Chapter 2007: Park Date 1

<Author's Notes>

Sorry for the wait. The release date for the 9th volume of the manga is September 25th! The cover will also be posted in today's afterword. Please check the Activity Report for the official website and other information.

I paid the entrance fee and entered the park with Illness-san. Instead of entering through the gate as I expected, there was a door next to the gate that pedestrians use. It seems the gate is used when arriving by carriage.

Upon entering, the first thing that caught my eye was a vast green carpet...... a lawn area. Or rather, from what I see, most of the park appeared to be lawn, with large trees and benches scattered around.

I see, as Illness-san mentioned earlier, this place is primarily for relaxation. It's not meant to be a tourist spot like a botanical garden, but rather a place where you can leisurely rest on the grass or relax in the shade of a tree.

To be honest, I was a bit apprehensive when I heard there was an entrance fee and that the park catered to the nobility, but I’m relieved to see that it’s not overly grandiose...... this is exactly the kind of atmosphere I hoped for.

[It’s got a nice atmosphere. And there’s barely anyone here......]

[This paaaaark is designed so that visitors can spend their time leisurelyyyyy, and they were apparently limiting the number of entrants to allow thaaaaat. So, we were lucky to come during a quiet tiiiiiime.]

[Right. It looks like we’ll be able to relax...... Where should we go?]

[How about that shaded lawn over theeeeere?]

[Ah, that’s nice. It’s not too hot, but the sunlight is a bit strong, so the shade will be more comfortable.]

[Eh? Yes, of course, I don't mind..... but what is it?]

Honestly, I don’t think wanting to do something for me counts as being selfish at all...... but in any case, it’s certainly not something I’d have an issue with.

Considering the timing, it seems like it’s something she’d like to do here in the park.

[How about a lap pillow while resting in the shaaaaaade?]

......The expression on Illness-san's face as she said this with a smile was so gentle that, as I found myself captivated, I nodded without hesitation.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai: [The title seriously changed...... and now it's back to 1...... Hyiiihh......]

*insert manga volume 9 image*

T/N: Activity Report doesn't say much, but here's the link provided:

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