Chapter 16 Part 1: The brother hasn’t drunk enough.
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Translator: Michiko

Editor: Elena

Since Reiru switched to the late shift, Gio often tried to invite Reiru for a walk. 

Gio already knew the popular date spots in advance based on information provided by the little girl at the inn, such as restaurants where they can enjoy fresh seafood and harbors where they can embark on sightseeing boats. 

Gio figured that Reiru would be asleep by the day’s end even though it was a late shift, meaning he shouldn’t have any stamina problems if he spent a short time sightseeing before he went to work. 

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Reiru, however, showed little interest in Gio’s proposals.

“I’m happy that you thought of all these things, but I’d rather sleep until after noon if I can.”

Reiru expressed his true feelings to Gio without unnecessary reservations.
Gio liked that.
It would only bring misfortune to each other if they were mindful and exhausted on their own accord. 

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Gqvla xshkdt kd okvb Qks yv vbl kdd, Slkaw pzlrv y zsv yp kq bl olal y nyv.

Vlabyrp kv oyp vbl ynnwxwzyvksd sq ulyap sq qyvktwl, sa rlabyrp Slkaw pvllzle bkxplzq kd yd wdqyxkzkya ldhkasdxldv vs vbl rskdv vbyv bl oswze zlv ts sq yzz bkp vldpksd sdnl bl oyp okvb Qks.
Ebld Qks vbswtbv ycswv vbyv, bl oydvle vs zlv Slkaw pzllr yp zsdt yp bl oydvle.

“Rv’p ps talyv vs cl yczl vs pzllr yp xwnb yp R oydv.
R’x tsddy xyaau Jle-nbyd dso.”

Tl pyke pwnb vbkdtp obkzl ralppkdt bkp nbllj sd vbl pbllvp.

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Slkaw zywtble zkjl y nbkze obld Qks iwkrrle vbyv bl nswze dsv yzzso bkx vs xyaau Jle-nbyd, cwv bl wdelapvsse bso bl qlzv.

Mblpl dktbvp oblal Slkaw nswze pzllr okvbswv osaaukdt ycswv oblvbla yd kdqydv oyp calyvbkdt dsaxyzzu, sa vbl xsadkdtp oblal bl oypd’v yoyjldle cu vbl ralpldnl sq awddkdt nbkzeald obs osjl wr hlau lyazu, sa vbl yqvladssdp oblal bl nswze pzllr okvbswv byhkdt vs osaau ycswv psxlsdl kddsnldvzu fwxrkdt sd bkp clzzu—yzz sq vblpl vkxlp xwpv’hl pllxle zkjl raknlzlpp xsxldvp vs Slkaw.

Ohld vbswtb vbl nbkzeald olal kddsnldv, Slkaw’p iwyzkvu sq pzllr oyp kdlhkvyczu rssa.
Tkp pzllrkdt clnyxl pbyzzso yde bl osjl wr lypkzu.

Qks sdnl blyae Slkaw tawxczl psxlvbkdt yzsdt vbspl zkdlp clqsal.

Respecting Reiru’s modest wish, Gio decided to give priority to Reiru’s good sleep. 

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Gio made arrangements so that Reiru would not have to go outside as much as possible, since Reiru found it too troublesome to change his clothes except to go to work.

“I see, I see.
That’s why you deliberately went out to buy lunch just before your brother woke up, right? Even though the inn has a restaurant and would probably provide room service if you ordered it.
Hey, isn’t that the packaging from a popular bakery around here? Could it be the limited edition fried white fish tartare sandwich? Ha~ this is what a honeymoon period is.”

The beastman said in a tone that was half amazed and half teasing. 

When Gio returned to the inn from a shopping trip in town, he was told by the lodge staff that there was a guest waiting for him in the waiting room, and when he looked, he saw the beastman waving at him.

“So, what do you want today?”

The beastman was the son of an important family in the northern frontier beastman territory. 

Having made a name for himself in defeating the Demon King, he was set to become the de facto head of the Northern Frontier Beastmen Unit, which boasts its strength. 

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Although he must be very busy with his own life, the beastman had casually visited this town a few days ago.

“It’s not that I want anything in particular.
I heard that this town is famous for pearls, so I ordered a pearl hair clip for Milvance the other day, and I stopped by while I was picking it up.” 

“Hmm.” 

“Ugh, that must have sounded really trivial.” 

“Or rather, the food is getting cold.” 

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“Yes yes, I’m sorry.
By the way, the head of the orphanage said he wants to meet Reiru-dono.
He said that the growth records of the children are detailed and even includes insights on how to treat them accordingly, which is very helpful.” 

“I see.” 

“Well, you guys are probably in a good place right now, so I won’t rush you.
I hope you will bring Reiru-dono to the beastman territory one of these days.
The food is good up north, and the beast children are adorable, I reckon he’ll love it there.” 

“Yeah, one of these days.” 

“Also, he said he appreciated your donation, Gio.” 

“For the time being, the little ones will be under his care, so it’s nothing to be thankful for.” 

“I’m sure the amount of money was something he would want to be thankful for, even taking that into account…Well then, I will come again,” said the beastman, smiling amiably as he left.

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When Gio returned to the room, Reiru was already awake. 

There he stood in front of an open window, looking out at the view. 

The window also had a view of the ocean, and during the day Reiru often dozed off in bed or sat by the window in a daze.

“…Welcome back.”

He probably just woke up.
Reiru’s face was lackluster and his voice was hoarse too. 

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Gio kissed Reiru’s temple and smiled at him as he smoothed down his ridiculous bed hair.

“I’m home.
I bought food.
Do you want to eat right away? It might have gotten a bit cold, but it’s still warm.” 

“Um… I’ll eat.”

Reiru didn’t have any particular likes or dislikes about food, nor was he picky about what he ate.
He ate what he was served in silence and never said anything about the taste.
This made Gio all the more worried about what to feed him.

He picked up Reiru, who looked sleepy again after his stomach was full, and took him to bed. 

Gio didn’t mind Reiru slovenly spending time in bed until he left for work in the evening.
Gio planned to eventually persuade Reiru into a midday love affair. 

Watching Reiru’s golden eyes sparkle in the moonlight as they are consumed by ecstasy was one of Gio’s greatest pleasures. 

However, Reiru who was embarrassed and disheveled in the bright white sunlight with everything exposed must also be very exceptional. 

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Gio stroked Reiru’s hair while imagining inappropriate things, and Reiru looked up as if something had occurred to him.

“Gio, I’m off work today.” 

“Wow, you have days off.” 

“Yeah, when you’re a live-in employee, you get one day off a week, and even though I’m already commuting, my days off were prearranged, so they let me have it.”

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Isn’t this a good opportunity? 

Gio was excited at the prospect of a midday love affair coming to fruition so soon.

“Are you going somewhere today?” 

“No, I plan on flirting with you all day.”

While kissing him on the cheek, Gio declared the schedule that had just been decided. 

Cupping Gio’s cheeks, who was about to rush into a lascivious kiss just like that, Reiru innocently said,

“Let’s do that another time.
Since it’s a rare day off, let’s go to the beach.”

Gio had no choice but to agree with Reiru, who uncharacteristically suggested going out, even though he felt disappointed.