This time, it's a quiet story about Suzune and Kazuki.

When a person makes an irreparable mistake, he gives up thinking.

The best thing you can do for people who can't think about anything and can't back down is to abandon your thoughts and move forward.

Even if you make a mistake, you can't stop moving forward.

Because if we don't move forward, the situation will only get worse.

You can't erase or undo the words you spit out. The feelings for him, which have become known to many people, cannot be deceived or faked.

What should I do?

What should I do...... I wonder if it's okay.

 

"Suzune-san, please get back on your feet. Today is the day of departure."

"Kurumia, I'm in the depths of despair right now, so please leave me alone for a little longer."

 

I respond to the voice calling to me, thinking of an escapist poem in my mind, with my face pressed against the pillow.

Right now, I'm staying at an inn in a country called Calmhelio.

In that country, where I have a strong faith in the heroes of my predecessors, I have made a great mistake.

Specifically, the fact that I have feelings for Usato-kun has spread not only in this country but throughout the continent.

But not on purpose.

I ......think my mouth slipped, or I just lost my control a little and came out in a lot of loud voices.

 

"Wow, I'm so embarrassed just remembering it, why did I say that!"

"Huh......"

 

It all started when he received a request to defeat a giant demon cow that was trying to break down the wall that covered Calmhelio.

The demon cow itself was defeated, although it was a struggle, but it was difficult after that.

To my surprise, Kyle Lark Calmherio, the prince of Calmhelio, asked me to betroth him. Moreover, in the middle of the country of Calmhelio -- in the midst of the gaze of many people.

 

"So what do you say, if you talk to me with your face pressed against the pillow, you won't be able to convey that disappointment at all."

 

As I lay face down on the bed, my only female knight -- Kurumia -- was stunned.

Perhaps because of their proximity in age, he is easy to talk to, unlike other knights, but he doesn't seem to have the heart to comfort me when I'm hurt.

 

"Well, how long have you been shocked, and that's what I, a knight, have to say, but Suzune's refusal is refreshing, isn't it?"

"You're refreshed, but I've been writhing in shame ever since I realized my gaffe!?"

"That's what I do."

"Ji, what is self-indulgence......!? You're a knight, aren't you?! Wouldn't it be nice if you comforted me and worried about me for a moment?!"

"I thought it would be a bad idea to go that far."

"Why!?"

"Somehow."

 

Eh, I ...... to be rejected for some reason.

 

"Anyway, the city has calmed down a lot, so now is the perfect opportunity."

"Really?"

"It's okay, His Majesty, his father, allowed it in the first place, so there should be no problem with ....... In fact, they were delighted, weren't they? It seems that the prince used to wander around the city and do whatever he wanted."

 

That's true, though.

But I'm glad it wasn't a problem.

I was going to really resist if he tried to force me to get engaged, but I'm really glad that the king didn't make it a problem.

 

"But don't you get kids pointing at you and saying, 'Oh, that's the one who shook you.'"

"What kind of kid are you?

"Oh, but ......."

 

Right now, there are articles spread by reporters from this country everywhere.

What's more, for some reason, there are caricatures of Usato-kun that don't look like this .......

Sighing at me, who is still wrapped in the futon, Kurumia murmurs softly, "I can't help it," and clears her throat knowingly.

 

"Kohon...... Well, I didn't feel sorry for him because he was a suitor after creating a situation where he couldn't easily refuse, but I think that way of refusing is pathetic. What was that again? "I have a significant other who has promised me a future"? It's passionate."

"Woahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

At Kurmia's words, my gaffe from the other day crosses my mind and I scream.

Eh, are you going to say that line now?!

 

"'I was so fascinated by him that I couldn't look at him any other than him.'"

"yes, yes!?"

"'Healing magic alone can't tell his story, his strongest part is his unbreakable heart and kindness. I guess that's what attracted me to him.'"

"Aye, yes, yes, yes!?"

 

I couldn't have been more red in the face and rolled over.

As she wrapped her duvet and pillow around her and struggled with her overflowing shame, a smiling Kurumia continued.

 

"If we are brave with the sword to defeat our enemies, then Usato-kun is the shield to protect our friends!" It was cool."

"Hi, yes, yes, yes!?"

 

Stop, stop...... Tsu!

Even if I ...... it, it's a lot of black history!

Eventually, he falls off the bed, crashes into the wall, and stops helplessly wrapped in the futon.

 

"Well, because you say that I don't deserve to be a healing wizard, and that I'm better than such a weak person, then I'm tempted to say a lot of things!"

"We feel the same way."

 

Kurmia pulled the quilt away from me as she stopped, and she frowned, as if remembering the prince's words at that time.

 

"Lord Usato, the Life Saving Team is special to us knights, and without them, our friends and colleagues would not have returned. It's not acceptable to feel like you know everything just because it's healing magic, and you can't degrade it."

 

Kurmia said with a serious expression.

In the battle against the Demon King's army, Usato-kun saved many knights.

And now, he's traveling with the same responsibilities as me and Kazuki.

......。

 

「...... Oh, did you have an idea?"

"That's right, when I think about how hard Usato and Kazuki are working right now, I can't stop here."

"......'m here now, I'm his!'"

"Don't come to me from the side where I've recovered!?"

 

Even if your mouth splits, you ...... a line that you can't say in front of him!

 

"It's been talked about in a different way, right? Mainly among women."

"I didn't want people to talk about it...... Maybe it was ...... that Usato-kun's picture was in the style of such a noble prince."

"I guess it's because I beautified the original Usato-dono, so that it would be accepted by women."

「...... I don't like Usato dressed up like that......"

 

When I first saw his paintings, I felt a little disgusted. Somehow, I felt that his charm was being painted over with useless ornaments.

Kurumia gives me a grumpy look when I get into a bad mood.

 

"From my point of view, you look good, don't you? However, whether or not that feeling will be conveyed to Lord Usato is another matter. Suzune-san, when you say something like that to Usato-dono, you do it as a joke, so I don't know if you're serious or not."

"Gu, because if you don't put in some kind of phrase, you can't say this in front of Usato-kun."

"Oh, you're a maiden unexpectedly."

"I'll always be a maiden!?"

「...... What?"

 

Why do you look so surprised!?

Standing up in surprise, Kurumia giggles.

 

"Well, anyway, it looks like you've recovered, so get ready, we'll leave while the sun is high."

「...... I've packed my bags beforehand, so it won't take long...... Huh......"

 

I'm already stomping and kicking.

Kurumia is very taciturn in battle and flies bows and arrows, but in normal times she is the kind of kid who enjoys making fun of people.

Seeing Kurumia leave the room with a smile on her face, I let out a sigh as I got dressed and grabbed the doorknob of the door.

 

「...... Okay."

 

I can't go back.

I can't change the fact that my refusal to marry the prince on the grounds of Usato spread throughout the continent.

To be honest, I still feel embarrassed and want to go around, but I think the other way around.

―――You just have to push it through.

 

"I can go, I can go, Suzune, I won't be slumped anymore......!"

 

Determined to do so, he leaves the door open.

 

"'I'm helplessly in love with Usato-kun!!'"

"Huh!? That's why I'm telling you to stop!?"

 

He leans forward at the words of Kurumia, who was waiting next to the door.

The determination I swore earlier shakes strongly.

Prepared to be swayed by this joke for a while, I threw a sanctioning electric shock chop at the giggling Kurumia.

 

 

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"Hahaha, seniors don't do anything bold."

 

Just as I was about to leave the first country I visited, I saw the words written on the paper delivered to the inn, and my cheeks flushed.

I was also involved in dueling tournaments and various other things, but my seniors were also having a hard time in many ways.

 

"It's hard for Usato-dono, too."

"Do you think so Hilt?"

"Yes."

 

Hilt is a big knight walking a little in front of me.

He is also a reliable companion who can carry the vanguard in any situation and does not let his opponents get his hands on them with his skillful spear handling, which is unimaginable from his large physique.

He also had a cheerful personality, and his soft-spoken demeanor and good personality helped me many times on this trip.

When he sees the article I have, he laughs cheerfully.

 

"Does that mean that your seniors are finally getting serious?"

"I'm not very familiar with sex love, but isn't this intentional?"

「...... Certainly. I feel like I'm being bold and I'm being a bit of a jerk."

 

Even when he talks to Usato, he is a little silly, so it seems that Usato's take it as a joke.

 

"Well, that's a spoiler from my point of view."

"I guess the only person who doesn't notice it is him."

 

Hahaha, he smiled with Hilt, and the knights who were following behind him also smiled wryly.

 

"But it would be a bit harsh for Lord Suzune...... Usato is likely to be liked by women. Show it by your actions, not your appearance. From a man's point of view, I respect his role as a lifesaver."

 

I am convinced by Hilt's words.

Usato is cool in his actions.

If you say you're going to do it, you're going to do it, and when I found out that I was training to help Nak who was suffering from bullying in Luxvis, I thought it was really, really cool.

 

"Well, I don't think I need to say anything bad about Senpai and Usato's future, even if it turns out to be Usato and Senpai's friends, so ......."

"It's great to have a friend who you can rely on your back, and I'm sure both Usato and Suzune feel the same way as Kazuki-dono."

"Oh, really?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

 

He smiles kindly and scratches his cheek as if embarrassed by Hilt's words.

After talking with Usato about his senpai for a while, Hilt turns around on his horse, as if he suddenly remembers.

 

"Kazuki-sama, how far has your relationship with the princess progressed?"

"Well, that's the story again......

"Isn't it good, how can we not be bothered by the flirting story with the knight of the Lingle Kingdom, the daughter of His Majesty?"

 

When I was asked before, I managed to dodge it, but this time it seems difficult.

I scratch my cheek in embarrassment.

 

"No, no, not really...... I just promised you that I would come back safely......"

"Hoho"

"Hey, why are you smirking so much! Behind the scenes, too!"

 

Hilt and the others are reliable companions on the journey ahead, but at times like this, it's really tricky.

She felt her face heat up as she smirked as if she sensed something, and she began to desperately excuse herself for not having anything wrong with her.

 

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This time, we introduced two new characters.

It's like one Kazuki and one Suzune.

 

By the way, in this work, the heroine is not with other characters ~, so please be assured of that.

 

Next up is a quiet talk between Nak and Ferm.

I would like to update the next episode tomorrow at 19 o'clock, but it may be the day after tomorrow.