November 22nd

Sirona and Kem watch the news on TV while eating breakfast. Nothing particularly new news, just turned to some morning specials and stuff like that.

"Today is November 22nd! It's a wonderful couple's day! Why don't you tell each other every day how grateful you are to your couple and lovers? "

Hearing Caster's words, Bai Nai reacted as she put the grilled fish in her mouth.

"Today is such a wonderful couple's day."

“？ Oh, that's a common pun. ”

With that, Kem continued to eat.

BasicKaim doesn't show much interest in such mundane things. He didn't look down on him like a fool, but he seemed to feel that it wasn't to his taste. Shirona doesn't think it's something to be obsessed with, but Shirona is also a woman. Sometimes I worry about it.

What a couple

I looked at Keim, who continued to eat in silence.

I remember what someone said to me on the return boat to the farthest island in the summer. At least at that time, Sirona understood that this sentence was for the future of Kem and Sirona.

Of course, Shirona hopes to be able to do this in the future, and she also thinks that there are not many men who are better suited to her than him.

I hope I can help a little

In everyday life, Sirona is now in a state where she cannot make a decent living without Kem. Kem quickly did all the housework by herself, so Sirona didn't have a chance to do anything at all, but there was also the fact that handing it over to Sirona would make things worse. Shirona herself is aware of this, so she doesn't mess around too much, but sometimes she wonders if it's okay if she and Kem become "family" in the future.

All right. After today's work, let's help with some chores other than cooking.

Sirona made up her mind and drank the water from the cup in one gulp.

and at night

"There's nothing I can do."

Eventually, Sirona was unable to help Kem with any household chores.

It's not that Kem refuses to teach or ask Sirona to help, but that by the time Sirona calls him, most of the chores have already been done.

Gabrias walked over to Sirona, who was depressed with a bitter face, and sat down beside her.

"Gabrias"

Sirona entrusted her body to Gabrias, who was still lying on the floor. Gabrias had very rough skin due to his characteristic "samehada" that covered his body, but since Shirona often entrusted her body to him, the roughness of his shark skin could be suppressed when Shirona or Kem came into contact with it. So, even if she touched him like this directly, she wouldn't get hurt.

"I've always relied on you, so I wanted to do you a favor."

Sirona thought they had a good relationship because they usually relied on each other in different fields, but recently Kem's fighting ability has become stronger and stronger, and the opportunity to rely on Sirona has become less and less. However, in her daily life, Sirona is still heavily dependent on Kem.

"I bet you said you wouldn't mind Keim."

Gabrias wept as if to affirm Sirona's words.

I'm pretty sure Kem would say no, no problem. Even so, Sirona had a feeling of wanting to be as equal as possible.

"What are you doing?"

Just as I was thinking about what to do, a voice came from behind me. Looking back, Kem was standing there, wearing a black apron.

"Keim"

"It's rice."

With that, Kem walked away quickly. Sirona and Gabrias sighed softly.

After putting the food on the table, the two also fed their Pokémon. Keim, who stroked them while feeding the Pokémon, was as expressionless as ever, but interacted with them in a calm atmosphere. Sirona made up her mind and tried to talk to Kem.

"Hey, hey"

"Speaking of which, what the hell happened today?

However, Kem's words seemed to interrupt Sirona's resolve. In the face of Kem's words, Sirona replied with a wry smile in her heart, things didn't go well today.

"Today is a day to say thank you to my partner, and I want to say thank you in some way.

"I want to say thank you, I said it on TV this morning."

"Yes"

"Don't worry. Considering the magnitude of what Hakunai gave me, I wouldn't be able to pay it back even if I died. "

Sirona smiled a little awkwardly and replied, almost exactly as she had expected. I feel sorry for my dependence on Kem, who is so kind.

I don't want to leave it as it is. So at least, Bai Nai made up her mind to express what she wanted to express in words.

"Hey, Kem."

"Yes?"

"I really appreciate it. Thanks to you, I can do what I want. I couldn't have done what I did without you. That's why I'm always grateful. ”

Shirona said to Kem with a red face. It's a bit of a clumsy word because it's an honest and honest word from the heart. But because of this, this meaning is conveyed more directly to Keim.

"Oh. That's enough. This sentence made me happiest. "

With that sentence alone, Kem sensed that he was supporting Sirona. That alone is enough for Kem to live her daily life.

Seeing Kem's shallow smile, Sirona smiled awkwardly as well.

"I'll repay you somehow. I want to be with you as an equal. ”

"Come out with me for a while after dinner."

“？”

Hearing this unexpected suggestion, Sirona unconsciously raised her voice.

After dinner, Kem took me to the living room.

Kem has a rental video in his hand.

"What is this?"

"The movies I made before.

"What do you want me to do to you?"

"Ahh

Sirona was just a little defensive, wondering what exactly she was going to do to her, but she was surprised by the unexpected details.

However, when she saw Kem, Sirona's mood dissipated. Keim, though his expression was motionless, seemed to be having a good time.

"Okay, let's watch together."

"Yes"

Kem inserted the disc into the video player and sat down next to Shirona's couch. Kem's three-toothed dragon, who was watching, deftly crawled up to him and took up a position next to him. In addition, Todekis and Micarus were also seated next to Sirona and turned their gaze to the monitor.

I don't know how much of the movie they can understand, but seeing the happy looks of the Pokémon, Shirona couldn't help but laugh. Then he casually rested his shoulder on Kem's and smiled happily.

Finally, the staff roll call and the movie ends.

"Not bad"

"Yes, it's funny.

"Oh, the ocean view?"

None of them said a word while watching the movie, but I know they check each other every now and then. That's why Kem knew that Shirona was crying all the way.

"Huhu, this kind of thing is useless, a little thing will make me cry."

"Really"

Kem placed his hand on Sirona's slightly reddened eyes. Kem's cold hand comforted Sirona's eyes, which were warm from the tears that flowed.

"You're blushing."

"Because I cried"

Sirona rubbed her eyes at Kem's cold hands. The pleasant coldness made Sirona's eyes cool gently, and that feeling was very good.

"Sometimes it's good to do something like that."

They don't usually spend much time on entertainment. Shirona is just busy, while Kem is stoic, so he doesn't do much that can be called entertainment.

That's why occasional entertainment can feel more enjoyable. Especially if you're with someone who is important to you.

"Oh yes"

Keim removed the disc from the player, placed it in the case, and began to speak.

"My mom told me a long time ago"

"What?"

"Whether it's a movie or a book, it's important to see the same things and feel the same feelings."

Kem's facial expression is small. Therefore, it is difficult to know what he is thinking compared to other people. It's easy to show in the atmosphere, but it's not always there. So when Sirona heard this, she was a little uneasy and wondered if she was like Kem.

"Sirona, you cried while photographing the sea, right?"

"yes, yes"

"I'm also very good at that scene."

Keim's expression was motionless, he had his own emotions. So, when you see something funny, you become happy, and when you see something sad, you become sad. It's just that the facial muscles are weak and the lacrimal glands are too hard.

"Then I saw Sirona crying.

When she saw Kaim scratching her cheek in embarrassment, Sirona was stunned for a moment.

"Hey, what's the matter? You don't have to laugh. ”

"Because I can only speak awkwardly. It's going to be fun. ”

"yes, that's all I can think of."

Shirona hugs Kaym from behind, who looks pouting.

"Thank you for letting me know.

"Is that so?"

"Yes.

"Continue"

Kem gently untied Sirona's hand, pressed his face close to Sirona's forehead, and kissed her gently.

"Oh!"

"Thank you too, then I'll go take a shower."

While Sirona was frozen, Kem walked away quickly. I could faintly see Cam's ears dyed bright red as he left.

Bai Nai, who had been left behind, kneaded Kem's Tritosauron cheek and buried his face in Togikiss's body.

“~~~！”

A muffled voice came from the living room. The Pokémon looked at Shirona in amazement.