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Chapter 864 - The Flower Dancing in the Skies ②

……No, wait.

Indeed, “in my common sense”, asking for a person’s name isn’t being associated with proposals. However, I can’t say that that also wasn’t the case for other species.

Since she said she was a friend of Raz-san’s friend, and from what I understood regarding the characteristics of magic power, I think there’s a high probability that this woman is a Demon.

Demons consist of different species with their own different cultures…… Which means, it wouldn’t be surprising if such a unique custom exists among this woman’s species!

[I’m sorry for my lack of knowledge. I only asked for your name based on my own common sense, and didn’t know that species where that’s the customary way to propose.]

[Shocking fact…… In other words, I’m surprised that species with such a strange custom exists. The world sure is big…… In other words, I thought I had lived for a long time, but this is the first time I have heard about that.]

[…………………]

That wasn’t the case!? Eh? But then, as for other reasons why she would make such a misunderstanding…… I can’t think of anything else other than this woman just had a strange way of thinking……

What am I supposed to do here…… As I was thinking that I shouldn’t just ask her name, the woman in front of me giggled.

[Apology…… In other words, I just meant to say it as a little joke, but I apologize for confusing you. Lack of sense…… In other words, it seems like I really lack some sense of humor. Occurred a few times back then…… In other words, there have been a few times when my jokes go unnoticed.]

[Ehh? Y- You were joking……]

I had been wondering why I could feel enjoyment from my Sympathy Magic, but she was just joking around huh…… Rather than her not having a sense of humor, I think it’s more like the cool expression on her face makes it hard to notice.

However, why is she suddenly making a joke here? As soon as that question popped into my mind, the woman suddenly and unexpectedly moved her hand and lightly touched my temple with her index finger.

[A small crease between your eyebrows…… In other words, I’ve detected that you were under a bit of stress. Relaxation is important…… In other words, you were a bit tired, so I was hoping to soothe you a little bit. Unfortunately failed…… In other words, I forgot that I lack the sense of humor.]

It seems that the woman’s sudden joke was an attempt for me to relax, as I looked a little tired.

Now that she mentioned it, meeting the Ten Demons for the first time, one after another, may have made me a bit tired.

[Once again, self-introduction…… In other words, my name is “Ariel”. I’m in your care.]

[Ah, yes. I’m also in your care. Errr, can I call you Ariel-san?]

[Nicknames are a-okay…… In other words, you can also call me A-chan, you know? Unprecedented…… In other words, I’ve never been called that before.]

[……I’ll call you Ariel-san.]

How should I say this…… I don’t know if I should say that she’s a really peculiar person or not…… but rather than her being airheaded, I feel like she’s as elusive as clouds.

[Question…… In other words, my apologies, even though we’ve just introduced ourselves, but can I ask Kaito a question?]

[Yes, I don’t mind.]

[Gratitude…… In other words, thank you. Errand…… In other words, I came to Symphonia’s royal capital because my friend asked me to buy something for her. Currently lost…… In other words, I’m not familiar with the area and I don’t know where the store I’m looking for is located. Call for help…… In other words, I had a map drawn to where it is, but ]

Thereupon, Ariel-san pulled out a notepad and checked it.

[……It’s a bit far from here. I haven’t been there much either, but it looks like it’s on the main street, so I have some idea of where it is. If you want, should I lead you there?]

[Very grateful…… In other words, I’d appreciate it.]

It was difficult to verbally explain how to go there since it was a bit far away and I never had any particular business with that area, so I just offered to lead her there.

Then, as we walked out of the park and down the street, I exchanged a quick chat with Ariel-san.

[……Speaking of which, why were you dancing there, Ariel-san?]

Ariel-san’s dancing was magnificent, but I couldn’t connect her dancing with her being lost, so I asked her. Ariel-san then nodded once before explaining.

[I’m unfamiliar with the streets…… In other words, I was lost and wondering what to do. My means to break down my situation was meager…… In other words, I didn’t know anyone who was familiar with this area, so I had nothing to do. All I could do was dance…… In other words, dancing would solve most of my problems, so I danced.]

[……No, no! There is no connection between those two things! That doesn’t solve anything……]

Her ridiculous theory developed into something ridiculous…… I understand that she’s lost and she’s in trouble because she doesn’t know what to do. Being in an unfamiliar place, I would understand when one feels uneasy and not know where to ask for directions.

But after that, I just don’t understand how she arrived at the conclusion of “Alright, let’s dance”. Moreover, this park she was dancing in was enclosed in a barrier, so there is almost no possibility that something will happen that would break her out of her current situation.

[The result is proof…… In other words, look at what happened, “it had come true”.]

[Uuuuu…… N- Now that you mentioned it…… Indeed.]

Indeed, now that she mentioned it, the reason I’m leading Ariel-san is that I fell in love with Ariel-san’s dancing…… and she certainly has somehow managed to get through the situation by dancing.

As I looked like I’m unable to refute her, a really happy smile appeared on Ariel-san’s lips.

[Don’t overthink…… In other words, sometimes, it’s good to not think about things and let things go unplanned. It’s the secret to enjoying everyday life…… In other words…… It’s advice from your elder.]

[How should I say this…… sounds like you’re having fun.]

[I had a good encounter…… In other words, coincidence it may be, I’m glad that I’ve met Kaito.]

[I- Is that so……]

As I thought, how should I say this…… saying things that make one embarrassed without hesitation, she really is an elusive person.

However, unnn…… If I were to be asked if she’s a good person or not, I’m pretty sure that she is a good person.

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