"Well then, I'll be on my way. I think you two have a lot to talk about, so enjoy." <Shin>
Shin said those words and walked past them.
The 3 wives also followed along. But one of them stopped by Yuna.
"It's you again. Well I guess you were telling the truth. Anyways, it seems you got things to do after this, so I'll go first." <Layla>
Layla who met Yuna recently said some stiff words to her before returning to Shin.
Adolf too decided to take the chance to leave as well. Along with Rita and Mei who seems to have chased after Adolf after saying their farewells to Yuna and Eric.
Now that the two are alone, Yuna started first.
"So the person you're indebted to is Shin?" <Yuna>
"Yes... It seems you also know him?" <Eric>
"It was the 1st time he visited the Adventurers Guild. Back then, he came to register. However, Stronzo was there. As usual, he would harass new faces. But Shin didn't yield. At first I thought it was a good thing I was there to stop anything from happening. And I was glad I did. If not, things might go hectic. For Stronzo that is. Since now I know how strong Shin is." <Yuna>
"Yep. Boss is really strong no doubt." <Eric>
"What about you? How did you meet Shin?" <Yuna>
"It was about a few weeks back. It was a normal day where I just aimlessly walk around and trying to earn money. But suddenly I was approached by 2 woman. They were Iris and Shana. At that time I was surprised, why would 2 beautiful woman suddenly came talking to me. When they told me the reason, I got confused. Nonetheless, the offer was tempting so I just accepted it. After that, I received new clothes, got to bath, and even a place to stay. Then after that I met Boss, who later I was told was the husband of the 2 woman they invited me. Then he managed to lift my curse. After that I'm gratefully to him and decided to work for him. That was how I met Boss. Though he did say he met even earlier but I didn't remember." <Eric>
"Hooh... So? What do you think about Shana and Iris? Since you said they were beautiful." <Yuna>
"What I think? Well, they're nice people." <Eric>
"So you like them, huh?" <Yuna>
"L-Like them!? No way!!! I mean they're really beautiful, but it's impossible for me to like them! They're Boss's wives. I'll be dead if I do such things!" <Eric>
"Hmph. You're right. You'll probably be dead. Then, good. You shouldn't be looking at other woman..." <Yuna>
Yuna was satisfied with his answer. Though the last bit of her words were mumbles.
"Could you repeat the last part of what you were saying?" <Eric>
"It's nothing. Anyways, let's go for dinner. And by the way, you're paying!" <Yuna>
Yuna began walking off without waiting for his reply.
"Huh, why!? H-Hey! Wait up!" <Eric>
Eric didn't know what's going on, so he just chased after Yuna.
They went to some restaurant and talked evem more. They reminisce about their childhood and then about their stories when they were separated.
After that, they said their goodbyes and went back to their respective home.
...
When Shin and his wives returned home, they saw Misomi in the kitchen. Looking closely, she was intensely cooking. Even her face shows how focused she was.
Shin decided to sneak up on her.
At first, he wanted to use his abilities. But he realised that they weren't needed. Misomi will probably be too busy to even notice him.
When he was behind her, he put his head close to hers and then whispered in her ears.
"What are you cooking?" <Shin>
"Kyaa~!" <Misomi>
Misomi who suddenly received such an unexpected thing, got startled.
The vegetables that she was holding onto was toss up due to reflexes.
With the momentum of her startle-ness, she lost her balance and was about to fall over. However, Shin managed to grab unto her and prevented her from falling.
Misomi who regained her composure, finally realised her situation.
She was now being held by Shin by the waist. When she look up, she could see Shin's face up close.
"Are you alright?" <Shin>
Misomi slowly blushed from the embarrassing situation she was in.
It was only after a few seconds later that she finally responded.
"Oh, ah, yes, yes! I'm fine, thank you." <Misomi>
Misomi wanted to get back up, but Shin did something else that made her even more blushed.
Shin saw that there were bits of vegetables on her face that might have fell on her when she threw them up. So he decided to get them off of her.
"That's the last one." <Shin>
Feeling the touch of Shin's fingers on her face, Misomi heart began beating even faster.
She then noticed that there were other people in the room that were looking at them.
When she looked over his shoulder, she saw Shana, Iris and Layla. All 3 of them had a very mischievious look on their faces. She could tell that they were enjoying the scene in front of them.
She didn't know why they weren't mad seeing their husband doing such things with another woman, but when she thought of it, she quickly regained her balance and stood up. Separating herself from Shin finally.
"Sorry about that. I didn't think you could get startled to that extreme." <Shin>
"It's alright. Really! I'm also-" <Misomi>
Misomi also wanted to apologise, but she got distracted. She noticed that there were bits of vegetables on Shin's head as well.
So she unconsciously moved her hand to pick them off from him.
Shin who was surprised at Misomi's action, began smiling. Though they've known each other not that long, he knew what she's like. She's always bashful and shy. Even the thing she's doing right now is something that she wouldn't normally do. So seeing her doing it, made him happy.
Misomi who saw Shin smiling, suddenly froze. She realised what she was doing, and quickly pull back her hands.
"Oh, ah, I-I was just picking out the vegetables from your head. I didn't mean to do anything weird..." <Misomi>
Misomi looked down with an embarassed face as she said it.
To that, Shin just laughed softly.
"It's alright. Anyways, seems like you're working hard. I like that. I'm really looking forward to when you start working on the restaurant." <Shin>
"Yes... I'm doing my best... Cuz it's for Shin-Sama..." <Misomi>
Misomi mumbled to herself.
"Okay, Just don't overwork yourself!" <Shin>
Shin rubbed her head that was looking down and then left.
Misomo finally looked up to see him walked off. She then touched her own head that had been rubbed by Shin.
She thought of how nice it felt when Shin did that.
When she was staring at Shin's back, she made eye contact with the 3 ladies. One of them even winked at her after such a scene.
Misomi once again got embarassed and turned away to continue her cooking.
Unfortunately, after a few minutes had passed, nothing had progressed. The whole scenario with Shin starting from him whispering in her ear, to rubbing her head, kept replaying in her head.
She was just too happy that Shin made some time to check on her, and even encourage her.
In the end, she stopped her cooking and decided to call it a day.