The police car took the Two-Mix duo back to the concert.
The entire venue was even more excited than expected. Although the concert had been delayed by half an hour, because of the fans' natural devotion to their idols, this delay was easily overlooked once the performance went on with full energy.
"It was indeed well sung."
Ren, who had listened to the entire concert, gave an objective assessment. Both the atmosphere and the quality of the songs were quite good.
Especially the style of the songs stood out.
They leaned toward being passionate, full of personal flair, and matched the popular taste of young people.
"No wonder she became a popular singer. Her standard really isn't bad."
This was the highest praise Ren, who was attending a concert for the first time, could give.
After all, he was not a fan of celebrities, and his understanding of music was only that it sounded good and passed the time. He was not someone with refined appreciation.
"Lord god, do you feel any difference between listening to music at home and at a live concert?"
Shiho asked curiously.
"One is outdoors, the other indoors.
The atmosphere at a concert is stronger, and the mood rises because of the people around. But personally, I don't really like it."
Ren thought for a moment and gave his evaluation, still adding his own perspective.
"I don't really enjoy being in such a large crowd. Compared to concerts, I prefer staying at home, leaning on the sofa, listening to passionate songs while reading a book."
Thinking about his usual routine, Ren knew that crowded concerts didn't suit him. His personality was still somewhat introverted, preferring peace and quiet at home.
"So Lord god was telling the truth."
Shiho confirmed that the Divine Being indeed disliked crowded places.
"I already said so."
"Then when we go out together on weekends, you won't dislike it?"
"Hmm… with acquaintances it's much better. In unfamiliar environments, I don't really like the feeling of too many people gathering."
Ren's aversion to social interaction came purely from his personality.
That was simply how people were in this world. Some were good at socializing, while others preferred to stay in their own space and enjoy solitude.
"How about you?"
"It's fine. But now I'm thinking whether I should play music in the sunroom when I cultivate in the future. Maybe it will have a good effect."
As a Planter, she could not only control plants as her eyes and ears but also sense their thoughts.
Considering that plants needed a suitable growing environment, Shiho felt it might be worth trying to play music in the sunroom.
Ren also understood this method of cultivation.
"In that case, you should start with modifying the soil. For planting, the soil is the most important."
"Of course."
Shiho naturally had to begin with improving the soil, first turning it into something fertile, which was a very important step for planting.
"The villa is ready, and next I'll begin experimenting with some planting.
I'll try growing some edible crops. Would Lord god like to taste them then?"
"As long as they're not strange crops, it's fine."
Ren had meant to agree immediately, but he hesitated. Thinking of a certain Mushroom King's eccentric behavior, his expression became a little subtle.
"Hmm? Are there strange crops?"
Shiho was puzzled by this and became even more interested.
"Lord god, is that something only possible later?"
Ren nodded without denying it.
"That is indeed something that comes later.
You can imagine plant grafting."
Grafting, a method of merging two different plants into one.
"Can you imagine mushrooms nurtured with the flesh and blood of animals?
Or a cow born from rice?"
Shiho's face twitched after imagining it. The thought was indeed bizarre.
But precisely because of that, she became more intrigued.
"Is grafting between plants and animals also possible?"
"As long as it's at the level of life itself, theoretically many incredible things can be done. But such behavior easily makes people lose their rationality, because some species cultivated that way carry strangeness."
"Indeed."
Shiho strongly agreed. This kind of plant-animal grafting completely defied normal evolution.
However, considering that gods existed in this world, there was no longer much need to cling to traditional science.
Use science as reference, set normal standards, and then advance supernatural research.
I'm starting to feel a stronger interest in the abilities that come later.
No wonder the god said this Sequence suited me. It really does.
While they talked, the three had already left the crowded concert hall and stepped outside.
Outside, a light rain was falling.
The weather was much cooler than indoors.
But even after coming out, Ren showed no intention of leaving right away.
The Miyano sisters both knew who Ren was waiting for, so they stayed with him.
Soon, a capable, short-haired woman walked toward them.
"How was the concert?"
Miwako, who had just arrived, immediately focused on Ren.
"The songs and the singer were fine, but I didn't really like the atmosphere outside.
But I still troubled you today, Miwako."
Ren was referring to the kidnapping incident.
Miwako didn't think much of it.
"The situation wasn't too serious. With your help pinpointing their location, I could handle it myself.
But I still need to go make a statement tonight, which will probably take some time.
I was just promoted to Police Inspector recently, so having more work is actually a good thing."
"Still, when the weekend comes, I have places I want to go. I can't show favoritism."
Ren was a little surprised at that.
"You still have weekends free now?"
Miwako's smile turned bitter.
"No. Recently our Police Inspector department also has to join patrols. It seems we don't have enough people, so there are more overtime days on weekends.
But whenever I do get free time, I definitely want to go out and relax."
Saying that, Miwako looked straight at Ren.
"No problem, right?"
"Of course, no problem."
Ren agreed without hesitation.
(To be continued.)