Chapter 459: Why is it That You Resemble Her That Much? (2/2)

When Kuro talked about sending them delicious sweets…… I feel like she wouldn't send anything other than baby castellas.

[Well then, Kaito-kun. Let's go?]

[Eh? Yeah…… Good night, everyone.]

Even though I had no idea what this business Kuro had with me, but at her urging, I said good night to everyone and left.

Following Kuro's lead, we reached a plaza where I couldn't see a single person. Stopping there, Kuro looked back at me and spoke.

[Kaito-kun, I'm sorry about suddenly calling you here.]

[No, that's fine with me but…… what is this business that you talked about?]

[Unnn, it's about that person you met this morning, the one that looked like your mother.]

[Eh?]

[I've heard about it from Isis, and I thought I'd talk to you about this as soon as possible…… I have to go to Magnawell for a meeting later, so I thought I'd talk to you a little bit before I go.]

It's true that I was going to talk to Kuro to consult her about that woman who looked like my mother, following Isis-san's advice.

Apparently, Kuro had come to find me so that we could talk about this before she leaves for a moment.

[First of all, let me say what I concluded. I've heard the story from Isis and asked Shiro about it but…… Shiro didn't bring Kaito-kun's mother back to life, nor did she create a being with the same appearance as her.]

[…………………]

[When Shiro lies, she would say she's lying, so there's no doubt that she's saying the truth. I checked with the Earth God just to be sure, and she said that she didn't bring her back to life either.]

[Then, she really is……]

[Unnn. She's just another person who happened to have the appearance of your mother.]

[……I see.]

If that's what Kuro said, that must really be the case. No, I knew that there was a good chance that that really was the case. But hearing about it now, I couldn't hide my disappointment.

[……Kaito-kun, are you alright?]

[Unnn. I was a bit confused at first, but I'm completely fine now. I was able to take it in.]

[……I see. I'm going to go to a meeting then. Let's talk again later.]

[Yeah, thanks.]

Thanking Kuro for just gently smiling at me without asking too much, I watched her go.

When Kuro was completely out of sight, I tried to walk back to the Central Tower but…… my feet immediately stopped.

[Yaa~ It's this morning since we last met, right~~ It's a great coincidence to see you here, isn't it?]

[ ! ? ]

I was so astonished hearing that voice that I thought my heart would leap out of my chest.

[……Mom……?]

Dear Mom, Dad————- It was concluded that the woman I saw at lunch who looked just like my mother was just another person. Kuro shouldn't have been mistaken by her judgment and I myself was convinced that it was the case but…… why? Not only the appearance, but even the voice———— Why is it that you resemble her that much?

Serious-senpai Act3: [……Eh?]  ←  (Because the chapter was really serious-ish, she can't hide the smile rising on her lips)

T/N: 36/270