BOOK☆WALKER Limited Special Short Story: Iris’s Place of Peace

“Hehe. This city sells some pretty interesting magic items.”

During our journey toward the Demon Lord’s castle, Iris nodded with satisfaction at the selection in the town we’d stopped in.

Being from a commoner background, this was far more enjoyable than being at the royal castle where everyone discriminated against her. And the comrades she traveled with... well, she didn't exactly hate them.

And...

“I wonder if Kamiya would be happy if he saw this?”

Iris smiled as she watched a witch doll move on its own after being infused with mana.

A Hero from another world, the target she was supposed to seduce. But now, he was more than that. When he fought, he was a little... just a tiny bit cool. And he was a boy who shared her passion for magic items.

It was fun looking at magic items with him, and she enjoyed hearing stories about his world. Having finished her shopping, she decided to head to his room.

“Kamiya, are you there?”

She knocked, but there was no answer. Come to think of it, she remembered him saying he was going out to buy supplies with Cecilia.

Feeling a bit restless at the thought of the two of them shopping together, she noticed the door was unlocked.

“How careless...”

Fortunately, the party's valuables were managed by the travel-hardened Cecilia, so it was probably fine. However, while this town was okay, the public safety in some places was nonexistent.

“Well, I guess he’s just not used to things since he’s from another world... I’ll give him a lecture when he gets back.”

Using that as an excuse, she entered Kamiya’s room. It wasn't like she was planning to do anything weird.

She was just keeping watch in case someone broke in before he returned. Plus, she was a bit curious about what a room occupied by a boy his age looked like.

“Though, he’s only stayed here for one day. It’s not much different from my room...”

Muttering this, she sat on the bed. A faint scent of Kamiya wafted up. In this world, unless it was a luxury inn, sheets weren't washed every day.

Therefore, these were the sheets Kamiya had slept in last night.

“Somehow, this scent is really calming...”

Iris plopped down onto Kamiya’s bed. Remembering the time he had held her inside the tent, she couldn't help but smirk.

“Just for a little bit... just a little bit...”

Of course, the proud Iris could never bring herself to say she wanted to be pampered by Kamiya. Her acting all spoiled in the Magic City had only been because her magic had gone haywire.

That was likely why she took this chance to sprawl out on the bed.

“Hehe. This is bliss... I know I need to be more honest...”

She knew Fiona and Cecilia had been closing the distance lately. Well, he was cool when he fought, and he had his kind moments, so she could see why they were attracted to him.

But Iris couldn't take that final step. She knew she had to, but her guilt held her back.

“I wonder what Kamiya would do if he found out my secret...”

Iris’s mutterings faded into the air... and eventually, a cute snoring could be heard.

It goes without saying that a huge commotion ensued when Kamiya returned from shopping and let out a shout of surprise... leading to a bashful Iris unleashing her magic in a panic.