episode_0216

Two years have passed since I first encountered Stella.

In the meantime, the situation on the continent has become more turbulent. This is because the possibility of a war between the Demon World and the Continent was creeping up after a male duke of the Demon World came to the continent and destroyed a city a year ago.

The situation on the continent was not good at all. The seven countries, which had continued to divide and wage war, were still unable to achieve harmony. Betrayal and trickery were rampant.

In such a messy situation.

I received a confession from Stella.

Honestly, I was a bit surprised. Because of Stella’s personality, it seemed unlikely that she would confess first. There are risks to being a hero. Reporters who write trash will also be very attached to me.

However, the affection Stella had built up seemed to be enough to overcome all the adverse conditions. Anyway, Stella bravely confessed to me.

“I like it!”

Excited, Excited-.

I’ve received confessions hundreds of thousands of times, but this is the first time my heart beats this much.

While I was having coffee at a cafe, I suddenly received a confession of love. Meanwhile, the reason Stella’s face turned brighter than mine was probably not just due to her mood.

“Uh, um… ? Huh… .”

Suddenly, I accepted the bouquet of flowers in front of me. Of course, this is intentional foolishness. Because I am a naive young man.

Only when I accepted the bouquet did Stella raise her head.

“Mr. Evans, I love you.”

“Stella… .”

“Please date me. I want to be your woman. I want to embrace a man like you.”

“Mr. Stella… !”

“I loved alone for a long time. But I had to go through countless thoughts before saying this. As you know, I am a hero. I have had many enemies, and I will make many more in the future. that… Same goes for you. You will become a target for villains just because you are my lover.”

Ugh, why are you saying that? It’s not a suitable comment for a confession.

“I know. It would be better not to tell you about this. But I think it’s right to tell you. At least, if you want to be lovers. and… .”

Stella spoke rapidly. It felt like the comments I had prepared in my mind were mixed together and came out one after another.

“Anyway, I will protect you. No matter what happens.”

“No.”

“Yes, yes, yes?”

“I’ve loved alone for a long time, no.”

I put the bouquet on the table.

He then wrapped his free left arm around Stella’s waist and pulled her towards him.

Likewise, with his free right arm, he wrapped around Stella’s back and pulled her.

Just put your lips together.

Chureup-.

“… … … !”

“… I, too, have loved Stella for a long time.”

A couple of soft lumps adhere stickily to each other. A white precipitate formed from the mixed flesh. Stella swallowed it like it was honey.

“Let’s date, we.”

that day,

We kissed all night.

It was the most magical night of my life.

*****

rattle-.

The door opened. A gorgeous blonde woman came in, spreading golden sheen everywhere. The fresh flowers became even fresher.

“Evans.”

“Ah, are you here?”

“Yes. Did anything special happen today?”

“Yes. You must be tired, so go up and rest.”

As soon as Stella entered the flower shop next to the villa, she skillfully sat down on the chair. It has to be that way. I’ve been here for two years.

“I don’t like it.”

“Yes?”

“I’m going to see my boyfriend.”

After their relationship developed into a full-fledged romantic relationship, Stella began to speak quite comfortably. There is no particular reason. Because I set the age to be one year younger than her.

However, this does not mean that Stella’s speaking has become harsh. The respect was also maintained. It’s just become more comfortable.

“Haha… .”

“Hihi, hug me.”

“People won’t know. The reliable hero who protects them is actually such a cute guy.”

“But that doesn’t mean they don’t suit each other, right?”

“That’s right.”

Stella spread her arms while wearing a coat. I hugged her and welcomed her. Even though the next customer came in right away and I had to quickly get out.

Stella’s cheeks puffed out as if she was disappointed.

“P… .”

“Later, later. Yes, sir, are there any flowers you are looking for?”

Until the customer bought the flowers he wanted and left, Stella sat quietly at the counter as if she were the vice president of a flower shop.

When I looked closely, I saw a black bruise on my collarbone between my clothes. I guess I fought a strong enemy again today. Suddenly, my heart sank.

And a sadistic pleasure arose.

I should hit you just a little bit gently. It was quite fun to see Stella in pain, but I didn’t want her muscles to hurt.

“Can’t the flower shop close sooner? In the evening with me… .”

“Our income is not sufficient. It’s not for nothing that I run a cafe and sell flowers at the same time.”

“If you want, I can give you a bunch of money in your arms. Just because I don’t make money doesn’t mean I can’t make it.”

“Shh. are you okay. Because I never wanted something like that.”

I put my finger on Stella’s bright red lips and took them off. She smiled ruddy.

“I heard that you are having a hard time these days.”

“Ahh… .”

“You fought that pride today too, right? Joker.”

“Ah… huh. Don’t worry! Because I will catch it with my own hands in no time!”

“… Do you know that?”

When she brought up the topic of ‘Joker’, her face darkened a little.

“Stella has never said that she would catch someone. Because you’ve always caught it with ease.”

“… .”

“It’s already been over a year since we had to face off against that villain called Joker, right?”

“… .”

“I am.”

I held that small yet huge thing in my arms. And he whispered something secretly.

Warmly. Cozy.

“I hope Stella doesn’t get hurt. Of course, catching the villain is important, but that makes things difficult for Stella… .”

“It’s okay.”

“No. It’s not okay. I still see it now.”

Stella’s upper collar was slightly opened. The side of her collarbone was vaguely visible. Skin discolored blue.

“Ugh… !”

“You were hurt like this. I was originally a doctor. Stella, you know that these small wounds gather together and ultimately cause great pain.”

“Ugh… Oh, it hurts… .”

“… Do it gently. It seems to me that the criminal named Joker has no intention of fighting Stella head-on. Even if you just hang out… .”

Okay, give it a try.

It’s because I’m sick. I.

Stella can’t see it, but my stomach is full of purple bruises right now. The arms are completely tattered because they are covered under the clothes.

This is the result of a fight with Stella while wearing a mask during the day. I was preparing a fun show for her, but I arrived too early.

“… Actually.”

“Yes.”

“Scared… Wow.”

Stella buried her head in my chest and spoke weakly.

Her slender back trembled slightly.

“Joker That’s completely crazy. So I’m scared. It’s strong and… .”

Pat, pat-.

I gently stroked her back.

“The mask is scary too… I can’t figure out what I’m doing… Today, they stole the school bus of kids going to school in Crown City and attached it to the back of a train… .”

“Why on earth do you do that?”

“They say it’s fun. In my own words. Because of that, several students died… .”

Little by little, tears began to flow from Stella’s eyes.

I took a quick lick from the corner of my eye without her noticing. It was salty.

“Ugh, black… .”

“You had a hard time. stellar. Rest well at home.”

“Ugh… .”

Stella went up first. We have been living together since we started dating. I waved my hand and said that I would just finish the store and go up.

Stella is slowly shaking. Now I have to start doing the things I’ve been thinking about in advance.

He went to the press and spread some information about Stella’s live-in relationship, shaking her mind and body.

In addition, I ruined Stella’s interpersonal relationships and made her dependent only on me.

I’m also planning something fun to do with Stella tomorrow.

There are so many fun things to do just by imagining it. I closed my mouth, swallowing the tears I had just licked up.

*****

Six months have passed since we started dating.

When we entered ‘our’ house late at night, we saw Stella sitting alone on the bed in a completely deserted room.

She was squatting down with her arms wrapped around her knees, her entire body covered in a blanket.

“Stella, why are you like this? Did something happen?”

“Mr. Evans… ?”

I’ve seen something like that a few times, but I can’t deny that it’s thrilling every time I see it. I walked over to Stella and put my arm around her shoulder as if to comfort her.

Then, Stella, leaning against me as if she was falling, mumbled words in a dry tone.

“… No one.”

“Yes.”

“No one… They don’t recognize me.”

She went to an unusual reunion today. To the Eden Academy Alumni Association.

I knew that in advance. And I used it.

“There’s definitely no way you don’t know me… Everyone turns away. I don’t even know what I did wrong… I thought if I did well, if I did well, everything would be fine… I don’t even know where it went wrong… .”

Yes, Stella. You are not at fault. The ones at fault are your friends who fell for money and got scammed.