264 Kings Castle Walk "Ayame Walcott" (1/2)

--Inside the castle. Futa's private quarters.

It's been a while since the terrorist attack on King's Landing.

Futa's days were peaceful and fulfilling at the same time.

He has more time to work with Lilac than before.

She held a cooking class with Corona after a long absence to improve her skills.

At the taverna where she is often invited to eat, she enjoys a noisy time, although she feels like she is being left behind.

Occasionally, he and his fake sister talk about the future of sword fighting.

The time that passes like this is so happy for Futa that he doesn't even have time to feel happy.

However, there is one thing that has been troubling him lately.

...... Oh. That's too bad.

”Sorry, I've been away a lot.

That's okay. ...... But what does that mean? Separated ......?

No, it's not that complicated, is it?　...... Wait, it's even more complicated depending on how you look at it. ......?

What?

It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web, as well as to make sure that you're getting the most out of it.

But Pasta-chan is busy, isn't she? It's amazing.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

Pasta-chan (9) is three years older than Ayame.

Futa had heard many girls around her say that they wanted to be like her.

Even now that Hura has rebuilt her own house and they are no longer neighbors, Ayame still visits Futa's room from time to time.

She follows Hura to work and is accompanied by the court mage's ”attendant” to pass the time until she leaves work, but most of the time she comes to Futa's room (because she thinks it's Futa and Pasta's room) to meet Pasta.

But that didn't happen.

She lowers her eyebrows in annoyance, and looks up at Futa as if she has suddenly realized something.

But you're not busy, are you?

But you're not busy.

Why don't you chaperone your sister?

”No, that's the thing.

A very stare pierces Futa's face.

It's really a ”crisis of dignity” situation.

There was no way Futa could come up with a good excuse.

He slumped his shoulders and said the part he could say.

”It's true, I'm not basically his chaperone.

”...... I wonder why?

The way he looks at Futa turns slightly into disappointment.

It's the most pathetic thing I've ever seen.

I'm not sure what to make of that. I'm sure Ayame knows this, too.

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

I'm not sure what to do.

It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life.

But that doesn't mean he's not good enough to say the right things to make himself look good.

--If he was really good at talking, he wouldn't have let Ayame's face get so cloudy.

But still.

”Oh, I see. It's great.

”......?

I don't think of him as a kid.

......!

”So I don't think he's a kid.” - ”?” - ”You don't know that those untruthful eyes can sometimes win great trust unintentionally, and create meaningless misunderstandings.

Oh, really?

Yeah?　Oh, yeah. He's the kind of guy who can put on that show all by himself. Chaperoning me is like overprotecting her.

You're not a kid anymore, are you, Pasta? ......

Yeah, I guess so.

Today, as always, this pimp is unconscious.

I trust him. Well, that's why if you come to this room ...... and you come back, I'll just greet you as my sister.

”Oh, ...... right. And then, Pasta-chan?

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm only coming back when I'm really lonely,...... pasta-chan,.......

”What?

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

He thought back to his own words and reconsidered whether he sounded a little cold towards his sister.

At any rate, he said honestly and sincerely, hoping for some kind of follow-up.

”But he's a girl, you know. He's a girl. If anything happens to him, I'll be there to protect him. I'm confident in my skills, even though I look like this.

”Pasta-chan's brother, ......!

”Yeah, yeah.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

I'm sorry. I almost misunderstood.

What misunderstanding?

I almost thought you were the one who lounges around at home all the time with the money Pasta makes from her job.

”Mmm-hmm.

Sadly, her only misunderstanding was that the money came from a different source.

But yes, when push comes to shove, you have your brother. I hope you keep up the good work, ...... Pasta.

Yes, I do. ......

Thank you, Pasta's brother. Here you go.

A number of flowers bloom softly around her soft smile.

As soon as she handed over the usual ”Here's one for you,” she ran away from the room in a good mood.

Futa, who is left behind, stares at the flowers as they disappear, muttering to himself.