On that day, I was preparing a meal with Corona.
“I’ll put the plates in here.”
“Yeah. Thank you.”
What I’m making is river fish tempura.
For fried oil and flour, we use what Corona procured.
When you can make fried food, the range of dishes can be expanded.
“Hmm. I wonder if I should serve a dish of rainbow trout for Shimei?”
“Mukis, hey… You’re always like that for Mr. Shimei, but isn’t he tired of it?”
“What? That’s not true.”
Because he likes this the most when it comes to river fish.
“Hmm, hmm, hmm”
We cook one after another.
The place is the hollow house.
Five kokeshi dolls are lined up by the window.
In order from the beginning, Mom, Eri-chan, Me, Shimei, Corona.
“And the other two… When will Mr. Shimei and Ms. Inedit come?”
“Isn’t it about time for Shimei? Ms. Inedit, I don’t know.”
We proceed with the preparation while chatting.
We’re all having a party today.
A few months after the Black Dragon incident –
The Kingdom of Perel and the country of Oine were moving towards peace.
However, it is two countries that have been fighting for many years.
A lot of small fire seeds remain smoking, and the future seems to be difficult.
Still, steadily, step by step, each other’s countries were starting to steer towards a future where they could hold hands.
According to Shimei’s story, Mr. Kilkenny seems to be extremely excited about everything.
I’m sure he wants to show Ms. Inedit his good points.
“I want to heal the wounded heart of the beautiful queen …”
It seems like he’s saying that.
I wonder if he’s a slightly narcissistic type?
But Ms. Inedit doesn’t seem to be very interested in him.
When we had tea together the other day, she said something like this.
“What is my preference in men? Hmm… I’ve never thought much about that, but that’s right… After all, a thick-boned man with a strong core is good.”
It’s a line I heard somewhere, but what comes to mind is still Shimei.
Mr. Kilkenny is out of the question.
This person is still aiming for Shimei…
No matter how strong Inedit is, I won’t allow you to fall in love with him!
I increase my vigilance.
Anyway, that’s why the road is still difficult not only for the future of both countries, but also for Mr. Kilkenny’s love path.
“Well, I wonder if this much is enough for cooking.”
“Yeah! You made a lot, didn’t you?”
The dishes were arranged narrowly on the table.
River fish tempura, beef (?) stew, shrimp (?) Chile….
It’s a mix of Japanese and Western.
Well, there is no Japanese or Western style in this world.
While doing so, a Wyvern descended in the front yard of the hollow house.
Shimei’s arrival.
He’s not in armor today.
He gets off the cavalry dragon Harbiston and comes here.
“Welcome, Shimei!”
“…………”
He stared straight at me without saying anything.
I’m nervous at the strong look in his eyes.
“……Your determination hasn’t changed, has it?”
He slowly moved his lips.
I nod back to it.
“……I see. Then I won’t say anything anymore.”
Shimei put his arms around my back and hugged me tightly.
My heart is pounding.
“……Absolutely. ……I’ll definitely come back.”
“Oh. I believe in it.”
A warm body temperature was transmitted from the chest that held me.
A few days after the battle was over, Ms. Inedit came to the hollow house.
And what she taught me.
It seems that I can go back to the original world.
――”Mirror of Returning”.
It is said that there is such a thing.
Whatever it is, that mirror is connected to my original world, and a long time ago, Ms. Oine spent her whole life finding it.
When I heard that story, I remembered that when I came to this world, I looked into a mirror that I didn’t recognize at my front door.
“Asahi. ……Do you want to go back to the other world?’
Since I was asked by Ms. Inedit, I kept thinking about it.
I want to see my mother, Eri-chan…
Even if I live in this world, at least I wanted to tell the two of them that I’m doing well.
And even Oine seems to have returned to this different world again after returning to Japan once.
Then I will be able to come back in the same way.
It’s not going to be a separation from Shimei and Corona for life.
“……Yes. ……I’m going back.”
I decided to go back to Japan.
Ms. Inedit has arrived.
She, who was floating in the sky, lands.
“Everyone seems to be here. Did I keep you waiting?”
“That’s not true.”
She had a big mirror in her hand.
This is the mirror…
She removed the thick cloth that was hanging in the mirror.
“Wait, Ms. Inedit!? Please don’t point it at me!”
Corona went out in a hurry.
She’s afraid of being sent to another world.
Ms. Inedit calms her down.
“Don’t panic. This mirror can only pass through those with a background there.”
She looked into the mirror so that she could show an example.
But nothing in particular happens.
“This is like this. There are not so many people who can cross the world with this mirror. You should be relieved.”
Corona stroked her chest with relief.
It seems that she suddenly became interested when it her safety was confirmed.
She looks into the mirror and slaps it with a bang.
“It may be the first time I’ve seen the mirror itself be hit so firmly …”
“Your Majesty. What kind of place is the place where the mirror connects?”
“It seems that it is a place called “Fuji’s Sea of Trees”. And the mirror of the other world is connected to the “Devil’s Forest” in this world.”
Hmm.
The destination is fixed.
I’m grateful that I won’t be randomly sent, but the sea of trees in Fuji is…
I’m getting a little worried, aren’t I?
I have to prepare this well before I go!
“I see. But at first glance, it looks like an ordinary mirror…”
Shimei leaned forward.
Just look into the mirror.
At that moment, his figure disappeared.
“――Wah!?”
What, what!?
What’s going on!?
“Woah……”
“Aw, Awa, Awa… Mr. Shimei!?”
“What!? What!? What does this mean!?”
“Kuku… Kuha. This is this…”
Ms. Inedit is squinting happily.
“Wait…!? Well…!? What, what!?”
“Don’t worry, Asahi. It’s just that he had the background to cross the world. Well, it’s rare. Hehe……”
I wonder why this person is so calm.
I’m already in a panic!
I want Inedit to to learn a little from Corona and panic.
“A, Asa, Asahi! What are you going to do!? What, what should I do…!?”
This is it, this reaction!
After all, this is normal, isn’t it?
I’ve calmed down a little…
No, I shouldn’t calm down!
But Corona is right, what should I do!?
“What, what, what should I do -!?”
“You should chase him right away. If you do that, you will be able to travel across the world.”
“Oh, that’s right! That’s right!”
I grab the prepared luggage as if I’m pulling it in.
“Well, then, let’s go…”
When I took a step towards the mirror, I was called from behind.
“Ah, Asahi! Wait a minute!”
I look back and look at Corona.
“……Absolutely. ……You’ll definitely come back!?”
A heartfelt expression.
I wonder what kind of face I have…
I took my eyes off her and looked around the familiar room.
There are a lot of dishes on the table.
It was my farewell party, but in the end I was so busy that I couldn’t have a party.
Mr. Inedit is super calm.
This person always doesn’t change.
Somehow, that’s a little strange.
“……Hey, Asahi. ……Say something.”
I look straight into her eyes.
“Yeah. Absolutely… I’ll definitely come back…”
Corona is nodding over and over again.
“Even in the other world, you’re going to look for a mirror?”
“Yes! Maybe I’ll find it soon.”
The mirror at the front door.
As expected, it will not be broken or thrown away.
They didn’t do it, did they?
I turned to Corona.
Her eyes are a little red.
“See you, Corona…”
“Yeah… Asahi……”
I have a big smile on my face to reassure Corona.
I took a deep breath and exhaled in one breath.
“Well then, I’m off!”
This was the last chapter. Thank you for sticking with it until the end.
I hope you enjoyed this story and thank you for reading!
