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In the park off the street where I wandered by, I had found a woman dancing alone. Since she was a friend of Raz-sanās friend, I thought of introducing myself and asked for her name, but for some reason, she said she was being proposed to.
ā¦ā¦Her words donāt make sense in my mind. Iām pretty sure none of my actions makes her lead to such a conclusion. I just introduced myself, then asked her name. That should be all there was to it.
Indeed, āin my common senseā, asking for a personās name isnāt being associated with proposals. However, I canāt say that that also wasnāt the case for other species.
Since she said she was a friend of Raz-sanās friend, and from what I understood regarding the characteristics of magic power, I think thereās a high probability that this woman is a Demon.
Demons consist of different species with their own different culturesā¦ā¦ Which means, it wouldnāt be surprising if such a unique custom exists among this womanās species!
[Iām sorry for my lack of knowledge. I only asked for your name based on my own common sense, and didnāt know that species where thatās the customary way to propose.]
[Shocking factā¦ā¦ In other words, Iām surprised that species with such a strange custom exists. The world sure is bigā¦ā¦ In other words, I thought I had lived for a long time, but this is the first time I have heard about that.]
That wasnāt the case!? Eh? But then, as for other reasons why she would make such a misunderstandingā¦ā¦ I canāt think of anything else other than this woman just had a strange way of thinkingā¦ā¦
What am I supposed to do hereā¦ā¦ As I was thinking that I shouldnāt just ask her name, the woman in front of me giggled.
[Apologyā¦ā¦ In other words, I just meant to say it as a little joke, but I apologize for confusing you. Lack of senseā¦ā¦ In other words, it seems like I really lack some sense of humor. Occurred a few times back thenā¦ā¦ In other words, there have been a few times when my jokes go unnoticed.]
[Ehh? Y- You were jokingā¦ā¦]
I had been wondering why I could feel enjoyment from my Sympathy Magic, but she was just joking around huhā¦ā¦ Rather than her not having a sense of humor, I think itās 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 eyebrowsā¦ā¦ In other words, Iāve detected that you were under a bit of stress. Relaxation is importantā¦ā¦ In other words, you were a bit tired, so I was hoping to soothe you a little bit. Unfortunately failedā¦ā¦ In other words, I forgot that I lack the sense of humor.]
It seems that the womanās 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-introductionā¦ā¦ In other words, my name is āArielā. Iām in your care.]
[Ah, yes. Iām also in your care. Errr, can I call you Ariel-san?]
[Nicknames are a-okayā¦ā¦ In other words, you can also call me A-chan, you know? Unprecedentedā¦ā¦ In other words, Iāve never been called that before.]
[ā¦ā¦Iāll call you Ariel-san.]
How should I say thisā¦ā¦ I donāt know if I should say that sheās a really peculiar person or notā¦ā¦ but rather than her being airheaded, I feel like sheās as elusive as clouds.
[Questionā¦ā¦ In other words, my apologies, even though weāve just introduced ourselves, but can I ask Kaito a question?]
[Gratitudeā¦ā¦ In other words, thank you. Errandā¦ā¦ In other words, I came to Symphoniaās royal capital because my friend asked me to buy something for her. Currently lostā¦ā¦ In other words, Iām not familiar with the area and I donāt know where the store Iām looking for is located. Call for helpā¦ā¦ In other words, I had a map drawn to where it is, but ]
Thereupon, Ariel-san pulled out a notepad and checked it.
[ā¦ā¦Itās a bit far from here. I havenāt been there much either, but it looks like itās on the main street, so I have some idea of where it is. If you want, should I lead you there?]
[Very gratefulā¦ā¦ In other words, Iād 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.
[ā¦ā¦Speaking of which, why were you dancing there, Ariel-san?]
Ariel-sanās dancing was magnificent, but I couldnāt connect her dancing with her being lost, so I asked her. Ariel-san then nodded once before explaining.
[Iām unfamiliar with the streetsā¦ā¦ In other words, I was lost and wondering what to do. My means to break down my situation was meagerā¦ā¦ In other words, I didnāt know anyone who was familiar with this area, so I had nothing to do. All I could do was danceā¦ā¦ In other words, dancing would solve most of my problems, so I danced.]
[ā¦ā¦No, no! There is no connection between those two things! That doesnāt solve anythingā¦ā¦]
Her ridiculous theory developed into something ridiculousā¦ā¦ I understand that sheās lost and sheās in trouble because she doesnāt 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 donāt understand how she arrived at the conclusion of āAlright, letās danceā. 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 proofā¦ā¦ In other words, look at what happened, āit had come trueā.]
[Uuuuuā¦ā¦ N- Now that you mentioned itā¦ā¦ Indeed.]
Indeed, now that she mentioned it, the reason Iām leading Ariel-san is that I fell in love with Ariel-sanās dancingā¦ā¦ and she certainly has somehow managed to get through the situation by dancing.
As I looked like Iām unable to refute her, a really happy smile appeared on Ariel-sanās lips.
[Donāt overthinkā¦ā¦ In other words, sometimes, itās good to not think about things and let things go unplanned. Itās the secret to enjoying everyday lifeā¦ā¦ In other wordsā¦ā¦ Itās advice from your elder.]
[How should I say thisā¦ā¦ sounds like youāre having fun.]
[I had a good encounterā¦ā¦ In other words, coincidence it may be, Iām glad that Iāve met Kaito.]
As I thought, how should I say thisā¦ā¦ saying things that make one embarrassed without hesitation, she really is an elusive person.
However, unnnā¦ā¦ If I were to be asked if sheās a good person or not, Iām pretty sure that she is a good person.