Because it was a slow period, there was no one around this time. After finishing his ramen, Mirai did not leave immediately. Instead, he remained in his seat to rest. The owner and Ayame naturally would not chase him away.
"Whose song suddenly came riding on the wind, Making people want to sing along.
Not a single word above or below.
This was the only one.
The clattering sound traveled mile after mile.
Whenever you secretly missed me.
..."
Mirai propped his cheek up with one hand while rhythmically tapping the table with the other. He hummed a popular song under his breath, its tinkling melody carrying far and wide.
"Hey, Mirai, what are you humming? It sounds rather cheerful."
Ayame looked at Mirai with slightly shining eyes, unable to hide her surprise.
"Hmm?"
Seeing that Akros seemed to enjoy listening, Mirai could not help but smile. "It's a song sung by a singer from my hometown when I was young."
"Oh, it sounds really nice. It's different from the songs here. The lyrics and melody you hummed feel especially soothing. After hearing it, I don't feel as tired as before."
Ayame said with a smile, even nodding in agreement with her own opinion. She also found Mirai's song very refreshing.
"It's not that exaggerated."
"It really does sound nice. Does it have complete lyrics?"
Akros seemed very interested in Mirai's song and asked with shining eyes.
Seeing how expectant Ayame looked, Mirai sang the full version of the song at her urging.
After hearing it, Ayame's attitude toward Mirai changed greatly, though Mirai was not particularly surprised by that.
Mirai looked at Ayame, his heart stirring as he activated the Favorability System.
As he silently recited the command in his mind, a simple data window suddenly appeared before his