“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.

TN: I guess the author was worried some people might see this as NTR or something lol.

Translators rant corner: Okay time for me to go on a rant. It’s been a while since the last one and I shouldn’t have to especially after such a lovely and heartwarming chapter but here we go.

I DO NO TOLERATE SPOILERS!!! I’m sick of having to repeat this time after time. I am just deleting any spoiler comments now. I’m sick of it. There have been a number of people doing it but one individual, in particular, has revealed 2 major plot points of this arc and ruined it for me when replying to multiple people. I don’t read ahead so I feel like what’s the point in this arc now. I was close to dropping the translations and just reading ahead by myself.

I get people want faster releases, hell, I want faster releases but life isn’t that nice. I work in a pharmacy dispensing medicines for care homes and as such, I am not on lockdown. I have been at work through all of this and thanks to self-isolation my team of 10 people is down to 4 trying to make sure 12 care homes of elderly and vulnerable people get their medications. That’s a lot of people, requiring a lot of shifts from me and my colleagues so I don’t have the time to release a lot.

Hopefully, I’ll calm down for the next release but I’m just one spoiler away from saying screw this. I really am.

On a lighter note this is for all you awesome readers who don’t spoil and do loads of theory crafting in the comments or just generally comment please know that you all make me smile (and laugh at some of them) and you people are the only reason this chapter was released so thank you all and please enjoy this fluffy nice chapter.