61-61. Aisa

And that's how I ended up in this town.

I figured that Rico was having a hard time at first, too, in his own way.

I've never been able to eat so much that I've been driven to starvation, after all.

But that skill is also very powerful. I never thought that just by drinking it, your level would go through the roof.

Meku blurts out his thoughts.

'I heard it tasted good, so I wanted to drink it.

Is that all you've got to say for yourself?

Meku was taken aback by Raina's interest in the taste.

''Speaking of which, this Issa girl is here in town, right?　What are you doing now?　Do you live in this house?

'Yes, Issa and I live together. Right now, it's school. There's a school in this town, so that's where we go. Oh, but we may be coming back soon. It's been quite some time.

I looked out through the window and saw that the sun was beginning to set.

'Tadaimaa!'

Then the voice of a cheerful child echoed through the house.

'Oh, if we gossip,'

Perhaps Issa had returned.

The sound of a child running is gradually getting closer.

'Rico-Onee-chan!　........Huh?

He comes up to this room and gives us a look of dismay when he sees us.

Who is that person?　Boyfriend?

No, no!　This guy is called Tetsuya, and he's a friend or acquaintance of yours.......

Hi, my name's Aisa, nice to meet you.

Issa greeted her with a dazzling smile on her face.

She was a girl with a really cute smile, just as Rico had told her.

Her eyes were big and full of life force. She must be a very active child.

I returned the greeting with Tetuya Takahashi.

''Ah!　Hey, hey, this!

And suddenly, Issa shouted out loud. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Meku.

Issa lifted Meku up in her arms.

Cute stuffed animal~ You bought me a Riko-o-nee-chan!

Oh, no, Issa I don't think so.

Rico pays attention, but Issa doesn't look like she's listening.

'Cute~, let's sleep together today!'

He said, rubbing his cheek against Meku.

'Don't!　Hold on!　I am not a stuffed animal!

'Wow!　He speaks!　And it moved!

Looking at Meku, who resisted while jittering, Issa was surprised to see him roll his eyes.

'That's an awesome plush toy! I'm liking it more and more.'

Listen to me!　I am not a stuffed animal, I tell you!

Well, then what is it?

"The former Elf Queen!　You are not one to be picked up easily!

'Elves?　Queen?

Issa looked puzzled for a moment, then

"How?

He nodded his head and let loose a painful word.

Meku was at a loss for words, as if he couldn't explain what part of him was the Elf Queen now, as if he couldn't explain the quicksilver.

He is extremely frustrated.

After that, Rico explained it properly, and he seemed to understand that Mek is not a stuffed animal.

This is why I don't like kids.

Mek said, disgustedly.

Speaking of which, there was an incident when Mek was in the town of Mestos and he went to the park alone to distract himself, and a child caught him and came back with graffiti on his face.

Apparently the kid has been giving him a lot of bitterness for a long time.

''Well, so I'd like to tell you what I've done since I've been in this town... it's been a long time now, do you want to talk about it later?''

'No, because I'm honestly curious as to why Rico is called a saint. I'd love for you to tell me.

'Seh, I honestly can't be called a saint yet, but there's something embarrassing about it. I haven't done much, though...

Rico-o-nee, are you talking about the old days?

'It wasn't so long ago, though. Yeah, I was just going to tell you about what's happened since you and Issa came to town.

'I knew it. You know what, Rico-Oneechan is awesome!

It's not great. And I'll tell you anyway.

Rico blushed shyly and resumed his story.