You two calm down, this place isn't mistaken. What a nostalgic presence."
A calm man.
The instant I heard that voice.
An unknown feeling came rising up in the center of my chest.
I breathed a sigh of relief and walked out in front of them.
"...Ah."
"Onii-chan!"
My two young sisters that have grown were there.
They were wrapped in winter clothes with matching colors, almost like Ice Climbers. [10]
Norn Greyrat and Aisha Greyrat.
Norn made a bit of a difficult face after seeing me, and Aisha was making a really happy face and sparkling eyes filled with determination.
"Onii-chan! I wanted to see you!"
Aisha came jumping at me.
Almost like the crying old man, she put a solid hold with both her arms and legs on my body. [11]
And then, just like that, she rubbed her cheeks against mine.
They were soft and squishy cheeks that were pressing against me.
I wonder if it's because I'm drunk that they seem awfully cold.
"Uhi~ah, onii-chan you're warm! You smell like alcohol!"
"I'm cold... Let go of me for a bit."
After peeling Aisha off, I look at Norn.
She was tightly sealing her lips and greeted me with her jaw facing down.
"...Were you drinking alcohol?"
"Yeah, there was a bit of a celebration."
It was a pretty displeased face.
It doesn't seem like she's just being shy either.
I did hear I was hated, I guess it can't be helped.
And then, from behind Norn,
"Rudeus, it's a been a while hasn't it."
A bald man with a scar on his face was there.
Holding a three-pronged spear, a proud warrior.
With an appearance that hasn't changed since three years prior.
"Yes, it's been a while. Ruijerd-san."
The feeling overflowing from the center of my chest was nostalgia.
The days we three traveled together.
Meetings and separation.
"..."
I wonder what would be good to say.
While I was trying to choose my words, Ruijerd suddenly looked behind me.
"I had heard the information that you married at the Adventurer's Guild, but... it doesn't seem to be Eris."
The one being reflected in Ruijerd's eyes was Sylphy.
She made a surprised face and lowered her head quickly.
"Umm, Rudi. For the time being, how about inviting them in?"
"Ah, that's right. Come inside."
I undid the lock on the house and showed the three inside.
I couldn't have imagined that they'd end up coming with this timing.
It's only been a bit over a month since the letter arrived.
They were far faster than I expected.