220 What's more, meet with ribs 2

This is a New Year's Day story with a world view like the back of a flyer. It has nothing to do with the progress of the main story.

"It's been a while.

"Wow, there it is.

When I came to my senses, I found myself reunited with a goddess I had met before. Or rather, I must have been summoned. The memory of the first encounter, which should have been erased, has also returned.

It's a reaction that makes me want to apply for disrespect.

It's the kind of reaction you'd have if someone suddenly appeared in front of you without any context.

It's a little different. You're the one who showed up. This is my space.

That's a cryptic response. Well, it didn't have any negative effects when I went back to my world, so I guess I'll just enjoy being invited here.

I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great idea.

If you want to go back to the original world of ......, it may be a bit complicated, but when you return to Iliad's world, your experiences here will be completely erased from your memory. There was no time lag in my thoughts, so I guess it's right to be free here. There are a lot of things I want to think about, but I'll forget everything I think about here, and it'll only be a loss if I come up with a good idea.

"Is he doing well?

Yes, I'm having him cook the New Year's Eve meal.

"Oh, good. It's been a long time since I've been away from Japanese culture, so I'm grateful.

I hurriedly stepped into the kotatsu that was placed in the space. It would be a waste of time to think about electrical outlets and other mechanisms.

"Haha, ...... kotatsu are nice, ...... I'll want one in another world.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea. And I don't want to bring in too many inventions from other worlds. We don't want to bring in too many inventions from other worlds, because you never know where a difference in ideas might lead.

"I see. You've got a point. By the way, I thought I brought another inhabitant of your world with me today, where is he?

"What?

Wait a minute, I don't think it's a good idea to bring a resident from another world without permission. No, "I" am in another world, too. I mean, who was brought here? Is it still the Iliad in this case? Being suddenly summoned in front of the gods, I think the Iliad would be too much to tolerate. As you search your surroundings, a door unnaturally attached to the space opens, revealing your neighbors.

"Osechi is ready! Oh, it's your neighbor.

Hey, you're interrupting me. Making Osechi in a different world, you're very diligent.

It's important to enjoy the customs of the season, you know. Besides, I had help, so I was able to make it quickly.

Help? Oh, there you are... is that Exoik?

"Oh, you were there?

He doesn't look very good in his kappogi. I mean, take off the chains.

"Oh, there you are.

"...... What is this woman, compatriot? I sense something different than magic, but it's not just ......

Goddess.

The Goddess ...... is ....... It's true that her appearance, her demeanor, and the hints she gives off are not human.

By the way, she has nothing to do with the gods of your world.

"So you're a goddess in your own world?

No, it has nothing to do with the god of his world there.

"Why are you in front of me and my people at ......?

You're right. The reason for all this is the man who is sharing the Osechi there. I'll explain it to you in a few words.

"I see. So, my fellow countrymen are under the care of this goddess. It's amazing that you've traveled to so many worlds, isn't it?

I don't want to tell you how. I don't want to talk about how great they are.

Exoik's swallowing is smoother than I thought. There is a sense that he is dismissing it as something like a dream.

"Your neighbors seem to have a lot of respect from the locals.

"Respected ......, yes. My people are so great. They even overthrew a demon lord single-handedly the other day.

Exduk, don't get too excited about it. It's just the result of him acting alone and getting out of control.

"Have you ever defeated a Demon Lord? It seems you've fulfilled one of your promises as a transferee.

I'm not sure what to make of my fellow countrymen. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I'm sure there's a lot to be said for defeating the Demon Lord.

I'm not sure what to make of this. You can't call this guy earthling anymore, maybe.

I'm not sure what to say.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"And the heroes?

I'm not sure what to say. If you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you're going to want to take a look at this.

No, I accidentally...

You mean you accidentally killed a demon lord or a hero? ......

I sneezed.

Sneezed on?

If you listen to this guy seriously, half of the story might end up being a tsukkomi. I can't let that happen.

You can't let that happen. "Ecdysiac, everything he says may be true, but if you take him seriously, you won't be able to save yourself. Just ignore it like a snack.

"Oh, yeah. ......

I'll pour you a drink. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. In addition, this neighborhood is a comedy neighborhood. If you take him seriously, even if all of his memories are erased, you might have trouble with him. If he gets tainted with comedy, it will be a disaster. And he's about to become a romantic comedy these days, so let's hope he doesn't get too comedic.

This is the record of his recent reincarnation into another world, by the way.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. And you've lived a long life. But still, the fact that she came back here means that ...... she's probably a goddess.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

No, ha ha.

I'm not complimenting you.

I guess we'll just have to let him do what he wants. I'm sure it'll all come together one way or another.

Is that how it works?

I'm talking about humans, though. I can't help but feel that you've already quit being human.

No, ha, ha.

That's not a compliment.

After finishing the meal, the neighbors left the room to clean up the dishes. This goddess eats a lot, by the way.

...... Do you think there's a difference between a human being and a god?

"Well. In general, humans can't become gods, and gods can't become humans. The only thing humans can do is to conform to God. Then it depends on God's mood, doesn't it?

'...... I suppose so.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you want to do when you call me up to ask me that.

"...... I'd like to think that the degree of perceptiveness is too great. By the way, your companion is dying.

I thought the Ex-Doctor was quiet, but he's completely ruined by alcohol. The sake prepared for us this time was sake, but he was drinking it at a good pace, as if it suited his taste. This is what usually happens when a non-drinker drinks without thinking about the pace.

You didn't have to bring Ekdukku with you. There's no way I can give love advice to someone who's so insensitive.

"It's not a love advice, though. I just wanted to ask you what a normally insensitive person thinks about the other person.

"You simply care about them, don't you? Even if you don't understand their feelings, your eagerness to support them is genuine. You should just take them at their word.

"......

"Or do you want me to analyze it like I did before and encourage the goddess to be honest?

"...... I'll pass on that. It would not be fair for me to be the only one interfering.

The reason why this goddess summoned 'me' is very easy to understand. I'd like to say that I'm going through puberty, but I'll keep quiet about that.

If I could have been able to transfer to another world where I could use magic, I would have made a lot of progress.

You're right. I'm sure I could have been as good as him.

I'm not that confident, but I do admire the strength of being able to ...... advance the story on my own. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm just a small guy with such a small vanity.

You don't mind being relied on, but you don't want to be relied on. You're a selfish man.

I'm aware of that. You're a selfish man, aren't you?

"Your conversations continue to annoy me.

"Who was it that called me?

"...... Now, I think it's time for me to have a drink with the other goddesses I've summoned to the other room. The two of you will be ready to leave the next time you wake up, so feel free to relax.

"I wouldn't mind having them here.

"I'll bring the goddess, who can be turned to ashes if a lustful person comes near her, if you wish.

"What's your style, ......?

"I've always wanted to tear her to pieces.

All right, I'll leave you two alone.

The goddess stands up and creates a door in the middle of nowhere. The goddess stands up and creates a door in the middle of nowhere and walks through it without looking at me.

'Thank you for your patience. Let's drink up.

I'm sorry to bother you, but there's something wrong with ....... I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. ......

It's nothing. By the way, didn't you bring your sisters with you?

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that ...... both Illustrious and Urmeshus have descended into the world we've created. ......

I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of it.

There's enough for forty people. ......

Oh, I've heard you're a strong drinker. Well, we've set a time for you, so you don't have to worry about getting home. Let's drink up.

"Hi. ......

The door disappeared at the same time as it closed. I could only hear her voice, but she seemed to be a very pretty goddess.

The next time you wake up, it's going to be with Ilias and the others.

Next time I wake up, I'll be back with Ilias and the others. Then I'll just drink quietly for now. Since I've been on the other side, I haven't had much of a chance to drink quietly by myself. Just as I was thinking that, a neighbor came to see me. I guess I'll have to wait until another time to drink alone.

"I've finished cleaning up, Goddess, but she's not here.

She went through some weird door to have a drink with some other goddess.

Oh, no. I want to be close to the other goddesses, but I can't.

I heard that if a person with s*xual desires gets close to her, she will turn them to ashes.

I don't have a problem with that.

Well, she's human, so it should be a problem.

The neighbors are coming in the kotatsu. She is carrying a basket of frozen oranges, perhaps as an after-dinner dessert. Frozen oranges in a kotatsu: ...... It's a good taste.

"Has your companion, Mr. Eckdroik, fallen asleep?

Sake is good. And he's not the type of guy who usually drinks.

Well, in that case, let's drink like Japanese.

He's been reincarnated from another world so many times, his Japanese blood must have faded by now.

Don't forget your first instinct. I'll take your word for it.

Ah, I remember saying something like that sermon when I was drinking in Japan . You've been alive for over a thousand years. You've been alive for over a thousand years, how can you remember so much?

"You have a good memory, don't you?

I'm grateful to you. Because of your words, I was able to remember the Goddess. Even though I lost my memory and was reincarnated into another world, I was still able to seek out that person.

...... You like her more than I thought.

It was love at first sight.

Well, when we talked about the type of person he likes, he talked about the image of the goddess as she is.

This man has been repeatedly reincarnated into other worlds. There are many things to be gained from his various lives. But compared to all of them, this man finds more value in being near the goddess whose facial muscles are dead. Love is really heavy. If someone talks to you about love, you should run away.

"Have you met any beautiful women in your new world, neighbor?

"Well, there are beautiful women, and their personalities are not bad. They're trustworthy and they want to support you.

That's a lot of women. But there's nothing wrong with a harem, and you can approach them all.

It's not all women. The Exduk lying there was an enemy at first. I betrayed him and took him in as a useful pawn. But he was really loyal and I found myself wanting to take care of him in many ways. I've been blessed with a lot of relationships like that. ...... I've been blessed.

It's rare. It's unusual for you to refer to yourself in the first person. That's how much you want to protect them, don't you?

Yeah, they're good people.

The neighbors drink happily. I guess he's congratulating me on my good fortune.

I've been able to connect with a lot of people besides the goddess.

That's great. What's he like?

Master Sockeye, I guess. To put it bluntly, he's a sockeye.

I always told you not to throw a fastball.

Oh, this brings back memories. This kind of thing.