After looking at some dragon models, we decided to take a short break. Lilia-san seemed to have the freedom to modify this world as she pleased through the use of a terminal, so she teleported us to a grassy field, set up benches, and we took a break by sitting there.
[In the first place, itās only natural since itās just me and Lilia-san here, but itās quiet and relaxing.]
[Thatās right. Being left alone, away from others is quite comforting. Especially for me, who is usually burdened with the responsibilities of Albert Duchy, so whenever I go outside, I need to be mindful of how I appear to the public.]
Since only Lilia-san herself and those invited by her are allowed to enter this world, there really may not be any place better than this world in terms of resting.
Actually, Lilia-san seemed to be enjoying herself, more excited than usual.
[When you think about it, this really might be the best present there is for Lilia-san.]
[Indeed, I was surprised and my stomach hurt at first, but I really should be grateful to Eden-sama for this.]
For a noble like Lilia-san, a place where she can relax without worrying about her surroundings would likely be quite precious. Well, itās really unexpected, but Eden-sanās gift is well thought out, or rather, itās something that suits Lilia-san extremely well.
Come to think of it, Lilia-san did mention how Eden-san once gave her stomach medicines. I guess, in one way or another, it seems Eden-san also appreciates Lilia-san.
[In fact, Lilia-san seemed to be happy today and seemed cuter than usual.]
[Eh? T- Thank youā¦ā¦ Hearing you say that feels nice butā¦ā¦ hmmm.]
[Is something the matter? You kinda have this complicated expression on your faceā¦ā¦]
[No, itās just, Iām older than Kaito-san. I was originally just one year older than you, but due to the time difference while Kaito-san was back in the other world, you can say Iām now two years older than you.]
[I suppose so.]
[Thatās why, if you ask meā¦ā¦ I should have this sense of seniority between us, like I would feel like the older lady next doorā¦ā¦ but I really donāt feel that way huh?]
Her words werenāt complaints or expressions of her dissatisfaction, but rather just a question asked simply out of curiosity. Among her family dynamics, Lilia-san is the youngest child with Ryze-san as her older brother, but due to the timing of Amalie-san and her siblingsā birth, sheās also referred to as Elder Sister.
[I wonder about that? No, of course, thereās no doubt that Lilia-san is older than meā¦ā¦ but you see, if you exclude Anima, all of my lovers are older than me, and if you add her time as a monster, Anima would also be older than you. And so, when you ask me about this sense of seniority, I might not really understand it well.]
[Now that you mentioned itā¦ā¦ I mean, excluding Anima-san, I certainly would be the youngest among your lovers huh.]
No, I understand that in this context, when Lilia-san talks about a sense of seniority or feeling like the older lady next door, itās not simply referring to age.
However, when it comes to that kind of discussion, Sieg-san and Dr. Vier would fit more into that category, and being compared with both of them might be a bit challenging for Lilia-san.
However, Lilia-san didnāt really ask me that question so seriously, as she just smiled wryly when she heard my response.
[Hmmm. I guess it would be difficult heading down the older, dependable adult lady route huh.]
[I think Lilia-san is dependable enough thoughā¦ā¦ but still, rather than someone older, my impression of Lilia-san is really more of a girl my age. Well, even though Lilia-san is older, you just have this atmosphere of someone studying in the same school year as me, which makes me find you easy to talk with.]
[ā¦ā¦I see.]
[Lilia-san?]
[Ah, no, umm, that kindaā¦ā¦ makes me happier than I thoughtā¦ā¦ No, I truly understand that itās simply about the timing of my birth, but even soā¦ā¦ being the closest in age with you kinda, errrā¦ā¦ It kinda makes me happy.]
Lilia-san, saying that with a bashful smile, is astonishingly cute. Although she understood that there isnāt necessarily any specific advantage being that way, she couldnāt help feeling delighted that she was the one closest in age with me, and the way she expressed her joy itself was incredibly charming, giving me this impulsive urge to embrace her.
However, Lilia-san is quite shy, so if I suddenly hugged her, thereās a good chance that she would get startled, so itās probably better to give her a heads-up beforehand.
[ā¦ā¦Errr, Lilia-san. This might be too sudden, but ummm, Lilia-san is just so cuteā¦ā¦ Can I hug you?]
[Hoehh? Ahh, errrā¦ā¦ Yes. Ummmā¦ā¦ I- Iām in your care.]
Lilia-san seemed surprised by my words, but while her face blushed red, she accepted my request, as she gently spread her arms, taking on a posture of waiting for a hug.
Itās needless to say that Lilia-san is a beautiful woman, and I think sheās really cute as a lover. To see such a Lilia-san, slightly bashful yet opening her arms in acceptanceā¦ā¦ How should I say thisā¦ā¦ The destructive power of such a Lilia-san is quite immense.
Feeling myself being drawn closer by her cuteness, I gently embraced her, to which Lilia-san also wrapped her arms around my back, fitting snugly against my chest.
Her soft, fluffy touch, her pleasant fragranceā¦ā¦ Although I wasnāt hugging her tightly, this moment, as I felt Lilia-sanās body warmth, filled me with an indescribable sense of happiness.