Night.
　I was sitting at a table in a public tavern.
　In attendance was Marilyn, the headmistress of the Academy of Magic. The school's headmistress, Marilyn. And Norman, who had hated me for it.

Well. I'm glad you could make it here today. I hope you and your fellow Academy instructors will gather around the table and get to know each other. That was rude.

　Marilyn looked around the table and smiled as she looked around at all the people around the table.

"Well, gentlemen, let's have a toast.
Cheers!

　We each held a cup on top of the other.
　Then we gulped down our mugs of ale. The bittersweet ale, chilled cold, went down our throats and soaked our guts.
　By the way, everyone had ordered ale.

Headmaster. Are you all right?　Even if you drink ale . With the look of a dean, wouldn't it be ironic to ask for juice? "Don't be stupid," said Irene.
'Don't be silly. I'm not a minor. I'm a grown woman. "Will some kid's drink make you feel better about your orange juice?
Does the headmaster normally drink a lot of alcohol? I ask.
"Mm. The stronger the alcohol level, the better. I only think I can be myself when I'm sober.
You sound like an alcoholic: ......

　Words that wouldn't jump out at you from a young girl's appearance.

No, it's more about you, Kaiser. It's about you.
Is this about me?
I hear the class is getting a lot of attention. So much so that some of the other classes are skipping class to come to yours.
Yes. And the teachers often come to our lectures. That's why I study with you, Mr. Kaiser.

　Irene came to the class almost every time, except when she had her own class.
　After class, she would join the students and come to ask questions.
　I've always been impressed by her diligence.

"Headmaster. Mr. Kaiser's classes are great. She could take something so complex and make it clear to anyone. It was truly an eye-opener. I have a lot of respect for her as a classroom and as a wizard.
IRENE. You talk a lot, my dear.

　Marilyn twisted her mouth into a grin.

'Are you in love with Kaiser?　Hmm?
'Oh my God!　Ho, love!

　Irene is waving her hands in front of her chest, disoriented. I'm sure it's not just the booze that's making her face turn red.
　Marilyn was pleased to see her reaction and said.

"Kaiser. You have a daughter, but you are not married, are you?　Then why don't you marry Irene?
You're married?
Mmm. Irene may be a hard man, but she's a big girl with big breasts and a cheap body.
Headmaster!　Please stop!　I'm suing you for s*xual harassment!　It could mean that the next time we meet is in court!
It's okay. I'm the headmaster of the Academy of Magic. If they accuse you, it's easy to win if you lobby the court.
The powers that be: ......!

　Irene was glaring at Marilyn with a resentful stare .
　Even though Marilyn received that glare, she had a cool expression on her face. No glare, no rebuke, not even a sour look.

"How do you feel. Kaiser . A woman like Irene is not your type?
No. I think she's a nice lady.
'Huh?　Kaizel-san!

　Irene's voice trailed off and she screamed.


　And then, squirming...

'I'm troubled ....... No, no, no. ....... No . I'm glad to hear it, but ....... Kaiser already has three daughters and ....... If you have a child with me, there could be a rift between her and your daughters ......
Are you already thinking about what happens after the baby is born?　Irene. Lord, are you getting too delusional?

　Marilyn muttered in disgust .

'And I think Kaisel's 'I think you're a wonderful woman' now is not a confession, but just a social call, don't you think?
What? And Irene let out a gasp of astonishment.
'It seems that you have been taken seriously: ....... I'm sure you've been in a pure state of mind when you're a raw girl who has never had a relationship.
............

　The light in the eyes behind Irene's glasses suddenly disappeared.

''Headmaster. You must wipe me out now. I don't want to lose a single particle. Erase all memory and flesh.
Ehh. It's a pain in the ass. You're a wizard when you're drunk.
Please!　I don't want to live with the shame of this!　I've developed the self-consciousness that is characteristic of a raw girl!　Ugh!
It's good!　Even if she's a live girl!　No, raw girls are the best!

　Don!
　Norman, who had been silent for a moment, tapped the table with all his might.
　There was an unusual gleam of enthusiasm in his eyes.

"Norman. You're ...... a virgin kitchen?
'Of course!　All men must be in the virgin kitchen!　The virgin is the supreme being!　All non-virgins before marriage should be thrown in jail!

　Norman spoke fervently.

"This is a very mellow kitchen for a virgin.

　Marilyn giggled.

"Mr. Norman. I have to admit, I'm pulling away.

　Irene's eyes were cold.

." "............

　I guess Norman was speaking in defense of Irene. But she's the one who pulled me aside.
　Norman cleared his throat once, and then--

'Eeeee!　Bring me the booze!　I'm going to lose my memory!

　He began to gulp down the ale.
　Irene begged the headmaster to make her disappear with magic, and Norman gulped down enough ale to make his memory fly.
　The place of drinking has turned into chaos.

'Kukkuk ....... A drinking party should be like this...

　Marilyn was alone, as still as a god looking down on the people below .
　
　.

Oop. Ew.
Norman. Come on.

　Outside the shop.
　Late at night on the main street.
　I was walking with Norman, who was drunk, helping him along.

"Google. ....... I'm not going to make it. I've lost my dignity as a teacher, and Mr. Irene is completely out of touch with me.
Don't look so sad. You are a proven wizard. You'll have plenty of opportunities to redeem yourself from now on.
"Kaiser. You... You're going to take me on your shoulders: ......!　After all the sarcastic responses I've been giving you: ......!
People don't like it when things are going well for them outside. I know what you're going through. I do.
And?


'We're both teachers at the same wizarding academy, aren't we?　We're helping each other.

　I smiled at Norman.

"Oh. Kaiser. Friends of the heart. ......!　You're the only one who understands me: ......!　The world isn't a bad place to live.

　Norman said, and then.

"Kaiser. Let's get a second round. I'll buy.
What. You still drinking?
Of course. It's a long night for men.
"...... Thank God. Okay. I'll go out with you.
That's the way it should be.

　Under a moonlit sky, we walked to the second bar.
　Norman and I drank the night away until morning.