'The stars are beautiful, Master. You see, Wrinkle Me and the Mountain Bell constellation are already that close ....... It will be winter when the sandhill crane is finished.

It is indeed a beautiful starry sky. It's not easy to see this kind of thing in Japan. ...... The sky is quite bright with two moons, but it's amazing that it's so bright. --Is that linklemy the name of the moon?

'Yes, my master. Linklemy and Miss Mikandar. --the most famous, most loved, and ...... most hated couple in this world.


　That night when I signed the contract with Etowah, I was facing Deanna in the garden of the mansion as promised.
　Back at the mansion, we all ate the supper Orica cooked for us, watched Orica study Japanese, took a bath, and it was 10pm (late night in the other world's sense) when both Marina and Orica had gone to bed.
　Me and Deanna are in the garden of the house in the moonlight.

　I'm in my loungewear, top and bottom jersey, and it's not an exaggeration to say I'm almost in my nightgown.
　On the other hand, Deanna has her hair completely dry, even though she should have been out of the bath, and is wearing the same white dress she wore when we first met. She must have been wearing a casual sweatshirt from Uniqlo instead of pajamas, but she must have something on her mind. Her platinum blonde hair, which seems to glow by itself in the moonlight, is a sight to behold.


'A couple of moons. They even had names, though I don't know which one is the man and which one is the woman. ...... I wonder if the larger one is a male moon.

　A larger, slightly red moon and a slightly smaller, brighter moon hovered apart in the night sky.

'No, the bigger, redder one is the female moon, Linklemy. The brighter one is the male moon, Miss Mikandar. When Linklemy and Mismikandar are perfectly aligned, a 'Hitotsutsuki' (one moon) occurs. The next Hitotsutsuzuki is a pendulum drop, based on the alignment of the stars. Strong monsters will spring up, so the master might as well stay holed up in his mansion during this period.

　Deanna tells me as she looks up at the moon. They say that the monsters that spring up in the Hitotsutsuzuki are the children of Linklemy and Miss Mikandar. So that's why they're the most hated couple .......

What's the deal with the pendulum drop?

They come two to four times a year, and each time they are different in strength. Because of the movement of the moon and the position of the stars, we know that there are several types of human cranes, and we have a name for each one.

Yeah. So the pendulum swing is the most dangerous of them all?

That's generally true. The weakest monsters are spawned by the -marks of the Channel, followed by the Dusk in time (twilight). The monsters spawned by the -pendulum are the strongest, with the Eight Beads (brave) in between. The frequency is about the same for Mio-tsukushi and Eight Beads. The encounter and the pendulum drop only happen once every few years. Once every few decades, but other sequences are rare.

　I see. Anyway, the upcoming Hitotsutsuki is dangerous. But when the moon and the moon overlap, is that a lunar eclipse caused by the moon and the moon?　I guess it's something like that. It's a bit of a spectacle. I might want to take a picture or something.
　By the way, is there a combination moon or something Rebecca said?

The conjunction of two moons is the state in which two moons are half overlapped. There are two types of moons: the acquai human (ntance) awasetski, in which less than half the moons overlap, and the boy and girl (boy) awasetski, in which more than half the moons overlap. Although this one doesn't cause powerful monsters to spring up like Hitotsutsuki, the frequency of the regular monsters will increase, so you have to be careful with this one.

It's amazing how many names there are for every single thing. Deanna knows a lot of things too.

　I'm interested in something else.
　I wonder if it's universal to think of the stars. I guess there are constellations and astrology and star stories here too. Linkle Me and Miss Mikandar are like Orihime and Hikoboshi, too.
　...... The fact that they are united by a human crane and even have children is pretty direct.

...... I was influenced by the picture books I used to read as a child. It's the story of a great mage in a dreamscape.

　I've heard of the Great Magician of the Dreamscape somewhere.
　When we received the blessing in the temple, the priestess explained to me in a snarky way that he was a famous person who used to be in Elishe.

What is that about?

It's called the 'Trotter', which roughly speaking is more powerful than the ............ pendulum drop and spawns monsters. It's a story about a great mage in a dreamscape who confronts a powerful monster that was created in the past - a dreamscape great mage. ...... It was a treasure of mine, with beautiful pictures and a description of the Hitotsutsuzuki It is.

　A tour of Konoha. I can't tell if they are all fantasy stories or made up stories, or if they are real stories.
　The only thing I know is that the Great Mage of Dreamscape is a real cheat character. The people in this world also like to have me TUEEE.
　Come to think of it, I remember Priestess also said that. There's a legend that the Great Mage of Dreamscape used his unique skills to stop a thousand armies by himself or something like that .......

''I see. I was a bit surprised that Deanna liked that kind of heroic tale.

'Well, uh, yes. That's right: ....... It's also a little different from the heroic tale ...... to be exact. And ...... is more of a story for girls.

　Oh, I guess you could say it's a romanticized book involving the love between Linklemy and Miss Gandhar, star-crossedness and Hitotsutsuzuki and all that.

...... In reality, the Hitotsutsuzuki is an undeniable disaster for people. But the village of the elves is a very spirit-filled place ....... The monster spot itself doesn't exist near ....... Therefore, for me, the Hitotsutsuzuki is ....... Looking back, I can only say that it was really innocent ......

　Deanna looks up at Linklumy, who shines beautifully in the cloudless night sky, and vents as if in repentance.

　According to Ehta's story, it seems that Deanna's "special guidance" has already occurred more than two years ago, so maybe something happened during that time.
　I haven't experienced the Hitotsutsuzuki either, but according to Rebecca's story, there was some amazing monster called "guardian knight's armor" around here that killed 16 people, so I wonder if it's like a countermeasureable tornado occurring simultaneously around the world ......?
　Then, I couldn't say "The moon is beautiful!" in a carefree manner.

I can't help it, can I?　The monsters themselves don't spring up, do they?　Deanna's hometown?

'But I knew a lot about ...... human cranes. And yet I even had a longing for ............ Hitotsudzuki, .......

Why?

　Tanabata is so romantic, I adore it!　I guess it's something like that.
　Deanna almost opened her mouth and closed it again, as if wondering whether to answer or not, then closed her eyes and took a light, deep breath. And then, as if she had decided to, she turned to me.

'So it's ......, er ...... that ......

　Deanna is red-faced and sydromous. She wasn't making up her mind at all!

'Is it really that embarrassing?　Isn't Hitotsutsuzuki, in other words, a love story between Linklemy and Miss Mikandar, and isn't that romantic and longing for it or something?　I wonder if they recognize that kind of thing as embarrassing over here.

　I feel like it's a standard thing for women and children to aspire to that kind of thing on Earth.
　Oh, is it the kind of thing that makes you embarrassed if you're a certain age and say something like "Prince of White Horse"?

　Deanna is having a hard time saying it because she's stammering, so let's change the subject.

By the way, Deanna, how's your guidance?　There doesn't seem to be any movement, but there's been some progress.

'What?　Yes ......, I hope it's ......, which is progressing in some way. ......

It's that vague. That's a tough one, 'special guidance'.

'No, it's not hard, Master. This is kind of selfish of me and ......

　Are you selfish? Well, I'm making you spend a lot of money in support of the Solo family.

I'm going to ask you because this is a good time to ask you, but even with that ...... guidance, you're still going to be a slave to a man you don't know... ...What, you weren't afraid?

　I don't need to tell you now how absolute "guidance" is in this world, but even if it is, it's still not like you're going to be a "slave". It's crazy, to say the least.

'Yes, you're right: ....... It's a secret whether it was 'guidance' to be a slave or not, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't afraid .......

'Really?　I was supernatural from the beginning for that, though. Well, if it was guidance, I guess it was no wonder I was jittery. Anyway, the fact that you were in the position of being supported by the Solo family for guidance and being a slave means that Deanna asked you to become a slave, right?　Then you're pretty sure it was your call to be a slave: ......?　Well, if it's a secret, I don't have to tell you.

It's ............ secret.

　Well, if it's secret, I don't blame you.
　I mean, well, it doesn't matter what's going on there now: ....... In any case, we're talking about the fact that Deanna's "special guidance" is almost finished ...... and it's over.

'And ......, it wasn't even the first time we met in that trading house. I actually watched secretly as the master made good on his promise to Evta in the square. ...... I felt like our eyes met at that moment, but master didn't notice, did he?

　You mean when I did a surprise for the mayor, calling it a gift.

'Hmm?　No, I didn't notice that. The crowds were huge and I was desperate then too, so ......

　And I was a little drunk - or you don't have to say .......

'Yes, I do. Hmph, I'm sure I was blushing and getting flustered and taking deep breaths ....... I was on the edge of my seat as I watched.

'Really?　That's terrible.

　As for me, I thought I could have done pretty well. How could someone who had been living a neat life for so long suddenly do well? .......
　But the reason your face is red is because you were drunk. I won't tell you.

...... But at the end of the day, the mayor and his wife embraced each other, and when I saw their master smiling softly at them, I thought, "I'm sure he'll be fine. This is the man, I thought. ...... This man is the one who is my ............■■■■ because he's ......

　Then, Deanna looks straight at me.

　Hmm?　You seem to have something good to say about it: ......?　
　Only the last word was inaudible. Or, more accurately, it was "not translated".

"I'm sorry, I didn't catch the last thing you said.

'Also, your master is ....... Immediately, he is terrible at teasing me like that. Even this, I was bold enough to say ....... ...... your master!　My!　I said it was ■■■■!　Oh, f*ck it.

　Hush~ Deanna puts her hands on her face and writhes around.
　And I'm a chump. What do we do about this situation?

　Hmmmm. I wonder what it is. From the way the story is told, I wonder if it's ...... "master" ....... It's like a great dominant player. ......
　Well, at any rate, he seems to have taken the plunge and will have to respond to .......

It's a good idea. I'm glad to hear it, Deanna. It's kind of weird that you felt that way when you saw me in that square.

'It wasn't like that, master. It was very, ...... very fine.

　It's a good idea to keep your hands on your cheeks and smile upwards.
　You don't usually make that kind of cute gesture, but you've allowed yourself to be forgiven and then ....... On a beautiful moonlit night like this, strange mistakes can happen!　It's the old saying, "Men are wolves.

'Wow, I'm the only one who's cheating. How was your master ......?　...... Didn't a girl like me with a spirit curse all over her body like this one didn't like ......?　You don't regret it?

　...... You've busted the hardest part of the answer again.

　If I'm being honest, at that time in the trading house, I'm glad I was a more normal elf!　I would have preferred a regular elf! I can't deny that I thought it was a good idea.
　But once I got used to seeing the tattoos (spirit curse or whatever it's called), it kind of didn't bother me anymore, my platinum blonde hair is beautiful, my voice is cute, and I'm .......

'I was definitely gobsmacked at first, though ....... It's mostly thanks to Deanna that I'm able to do this kind of business here now, and it's also how I've gotten to know so many people in this world, because I got to know her. It's weird to say I'm grateful, but ......, I'm really glad I did. If it wasn't for that, I would have dropped out of this world a long time ago.

Yeah, heh. Le Baraka is your guide.

　Guiding ......, huh?

'But ............, for me, it's not about that, it's about Deanna being my (・・・・・) slave (・・・・・・・) with guidance, you know what I mean...' I couldn't divide up .......... ......

　I wasn't going to tell you about this, but it just came out. I'm so effeminate, after all.

'?　What do you mean by that?

'No, ......, elven royalty means that Deanna is like a princess, right? ...... Right now, I'm here because that's how it's unfolding with the guidance, but if you achieve the guidance, or if you get the next guidance, you can't just be a slave in this place forever. It's that ...... sitting-slave thing. ......

　I can't hide it well, and I say it rather clearly. This would be like saying straight up that it's hard because I'm going to be gone eventually.

　And I ...... want Deanna to tell me that I'm not, and that I'm going to be with her forever.
　I'm really ...... really--womanly.

　The achievement of your guidance is abrupt (in the eyes of others). And, moreover, Deanna's "special guidance" is secret in content. It's not at all clear to anyone other than himself under what conditions he will achieve it or enter the next phase of his journey.

　So.
　There is a possibility that Deanna could be gone tomorrow without having achieved her Special Guidance.


'Has your ...... master been thinking like that all along ......?　I heard from Efta that she was an incomparable elf lover, and that's why she only cared about Marina and not me: ......?　And I even said ■■■■. ......

'Half of it might be so ....... Not that I was actually aware of that. So how's that going, Deanna. Is ...... your guidance about to be accomplished?

　Deanna sighed deeply and said with a serious face.

''--Master. I think you have misunderstood me and ......, let me make it clear here. This was my fault for not telling you.

　What's that ......?
　It's a relationship that's only on guidance now. I'm not going to say, "Nipa~*" .......



I, Deanna Luna Arbella, will be by Master's side forever and ever. Of course, if Master dismisses her, that's it, but until that happens, forever (and ever).



　I will always be there for you.
　Deanna, who clearly says so.

　...... What the hell, I was wrestling by myself.


"Ha, ha, ha. Are you going to be here forever, Deanna?

'I am with you all the time. I am ...... a slave to my master.

I see. I was planning to go to the mine district next time, but next time we should go to the lakeside district. Then we'll go to the lakeside district. - That's what I'm talking about.　And now that I'm well-equipped, I'm ready for a little adventure!


　I'm a high elf and she's a princess, so I shouldn't take her too far without permission," he said.

　And that because she's a high elf and a princess, I shouldn't put her in harm's way.

　And she's a high elf and a princess, so I can't fall in love with her.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it," she said with her best smile, removing all the fetters I had unconsciously put on her mind.

'Yes, take me there. It's like a dream to go to see the world with your master. I am sure that even the moon trip as the legend goes is possible with the master.


　Then he grasps my hands as he wraps them around him.


"I know. I mean, a trip to the moon is a dream come true. I'd rather go to Wrinkle Me than Miss Mikandar. Miss Mikandar seems to be hot and ......


　Close enough to talk.


'Ki, we're on the same page, Master. I've been thinking ...... that if I'm going ...... to go to Wrinkle Me, I'd rather go to .......


　Gently touching Deanna's ear.

　Deanna narrows her eyes ticklishly.


'Master: ............'


Diana: ......


　Then he stared into my eyes and whispered to me.



"...... its ...... me and ............ 'forever love' will you swear to me? ......?

　The words had a strange magic to them, and I was like, "Oh, yeah, yeah. ......


　Clank!　Rattle!

Wow! Marina will push you!
It's a bitter pill to swallow. It's a complete failure.

　Marina and Orica stumbled out from behind the barrel.

　That brought me completely to myself.
　Deanna is also poofing away and moping around.

　Are you two debagame ......?　I thought I was completely asleep already, but nothing at this time .......


"Yes. Marina and Orica. Come over here and sit down. How long have you been watching this?

'Ugh~. I'm sorry, sir. Marina instigated me to go to .......

I couldn't help but notice it. It's a sensation I can't understand. I unconsciously pushed Orica out of my mind earlier.

　Orica is feeling sorry for herself, and Marina is not feeling so bad.
　Oh, and Deanna is staring at Marina with a pretty straight face!　I'm pretty sure I'm mad about this feeling!

By the way, I was watching from 'The stars are beautiful, Master!

　You've been doing this all along!


　Later, Marina and Orica were lectured at length by Deanna, and the night dawned in a haze.