Rose, her face flushed red, breathed hard and crowded Mr. Bacchus.

. "Grandfather, ......!　Why are you taking out my album?

"I'll ask you the opposite. Do you need a reason to show off your lovely granddaughter?

　He didn't take it personally at all.

Don't you dare mislead me with your nonsense!　Anyway, it's confiscated!

　She said, reaching out her hand.

"Oops, not so easy to give!

　Mr. Bacchus raised his hand high and snatched the photo album above his head.

"d*mn you!　...... Give it back, now!

　Rose moved with uncanny agility, desperately trying to get the album back.

I'll be back!　You'll never reach it in a hundred years at that rate.

　The height difference between the two of them was huge. The difference in height between the two of them was huge, and more importantly, the difference in their physical abilities was obvious.

"d*mn, you're still as quick as ever .......

Come on, let's see how you've grown, Grandpa.

...... All right. That's what I want. ......!

　When Bacchus provoked her, she had a blue streak on her forehead and really wanted to take it.

　But...

You're still green!　You're still blue!

"d*mn it, .......

　He brushed aside Rose's attack as if he were a child.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

But you're both fast. ......!　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

It's not unusual for them to use their body language. ......

　The chairman and the rest of the team let out a few comments of their own.

　A few minutes later.

A few minutes later, "Mmm, I can't help it. ....... If my lovely granddaughter asks me to do this, I'll have to return the favor as a grandfather. ......

　Defeated, Bacchus gave up and handed over the album.

"Hahaha ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.

　Rose breathed into her shoulder and sealed the album in the back of the cupboard.

You're being very harsh. ....... I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

"Shut up!　Once was then, now is now!

　When the new story was revealed to her, her face turned red and she retorted.

(Hahaha. (Haha.) I kind of like this kind of thing. ......)

　The family jokes back and forth, and then they really joke around - and in the end, it all comes out right.
　This is only possible when there is a solid relationship of trust between the two parties.
　It made me feel very peaceful.

　And Rose, with her anger and lack of respect, is very cute, like a girl of her age.

　As I was absentmindedly thinking about this.

"Allen, that ....... Did you see any weird pictures or anything on ......?

　She asked with a downcast look in her eyes.

"Oh, no, I'm fine. They were all pretty cute, you know?

"Oh, yeah, ......!　Thank goodness .......

　She breathed a sigh of relief and the matter was settled.

　After that, we were treated to an array of "snacks for drinks" on the table.

　We tucked into a wide variety of snacks, from the standard ones such as edamame, yakitori, and karaage to delicacies such as ankimo, karasumi, and konowata.

I'm going to have a little ....... I think I'm getting the urge to drink .......

Leah, let's wait until you're older, okay?

Yeah, yeah!　Yes, of course. ......

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

(Maybe Leah will become a drinker in the future. ......)

　I sipped the hot tea that Rose had made for me with a hint of anxiety.

　While we were all eating our snacks, Mr. Bacchus told us many stories.

　The fierce battle with the giant ice-manipulating wolf that we had fought 150 years ago.
　A funny story about an old friend he once traveled with.
　He often uses "Sakura no Shizuku," a hidden hot spring in the cherry blossom country of Cherin, as a therapeutic bath.

　The stories he told me were all really interesting and informative, with his dynamic speech and gestures.

　Later, when the nibbles were gone and the conversation had come to an end

"Sometimes, kid. Allen-Roddle, right?

"Yes, sir.

　Mr. Bacchus called my name with a mysterious look on his face.

The first time we crossed swords, you used some very strange techniques. ...... Who is your master?　What school do you belong to?



"......

　To be honest, I didn't really want to be mentioned about it.
　I didn't want to mention it too much, because announcing that I had no affiliation would be like saying to myself, "I'm a failed swordsman.

　But if I hid it here, it would look like I cared about it, and that would be uncool.

　So I decided to tell the truth as it is.

"Well, let's see, ...... actually, ....... I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. I'm not too talented in swordsmanship, so they wouldn't let me in. ....... So I'm a 'self-made swordsman'.

"Oh, ...... no talent, huh?

　He muttered a few words and stared at me.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.　...... That's impossible. It's not in line with his goals. ....... It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

　Mr. Bacchus remained silent for a while.

"I see... I understand the situation. ......

　He nodded his head several times, not really convinced.

I'm sure you're not the only one. I don't think you're going to be able to learn anything from any other school now.

　Mr. Bacchus said.

So why don't you try to learn my secret sword, the Sakuraga Itto Ryu, which has been called the strongest sword in the world?

　He brought up an outrageous proposal.