Chapter 196.1. Coming Out!

-Miu’s POV-
“There’s something I’ve been keeping secret from you, Yamiyo-chan and Tamamo-chan!”
Sitting upright on the futon in the ryokan, Mii-chan raised her voice. She wanted to talk before going to sleep.
With determination in her ice-blue eyes, Mii-chan stretched her petite body and spoke seriously to Yamiyo and Tamamo.
Since Senna went to contact her lover and is currently absent, Mii-chan decided it was the right time to come out to the two of them. She couldn’t trust Senna, you see.
“What is it, Mii-sama?”
“What’s up?”
Noticing Mii-chan’s unusually serious expression, they realized it was an important conversation and sat facing her with equally serious faces.
Swallowing nervously, Mii-chan changed her innocent expression into a serious one and confessed.
“I’m the head of Takano County!”
“Oh?”
“You knew, right?”
Oops, that’s not it.
“I’m the ace pitcher for Takano County!”
“Then I’ll be the goalkeeper.”
“Yamiyo-chan, that’s soccer.”
Oh no, it turned into a comedy routine.
Mii-chan didn’t expect coming out to be this nerve-wracking. 
If Yamiyo and Tamamo dislike her, she has the confidence to become quite depressed.
If they distance themselves, she’ll assume that childhood friendships don’t continue into adulthood and lock herself in her room.
“I’m smart!”
“You got a perfect score on the last quiz too. As expected of Mii-sama.”
“Let’s study together next time!”
“…”
How should she explain it? 
Alright, she’ll start from the beginning.
Exhaling sharply, she decided to explain everything to her friends from the start.
“I do various things to protect my family and friends… Like begging the Emperor for a flower field or healing injured people and giving them sweets! I secretly played hide-and-seek so that no one would know!”
Trembling hands, Mii-chan came out with great determination. 
She feared they would dislike her for hiding and doing shady things, so she nervously observed their reactions.
Yamiyo and Tamamo looked at each other and nodded in understanding.
“So, you mean you were acting for your family’s best interest as the head of the household, no, to protect your family?”
“And you’ve been creating loans to expand your influence? Using sparkling recovery magic?”
“Yes, that’s right. And there are times when I become wild and uncontrollable.”
Yamiyo and Tamamo understood Mii-chan’s cryptic words and actions.
Mii-chan folded her hands like a beckoning cat and imitated a lion to continue coming out.
“We knew, you know? Since you saved us in kindergarten, we’ve noticed the wild and wonderful light in Mii-sama’s eyes.”
Yamiyo had a dreamy expression and blushed cheeks as she gently held Mii-chan’s hand.
“Sometimes, Mii-chan makes a scary face like Kon-chan in front of a piece of fried tofu! Gao!”
Tamamo held Mii-chan’s hand and vigorously shook it, enjoying the moment.
It seems they had already noticed. Children have pure hearts, so maybe they knew that there was a beast inside Mii-chan.
Rather than being surprised by her poor explaining way, Mii-chan couldn’t help but blame herself for not paying attention to her lines.
If it weren’t for Yamiyo and Tamamo, people certified at the Takano Miu First Class Test. There’s no doubt they wouldn’t understand Mii-chan’s intentions.
“But you dared to confess. Understood, Mii-sama. We’ll write the engagement contract later.”
“Yes, we’ll be together forever! We’re also searching for magical tools that can help us in the future!”
“Thank you, Yamiyo-chan, Tamamo-chan!”
Overwhelmed with emotions, Mii-chan hugged them tightly. There was nothing more joyful than this. Mii-chan had made lifelong friends with the two of them.
Both Yamiyo and Tamamo gently stroked Mii-chan’s head. She felt a warm sensation, and her heart was filled with warmth.
It was good to have come out.
From now on, she decided not to keep any more secrets from them, although she would still keep her game specifications body, god companions, and previous life a secret.
“Oh, there’s a reason I came out this time.”
She explained what would happen tomorrow—the impending attack and the plan to let the enemy attack intentionally to catch the perpetrator.
“Because it’s dangerous. Would you two wait at the ryokan?”
Captain Gotou raised a flag for that. Kongou-neesan and old man Martini will be the guards. So they’ll accompany me, but I want Yamiyo and Tamamo to wait in a safe place.
It was Count Outomo’s self-made performance. According to the original story, Count Outomo is a fool who gets attacked by monsters and gets saved in the end.
However, Captain Gotou is aiming for what comes after. In the original story, if Shin and others had investigated further when Karen betrayed them and instigated the monsters, they might have discovered Solomon hidden there.
He’s looking for an undisclosed backstory.
“No, Mii-sama. If our friends are in danger, we’ll fight too.”
“That’s right! Tamamo and Yamiyo-chan fight as well!”
With determined eyes, the two of them made their declaration. They were indeed strong. They’re stronger than any amateur adult magician.