So, where are we going today?

"... It has nothing to do with you."

"Hm?"

Meleoron muttered to himself, and I tilted my head.

"... It seems you've been playing with cats every night lately, haven't you?

At the same time, I was free."

"Ah."

Yes, the seams were sewn by Sakura. At that time, Uranus and I were also free.

"That is why I borrowed the video to watch yesterday."

"... By the way, what kind of movie did you watch?"

"It's nothing special.

A martial arts movie. Seam was happy because he is still a boy, but I am not."

"Is that so?

Even if you weren't interested, did you still borrow it?"

"Mm...

I thought it might be helpful.... But hey."

Was it not helpful? I wonder if it couldn't help. The Shoot techniques shown were far from actual combat. Whether it's instructional shooting or actual martial arts competitions, it's impossible to learn unflashy, practical combat moves and techniques from the flashy movements that cater to a movie's story. Most useful techniques are simple.

"... You're thinking about things like that with such a serious face."

"What?"

Suddenly, what is it? Oh, really...? No, I usually try to be serious.

Meleoron looked at me with amusement.

"At your age, you shouldn't be making such a difficult expression.

Seriously, what exactly is it that makes you so strong?"

"..."

Once again, if you want to know, it's hard to answer. Even if you call it Training, it won't work anymore. This is a lot of what Gon and the others learned.... It's natural.

"Well, never mind.

I wonder if there are any books to read."

"Ha. Books, you say?"

"I want a little free time to kill time."

Don't kill time. If I...

"Then why don't you make a 'Ten'?"

"... Are you talking about the 'Ten' for Meditation?

I don't think it's all that much."

"Meditation and 'Ten' are different.

You see, Meditation is—"

"Ah."

"I haven't even finished speaking yet..."

"I understand a little.

I mean I need a little comfort.

As long as you can kill time, isn't anything fine?"

Hmm. I wonder if I can stop talking about low-level ways to kill time like Meditation and 'Ten'...

Hmm... But a book? Think about it, what kind of book is Greed Island?... The breast enhancement Mr. Motarike won in the "Treasure Draw" is impossible.

In the morning, we walked around Otania. It's a landscape I've grown accustomed to, but it's still nice. I go to different places every day, so when I return here, I feel at peace.

It seems that two people carrying backpacks are also looking at the scenery with plenty of time. Yes, this is a good trend. The backpack is no longer a burden, is it?

Eventually, we arrived at the entrance of Otania.

"Today, I will use up my 'Mobile Magic' and return here.

Then I'll decide where to go."

"Will the city we talked about yesterday be included too?"

Seam asked. Uranus already has many cities to go to.

"Of course.

There were 9 I hadn't been to yesterday, and 3 were added today, so I have 12 choices."

It increased by a lot. Even though I got lost yesterday, I feel like I'll get lost a lot today.

Uranus, who flew away using Mobile Magic, returned about a minute later.

Landing, the hem of her skirt sank gently.... I've been wondering if it's really okay to be so floaty. That... yes.

Yes? Uranus, you're in a bad mood.

"We finally succeeded, Snowflake.

With this, we can go to the Hot Spring in winter."

"Oh!"

Cheers. ──Hot Spring! Okay, I want to go; the winter city is cold.

"Well, just keep it for you to enjoy.

I want to go in three days."

"Do you have plans in three days?"

"There is a limited-time event.

There is the disadvantage that other players will gather, but I want to go on that day."

Hmm. Should I remove it from today's list? It wouldn't be bad to have fun ahead of time.... It must be cold.

"Alright, let me explain the cities I am going to today.

The fortified Garo City, where the flames of war fly and dust rises.

I just went to Snowflake, a snow country all year round; it is very cold.

Highloop, an agricultural city with a tranquil plateau, but the work is unexpected."

These three.

... I might have heard about the fortress and plateau events from someone. I am a bit stuck in my memory.

"So, I could have gone to rest starting yesterday, but I haven't been there yet.

Castle City Rimero.

Handprint City.

Sovrabi fishing village.

Art City Bensei.

Sake brewery city Vulcan.

Illusion City Illusion.

Gambling city Dorias.

City of gluttony Gursel.

Lakebed city Aquaria.

--Where do you want to go today? Do you want to vote by majority today?"

Hmm... what should I do? I wanted to go to Bensei, Gursel, and Aquaria yesterday. In any case, Gursel is no good.

Plateau... I forgot the name. I wonder if I am worried about it too.

"Is there a good place to put books?"

Meleoron asked. Hmm... I remember hearing about a book city, but I don't know where it is.

Uranus crossed his arms,

"Books.

It's just..."

Yes? I wonder if there is a problem.

"It's not like Art City Bensei, but books take time to read, don't they?

This makes me worried."

Ah, I see. Enjoying sightseeing and playing games, spending time reading, of course they don't mesh.

"No, no, no.

Even I don't want to go to a tourist spot specifically to read books.

I want to buy a book to pass the time."

"Hmm, is that so?

There are many designated Pocket Card events, so I don't mind going to Bensei.

By the way, if you want to go, please raise your hand."

Meleoron raised his hand toward me and Uranus. I just didn't raise Seam's.

"Does Seam not read books?"

When I asked, Seam looked a bit itchy,

"I have read manga, but..."

"There are manga, but I don't think there is anything like that in the game strategy. Really, it's just entertainment.

Basically, the Bensei event is simple.

Since it is the Art City, there are events other than books, but basically you have to go around the bookstores in the city to find books, so if you want to rush to clear it, it is very difficult.

The books required to clear the level are snapped up after being bought by other players; it's too serious."

Is it sold out or lost? This is difficult. If there is a shortage of manpower, it will be stranded for a few days.

"Well, shall we not try it for now?

If there is time, it would be fine to just go to Bensei today."

"I agree...

Seam, what are you doing?"

"If Big Sister wants books, I don't mind, but..."

"Oh, can't you tell me something that makes me happy?

Then, I will go out with you today, so is Bensei okay?"

"Okay.

Then I will use the Spell."

"--'Companion/Companion' on. Bensei."

After completing the air travel, look at the changing scenery.

In my field of vision, I can see Meleoron staring at me.

"...? What is it?"

"Mm, that's how it is."

"When I land using a Movement Spell, it always wobbles up and down."

"The seam."

"Your sister, can I turn around?"

"It's fine, but it won't be that bad."

"Stop, stop, stop, I'm not joking, don't take it seriously!"

"..."

"A joke that is light for you is Heavy for me."

"... But come here."

"Then why not make it harder to understand?"

"You're only wearing clothes where the swaying can be easily seen. I don't like it, but I can see it."

"..."

The three of them fell silent. A flash passed through the eyes of Uranus and Sim for a second.

... No, yes. I know what Meleoron is talking about. I understand, but it's hard to move when it's difficult to see the clothes swaying. Ill-fitting clothes.

On the other hand, if you wrap both breasts up to keep them from shaking, it will hinder your breathing... Even if I can't prevent it with a sports bra, what should I do? I can't talk to anyone, and I don't want to.... After consulting with Mom, she said I shouldn't do strenuous exercise.

Mostly Meleoron, you've seen a lot in the bathtub, haven't you? When it's hard, he even uses his own ability to rub against him. Even though people are really worried... I muttered to myself.

"... Mm, Aisha?"

"Come in for now."

"Oh, yes."

Reflexively responding to Uranus's urging, I passed through the strange pillar inscribed with the character for Bensei.

"This town doesn't have very good food, so should we go to Otania for lunch?"

"Three colors."

"I also want to go to Otania to eat."

"Yeah, I like that too."

As I said this, I looked at the streetscape of Bensei.

Because it goes by the name of Art City, the designs of the buildings are avant-garde or eccentric. I think this is a failure of urban design.

Some buildings are modern, while others are thatched, looking like they have a 1,000-year history in the countryside.

I really want to properly appreciate the peculiar city scenery, but there are players walking around here, so I really can't get distracted.... Of course, I can't tell you that I'm vigilant.

Uranus seems to have noticed too. It also didn't show any signs of vigilance. Or rather, it's strange to be more cautious than necessary. It's normal to brush past each other.

"Hm?"

Uranus spoke up. Curious, I looked in the same direction as him.

On the other side, a middle-aged man with a rather bitter atmosphere was walking over. It was the player whose signs I had sensed a while ago. m.

Uranus stopped. We stopped together.

The uncle walking toward me also noticed me.

"Oh, Uranus! Have you returned too?"

An uncle who took off his sunglasses and spoke to me in a friendly manner. Looking at Uranus's face, his expression was complicated. Placing his hand on his hip,

"Are you also... in Jatesari?"