episode_0087

Today is the day to receive the salary determined by the ‘sponsor’. Contrary to Carly’s expectations, who thought she would meet the sponsor in the lower level and receive money as usual, the sponsor called her to an alley in the upper level.

sparsely populated. In an alley where the lower and upper levels meet, the sponsor and Kali face each other.

“Why did you ask me to meet you at the upper floors today?”

“Why? …. just? It’s okay to change the atmosphere once, right?”

“….”

He is still an unpredictable person. We ran into each other several times and had conversations, but I had no idea who this person was. I didn’t even know what he was thinking.

“….Ah. And now I work as a security guard. I’m quitting.”

“Hmm…? Can I ask why?”

That’s right, because I don’t want to meet him for work anymore. If I meet him under the pretext of working as a security guard, it seems like I see him as a money holder.

And now, even if it’s not security work, I can continue to hang out with him. I also rescued Calea, so I didn’t need money urgently.

“….Just. I want to quit now.”

It’s okay even if you don’t have a good way to make money. Spend time with him, and if something difficult comes up, work through it together.

There was enough money in Venice that I didn’t have to worry, and if we lived together, there would be no shortage of money… Well, that’s how I feel.

Just… taking care of each other. Small everyday moments where we feel happy even in small things and smile at each other.

Because that’s enough.

Carly’s cheeks flushed, and a pretty smile appeared on her lips.

Even Kali could not recognize the benefactor, who was looking at her with a mysterious and mysterious smile.

“Hmm… Well, yeah! If that’s what you mean, there’s nothing we can do!”

The sponsor muttered something without a moment’s hesitation. At the same time, a contract covered in mana appeared before the patron’s eyes.

“If you want to cancel the contract, infuse mana into this contract again.”

The sponsor infused mana into the contract and handed it to Kali. Carly looks down at the contract she was handed.

The starting point of taking charge of Venice’s security at the recommendation of a sponsor. The reason I met him.

The beginning of all happiness and salvation. A grateful contract that allowed me to find the person I love so much that I would die.

“….Thank you.”

Kali smiled reassuringly and very freshly as she infused mana into the contract.

Grumbling!

The contract was canceled through an agreement between the two contractors, and the contract burned and began to disappear in the wind.

“”……..””

Neither the sponsor nor Kali. I quietly looked at the disappearing contract.

After a while. The contract has completely disappeared. As if the contract never existed from the beginning.

“Then, our meeting will end here.”

“….right.”

“Why? Is it really a shame~?”

“What do you say? That can’t be possible.”

Carly also smiled and responded to the mischievous appearance of the sponsor who was laughing and attaching his body to her.

I am also grateful to my sponsors. Because he was the one who made all of this happen and brought me happiness.

“…what. Do you watch it sometimes when you have time…”

“Puhup. You are so cute too. That’s not honest.”

“What…what?”

The sponsor, who covered his mouth with his hand and laughed, looked at Carly and spoke.

“You still haven’t conveyed your feelings to him, right? The one you love… the object of your security!”

“What…what what…!”

How did you do that…!

Carly’s face began to turn bright red in an instant. The sponsor who was watching this started laughing as if he knew that would happen.

Just thinking about Venice made me feel like I was going to explode, and I couldn’t control it.

It’s so good… I want to hug you right now… I want to promise the future, too.

by the way…

Carly’s ears began to droop. Her complexion darkened a little, as if she had become hot at some point.

“….I’m anxious. What should I do?”

“Hmm~?”

I love him so much. What if he doesn’t accept me when I confess my feelings? I feel like I’m falling apart.

I… am so scared. In fact, I’m so scared that he hates me.

To always be loved by him. I’m always trying… He smiles and accepts it, but his empty eyes aren’t looking at me.

What on earth are you thinking? I still don’t know what I’m looking at that makes me feel so painful.

I feel like I’ve shown him everything… but I still know so little about him.

“…I guess it’s just…my one-sided love. I’m so scared…”

“…….”

Like a bottomless poison, I told the story I had been building up without even realizing it. The sponsor in front of me was so comfortable. I thought it would be okay if I revealed my feelings.

The sponsor quietly listened to my candid story of love.

“You know, Carly. Lift your head.”

“….Yes.”

“Sometimes. Sometimes it’s better to just give it a try than to hesitate.”

You… were a woman. The sponsor’s bright smile was playful, yet quite serious.

“If you just pile it up inside and whine about it. Nothing happens.”

“Then… reveal my heart to him?”

“Yes! You know it well! No hesitation whatsoever. Wasn’t that you, Carly?!”

“….Ha…Ha.”

When I heard it, it was true. I… since when did I hesitate so much?

Was I just thinking too hard? If you think about it, it was such a simple problem.

….okay. I decided. Today… I’m definitely going to reveal my feelings to him.

Carly’s expression begins to become determined. My love for him begins to grow even more.

okay. What if you get rejected? Now, what if he doesn’t love me?

All I have to do is color him. So that you can love me, so that you can only look at me. All you have to do is stay by his side.

Because I… can wait forever.

“Okay. That’s you, Carly.”

“…Thank you. Really.”

“And this… is it a little gift to a friend?”

“This is….”

The sponsor smiled mischievously again, rummaged for something in his arms, and placed it in Carly’s hand.

“That…gold coin?!”

As soon as Carly opened her hand, she was startled. This is because what the sponsor handed over was just three gold coins.

His eyes widened and he stared blankly at his sponsor with his mouth open.

“You….!”

“Shh. With this, go to the clothing store in the building right next to here. Clothes sometimes help people fly?”

Why are you giving this to me? This much money…! She wanted to say this, but her sponsor cut her off firmly.

With an attitude of never returning it, he pointed to a stylish clothing store right next to the alley.

“I’ve always thought about this, but you dress too scantily.”

“That’s…”

I couldn’t help it. Since I had no money, I only wore comfortable and cheap black tank tops and shorts that were easy to move around in.

But, if you think about it, it was true. I’m trying to confess to the person I love, but it’s not a good idea to go like this…?

“…Ah!”

Maybe it’s because of my clothes that he doesn’t look at me properly.

That’s right…! He was always neatly dressed, but I was always dressed the same way.

Could it be that… you didn’t think of me as a promiscuous woman? I hadn’t noticed it until now, but these clothes were a bit revealing.

“Hehe. Have you changed your mind a little?”

“….Yes. I’ll go right away. Thank you so much.”

“Goodbye. I wish I could see you again.”

Carly huffed and entered the clothing store next door, and the patron quietly watched her with a mysterious smile.

“….It’s really not long now.”

Ttogak-ttogak.

The patron begins to walk toward the inside of a crowded back alley. A patron walking towards a blocked wall.

Slurrr…

The sponsor’s new model disappeared in a puff of black smoke. As if it never existed from the beginning.

***

“Customer…! You are so beautiful!”

“Ser…really?!”

“Yes! This is enough to make even men roll their eyes!”

In response to the employee’s fuss, Carly looks at herself through the full-length mirror.

Instead of the tank top and shorts she always wore, she saw herself wearing a red dress.

I had never worn or imagined clothes like this in my life, so it felt a little awkward.

“Wow…! This is the first customer who suits this outfit so well!”

“Well…really?”

He seems to have become somewhat friendly with the waiter who spent hours contemplating and chatting with him while changing dozens of outfits to give him the perfect look.

“K…Keuhum.”

“Oh….”

As if what the employee said wasn’t a lie, the eyes of men who entered the clothing store actually turned to Carly.

The cat ears that sprouted from her ears were a bit difficult for an ordinary human, but her beautiful appearance made up for even that.

Bronze skin that looks healthy at first glance, muscles that are attractive without being overly attractive, and natural makeup that reflects the skill of the waitress.

The slightly embarrassed expression on his face was enough to make a man cry.

“Well…I’ll go then…!”

“Guest! This is a gift from me…!”

The waiter, with a solemn expression, hands Carly a bouquet of roses. Carly, who realized what he meant, smiled and said thank you.

“Okay…! Let’s go…!”

Is this okay?

I heard that in cities somewhere on the continent, people confess to their loved ones by giving them a bouquet of flowers.

A ceremony to promise marriage… did you say proposal?

What do you think! Although I was a little annoyed that other boys were snooping around looking at me.

It made Carly happy that Venice could also give her that look.

good…! I will definitely have to win you over today…! I will definitely convey my heart to you!

Holding a bouquet of roses, Carly walks confidently. Toward our home, where he will be waiting.