It's late afternoon on the Sabbath and I'm in a café a short distance from the school.
　There are two girls in front of me.
　One is Iris, dressed in the same relaxed atmosphere as before.
　The other was Aria, who was also wearing a large, ill-fitting dress.
　In front of them was a large parfait.
　Aria had ordered it, but it was clearly big enough for two people. They share it and eat it together.
　We are in the middle of what Aria calls a date, or rather a play date.

The parfait here is huge, isn't it?
"They say it's best for two people.
Do you want one?
No, I'm fine.
Okay, Iris. Aww.
Uh-oh. ....... I'm so embarrassed.
You're gonna play with me today, right?
"Ugh, yes, but ...... I already know.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who can't wait to see you.
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(Come to think of it, she seemed to be worried about something after I told her I was going to teach Iris how to use a sword, so maybe it's just jealousy.

　This time too, even though it's a job, as long as I'm talking to you, I'm borrowing Iris.
　From Aria's point of view, she may feel as if Iris is being taken from her again and again.
　I don't know what she is usually thinking, but I think she wants to emphasize that the Iris is hers, simple or pure.

(I'm not trying to take anything away from her or anything, but it must be hard for people to date her.

　After all, she is the "Princess of the Sword". And she has such a guarded family.

Here, there's cream on it.
"Hmm, thanks. Doesn't Iris wear cream?
You make it sound like I'm doing it on purpose. ....... What do you want to do after this, doctor?

　Suddenly, Iris turns to me.

"Let's go where you want to go, Aria, not me. I don't care where you go.
I don't really care where you go." "But since we're talking about .........

　Iris begins to speak in a quiet voice.
　The voice is so quiet that I can't hear the important part.

"......?　What is it?
"So, um, .......
It's a date, so we're going to go where we want to go. This is where I want to go, so let's go where you want to go next.
Oh, I see. Then, do you have a place you want to go, Iris?
I'd like to go to the market to do some shopping, but we can do that later.
No, we'll go there then. I just wanted to do some shopping too.
It's settled then. Come on, Iris.
No, don't pull!

　Aria pulled Iris's hand and started to move quickly.
　Their appearances and personalities were different, but looking at them like this, they really were like sisters.
　She glanced at me and looked at me with a frown on her face.

(There's no need to be so cautious.)

　I responded with a smile.
　(You don't need to be so cautious.) I responded with a smile, "She's the kind of girl who would challenge the Swordsmen alone to protect Iris. The only thing that concerns me is her ability.
　Aria's skills are unmistakably specialized in assassination. It's clearly too advanced for a mere girl to possess.
　I'd like to talk to her at some point.

Excuse me.
"......?　Yes, what can I do for you?

　Suddenly, I heard a girl's voice.
　When I turned around, there was a girl standing there wearing sunglasses and a black coat.
　I don't know whether she wanted to be conspicuous or not, but she looked at me and said.

I heard there's a clock tower around here that's a tourist attraction.
Oh, it's over there, by the fountain. I heard there is a clock tower around here.
"Hmm, I see. "Hmmm, so you're saying it's not what you expect.

　The girl replies with a little disappointment.
　A girl in a maid's uniform came up behind her.
　The girl spoke in a masculine way, but the atmosphere showed that she was well brought up.
　However, the fact that she was looking for a tourist attraction meant that she did not live in the capital. He may be a local nobleman.
　In that sense, he may be in the same position as me.

Please don't go on your own.
"Huh, sorry. I was just talking to this girl. I was just talking to this girl. She said the clock tower is not that interesting.


That's what I would have told you in the beginning. ......
"You did?　I'm sorry, I didn't know what you meant.
That's all right, but I don't want you to go off on your own.
Yeah, okay. I'm thirsty, so go to ...... and get me a drink at that cafe.
That's fine, but don't move alone, okay?
Sure.

　The girl in the maid's uniform gave a piercing look and headed towards the cafe where we had just been.
　The girl looks away.

"See you, boy.
No, you said to wait for you now, right?
No, you told me to wait now. What do you think we're here for?
I don't know. ......
I don't know.

　Laughing, the girl leaves.
　After all, she has no intention of waiting for the girl in the maid's uniform.
　I felt like a free man.

Dr. Schweizer, who was that?
"Oh, he was just asking for directions.

　Iris, who had gone ahead of me, came back to me.
　Iris, who had gone ahead of me, came back to me. She and Aria must have gone to the market first, but I was too late.

"Where's Aria?
"She's on her way to the market. I told her I had to wait for the doctor, but she went ahead of me. ......
Oh, I see. ....... Well, we'll follow him, then.

　In Aria's opinion, she wanted to show how close she was with Iris by asking me out on a date.
　I'm not sure I can understand why she would be sulking if Iris was only prioritizing me.

...... Speaking of which, sir...
Yes, what is it?
Do you have someone you like?
Someone you like?
What?　Please don't misunderstand me!　Well, I guess you could call it a date. ....... I think it's okay if people see me like this.　If there is such a person, ......
I'm not sure what to say. You're very uptight, Iris.
Stiff, huh?
I'm only twelve, after all.
No, I think it's normal for someone of that age to have a crush or two.
What was it like when you were twelve, Iris?
...... At that time, I was all about the sword.
So, does that mean you're here now?
No!　It's not like that!

　It's not like that!" Iris denied me with a strong tone.
　I thought it was going to be some kind of relationship advice, but it doesn't seem to be that way.
　If Iris has a crush on someone, she's going to have a tough time with Aria.

Then we don't have to worry about each other, do we? Well, if the students of the school see us, they might misunderstand us, but Aria is also there.
"Yes, that's true. I'm sure you'll be fine if the two of you are together, Aria?

　Iris looks at me as if she has noticed something.
　When I met her gaze, I saw Aria chasing a man.
　I couldn't understand what was going on, but at least I could tell that it wasn't a normal situation.

That's .......
"It's a thief!　Somebody catch me!

　A shouting man's voice reached our ears, and Iris and I understood the situation.