"Oh, Ranga, you're late!

　It was evening when I got home.
　I was kept company by tea and cake after that.
　Thanks to that, it took a long time.
　On the contrary to my depressed state, Amira was full of energy.

I'm back!　I'll be right back for dinner, Daryl-sama!
Hey, Amira, did you have fun?
"Yes!　Very much!

　Amira responds with a big smile on her face.
　What a great smile!

I'm sure you'll have a great time.
...... haha.

　I can't help but let out a dry laugh.
　Leave it alone, d*mn it. Girls have so much energy.
　I'm so tired.
　I can't wait to take a bath, eat and go to bed.

Welcome home, Ranga. Amira. Sorry to bother you.
Gaelio.

　I walked in and there was Gaelio, the handsome older brother.
　He's my father's boss, a young captain with a beautiful wife and a cute son.
　On top of that, he is a skilled swordsman.
　Gaelio smiles and squats down in front of us.

"Oh, you've gone on an errand?　That's great.
"Yes, Gaelio, what are you doing here?
"I brought you a housewarming gift. I brought a housewarming gift for everyone.

　There was a huge basket of fruit on the table.
　Oh, it's gorgeous. Apples, bananas, grapes.
　I'm a fruit lover.
　I grew up in the forest in my previous life, so it's like a taste of home for me.
　However, fruit is expensive in human society, so it's hard to buy. I'm very happy.

"Wow!　I like fruit!　Yay!
"Haha, I'm glad you like it. I'll buy you some more sometime.

　Amira bows her head beside me.

Thank you, Mr. Gaelio. Would you like to join us for dinner?
"I'm sorry, Amira, but my wife is waiting for me at home to prepare a meal. I'll see you next time.

　Gaelio smiles briskly.
　Hmm, he's handsome.
　And a loving wife, what more could you want?

I'll see you next time. ...... Ah, Daryl, please take care of that matter.
You can count on me.

　He had some other business to attend to.
　My dad is slapping his chest and laughing.
　I don't know what it is, but I hope he's not taking cheap shots at .......
　Well, it's none of my business, so I guess it doesn't matter.

But I'm hungry. Amira, can you make me some food?
"Okay, Master Daryl, please wait a moment, Ranga-sama.

　I'll be waiting for you, Daryl-sama and Ranga-sama.
　The result was grilled fish, thickly sliced steak, and creamed shrimp.

"Wow!　This looks delicious!　You're the best, Amira!
I'm glad you like it. What do you think?　Mr Ranga.
Yes, it looks delicious.

　You're still the best cook I've ever seen.
　I remember you used to feed me elaborate dishes in my previous life.
　...... But be careful, if you're not careful, he may try to get you to eat something ghetto to give you more energy.
　This guy tried to make me eat a bug once.

"Delicious!　Delicious!

　Following my father's gulping, I ate it too.
　"Delicious!
　Amira stares at me as I gobble it up.

"How do you like it?　Ranga-sama.


It's so good. You've improved your skills.
"That's good, because I've worked hard to earn your praise, Ranga-sama.

　...... You say the cutest things.
　It's a good thing you're not a runaway. ...... I'm sure that's difficult to do.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the web site and see what you can find.

　I'll be back.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　I asked my father as I peeled a banana after dinner.

"Oh, it's a security mission. I heard there's some kind of important meeting in the next town, so we'll be leaving next week.
Wow, that's a lot of work.

　So you're on duty.
　It's tough being a watchman.
　But that's good, because I can relax without my dad.
　I'll spend my time practicing and reading books.

What are you talking about? You should go too. Of course you're going, Amira.
What?　Why?
What's the point? You guys can't live on your own. Kids are supposed to be with their parents.
What about school?
You'll have to take a day off. I'm sorry you won't see your friends, but only for a little while. Besides, maybe you can make friends there.

　And with that, he pats me on the head.
　Hmmm... I'll let you decide.
　But come to think of it, I've never been outside the city in my entire life.
　Running away from home is not a bad idea, but going outside the city might be interesting to see.

All right, all right.
That's all you need to know!　Tell your teacher when you go to school tomorrow. It's the day after tomorrow.
And it's so sudden. ...... Didn't Gaelio tell you earlier?
No, I forgot. I just came to get your answer!

　That's what I thought.
　He's a solid guy, so he probably said it a long time ago.
　My dad puts his hand on my head in disgust.

"Hahaha!　Time moves faster in the adult world than you think!

　You're just too punctual for your own good.
　I let out a sigh while watching my father's laughing back.