328 - - 三百二十六話 ズレてる？

"Now that the master has left, what about us?　Your sister Gina is going to the diner, right?"

"Yeah, I haven't seen you for a while, I'll go tell them you're back. I really wish I could go with you, but I'll probably be asked to help out in the store, so I'll go by myself. I told Master not to worry, but are you and Sara okay?"

Sister Gina also looks worried. I remember when we lived in the slum, she served us meals and was always worried about us. We were lucky to have such people who cared about us, even though we had to live in a slum for many reasons.

We don't need to worry either. Me, Marco and Kikka survived in the slum."

"Well, maybe so, but now that you're all dressed up, be careful not to fool us. Okay?"

I know. Hey, Marco, Kikka."

"Yes, Uri is here, too, and I'm fine!　I'll protect Sara and Kikka."

"Kikka will be fine with Mame-chan."

Marco and Kikka answer my questions and tell me that they are fine. Besides, they know all the dangerous places in the labyrinth city. They probably won't even be in danger, but they should be able to protect themselves.

"I'm more worried about your sister Gina than us. Please be careful with men. Don't follow them even if they offer you a delicious meal.

"Heh?　Come on, Sara, how old do you think I am? You're not a child. You wouldn't follow someone just for a meal.

I'm worried about ....... Gina, you don't understand your own attractiveness. Sister Gina, wearing the clothes that Master bought from the Kingdom of Beryl, is so beautiful that I, as a person of the same s*x, can't help but admire her.

What she likes about the clothes that the master bought is the clean pants look, which the master told me, and her long, slender legs are very attractive. She wears a simple shirt on top and looks like an able-bodied woman, as Master Gina said.

She was beautiful and cool, and attracted the eyes of men when she was walking in the labyrinth city. Perhaps it has something to do with her large breasts, which are more prominent than when she wears a robe, but Gina has a certain charm that attracts people.

It would be a little safer if she understood that, but unfortunately, she is completely oblivious to it. I am rather worried about whether I will be able to marry her, being the crass one that I am.

Master told me that the reason for this is that Gina's parents and her brother thoroughly excluded men who approached her. She said that it was a mistake because she was loved too much by her family. It is difficult for me to understand the subtleties between men and women, but I am worried about my sister Gina, who does not understand them any more than I do as a child.

I hope that the master and sister Gina will get together, but there is no sign of that, so what will happen?　I have a feeling that even when I grow up, our relationship will somehow continue as it is now. Come to think of it, I will be old enough to get married in 5-6 years. ...... Shuraku?

"What?　Sarah?　Why are you looking at me so worried? It's usually the other way around."

"Gina sister, let's learn a lot together."

"?　Studying to be a genie magician?　Of course we'll work together. And I'm sure you'll be a great cook. I'm not going to let you down.

"...... yes."

I don't think I can handle it alone. Dine, my big sister, is a mature spirit and she might be able to help me. Let's talk about it when we get back to paradise.

"Okay, I'm going to go to the cafeteria now, Sarah and the others take care.

Sister Gina waved cheerfully and headed for the cafeteria.

"Marco, Kikka, what should we do?　Would you like to take a walk in the labyrinth city and say hello to your meat uncle?"

"Yes, I would like to go to the "Atobukiya" as well.

"Kicka, I'm going to eat Uncle Meat's kushiyaki!"

We've pretty much settled on a schedule. Let's go out to the labyrinth city and visit some interesting places.

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I feel like Sarah was giving me a warm stare. What was that?　Well, I'm worried, but I'm good enough. They say, "Let the pretty girl travel." I'll trust Sara and the others. Your mother may be exaggerating, but as your elders and older sisters, we have to look out for you.

It's been a long time since I took a leisurely walk in the labyrinth city. It hasn't been that long since our last visit, but it seems to have become more lively. I heard before that merchants from other countries are flocking to the city because the master is bringing back valuable materials from the labyrinth.

But what about the rare materials, which he said are monopolized by the Pollius Chamber of Commerce, the commercial guilds and the state?　Assault dragons and wyverns are quite common, so maybe that's the goal.

Anyway, I feel like I'm being looked at a lot today. Is it because they know that I am the master's apprentice and am attracting attention?　But I'm also being watched by people who don't look like adventurers or merchants. Even an old man I know is looking at me with a pout.

"Gina, Gina, what's going on with your outfit? It's that dragon slayer, isn't it? Wait for me, I'll kill him right now!

I arrived at my parents' diner and was about to go inside to tell them I was back when my father suddenly started screaming when he saw me. He suddenly started yelling something very strange. My father can't hurt my master at all.

"What's wrong dad?　My mentor and Sarah and the others said it looked good on me. ......"

You were flattered?　I thought I wasn't so bad myself, so I'm pretty shocked.

"Hey, Gina, welcome back. "Hey, Gina, welcome back. You look great."

My mother comes out from the back after hearing my father's shouts, and compliments me on my outfit. Which is it?　I'm not sure anymore.

"Ba-ba-ba, don't be silly, Daniela. Pretty Gina dressed like that, men, men. ......"

"Mother. What's wrong with my dad?"

I don't know, my dad started having some kind of seizures. ...... could he be sick?

"Ha-ha-ha, don't worry about it. Where did you get those clothes?　It looks good on you, but I don't think I've ever seen you dressed like that around here."

"Oh, my master gave it to me. He said he bought it in a place called the Kingdom of Beryl.

"Well, it's out of the country. You must have a good relationship with Mr. Yuta to get such a present. I wonder if the day when she holds her grandchild is coming soon.

"Grandson?　My brother got married?"

You never said anything like that the last time I saw you.

"No, I didn't. I'm worried about her. She's not feminine at all. But anyway, Gina, how's your relationship with Yuta going?　Have you had any fights?"

"I don't fight with my mentor. He teaches me a lot of things and is very kind to me.

"Teach you many things?　What the hell did you teach him?

"Oh, Dad!"

I grabbed the knife my father had and ran out, and my mother hit him on the head with a chair. I haven't been home for a long time and the household is in shambles, what am I supposed to do?

"Don't worry about Gina. She's just jealous of Yuta, even though she's old enough to know better."

"My father is jealous of my master?"

"Yes. I made my daughter dress as manly as possible because I didn't want her to get married, and now she's getting all confused because she's being polished by someone else's man. It's stupid."

"What?　Is that why you made her wear her brother's hand-me-downs?　It wasn't that you didn't have the money?"

"Yes. I don't have a lot of money to spare, but I can at least afford to buy used clothes for women. I told you many times that I would buy you clothes. But Gina says she's not interested, and I'm not a very good mother.

...... I know, they offered to buy me clothes a few times, but I refused, saying that it would be a waste of my time if I wore women's clothes. I was quite happy when I wore the women's clothes that my master bought for me, and I probably should have asked him to buy them for me instead of refusing.

"Gina, Gina, come home already. Your father misses you so much."

My father, beaten with a chair, crawled up to me. He moves like a zombie, and to be honest, I'm scared. Oh, my mom put the finishing touches on me. I'm worried about preparing lunch.

"So, Gina. Did things with Yuta make any progress?　He's buying you those nice clothes, so it must be nice, right?"

"As for my relationship with my teacher, I think we are closer than before. And he also lets me learn how to cook and feed me a lot of delicious food, for which I am very grateful."

"Yes, things are going well. This is a great opportunity for you, so don't miss it. Your mother will make sure your father is taken care of.

I guess my father still doesn't like the idea of me becoming a genie. But even for me, my life now is exciting and interesting. Above all, Sheba is adorable, and the contact with Fuchu and Belle and the other spirits who come to visit me in paradise is blissful. I definitely don't want to give up being a genie magician now.

"Thank you, Mother. I'm not going to miss my chance either. I'll do my best.

Yes, good luck. And make it easy on your mother."

"Yeah, I'm on it."

I'm still making a lot of money. I'm still a work in progress, but I'm sure I'll be able to continue to be a good son to my parents as I grow up.

"I have high expectations for you. But then, you should be able to use more feminine language. Or do you like it that way, Yuta-san?

"I wish I could speak a little nicer, too, but my teacher says I don't have to."

"Mm-hmm, I see."

My mother is grinning at me. I don't remember saying anything so funny.　Oh, my brother's back. He started yelling things I don't understand just like my dad. I'm really starting to worry about my parents' house. Let's make sure we're good at what we do and earn money so that nothing can happen to us. But from the looks of it, I'm going to be late getting back to the inn again today.