CH-76.2

 Chapter 76.2

"I've never used a bow before." (Ray)

Ray pays the shopkeeper and takes the bow from Misa.

"What were you aiming for?" (Ray)

"That target there." (Misa)

The prize Misa was pointing at was a shell necklace.

"Can you hit it?" (Misa)

Ray draws the bow and aims.

His first arrow grazes the target.

"Almost. Only a bit more." (Misa)

"I'll hit it next time." Ray says and smiles his refreshing smile

"Eh? You sure about saying that? Won't you be ashamed if you miss?" (Misa)

"Want to bet?" (Ray)

"Then please treat me to something when you miss." (Misa)

"Fine." (Ray)

As Ray said fine his arrow had already been planted right in the middle of the target.

"Waaa! I should have expected that and right in the centre no less. Amazing." (Misa)

That's the first time you've used a bow?

Even when it's not a sword I see his fast growth is still present.

"…What's with this? All that flirting going on between them…" (Sasha)

Standing behind me and peeking out from my back is Sasha. It seems she was interested after all.

"Arent those two always like this though?" (Arnos)

"You're wrong. This atmosphere is at least 3 times more sweeter than usual." (Sasha)

Sasha has an envious look on her face.

"Congratulations. With that level of skill even if the deep darkness comes you'll be safe." (shopkeeper)

"…Deep darkness?"

"Ooops. Sorry. I shouldn't say such things during a birthday celebration. Now, which one would you like?" (shopkeeper)

The shopkeeper shows them a selection of necklaces.

"Do you have a single shellfish?" (Ray)

The shopkeeper picks up a shellfish necklace.

"I do indeed. Are you going to put it on her?" (Shopkeeper)

The shopkeeper passes a necklace with two shells on it to Ray.

"Thank you." (Ray)

Ray and Misa leave the stall.

"Ahahaha. We've been misunderstood. Sorry." (Misa)

"Why? I don't mind." (Ray)

"Ah…I…I see…ahaha…" (Misa)

Misa laughs shyly.

"Were you happy?" (Ray)

"Eh? What do you mean?" (Misa)

"Don't you like Arnos? You might be misunderstood if you're with me." (Ray)

Misa hurriedly shook her head and her hands.

"You're wrong. It's a misunderstanding! Misunderstanding! I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Arnos-sama but just thinking about it is scary. I say it because I'm a member of the fan union which is a cover for us unificationists. Besides…" (Misa)

Ray smiles a bright smile.

"In that case it's fine." (Ray)

"…Errm, what's fine…?" (Misa)

Ray holds out the necklace.

"It's fine because I was going to give this to you." (Ray)

"Eh…?" (Misa)

Misa looks surprised as she looks at Ray.

"It's my thanks for taking care of my mother. I'm sorry its nothing special." (Ray)

"No…I didn't do anything useful at all. Ray-sans mother was saved by Arnos-sama." (Misa)

"You tried to save my mother at the risk of your own life. For someone who you didn't know very well, this is nowhere near enough to repay you." (Ray)

"…If you say it like that I'll go shy again…" (Misa)

"Me too." (Ray)

Ray stares into Misa's eyes.

"But…is it okay…?" (Misa)

"Wasnt the bet my win?" (Ray)

"Ah…that's right…" (Misa)

Misa blushed a deep red.

"Will you take it?" (Ray)

Misa nods with a shy smile

Taking the necklace from Ray she tries to put it on.

"Eh? What's with this clasp? How do you open it? It's different from Deiruheido." (Misa)

"Here, let me." (Ray)

Ray takes the necklace and easily undoes the clasp before reaching over to Misa and putting the necklace on her.

"Ahaha…sorry…well…?" (Misa)

"It suits you." (Ray)

Misa shyly looks down.

"It's beautiful. This necklace has two shells and two strings. Is this design popular in Azeshion?" (Misa)

"Looks like it." (Ray)

Their conversation stops and even in the hustle and bustle off the main street time seems to have stopped for them.

How long did they stand there before Ray says

"Shall we go and see what else is going on?"

"Yes." (Misa)

The two of them set-off side by side, however, the street is getting even busier and Misa is struggling to stay by Ray.

"Misa-san." (Ray)

Ray grabs her hand.

"…Errm…that's…" (Misa)

"I can't use Though Transmission ｢Liikus｣ very well and I'd be troubled if I lost sight of you." (Ray)

"Ah…that's right…yes…" (Misa)

Holding hands the two of them enjoy the festival with smiles on their faces.

〔 Authors note: Isn't Ray surprisingly quick? I'm afraid this time it's not another harem member but the other heroines are safe! Misa had a flag with Ray since the beginning and she wasn't treated as a heroine too much. I hope you can pray for their happiness. 〕