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nTl: Arc

nI —- Altria-gram, was baffled .

nRegarding yesterday case—— since the time my curse was removed, I couldn’t help but be conscious of Seiichi .

nYet, this morning, looking at the figure of Seiichi, somehow my chest is…… as if being squeezed, is attacked by a painful sadness .

nMoreover, even though it should be painful, somehow it feels good .

nBut, as it was a new experience for me, I was baffled .

nWhat is the cause of this sadness?

nFurthermore, even though it has been like this from the beginning, looking at the familiar exchange between Seiichi and Saria, somehow I get this… . depressing feeling, and start becoming displeased .

nAnd, I start to feel really sad for some reason .

nThat’s why, when I looked at Seiichi’s figure, I ran away .

n…… I want to know the identity of this feeling .

nBut, once I know the identity, I somehow feel that there would be no return .

nThat I might lose something important . That is the feeling I have .

nAnd that is…… very scary .

n“I……just what’s happening with me… . . ?”

nAs it wasn’t directed at anyone, she murmured to herself .

n“Then, want me to give you some advice?”

n“Eh?”

n“Good morning, Altria-chan”

nThe one who talked to me, was the person who contracted us in the quest I did together with Seiichi, Adrianna-san .

nBy chance, she met me in the city, and just like that I was invited to Adriana’s house, where she would give me a consultation .

n“……I, am somewhat weird”

n“Weird it is?”

n“Do you remember Seiichi?”

n“Yes, of course”

n“That…… Since yesterday, whenever I see him, my heart accelerates… . . I can’t find the words even though it’s painful, I am happy, it’s warm…… that type of feeling”

n“Fumufumu”(TL: nodding)

nAdriana-san, while listening to my story, took a sip of tea .

n“And it’s not only that, well…… that Seiichi, might have a girlfriend…… . I think, that girl is really cute, and when she is talking happily with him somehow……… like I said earlier I get this painful feeling”

n“I see……”

nWhen Adrianna-san finished listening to my story, took a sip of tea again .

nAs expected, am I weird in some way?

nIs it a side effect of removing the curse?

nTo me who was having uneasy feelings, Adriana-san took a breath, and affirmed .

n“That’s love . Whats more, a bittersweet first love at that” (TL: What an unexpected turn of events no… . . ?)

n“Wha!? Lo, love!?”

nWithout realising I, made a weird voice .

nTo the confused me, Adriana-san continued .

n“Yeah . Altria-chan …… you, have fallen in love . ”

n“~ ~ ~ ~ Tsu !!”

nBeing told directly at my face, it’s like a fire burned my face, it is crimson .

nTh, that…… love, me……?

n“Im, impossible! That me!? Absolutely not!”

nFor some reason, I denied it desperately .

nHowever, even with such a negative response, Adriana-san shook it off lightly .

n“But, what other explanation can there be? Moreover, Altria-chan is a very charming woman as well . It’s fine to have one or two loves, it’s nor weird at all . What’s more, is that you didn’t fall in love until now is weirder”

n“Th, that is——“

n“Well then, what is that ring you have on your left hand ring finger for?

n“Tsu!”

nOn reflex of being asked, touched the ring in my left hand .

nOn the ring finger of my left hand, is a ring embedded with beautiful purple gem .

nAnd, the fact that the men gave a fitting ring on the left hand of the ring finger of a woman means—- .

n“A promise of eternal love…… . That’s common sense no?”

n“~~~~~~~~~~ Tsu!”

nAs though looking in my mind, Adrianna-san confronted me with the appropriate words . With a face reddened to the maximum, with embarrassment so great it couldn’t be exlained in words .

nThen, without minding such an appearance, Adrianna-san continued on .

n“Thanks to the ring that Seiichi-san gave you, your curse has been lifted, no?”

n“……yes”

n“Seiichi-san, is most likely from the east countrys, so his common sense may be different, the ring may not have a deep meaning”

n“……”

nMy heart is, weird .

nIf that is true, then that is good .

nSeiichi has Saria .

nBut he gave me a ring, isn’t that dishonest!?

nThat’s why, I shouldn’t need to think about it too deeply .

nBy chance, the ring fitted perfectly on my ring finger .

nIsn’t it fine?

n……even so …… . Even so, why I am so sad? So lonely?

nIf there is a deep meaning, there is the curse… . . Isn’t it fine?

nMy own heart, I don’t understand myself .

nWhy, is it so painful……

nI don’t understand……

nUnbeknownst, tears had accumulated my eyes .

nWhile I had my head down in silence, Adriana-san spoke gently .

n“Altria-chan, won’t you admit it already?”

n“……”

n“You, about Seiichi—— love him”

n“——“

nWith tear filled eyes, I slowly turn my sight to Adrianna-san

nMou, I can’t evade it anymore .

n…… I, about seiichi…… came to love him .

nThe moment that I admitted it, tears overflowed from my eyes .

nUntil now, there was not a guy who got close to me .

nThe guys in the Guild, and in the city…… they were kind to me, but didn’t get close due to my curse, the first one who apprached me seriously was Seiichi .

nWhen Seiichi, said I was needed, by everyone, that Seiichi liked me, I was really happy .

nGently, as to calm me when he hugged me from behind…… . my heart felt warm .

nI see…… I—– was in love .

nTo me that barely me noticed it, Adriana-san smiled gently and embraced me .

n“To the clumsy Altria-chan, I will tell you one thing, if the boy you like is talking to another girl, it is not weird for your heart to feel sad you know?”

n“……Is, that so……?”

n“Yeah . It is jealousy . Excessive jealousy is bad, but a little bit is okay . Is it Altria-chan first love? To be confused is a very natural thing, it’s normal . ”

n“……Un”

n“What’s more, even if Seiichi-san has a girlfriend, it doesn’t matter . It all depends of the resourcefulness of the man, bigamy, it might be common outside the continent . If you don’t like that then, Altria-chan it is fine to become the first for Seiichi-san . ”

n“……such a thing, I can’t do that . In the first place…… I am not cute at all . Such a toned, rough womam . It’s obvious that Seiichi will think bad of me . ”

nAs I said so earnestly, Adrianna-san made a wry smile .

n“mou, Altria-chan be more confidente in yourself . Next, I will introduce you to my friend that is well versed in romance, but first if Altria-chan doesn’t admit her own charm nothing will begin, Futhermore, Seiichi-san, do you thing he is the type to think such a thing?”

n“……”

nI shook my head in silence .

nThat guy is not the type to worry about such a thing .

nIf not, then he wouldn’t help me, that time when I stepped onto the metastasis trap . To seriously get close with me .

nWith the me, he properly caught me .

n“…… I, wonder if is good for me to fall in love …?”

n“Yes . ”

n“…… Won’t I be a nuisance…?”

n“not at all . Rather, he should happy”

n“……I see……”

nI too, am glad I fell in love .

nMo, I won’t be tied down by , I am glad……

n—-Finally, I can take the first step .

nAt that moment, I was attacked by a different feeling than the one until a while ago .

nIt is, unlike the feelings of a while ago, it was a very positive feeling .

n“……Adrianna-san . I, what should I do to make Seiichi look my way……?”

n“eh?”

n“Until a little while ago, it was painful, and lonely … although it was very hard, now I feel very happy . This feeling, it’s the first time that I had it”

n“……”

n“Like I said…… my feelings, I want them to reach Seiichi . Even though this me is without a woman’s attractiveness… . . I still love him, and I want him to like me”

n“Altria-chan……”

n“Thats why, Adrianna-san . That…… first the things about love I don’t know about can you teach me about it? What should I do……”

nAdriana who was listening to my serious thoughts, nods and say at once with a smile .

n“Leave it to me! The perfect way to bring down Seiichi-san, I’ll teach it to you!”

nAfter such a promising remark, I had Adriana-san teach me a lot of things .

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n“——So there that happened”

n“haaa～ Adventurers have it hard”

nI Hiiragi Seiichi, had a small talk with Noado-san in the “cafe Akkoriente” that i entered .

nRight now, I spoke about the story where I and Altria-san was mysteriously transported to a strange labyrinth .

n“uhn, there is one thing I am curious, what happened to that <> girl?”

nWhen I reached the part about lifting the curse, Ranze-san asked that .

n“About that…… for some reason I don’t know, she is completely avoiding me”

n“Ah? Why? Thanks to Seiichi her curse was dispelled no?”

n“That’s true…… well… . . it may be a weird thing to ask but, a man, putting a ring on a woman left hand ring finger…… does that have any meaning?”

n“Un? That’s true…… Seiichi wasn’t born in this continent, you were from the east country, then it is normal not to know…… n? Wait a minute . That you ask this means……”

n“…… As you have guessed . The item for lifting the curse happened to be a ring by chance, and without giving it a lot of thought, I put it on her left hand ring finger”

n“You are lying!?”

nAt my confession, not only Ranze-san opened his eyes wide, even Noado-san did so as well .

nWhat should I do . I only have bad feelings .

n“Etto…… is it as bad as expected?

n“It is not at the level of being bad……”

nWhile Ranze-san was surprised, Noado-san properly explained to me .

n“……Seiichi-san . In this continent, when a man gives a woman a ring, and put it on her left hand ring finger, it means a promise of eternal love”

n“Bufoa!?”

nIt was outside my expectations, what an absurd thing I did!

nAs I involuntary coughed, at the impatient me Noado-san said with his eyes half opened .

n“…… I think it is beyond reparations in various ways . Even though I lived longer than you I’ve never made such a mistake”

n“…… it was unexpected to me too”

n“What’s more, such an important oath? That is a lie, try to say it was a misunderstanding, there is no doubt you will be killed . ”

n“Ugh!”

n“Love alone is an important thing to a woman . In your country could be different, but here it is the most important”

n“……that true . After hearing the talk, Seiichi-san was actually a bit…… too thoughtless”

n“Gaha!?”

nThe words just now stabbed my chest! It did it! Stabbed!

nBut… . . that’s true

nNo matter how much I try to ignore it by thinking it didn’t happen, without a doubt I messed with a woman’s precious love . If there is a misunderstanding, then it has to be cleared . I don’t want to become dishonest, but that is… . .

n“What should I do……”

nTo think I would be at my wit’s end .

nIn the first place, is not like I am well balanced with Altria-san!

nWith Saria too, I don’t think we are well balanced!

nThen, Ranze-san said with a laugh .

n“What to do you say, there is no other choice but marriage”

n“haa!? Ma,marriage!?”

n“Ah? What are you getting surprised for? Anyways, a promise of eternal love, there is no other choice but marriage”

n“Th, that’s true…… But I have… . . ”

nYes, i already, have an important woman called Saria…… she is a gorilla though .

nTo such an answer, Noado-san got close silently .

n“……Seiichi-san, so you had a woman who you set your heart on . ”

n“……Well, yes”

n“Oioi, seriously!? You, even though you have such a suspicious get up are popular?”

n“Suspicious you say……”

nWell yes, a man with his face hidden by a hood is quite suspicious . I am already used to it though .

n“But well… . . if you had a woman you like already . Then, together with that woman, just marry both and that’s all . ”

n“Aahh!? Both!?”

nAt Ranze-san outrageous remarks, I raised a load voice instinctively .

n“Did I say something strange?”

n“Iye, it was quite strange! Normally you do it with one person in a marriage!”

nAs I tell them with a loud voice, Renze-sam and Noado-san made a strange face for a second, then suddenly made a convinced face .

n“It can’t be, is the east country different?”

n“Eh?”

n“Well, in this country polygamy is allowed . Heck, it was so common that I thought its not only this continent but everywhere was the same… . . ”

nWhat did you say!? Is polygamy allowed!?

nSeeing me surprised, both of them made convinced expressions .

n“It seems I was wrong”

n“……Well, even though polygamy is accepted, is rare to see it outside royalty or nobility”

n“Mou, I am completely recognised as a person from the East, and polygamy hasn’t been approved there . Why?

nWell that won’t become a problem, I hope .

nMore important than that, first is Altria-san . Really what should I do……

nAs I was suffering from a headache, and thinking desperately, in front of my face tea was placed

n“…… it’s a tea made from Artel leaves that have a relaxing effect”

n“Eh? But I didn’t order it……”

n“……Let’s say is my treat . Next just once, let me give you one advice as an elder”

n“?”

n“……Absolutely, don’t give an ambiguous answer . But I think it will be okay, Seiichi knows what should be done, and how heavy love is . So accept it or reject it, please be sure to do it firmly”

n“……”

n……true .

nAn ambiguous answer is not allowed . More importantly, I won’t allow it .

nEven though I ended like this without realising, giving an ambiguous answer, it’s the worst .

n…… If unknowingly I end in a situation similar again, I think I will be the worst

n“……I understand, I with my mouth, will say it properly”

n“……is that so”

nNoado-san heard my answer, and smiled contently

nI drink the tea that has been prepared for me with much trouble, somehow getting my strength back in my body, and feeling in a better mood .

nThe taste, was a perfect mild sweetness .

nUpon drinking it all, I am reminded of the time .

nCome to think of it . I was talking quite a long time, it might be better to return soon .

nAs I thought so, thanked Noado-san, and stand up,

n“Thanks for the meal . The tea, was delicious”

n“……Thank you very much . I look forward to your next visit”

n“That so, let us talk the next time we meet . ”

nRanze-san said that to me with a smile .

n“Yes, by all means!”

nIt was a good shop . Let’s return again . 。

nWith such a determination in my chest . I left the shop .

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n“Whew…… Youth”

nAfter Seiichi went out of the store, Ranze muttered so .

nTo such a Ranze, Noado quietly said .

n“Ranze , it is fine for you not to return home?”

n「 “Aah…… if i want to go back . Someone will come to pick me up”

nAt Ranze’s words, Noado sigh .

n“……No matter that I am here, coming here alone, isn’t it too much defenceless?”

n“Be at ease . I am not alone so its fine, Ruise is following me properly”

n“……haaaa . To come following you here everytime, Ruise-sama sure has it hard”

n“That can’t be helped . It’s his job after all . ”

n“……if you the boss stop coming here, i think it will make it easier . ”

n“That’s your fault because your food is so good!”

n“……It is so easy passing the Buck”

nWhile sighing, Noado showed his bad state .

nYou can feel everywhere the peaceful atmosphere of Acorriente

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n“It’s evening already… . . ?”

nI left the coffee shop Acorriente, Orly to find the sky stained orange, and muttered so .

n“Today, it seems I won’t be able to buy a horse… . . ” (TL: So no new animal harem today?)

nWell there is no hurry, it’s fine to do it tomorrow .

n“Hmmn…… let’s head back to the inn?”

nI don’t know when Saria will be back .

nAnd…… there is also the matter with Altria-san

n“……Really, I am so useless,”

nI made the decision, but when the time to convey the facts came . I became afraid .

nIn this world, the act I did, is something more important than on Earth .

n“…… I was thrown out of destination, I know I am useless but……”

nWhile muttering so, i was heading to a certain location .

nThat is the orphanage where Saria was .

n……Really so pathetic, I am the lowest .

nWhile I was feeling anxiety alone, I naturally went to Saria .

nThis lowest and miserable me, I fell into a murderously dull mood .

nI, with a dull mood, headed to the orphanage .

nBefore long, the church where the orphanage came into view .

n“…… I arrived”

nI sinked into a more depressed mood .

nWith such a mood, it happened when i was about to enter the church .

n“—-Seiichi”

n“!!!!”

nIn a speed that surprised even myself, I turned around .

n“……Altria-san”

nThe one that was standing there, is the person I should confront with the truth…… Altria-san

n“……”

n“……”

nAltria-san and I, we both stay silent facing each other .

nThe sunset is on Altria-san back, so I can’t see her expression .

nThere is no one around, just Altria-san and me alone .

nFor a while, there was a time of silence .

n……Altria-san is in front of my eyes .

nNow, isn’t it the time to tell her the misunderstanding of the ring .

nI might not receive forgiveness, but shouldn’t I apologize?

nOf course, I am scared that my relation with Altria-san might end .

n… . It is scary . Super scary .

nBut… . To keep silent, to cheat her…… is even worse .

nThat’s why, say it me . Open your mouth .

nWhat do I fear .

nSay it, say it, say it, say it……!

n“Ah…… Altria-san! That…… . The ring—-“

n“—-“

nFinally I summoned the courage, but the moment I thought words were flowing .

nMy mouth was closed by something soft, and I was unable to speak .

n“Tsu!?”

n“……”

nWithin reach of my face, there is Altria-san face that has her eyes shut with all her strength .

nAnd, my lips and Altria-san lips are…… overlapped

nI…… now, what I am doing?

nWhy are my lips, and Altria-san lips overlapped?

nThis is…… kiss……kiss, a kiss?

n…………

n“～～～～～～～～～～Tsu!?”

nI who understood the situation, suddenly felt my face become hot .

nI……I…… and Altria-san, kiss……kissed……!?

nAfter I analysed the situation I can only stand there with my face bright red .

nStill, Altria-san without minding, gently…… continued with a clumsy kiss .

nNow, I and Altria-san were in a posture of confronting each other .

nIn addition, from the impact of receiving Altria-san attack, the hood hiding my face fell of .

nAltria-san, who finished the long kiss, downcasted her face .

n“…… That, don’t say it”

n“Eh?”

n“…… I knew, that Seiichi, didn’t have that kind of feelings, when you gave me that ring……”

nSuch a thing…… in other words, that I didn’t give it to her in order to swear eternal love .

n“ Well that—-“

n“But, it doesn’t matter”

nMy words have been blocked by Altria-san words with a clear tone .

nThen, Altria-san buried her face in my chest .

n“A relationship, I don’t… . !”

n“It doesnt matter……! Because…… I came to like you”

n“!”

nAltria-san, shouted so in my chest .

n“It’s the first time, this feeling! I know Seiichi has Saria . Even a woman like me knows how super cute she is!”

n“……”

n“But……but…… I fell in love with you! My chest hurts looking at you!”

n“Altria-san……”

n“I am…… no good? I can’t be beside Seiichi?”

n“That’s not……!”

n“It can’t be helped . falling in love! I am not feminine, not cute at all, without charm it was impossible! But even so, I, fell in love with you Seiichi……”

nAfter Altria-san said that, she started sobbing in my chest .

nI, what should I do?

nI already, have Saria .

nPolygamy may be allowed, but I am an Earthling .

nEarth…… specially, Japan ethics are getting in my way .

nI am pathetic .

nAltria-san is important .

nBut this, I don’t know how should I cherish……someone from the opposite sex .

nShit!

nNo matter how much strong my status is, now it’s useless .

nI have, to make a choice

n“……I—-“

n“Can you accept her? Seiichi”

n“!?”

nAt the abrupt voice we heard, Altria-san and I are surprised .

nFollowing the origin of the voice…… Saria was there, standing .

n“Sa, Saria! This! That……!”

n“It is fine, I understand”

nI feel like a dad caugh in an affair

n“Seiichi, about Altria-san, can you accept her?”

n“Bu, but…… is that fine with you?”

nThough it is a bad talk, I want to cherish Altria-san, as a member of the opposite sex .

nBut, I already , have Saria .

nBecause Saria is here, I about Altria-san, can’t look at here that way .

nBut, Saria was, with a little lonely smile, nodded .

n“Un . Of course, I think is sad that I won’t be able to keep Seiichi for myself, but, Seiichi’s charm, as I thought it is impossible to keep it all for myself”

n“Saria……”

n“Futhermore you know? Seiichi . A Strong male, will atract women naturally, that is the law of nature”

nA, a male she says……

nTo me who knows Saria was originally a Gorilla, this is not particularly strange, but Altria-san who doesn’t knows tilts her neck .

n“Thats why Seiichi, about Altria-san, acept her ok? Because, I too love Altria-san!”

n“Saria……”

nAltria-san, is staring at Saria in a state of admiration .

n“Saria……is it fine?”

n“Un!”

nUnlike before, with a big smile, Saria said clearly

nAh, **

nI am so clumsy .

nSaria……

nIf a woman doesn’t give me a push in the back, I can’t even make a single decision .

nBecause I began to fall in self-loathing, I shook my head immediately to switch my thoughts .

nI return my line of sight to Altria-san in my chest .

nThen Altria-san noticing my sight and looked at me .

nFor a moment, her eyes opened wide open, for seeing my face for the first time .

nHer clear gold pupils, now wet with tears, were looking up at me anxiously .

n“Altria-san”

n“……Al”

n“Eh?”

n“About me, call me Al . Thats is what people close to me call me, it is my nickname…… So dont use honorific!”

nSaying so very shyly…… Altria-san made a wry smile .

n“I understand, Al”

n“……Un”

nMaking a happy face, Al stared up-from-under me .

nI extend my hand, to Al cheek naturally, the me from before couldnt do it normally .

nBut, now for some reason, without worrying, I can do it naturally .

n……think, you can do it

nThe most important thing is, Al

n“I too, about Al—- I love you”

n“!”

nSo next, from me this time, a kiss was given to Al .

nThe problem from before, I can’t feel them anymore… . .

nThe kiss with Al, tasted like tea of Artel leafs that brewed Noado-san . A faintly sweet, very gentle kiss .

nVery slowly we separated our lips .

n“Al, even though I am unreliable, shameless…… I will work hard, so that you don’t regret falling in love with me . ”

n“……Un”

n“I will cherish you”

n“……Un!”

nAs I declared clearly, I hugged Al .

n“With this, you are the same as me!”

nFrom behind me, Saria comes and hugs us .

nSeriously…… I can’t win against Saria .

nIn front of the church stained by the sunset, as if to bless us, the bells resounded in the city .

n