Published at 26th of December 2025 7:40 am

Chapter 476: I Definitely Knew the Person I Met for the First Time.

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Two days after deciding on the course of action my return to my parents home, which was neither interesting nor surprising in words we were finally well, there wasnt much of a struggle to warrant saying finally, but anyway, we were walking through the village where I was born.

By the way, we came here by shared horse carriage. It seemed that I had a setting of returning home once every one or two months, which wasnt particularly problematic, but

Hmm

Whats wrong, Ed? Youve been making a strange face for a while now.

Well I dont know how to express this sense of discomfort or incongruity.

I feel like Ive been saying this kind of thing ever since I came to this world. But even being aware of it doesnt make this feeling go away.

To be honest, I dont know what to say when you put it like that Can you be a bit more specific?

Sure. For example, remember the village entrance? The moment I stood there, I felt incredibly nostalgic. I have memories of being seen off by my mother and acquaintances when I left this village.

Oh, thats nice!

But you know, just a little way in from the entrance, it already feels like a place Ive never been to before. I think, probably, the miscellaneous days I spent here are just settings without any actual content.

Huh?

The memories, or rather records, in my mind are just of key points. Of course, normal people dont remember every detail of their daily lives either, but in my case, if I say that almost everything except scenes likely to become memories was like that, the difference should be clear.

For example, its like theres only one line in a book saying I was born and raised in this village. Sure, that fact exists, but I dont know any of the details. Its just vaguely explained that such a time existed, but the specific time and experiences of living there arent engraved in me.

Just between us, I actually dont know where Im walking right now. I dont even know where my house is, so Im just wandering aimlessly.

Eeeeh!?!?!?

Hey, dont shout so loudly! Youll surprise people.

Im the one whos surprised! But, thats What are you going to do? Ask someone?

Theres no way I can do that.

In the village where I was born and raised, and where, according to the setting, I returned at most two months ago, should I stop someone whos probably an acquaintance and ask where my house is? Everything was too full of incongruity, and even though Ive been appointed as this worlds hero, I cant muster that much courage.

Well, I do remember what the outside of the house looks like, so well probably find it if we keep walking. Its not that big a village anyway.

Well, thats true.

The size of this village wasnt much different from Jinkus village where he and his friends stayed in the previous world. Even walking slowly, you could see everything in half a day, so I probably wont embarrass myself by getting lost because I cant find my own home.

So, I casually strolled through the village with Tia in tow. Along the way, we passed several people who greeted me lightly with things like Oh, Ed, welcome back, so I responded in kind as we continued on, and then

A house with a red triangular roof, without any particular distinguishing features. My eyes were drawn to it, and I stopped in my tracks.

Ed? Is this it, by any chance?

Yeah

I barely managed to squeeze out that response to Tias question. But my thoughts were no longer here. Like a moth drawn to light, I reached out to the door and slowly opened it.

Hm? Who is it? Coming in without knocking Oh?

As the door opened with a creaking sound, the inside of the house was revealed. Right nearby was a wooden table for four, with a ceramic vase on top containing simple flowers that were probably picked nearby.

Beyond the table, separated by a wall, was the kitchen, and peeking out from there was a woman in her 40s no, 42 years old, if I remember correctly. She was about 10 centimeters shorter than me, with dark reddish-brown hair gently waving and cut around her shoulders, and the features of her frowning face were like looking in a mirror.

Ed? My, youve come back quite early this time, havent you?

Mom?

Come on, dont stand there with that blank face, hurry up and come in! Oh, and you, that girl with you is Oh my! Oh dear me! Hohohoho

My mother, who had probably been doing dishes as her hands were wet and she was wiping them on her apron, rushed over to me and threw her arms around my neck, pulling me close.

Hey Ed, whats the meaning of this!? If it was going to be like this, you should have told me beforehand! I would have dressed properly to welcome you!

Huh!? No, its not like that, Tia and I arent

Um, Auntie?

Oh my! Here I am, not even taking care of you! Ill bring out some tea right away, so please sit down and wait there! Come on Ed, make sure you dont make her dislike you!

Saying just that, my mother hurriedly tried to go to the kitchen. In an inn like where we stayed yesterday, you could easily boil water with magical tools, but this house doesnt have such convenient things, so even just boiling water takes some effort.

Ah, if thats the case, shall I help? With magic, I can heat water in no time.

Oh, is that alright?

Of course! Its okay, right Ed?

Yeah, its fine. Thanks, Tia. Actually, should I help with something too?

Youre such a fool! If three people go into the kitchen, itll be too cramped to move! Just sit there! Now then, um

Ah, Im sorry. Im Lunaritia. Please call me Tia.

Tia-chan, is it! Im this fools mother, Ilna. You can call me Ilna-san or auntie, whatever you like. You can even call me mother-in-law if you want?

Ahaha

Tia gave a slightly awkward smile at my excited mother. As the two of them disappeared into the kitchen, I, treated as a nuisance, was left alone and slowly looked around the house.

Ah

The well-worn interior had small scratches everywhere. And some of those scratches, I remembered.

That one, I think was from swinging around the wooden sword that Dad bought me? And that one

What had been just records in my mind was being replaced by memories. The emotions I had kept at bay, thinking everything was just fake imitations, came rushing in like a torrent, repainting my values.

Is this really my home?

What nonsense are you talking about?

As I muttered while looking up at the ceiling, a warm, nostalgic voice responded in an exasperated tone. When I lowered my gaze, there was a woman who looked a lot like me my mother, preparing tea.

Come on, at least help set out the cups!

Yes, yes Wait, arent these quite expensive ones?

Of course they are! Your mother has been preparing for a day like this, you know. Now, Tia-chan, sit over there!

Yes. Thank you, Auntie.

Prompted by my mother, Tia sat next to me. Then, as my mother poured tea into everyones cups from the teapot she brought, she sat down across from me and looked alternately at us sitting side by side

So, when are you two getting married?

Bwah!?

I spat out my tea spectacularly at my mothers question, asked with a beaming smile.

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