Chapter 2020: Park Date ⑭

Chapter 2020: Park Date 14

<Author's Notes>

Due to a sudden change in my work schedule, I will be working overnight tomorrow, which means I will have to write, so I will take a break from updating tomorrow.

As we lightly glanced at the shops along the street, neither Illness-san nor I found anything particularly interesting, so we continued walking while chatting until we reached a park nearby.

[Illness-san, since we're here, how about stopping by the park?]

[Oya? Is there something theeeeere?]

[......Well, it's not like it has to be that park, but I'm feeling a bit embarrassed...... and I was thinking it'd be nice if we could be alone, just the two of us, somewhere like that park......]

[I don't really understand what's going on, but shall we go then?]

I've been told this many times before, but my emotions apparently tend to show on my face. So, even if I tried to hide it, Illness-san would probably figure it out right away. I might as well admit I have something planned, as long as I keep the main part of it hidden, it should be fine.

......But thinking about it again, inviting someone to a park at night for a vague reason, only telling them it's embarrassing to say, doesn't that sound a bit strange? It could even sound like I'm plotting something inappropriate, but we've known each other long enough that there shouldn't be any misunderstandings. Although Illness-san tilted her head in confusion, not knowing what I was planning, she quickly agreed to head to the park.

......Actually, even if I did intend to do something strange, I feel like she'd just nod and go along with it, but I should avoid thinking about that. If I dwell on it, I'll just get self-conscious...... Let's focus on the actual reason...... Alright, all good.

[Going to a quiet night at the paaaark, just the two of us huuuuuh...... since we're here, are we having kisseeees?]

When I gave it to her, Lilia-san just thanked me with a gentle smile, but it seems she was even more delighted than I thought, as according to Illness-san, Lilia-san had been putting a lot of thought into finding clothes that would match the accessory I gave her.

Learning about this cute behavior of Lilia-san's from an unexpected source makes me feel a bit more at ease, and with my confidence somewhat restored, I took out the accessory I made yesterday from my magic box.

[......Yes, and so, I made an accessory for Illness-san just like I did with Lilia-san. Errr, it's a simple necklace made by an amateur but......]

[It's...... for meeeee? T- Thank you very muuuuuch......]

Considering her work as a maid, I thought a bracelet might get in the way, so I went with a necklace. Having made several accessories for all my lovers by now, I had gotten quite used to it, and I think I did a decent job this time too.

Illness-san, looking a bit uncharacteristically flustered, carefully accepted the necklace I handed her...... She held it delicately in both hands, close to her chest, as if treasuring it, before speaking softly.

[......This is troubliiiiing. I never expected to receive such a wonderful giiiiift, and my feelings can’t keep up with the situatiooooon...... I'm so happyyyyyy that I can't quite put it into words properlyyyyyy, and it's quite troubliiiiiing.]

Illness-san, her eyes slightly moist from being moved, whispered this, looking more beautiful than ever under the moonlight. How should I say this...... I found myself mesmerized by her, frozen in place as I stared, and for a moment, the atmosphere between us became a little awkward.

Well, seeing how much she genuinely appreciated the gift, I'm glad I made it.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [......Arehh? W- Why did the chapter get cut off here......? This, isn't this the part where, you know, they end the date with a kiss......? Ummm...... T- This kind of setup makes me nervous about what's gonna happen in the next chapter......]