Chapter 85

The day after the shock of the Natsuki incident, the next day, I played around as if I had forgotten everything.

It was a day with no particular business, so I wandered around outside alone, played, ate, relaxed, and then went home and went to bed. This must be what they mean by refreshing your mind; I feel like I've recovered quite a bit mentally.

The day after that, it was finally the first day of the expedition tour to the neighboring prefecture.

I was standing in front of my house, wearing a backpack packed with my belongings. The meeting time for the tour was 8:30, and the place was in front of the union headquarters. It was currently 7:30, so I had an hour to spare.

So why was I out so early? The answer is known by the person who just arrived.

Dressed in a recruitment suit, with her neckline modestly open to exude sexiness, a stunning beauty with silver hair that sparkled in the sunlight. She is Mido Kanae, a top-ranked A-class explorer.

"Good morning, Kosei-kun. Today is the long-awaited first day of the exploration tour. How are you feeling?"

"Good morning, Kanae-san. I'm doing okay. I'm a bit nervous about meeting people I don't know."

"They're probably feeling the same way, so there's no need to be anxious. If any problems arise, I, the evangelist of the Savior Myth, Mido Kanae, will make sure to enlighten them."

"Ah, yes... please be gentle..."

Given her full-throttle attitude from the morning, I could only respond modestly. She's always like this, so intense.

My family, who had gathered at the front door to see me off and were eagerly waiting for Kanae-san, were completely taken aback. They were thinking, "Wow, this person is really like this in real life, huh?"

Noticing my family, Kanae-san greeted them.

"Everyone in the Yamagata Kosei family, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Mido Kanae. I am deeply grateful to Kosei-san for his usual kindness. Please, this way."

"Ah, hello. I'm Kosei's mother."

"I'm his sister..."

"I'm his father, nice to meet you, Mido-san. I'm sorry for the trouble my foolish son is causing you!"

Instantly closing her neckline and standing as neatly as a salesperson, she bowed very politely, even handing out a business card, looking like a career woman.

In contrast, my family... my mother and Yuzuko are actually quite shy, so they couldn't even give a proper response.

The biggest problem is my father. He's completely smitten with a beautiful woman... my mother is looking at him like he's trash. My sister is looking at him like he's garbage.

Noticing nothing, our pillar of the family continues.

"By the way, how far have you and Kosei gone? As a father, I'd like to see my grandson's face as soon as possible... Mother, what are you saying! It hurts, it hurts!"

"Ultra-idiot! I'm sorry, my husband, hahaha."

"Stupid old man! Get back inside! Hehehe, my brother is quite a handful, isn't he? Hehehehe."

Sure enough, he asks a trashy question and is immediately shut down. My mother and Yuzuko are sweating coldly and trying to cover it up with a smile, a rare sight.

Ah, my father is being pushed back into the house! This is going to be a big disaster after I leave... I might be eating stir-fried bean sprouts alone for a while. I won't say "I'm sorry for your loss" because he messed up in front of Kanae-san.

"No, nothing like that. You might already know, but your son has saved many people. As an explorer, I deeply respect him."

"Ah, really? I've seen some of Mido-san's videos. I knew he was called a savior, but..."

"Not at all! He is a presence that brings change and innovation to this era and this world, without a doubt."

Faced with Kanae-san's firm declaration, my mother can only manage a forced smile. Of course, it's understandable; if someone suddenly told you your son is a savior, you wouldn't believe it unless you were a saint.

"I, as an explorer, as a human being, and as an individual, want to witness his achievements. And if possible, I want to spread this belief to the world. I kindly ask for your warm support and cooperation."

"Ah, ah."

"...You're really like in the videos. It's scary, but a bit moving."

Kanae-san, with a completely serious expression, delivers such a fanatical statement. My mother is frozen. Yuzuko, stop being moved and help your mother!

In the end, after some more conversation, Kanae-san and I finally set off just before 8:00.

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