Translated by Jyzciel

It's now my 17th day of rural life.

I've now returned to my original world. The view from the veranda remains unchanged, yet it feels different.

Because the television is reporting today's news as usual... I can't help but feel a bit like Urashima Taro.

**TL: Urashima Taro is a fisherman who saves a turtle, then the turtle takes him to a dragon place and returns to his old world, just like the MC. When she mentions about the news tv, it relate to Urashima as he returns he become an old man after staying for a bit in the Palace, where she feels that she's back, 'it's the real world'**

((Oh, that actress got married.))

((The new item at that burger joint looks innovative...))

Maybe I should try one of those now that I'm back here. On the other hand... Chronos briefly crossed my mind.

I hope Chronos is okay... He didn't come every day, but I hope he didn't panic when he went to our usual meeting spot and found our house was gone...

I remembered the earnest look he gave me on the last day we met.

Going to a different world was sudden, and returning was just as sudden. My Dad also said he didn't know the time intervals. I might not be able to return for many years...

It works the other way around too.

I could stop living in this house, but deep down, I might not have any other choice but to live here.

I should tell my return to my Dad and Mom for now. Their response was simply a cheerful "Welcome back." But they must have been worried after all.

In the afternoon, my brother came over with a bunch of clothes, along with the usual cosmetics, rice, and even the new item from that hamburger shop.

They must have sent him to check on me.

"So, you went to another world?" He asked, while grinning and petting a Kuro-mame.

"Yeah, I did."

"I'm so jealous. I wish I could have gone... I wanted to meet cute maid girls with animal ears and all."

"....." I gave him a disapproving look.

"Could you please stop looking at your brother as if I'm a big pervert peron?"

"Well, there were indeed some beast people." My brother's eyes sparkled.

"But they were all handsome guys. The rest were little girls and married women."

"What's with those choices? Those two are definitely off the table." My brother laughed heartily.

"But, I'm relieved to see you're doing better than I thought." he added, probably genuinely concerned in his own way.

From there, I went back to our family home in my brother's car, with Kuro-mame and Kinako included.

My 18th day in the rural life, I returned to my family home. I thoroughly enjoyed the city once again.

I had lunch with friends, went shopping, watched a movie, and later had some drinks at a stylish bar.

My friend was excited about how cool the bartender was, but as someone who had developed a resistance to handsome men due to Chronos and the others, it all seemed rather dull.

What should I do? Chronos and his companions have set the bar so high in terms of looks that I can't seem to get interested in real-life guys. This could be a problem... It's a pretty serious case, I think. I sighed quietly to myself.

Day 19 in my family's home. I had a meeting with some business associates. I received a few work offers, so I'm planning to start on them promptly.

After that, I wandered around the city, buying various knick-knacks and accessories and taking a break in a café.

That night, my whole family had a meal together for the first time in a while. As expected, my mother's home-cooked dishes were delicious.

For some reason, Mom handed me two brand-new aprons with a smile. How did she know I had been cooking so much?

Later, since I had been curious for a while, I asked my mother about the time she met the Fairy Queen.

"She was a very beautiful lady. I wonder if she's still alive. If you ever meet her again, please give her this." My mother said, handing me a set of a hundred sheets of origami paper.

"Why origami paper?"

"We played together and folded cranes. She really liked it. We made a promise to exchange origami paper if we ever met again. So, you should give this on my behalf." As she remembered, my mother had a nostalgic expression on her face, smiling as she gazed into the distance.

The 20th day, I'm still in my family's home.

I've packed up the apartment where I used to live on my own. I sold the unnecessary furniture and appliances at a recycling shop and got rid of a lot of other household items.

I planned to take the things that were still usable to the countryside house. Looking at the now empty room, I felt a bit of loneliness but also a sense of clarity.

After that, I went to a certain tool street to acquire the latest cooking utensils and bought a large quantity of simple lunchboxes.

I tried to purchase items made of natural materials as much as possible. Bringing plastic materials into that world still felt awkward.

I bought things like bamboo baskets and wooden bento boxes in bulk, to the point where it might seem like I was dealing with them as a business. For Chronos... huh...

I ended up buying a large, three-tiered bento box for him. It's not like I have a special preference for him... muttering to myself.

The twenty-first day was spent in my family's home.

On this day, I worked on the jobs I had received in the morning. I had an illustration job for a magazine. I sent a rough sketch to the client and started finalizing the details. It seemed like I might get their approval soon.

I also started working on the other two jobs. Before I knew it, it was already midnight...

22nd day I spent in City life.

I worked all day on this day as well. I need to concentrate and get ahead during this opportunity. For some reason, I can't use a PC in that other world...

On this day, I continued to draw illustrations like a zombie.

And now its the 23rd day of living back in the city.

I had a meeting with a client in the morning. We received final approval, so one job was successfully completed.

Even though I have some savings, I still need to work. To do that, I need to maintain connections. Right now, my connections from my time at a certain publishing company are still helpful, but I can't rely solely on that.

However, I wanted to savor a little sense of relief... So, I went out for lunch with a friend. We had tea and enjoyed a pleasant time, then I returned home and started on the remaining work.

I realized that a week had passed since I returned to this world. Time seems to pass quickly in this world.

I'm starting to miss my life in the countryside. With these thoughts in mind, I once again worked through the night.

The twenty-fourth day returning to my home.

I slept in the morning, then had a meeting with a client in the afternoon. One illustration received an 'OK,' but the other one required some revisions in the color department.

However, I received some good news. I got an illustration job for a fantasy-related magazine. The deadline is quite relaxed, with a half-year timeframe. Plus, I have some creative freedom.

I guess this is a good job since I can draw inspiration from what I saw in the other world! As a reward and celebration, I bought a slightly expensive cake on my way home.

The twenty-fifth day I returned to the country side.

My brother drove us to our Grandfather's house. My parents and the black beans came along, of course.

After unloading our belongings and whatnot... I looked out at the courtyard from the veranda. The unchanged view greeted me.

I immediately got back to work, feeling like I couldn't go back to the other world until I finished.

Meanwhile, my Dad and brother were working in the garden, and my Mom was preparing dinner. I managed to get an 'OK' from the client in the late afternoon, and it was a huge relief.

Now, I can go to the other world without any worries! Afterward, we had dinner as a family, and we all stayed overnight here...

Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the other world.

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