20demayo Chapter 145
Chapter 145
Saura and Kyatru’s Usual Holiday
“Hmm... morning, huh?”
It was a rare day off. And even though I, whose hobby is sleeping, had slept for three days straight, I woke up at my usual time. It’s not because of my age, it’s because I’m dedicated to my work. Well, it had been a tough week. I’m no longer tired, but maybe I’ll laze around a bit longer.
“Ugh, mmph.”
I rolled over, and then my face was buried in something soft. I’d thought about pushing it away, but this wasn’t bad. I’ll stay like this for a bit.
“Nyao.”
“Oh, Kyatru. Did I wake you? Sorry.”
The source of the fluffiness was my beloved Kyatru. Its fur was incredibly soft, the perfect bed... or rather, something to rub against. I’d found it wandering around near the guild one day, and on a whim, decided to capture it. We’d had quite the battle. Well, it ended with a single trap! Subduing a beast with force is the best approach.
But it’d been pitch black back then, so I never imagined it would turn out to be such a beautiful white cat. They can be deceptive.
Eh? Its name? Hmm, I’m sure I tried giving it a name, calling it by that name a few times, but I always forget. It would be confusing for Kyatru if it was called different things every time, so I’ve just been calling it “Kyatru.” The other guild members say it’s pitiful, but it’s fine, right? It’s not like there’s another kyatru in the house, and I’m showering it with love. No problem. Right, Kyatru?
“But let me stay like this for a bit longer. Come on, show me your tummy!”@@@@
When I said this, it turned its face away for a bit, then obediently rolled over, presenting its belly. ...I think this sometimes. I wonder if Kyatru understands what I’m saying. Normally, only creatures with enough magic power to become demi-humans should be able to understand human speech. But this one is definitely just a normal Kyatru. Though it does have a long lifespan because it lives on this continent. I’m sure of it, because Gil thoroughly examined it.
Well, the details don’t matter. It’s time to bury myself in this fluffy bed... fur. There are times like this when I’m glad I’m a small halfling. Kyatru, when standing on its hind legs, is about chest-height, so it’s the perfect natural pillow for me. It feels great, sleeping buried in its tummy. Hmm, I’m about to doze off.
“No, no, no. It’s a rare day off. I’m going to go out today!”
“Nyan!?”
Kyatru exclaimed, startled by me suddenly getting up. It felt like it was protesting, “But you just said you wanted my tummy!” Well, it’s just a feeling, so whatever. I think Kei told me I’m more unreasonable than Kyatru, but that’s not true. I properly reward it. So we’re even!
Meg-chan had apparently been on the verge of tears because she couldn’t even remember what was in her storage bracelet. They’d even increased the capacity because it was full. And Miko-san had added this feature where a small window appears, so you can visually see a list of the items. Hmm, everyone’s so overprotective! Meg-chan had looked so resigned back then.
“Ah, Kyatru! Let’s go to that sweets shop next! I need to get the new cake!”
“Nya, ohn...”
It seemed like Kyatru was getting tired, but I encouraged it, saying that we just had one more stop. We then, of course, got souvenirs for Meg-chan, and then finally returned to the guild. Hmm, it felt like Kyatru was glaring at me, looking exhausted and resentful. This one is really... a bit human-like. And that’s what I love about it.
“Good job, Kyatru. Thank you for working so hard today. Let’s go back to my room and eat some Nyaochule on my lap?”
“!? Nyan, nyaan!”
See, it understood me, didn’t it? Maybe it’s a smart one?
I returned to my room, sat on the fluffy sofa, and patted my lap, as promised. Kyatru happily jumped up, rubbing its face against my chest. Hmhm, so cute.
Of course, I had it shrink to a smaller size than usual. Because it’s heavy.
“Alright, here’s your reward. Savor it, okay?”
“Nyaan.”
It was cute how Kyatru couldn’t stay still, the moment I took the Nyaochule in my hand. It was reassuring to see Kyatru obediently savoring it, it made me think that it was just a normal pet. But when it was done, it made a pleading sound and looked at me with wanting eyes, making me want to give it more, but I held back. Too much isn’t good for it!
“Maybe next time. I’ll pet you until you fall asleep, so be patient.”
When I said this and started stroking Kyatru, it obediently closed its eyes, accepting my touch. Good boy. As I continued to pet it, I ate the cake I’d bought. It’s bad manners, but it’s fine every once in a while.
As I ate the exquisite fruit cake, I thought, “I hope Kyatru doesn’t realize that if we use the size-changing magic tool on me, I wouldn’t need to ride it.” Hmm, so delicious!