A Carefree Relationship

A Carefree Relationship
気遣い無用の関係
Tatsumi comes across Leon and Koga, who feels conflicted about entering a jewelry shop that doesn't allow pets...
Season
Summer
Chapters
1
Writer
Suika
Characters
Translation
Mello
Released
5/10/2023
A Carefree Relationship
気遣い無用の関係
Tatsumi comes across Leon and Koga, who feels conflicted about entering a jewelry shop that doesn't allow pets...
Season
Summer
Chapters
1
Writer
Suika
Characters
Translation
Mello
Release
5/10/2023
Extra Information
Scout
Shinobu Feature Scout 2
Scout Duration
5/10/2023 (15:00 JST) - 5/25/2023 (15:00 JST)
Associated Cards
    A Carefree Relationship 1

A Carefree Relationship

Season: Summer

Location: Season Avenue

(The job I was here for ended earlier than scheduled.)

(I could go straight back to Seisoukan, but since I've come all the way here, it might be nice to take a little detour.)

(Hm? Isn't that...)

What, Leon? You started barkin' all of a sudden...

Koga-san, and Leon-san, too. What a coincidence to meet here.

Wooah?! Kazehaya-senpai! When did you...?!

I apologize. I didn't mean to startle you.

Nah, don't apologize... I was bein' careless.

Apparently, Leon noticed you before I did, Kazehaya-senpai.

Hmm... Koga-san, you were distracted by this store, right?

...I see. You were looking at a silver jewelry store.

Yeah. Wasn't here last time I came, so I was thinkin' it might be a new shop.

You have a number of these types of accesories, so that must be why it drew your attention.

What, 's that a bad thing?

Oh, not at all. It's certainly something I'm unfamiliar with, but it must be something that you like, Koga-san.

God does not want us to look down upon other people's tastes and preferences based solely on our own values.

So, was there anything that caught your eye?

Nah, I just took a quick peek at the storefront. Haven't really looked closely yet.

...It's just that this store doesn't allow pets in.

Pets... So, because you were with Leon-san, all you could do was to check the storefront...?

If that's what the store decided, can't do anythin' 'bout it. I can't let my self-indulgence force Leon to break the rules.

(Hmm, there is the option to have Leon-san wait at the storefront and for him to enter the store by himself...)

(...No, it would be foolish of me to suggest it. Koga-san doesn't seem to have the faintest intention of doing so.)

Don't worry 'bout it, Leon. I'll just come back another time.

...If that's the case, Koga-san, I'll wait here with Leon-san.

That way, you can look around the store, and Leon-san won't be left alone.

You sure? The sun's still harsh, and I don't wanna make you go along with my self-indulgence, Kazehaya-senpai.

...There is shade under the eaves, so don't worry.

This is also God's guidance. Surely, the reason I happened to pass by here was to help you, Koga-san.

So please, don't hesitate to browse around the store.

But, I mean... Hey, Leon! Why are you going to Kazehaya-senpai?!

...Fufu, it looks like Leon-san feels the same way as I do ♪

...Even Leon's on Kazehaya-senpai's side. Alright, alright. I'll just take a look around and I'll be right back, got it?

He's gone, Leon-san.

(For Koga-san, Leon-san is so irreplaceable that he can put his own desires aside.)

(And it's not just Leon-san, but he was also concerned about my physical condition...)

Truly, Koga-san is such a kindhearted person.

...Fufu ♪ That tickles, Leon-san... He must also be a very important presence to you.

(...Some accessories can be seen even from here. This one seems to be decorated with skeletons and chains.)

(I've seen things like these several times in Koga-san's personal belongings...)

(Sure enough, I still don't understand the appeal of this kind of thing.)

(...But, if it's something Koga-san likes, then...)

(I'm sure there's something charming about them that I haven't noticed yet.)

Oh? You're barking all of a sudden... Is there something wrong, Leon-san?

...Is this an accessory inspired by playing cards?

What a strange thing. I never thought I'd be able to feel the presence of the ALKALOID members in a place like this ♪

(If I wear this, I may be able to feel like I am always with them.)

(Perhaps, accessories are worn as a means to support our own hearts...)

Yo. Sorry to keep you waitin'.

...You didn't keep us waiting at all. Rather, I think you may have returned too soon, Koga-san.

Right when I came in, I found somethin' that made me go "this's the one!" and ended up buyin' just that and leaving ♪

I see, it seems that you were blessed with a good encounter ♪ By the way, can you tell me what you bought?

Sure. Here, look at it.

Hmm, a ring decorated with a bat. A very fitting choice for you.

Heheh, you think so too, huh, Kazehaya-senpai? This ring's truly worthy of magnificent guys like me ♪

Yes. I think it suits you well, Koga-san.

Of course ♪

...But, well, now I owe you one.

Please don't worry about it. I was with Leon-san, so I enjoyed the waiting time.

Maybe so, but that still ain't enough for me.

(You're a very thoughtful person. Really, you don't have to worry about it.)

(However, I'm sure that Koga-san will never be satisfied if he continues to be in my debt.)

I wish I had somethin' to give back to you...

Then... Could you guide me around a jewelry store sometime?

Aah? Why would you wanna go to a jewelry store, Kazehaya-senpai?

Didn't I tell you before that you don't have to worry 'bout me? You don't need to go outta your way to suit my interests.

No, I don't mean to accommodate Koga-san. Rather, this is my own self-indulgence.

While I was waiting for you, I was looking around the store and became a little interested in silver jewelry.

So, I was wondering if Koga-san, being knowledgeable about such accessories, could tell me more about them...

Can't you...?

I mean, it's not like I can't, but...

Oh, of course. Then, I'd like to go to a store where Leon-san, Koga-san, and I can all go together ♪

...If Leon wants to go with Kazehaya-senpai, then I guess I have no choice~

Next time, I'll show you 'round my favorite store, Kazehaya-senpai!

Don't run away 'cause you're too surprised! Prepare yourself ♪

Yes, I'm looking forward to the day we can all go out.