The Strongest Onmyoji and the Shikigami With AI are Unparalleled in Another World ~ A Second Life Properly Enjoyed Using Artificial Intelligence ~ - Chapter 33

I returned home and spent time lazing around in my room.

“So bored…”

There’s nothing to do.

It’s not even noon yet, but since work finished early today, I have half a day with nothing to do.

More than that, I have nothing to do for the whole day tomorrow either.

“What did you do when you had nothing to do?”

AI-chan, who was reading a book borrowed from Natalia on the bed, asked.

“Go to the temple or copy sutras… What else?”

Since I’m erasing the familial aspects, my memories aren’t stable.

“Tonight, I’ll process it, but I think your memory will be a mess for a while. It’ll settle down eventually, though…”

“Should I just erase it all?”

“How about no? That would be a bit much, erasing everything, including the jutsu?

I don’t want that.

This world has monsters and requires strength.

“Well, forget it. AI-chan, want to play chess?”

I can make some pieces if needed.

“I’m fine with that, but I don’t recommend it. I am your skill and artificial intelligence. No matter how strong you are, you’ll never beat me. Of course, if you command me to, I’ll lose gracefully.”

Boring…

“No thanks. I wonder what Natalia and Alice are doing?”

“Natalia enjoys reading, so she’s probably reading. Alice said she’s going out.”

They each have something to do.

“What should I do? Should I wander around the town?”

“I think that’s a good idea. But how about doing it tomorrow? Let Natalia and Alice guide you.”

I’ll ask them later tonight.

We’re probably going to have dinner together anyway.

As I’m considering borrowing a book from Natalia, a knock sounds at the door.

“Hmm?”

“Sorry to bother you. Can I have a moment?”

A voice comes from outside the room.

But it’s not Natalia or Alice.

In fact, it’s a male voice.

“Who could it be?”

I get up and head towards the door, opening it.

Standing there is a man taller than me, looking a bit troubled.

“Um, who might you be?”

“Sorry for the sudden visit. I’m Clive, a member of this clan.”

Ah, another adventurer.

“I see. I’m Yuuma, who has been here since the day before yesterday.”

I’ve stopped giving my last name.

It’s confusing because my last name comes first, and explaining it is a hassle.

Besides, people in this world don’t often use last names.

“Yeah, I’ve heard about you from Natalia. Nice to meet you from now on.”

“Likewise. Sorry for not greeting you sooner.”

Actually, I should have been the one to greet him.

“No, don’t worry about it. Can I have a moment?”

Clive gestures for me to follow him, so I step out of the room.

Naturally, AI-chan didn’t come along… she must be continuing her reading.

“What’s up?”

“Let’s go over here.”

Following Clive as he walks, we reach a corner of the entrance area where sofas are arranged in each direction.

“What’s this?”

“It’s a place for meetings and such. Well, it’s a space for socializing. Feel free to use it.”

“I see…”

With that said, I sit down on one of the sofas, and Koma-chan, who was sleeping on another sofa, comes over to me.

“What’s wrong?”

I ask, and Koma-chan puts his head on my thigh and starts dozing off while wagging his tail.

He’s just like a dog.

“Never mind. So, what did you want?”

I ask Clive while petting Koma-chan.

“No, about that dog. Is it okay if it’s referred to as Yuuma’s dog?”

“Well, that perception works. The girls are fond of it, so I can’t just get rid of it.”

When I arrived home and tried to get rid of him, he looked so sad that I couldn’t bring myself to do it. I thought about making him a guard dog or leaving him at the entrance, but he seemed to dislike that idea too, so I let him wander around in the entrance area. Then he ended up sleeping on the sofa. He’s quite the free-spirited dog.

“I see… he seems well-behaved, so it’s fine to keep him. But what does he eat?”

Huh?

“Eat?”

“You know, food? I’m the one who prepares meals, but what should I do about the dog’s food?”

Ah, this person must be the one in charge of the kitchen that Natalia and the others mentioned.

“So you’re the one who cooks… I always felt bad about it. I was worried that as someone from another world, my taste buds might not agree, but the food was incredibly delicious.”

“Thanks. And thanks for the big boar meat yesterday. The others were grateful too.”

“Well, that’s good to hear. About the money, though…”

“Oh… Natalia gave it to me.”

Just as I thought…

“When I first arrived, I didn’t have any money. But I have some now, so I’ll pay for myself.”

“I see. And what about the dog’s food?”

Even if you mention food, shikigami don’t need to eat anything.

“He doesn’t really need it…”

As I said that, Koma-chan looked up at me, his tail that had been wagging now drooping.

“Do you want to eat?”

As I asked, his tail began to wag energetically again.

Why is that?

Could it be that both him and Crow-chan have some form of consciousness?

That wasn’t the case before…

“Sorry. Just give him some leftovers. I’ll pay for it.”

“Got it. Let’s do that then. Also, Yuma, is there anything you don’t like?”

Things I don’t like…

Vegetables?

But they tasted good with dressing.

“I’m not really sure, so just make something random. I’ll let you know if I don’t like it.”

“Oh, right. You’re from another world. Understood. I’ll be in the kitchen or room 202 on the second floor, so just come find me.”

Come to think of it, I’ve never been to the upper floor.

“Is your room on the second floor?”

“Yeah. The second floor is the guys’ space, and the girls are on the third. Yuuma’s in a guest room on the first floor, but you never come up to the second floor?”

Second floor…

“Sorry, but in my previous life, the house was a single-story, so I prefer the first floor. Upstairs makes me feel uneasy.”

It seems like earthquakes aren’t common around here, but you still need to evacuate quickly if one comes.

“I see. Cultural difference, huh… Got it. Also, lunch is coming up soon, what should we do?”

“Alice… isn’t here. Could you ask AI-chan in mine and Natalia’s room to bring it here? I’m kinda stuck.”

Koma-chan had completely fallen asleep on my legs.

Even though there’s no need for him to sleep…

“Natalia and the little one… got it.”

Clive nodded with a smile as he looked at Koma-chan, then went somewhere.

Afterwards, I had lunch with AI-chan and Natalia. In the afternoon, I spent time reading the book I borrowed from Natalia. Then, for dinner, Alice came back, and the four of us ate together. They said they would guide us around the town the next day, so I went to bed early that day.