The Chronicles of a Man Who Aspired to Be an Unparalleled Character with Hidden Weapons - The Explorer Who Conceals His Power Becomes the Strongest When He Wields a Sword - Chapter 20: A Joyful Family (From Setsuna's Perspective)
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Chapter 20: A Joyful Family (From Setsuna’s Perspective)
“Welcome home, young lady.”
“Yes, I’m home.”
That day, I decided not to go to the dormitory but to return to my family home instead.
I would have made my father and mother sad if I said I had no particular reason to come back, but well, I wouldn’t have returned if there wasn’t something I wanted to check.
“Where are father and mother?”
“They should both be in the study. By the way, it was a surprise for us too that the young lady returned so suddenly, so they don’t know yet?”
“It’s fine. A surprise like this is sometimes necessary, isn’t it?”
“Fufu, indeed.”
Sendou-san, who has been serving our family for many years, chuckled.
I have been taken care of by her since I was young, and I truly admire her as she has a good nature, is friendly, cooks delicious meals… I admire her greatly as a woman.
She could have had many suitors, but she has been devoted to us ever since she was helped by my father and mother when she was young.
(She’s still in her thirties, and I think it would be nice if she found a good person and got married)
Well, it’s all up to Sendou-san to decide, so it’s not for me to say.
Then, after walking part of the way with Sendou-san, I parted ways with her in front of the study where my parents were said to be.
“…Sigh.”
It’s been a month since I last came home.
I’ve been told that I should come home more often because it’s lonely, but I can’t help it since I spend more time heading to the dungeon.
“Father, Mother, I’m coming in.”
I heard a loud crash from inside, but I entered without concern.
Inside the room, my parents seemed to have spilled their drinks completely, looking at me as if they had seen a ghost.
“What’s with that expression—”
“Setsunaahhhhhhh!!”
I gracefully dodged my approaching father, who then crashed into the wall behind and stopped moving.
Sighing at my father, who was twitching on the ground, I sat down on the sofa and turned my attention back to my mother.
“I’m home, Mother. Sorry for the sudden visit.”
“No, it’s alright… Hehe, welcome back Setsuna.”
“Yeah. I’m back.”
“…You’re ignoring me, huh?”
It’s not my fault he tried to hug me, crashed into the wall, and almost knocked himself out.
…Well, I understand how my father feels, so I opened my arms to welcome him.
My father, with a happy smile, immediately embraced me in his arms.
“Welcome back, our dear daughter.”
“…I’m back.”
Somehow, I might have been a little lonely too.
But, being embraced by my father, or rather a man, reminds me of the time Tokioka-kun put his arm around my shoulders.
He’s not as physically imposing as my father, but still, I felt a real sense of security from Tokioka-kun… It’s impressive considering he’s just a classmate.
(I really shouldn’t be doing this. Lately, I find myself thinking about Tokioka-kun a lot.)
While trying not to think about Tokioka-kun, I still found his image coming to my mind as I informed them about the people of the Senjouin family.
Both my father and mother lost their smiles of joy at seeing me after so long and nodded seriously.
“The Senjouin, huh… I would understand if it was last year, but now?”
“Yes. Could it be they hold a grudge because Setsuna beat them up?”
“…”
In fact, this is something that no one at the academy knows, not even Tokioka-kun.
Last year, I was directly proposed for an engagement by a son of the Senjouin family. As you can see, I’m not engaged now – because I beat him up.
The son of the Senjouin family was a university student three years older than me and also an A-rank Explorer.
While his abilities were acknowledged by everyone, I simply wasn’t interested in an engagement.
(It’s just that he’s not appealing to me, and it’s troublesome when someone claims love at first sight without even having a conversation…)
I’m not interested in an engagement, so I’ve been continuously refusing… But the other party was persistent, so I resorted to a duel, and the story of me not wanting to be with someone weaker than myself spread with some exaggerations.
(…But, I did lose to Tokioka-kun)
Yes, I was thoroughly defeated by him.
Even with my angelic powers, I couldn’t win… And somehow, I feel he wasn’t even serious, which means he is a strong peer I hadn’t encountered before… Since the day I lost, it’s been strange… Thinking about him makes my heart race.
“Regarding the Senjo-in family, we should investigate… Setsuna?”
“What’s wrong? Your face suddenly turned red.”
“Huh? No, it’s nothing, nothing at all!”
My father looked puzzled at my reaction, but my mother smirked.
Even though she’s nearly in her forties, my youthful-looking mother suited that expression well.
“Could it be, Setsuna — are you in love?”
“!?”
“What!?”
My heart skipped a beat at my mother’s words.
Love… I honestly don’t know, but it’s true that I feel happy when talking to Tokioka-kun.
He’s strong, kind, and cares deeply for his family, and I like him.
The words he occasionally says make me happy, and he says things that stir a girl’s heart, making me flutter…
“Who is it? I can’t overlook it as long as I have eyes to see—”
“Be quiet, will you?”
“Gufu!?”
My father, a former S-rank Explorer, was knocked down by my mother’s backhand strike.
“Come on, Setsuna, tell me more. What kind of person is he?”
“I told you, it’s not love! Just a friend… a close friend!”
“Trying to correct yourself, how cute, Setsuna.”
…It’s no use, I know too well how persistent my mother can be.
I came here today to discuss the Senjouin family, but given the situation, I’m unable to speak anything more.
“It’s not like that! I just wanted to consult about something! Let me know if you find anything!”
“Alright~♪”
I’m completely being played with… Damn you, Mother!
After that, I swore in my heart that I wouldn’t return home for a while.
“It felt like a watchful gaze. That kind of thing is hard to understand, and it’s better to be careful. I’ll let you know if anything happens, so don’t hesitate to tell me, Sumeragi.”
Tokioka-kun said this to me with a resolute expression when we parted today.
“…Ah, I’m thinking about him again!”
My cheeks grew warm as I realized I was thinking of him again.
…But even if he is kind and worries about me, I wonder if he would feel the same if he knew my secret.
“…Fufu, without even a moment’s thought, he’d probably say nothing would change.”
Somehow, I found myself smiling as I thought of Tokioka-kun.