Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 129 – The Parents
After hearing about the Delicacy Hunter from Velvet-san, I immediately shared the story with Lua and the others.
They did make some strange faces when they heard about eating monsters, but thanks to their growing curiosity about food from eating Japanese cuisine, they accepted the idea.
If we can actually meet the Delicacy Hunter and hear more details, we’ll likely be able to hunt for delicious monsters ourselves.
While I looked forward to Velvet-san’s next visit and carried on with daily life as usual… Yato-san and Ashros-san showed up for the first time in a while.
If only they had come a little earlier, I could’ve introduced them to Velvet-san. It’s a bit of a shame we missed the timing, because I thought the princess and the dragon noble lady would get along well.
“Sato, it’s been a while!”
“Yato-san, long time no see. Not since summer, right? I thought you’d drop by more often, so I was a little lonely.”
“I was lonely too! Right after we returned, Father and Mother came back as well, and it took a while to convince them to let us visit.”
“So this time, you got permission from your parents to come here?”
“Yup! Ashros helped convince them too!”
“I wanted to visit myself, so I pushed hard for it.”
Ashros-san, as usual, says something kind even while wearing a blank expression.
Now that I know they’ve gotten their parents’ approval, I can welcome them without any worries.
“That’s a relief. Honestly, I was most nervous about your parents.”
“However… as a condition, they also insisted that Yato-sama’s parents come here to greet you in person.”
“………Eh? So, Yato-san’s father is coming here?”
“Yup! Mother said she’s coming too!”
I had been listening with a smile, but the moment I heard that, my expression froze.
If Yato-san is a dragon, then naturally, her parents must also be dragons.
And considering how famous Yato-san is as the Night Blade Dragon, her parents must be even more renowned.
Can I really entertain such important figures in a rural place like this? My anxiety spiked.
“U-um… is that okay? I mean, this place is so rural, I don’t think I can offer proper hospitality…”
“It’ll be fine! If they get to eat some of your otherworldly cooking, they’ll be thrilled!”
“I agree with the young lady. There’s no need to be so tense.”
“Even so… aren’t Yato-san’s parents extremely famous dragons?”
“Yes. In this world, there’s probably no one who hasn’t heard of them. Lord Father’s name is Kurikara Fudo. Most know him as the Kurikara Dragon King.”
Even the name sounds terrifyingly ominous.
Though now that I think about it, the names “Yato” and “Kurikara” sound familiar… maybe they come from Japanese mythology?
“And my mother is Tia!”
“T-Tia? Compared to Yato-san and her father’s names, that’s surprisingly… normal.”
“Mother’s the ordinary type! I’m sure she’ll get along with you, Sato!”
That eased my mind a little.
Maybe Yato’s mother is more like Ashros-san—someone calm and approachable.
“That’s reassuring to hear. By the way, when are your parents coming?”
“Tomorrow!”
“Tomorrow!? Isn’t that a bit too sudden!?”
“I apologize. Lord Father, much like the young lady, is the type who doesn’t back down once he decides something.”
Ah, I see… stubborn and impatient, huh?
Well, even if I had more time, all I could really prepare is my mindset. Maybe it’s better that they’re coming right away.
“Got it. I’ll prepare a meal to properly welcome them.”
“Thank you so much, Sato-san.”
“Not at all. You, Yato-san, and Ashros-san are my friends.”
“Am I… your friend as well?”
“Of course. You may be Yato-san’s attendant, but to me, you’re no different from a friend.”
“…Th-thank you very much.”
Ashros-san looked down as she said that, but her face clearly lit up with a smile. It was the first time I saw her show any expression besides a blank one.
Still, relying on my salaryman-era skill of pretending not to notice, I acted like I didn’t see it.
“Yup! Sato is my best friend! So if you ever need anything, just ask!”
“Then, would you mind helping out with the farm work again today?”
“Of course! Let’s go, Ashros!”
“I’d be happy to help. Thank you, Sato-san.”
Though her expression returned to its usual blank state when she looked up, I was truly happy to see Ashros-san had been pleased.
No matter how fearsome the Kurikara Dragon King might be, I’ll welcome him with all I’ve got—for the sake of my friends, Yato-san and Ashros-san.
With that determination in my heart, I set off to work the fields with the two of them.