65-065-A new encounter in South Street

128 years in the life of the Holy King, the 12th of the Yellow Moon.

What? You're not here, Satsuki?

'Excuse me. I had a little time to spare before I left town next, so I wanted to see my parents once...

After Satsuki left with a ridiculous discarded line, just when I was wondering what to do with the delicate air, Princess Priscia and Pete arrived like a savior, just like a savior!

........or rather, "What about the princess of a great country coming to visit you every day? But because the king dotes on Princess Priscia, I guess that's allowed because he loves her so much.

When I told Princess Pricia about what happened this time, she looked quite sad and slumped her shoulders.

''Ugh, if you're going to go away, you could at least tell me!　And last time I went to the neighboring country without telling you!

'Well, well, maybe I was just being clever because I thought that Pricia would be worried.

No, in Satsuki's case, it's like "I didn't think that far ahead".

This time too, she must have been thinking only about going back to her parents' house and her plan to leave me and Elena alone.

''Jeez........''

What?

For some reason, Princess Priscia, who had been staring at me intently, let out a sigh as if to say, "Oh dear.

''Satsuki-chan speaks to me as an equal, yet Kanata-sama is a stranger when talking to me, don't you think it's a bit strange?''

Yes?

What is this person going to suddenly start saying?

In the first place, that guy is just too rude, and no one but Satsuki would be able to speak to Princess Priscia in that way, no matter where in the world you look.

"At least when we're all together in a group of like-minded people, I'd like you to be as friendly to me as you are to Satsuki.

Well, I'm afraid that's a bit much to ask...

When I replied with a bitter smile, she glared at me with an expression that looked exactly like Elena's when she was in a bad mood, and glared at me with a snap.

''Already, this person called you is really a crappy person!　I'm asking you to be more intimate with me!　That's an order!

I was troubled by the sudden request of the princess, and I tried to communicate with Pete with eye contact, but the answer was returned with a throwaway expression like 'Well, good luck with that...'

What the hell am I supposed to do if he says that!

As I froze in confusion, Princess Priscia asked me again with a superior look.

''No........?''

Geez.........okay.......

'What?　Did Satsuki use honorific language when she spoke to me?

Okay, okay...

But that's a polite term of endearment for Princess Priscia, isn't it?

In the first place, you're not your friend when you call me "Lord Kanata", are you?

But there was a spirit in the way he was staring at me, not letting me make such a wild comment.

"Well then, I look forward to working with you in the future.

Oh, dear.

I almost said "yes" by accident, but somehow I managed to rephrase it and there was nothing left to say.

Seeing me, Princess Pricia smiled happily and left the inn with Pete.

''What was that about?!''

The storm passed and I was left behind, stunned.

And then I realized.

--I've been silent throughout the entire time.

''Elena!''

When I hurriedly turned around, Elena wasn't........angry.

Rather, with a motivated expression, she was staring at the back of Princess Pricia as she walked down the street.

''That little girl, she's quite good at it.''

'I don't think it's right to call the princess of a great country a little girl...'

"Mr. Kanata!

Hi!

He called out to me suddenly, and I couldn't help but turn my voice inside out.

''I know this is sudden, but I'm in the mood for a date, so please escort me!

Are you sure this is a surprise?

The sudden turn of events left me in a black and white state of mind as I left the inn with Elena holding my hand.

＜Holy City Platena, South Street.

So I was supposed to be asked to be an escort, but for some reason Elena took me by the hand and we came to the familiar South Street (date spot) every time!

No, I really don't know what that means, but...

"...phew.

Elena, who had finally calmed down and returned to her usual relaxed atmosphere, let out one sigh, looking a little embarrassed.

''I'm sorry for being so distraught...''

'No, well, it's okay. Don't worry about it in the first place, I won't throw Elena out and stop the trip just because Princess Pricia said something to me.

"Yes...

Come to think of it, we've had this exchange before.

It's kind of funny and makes me laugh a little.

''Ugh, you made me laugh....''

'What? No, no, no, no!　When you come to South Street (here), Elena's expression usually changes a lot. She usually looks like everyone's lady, so the gap between the two is kind of cute...

When I say that, Elena's cheeks turn red and she looks away.

That gesture is funny and I laugh again.

''You laughed again, didn't you!

Ha-ha, sorry, sorry.

Shit!

This time, as expected, Elena couldn't stand it, or maybe she couldn't stand it, and Elena glared at me with zit eyes while her cheeks puffed out a bit, and I couldn't help but laugh because it was so cute.

"Yeah, I guess so.

It's a relaxing afternoon for the two of us.

Normally at times like this, there are usually a couple of little kids peeking at us from the shadows, but today we didn't have to worry about that.

Jeez...

And I'm worried about--

Jeez...

...let's see.

Hey, Elena.

"Yes, sir.

You know these people?

I asked Elena, glancing for a moment at the child who was gazing at me out of the corner of my eye to avoid looking directly at me as much as possible, but Elena shook her head with a shake.

The child is dressed in a shaggy white outfit that hides his or her head, and although the outfit is similar to Elena's, it is indeed suspicious when the child is hiding in a corner of the city and staring at you in that outfit.

''Hmm.......what should I do?''

There was a standoff for a while, and then the child took a few deep breaths and came toward me.

I picked up the wooden skewer on the table to be able to quickly fight back, just to be sure, but Elena, who was staring at the approaching child with narrowed eyes, suddenly said, "Ah! I said in surprise.

I was going to ask her what she saw in her eyes, but when I saw the "girl" take off her hood in front of me, I swallowed my words without saying a word to Elena.

I'm sorry for speaking to you out of the blue, but...

She was petite like a little girl, with wavy blonde hair and red eyes like fire.

I knew a girl who looked just like her.

But even though they look alike, their moods are completely different.

In the first place, if it was that guy, there's no way he would say "I'm sorry".

It's a good idea to look at me and Elena and say, "Oh my goodness, what a surprise. Am I interrupting you? I wonder.

Are you maybe Sharon's...!

I mean, this girl who just showed up at our doorstep...

I've never met you before. My name is Colon. I'm the Priest of the Central Church of St. King's City.