It was a coincidence that I saw the scene.

A large boat sailing down the river.

People with weapons to fight monsters on the ship, and a huge frog jumped up to crush them Mr./Ms..

Knowing that I had to help, I ran to the riverbank alone and unleashed a magic blade with a lightning strike to fight off the giant frog.

But things didn't end there.

The relief was short-lived, and my eyes met with him as he looked at me from the top of the ship.

I couldn't sort out my mind about the unexpected reunion with him, Usato, who I had vowed to reunite with two months ago, so I could only smile and wave his hand.

 

 

After that, the boat that Usato was on dropped anchor near the bank where I and the Kurumias were.

As I waited for them to land, tormented by the joy of reuniting and the fear and slight anticipation of how Usato would react, Mr./Ms. Arc, Amako, and an unknown blonde woman descended from the ship, with Usato in the lead.

…… Who is that woman? Moreover, she is tall and quite beautiful Mr./Ms., right?

From his demeanor, I can tell that he is quite a talented person, but what the hell——、

 

"Mr./Ms., how long have you been stuck?"

"Huh!?"

 

At the sound of Kurumia's voice, Usato was already getting closer to her.

On its shoulder is a small black owl.

…… It's cute. Oh, no, no, I'm almost fascinated now. First of all, I need to apologize properly to Usato.

 

"Usato-kun! It's been a long time!"

"Yes, it's been a long time, and I'm glad to see you again."

 

Seeing Usato-kun smiling, I involuntarily stepped back.

I wonder if this is what a smile that is smiling but not smiling is called a face. Words without inflection bring out the fear more.

 

"Oh, uh, Usato-kun?"

"What is it?"

"Maybe...... Are you angry?"

 

The fact that I turned down a suitor from a prince from another country by mentioning Usato's name caused quite a stir.

 

"No, I'm not angry."

"yes, you're angry...... Huh?"

 

Seeing me stunned, Usato finally broke his expression and smiled.

 

"I know the situation, but if you confess in the middle of the crowd, you can't respond calmly. Even if I say no, I know I can't help it because I need a reason to convince them."

"Usato-kun......"

"Besides, it seems that the senior himself is very remorseful, and it is clear that he did not spread it on purpose."

 

I involuntarily put my hand to my mouth.

I didn't think he would forgive me easily.

I thought that maybe Usato-kun was thinking of revenge against me.

But now, I was ashamed of myself for imagining such a thing.

 

"I'm glad you understood me."

 

He nods to Kurmia who whispered from behind.

 

"And since it's a senior, I think the momentum of the moment, the tension has gone up, and it's like there's no going back."

"Ugh!?"

"Wow, that's amazing, Usato-sama, you understand Suzune Mr./Ms. very well."

 

I was stunned by the surprise, but Kurumia, who was next to me, clapped as if she was impressed.

This escort! You're enjoying the situation!

 

"Oh, it's been a long time since Mr./Ms. Kurumia has been here."

"Usato-sama, Amako-sama, it's been a long time since I've seen you.

"Yes, Kurumia?"

"I——"

 

What's more, leaving me aside, I'm blooming into a friendly conversation with the opposite vector from before!

What's the difference?

 

"——、Oh, by the way, senpai."

"Ha, hah!?"

 

Stunned by the scene in front of me, Usato, who had shifted his gaze to me, took out a piece of paper folded in half from the pocket of his gray cloak and unfolded it for me to see.

 

"Do you understand? This"

"Oh, that's ......."

"I can't tolerate the fact that there are rumors circulating about this handsome prince who has no roots or leaves."

 

The story I was most worried about!

Usato smiled mischievously at me, who became suspicious of my behavior, slapped the paper with his hand.

 

"What is this, you can blind yourself with healing magic, or if you hit it, you will be tied up."

"Oh, that's ......."

"This is already that, isn't it? I don't know why you can use healing magic after swinging people around with one hand. What are you going to do for me?"

"I'm sorry! Somehow, the rumor spread from Miarak and Luxvis!"

 

Usato has just traveled, so he must have dramatized his character and concocted a story that has no roots and leaves.

No matter how much Usato does, there is no way he would do something so out of the ordinary...... Probably.

Anyway, it's all my fault.

You have to take everything he says and show it.

 

"Oh, that's Usato...... Isn't it about time? Her knees are shaking......

"Usato, I don't think you should lie about anything......"

「…… That's right."

 

The blonde woman looks at me with a smile on her knees as she says this.

At the woman's words, Usato's shoulders relaxed with relief.

 

"Hahaha, I'm just kidding, I was just teasing you a little, senpai."

「…… What?"

"That's the end of the revenge for now, because, like I said, I'm not really angry."

 

The fact that she was teased by her younger self makes her cheeks hot with shame.

However, I was sure that somewhere in my heart I was happy about this nostalgic exchange.

 

"I haven't met Kazuki yet...... I'm really happy to be able to reunite with my seniors safely."

「…… Yeah. I'm happy too!"

 

Two months may seem short in number, but the events that took place during that period were indescribably indescribable.

Usato who is here now must have overcome a lot of Mr./Ms. during his journey. So it's a real pleasure to be able to see them again in this safe form.

 

「…… Hmm? Revenge for the time being?"

 

As I was about to burst into tears, I suddenly realized that there was a part of me that was caught by his words earlier.

In a different sense from before, he asks Usato, his voice trembling.

 

"Usato-kun, for the time being...... If...... Don't you feel like it?"

「……」

"Usato-kun? Well, don't smile silently! Say something!?"

 

Even so, Usato twists the corner of his mouth without saying a word.

In front of him, I couldn't help but be terrified of the mischief in the name of revenge, which I didn't know when it would happen in the future.

 

●

 

The seniors who met again for the first time in two months had not changed in a good way.

I don't like to make fun of people, but when it comes to myself, I'm still very vulnerable, and I just made fun of them too much.

After playing a little prank on my seniors, I decided to introduce Leona to my seniors and Mr./Ms. Kurumia Mr./Ms..

 

"Let me introduce you to Mr./Ms., the hero of Miarak who escorted us here."

 

When I introduced her, she looked at Mr./Ms. Leona in surprise.

Mr./Ms. Leona, who received such a senior's gaze, took a small bow and took a step forward.

 

"This is the first time I've met you, Lord Suzune, the hero of the Ringle Kingdom. I am Leona, the Hero of Miarak. This time, I was entrusted with escorting Usato, and I was accompanying him all the way."

"Brave!? I knew he was quite a talent, but I didn't expect him to be as brave as I ......."

"No, no, I'm just a knight who has been given the title of hero, and I only officially became a hero ...... the other day."

 

Leona Mr./Ms., whose cheeks are red as if embarrassed, denies the words of her senior, but in fact she has impeccable ability as a hero.

I fully understand this as someone who fought with me.

 

"I fought with Leona Mr./Ms. during the commotion in Myalak, thanks to her help Mr./Ms....... I was able to stop the runaway dragon man."

"I see, I didn't know much about the details, but Leona Mr./Ms. is also one of the people who led to the solution of the disturbance in Mialak?"

 

I nodded at Mr./Ms.'s words.

Then, I noticed that the senior with his arms crossed was looking at Mr./Ms. while swaying sideways.

 

「…… Leona: Mr./Ms., you're ......."

"What's the matter? Suzune-dono."

 

The senior, who checked the whole body from toes to head, turned to me.

Is it because of my mind that I have a strange sense of déjà vu and a bad premonition?

 

"Usato-kun! There really was a blonde female knight! And it's cool."

「…… I'm relieved that you're as usual."

 

I don't know. In front of him, this crazy behavior is certainly Inugami-senpai himself.

Perhaps it was a familiar reaction, but Mr./Ms. Kurumia, who was next to her senior, was also smiling wryly while shrugging her shoulders.

 

"Usato, what are you talking about? Kurukei?"

"Leona Mr./Ms. means cool, don't worry, it doesn't mean weird."

"Oh, yes, I see......

 

You can't give this person weird knowledge.

When I explain so briefly to Mr./Ms., I notice that the senior who had been raising the tension earlier is strangely quiet.

When I look at her, she looks at me and Leona Mr./Ms. alternately and tilts her head.

 

「…… No, I feel a little uncomfortable with Leona's reaction to Mr./Ms. Usato ......."

"What? Did something go wrong?"

"Oh, is that so?"

 

I don't know if my seniors don't understand well, but they tilt their heads like me.

For some reason, Amako, who was nearby, let out a sigh of dismay.

 

「…… Well, come on."

 

There is no point in thinking deeply.

For the time being, I would like to introduce Leona Mr./Ms..

I'd like to introduce you to Nea next...... I can't wait to see what kind of reaction I get.

 

"Okay, now I'd like to introduce you to a friend who became a familiar during your journey, Nea."

「……」

"Hmm?"

 

He doesn't react when he calls out to the owl on his shoulder, and he seems to be observing his seniors with a jittery look.

I thought he was quiet after meeting my seniors, but what happened? Are you stunned that you are far from the hero you imagined?

 

"Ugh, Usato-kun, I wonder if his name is Nea-chan? I don'...... even if you let me touch it."

 

Maybe I was putting up with it quite a bit, but my senior was about to become a bit of a dangerous person.

From the sidelines, she looks cute, so this reaction is rather unsurprising.

As I pondered what to do, Nea jumped lightly off my shoulder and jumped on my outstretched hand.

 

"Wow!? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"Usato, what do you mean...... He's a unique person."

"Leona, Mr./Ms. can be more explicit......

 

Mr./Ms. looked confused by the senior who raised a voice that did not sound like a girl.

As for me, it's normal driving, but from the sidelines, I'm a really weird person. Inugami-senpai, who is a flower of Takamine in the original world, is nostalgic.

It was a longing for me at that time.

 

"Finally...... Finally, there was a demon who treated me normally...... Ugh, I'm going to cry ......."

「…… Mr./Ms. Kurumia. No way, even during the journey."

"Yes, you guessed it."

 

How hungry was this person to touch the monster, .......

I'm starting to feel sorry for them after coming full circle.

Perhaps he was trying to stroke Nea, but the senior tried to reach for her head with his hands shaking. Nea, who was clinging to his palm, glanced at the hand once———、 and then brushed the senior's hand away with his wings.

 

「……」

"Ne, nea-cha——"

"Hmmm, don't pet me casually."

「!?」

 

With that said, Nea spread her wings and returned to my shoulders, looking at her senpai, whose mouth was as twitchy as a carp, as if she was too surprised to speak.

 

"After all, heroes from other worlds are different, their magical powers, quality, and everything are completely different from ordinary humans."

"Nana, Nana......"

「…… Eh, no way, words...... It's a lie, isn't it?"

 

Not only the seniors but also Mr./Ms. Kurumia are surprised by the owl that suddenly began to speak.

Is that natural? I've been surprised many times before, but Nea is a humanoid monster that can see and speak human language. I would be surprised if a being who rarely appears in front of people became my familiar.

It wasn't what I expected, but I was able to surprise my seniors, and I'm going to introduce Nea this time.

 

"Ah, let me introduce you again, this is my familiar Nea. It looks like an owl, but it looks like a temporary one——"

"Okay, Usato, I can introduce myself to you."

 

Interrupting me, Nea jumped off her shoulder and undid her transformation at the same time.

After a moment of light, the black-haired, red-eyed girl in her original form crossed her arms with a proud expression.

 

"Greetings, Hero of the Otherworld, I am Nea, a vampire-necromancer hybrid. This is a familiar of a monster named the Healing Wizard, and——"

"Dojikko"

"That's right...... Who's that?"

 

Nea was trying to introduce herself in a mysterious atmosphere like a mastermind in some place, but Amako's words broke the fragile atmosphere.

Amako turns away from Nea, who is angry.

 

"I was annoyed that I was acting badly, that's all."

"This ......! Don't interrupt my brilliant self-introduction! This little fox!"

"Chibi? Did you just say Chibi?"

"Hey, we're not going to fight."

 

Senpai and Kurumia Mr./Ms. just go and grab Nea and Amako's collar to stop them from fighting.

 

"Let go, Usato! I'm going to let this little fox know who's better today!"

"I'm going to scrape off that useless height and breasts."

 

While being grabbed by the collar, a sigh leaks from the two people who make a fuss.

I feel like I've gotten into fights even faster since I left Hinomoto. It can be said that the distance has become closer.

 

"Hah, I wonder why you guys fight over little things."

"Well, I don't think Amako and Nea are really angry either. Suzune-sama ......"

"Yes?"

 

Urged by Mr./Ms. Aluk, who looks troubled, he looks at his senior.

 

"Usato-kun, am I a useless hero after all? He doesn't meet any familiars, and all the monsters he encounters are deadly. Uh-huh...... How can you meet a familiar, an owl, a vampire, a necromancer, a dark-haired, red-eyed girl, and ...... dodgy girl? Hehehe, I wouldn't be surprised if you told me that only Usato-kun had metastasized into a fancy fantasy, I ......."

 

Somehow, it was already creating an atmosphere that seemed to fall into darkness with one more push.

I immediately checked the situation and called out to Nea.

 

"Nea, be an owl."

"Huh!? Now, this little fox——"

"You will, don't you?"

"Huh! I'm going to be right now!"

 

When she asks with a smile, Nea, whose face turns blue, transforms into an owl again.

When I confirmed it, I immediately grabbed Nair and put it in the hand of a senior with hollow eyes.

 

"Senior, you can do whatever you want."

"What?"

"Really!?"

 

Wow, what a smile.

- A senior who showed a smile that made her fall in love with him, and Nea who showed an expression of despair.

By the way, I'm going to get my revenge on Nea now.

 

"This kid also has chemomimi attributes."

"Whew......! How many attributes do you need to have? I can forgive anything! Uriuri!"

"Hey, help...... Usa ......"

 

Nea leaks a voice of anguish while being cheeked by her seniors.

I will never forget the humiliation I was subjected to at any time...... Almost!

And when I can, I will always return it...... Only to those who can give it back!

 

"Usato is quite a root-based type, and his methods are a bit insidious."

"Next time, I'll give you to my seniors."

"After all, Usato is a real human, yes."

 

I'm amazed at how quickly you've changed.

If you see Nea being tossed around like that, do you know why she refuses?

Well um...... What——、

 

"Nea, please sacrifice yourself to your seniors, I'll make up for it later."

"Oh, it's so cute that I want to eat it already!"

"Whew!?"

 

I put my hands together inwardly, and I could only watch the sight of my seniors messing up Nea.

 

Suzune Inugami didn't know...... That what we learned this time is just the tip of the iceberg.

 

* In the activity report, I wrote about the update date on "The correct use of weather magic".

"The Right Use of Weather Magic" is updated two days a week, Saturdays and Sundays. We are planning to update at midnight.