Category: Seeking Out My Mother in Another World

A peaceful afternoon had cast a calm, relaxing air over the Hatano household. The sound of Mint playing outside with Chocola and Pochi.  The faint rustle of pages as Mother read her book.  And Karen, sprawled lazily across the sofa, fiddling idly with my hand. Wait… Karen?  She was pinching my index finger, stroking my…

「This tempura is delicious. It has such a fragrant aroma and a subtle bitterness to it.」  「Viole-sama, try this ohitashi next. I made it myself.」  「Oh my! All by yourself, Karen? Without Sui’s help? That’s impressive.」  「Not just me. Mint helped too. Right, Mint?」  「Uuuu! Mother, Mint sprinkled sesame seeds on ohitashi!」  「Well, well. In…

Spending a few days doing absolutely nothing seems to have reset something inside me. The world crisis in the Elf Nation of Alfheim, the situations with Alice-san, Color-san, and the others, father’s first death anniversary, and the whole mess with Karen and Dolce-san’s forced engagement—it seems I was more mentally drained from it all than…

Volume 11 – Gentle Days Go By  Chapter 60 – The Scenery We Take for Granted It’s fully spring now.  As the season that begins the cycle of the year, it feels like a fresh start.  With Sidera’s “Snowmelt” festival behind us, there’s a sense of closure, and the sunny weather has become more noticeable.…

And so, the delightful time passed by.  「Hey, hey, Karen-chan, want some wine?」  「Hmm, just one glass…」  「Karen-san, you’re not good with alcohol, so take it easy, alright?」  「Well, just because she’s weak doesn’t mean she dislikes it, right? Even if she gets wasted, she’s got Sui to take care of her.」  「Karen, drink slowly,…

By the afternoon, the gathering had erupted into a full-blown celebration.  In a private room on the second floor of Skylark Pavilion, everyone was waiting. Berde-san, Schnei-san, Lila-san, Tomoe, Novium-san, Spurdia-san, Noah, and Parker-san—all had made time in their schedules to join us. Despite their individual commitments, they chose to spend this moment with us. …

The streets were bustling from early morning, and as noon approached, the festive atmosphere and the clamorous calls of vendors transformed the scene into a lively spectacle.  Of course, this was nothing like the “crowds” Alice Watanuki—a.k.a. Alice Athenak—remembered from her distant homeland of Japan. It wasn’t comparable to the images of Harajuku’s Takeshita Street…

Walking through the bustling streets, Karen and I held hands. It wasn’t until we bought some candied fruit that I realized—this was a date.  「Hey there, young man, you and your cute girlfriend seem to get along well. Here’s a little extra on the house.」  The vendor added two small candies to our purchase with…

After much discussion, we decided that on the first day, Mother and Mint would go, while Karen and I would attend on the second. Chocola, as an exception, would participate for the entire duration.  「You’re everyone’s guardian, aren’t you?」  「Bark!」  Mother and the others planned to meet up with Grandma Seralinde and spend the day…

When we returned from our walk, everyone was already awake, so we sat down for breakfast.  After the meal, the day unfolded in a leisurely fashion. We had plenty of food stocked up—in fact, the icehouse still held a significant amount of meat that needed to be dealt with first. For the time being, there…

Chapter 59 – The Seasons Turn After a sound sleep, I woke up feeling refreshed.  Maybe it was because most of the troubles surrounding Alfheim had been resolved, or perhaps the milestone of a full year since returning to this world had given me a renewed outlook. It might simply have been the gentle warmth…

「Indeed, your petition has been duly heard. We shall convey it to the relevant parties. However, they seem to favor avoiding fanfare. Do not place too much hope in the outcome.」  The faint fatigue in Queen Fauntia’s voice was evident as she recited what had become a rote response.  King Shaps, seated on the throne,…

The lively dinner eventually came to an end.  Mint and the fairies, likely tired from all the excitement, soon grew drowsy. Mint retired to her bed in the garden, while the fairies returned to their realm, the Tir na Nog. With the children gone, the living room grew noticeably quieter, allowing us to breathe out…

Before long, dinner was ready.  The table was adorned with hamburg steak curry, salad, and a selection of prepared side dishes and pickles. Once everyone was gathered, we said in unison, ‘Itadakimasu’.  「Mmmmmm—!!」  The first voice to echo through the living room belonged to Alice-san, who groaned in delight after taking her first bite of…

「Wow, I mean… it’s really turned into a forest, hasn’t it? And right in the middle, there’s this lone Japanese-style house. It’s such a strange sight in so many ways.」  Alice-san, who had come to our home via 『Tír na Nog』, looked out over the surrounding forest from the garden, speaking with a sense of…

Chapter 58 – Peacefully, toward the future.  After my father’s first death anniversary, I decided to adjust to the rhythms of this world. No longer clinging to specific dates, I began marking occasions broadly by the seasons.  But when I glanced at the calendar, the miraculous coincidence was impossible to ignore.  March 21.  Exactly one…

And so, the day came for us to leave the Elven Nation of Alfheim.  We returned to the same North Barrel port where we had first arrived. The sky was clear, the breeze warm—a perfect day for flying. Hajime-san, Emishi-san, and the Ejetia twins had come to see us off.  「Thank you for coming all…

After spending a night at home, we returned once more to the Elven Nation of Alfheim.  On the way back, we stopped by Sidera. It had been about ten days since we last saw Mint, Pochi, and Grandma. Though our stay was brief, only a few hours, I caught Mint as she dashed toward me,…

In this world, the concept of “anniversaries” seems to hold little weight.  Holidays, of course, but also memorial days—such as the anniversaries of a loved one’s passing.  Here, it’s customary to remember such occasions seasonally, celebrating or offering condolences when the thought comes to mind. For instance, my birthday is April 20th, but last year…