The next day - the end of class that day, to be exact - my life as a teacher began.
　In the mornings, I mainly deliver messages in homeroom, and it's the same on the way home.
　I told her that she could come to me with any questions she had, but as expected, no one would come to a kid like me for advice.

"Hey, where did you learn to use a sword, Sensei?
"In the east. Well, I had a good master.
You're too strong. If he's that strong, we'll never beat him.
Really, really!　I can't believe a girl like you is my teacher, but ......

　...... was not what I expected.
　No, in fact, I'm not asking for advice, I'm just asking questions.
　It's after school and the girls are gathering around asking me questions.
　If it wasn't for advice, I would have gone back to the staff room as soon as possible, but they wouldn't let me.
　The boys were also concerned about my movements, and I could feel their eyes on me.
　Mostly jealousy. I would say, "Don't be jealous of younger people.

"Teacher, if you're free after school, let's hang out!
"No, you're a teacher. I have a job to do after school.

　It's obvious that he's not treating me like a teacher anymore, and it's not how I expected him to treat me.
　I thought that there would be some awe and respect after showing strength, but the students seemed to have the impression that he was just a great kid.
　It seems that word is spreading fast, and people are already saying that I defeated the "Sword Saint Princess".
　To be precise, I didn't defeat her, I just beat her by running out of time.
　I glanced at Iris and saw that she was looking straight at me.
　No, that's a lot of pressure.
　It feels like she's about to slash at me.
　I don't expect everyone to think well of me, but it's a sad story that the target of my guard is the most wary of me.

Let's see... Gentlemen, I've got work to do.
Wait a minute.

　When I opened my mouth to end the conversation, my words were interrupted by Iris, who had been watching the situation.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　The girls around me shrank back, as if to say, "That's the Princess of the Sword.

"Yes, what can I do for you?　If you need advice, I'm here.
...... Please fight me for real.
"I see...?

　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if you can find anything you like.
　The classroom was abuzz. She said that she wanted us to fight beyond the level of a mock battle.
　Or maybe she was saying the same thing. If you fight hard, you can win--if you lose, quit teaching.

I fought as hard as I could at that time. I understand that you're not satisfied with the result of running out of time, but...
No, sir!　I've already convinced myself that Mr. Schweizer will be my teacher.

　I've already convinced myself that Dr. Schweizer is going to be my teacher," Iris said with a somewhat unconvinced air.
　If that's the case, then I guess her wish is simply to fight me.
　Iris continues.

I want to fight with your full strength.
That's all you can do.
Please don't lie to me!　My eyes...
Dr. Schweizer, are you here?　It's time for our regular meeting.

　At this moment, another teacher came looking for me.
　No, that's really good timing.
　I turn my back on Iris and say.

We'll talk about it another time!
".......

　Iris, as expected, is not the type to stop me if I say I have work to do.
　But I never thought that he would seriously want to fight with me.
　I don't think it's a good idea to seriously fight with the object of my protection, and besides, I'm here on business.
　I thought about using this as an opportunity to get to know her, but considering the various factors, I think the current distance is just right.
　I had no idea that I would run into Iris waiting for me after I left the meeting thinking that she would give up if I just dodged her.