Help! My Overprotective S-Rank Master Who Loves Me Too Much Won't Let Me Go on Quests!

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Episode 5: Let’s Conquer Adin-kun! Part 1

“Adin-kun! Let’s go out together today!”

“…Again?”

The day after training at the lake, Aria-san asked me to go out again. Last time, I had to go out with Aria-san because I lost in a mock battle, but as someone who hasn’t been on a quest yet, I don’t have time to go out—I want to train to get stronger.

“Don’t make such an unpleasant face! I’ll treat you to something delicious today, Adin-kun!”

“I’m always satisfied with the meals you make, so take this as a treat!”

“…Huh? I-is that so? T-then, even if we don’t go out today—no, that’s not it! Let’s go!”

…In the end, given my current position where I can’t refuse once Aria-san decides what to do, I decided to go along with her despite wanting to train. But why did she suddenly suggest going out without any particular reason? Could it be related to Aria-san’s strange behavior yesterday? While pondering, as we walked along the way, Aria-san bumped into someone, let out a high-pitched “Kyaa!”, and was pushed towards me, stopping in her tracks while lightly hugging me.

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah, thanks.”

…I think Aria-san could have easily dodged that person, but maybe she wasn’t paying attention due to what she was thinking. …Huh?

“Aria-san? Why aren’t you letting go?”

“Huh? Umm… do you have something on your mind?”

Saying so, Aria-san pressed closer to me.

“On my mind…”

“I can’t walk properly if you’re holding onto me.”

Upon hearing this, Aria-san seemed angry as she moved away from me.

“You praised me yesterday, and today you say something so cold! I’m still immature compared to Milena, right?!”

“That’s not true, Aria-san is the strongest mentor.”

“Ugh! …Geez!”

Aria-san, seeming to have lost her outlet for emotions, shouted like that and then said, somewhat angrily yet somehow satisfied, “R-right, let’s go!” We arrived at a fruit shop where various sweet treats made from fruits were available. But…

“This place is popular, right? There’s always a long line, and it’s crowded today too.”

“Hehe! Right after we came back to the inn yesterday, I came here alone and made a reservation for us!”

I see…

“Adin-kun you surprisingly like sweets, right? So, today, you can eat as many sweets here as you want!”

“R-really!?”

“Yeah!”

“Thank you so much!”

Entering the shop with Aria-san, I promptly ordered various fruit dishes by taking advantage of her offer and tasting all the various sweets.

“They’re so sweet and delicious.”

“I’m glad!”

…After a while of silence, Aria-san, who was sitting next to me, for some reason, moved closer to me. Swallowing what I was chewing, I asked her.

“Is something wrong?”

“Huh? N-nothing at all? I just… want to be close to Adin-kun… Hey, can I link arms with you?”

Aria-san asked with upturned eyes.

“…It’d be inconvenient to eat my fruits using just one arm.”

“Are your fruits more important than me!?”

“Huh? Why would you say that?”

“I’m pretty popular, you know! It’s obvious since I’m strong and beautiful, but I’m pretty popular! If you don’t respond quickly, I might… not get tired of you! I won’t get tired of Adin-kun at all! But you need to hurry up!”

“Popular…? W-what are you talking about?”

“It seems like conquering Adin-kun is a bust, for now. This quest seems too difficult.. “

Muttering something, Aria-san began eating fruit next to me. …And after we finished eating, we left the shop together.

“Aria-san, thank you for the treat.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay! I’m full too since I enjoyed watching Adin-kun eat!”

“You’re full because you ate sweets, Aria-san.”

While we were having that conversation, a couple who seemed to be lovers passed by… lovers, huh?

“Come to think of it, Aria-san, do you not have a partner? It wouldn’t be strange… in fact, it would be strange if you didn’t.”

“I don’t have one. I’ve never wanted one before.”

“Is that so? Do you still not want one now?”

“It’s a bit of a difficult situation…”

“I see.”