"Hmm...... Even if you say that, it still doesn't really feel real."

The hand puppet in the hand of the four ito no scratched his face, because it was a hand puppet, so he couldn't see the expression, so he had to express it with his movements.

After listening to Manyuri's 'story', both Shiito and 'Shiitona' have question marks on their faces.

Why did you accept the seal of humanity, and didn't you feel uneasy that the power that could protect you suddenly disappeared?

Can a human boy really protect Shiitono with just one human being?

What the hell is going on in your future self?

Something like that.

"That's what 'is' and that's why 'I' was born."

Raising his head to look at the sky that was gradually darkening, Wan Yuri said flatly.

"yes, too, the act of thanking for someone else's saving Shiito Na and accepting the seal really looks like something Shiito would do."

waved his hand helplessly, but the doting in his tone was heard by everyone.

Next, Shikina didn't speak, probably digesting the news that Manyuri told her.

It's not that I don't believe it, after all, the wavelength of spiritual power can't be faked, and there's no point in using this kind of thing to deceive her, right?

And just like that, an atmosphere of silence began to envelop the two of them.

「……」

- Tick tock.

"Ah, it's raining."

Feeling the coldness dripping into the palm of his hand, Wan Yuli muttered quietly.

Immediately, the blonde girl released her spiritual power to cover the rain curtain, and she didn't want to get wet all over.

At this moment, Shiito suddenly stood up from the bench.

The rainy day seemed to make her mood much better.

"Okay, when you find a way, Shiito can establish a spiritual power circuit with you."

"Oops, oops! After all, you were born because of us, but it's still okay at this level, do you say yes~Little sister of Wan Yuri~"

The hand puppet shakes its body and shows an attitude of 'we will be responsible'.

Is it because you know that Wan Yuri was born shorter than her, so she reveals her dark nature?

"Uh-he-he-he......"

Resisting the urge to grab the 'broken hand puppet' in his hand and ravage it, Wan Yuri laughed dryly.

However, this is not a bad result......

Looking at Shiitono who was happily bouncing into the rain, Manyuri's expression softened.

A simple and kind girl like her should be carefree.

Instead of living under artillery fire and panic.

……

A thought involuntarily grew in my mind.

In order not to hurt others, he created a personality that can help him suppress his strength, and now Wan Yuli also has the qualifications to save her who is so gentle.

No, it's not just her.

And them.

When she completes the spiritual power link with the elves, can she really return without worry?

Surely it can't be done......

……

Walking up to Shiitono, who accidentally slipped and fell to the ground, Wan Yuri carefully helped her up.

It's like a caring big brother...... Big sister is the same......

"Oh, that's so much trouble for you, Shiito is such a reckless child, and it's great that someone can communicate with their hands instead of bullets."

With his hands around his chest, he said words of thanks with the hands of the adult's oral kiss, while not forgetting to sarcastically say something about someone.

"Speaking of which, do you have any plans for Sister Wan Yuli in the future? Do you want to continue to find elves like us?"

In order to hide Shiitono's shyness, the hand puppet continues to look for topics.

「…… yes, that's exactly what I'm going to do."

Tilting his head, Wan Yuri used his spiritual power to dispel the stains on the blue-haired girl's body.

"But before then, I seem to have found something more important."

「…… Oh?"

The rain gradually became lighter.

Wan Yuri's words made Shiitono's eyes widen, and the sound of dripping rain seemed to disappear into this space.

That's a really good wish.

Not just for herself.

- Trying to find a place for the elves.

No need to be sad, no need to be afraid, no need to be feared, and no need to worry about hurting others.

You don't need to seal spiritual power to live freely in this world.

"The scenery you see like this must be beautiful."

As he spoke, he had a smile on his face that he had never seen before.

The feelings contained in it touched her deeply.

Then, the rain stopped.

Gentle sunlight pierced through the clouds and poured over the two of them.

The reflection in the pond is mottled and glittering.

"The rain has stopped...... I'm sorry, I think I'm a little too arrogant."

He shook his head with a smile, obviously he couldn't even guarantee his future, but he dared to say such beautiful words without shame.

「……」

「………… No...... This ......!"

「——！」

Unexpectedly, the hand puppet didn't make a sound, and this time it was Shihito who expressed his opinion.

「…… I also...... Believe...... That must ...... It's going to be a beautiful view......!"

"So ——!"

- Please let me work together.

Shaking his body desperately, Wan Yuri read this from the other party's serious eyes.

"Yes, you ...... too."

Presumably, this kind of feeling must be deeper than that of Wan Yuri, who has just become an elf for a short time.

"Well, then, it's done."

Get down on one knee again, just as they first saw them.

Wan Yuli stretched out his little finger, believing that no matter what world he is, this can be universal.

「……！ Hmmm!"

I wanted to realize that expectation and got close to a beautiful heart.

Even if it's only been known for less than a day.

Rainbow light began to glow on the two of them, and somewhere out of sight, the spiritual power of the two began to flow with each other.

「——！」

It was a 'miracle' awakened by intertwined dreams.

Spiritual power circuit, link complete.

It's just a matter of moments.

As expected, Wan Yuli's spiritual power has been partially replenished, and Shiitono's spiritual power has also stabilized, as long as it is not actively induced, there is no longer the danger of causing [Space Earthquake].

Feeling the power in their bodies and the fading impurities, the two looked at each other and smiled.

The scenery they want to see in the future may not be too far from them.

……

"Oops——! I'm really sorry to bother you when you're so moved!"

The hand puppet, which had been silent, suddenly made a sharp sound.

"That, Sister Wanyuri, everyone is a girl, so you don't need to give us benefits like this."

"It was the same time before, to be honest, although the action of 'knight kneeling' does look handsome, but it is really not suitable for girls wearing skirts-"

"The white ones, I've seen them all~"

……

…………

………………

「…… Poof."

The blue-haired girl's laughter as she turned her back became the straw that broke the camel's back......

"--Alas!!!!"

Someone who was kneeling on the ground in an instant, his face flushing at a speed visible to the naked eye, let out a wail.

Really, I want to die.

in every sense.