Might
-You entered the eating tournament and won.

Leica
Yes, I remember! The other guy in the finals was a man with a bottomless stomach! You might say, in the end my hungry spirit won-.

Leica
-Che, that's wrong! It was a singing contest!

Might laughed at Leica's disappointment.

Might
I was just joking. I remember perfectly.

Leica
Really... Roughly, that might have been the time Might fell in love with me? Nn?

Might
F, fell in love...!

Leica
Am I wrong?

Might's face was tinged with red very quickly.

Even if he stayed with him a long time, when he spoke with a serious face he couldn't lightly wash it away as usual.

Leica
Heheheh. Besides... It wasn't a victory, it was only a "semi" victory.

Might
Ah...

Leica
Kaa~~h! Now when I think about it, it's regrettable. It was absolutely possible to win an overall victory~~.

Leica spoke with chagrin. If he looked at him, he seemed to have a lot of pride in his singing voice as it was.

Leica
Aren't they holding it again just this year? --That's right, on our way here, let's stop in and visit for awhile. Only, this year I'll aim for the championship-!!

Was the "semi" victory smoldering at the bottom of Leica's heart? It seemed to have ignited his singing spirit.

Leica
No, I have to make up for the loss of last time... Might, this time we should both appear on stage! A duet, duet!

Might
Huh? I can't sing any songs. And that's not even mentioning your skill...

Unexpectedly finding himself being thrown into the fire, Might tried to avoid it somehow.

At that, Leica "Haah"ed, purposely showing a grandiose sigh,

Leica
He~y everyone, did you hear that? I thought that I go through great pains to earn money to feed everyone,

Leica
But Might-onii-chan says he won't cooperate. How cruel~

Might
He, hey, can't you wait for a second!

Though Might tried not to panic all the children were supporters of Leica. Instantly burst into booing.

Might
...Ah, already! I get it. I'll sing. Is it ok if I sing?!

Children
We did it!

Child
I want to eat meat pie!

The children were overjoyed. They clamored as if they'd already brought back the reward money from the championship.

Leica
Oh, right! Our purse is becoming a li~ttle light, so this will be a little job!

Already inside Leica's head, he seemed to have a triumphant air as if he'd won the prize money.

Child
Do your best, Onii-chan!

Leica
Right, and you be a good kid! We'll win the championship and get that prize!

He could make Might sigh.

So the two arrived at the town of the singing competition at last.

It seemed the demon king's threat had left. The town was bustling since they came one year ago.

Street stalls and food carts lined both sides of the main street, and people went back and forth full of energy.

For some reason there was a crowd gathering in the plaza of the town. A man was calling in the center spreading out leaflets.

Man of Calling
-It's a tournament, you have to come tonight for sure! Participants are still being recruited!

Might
Leica, this is perfect.

Leica
Heheh, this year I'll win the championship.

Taking one of the dropped flyers, Might raised an eyebrow.

Leica
Hn? Which-.

Snatching the leaflet, Leica's face trembled.

Written on the event for this year wasn't "Singing Voice Tournament" but "Best Couple Tournament".

Leica
Wh, what?! They can't just change it on me!

Leica held his head, thinking about something.

Might
I guess can't be your singing debut.

Thought he sounded disappointed, he was actually relieved because it ended without him having to duet with Leica.

Leica thought for a little while, but then he clapped his hands and told Might... With a meaningful smile.

Leica
Whaat, it's simple. It would be good if you appeared, too.

Might
C, come, to, the Best Couple Tournament?

Leica
Hey, weren't we the best partners?

He spoke nonchalantly, and with good spirit. While his face unintentionally, Might resisted more.

Might
B, but, I'm sure this is aiming for male and female couples...

Leica
I know that. And if that's the case-.

He had a slightly mischievous smile, and confessed his good idea.

Leica
-You just have to put on female clothing!

Might
Eeh~?! I, I don't like that sort of thing!!

Leica
Why? It'll fit you for sure~~.

Might
You, you think so? ...Hey, no it won't!

Might
...I'm, still, embarrassed.

Leica
Is that so? And I'm not embarrassed at all? If it's you, I don't care how you look.

He made a serious confession nonchalantly. Might was even more cornered.

Might
That's, sly, Leica... If that's the case, why don't you wear women's clothing!

Leica
Might, are you saying that seriously?

Might was pulled into the thought, Leica dressed in women's clothing parading on the stage... That was a scene he didn't want to imagine.

Might
I guess that I am better than you for that, but...

Leica
...Talking like that, you sound mortified. Might, is it that horrible?

Might
Of. Course. It. Is!

Leica
I see... Certainly, they'll be disappointed...

Leica suddenly showed a modest attitude. Looking up at the distant sky,

Leica
Even though I promised we'd win the championship, and bring back the prize money...

Might
Uh...

Leica resorted to dramatic gestures, and his nature loosened. To be honest, Might was weak to this.

But he didn't want to return without buying one new set of clothes as a gift...

Might
...Enough, I get it, I get it!

Leica
I thought you'd say that. I trust you, partner!

Eventually, Leica was able to have his way, and Might was going to disguise himself as a women.

Although he decided to participate, as expected his appearance as it was wouldn't be enough. To get some clothes, they went into a clothing shop.

Not very attached, Leica decided after only seeing two or three sets of clothes on something fitting.

Might
Leica, are you going to be more serious when you choose?

Leica
Whaat, if the materials are good then anything I wear should be fine.

While he was stunned that Leica said that for himself,

Might
(Surely, he thinks he'll look good no matter what he wears.)

After he murmured it unintentionally, Might was relieved that Leica wasn't listening.

Leica
Come on, your clothes are essential.

A man that seemed to be the store keeper approached Leica, who seemed to be looking for particular women's clothes.

Shop Keeper
Welcome. Is it a present for a lover or something else?

Leica
Yeah, well, something like that.

At Leica saying that so calmly, Might unintentionally blushed.

Might
(L, lover...)

The shop keeper also thought it was strange for a moment, but he was indeed a professional that didn't show it.

Leica
Hey Might, which is good?

Might, who was a little dizzy for a bit, looked at the row of clothing a little puzzled.

Might
A, any one if fine.

Leica
Don't say that. Isn't there one you like at all?

Might
But...

Leica
I see... Then how is one like this?

Without mistake Leica pointed at one that had lace and frills... A young lady's dress.

Might
Uwah Leica... You have bad taste.

Might thought he'd seen an unexpected side of Leica.

Leica
Really? Hmmm, because I don't know what makes it good. Well then, this one?

Might
Anything is fine already...

Leica
What are you saying, victory hangs on this. Good, how about this!

Might
...That's no better than this one.

He presented one dress confidently. It seemed to match Might's short build. ...Apparently Might's sense of taste seemed to be better.

Leica
...So you're not a little interested? Well, why don't you try this on?

Might went into the dressing room.

After a little while, Might finished changing clothes and came out.

Might
...How is this?

Leica
It looks like the clothes for a packhorse driver.

Might
What, that's~!

Leica
I'm praising you. It's cute. Let's blow this joint already.

Might
S, stupid... But Leica... That...

Might mumbled.

Might
I don't have anything that would pass for women's underwear...

Leica
What are you saying, we have to be thorough!

...Eventually, Leica was able to have his own way by insisting.

Leica usually seemed rough and solid, but he fussed so over the curious Might.

And finally the best couple tournament began.

Only participants were there, and all the couples waiting were handsome men and beautiful women.

Seeing all the men and women, Might became a little nervous.

Might
(We're far from the championship... I'll probably be exposed...)

Leica gently places his hand on the nervous Might's shoulder.

Leica
Well, don't worry. It's good to have self-confidence.

Even though they were casual words, but somehow when Leica said that Might felt peace in his heart.

Before long they heard the chairman call their names to go on stage.

Chairman's Voice
Now, our next couple! Leica-san and Mai-san!

Leica
Osshaa! Let's go, Mai!

Might
(B, but Mai?)

In his ear, Leica whispered something to the confused Might.

Leica
(If I didn't change it you'd probably be exposed as a man. More than that, come on! The stage is waiting!)

Leica escorted the confused Might by the hand.

Not a single person was suspicious of the couple.

Because it seemed like there was a gallant young man and cute young lady, no different than the others.

Marveling voices filled the seats. The men were enchanted, and there were even women glaring enviously.

Leica lavished the spectators with a bright smile. As expected, his command of this place was good.

In contrast, the innocence of Might as he stared at Leica with flushed cheeks was truly sweet.

Requesting some words from the chairman, Leica spoke.

Leica
I love you, Mai!

Leica said that without any sort of hesitation, and Might looked down, at a loss for words.

Even though they returned to the line of participants, the spectator's eyes were glued to Leica and Might.

After a few hours, the form of the two winners entered the town to be hand the prize.

However, in the face of average handsome men and beautiful women, they won the championship in the Best Couple tournament.

Leica
Wahaha, everyone must have been surprised by our beauty.

Might
Oy, I'm going to die of embarrassment!

On the way back to the inn, the night wind hitting Might's face caused his cheeks to flush easily with a burning feeling.

Leica
Even if you say that, you weren't as unhappy as you act are you?

Might
That's enough... Let's hurry back to the inn.

Leica
Hey, Might... Why don't we go on a moonlit date while were all dressed up like this?

He took Might's hand again as he whispered.

Might
Eh? I don't want to!

Leica
Why?

Might
Why, how... It's embarrassing enough as it is!

Even though Might shook his head vigorously, Leica held his hand tighter.

Leica
Whaat, you aren't happy like this- Look!

Suddenly Leica tugged on his arm, and Might staggered unintentionally.

Might
W, wait, Leica? E, enough! You're so pushy~.

Guided by Leica, they took a night stroll in their stage costumes. Until they walked hand in hand, they hadn't seen much of the town.

Leica
Hey, we seem like a great match. Look, everyone is turning to admire you.

Might
Tha, that's enough! Let's hurry back!

Even though he disliked it, Might was glad that he could hold hands like a normal couple.

On the way back to the inn, on purpose he took a wrong turn and went a roundabout way... It was Leica's secret.

When they returned to the inn it was already late into the night.

Might
(Ah, that was so embarrassing... But, it was a little fun...)

Suddenly Leica hugged Might tightly from behind.

Might
Wa, wait a second, Leica?!

Leica
...It's already too late.

Might
Eeh?!

Leica
I can't be patient any longer. Might, I want you right now. Really... This is your fault...

Might
Wh, what do you mean by that!

Leica
You look so good in those clothes, Might, because you're so cute...

While engraving kisses at the nape of Might's neck, he unfastened Might's outer garment.

Might
Leica?! Ah, st... Don't do that, in a place like this...

Leica
I've held it until we got here... Or is outside better?

Might
That's not it... Besides, it's unpleasant as it is...

Leica
Isn't it ok like this...

Though how Leica's voice was different than normal puzzled him, Might wasn't able to fight the pleasure rising up.

Might
Hah... Nn... When I look like this... it's so...

As Leica's overbearing caresses skillfully teased him, suddenly a question boiled up.

Might
(Leica... is this what you did... with your old partner?)

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