Without You in the Miniature Garden (貴方がいない箱庭の中で) is a special short story given to those who purchased volume 17 of DanMachi in Melonbooks.
Summary[]
The day after the Goddess Festival ended, the Hestia Familia was on their way to the dungeon when Lili suddenly stopped. The Pallum realized that her familia had a terrible balance. Even with Haruhime's level boost they couldn't easily reach the 18th Floor, much less the Lower Floors.
Remembering their alliance with the Takemikazuchi and Miach Familias, as well as the second-class adventurer Aisha, explained how even she had managed to rank up. However, she questioned their motives for going to the Deep Floors instead of returning to the surface.
Even though all of her familia's members were with her, Lili couldn't help but feel like there was a big "hole". As that feeling spread through her body, she heard the voice of an immature adventurer asking her to be his supporter, the words Bell had told her when they met again after he had saved her.
Lili turned to see him, but that had been an illusion, so naturally there was no one there. Her friends asked her if she was okay, with Mikoto asking her why she was crying, but she herself didn't understand the reason. Lili excused herself by saying that some dirt had gotten into her eyes and urged her companions to keep advancing.
However, the feeling in her heart still hadn't disappeared. Lili felt like she was crying because she couldn't find her precious treasure.
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- Translation Blog (credits to Kisaki Tosane)