Month A, Day X
Wibble suddenly said it was going to make a contract with me. Wibble and Gabriel canceled their contract after getting in a fight, so this would indeed be possible.
However, Gabriel was greatly opposed. He got into a fistfight with Wibble over it. Somewhere in the middle of that, he started saying that he wanted to make a contract with me as well. It made no sense.
The fight ended in a draw. Gabriel and Wibble, battered and bruised, both bowed to me and said, “Please make a contract with me.”
I felt bad, but I declined them both.
Month A, Day Y
Prince Axel came to visit. He seemed relaxed, as if he were dropping by his family’s house. He brought a spirit stone as a gift.
Spirit stones are rare and valuable items loved by spirits and used to summon them. Just when I was wondering why he’d brought it, he explained that it was for Wibble. Apparently Wibble has evolved from a monster into a spirit. That’s our Wibble—it really is a special, blessed slime.
Wibble shyly accepted the spirit stone from Prince Axel. Needless to say, it was a wholesome and heartwarming moment.
Month B, Day Z
My mother-in-law sent Mrs. Molière a letter inviting her to visit Triste. She’d surely be surprised to see how much the region had changed. A few days later, my mother-in-law received a reply—Mrs. Molière had accepted the invitation.
My mother-in-law was restless on the day of Mrs. Molière’s visit. When a maid informed her of her sister’s arrival, she did something unexpected: she ran at full speed to greet her.
And so, the two reunited at the front door. It hasn’t been long since their reconciliation in the capital, but for these separated sisters, a reunion in their homeland must’ve been special.
Seeing my mother-in-law and Mrs. Molière crying brought tears to my eyes too. I’m so happy for them.
Month Y, Day A
Gabriel asked me out on a date—to a forest with wild berries. He teleported us there, and it turned out to be unbelievably foggy.
Gabriel held his head in his hands and lamented, “Today of all days!”
Both of us are busy nowadays, so we haven’t been able to spend much time together. Taking a walk in a foggy area was dangerous, though. We had no choice but to give up.
After that, we went back home and had a tea party. That was a precious moment in its own way.
Month Y, Day X
Gabriel showed me his new invention. It’s called...a fog remover. He said he made it during his work breaks because he was frustrated about the fog ruining our last date.
“Now we won’t have to worry about sudden fog,” he said happily.
“What a waste of talent,” my mother-in-law muttered. I held back the urge to nod and agree.
Month Y, Day Z
Nico finally ran out of candidates for her great matchmaking mission. She said that every time Alexandrine met a male duck, she’d boldly challenge him to a fight. Why was this happening?
Alexandrine proudly puffed out her chest when Nico explained that she was the strongest duck in Triste. Well, if Alexandrine’s happy this way, far be it from me to complain.
Month N, Day N
Coco held her first solo exhibition. Amazingly, many nobles from the capital came to see it, and she sold almost all of her paintings. I’m so proud of myself for discovering her talent and encouraging her to pursue it.
Coco was lacking confidence for so long, but now she’s become much more self-assured. I want more and more people to see her art.
Month N, Day B
As for me, my life is the same as usual. I have Gabriel, Wibble, my mother-in-law, and Alexandrine, and I cherish the time I spend with my beloved family.
I want to treasure each and every day.