It has been more than a month since I was assigned to the Fiorum Academy.
　I've become accustomed to this life, and in the morning I go out of the teacher's dormitory to do some light exercise.
　After that, I went to the school building and confirmed the homeroom report in the meeting.
　As usual, I report to homeroom.

(......, Iris, Aria's not here.)

　Aside from Aria, Iris is the honor student type. But she's often late for school.
　I know why - she's probably practicing her swordsmanship in the morning.
　Just as the bell rings to start homeroom, I hear footsteps running down the hallway.

Safe.
You're just about there.

　Aria signs with her hands, but I tell her the truth.
　In the background, I see Iris fixing her messy uniform and catching her breath.

I'm sorry I'm ...... late.
I'm sorry I'm late for . Morning practice is important, but please don't be late for homeroom.
"Ugh, I'm so sorry .......

　I'm really sorry. Iris bows her head with an apologetic expression. You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　Aria, on the other hand, returns to her seat with a languid expression as usual.
　When it comes to class, Aria is basically unmotivated.
　It's an interesting combination of two people who at first glance seem to be complete opposites, but who usually act together.
　--The atmosphere of the class was returning to its previous state.
　The fact that Iris was targeted by an assassin was naturally a surprise and a shock.
　Conversely, as one of the Four Noble Houses, Iris was always in danger.
　It's up to the classmates to understand this and how they treat each other.

"Today's message is about the test. In the event that you've got any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Can you ask Mr. Alta to help me?
It's not Arta, it's the teacher.

　Some students in my class, or even in the school, call me 'Arta-kun'.
　I don't feel bad about being called "Arta-kun", but as a teacher, I can't afford to be lambasted by my students. ...... This is something that comes up in meetings from time to time.
　To put it simply, I don't mind, but the school does a little.
　I think it's a good thing ......, but I guess that's an adult thing.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to try.

　I was just about to say that, when I felt Iris's eyes on me more intensely.
　After-school rehearsals are still held on a regular basis.
　I guess Iris doesn't want to reduce that time. But that doesn't mean that she wants to interfere with the other students.
　This was evident in her expression.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm trying to hold back.

(As usual, ......)
I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
Yes, I'll come talk to you!
Me too!
Me too!
I'll be waiting.

　I've gotten to know some of the female students this way, but I've never had a male student ask me about sword fighting.
　I can't help but feel a little jealous of the fact that I mainly get along with the girls, but I've already said that.

(Don't be jealous of children, hmm?)

　Suddenly, I look out the window.
　A large tree can be seen from the classroom window. I see a bird perched on the branch of a tree that blooms peach-colored flowers in spring, soon to fall and prepare to welcome next year's new students.
　It had blue feathers and a scarf around its neck.
　The bird is a small demon called "white-tailed". ...... The bird is obviously being kept by someone.
　It's a small demon called a "white-tailed" bird that is obviously being kept by someone, because it is very friendly to people and is sometimes kept as a pet - I know that white-tailed bird very well.
It's a bird used to send messages from the Order of the Kuro Wolf.
　I was giving various messages to the students in homeroom, and now a message from the Order is coming to me.

(I have a bad feeling about this. ......)

　(I've got a bad feeling about this...) When a message comes in unexpectedly like this, I usually have nothing but bad memories.
　(I have a bad feeling about this.) When I get a call like this, it's usually not good for me.
　The fact that I've skipped this means that I'll probably end up going to the Order's headquarters after school today.

It's ......, but I have some business to attend to after school today, so I'll see you later.
"Oh, no. I was just going to ask you today. ......

　The student who had just asked me a question said something like that.
　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.
　Next to Iris, I noticed that Aria was looking out the window.
　The person she was looking at was definitely a white-tailed deer. Aria is the type of person who doesn't show any interest in anything, but I guess she knows that whitetails are not wild. This time she glanced at me and nodded her head.

(...... No, no, no, I know. (No, no, no, no, I know. I know.)

　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.
　Today, after school, I decided to go to Remyll's place.