Chapter 336

"... Yes."

Drinking the tea served by Uranus, I took a break. After a while, he said yes.

"Let's soak in the Hot Spring and relax."

Then, at lunch, we had a hot pot in this town again. "Then I want to go, copper?"

... That should be fine. Rather than carrying this lump to Dorias, it is better to change my mind a little.

Seeing our expressions, Uranus continued, as if admitting it.

"But before that."

"I want Meleoron and Seam to make up."

"But..."

Uranus placed his hand on Seam's head and gently stroked her hair.

"I am glad you are so angry with me."

"It is hard to see siblings fighting all the time."

"Do you know about the shim too?"

"Meleoron said that because he was worried about me."

"..."

"Meleoron. I'm sorry, I forced you to ask earlier."

"I also said a lot of things in anger, but first of all, you shouldn't have expanded your interpretation of what Aisha and the others were saying."

"I know I didn't mean it."

"..."

"I am sorry for saying hurtful things."

"To be honest, I'm used to it."

"Because I have been subjected to much more vicious abuse."

"However, I don't mind you saying that about me, but I hope Aisha can be a little more understanding. Do you know about this case yet?"

"Yes..."

"I am such an important big deal, I am sorry for doing this..."

"Meleoron, do you mind?"

"Sorry, Aisha..."

"I have already apologized to you many times."

"I apologize for overreacting."

"Meleoron, you completely think of yourself as a villain... I am worried about this."

"... Meleoron."

"I beg you, please don't disappear somewhere, okay? I'm worried."

"If you leave your brother behind, that's the most annoying thing, right?"

"..."

"Promise. No matter how bad things get, I won't leave a single gap."

"Sister..."

Uranus smiled happily,

"At this point, I don't even have to intervene."

"Can you two make up?"

"... Seam. Sorry."

"Yeah. Sorry, I was angry too..."

That's good... I don't know if the siblings will resolve it for now. I can finally catch my breath.

As I sipped my tea with a calm heart, Uranus had a grave expression on his face,

"Meleoron."

"I'm sorry we just made up, but I want you to listen to a painful request."

"Yeah, what is it?"

"About that couple—"

"I think I will talk to you soon. About you."

"... That's right..."

"I don't want it to be too late and get into trouble somewhere."

Finally. From now on, it is impossible to continue Hidden Meleoron's features and actively cooperate with them. If I talk to you before I make a Discovery, my impression will change a lot.

"That's right, a new Beast route."

"Yeah. As for the relationship with Seam, I'll give you an example."

"Even if there is some drama in that field, it won't be discovered. Most importantly, the impact of the Beast will be strong. You can mislead me."

"I don't want my face to play a role in this way."

"Better yet, maybe we can go to the Hot Spring together."

"It seems this will attract Bell to you."

"Hmm."

"Sure enough, I'm not very willing to show my whole body, but..."

Ah, I see. I don't know if Mr. Bell is the biased type, but if I get to know him deeply, I have a feeling he will show understanding. Me too.

Oh, wait a moment.

"Then, will Uranus take a bath with classmate Motariku?"

"Ugu."

"... I don't like it."

It really came out. Hey, hey, you shouldn't force Meleoron to endure it.... I know how you feel.

Meleoron grinned,

"Right, if you go in with him, I can only go in with him."

Ah, I really don't like it. A glance."

"Nine..."

"... Understood. I will endure it too, so put a bell on me as well.

Aisha, sorry, can you come with me?"

"Of course."

That's how it is. I have to go in with Bell, so there is no resistance.

After the preliminary meeting, Uranus and Meleoron headed to the couple's room.

Seam and I are at home. That is a double room, so it would be a bit small if everyone went, but that is because they don't think they are blatantly agreeing with each other. When I learned the situation from Meleoron and Seam, even if they weren't in each other's positions, if what they said didn't diverge, I could still believe them.

Now, I am sitting in the Kotatsu, my face pressed against Seam.

I have nothing to say, I am dazed...

"Aisha—"

"Seam is—"

They opened their mouths at the same time, then closed them again.

"What?"

"What? Aisha."

"Hmm. Then first of all...

How does Seam feel about Uranus?"

"Ah, I wanted to ask this too."

Do you care? This might be a topic Uranus intentionally avoids. In the story of Meleoron at the Hot Spring, this is the only missing part. This sounds like something Meleoron would hear.

"I will answer first, but I think of Uranus as a friend, you know?"

"Uh, it's not like that..."

"I like you as a friend.... Is that okay?"

"Yes..."

"Then what about Seam?"

"Hmm? I am..."

"I love you, don't I? Regarding Uranus."

Seam, making her face turn extremely red. Is it. Otherwise I wouldn't be spoiled either. What a cute reaction.

"As a friend! As a friend!"

"Hufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufufu"

"Enough!"

Seam puffed up. Really childish. When I saw it, it made me smile.

"What do you like about Uranus, Seam?

Boy or girl?"

"Hmm? Hmm..."

I asked casually, but I didn't have the answer to this question either.... That is the reason I wanted to ask.

"That...

... I like the current Uranus, but... is it bad?"

"..."

No. I don't think there is anything wrong with that."

I agree. Perhaps I am too.... Uranus must be suffering because of that state.

What answer will he give? I want to know, I am afraid.

"How about Aisha?

Which Uranus do you prefer? Boy or girl?"

"Hmm...

This is cunning, but it's the same as Seam."

"Hmm.

... But, I understand."

Only Meleoron can say that Uranus is useless now. In that sense, she is the only one who truly cares about her.

... Of course. A man like me, having neither femininity nor masculinity, it is hard to take care of his heart from a woman's perspective.... I cannot. I cannot fulfill the promise to Mom.

... That's it. At least,

"Seam. I need to do something for you."

"Ah, what?"

Gently knocking on the door,

"I will be disturbing you."

"Yes. Come in, come in."

When I entered the room, I saw the faces of Bell and Motarik who were eager to hear from me.

"Sorry. Sorry for keeping you waiting."

"Well, much earlier than I imagined—hm?

You came too? Rare..."

"Oh, where is the Kotatsu?"

Bell couldn't help but wonder when seeing Meleoron's appearance. Probably. I tried to avoid contact. But this is the main story.

I was allowed into the Kotatsu without hesitation, while Meleoron, in hesitation, began to speak immediately after entering the Kotatsu.

"First of all, I have already resolved the messy business from before.

I am sorry to have met you in a strange place."

"You don't have to apologize again.

... But what happened in the end?"

"A bit of a misunderstanding, a small misunderstanding led to a fight.

Just interpret it as an argument and reconciliation."

"Oh, I see."

I don't think I need a detailed explanation.... I am embarrassed.

"I came here for something else.

Before going to Dorias, I want to tell you two something important."

"Is it important?"

"Yes. It is about Meleoron who is here now.

... I cannot say it out loud. Actually—"

"Hmm...

Somehow, this is shocking."

"I mean, come on. That is not some spectacle.

Isn't it quite funny?"

"However, Izura was amused by the mother."

"You will eventually get tired of it, so please be patient."

"No way..."

After ending the unexpectedly short conversation, we were on our way back to the four-person room. We were dumbfounded.

I was not far away, so I returned to the front of the room immediately. But,

"I want it!"

"Ah, are you okay?"

"Mm... be gentle."

"Alright... how is it? Is there this much?"

"Ah, ah... yes. It feels just right. It feels good..."

"Huhu, is that so?"

Meleoron and I exchanged a look at the sounds we heard from the other side of the door.

Meleoron put his hand on my shoulder. Since he is keeping quiet, is 【God's Accomplice】 active?

Do you want to go there? With such thoughts, Meleoron and I retreated from the front of the room in sync.

"──Puhah! Hey, hey! What do you think?"

"About what...

I want to know what happened."

"What kind of reaction is that! Could it be that those kids...!"

"What is wrong with that?

You can go in and see for yourself."

"Since that's the case, then what should I do!"

"Hmm..."

Dealing with this guy's delusions is indeed tiring, but the possibility is not zero. But...

"Even if you know about 90% of the difference, right?

What is up with that perverted thinking?"

"No, you tell me!

That girl was like this this morning too!"

"... Is that girl Aisha?"

"Yes!

I know what you want to say to me, but isn't that girl doing too many misleading things!?"

Yes, well... I don't even know what I want to say. But,

"However, from what I just heard, it sounds more like Sim—"

"That's why I don't care, I!"

This bracon. Even if my mouth were to split, I wouldn't say it.

"Then, would you like to take another look?

You will know soon enough."

"Oh, you want to eavesdrop again?

Your hobbies aren't bad either."

He crossed his arms and nodded. "Don't worry," I was afraid, but my hesitation was ignored. Instead, he placed his hand on my shoulder.

Ha... I don't know.

I don't need to kill that existence, so I headed to the front of the room with Meleoron.

"Aisha, you're so soft..."

"Hehe, I can't compare to Uranus. Ah, just now..."

"Like this? How much?"

"Yes, that's just right. Please don't move..."

"Mm."

"Ah, don't move too much. It tickles..."

"Hehe."

"Ah. Already..."

Meleoron and I exchanged a look. We retreated from the front of the room again.

"—Pfft! Ha, ha, ha...

Come on... come on, you two.

Isn't it erotic if you do it like that?"

"Ugh..."

I wouldn't deny it, but hearing this voice, my heart is pounding. Maybe it's because I'm eavesdropping, but...

"What?

"Don't worry.

... Enough, I don't know if I should go in, but I'll just go in.

Why is it different?"

"So, if you didn't make a mistake, what would you do!"

That's you.... I don't know what will happen. Do you know?

"But, but!

Are you sure this is just flirting?"

"... Brilliantly."

"Well, I don't know what you're doing!"

That makes sense. But...

"Hmm... I don't think I did what you imagined, did I?"

"Then tell me what you're doing!

What did you think of from that conversation!?"

"Hmm? Well... for example..."

"For example? What?"

"..."

Kneeling and cleaning ears... or something?"

"Hahaha? What is that!?

You have no guts!"

"Who has no guts, Kora?

Wait, what is that? Then what do you think you are?"

"Well, you...

If a man and a woman are flirting alone in a closed room, that is ."

"It's not pee, I'm going to kill you."

"Eh...

I didn't just say pee. Put your favorite word in the

."

"This is a bit annoying."

I ignored the lecher's vulgar laughter and approached the room. First of all, don't call out to a room that doesn't even have the key locked.

"No, you too.

If those two did something strange, you wouldn't mind, right?"

... What do you mean?

I didn't answer and knocked hard on the door.

"Can you two come in?"

"Ah... yes. Go ahead."

Aisha's puzzled voice came through, and I hesitated for a moment before opening it.

────Sinking into Aisha's lap. Aisha was holding an ear pick.

"Here, look."

"Yeah. It's boring."

"How boring, you idiot."

"What are you saying?"

"Nothing.

It's still early.

I thought it would last for a while."

"Aisha, hurry up and continue."

"Yes, yes."

Aisha couldn't help but smile bitterly and continued cleaning the ears. For some reason, Meleoron looked very confused.

"What, are you still not satisfied?"

"... No reason."

Meleoron poked with his chin.... I know what you mean.

Seam rested his head on Aisha's thighs, while she sat on her knees. Yes, that's it.

Her face was facing Aisha's lower abdomen, very close.... If it were me, I would find it hard to find a place to focus. This is a yukata, not the usual sportswear.

"I thought you were flirting."

"I'm not denying it either."

"What's wrong, flirting?

Aren't you cleaning Seam's ears?"

Aisha's perspective might be that, but what about Seam? This is a completely sweet mode. If you are cleaning ears, I don't think you need a Lap Pillow.

"I used to have my mother clean my ears like this.

It made me want to try it."

Aisha said while stroking Seam's hair.... I see.

"Oh really...

I'm glad you two can understand each other."

"This is not good!

I don't like being treated like a rare animal, because I am rare, rare!"

"Actually, that's how it is."

"A little!"

"I'm joking.

I just couldn't explain the relationship between Meleoron and Seam."

"That is my only worry."

It seems the explanation for the couple was like this.

First, I introduced Meleoron as a Beast who can understand human language and showed his face.

He explained that he was a new type of Beast, had no intention of hurting anyone, but was hiding after being driven out of his home by ruthless Hunters.

I told him that I wanted Doctor Mudd's plastic surgery machine so that I could reshape my face and pretend to be a human.

It was easy to explain, but the subsequent bombardment of questions seemed troublesome.

I could have expected Mr. Bell to be curious. However, even Mr. Motochi seemed interested in the forward lean, and the excitement of the two when he revealed his tail seemed overwhelming.

"Both of you must have been exposed to many works of art, so you must have a penchant for rare things."

"It's my first time seeing a demon beast in the flesh, so I'm spirited."

"This isn't a zoo...

I really want you to give me a break."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Taking care of the limping Meleoron. Just after the commotion this morning. You will be exhausted.

"When I tried to explain my relationship with Seam, I was told that I knew there were some circumstances, so I wouldn't ask in detail.

If I tried to force myself to explain in this situation, I would be more likely to arouse suspicion, so I couldn't speak."

"I think that is wise."

If you go out of your way to explain the situation when there is no need, they might find out you are just lying. Even if I explained it, it would be better to wait for another chance.

"... So. How long have you been doing this, Seam?"

"Eh?"

The younger brother was startled by his older sister's displeased voice. Seam's ear cleaning was over, but I was still kneeling on the ground because I was begging for a little more.

"Don't spoil him too much.

We are neither family nor lovers."

"Indeed..."

"Eh."

"In general, the pillow should also be here."

"Who are you referring to, Cora?"

"Uranus is on your knees."

"No!"

So, if you say so, my Lap Pillow will continue. Don't worry.

"Hey, if this continues, we won't be able to get into the Kotatsu.

Even Aisha must be cold."

"Ahaha... but my legs are very warm."

"Mm. Understood...

Thank you, Aisha."

"You're welcome."

After settling the Lap Pillow, Sim and I hurried into the Kotatsu.

I didn't mean to see you at first. I thought it would take time to explain to the couple, so I intended to clean my ears while waiting. It was a bit awkward because I couldn't stop halfway...

"Oh, you're done. When are you leaving?"

Sim asked. Hmm, I'm sure...

"Aren't you eating hot pot in this town at noon?"

"Yes, that is what I intend to do.

So... I will leave the Inn around noon to eat."

"There is still plenty of time.

I'll make a fuss after I finish eating."

"I cannot change the order.

Eating and resting is the blood of the Motarike house, I think it would be good if I could do it. Aisha is also ready."

"Anyway, relax until you leave."

The time has passed 9:30. Even if I leave here before noon, do I still have two hours?

"—Ah! That's right, I forgot..."

"What is going on?"

Uranus straightened his back and widened his eyes. He twisted his body as if he had lost his strength.

"Hot Spring...

I forgot to tell them to go again..."

"One."

It is. I completely forgot too.

"... I don't like it, so I stayed silent."

"Oh, I don't like it either, but this is not good."

"Hey.

... What if we just go in directly?"

"No, no.

Even if we enter the Hot Spring alone again, it would be too embarrassing if it were discovered later.

If you turn bad and try to join Aisha, you will end up in a conflict."

"Do you think I should invite you properly?

There was a bit of a misunderstanding, and we've had a lot of things going on since the morning."

"Then, I wonder if I should go in by myself..."

"Isn't it obvious that you are running away?

Then what I just said would be meaningless.

You know, you invited them to the Hot Spring, primarily to deepen the friendship between them?"

"Donghao..."

A shriveled Meleoron. No way, otherwise why expose the identity?

"Well, Feiluo will overreact, I forgot, so it's fine.

I will tell Xiangcun."

"Did you tell them about eating hot pot at noon?"

"Yes, they told me.

I feel like I forgot something, but I can't remember."

Saying this, Uranus left the room.

"By the way, Meleoron.

Weren't you hanging out in front of the room with Uranus earlier?"

"Pfft!?

... How did you know?"

"Thinking back.

After all, my presence disappeared and reappeared in the distance.

I was focused on cleaning my ears at the time, so I thought it was just my imagination."

"Ah.

... Not good. It's no big deal."

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