The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet
An unexpected person called out to us.
“Rain-sama.”
“Huh—Princess Sarya!?”
I turned around at the familiar voice and saw the Third Princess standing there.
I hurriedly tried to bow, but she stopped me with a raised hand.
“I merely came to see you off, Rain-sama and everyone else.”
“Princess Sarya came herself?”
“I heard from my brother that you were here. I truly wished I could have met you sooner, but the atmosphere didn’t exactly make it easy for me to casually show my face.”
“I see…”
As for the matter concerning the demons, only the king and Yuki knew about it for now.
It seemed the information would be shared only with those deemed trustworthy, so Princess Sarya would probably be told eventually.
But until then, it wasn’t something we could speak about freely.
Also, so much had happened that I had completely missed my chance to properly greet Princess Sarya.
“Once again, it’s been a long time. Have you been well?”
“Yes… somehow.”
“Rain, you shouldn’t lie, you know?”
“You pushed yourself so hard you ended up bedridden.”
“Ugh…”
Kanade and Tania immediately exposed me.
Hearing that, Princess Sarya narrowed her eyes at me.
“So that side of you hasn’t changed at all, Rain-sama. I’m sure everyone worries about you terribly, so I wish you’d take things in moderation.”
“Well said!”
“Please, tell him more!”
Even Luna and Sora jumped in to support her.
On this matter, I was completely in the wrong, so all I could feel was awkward.
“Well, it seems everyone has already thoroughly scolded you, so I won’t say anything more.”
“Hahaha…”
“However—”
Princess Sarya stepped closer, gently…
“As one woman who cares deeply for you, Rain-sama, please don’t make me worry too much, all right?”
She whispered that in a sweet voice.
“!?”
“Fufu.”
Princess Sarya looked quite pleased with herself.
In many ways, she was not someone to be underestimated.
“Oh—Rain. And everyone else too.”
This time, Yuki came over.
It seemed he had been looking for us, as he was slightly out of breath.
“Good thing you hadn’t left the castle yet.”
“What’s wrong? Ah—no, I mean, what is it?”
“You don’t need to correct yourself. Also, don’t you think it’s a bit rude to leave without even saying goodbye?”
“Ah… well, I did plan to say goodbye, but I heard from the castle staff that you were busy, Yuki.”
“I am busy, that’s true. But seeing off important friends properly is something I’ll always make time for.”
“Sorry. That was my fault.”
Indeed, I almost ended up being discourteous.
Maybe I’d been overthinking things simply because Yuki was royalty.
“By the way, Rain, you seem pretty close with Sarya?”
“Do I?”
“Yeah, it looks that way.”
“Yes, Brother. Rain-sama and I are something like comrades who once shared hardship and joy together.”
“Hmm…”
For some reason, Yuki made a troubled face.
“Rain.”
“W-what is it?”
“Please take good care of my sister. She’s dependable and very kind.”
“What are you even talking about…?”
Had he seen through Princess Sarya’s feelings?
As expected of siblings—he was sharp in strange ways.
“Well, let’s talk about that another time.”
“If we even get that chance.”
“If there isn’t one, we can just make it. Come back to the royal capital again, even if you don’t have a reason. Sarya and I will make time. Going out somewhere might be difficult, but at least we can have tea together.”
“I’ll be looking forward to it.”
“…Yeah. That sounds nice.”
Talking slowly.
Enjoying tea and sweets.
I’d like to spend such a peaceful time.
After everything that happened…
After so many things happened, I really wanted the next time I spent with Yuki to be calm and unhurried.
“Rain.”
Yuki extended his hand with a smile.
I smiled back and firmly grasped it.
“See you again.”
“Yeah… see you.”
It was a promise to meet again.
Whether it would be fulfilled soon,
or much later,
I didn’t know…
But I was certain—
absolutely certain—that promise would be kept.
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