Since then, we have been preparing for the approaching day of operations in a week's time. To some extent, we have already decided who we will team up with, and I looked at the profiles of all the special class anti-magicians again. There was a description of each person's abilities and fighting style on it. I stare at it and think about my behavior. 

(I'm a close-combat type... probably the composition of the squad will be made up of close-type and long-range type people...) 

　As I thought about it, I focused on one person's ability. It was Eve. Even though our ages are close, she has an overwhelming amount of talent. Me, my seniors and Shelly are exceptions to this rule because we have demon blood mixed in, but even though Eve-san is purely human, she became a special class anti-magician at such a young age... and she has magical talent that surpasses her seniors. 

　Of course she can use the magic of the Wide Area Interference System 《Sphere》, but as far as her profile is concerned, she has covered all the existing Wide Area Interference System 《Sphere》 and there are various original spells that only she can use. 

(Awesome.........) 

　And with all the other people's profiles in my head, I'm starting to get a little tired and think about going for a walk outside. Right now it's called a preparation period, but it's also meant to be a vacation. Probably once the operation starts, we won't be able to return to the warded city much...and there's a chance we'll die. The twilight world is that dangerous. It's because even if they're surrounded by special class anti-magicians, there's no telling what will happen. 

''........Good. 

　Then I took out only my own wallet and left the dormitory as it was. 

　◇ 

So, what shall I do? 

　Walking around the city. The recovery has been pretty good, and not much has changed since before. It's probably because of the magic, but I was honestly impressed. The reason is that all the magic I have is specialized for combat. My magic is only for improving my combat skills or having a high killing power. But the magic that restored this city is not. Magic that is used to enhance people's lives. Essentially, that might be the true form of magic. It seems that in the world before the twilight took over, magic was mainly used for that purpose. But now, it's more of a technology used to kill to fight the demon race. 

　Even in such a situation, people are still trying to use magic in this way to improve their lives. Not only the various infrastructures, but also the bare minimum for living a cultural life - mainly, food, clothing and shelter - all of which are provided by a large factory called the Plant in the city's southern district. It's only in the last few decades that humanity has been able to maintain such a stable lifestyle. Once again, we should be grateful to the people who have worked so hard for us. And for all the people who still run the city, I'll fight for all the people who still run the city. 

　And while I was thinking like this, I saw a familiar face. 

''........Eve-san?'' 

　Perhaps that's........Eve. Her long, pale greenish hair is tied up in a ponytail and her clothes look quite stylish. It's just a simple style of hot pants and a T-shirt, but it still looks pretty good. Her arms and legs were long and her face was of the beautiful lineage, so everything about it seemed to fit her perfectly. And the sunglasses and hat she was wearing for some reason, well I think it looked good on her. 

　But what is she doing in that store........ If you look closely, you'll see that it's a children's store, selling stuffed animals and toys. This type of store seems to have just opened recently, but I wonder if Yves is giving a gift to someone. 

　I didn't want to stare at her too closely, so I went to talk to her. It's rude to meet someone outside and pretend you don't know them, so you should at least say hello. 

'Hello, Eve-san,' 

...! 

　When I called out to her from behind, she freaked out, Eve. 

　Eh.........could it have been the wrong person? 

'....Hi, you're not the right person...' 

　No, I'm pretty sure that's the voice. It's Yves. I don't mean to brag, but I'm good at grasping people's faces and, for that matter, their voices. Also, the eyes that I could see through the sunglasses were definitely hers. 

''Um ... well, could it have been wrong to talk to you?'' 

'Well no, I mean it's fine but it's just that...' 

"?　Perhaps I've interrupted you from buying a gift? 

A present? 

It's that stuffed animal you're holding. 

This isn't a gift, but... 

Are you sure it's yours? 

'Well ... no ... I mean ... well ... yeah, but what's your beef with me! 

No, no..... 

'I know...I know...it's weird that a woman like me likes these pretty things...but I like them! 

'........well, I mean.......I don't think it has anything to do with a person's looks or personality to fall in love with something. Besides, it suits you very well, Eve. 

　He suddenly raises his voice and I try to calm him down. Maybe he said some things to me in the past. But I don't see it that way. The fact that I like stuffed animals is just a person's preference. It's a funny thing that this is perverted by your appearance and personality. 

Do you really think that...? 

'Yes. They look great together. 

"...even if there are actually ...a lot of stuffed animals ...hidden in my room? 

It shouldn't be a problem. It might be a little bulky. 

"...even if I were to bring my favorite stuffed animal to this mission? 

'We were free to bring our own, weren't we?　I hope that's not a problem. 

".........Julia-kun. You seem to be a capable person after all................. 

Oh, really? 

' ... yes. I'm in a very, very ... well ... very good mood, so I'll treat you to a cup of tea. 

Are you sure? 

"...I'll take care of it. I'm in a very, very good mood......hmmm. 

　With a wry smile, Eve said so. I thought it was a perfectly natural thing for me to say, but I was glad to see her in a better mood. And then I walked alongside Eve and went straight into a nearby coffee shop. 

'.........this shop makes a good cake set. 

Okay, I'll do the same. 

Okay. 

　You place your order and your cake and tea arrive immediately. It was a simple shortcake, but it looked very delicious. When I think about it, when was the last time I ate something sweet? Basically, I only eat curry. Even in the military cafeteria, I eat curry. Even when I occasionally eat out, I eat curry. There is no dessert. I only ate curry. Maybe it's because of the influence of living in the twilight, but I no longer think that everything is mixed together and as long as it's good, it's good enough, but the cake I haven't seen in a long time looks even more appealing. 

''Hmm, it's delicious!'' 

...right?　My favorite. 

'Do you like pretty things and sweet things, Eve?' 

''Yes, but I also know they're making fun of me....'' 

I don't think it's all that strange. 

A long time ago, I was told that there was a woman like you and all that. 

I don't see anything different about it, though, do I? 

Really? 

Yes, sir. 

I don't know if it's a good idea to be such a dark-hearted woman... 

It has nothing to do with being gutted or anything. 

'I see... yeah, you're right...' 

　Eve takes her meal as she smiles even more. Yeah. You have to take a good meal after all. But still, who would say such a thing? But I know people's bad intentions. Perhaps, but the words were spoken out of jealousy for Eve-san. She's talented enough to become a special class anti-magician, and besides, she has a beautiful appearance. 

''Come to think of it, you cut your hair..... 

Oh, yes. I needed to freshen up a bit. 

It looks good on you. And people said it was a great look for you. 

Thanks for that... who are you guys? 

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

　Eve has an index finger over her mouth and a soft smile spread across her face. I usually thought she was so quiet that I didn't know what she was thinking, but now that we're talking, she's a very attractive and cheerful woman, isn't she? 

　I genuinely thought so. 

　We had a nice chat for a while.