Chapter 3 – Elf-sama was watching
“I want you to make me the 4th person.” (Alicia)
Tatsuya couldn’t understand, the words that Alicia spoke
Naturally,
“What 4th person?” (Tatsuya)
He asked in return.
“Lovers.” (Alicia)
Alicia replied without hesitation.
Tatsuya had 3 lovers.
Therefore, by wanting to be the 4th person, it appeared as if she wanted to be his 4th lover.
“How did that……” (Tatsuya)
Tatsuya hadn’t told any of his family members that he was going out with multiple women.
To be even more precise, he had even made it a secret that he was going out with someone.
He couldn’t understand how his cousin knew it,
“N? I heard that you were able to do『Status Inspection』, and that they were visible?” (Alicia)
Certainly, Alicia had heard that he was able to see statuses, and Tatsuya was able to confirm the skill even in the status he saw.
But stupidly, Tatsuya hadn’t realized the fact that his status・・・・・・ was able to be seen・・・・・・・・ by Alicia・・・・ until this moment.
If he knew, he would have felt uneasy on what to do if the writing of ‘Lovers: 3’ was seen.
“……No way, you hadn’t noticed……Aah, no, yeah. Typical of Tatsuya.” (Alicia)
“No, I guess it is in what way to be convinced……” (Tatsuya)
“Well, no. So, how about it?” (Alicia)
“How about, is Alicia okay? Normally, do you confess to guys who have 3 lovers?” (Tatsuya)
Why did she not connect with a normal confession like ‘I like you, please go out with me’? Tatsuya wanted to ask someone.
“N? Aah, it is normal in Amales, but as I thought, in Japan it is strange? ……No way, unfaithfulness……” (Alicia)
“It’s different! Because it’s officially recognized! It isn’t unfaithfulness!” (Tatsuya)
For Tatsuya, that was a line he couldn’t yield to. It wasn’t unfaithfulness because it was officially recognized.
“If that’s the case, aren’t there no problems?” (Alicia)¹
Saying so, Alicia drew near him with a *zui*.
The pleasant fragrance of after bath reached Tatsuya’s nose. Tatsuya himself also was using the same body soap, but he felt it was different somewhere.
“Aah, can I respond after I ask them?” (Tatsuya)
For the time being, Tatsuya replied so.
Even up to now, before their eyes, everyone understood and decided.
“What, a man of Amales decides by himself and increases it. Is Tatsuya sincere, or is he a good for nothing……” (Alicia)
“Please leave it at being sincere.” (Tatsuya)
For the present, Tatsuya decided to get in touch with Megumi and others.
It was night, but it was too early to go to bed yet, it was best if they could meet Sunday.
The other party answered with a few calls.
“Megumi, are you free tomorrow?” (Tatsuya)
『Too bad, it isn’t MegumiMegu.』
What he heard from his smart phone was Youko’s voice.
“Eh? Sorry, I meant to call Megumi……” (Tatsuya)
It was the worst. Although it was officially recognized, there would be a bad feeling in being mistaken for another lover.
『Aah, it’s alright. This, it’s MegumiMegu‘s smartphone. The person herself entered into the bath, but I picked it up because it was from Tatsuykun.』
Was it okay, that? Tatsuya pointed out that it seemed to be fine among them.
“In the first place, why are Megumi and Youko together? Who’s house are you guys at?” (Tatsuya)
『It’s MegumiMegu‘s house. And, Kanae-sensei is also with us. Currently she is drinking with her moms, though.』
Somehow or other, it seemed that Youko and Kanae were staying at Megumi’s house.
“Aah, then, is tomorrow’s schedule filled?” (Tatsuya)
『What what? A date invitation?』
“A date, or, how should I put it, look, I said that my cousin is coming, right?” (Tatsuya)
『Aah, the child from the photo, huh.』
“Yeah, Alicia. I wanted to introduce you a little.” (Tatsuya)
He couldn’t say that he was announcing a candidacy for a lover on the phone.
『……What, isn’t it still a date invitation. Okay. I’ll tell the two.』
“Sorry. Please say best regards to the two as well.” (Tatsuya)
With it being the current situation, Youko may have guessed it. No, maybe the 3 people had anticipated it would become thus before that and gathered. Tatsuya promised to rendezvous while thinking so, and hung up the phone.
“Isn’t she a good child.” (Alicia)
Alicia said such a thing.
“You heard?” (Tatsuya)
“Elf’s ears aren’t long just for show. ……though, isn’t it audible even for humans if it’s this distance?” (Alicia)
When he noticed, Alicia had gotten considerably closer to Tatsuya.
“Close.” (Tatsuya)
“For me, it’s still far.” (Alicia)
“Endure until tomorrow.” (Tatsuya)
“I endured 8 years, 4 months, and 13 days.” (Alicia)
“Did you remember it so finely!?” (Tatsuya)
“No way. I just calculated it by looking at my journal some time ago.” (Alicia)
Tatsuya reflexively retorted, but it became a good chance to change the atmosphere.
Perhaps, Alicia may have allowed it to change on purpose.
“Well, it’s fine. I’ll wait at least one day.” (Alicia)
“You’re obedient.” (Tatsuya)
“Because I don’t want to be disliked. Both by Tatsuya, and the other girls.” (Alicia)
That she had an interest in getting along with the girls, was also a welcome thing for Tatsuya.
Rather than a bad relationship, she decided a good one was better.
“Well, I will go lie down soon for tomorrow.” (Alicia)
When Alicia said so and separated from Tatsuya, Tatsuya felt that the room temperature fell slightly.
Somehow or other, it appeared that it was a distance where he could feel as far as her body temperature.
“Aah, that’s right. You also had fatigue from the journey? I didn’t know whether or not there was transition fatigue or something like that.” (Tatsuya)
“Haha. Though I didn’t have transition fatigue, I guess tidying up tired me a little?” (Alicia)
“I didn’t help, sorry.” (Tatsuya)
“Because it was around changing my clothes, don’t worry. Tatsuya carried the bed and desk, right?” (Alicia)
“Aah, well. If you change places, please say it because I’ll help you.” (Tatsuya)
“For a little while, it’s fine as is. If I want to change it, I’ll call out to you. Well, good night.” (Alicia)
“Aah, good night.” (Tatsuya)
Like that, Alicia exited the room and shut the door……but, it opened soon, and
“Oh yeah, I’ll return this.” (Alicia)
She threw something while saying so, and shut the door.
“……What is it?” (Tatsuya)
What she threw, Tatsuya picked up that which had fallen en route.
A slightly damp cloth……
“Why was it returned now……” (Tatsuya)
That, was Tatsuya’s underwear.