Akuyaku Reijou ni Nanka Narimasen - Chapter 423.1 (Patreon)

Rinka, Chita, and Mr. Spirit
Rinka’s Point of View
Rosarin-chan did various things, and as a result, both the capture targets and NPCs were completely unrecognizable. Chita-kun was one of them, so I messed up right after we met.

"I'll introduce my spirits to you."

Somehow, these spirits weren't the fairy-like type, were they? I thought having a dragon, a mole, a mandrake, and a goldfish (which later turned out to be Bahamut) was weird, but I accepted it with the magic words: "Because it's Rosarin-chan."

"Oh, don't you recognize this child, Rinka?"

A golden-haired pretty boy. I'm sure I've seen him somewhere before. I tried to recall. Despite having a good memory, I couldn’t seem to remember, even though it felt like I should.

"Hint: Truth Route, Holy Maiden Event."

"Aaaaaaaaaaahhh!"

Instantly, the memory hit me. The event that was repeated over and over. The fantastical petals shining in the darkness.

"Waaah!?"

I point at Chita-kun, who was clearly surprised.

"Rose of Light!"

"Bingo!"

Yay! I got it right! Huh? But the Rose of Light spirit was a pretty girl.

"... Crossdressing?"

"I'm a man, idiot."

"Eeeeeeeh!? I thought you were a delicate, pretty girl! It's a scam! I've been fooled! But you're so cute! Cute is justice, so I forgive you."

"I don't get it!"

That's how our first meeting, Chita-kun's and mine, was quite awkward.

After a while, I happened to discover Rosarin-chan and Chita-kun while exploring the Barton estate's garden after getting the blessings of the Spirit Kings. I was about to approach them when I overheard them talking about me, so I decided to listen in.

"Chita, if possible, lend your power to Rinka."

I was determined to stay with Evi... Lavi-san. So Rosarin-chan seemed worried and asked Chita-kun to bless me with his protection.

"Sure, oka—”Wait a secooond!!"

“”!?””

Rosarin-chan and Chita-kun were surprised. Nevertheless, I continued to press my point.

"I think the spirit's protection should be more... different! More... important! So, it would be great if Chita-kun really wanted to lend his power to me!"

"What do you think?"

"I understand. I think Rinka is right."

So, that's why I didn't receive Chita-kun's protection that day.

From then on, I shared cookies with Lavi-kun, who was working hard, and we went on walks and shopping together. We also took care of the Rose of Light.

"Rinka."

"Yes?"

"I think…… we're pretty... pretty close now."

Chita-kun said, blushing deeply. Oh, I felt all warm and fuzzy inside. But wait, I have Lavi-kun... He's a pocket-sized pretty boy! Keep it together, me!

"Yes, I think so too."

"So... I'll give you my protection."

"Thank you, Chita-kun."

So, I got his protection, but… later when I asked Rosarin-chan's spirits about it, they said they give protection quite randomly.

I thought it was too casual! Giving protection so thoughtlessly is just not possible! In the game, there was drama with each spirit! The bonds with the spirits were each romantic! I argued passionately, but…

"... Aren't you reading too much into the story? Reality is just like this."

"That's brutally honest!"

I was cut down by Sui-kun's comment and cried. I cried for real. Then, Chita-kun comforted me.

"Um... well, maybe there isn't that much drama between us, but I really like you, Rinka, and that's why I gave you my protection."

An angel, I tell you.

No, he's a spirit. So adorable! I'm seriously smitten!

"Chita-kun!"

I gently grabbed him and petted him!

"Woah!?"

"I love Chita-kun! You're so kind!"

"......... Oh~"

He gently comforted me again. Hehehe.

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