Seiju no Kuni no Kinju Tsukai

Asked a member of the Knights of the Holy Trees to let him through, Ray Sitnos entered Isla Horn's modest room.

Ira laughed and greeted me with a wave of good luck.

Ray smiled back not to worry too much.

"That was a shame, finals."

"Yeah. Ah - you win, Ray"

"Ha, thanks. Has Crohiko arrived yet?

"Yeah. I went to Cecily's a while ago."

"Oh well."

The modem was quiet.

The hustle and bustle of the crowd arrived over the door, but it seemed like a very distant sound.

When I saw it, the sword Ira used in the final was on the wall.

Ray stood in front of Ira, who sat in a bench in silence.

Ira keeps her mouth in the form of a laugh, lowering her gaze.

"Ray...... Atashi, you worked hard, didn't you?

"Good luck with that. As my best friend, I'm proud."

There is a shadow on Ira's face.

"... Atashi, regret"

"Yeah."

Poop, and a droplet fell on Ira's shoe toe.

You can play droplets on the toes of one shoe after another.

Polo and tears were pouring out of Ira's eyes.

I guess I was in tears in front of Crohiko, who came to see me, because I couldn't recognize the traces of tears.

It's about Ira.

In front of him, I've always been determined to smile.

"That's okay, Ira."

Ray gently held Ira against his chest.

Try to be guided, and Ira will nod her face to her chest.

There's no way I won't regret it.

Until the victory, it was another step.

I would have liked to show it to Crohiko.

Look to win.

That was her wish.

Still, I have to tell you.

"Ira fought fine. Nobody complains. If the Horns say anything, I'll bust your ass."

In her chest, Ira shook her head.

What does it mean "probably"?

"You regretted it."

Probably.

Didn't I regret it?

So, what is Ira so sad about?

With a faint voice, Ira said.

"Atashi, pity me"

"Pity? What are you talking about? I don't feel sorry for you. There's nothing to be proud of, nothing to be sorry for."

I'll stroke Ira's head.

But when Ira snorted, she shook her head again.

Tears haven't stopped yet.

Ray wondered as he learned the warmth of tears in his chest.

What are you so sad about?

What the hell is making her feel sorry for?

"Atashi -"

I showed my crying face and Ira hugged me to Ray.

"I let Krohiko apologize..."

"Oh, I apologize...?

Ray eats face to face.

Not so good, I can't see the story.

"What do you mean?

In the meantime, Ray decided to wait until Ira settled down.

That's how when Ira settled down, she asked again why.

If you ask, Ira lost in the final because Crohiko taught her a different sword than the one to win the game.

Crohiko said she was sorry about that and came to apologize.

I see, and Ray was convinced.

What do you two want to talk about alone was that story?

Nevertheless, I think.

With a merciful face, I now rub Ira's back, sitting next to her bench and rinsing her nose.

"I can't believe Ira was the one who was most sick... Crohiko is a sinful man, too"

"Gu... Ku, Krohiko isn't bad...?

"I said I know. But I don't think Ira cares that much either..."

"... I understand the cause. Because Atashi relied too much on Krohiko... and I think that's where Cecily and I were headed."

"What were you aiming for?

"Atashi wanted to be a crohiko. But... I think Cecily was aiming to stand next to Crohiko."

It looked similar and there seemed to be a big difference there.

Ira, who wanted to be Crohiko, approached the sword of Sagara Crohiko.

Cecily, who wished to stand next to Crohiko, found Cecily Arklite's own sword.

Perhaps it is the sword produced from itself that will eventually raise the armament.

Pom, and slap Ira on the back.

"Hih!?

"Then instead of being apologized to by Crohiko this time, Ira has to brush her own sword to get compliments."

".................. yeah"

The true brightness finally returns to Ira's expression.

I think it's faster to get back on your feet these days.

In short, you must have gotten stronger mentally as well.

"By the way, Ira"

"Hmm?"

"Still to Crohiko, won't you confess?

"Come on, come on - what are you saying!? Ray!"

"Is that it? When the Holy Martial Arts Festival was over, you were going to, weren't you?

"That's because... when I won, I made up my mind"

"What? Can't you be a semi-finalist?

"No! If I won, I'd have decided!

"Oh..."

Ray lowered his voice.

"Hmmm, like it was a shame... rather, like this was a good idea..."

I don't even know if Ray will succeed.

I just don't feel like it's time yet.

Do you know where God is?

"Oh, that's the kind of ray-"

"See?"

"At all, su, I don't listen to people I like. Huh!?

"What, me? Hmm, I see... more of a mistress than a decent relationship?

"No, no, no! That's not true! I hear a lot of boys are admiring Ray!?

When Ray gracefully missed his gaze, he jiggled his lateral hair dripping with his fingers.

And say it deliberately.

"I see... the sword and the ritual, because I'm your lover"

"I've known you for years, but that's totally my first ear! It's not convincing!

"Hmm... so let's just say crohiko?

"I don't care if Atashi asks me! I don't think that's a good idea, either!

"Haha, I don't think Ira is the same person who fought a spectacular battle in the final."

"Oh, Ray! That's how you always make fun of one like it's good -!

Pokka, Pokka, I'm going to slap you, Ira.

Ray snapped in his heart, smiling at Isla like that.

- Thank you so much, Ira.