If that's what you want, I'd like to take it.
"Well, I guess you're right.

　The next day, after school, I called Iris and talked to her, and she answered as expected.

Is there something wrong?
"Oh, no, not at all.

　I laughed and faked it.
　I didn't expect him to say no either, and that was fine with me.
　It's just that I had to participate inevitably.
　I'm sure Iris is capable of doing it, so it's not a problem.

(Expect a special bonus from .......)

　I'm hoping for the same.
　This is one of the most important missions, and if you succeed, you will be paid a good amount of money.
　...... Be careful not to let Iris know that you're a knight and all you think about is money.

In the event that you're in a position to make a decision on what to do, you'll be able to do so with the help of a professional.
I'm aware of that. Just .......

　I know that, but ." Iris averts her gaze slightly and stops speaking.
　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand.

"Just?
"Well, you're with Dr. Schweizer, right?
Yes, he is. My role is only to protect you.
Well, then, when you have time, you can train me at .......

　Yeah, I knew that.
　It's not that I'm not a good person, but it's just that I'm not a good person.
　As for me, I feel very relieved because it's just like Iris.

"Of course, if you have time, that's fine. It's not like you'll be there all the time.
"Oh, thank you very much. That's a relief.
Relieved?
No, no!　It's nothing!　Anyway, are you going to practice with me today?
Oh, I'm just here to talk about it.
"I see. ......

　I'm not sure what to say.
　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm sure that's one of Iris's good points.
"Iris, are you going to take a break from school for a while?
"Aria?　Aria?

　It was Aria who suddenly showed up.
　I'm not sure if she was hiding in the area or not, but there are fallen leaves stuck to her hair and uniform.
　As Iris brushed them away, she asked.

"Did you hear me?
"No, I heard you.
(I'm sure you heard me. ...... You really have great covert abilities.)

　(I guess she heard me. She really has great covert skills.) If she heard us, then she was at least near me and Iris.
　When she disappears, it's not easy for even me to notice.
　If you're going to talk in private, you'd better find a place where you won't be heard. However, this is not something to hide from Aria.
　It was confirmed that Aria was indeed under the protection of the Rheinfell family - Aria's guardian was Iris's mother.

"If Iris rests, I rest.
No, Aria must study hard.
She needs me to be there for her.

　The way they worry about each other, they are really like sisters.
　I can understand why Aria is worried about Iris. I can tell you that Iris was taking it very hard the other day.
　I knew she was strong enough to block a blow from Adil of the Swordsmen, but even so, her injuries had only just healed. But--

"Aria-san, I understand how you feel, but this time it's also official business.
"Official business?
Yes. I'm representing the Rheinfel family. That's why you're not here.
Mmm, I want to go too.
I'm not going anywhere, okay?
...... Okay.

　Aria nodded her head as if she understood what Iris was saying.
　I thought you might be a little more pushy. ....... I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
　It was also possible that Aria could have done that.
　Let me remind you of that.

"You can't follow me behind my back, either, okay?
"I know. But if you want to take a break, let's hang out first.
I don't mind, but ....... I don't mind, but it won't be that long of a break.
Instead of following me.



　Aria makes such a request to Iris. That would be cute.

It's fine. I think it's necessary to relax before work.
Are you coming too?
Me too?
Yeah. Date retry.
Date ......?

　For some reason, Iris reacted more strongly to the words.
　It was a date strategy - a strategy to lure the swordsmen, but in this way, Remyll and Aria would sometimes use it as a joke. I learned to be careful about what I say.

"Is your teacher free this weekend?
"Well, I'm free, but...
"Then it's settled. That'll do for now.

　Aria interrupted me and proceeded with the conversation.
　It's true that on weekends - or rather, basically on weekends, my role is to stay with Iris and do my job as a teacher. I'm usually free on the weekends.
　If Aria is okay with that, that's fine with me.

I understand. I'll go along for the ride.
You're here too? ......?
"......?　Is that a problem?
No, no. It's not that, but .......
I'm looking forward to it. I'm going home to bed.
Hey, Aria!　Wait a minute!

　Iris looks more upset than ever. He ran after her and disappeared from the scene.
　It was decided that he would accompany Aria for the weekend.