--Inside the castle. Futa's private quarters.

　It's been a while since the terrorist attack on King's Landing.
　Futa's days were peaceful and fulfilling at the same time.

　He has more time to work with Lilac than before.
　She held a cooking class with Corona after a long absence to improve her skills.
　At the taverna where she is often invited to eat, she enjoys a noisy time, although she feels like she is being left behind.
　Occasionally, he and his fake sister talk about the future of sword fighting.

　The time that passes like this is so happy for Futa that he doesn't even have time to feel happy.

　However, there is one thing that has been troubling him lately.

...... Oh. That's too bad.
"Sorry, I've been away a lot.
That's okay. ...... But what does that mean? Separated ......?
No, it's not that complicated, is it?　...... Wait, it's even more complicated depending on how you look at it. ......?
What?

　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web, as well as to make sure that you're getting the most out of it.

But Pasta-chan is busy, isn't she? It's amazing.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
　Pasta-chan (9) is three years older than Ayame.

　Futa had heard many girls around her say that they wanted to be like her.

　Even now that Hura has rebuilt her own house and they are no longer neighbors, Ayame still visits Futa's room from time to time.

　She follows Hura to work and is accompanied by the court mage's "attendant" to pass the time until she leaves work, but most of the time she comes to Futa's room (because she thinks it's Futa and Pasta's room) to meet Pasta.

　But that didn't happen.
　She lowers her eyebrows in annoyance, and looks up at Futa as if she has suddenly realized something.

But you're not busy, are you?
But you're not busy.
Why don't you chaperone your sister?
"No, that's the thing.

　A very stare pierces Futa's face.
　It's really a "crisis of dignity" situation.
　There was no way Futa could come up with a good excuse.

　He slumped his shoulders and said the part he could say.

"It's true, I'm not basically his chaperone.
"...... I wonder why?

　The way he looks at Futa turns slightly into disappointment.
　It's the most pathetic thing I've ever seen.


I'm not sure what to make of that. I'm sure Ayame knows this, too.
...... Well. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

　I'm not sure what to do.
　It's a good idea to take a look at your own personal life.
　But that doesn't mean he's not good enough to say the right things to make himself look good.

　--If he was really good at talking, he wouldn't have let Ayame's face get so cloudy.

　But still.

"Oh, I see. It's great.
"......?
I don't think of him as a kid.
......!

　"So I don't think he's a kid." - "?" - "You don't know that those untruthful eyes can sometimes win great trust unintentionally, and create meaningless misunderstandings.

Oh, really?
Yeah?　Oh, yeah. He's the kind of guy who can put on that show all by himself. Chaperoning me is like overprotecting her.
You're not a kid anymore, are you, Pasta? ......
Yeah, I guess so.

　Today, as always, this pimp is unconscious.

I trust him. Well, that's why if you come to this room ...... and you come back, I'll just greet you as my sister.
"Oh, ...... right. And then, Pasta-chan?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm only coming back when I'm really lonely,...... pasta-chan,.......
"What?

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　He thought back to his own words and reconsidered whether he sounded a little cold towards his sister. 　

　At any rate, he said honestly and sincerely, hoping for some kind of follow-up.

"But he's a girl, you know. He's a girl. If anything happens to him, I'll be there to protect him. I'm confident in my skills, even though I look like this.
"Pasta-chan's brother, ......!
"Yeah, yeah.

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



I'm sorry. I almost misunderstood.
What misunderstanding?
I almost thought you were the one who lounges around at home all the time with the money Pasta makes from her job.　
"Mmm-hmm.

　Sadly, her only misunderstanding was that the money came from a different source.

But yes, when push comes to shove, you have your brother. I hope you keep up the good work, ...... Pasta.
Yes, I do. ......
Thank you, Pasta's brother. Here you go.

　A number of flowers bloom softly around her soft smile.
　As soon as she handed over the usual "Here's one for you," she ran away from the room in a good mood.

　Futa, who is left behind, stares at the flowers as they disappear, muttering to himself.

I think I'll start working at ...... or something.

I'm not sure.

　It was a little while later that a maid came in and tilted her head at Futa, who stood there dumbfounded.










　Luli Earthnote has recently made a friend of the same age.
　That's good. I'm very happy for you.

　Her light brown hair, tied up in two very fine buns, reminded me more of a familiar "swordsman" than some idol.
　Ruri didn't dislike his cute, loose smile or his unique way of speaking.

　But there was one thing that she couldn't stand, and that was the fact that her friend was...

So, Pasta and I are going to get matching outfits.

　It was the most unpleasant thing Ruri had ever heard.

"Oh, yeah. Good, good, good.
"Ruri, you just can't get me to like Pasta-chan. ......
I neither like nor dislike her.
But... But...
There's just nothing there. ......
Nothingness ......?

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.
　You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

　Sitting together on a bench in the royal castle, Ayame tries her best to make her understand the appeal of Pasta-chan, but it's not going well.

　Ruri's insistence that she doesn't dislike him is a problem.

　Ayame was wondering what to do, but then she thought of something that happened a few days ago.

　A memory of a conversation with her brother at Pasta-chan's place of residence came to mind.

"Oh, by the way... Do you know Pasta-chan's brother?
"I don't know, but ？？？？　Oh, you have an older brother, Pasta-chan? ？？？？
"Oh, you don't know him.

　This is a surprising new fact.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

　She muttered, "Oh dear.

I have a much older brother.
I didn't know that. ....... What, you're separated?

　You and Ruri are the same?　And then my thoughts went in the wrong direction.

"What are you talking about? We were always together.
You were with ......?

　I'm the only one here.　Ruri twisted her head around. That makes you related to your sister Beato.

Luli, your niece was ......?
"Well, ...... you know, she was tall.

　That's my dad. .......

He always had a kind face.

　That's my dad. .......

Very strong.

　That's my dad. .......

Dark hair.
"That's my brother Fu!

　Ruri stood up and slammed her handkerchief on the ground.

"What, Brother Fu?
"Hu ...... Oh, your name is Futa, isn't it?

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　Brother Fou and sister Beato are brother and sister.

　That's not true. It shouldn't be.

"Pasta-chan is... She's a great girl who can do a lot of things on her own.
"........................... ...Well, yeah.
But when she gets really lonely, she comes back to her brother. She's cute, but she's nice.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. ！！！！
Ruri!　Ruri-chan!



　Luli, holding her head and making strange noises.

No, no, no, no!　No, no, no, no, no, no!　No, no, no, no!

　Ruri's beautiful, azalea-colored hair was shaking wildly, and Ayame was helpless to do anything about it.
　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.

Please have one ......?
I don't want to touch the gerbera right now. ！！！！
What? It's just like pasta. ......
That's why. ！！！！
Oh, I see. ......

　Ayame was depressed, and Ruri thought it was a mistake.

"I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I did something wrong.
I'm sorry. I like roses, Ruri, even if they're red.

　I took her hands gently and smiled at her.
　Ayame muttered in annoyance.

"That doesn't suit you, Pasta-chan?
"Ugly.

　There bloomed the expression of a child girl who could not be shown.











"Brother Fuu. What do you mean?
"What?

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.