110 Kings Castle Walk "Luri Earthnote" (1/2)

--That day. In the vastness of the Colosseum, I just stared.

The blade wielded to reap a life.

The spirit of the clash is the intensity of trying to defeat the opponent.

And yet, for some reason...

He didn't seem afraid.

On the contrary, he seemed to be enjoying himself.

I had a vague feeling that I didn't want it to end, though my heart was not yet mature enough to put it into words.

I wanted neither of them to lose.

”Meido.

I guess that's why.

After it was over, I ran towards the other person instead of the young man I knew.

I didn't know why.

But I thought his sword was saying something. I thought he was lamenting.

I don't want it to end. I don't want it to end. --You don't want it to end here.

Oh. I want to. I want to do it.

”Well...

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few things to do.

But the still boiling emotions in the back of his eyes could not be hidden.

Ruri couldn't understand most of the feelings that went into that fighting sword.

I can't allow myself to be even halfway close to her. I know.

But...

I think of the heat rising in his eyes.

The only thing Ruri could think of in her short life experience that would make them pop was a fireplace.

I wonder if a fireplace that's been filled with pine cones for a long time would do that. Or so she thought.

The fire hasn't gone out yet. And yet, a strong feeling of sadness fills me, as if the festival is over.

Only his eyes were telling me that it couldn't end like this.

So...

”You did your best.

I told him.

It's over. It's over. But it was great.

It's not the best way to say it, but I'm sure it got through to him.

--It's over, it's true.

It's true that it's over. But one ending doesn't mean the whole thing is over.

I'm sure that's what Ruri wanted to tell him.

What do you want most?

For him, it's something to look forward to.

Then let's continue this fight. Next time, we'll win.

Ruri, I'm waiting. I'll wait for you. Let's beat Brother Foo together.

”Haha!　That's great!

I don't know why Ruri was so invested in this young man.

I don't know why she wanted to take down her close friend Futa with her.

But...

I'm sure that's what Futa, the Barrier Reef and Ruri want.

I'm sure that's the future Futa, the Barrier Reef and Ruri want.

--King's castle, Futa's private room.

”Hey, Brother Fuu.

”Hmm?

I'm not sure what to make of this.

It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

In both hands, she is holding a familiar ...... sign.

I'm not sure what to do.

......

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

Who taught you that?

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

She thought for a moment.

”Well, a woman has a secret ...... boy .......

I see.

I'm pretty sure it's her.

”That's ridiculous. ......

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

It's been a while since Barrier Reef's return.

His promise to Wind was over, and he had no reason to keep Ruri.

However, that doesn't mean that the relationship has been severed, and there are still times when I show up to play, like today.

On such days, Corona and Wind usually drop her off and pick her up, but lately she has been coming by herself more and more often.

According to Pasta, it is a wonder that a six-year-old cannot walk alone in the capital.

Even though Pasta was a Spartan, Futa thought that was a bit of a stretch, but later he found out that he had a proper escort.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

I remember letting out a sigh of dismay at the same old pasta.

”So, what do you want me to do?

”Well... I'd like to talk to you.

Okay. If it's okay with you.

Talk.

He sat her down on the bed, holding her by the sides, and she sat down on the side chair.

He sat down on the side chair and wondered what was wrong with Corona.

She's usually playing with Ruri - or should I say, playing with Ruri - but she's not here.

Concluding that she would be back soon, Futa turned to face Ruri.

”So, what's the story?

”Well, ......, do you fall in love?

That's the story. ....... A girl would be more suitable than me.

I'm sure you're not the only one.

Maid. Short torso. That's it.

I'm sure you'll be able to talk to her better if she has a maid or a chambermaid to take care of her.

I'm sure you're not the only one.

”Hmm, I want you.

”That's... I don't know why.

I want my brother!

All right, all right.

After being told that much, Futa could not deny it.

It was a great honor to have been chosen as the one to talk to.

”So, why don't you tell me?

”Hmm. Well... Ruri, when your brother Fou and that brother were fighting... It was so much fun.

That brother-- Oh, Ocean.

Ocean?　Not the barrier reef?

Huta nodded, recognizing that he was probably talking about the Barrier Reef.

”Ah, ......, yes, Bariin Bariin.

I'm not sure what to say. You went to Bari's brother rather than Fuu's brother, right?

Yeah. ...... It's a little sad to hear you say that, but I was happy at that time.

What?　....... And I wondered why.

Oh.

Is this love?

Hmm... ...... wait.