When I Went to Another World, All the Women I Met Fell in Love With Me and Things Got Out of Hand – A Carefree and Heartwarming Harem of a Man Who Fell in Love With a Death God, as He Pours His Thoughts Into a Sketchbook and Dominates All. C202

Chapter 202: Grim Reaper's Tears

Even after the party ended and Celestina and the others were sent off to Irises, the conversation continued in the mansion until late at night. 

There are members who don't usually have much contact with each other, and the reincarnated group from Japan in particular seemed to be really excited. 

Everyone flocked to Miyabi-san to know the latest information and trends in the royal capital, but the information seemed to be too biased and not very helpful. 

Of all the things that happened, the thing that surprised me the most was that Clarice was Katarina's mother. 

I feel like I understand why Katarina-san didn't want to introduce me before. I would welcome a mother like that. 

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Late at night, when everyone was asleep, I couldn't sleep for some reason, so I left my room and lay down on the roof. 

The night sky in another world is free of air pollution, so you can really touch the stars. I've heard that even on Earth, the grasslands of Mongolia look like this. 

I feel a little regret that I failed. 

It might have been romantic if I was with someone, but you shouldn't look at the starry sky alone. 

Maybe it's because I've been meeting everyone's parents in quick succession recently that I'm getting a little sentimental too. 

I usually try not to think about it, but when I look at the stars, all I can think about is my parents, who I'll never see again tonight. 

　

On the last night I was gone, my mother made a large quantity of stuffed eggplant with meat, my favorite food... 

Were you able to eat it all? Even now, I can vividly remember the sound and smell of frying. 

...Ah, I want to eat my mother's cooking. 

I want to meet...my father and mother. 

I'm sorry that it was unfortunate for my parents that I, their son, passed away first. 

I would have felt sad if Arisa died first. 

Tears overflow with apologies as I imagine their lonely backs. 

I wish I could at least tell you that I'm doing well. 

“...Kakeru. sorry"

When I looked up at the sudden voice, Mikoto... no, Mikoto-san was sitting next to me before I knew it. 

"Mikoto-san, there's nothing to apologize for, right?"

Mikoto-san isn't bad. I was just following the rules of the world, and it was like an accident. In fact, I'm sorry that I've been treated so well. 

"...Thank you, but it hurts that I can't do anything when Kakeru is sad."

Mikoto-san hugs me tightly from behind. 

There's no such thing as not being able to do anything. Because those words, the warmth is reaching me properly. I feel so healed and so saved. Thank you, Mikoto. 

Until tears wash away sadness, until tears of joy warm your heart. I'll just be kind to Mikoto for now. 

"Kakeru...lend me the Death Scythe"

The expression on Mikoto's face as she held out her hand looked a little sad. 

The tears falling from the eyes of the beautiful Shinigami holding Death Scythe were so beautiful that I was captivated by them, and I'll never forget them.They were the first times I'd seen her tears. 

Death Scythe sucks up the falling tears and begins to shine. 

"Death Scythe's level has increased."

"You can now use mail between different worlds."

　

"Kakeru... now I can send a letter to your parents."

The way she smiles as she says that hasn't changed since the first time we met. 

Shining silver hair peeking out from the jet-black robe and skin as white as white porcelain. The best part is her fiery red eyes. 

This is the Grim Reaper that I loved. 

"...Thank you Mikoto-san... Thank you so much."

The tears that I took so long to stop are starting to overflow again. 

 but----

I wonder why. I hurriedly hugged Mikoto-san. For some reason I felt like I had to do that. 

"I'm sorry Kakeru...I have to go now."

"Eh...? Where are you going...?"

I could feel my warm heart suddenly cooling down. I don't like it...please don't say it. 

“I can no longer stay in this world. Farewell for once.''

"Why? Why, Mikoto-san!? Even though we were able to meet... I don't want that!!"

The body of her hugging him gradually became thinner. 

``Totally... Kakeru really is a crybaby...''

Mikoto-san gently and lovingly pats my head. When that feeling disappeared, she was no longer... anywhere. 

After I put Mikoto to sleep in the bedroom, I felt like an empty shell and didn't feel like doing anything for a while. 

(That's right, to Irise-sama...)

Maybe Irise-sama can do something about it. I rushed to the temple with a desperate feeling. 

"You've come after all... Kakeru-kun."

If you would like to know about my business, then... 

“Irise-sama, please――――”

"Unfortunately, I can't change the rules."

"Oh, that's it..."

If Irise-sama can't do it, then there's nothing I can do... 

"...It's okay, I'll see you again."

"...When will we meet again? In 10 years? Or in 100 years?"

"What am I doing? What am I going to do if I hit Irise-sama eight times?"

“…Maybe in about 40 minutes.”

"...Huh? 40 minutes? Not 40 years?"

"Is that so? It's just that I was forced out temporarily because I used too many resources."

"I-I see... I see. Hahaha, I'm sorry to have bothered you. Then I'll do this..."

As I was about to leave, Irize-sama was standing in front of me with a very nice smile on her face. 

“Nfufu… Since you came all the way, until Miko-chan comes back to life… okay?”

There's no way I'd decline Irise-sama's invitation. 

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When I returned to the mansion, Mikoto-san was revived at the same time. 

"M-Mikoto-san!!!"

Embrace your beloved Shinigami. 

"You're an idiot...it's cute that you misunderstand me..."

It doesn't matter, Mikoto-san is here. That's enough. 

"Mikoto-san, um..."

"Kakeru...I smell Irise."

Giku!? That's because of all those things, right? 

``No way... Are you taking advantage of my absence and flirting with Irise?''

"N-no, it's not, but it's different, Mikoto-san."

“Hehe, I know. joke"

　Phew... As usual, Grim Reaper jokes are bad for your heart. 

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"By the way, how should I send the letter?"

“Just write a letter.”

I wrote a letter to my parents. About another world, about my younger sister Arisa. About my fiancés. Above all, I hope you are living happily. 

"Then next time, summon the Grim Reaper."

"I understand, Summon the Grim Reaper!!"

I have a slightly bad feeling, but I do as I'm told and activate the Shinigami summon. 

"Hey, what time do you think it is!? So, Mikoto-senpai!? Good evening~"

Kiriha gets angry when he is suddenly called in the middle of the night. I'm so sorry. 

``The only thing left to do is give the letter to Kiriha. easy"

　I see, it's easy, so I hand the letter to Kiriha-san. 

``Ha, ha~!? Why was I added to the duties?! Before I knew it...''

"Sorry, I have more work to do..."

"Hey... did you write this letter?"

Mr. Kiriha stares at the letter handed to him. 

"Yes, I wrote a letter to my parents."

``Yes...it's very nice. Kind and warm. This is a letter filled with my feelings.''

“Can you tell without looking?”

``I understand...I'm also a Shinigami. I can't help it...I'll deliver it to you. Please treat me to pudding!”

Kiriha-san... Thank you. 

``Kiriha, I'll give you a special reward. Let's have a Mikoto sandwich.''

　What is a Mikoto sandwich? 

『Oh, um...? What is that?』

Kiriha-san doesn't seem to know either. 

``Kakeru and I and the fake Mikoto Kiriha sandwich him from the front and back and sleep. I'll let you choose the one you like.''

``Huh!? Aaaah, it's a bit early for me, isn't it?''

Kiriha-san turns bright red and panics. 

"Right...then I won't invite you again."

"Huh? No, no, no, I'll do it, I'll do the sandwich!! No, please let me do it, please!!!"

Kiriha performs a stunning dogeza. 

“Then please deliver the letter quickly and show your sincerity.”

"Understood, Kiriha, I'm going!"

Mr. Kiriha disappeared with the letter in the blink of an eye. 

No, I can't get the Mikoto sandwich out of my head, please help me, Mikoto-san! 

“Hehe, then do you want to have Mikoto and Mikoto sandwiches tonight? ”

“Yes, I will!!”

Under the starry sky, I gave the best response since coming to this other world.