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Following the target shooting, Shiro-san and I came to that place Lillywood-san and I went around together…… the gigantic labyrinth made of flowers.
That attraction seemed to be very popular and unlike the target practice, it was mentioned in the guidebook.
[Weve arrived huh.]
[We have arrived.
Well then, Kaito-san.]
[Yes]
[“Please start getting lost”.]
[……Eh]
Whoa there, Shiro-san suddenly started saying something strange.
Well, its not like I thought that Id be able to peacefully go around with Shiro-san…… but asking me to get lost around this place again…… Hmmm, as expected of Shiro-san.
Her way of thinking is unlike normal people.
[You compliment me.]
[No, I wasnt complimenting you.]
[I see…… Well then, please start getting lost.]
[Errr, incidentally, can I ask the reason why]
[Kaito-san, who challenged this labyrinth in the middle of the Six Kings Festival, got lost in this place quite a bit.]
[Y- Yes, that did happen.]
[Thats why I think it would be “unfair” if you dont get lost while walking around with me.]
[I se…… Unnn]
That is…… unfair Oh no, Im getting confused too.
I mean, even if she tells me that, I think it would be difficult for me to get lost in this labyrinth on purpose.
If this flower labyrinth was the same one I had experienced before, I would be able to move through it rather quickly and finish it, even if I couldnt completely remember the whole labyrinth.
[Its okay if Kaito-san just challenges it like normal.
I believe that Kaito-san will be able to get lost.]
[Thats an unpleasant trust you have there…… No, no, theres no way I would get lost that many times, you know]
[……………….]
[Gununu……]
Even though she should have been expressionless, her eyes looked as if she was sure I would definitely get lost…… D*mn it, watch me closely, okay! Since you see it like that, Ill show you how I can clear this labyrinth quickly.
Challenging the Flower Labyrinth, filled with determination…… half an hour has passed.
Now, in front of me was a wall of flowers, blocking my view…… In short, Im at a dead end.
[……Shiro-san, what do you think]
[I think its better if you turn on the “7th corner earlier”.]
[……Yes.]
What is this feeling of defeat…… This is strange, looking at the entrance, I saw that this place had the same flower composition as when I came with Lillywood-san, so I thought the directions would be the same……
Somehow, even though I was going in what I thought was the correct order from the middle of the labyrinth onwards, I kept on running into dead ends.
Even though I should have known the directions by the type of flowers after Lillywood-san taught me about it……
[……Shiro-san, theres something Id like to ask you.]
[What is it]
[……”Did you switch the type of flower at the forks in the road”]
[……Now then, lets go back.]
[………………..]
You really are the culprit! Do you really want me to get lost that much!
[Yes.]
[……You didnt even hesitate with your response……]
Why does she want me to be lost that badly Since its Shiro-san, its hard to believe that shes doing this because shes being mean.
If thats the case, then she must have some kind of purpose……
[It seems like youre feeling troubled a lot, arent you, Kaito-san]
[And whose fault did you think it is……]
[I dunno]
[………………..]
[However, theres actually an easy way for Kaito-san to break through this labyrinth.]
[……Unnn]
[I think you should “ask someone reliable for help”.]
Ahh, hearing what she said made me understand now.
I now understood why Shiro-san was trying to make me get lost…… That means, this person……
[I dont know who that someone is though.
How mysterious.
I wonder if shes around here somewhere Someone who knows the answers to the maze and can be counted on to help……]
[……………………]
What a barefaced appeal, that is.
Moreover, its matching pomp in terms of the situation.
D- Did she really want to be relied on that much
[Yes.
Kaito-san doesnt rely on me very often.
Thats why I am very dissatisfied.]
[Errr…… S- Shiro-san…… Please help me.]
[I guess it couldnt be helped.
Its a request from none other than Kaito-san after all.
I will show you the way.]
This was clearly something she had set up, but I just gave up and asked Shiro-san for help…… Shiro-san replied in the same intonationless voice.
However, her face was…… turned up, though it may only be a few millimeters, and I kind of felt like she had a smug look on her face.
[With me as your guide, Kaito-san will never run into a dead end again.]
[H- Huhh…… Errr, ummm, Im counting on you.]
[From now on, when you are in trouble, please dont hesitate to rely on me.
Ill be happy to help.]
[…………………]
Feeling like shes quite cheerful, I dont know if its just my imagination or not, but it seemed like she was talking more than usual…… S- She really wanted me to rely on her that much huh……
[Yes.]
Again, there was no hesitation in her reply.
[You dont consider me at all, Kaito-san.]
[N- No, its not like that is……]
[You dont consider me at all, Kaito-san.]
[……I understand.
Ill rely on Shiro-san more from now on.]
[You can count on me.]
I feel like shes somehow puffing out her chest.
H- Hmmm, I guess I could say that Shiro-san is a caring person.
Its hard to imagine from her appearance, but her personality is surprisingly childlike.
How should I say this…… For better or for worse, she is honest about her feelings…… But well, I guess thats probably Shiro-sans most attractive charm.
At the very least, even as my expression naturally turns into a wry smile, it was clear to me that spending time with Shiro-san wasnt a bad idea.
Dear Mom, Dad——— This worlds God of Creation, even though her expression is hard to read, is honest to her desires and a bit selfish…… but how should I say this————- I think that part of her was very cute.
: [Eh Serious-senpai She received Under Kings Purgatory Spear, and was lying over there.
Well~~ How unfortunate~~ Weve lost someone dear in our hearts.]
Serious-senpai : [Im not dead yet, okay!]
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