268 263 Stories Smiling is Power

"Ho, I can't believe 'Kome' tastes so good."

"Oh, that's delicious."

Mr. Rose and Mr. Delose are impressed with the rice balls on their cheeks.

They both have hands on the second one already so they seem to like it a lot.

Good.

And Mr. Rose is clever.

I should be making rice balls for the first time, but with the second one I had already grabbed the force and tricks and grabbed them beautifully.

You're the one who does everything.

"Shall I take this to Tableau later?

"If this is it, I can eat it with one hand, okay?

What about plugging in rice dishes you're unfamiliar with?

I feel like I'm just gonna get you in trouble.

"Are there any other dishes that use this" kome "?

"You make bowls a lot"

"Dumb?"

"Yes, you eat them with stewed meat and vegetables on top of white rice."

"Oh, that sounds delicious, too."

"It's delicious. Besides, I feel good."

"Really? That's good."

Mr. Rose and Mr. Druid begin to thrive on the subject of rice cooking.

We're talking about what rice dishes have come out so far, but it's a little embarrassing because it includes things that have failed.

"Welcome"

No, I'll make you some tea.

"I'm sorry. And you're a good cook, aren't you?

"I'm glad you said that."

First it was driven by necessity, but now it's my hobby.

Next to Mr. Druid and Mr. Rose thriving, me and Mr. Delose downright.

I kind of dust it.

"Time to go home?

Mr. Druid calls out satisfied that he has finished his meal and talked out of speaking.

"Yeah. Sola, Flem, Ciel?

Calling the Solas who were playing around.

"Puffy ~"

"Nya-yay."

Flem seems to be sleeping somewhere.

Looking around, I always slept beside the bag in it.

"Sorry I'm late"

Flem in the bag, and also Sora and Ciel, who jumped into my arms.

Looks like I'm very happy that two of them got Mr. Delose to play quite a bit.

I don't know, I'm so familiar with it.

Thank you for today.

"No, I'm glad you taught me how to cook too"

Directly from Mr. Rose, the food with this village sauce was easy and tasty.

I'm going to make it when I get the sauce again.

When I leave Mr. Rose's shop, the sun is on my face unlike yesterday.

View the little basket in your hand.

Inside are three rice balls I made today.

It's by my siblings' shop yesterday on the way home.

"Pretty cold, huh?

"Really? It was colder for me yesterday."

Mr. Druid tilts his neck at my words.

I'm a little nervous about it and reach for his forehead.

It's not hot...

"When you get home, drink Flem's potion, will you? Because there's something going on."

"Okay, I will. So you don't have to look so worried. 'Cause it's okay."

I don't know what you look like, but you look terrible.

Mr. Druid laughs as he thrusts my cheek.

Horrible because the look on his face is as usual.

"Is that it?"

When I turned my gaze to the place that happened to be the park, I saw a familiar person sitting in a chair.

To my words, Mr. Druid also turns his gaze to the park.

If there's no mistake, it's Mr. Plia, Gilmouth of the Adventurer's Guild.

"It's Prior Gilmouth."

"I knew you would."

When I look at him, I realize he has some kind of thought of look on his face.

Mm-hmm. Is it kindness to keep seeing nothing like this?

Or should I listen to you?

"We're not from this village. Whether it's a good thing to get deeply involved."

Yes, we are those who travel.

That's why there are times when you get involved and times when you should take a step back.

That was taught to me by Mr. Druid.

View Mr. Pliagilmuth's face.

I have sad eyes.

"Mr. Druid, shall I plug it in?

"Hmm? Plug in?

"Yes, just as affordable."

That's what I said, give him the basket up and show Mr. Druid.

"Hahaha, you sure do have one"

Enter the park and approach the chair where Mr. Pliagilmuth is sitting.

You noticed us or gave a slightly surprised look when the gaze you were looking down at turned this way.

"Hello"

"Oh, hello?

He talked to me all of a sudden, and I think I'm confused.

"Did you have dinner?

"What?"

"It's rice. Rice."

"No, not yet..."

"Okay, plug in."

"Uh, plug in?

"Yes."

Push him all the way through the basket he had in his hand.

but you're surprised or you can't accept it.

I can't help it, so I put the basket on my leg.

Now the purpose is complete.

"What's this?

"It's a rice balls made from rice"

"... well, in 'Kome'......... eh!" Kome "?

Are you all right?

I feel pretty dull though.

Could it be that Mr. Pliagilmuth isn't feeling well somewhere, either?

I get worried and reach for his forehead and measure the heat.

I never find it particularly hot.

"Uh, what are they doing?

"I think they're measuring for heat."

Laughter is mixed with Mr. Druid's voice.

Did you do something strange?

I looked at him standing right behind me, but he shook his head when there was no problem.

Looks like you don't have a fever.

"Oh, uh, why did you measure the heat?

"Because I was boisterous and unresponsive"

"... well. Sorry."

That's what I say, Mr. Pliagilmuth, who laughs.

Seeing that grin, my chest moans.

I don't know what to say.

"It's dark."

"Blah!"

I can see Mr. Druid erupting in the back.

Mr. Pliagilmuth was also stunned by my words and then wrinkled between his eyebrows.

'Cause there's a lot going on.

Apparently, I'm in a bad mood.

Besides, I get the impression that the darkness has increased.

Somehow I sigh.

I'm flabbergasted by that, but it's not very powerful.

"I don't know anything. I don't even think I can understand. But Mr. Pliagilmuth is too dark!

"Guuuuuu"

I hear strange noises from behind.

When I look, I'm turning my back but my shoulders are shaking big.

I wish I could laugh if I wanted to.

"You can't be nagging me at a time like this!

Suddenly Mr. Pliagilmuth shouts out loud.

And my body trembles a little, but for some reason I don't feel scared.

"What do kids know?"

The next little twinkle reaches my ear.

"So you're saying you don't get it"

Stick to my words again, but that look is indescribable.

Looking at it, I grinned.

"Mr. Gilmouth in the town where demons are running wild, he was always laughing. There was a smile around him, too."

"Huh?"

"His expression seemed painful when it was all over and he thanked me. They said thank you, but it seemed painful"

"What?"

Mr. Priagirlmouth, confused by me for speaking suddenly.

I know, but ignore it and keep talking.

"Mr. Gilmouth and the heads of the vigilante before fighting the big organization were also smiling. It even seemed like fun. People around them smiled, well, some were confused."

……

"There was a smile around me when they were after my life. So I was scared, but I could fight without running, and I was laughing."

I think smiling is amazing.

It's just a strength, but it still builds strength.

"Have some rice and help yourself. This is the time."

I don't know how hard it is for people to stand up there.

That's why I can't talk.

But I wanted to tell you.

I've met you before, smile at Mr. Gilmouth and the captains.

Because I'm sure that makes sense.

"Goodbye, then"

He smiles and greets Mr. Pliagilmuth, who is flashing, and walks out with Mr. Druid.

Mr. Druid stroked my head gently.

"To me..."

I heard voices, but they're coming from the square without looking back.

"Hmm, go get your gloves and go back to the inn and make rice balls?

Nodding at Mr. Druid's words.

"I've had more trouble"

"No problem."

Smiling won't solve everything.

It's not that simple.

But I think it's important to smile in order not to be squashed by negative emotions.