The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 282 Naked dating

(TL: By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"Hyufiiiiii"

Hot water.

White steam.

As if savoring them, Al wore a blissful expression.

This is an open-air bath made in the village of spirits.

Right now, it's reserved for Al and me.

Why does something like this exist?

The answer seems to be Al made it as a hobby.

"Why, why is this happening?"

I can only look in the direction of the day after tomorrow, unable to meet Al's gaze. I just wanted to talk to Al, but before I knew it, I was caught up in a forceful pace, ending up taking a bath together.

I know it's a breach of etiquette, but I have a towel wrapped around my waist. However, Al doesn't have a towel wrapped around her. Hiding is a guilty act! ... or something like that, she exposes her body confidently.

I can't look directly. I have to talk while looking in the direction of the day after tomorrow.

"Mmm... Kuu... Puhaaaa! Indeed, sake in the bath is delicious! It's paradise♪"

Al brought sake into the bath and happily drank it, behaving like a playboy...

"Rain, want a drink too?"

"N-no, I'm fine."

"Is that so? You don't need to hold back."

"It's not about holding back... Why a bath, though?"

"Don't you know? It's often said that naked relationships are important."

Why do you know such things? Is Al favoring humans?

"Here, have a drink."

"No, really..."

"Are you saying you can't drink my sake!?"

"Forcing drinks!?"

It's troublesome when she gets drunk, this woman!

"...We're going to have an important conversation, so I really can't drink."

"Hmm, an important conversation, you say?"

Al also puts on a serious face. It seems she's not as drunk as I thought. Come to think of it, aren't spirits strong against alcohol?

"Then, let this be the last drink."

Al gulps down the sake.

"Now... let's hear your story."

She says with a daring expression.

"Feel free to talk about what's important. I remember being angry with humans about this incident, but when it comes to Rain's story, I'll listen properly."

"I, um..."

"Anyway, I don't intend to blame Rain for anything, you know?"

"Huh!? Um, what does that mean...?"

"Well? No, that's exactly what it means. I have no intention of blaming Rain."

"Um... could you explain a bit more?"

"Hahaha, perhaps I was a bit too mean. I was just teasing because Rain seemed concerned."

After a good laugh, she drinks again.

Wasn't that the last drink?

"With this incident, Sora and Luna received harsh treatment. Rain thinks it's his fault. As for me, I don't care about any of that... in summary, that's it."

"Why..."

"Do you want to know how I figured it out? Haha, I've lived for quite a long time, you see. I can easily understand a child's thoughts."

From Al, who has lived for over a hundred years, I must seem like a child.

Well, that's understandable.

I unintentionally smile at that.

"Though we haven't been together for a long time, I can tell Rain is a serious person. I don't know the reason, but... he seems to be bothered, thinking this incident might be his fault. Sora and Luna... wouldn't this problem have been avoided if Rain hadn't made everyone else his companions? Is that what you're thinking?"

"Haha, you've seen through everything, haven't you..."

Once again, I smile bitterly...

Then, with a sigh, I lay bare my inner thoughts.

"But... I didn't realize it myself. It was like I was made aware of it after some things happened... Anyway, I didn't think about it. Even after this incident occurred, I didn't notice, didn't think about it."

"Hmm."

"Having everyone around became so natural... without questioning it... even if it meant exposing them to danger. That was... haaa..."

Words don't come together well.

Instead, I feel an overwhelming self-loathing, and sighs keep escaping.

We met everyone and traveled together.

We've been active as adventurers.

Thinking about each other, feeling the bonds.

That much is certain.

However...

By being together, I exposed everyone to danger.

This incident is the most fitting example.

Is what I'm doing the right thing?

If I truly care about everyone, wouldn't it be better to disband the party?

Words from Yuki became a trigger, and I can't help but think about such things.

I should have realized it on my own.

I might not have realized it until Yuki pointed it out... or maybe I was avoiding it.

Because the present is so comfortable, because I'm happy...

Maybe I've been relying on everyone.

I...

"Here!"

"There!?"

I receive a punch from Al out of nowhere.

Surprisingly strong, and it makes me feel a bit dizzy.

"W-What was that for...?"

"That face of yours, endlessly worrying and hesitating about trivial things."

"Trivial things...?"

That's what Al asserts.

"Why does Rain have to take all the responsibility? Do you intend to be everyone's guardian? Well, if everyone were still inexperienced children, there might be some responsibility... but that's not the case. Everyone is an adult. They should take responsibility for their own actions. It's natural, and Rain doesn't need to worry about it."

"But..."

"Hmm? However, Nina, the daughter of the god race, is still a child. In that regard, some responsibility might arise... well, even so, her heart is that of a splendid adult. She has the determination to take responsibility for her own actions. To think that everything is Rain's fault is presumptuous."

Al's words resonated deep within my chest.

However, it didn't resolve my worries just like that. Instead, I seemed to have wandered into an even deeper maze...

What should I do?

I find myself lost again.

TL Note- Responsibility is difficult. 

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