Chapter 457: It Seemed that She Pushed Herself Too Much

Although there’s a large gap in appearance and name between high-class Chinese cuisine and French cuisine, it tasted great, just as one would expect from a popular restaurant.The main course, a Peking duck-style meat dish, as if umami of the poultry had extremely converged within it, giving me such satisfaction that made me feel as if I had eaten a whole chicken.Unnn, that was…… chicken meat, right? It’s not the meat of a big worm of some frog somewhere, right? ……Unnn, let’s just stop thinking about it.I was enjoying my meal like that…… but while I was partaking on my meal, I suddenly noticed something.[…………………….]I could feel occasional glances from Lilia-san, who is eating at the table next to ours. However, she doesn’t call out to me.And the emotion I’m feeling with my Sympathy Magic…… was worry? What does this mean?[……Ummm, Lilia-san?][……Kaito-san, can I have a moment of your time?]When I called out to Lilia-san, she seemed to be hesitating for a moment before she replied.[Eh? Yes……][Well then, please follow me for the moment. Luna, please tell them to delay the time that our meals are served.][Understood.]Lilia-san apparently wanted to talk to me, so she told Lunamaria-san that we would be leaving our seats for a while. Then, she started to walk towards the balcony, which seemed to be just one door away from where we were eating.Not knowing what Lilia-san’s intentions were, I followed her to the balcony.I guess it’s to be expected of a high-class restaurant like this, as their balcony was also quite large.Lilia-san and I walked in silence along the balcony, which was surprisingly quiet for a store located at the venue of the Six Kings Festival. Follow current on novelenglish.net

Then, when we were some distance away from the dinner table, Lilia-san stopped and looked back at me.With the cool night breeze drifting, Lilia-san held her swaying hair with one hand and spoke.[……Kaito-san.][Yes?][……It would be great if this was just my misunderstanding, but perhaps…… Is there something “troubling” you?][……Eh?]I was frankly…… surprised by what Lilia-san told me.The encounter I had during the day with the woman who looked just like my mother. I was able to take my mind off it to some extent thanks to Isis-san’s presence, and I was able to put a smile on my face.However, I still couldn’t completely forget about it, and remembered about that incident from time to time. I think that’s what Lilia-san was talking about.However, I didn’t think she would notice it…… because I hadn’t seriously thought about that matter myself.[I don’t have any clear evidence either…… but I felt like there were some shadows in Kaito-san’s smile.][………………..][It’s not that you were forcing a smile. I think that your smiles were sincere. However, errr, it feels like there’s something a little different about it……]I was surprised…… and most of all, I felt glad.Because Lilia-san really watches me closely, she noticed the slightest changes within me. And the feeling of worry I had been feeling all along just now…… makes me feel really grateful.[……It’s not really that big of a deal…… It won’t take long, so would you listen for a moment?][Yes, if you’re fine with me.]So, I decided to be honest with Lilia-san. Follow current on novel-online.com

I told her that I had met a woman who looked exactly like my deceased mother earlier in the day, and even though I wasn’t seriously thinking about it, it was still bothering me……When I finished telling her all these things, Lilia-san nodded her head once in understanding.[……I see, I suppose what you’re feeling is understandable. Even though I am still young, it’s not as if I have never experienced having to part with someone because of death. My mother is still alive and well, but my stepmother…… and several of my father’s concubines died.][…………………][It’s natural to feel shaken when you meet someone who looks exactly like the person you were close to before they died.]As she said this, Lilia-san came closer and gently leaned on my chest.[……But I’m glad. I’m relieved that…… Kaito-san isn’t too deeply troubled about it.][Lilia-san……][I’m sorry. You are a very strong person…… I know that you will be fine. However, please at least let me worry about you. I’m your lover after all……][Yes, no, I mean…… I’m so glad you’re worried about me.]I gently hugged Lilia-san as she leaned in close to me, feeling her warmth as I expressed my gratitude.Thereupon, Lilia-san put her hands on my back too. We continued to hug each other in silence for a little while, before Lilia-san suddenly looked up at me and gave me a shy smile.[……Kaito-san.][Yes?][……Can we…… kiss?][……Eh?]I never expected to hear such a thing from the shy Lilia-san, so I unintentionally let out a duncy voice.[I just thought that we hadn’t done that yet…… Does Kaito-san not want to?] Follow current on storynovel.net

[N- No, that’s not it…… H- However, is Lilia-san fi——–!?]I was going to ask if Lilia-san is fine with that but…… I stopped from speaking those words when I saw Lilia-san, with her eyes closed and her face slightly raised.It would be rude to Lilia-san if I say unnecessary things or pull away here.Holding Lilia-san closer, I slowly brought her face closer to mine. Then……[Hnnn……]My lips overlapped with Lilia-san’s surprisingly soft lips, and a soft moan escaped from her mouth.Feeling the deep affection Lilia-san had for me, I savored the warmth of her presence before we parted our lips.[……E- Errr, Lilia-san. Thank you.][………………..]In a different way than Isis-san, the shy Lilia-san acted with all the courage she could muster. I was so happy about it that I unintentionally said a few words of thanks.However, I received no response from Lilia-san.[……Arehh?][…………….][L- Lilia-san?][…………………………Kyuuu~~][Lilia-san!? W- Wait, please pull yourself together!]I hurriedly held Lilia-san’s body as it seemed like she was about to collapse…… but Lilia-san’s blank eyes upturned, and she fainted.Dear Mom, Dad————— I had my first kiss with Lilia-san. It was the result of all the courage she had summoned up for me. I was really happy and feel blessed for receiving her affection but…… I don’t know if I should say that I knew this would happen or not, but I guess she was so embarrassed that she couldn’t endure it anymore—————- It seems that Lilia-san pushed herself too much.Serious-senpai Act3 (Crab-style) : [Oi, go eat your d*mned dinner……]T/N: 34/270