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Chapter 63

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Mira asked if I had time. Emilia invited us for ramen at noon, but since we brought bento, we declined. Instead, I told her we plan to leave the dungeon around 3:30 to 4:00 and arranged to meet in front of the guild plaza, in front of the convenience store.

I thought about why Mira might have suspected something. At the same time, I also thought about why I didn’t talk about that matter at that moment.

On a day when the whole party can’t move together, going into the dungeon with other people isn’t strange. Some may have errands, and some injuries might not heal quickly. In fact, even today, Sofia couldn’t come, but Mira and the others, including Adelaide-senpai, were invited and came. Well, I heard Emilia saw Adelaide-senpai heading solo to the dungeon and invited her on the spot.

Are they all “younger generation extroverts”? Are you all that? With Haruka-kun too, there are too many extroverts around me now. For an introverted me, it’s tough. I need to tell Haruka-kun too. It would be fine if it were just my imagination, but if not, we need to prepare.

“Haruka, Mira might have suspected something.” (Kouta)

“No way!? But we didn’t talk about anything suspicious, did we?” (Haruka)

“Yeah, that’s my fault.” (Kouta)

“No! Kouta, you did well!!” (Haruka)

I appreciate Haruka-kun, but that’s too fast, right? At least let me speak more. Am I wrong for trying to prepare in advance?

“Ah, yeah, thanks.” (Kouta)

“No, sorry. I just got emotional.” (Haruka)

He’s not just handsome, but a good man too. Haruka-kun really isn’t human. Homo sapiens, family Hominidae, tribe Good Men, handsome species, or some other life form! No doubt about it!

If he’s the same as gorillas or chimpanzees, is it okay to kill him? What? A protected animal? I don’t know about that!! They hunt and eat gorillas locally, don’t they!?

So, you get hunted and eaten by a beautiful lady!? Explode, you handsome guy!! Oops, I almost got emotional too.

“I think Mira found it suspicious that we started streaming.” (Kouta)

“The nice thing about this kind of thing is anyone can start easily, right? Would they really get suspicious just because we started suddenly?” (Haruka)

“If you want to stream as explorers, it’s more natural to start with the whole party. After all, our party has both Sofia and Emilia, right? It’s unnatural that there was no invitation at all.” (Kouta)

“Mira is there too.” (Haruka)

“Yeah, Mira now is definitely someone who would resonate with certain people. Ignoring such talent and inviting only Haruka is… well.” (Kouta)

“I see, that’s unnatural.” (Haruka)

But…

“I think she only finds it strange for now. Also, the reason she didn’t bring it up then is probably because there’s room for negotiation.” (Kouta)

“What do you mean?” (Haruka)

“She probably has many guesses, but I don’t think she intends to take this matter anywhere.” (Kouta)

Haruka-kun glanced around persistently and started talking.

“She doesn’t intend to sell my skills to others, right?” (Haruka)

“I think so. Also, she offered help, so maybe it’s her way of saying, ‘If it’s okay, I’ll help.’” (Kouta)

She likes signs that only close people can understand. I think smart her was too much for those around her to keep up. That’s why she loves Sofia and Emilia who understand her. If you mediate, Emilia immediately starts talking, or they notice small eye movements. Such two are irreplaceable to her.

Recently, it seems like I’m gradually joining that circle too. So, that glance earlier was definitely a sign. When you talk with her, you realize it. Compared to me, she is smart. So much that I don’t even know how big the difference is.

And… somehow, she insists that I am a brainy type! I really want her to stop. I’m doing my best squeezing out what little brain I have, but it feels like she clearly expects more.

“Kouta, you understand her well.” (Haruka)

“It’s impossible for a person to fully understand another. What you can do is either try to understand, or distance yourself as incomprehensible.” (Kouta)

“Philosophy?” (Haruka)

“Just experience. So, what now? Take her hand and ask for help, or seek understanding but distance? I can’t think of any other choice.” (Kouta)

“She’s a reliable person, right?” (Haruka)

“Probably more than me.” (Kouta)

“I don’t think so. But since we have her, let’s use her help.” (Haruka)

Yeah, he also overestimates me. Me, who couldn’t properly hide dangerous information.

“Let’s do that. Then, let’s hunt for another two hours and head back.” (Kouta)

“…Do you always work this hard?” (Haruka)

“Huh? Today’s easy because there’s no evening shift. Usually, we’re in the dungeon until about 8 o’clock.” (Kouta)

“…” (Haruka)

I thought Haruka-kun said something at the end, but I couldn’t hear it.

 

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