Voices are heard.

I feel like I'm trying to convey something important.

But I don't know.

The voice that resonates is like a mountain lion, and it breaks apart and reaches me.

 

『———! ———!'

 

Don't miss it.

In my blurred consciousness, I vaguely felt so, and I focused my consciousness to hear the voice.

Put your hands on your ears and listen.

 

"Come on...... Useless. I...... The voice deceived me...... No, no."

 

A faint, fragmentary voice.

When I finally heard it, the scenery I saw changed in an instant.

The vision is dizzying as it darkens.

I closed my eyes because I was tired of the sight that seemed like it might last forever, and the next time I opened my eyes———、

 

"Oh, Usato-kun, have you woken up?"

「…… Senior?"

 

There was a senior looking into my face.

If you look around, you will see Kazuki, Senpai, Leona Mr./Ms., Ferm, Amako, and Nak in a familiar room.

Seven people, including myself, were sitting opposite each other, and the room – the carriage was shaking and shaking.

 

"Ah, yes, I'm out of the Lingle Kingdom, I'm ......."

 

When we were tasked with defeating the Demon King, we rode in a carriage prepared by the castle to head to the base, the place where we would prepare to leave for the Demon Lord's territory.

Wiping his sweat-soaked forehead, he tries to lean back against the backrest where he is sitting, and notices Nea taking a nap in an owl on his shoulder.

 

"If you didn't, you were on my shoulder ......."

"Ho ......"

 

No, you should have been sitting in your seat normally when you got in the carriage, right? How long did it come to my shoulders?

Looking at the nair on my shoulders, I tilted my head and Amako, who was sitting next to me in front of me, spoke to me.

 

"Usato-kun, what's wrong?"

"I don't look good, but ......."

"Oh, well, I've been having weird dreams...... I don't remember what kind of dream I had."

 

Hearing the dream, Amako tilts her head.

 

"Scary dreams?"

"No, I don't think I was scared."

 

I really don't remember the contents.

But there is a sense of loss, as if I have forgotten something that should not be forgotten.

Showing a little hesitation, Amako continues to voice her doubts to me.

 

"So, do you dream of being trained by Mr./Ms. Rose?"

"You said you're not scared, right?"

"Usato loves training, so I thought he finally started training while he was sleeping."

「……」

"Oh, I'm sorry, I don't have a hand in that. Stop looking like that."

 

Training in a dream?

It's like an extension of imagery training.

 

"Well, I don't think it's worth worrying about."

"Yes, unlike my dreams, Usato's would be a normal dream."

 

In fact, if I have a precognitive dream, I think anything is going to happen.

 

"Hmm, I thought I'd give you another knee pillow while Usato was taking a nap, but I couldn't."

"Suzune-dono, isn't it a good idea to do that......?"

"Leona, please don Mr./Ms.'t stop me, it's the only thing I ......!"

 

A senior is talking quietly with Mr./Ms..

From the way I feel it, it doesn't seem like the seniors are bothering Leona Mr./Ms., but .......

 

"Kazuki, how long have you been since you left?"

"It's about an hour."

"An hour, not much time has passed......

 

As soon as I got into the carriage, I fell asleep, so I don't even remember going through the gates of the Lingle Kingdom.

I think I was more nervous than I thought I .......

 

"You've finally left, haven't you......?"

"That's right, I'll stop by the base for a while, but I may not be able to return to the Lingle Kingdom for the time being."

 

He nods at Kazuki's words and then speaks to Nak, who is nervously looking at the scenery outside.

 

"Is this your first time riding in a carriage?"

"No, no! I've ridden it a few times when I was little......"

 

In order to take him to the base where Rose and the others were, he asked for permission to take Nak on board.

Both Mr./Ms. Welsey and Sergio Mr./Ms. seemed to know about Nak, who was helping with the work of the castle, and graciously allowed him to ride in the carriage.

Nak, who seemed to be squeezing his shoulders, glanced at his seniors.

 

"I'm nervous to think that I'm sitting with Mr./Ms. Suzune, Kazuki, Mr./Ms. Leona Mr./Ms. who was chosen as the hero of Miarak, in ...... carriage."

"Haha, it's the first time I've met Mr./Ms., so I can't help but be nervous."

 

I had already introduced him, but it may have made him extra nervous.

 

「…… I wonder if it's easy for children to distance themselves from ......."

 

While I was thinking about it, Leona Mr./Ms., who was listening to the conversation, became soberly depressed.

When I try to talk to him to follow up, he calls out to me from another seat.

 

"Hmm, I don't think I'm going to be nervous at this level."

 

Such a voice was heard from the very end of the carriage.

Ferm sat at the very end, keeping a distance of about two people, and Nak replied with a jittery glance.

 

"Why is Mr./Ms. sitting at the very end?"

「…… I just don't fit in unnecessarily."

 

Huh, Ferm said with a nihilistic smile.

Perhaps noticing her, the senior stands up with a big smile.

 

"Ferm! Don't be in such a dark place, come here!"

"Absolutely disgusting! Who would go to a freak like you?!"

"I don't have to say that, I'm just going to travel with you."

"Don't come over here! I'm scared!!"

 

To the seniors who are slowly trying to go to Ferm,

 

"Suzune, don't make a fuss."

"No, I'm a lonely child—"

"Don't try to jump on usato."

"I won't!?"

 

…… What? Did you try to jump on me at this time? Surprise attack?

Amako says her words nonchalantly to her senior, who shows a big reaction.

 

"I saw it with foreknowledge"

"It's a precognitive false accusation!? Usato-kun! Do you think I'm going to do such a weird thing all of a sudden!?"

「…… No, it's ...... Uh-huh......"

"How much do you trust me!?"

 

- I react in a trouble, and my senior is shocked with Gabin.

 

"Well, I didn't expect that I, a few seconds away, would take such a bold action...... No! Rather, isn't it a fate that I have decided to carry out in the future? In other words, is it OK to do it now? Wait, I'm getting caught in the chaoby of the carriage here, and I'm pretending it's a coincidence—"

 

Senpai, you're talking really fast.

Amako was giggling when she saw the exchange between me and her seniors, but suddenly her face became stunned.

Did something happen?

 

"You're kidding, Suzune."

"If it is decided...... What? Are you kidding?"

"yes, I was just teasing."

 

A senior who was taken aback.

I knew it was Amako's joke, but I'm glad it wasn't a real prescience.

Whether you prevent it or avoid it, it's going to be tough if your seniors get hurt in some way......

 

"Heh, whew, it was dangerous, I was just going to jump on it if it was going to happen."

"Why are you so imprompt......

 

Ahh

If he had continued like that, the joke's prediction would have become a reality.

Amako is also in a cold sweat saying that she didn't foresee that much, and she's still a horrible person.

Looking at the senior who quietly returned to his seat, Ferm, who was about to be packed earlier, breathed a sigh of relief.

He's still far away from us...... Hmm, I wonder if it's okay.

There's a knack nearby, so I'm sure there's someone to talk to.

 

"Usato, can I talk to Ferm for a minute?"

"What? You?"

 

Amako, who is next to her, is surprised by the suggestion she has made in a low voice.

Amako was in the dormitory to take care of me when I fainted, but she didn't seem to be talking to Ferm at that time.

Maybe this is the first time I've spoken properly, but is that okay?

 

"I wanted to talk to him once, just like me and Flanna."

"That's true...... Talk to them. He's foul-mouthed, but he's a good boy."

"Yes."

 

Saying this, Amako heads to the empty seat next to Ferm.

I took my eyes off them as I saw her sit next to Ferm and the three of them started a conversation with Nak.

 

「…… Do you read a book to pass the time?"

 

He puts the bag he has placed at his feet on his lap to retrieve the book that Nea told him to take.

Most of my luggage for the trip has been packed in different places, so the only things in my bag are books and hand towels.

When he tries to take out the notebook of the hero he is aiming for, he notices that the bag has moved.

Hmm? What?

When he tilts his head, black ears and a small head pop out of the gap in the bag.

 

"Kukuru? What the hell were you here?"

"Squeak"

 

Kukuru, the Noir Rabbit, the pet of the Leader.

Actually, I was looking for this guy before leaving, but he was lurking in my bag.

I should be angry at him for not coming out sooner, but he wouldn't be so angry if he wanted to surprise me.

Kukuru jumped out of his bag and climbed up my arm, kicking the owl Nea sleeping on his shoulder with his hind legs.

 

"Whoa!? …… Not at all, this kid ......."

"Ugh...... Whew."

 

She catches Nea with both hands, but she only nods and doesn't wake up.

I don't know what to do, so I keep it in my palm and pay attention to Kukuru.

 

"Hey, don't get into a fight."

"Kyu......"

"Hah, it's okay if you're remorseful."

 

He strokes Kukuru's head with his fingers.

No, I know it's sweet, but I can't hate it.

I know this, so I'm a little devil.

 

"Uuuu What's that explosively cute girl!?"

"Usato, do you have another familiar?"

「…… Is it Noir Rabbit? This is also...... It's quite rare ......."

 

Before I knew it, my senpai, Kazuki, and Mr./Ms. were paying attention to Kukuru on my shoulder.

In a sense, the senior's reaction was as expected, but .......

 

"Huh? Didn't you tell me?"

 

Come to think of it, I ...... that I didn't tell him about Kukuru for some reason.

It's no surprise that Leona Mr./Ms. doesn't know, and neither Senpai nor Kazuki have come to the lifeguards' quarters that many times.

Kukuru itself doesn't move around freely.

 

"I've never seen it before! And now I'm fascinated!"

"Excuse me, please speak in a language that I understand."

 

I get it, but I can't keep up with the momentum .......

The senior, who had crossed his arms as if he couldn't help it, switched to a crisp expression and held out his hand in front of him as if in a play.

 

"Oh, you're so black! My heart has been stolen by those beautiful, fruit-red, sinful eyes......!"

"Who's going to tell you what ...... look like?"

 

There was a momentum that almost captured even the heart of the same sex, but the sad part is that it was Kukuru who was directed at it.

Kukuru doesn't seem to be interested and is grooming.

For the time being, he points to Kukuru on his shoulder while paying attention to the nea he is holding on his left hand.

 

"This child is not my familiar, but the pet of the leader, and as Leona Mr./Ms. said, Noir Rabbit is a monster and his name is Kukuru."

"Hey, Rose Mr./Ms....... It's kind of surprising."

"Haha, I thought the same thing at first."

 

He agrees with Kazuki, who is looking at Kukuru curiously.

In reality, he's a monster with the intelligence and unreasonableness to be Rose's sidekick.

Well, she definitely looks and acts cute...... You can't help being deceived.

 

"I never thought I'd see Noir Rabbit here......

"Mr./Ms. you know that, don't you?"

"Oh...... I've heard that they are very timid and cautious. Due to their exceptional detection abilities, they rarely appear in front of humans. It's the first time I've actually seen it."

 

…… Cowardice? What? This guy?

Rather, I ...... that he is a dangerous rabbit who takes the initiative and tries to deceive the other party.

 

"You really don't like monsters."

"Is that so?"

 

Leona Mr./Ms. says as she looks at Kukuru who is sitting leisurely on her shoulder and Nea who is sleeping on her palm.

Kazuki nodded in agreement.

On the other hand, the senior is staring at us in silence.

Scary.

 

"Yes, Nea and Burlyn are both demons. He is also a pet of Rose Mr./Ms., and maybe he feels something close to Rose Mr./Ms. and misses him."

"Maybe he just wants to fight with Nea."

 

Every time we see each other, we always put up fights.

While we were having such a conversation, Kukuru suddenly jumped off my shoulder without warning.

 

"Hmm? Kukuru"

Queue

 

He landed on my lap and leapt again, jumping onto the lap of the senior in the seat in front of me.

Naturally, the senior panicked.

 

"———!? ———!?」

"Usato, Lord Suzune is looking at you like he's asking for help......"

"Ah, yes, senior, it's basically harmless, so it's okay."

 

The senior, who was so shocked that he could not speak, could not even move on the spot.

Whether he knew her or not, Kukuru squirmed on her lap and looked up, clambered up to follow her senior's arm, jumped on her shoulders, and jumped on ———'s head.

 

"Kyu"

"Usato-kun, I don't care if I die, I don't have any regrets."

"What are you talking about with an enlightened face, this person ......?"

 

What happened to the journey to defeat the Demon King......

Kukuru is jumping happily on top of his senior's head.

A senior who looks satisfied.

Kukuru's actions seemed to be the same as what he had done to Nea in his human state before.

 

「…… Maybe."

 

Kukuru, you...... ...... you only see your senpai as the same playmate as Nea?

Kazuki and Mr./Ms., who were watching beside me, seemed to notice it, and they glanced at me with an indescribable face.

Hmm, what should I do?

 

"Kyu, cue!"

"Hey, don't be violent, hahaha."

 

…… yes, the seniors seem to be happy, and I think I can leave them alone until I get to the base.

I keep an eye on the two of them and lean my back against the wall of the carriage.

He pulls out the hero's notebook from his half-open bag, and while turning the pages with one hand, he reads through the parts that Nea has deciphered.

It's almost time to arrive.

At the base, with the entire rescue team...... There's Rose.

I'm worried because I've heard that Nero Argens has hurt him.

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If you think about it, it's a great way to say "I'm going to put a knee pillow on ......."