[Discontinued] Date A Mysterious Being

Chapter 79 - Void

Four footprints were drawn on the seemingly endless beach before being erased by the returning waves after a while.

Each time a cold sensation was felt as their feet sank slightly into the sand.

The caress of the warm sunshine and sea breeze on his cheeks. Everything was integrated together in order to allow Shidou to feel the arrival of summer.

Although at this place, it could only be the arrival of a false summer.

“Un──” Walking ahead, Mio stretched as she took in a deep breath.

“Really, it’s so comfortable. Fufu, thank you for bringing us here Shin.”

As Mio spoke, Shinji, who was walking beside her, gave a cheerful but also somewhat bashful smile.

“You being happy made it all worth it. It wasn’t easy to search for a place with a good landscape. And if it is too far, then we won’t be able to go. Apparently, there is something called a smartphone in Shidou’s era. It’s too unfair. It’s too convenient to be able to collect all of the world’s information anytime and anywhere.”

Shinji joked on as he helplessly shrugged. Seeing this, Shidou forced a smile amidst his vague expression.

“……Shidou.” While also observing the same situation as him, Reine quietly whispered his name. Shidou gently nodded, replying back with “I’m fine” in a voice that only Reine could hear.

Not noticing the conversation behind them, Shinji and Mio continued to engrave their footprints on the beach.

“Ah, I’ve always wanted to try that. Fireworks. Wouldn’t the ocean be perfect for fireworks? 30 years ago, we never got the chance since we head back during the evening.”

“I-It couldn’t be helped. If we head back late, it would have caused Mana to be worried from the misunderstanding……”

“Fufu, there’s sure to be more fun to be had in the future. I’d also like to try diving and barbeque. Let’s go to the city later. Me, Shin, Reine, Shidou. Ah, it will definitely be fun......Really, I wish this time will continue going for forever.” Mio spoke with an energetic voice.

A look of pure happiness, as if exposing what she truly wanted from the bottom of her heart. That was why there was a pause in reply.

“Oh, I see.” But he had to say this. Shidou clenched his fist as he continued. “But……it won’t last forever. Right……Mio?”

“────” At that moment. Mio’s feet that were strolling along the beach came to a sudden stop. After a couple of seconds, Mio turned back to Shidou and Reine, speaking with a lonely smile on her face.

“Sorry. I forced Shidou to say it.”

“Mio……” Right beside her, Shinji called out Mio’s name in a heavy tune as he tried to touch his shoulder. However, his hand stopped midway, biting against his lip as he lower his hand.