Kingdom Year 1820. Fresh season. Eisenhart, the capital.

　The weather is cloudy. We met up that day at a nature park near Spectacula.

"Good morning, Mr. Futa.
...... Oh.

　A tall, slender young man came walking slowly through the morning mist. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'd like to thank you for your time today.
Oh.

　The one who dares to interview is Orba's most beautiful saleslady, but she doesn't seem to be stretching her nose.

　I guess I can't help it.
　His original background and his current position as the "Princess's Sword Instructor".
　Considering all this, perhaps he's tired of looking at good-looking women.

"Let's go!

　But don't let that discourage you.
　Even though you have already decided on the questions to ask, it is absolutely essential that you secure a story that will lead to sales.

　No matter what punishment I may receive later, I will get to the bottom of this silent commentator named Futa.






　--Spectacular on the Midway #1--

　--Futa Pomodoro.






　Born in Mangan Province, Ritsuryo Province.
　Age unknown. 189 cents tall. 99 weight.
　Brother of Pasta Pomodoro, former champion of the Principality Colosseum. And... the pinnacle of Spectacula's first martial arts tournament.

　He is the perfect choice for the inaugural edition of this new project. In fact, if you were to ask me who else should I start with, it would be a huge challenge for the Orba Trading Company.

　Spectacula on the Midway.

　It is a special feature that focuses on the personalities of each of the spectaclar fighters.

　Why do they fight?
　Why do they have to fight?

　We would like to take a closer look at their personalities in preparation for the second annual fighting tournament that awaits us in the future.


"Where do you usually go after this?

　The most important part of the interview was to follow the interviewer as he would normally do, that is, in his private life.

Train up.
"...... here, sir?

　If you look around, you'll see nothing but hills.
　The nature park to the east of Spectacula is large.
　This is the place where there was some sort of commotion on the day of Pasta-chan's Yuyake Concert.

　Indeed, Futa chose this place to meet.
　That means he had a reason to call us here.

　"What is the training of the strongest?

"It doesn't have to be here. It doesn't have to be here, as long as you don't disturb anyone.
"May I see some of this in person at ......?

　It's a natural question. Futa lowered his eyebrows as if he was a little troubled by my curious question.
　Then, as if suddenly remembering, he replied.

I'll do it until you stop me.
"Stop ......?　I understand.

　It only took a moment for me to realize that he wasn't going to try to cut me off.

　He began to move lightly to relax his body and then slowly pulled out the sword at his waist.
　Slowly, he lifted it and swung it down.

　--repeatedly.

　We were silent for a while at the very plain picture, but soon realized.
　But we soon realized that he was swinging the sword without wavering at all. And - it won't be over for a while.

　It's true that if we don't end this at the end, we'll get stuck.
　He is a quiet and unsociable young man, but he has a kind heart.

　However, there was something I wanted to ask him before I stopped him.

"Is that a ...... sword?
Is that it?

　As he continued to swing, he muttered with a cool face.
　The blade is - let's just say it's not a big deal.
　We take pride in being the largest business association in King's Landing. With his eyes, I can say that his sword did not seem like a work of art.

"This sword itself is not so great.

　The roar of the wind as he said this was tremendous.
　We wondered if he was trying to say that even if it was dull, if he wielded it, it would instantly become a great sword. In fact, we had no choice but to agree with him, and if he was surprisingly confident, that would not be a bad way to write an article.
　But that was not the case.

But, yes. "But yeah, there's a guy who needs to be met with a sword. ...... I don't know when he'll be back.

　His words were so soft that it was hard to believe he was in the middle of swinging his sword. You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

It doesn't have to be this one. It's just that holding a sword is ...... so. What does it mean? I'm not sure what that means.


"I see!　So this person is a swordsman of your caliber?

　I'm not sure if it's because I was able to get a delicious topic from a completely different vector than I expected.
　I'm not sure if that's the only reason.

　What was it? Is it heat?

　There is someone who says he is waiting for you, even though he defeated the strongest princess in the kingdom, defeated the most active fighter in the preliminary rounds, and even defeated the most fearsome fighter to win.

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

"...... Oh. It's strong.

　It's a simple answer.







　The training was cut short.
　All the interviewers were reminded of the fact that it is the steady and sober accumulation of training that forms the core of his character.
　Without taking a break, he just kept on swinging and swinging.
　The stupidity of it all is very disproportionate to the glorious title of champion. That's why we were convinced it would make a good story.

So, where do you usually go after this?
"It depends on the day, but I guess. Today we'll go home.

　"It depends on the day.
　Futa had become a little more talkative, and he seemed to have become more friendly, though unconsciously.

　His sullenness is not a bad image for a champion. However, it would be better if he actually had this expression on the other side.

Are there any other candidates?
I'm not sure. ...... But you'd probably be better off going there to cover another fighter.
...... Oh, really?

　If there is someone more suitable for the occasion than you, feel free to give in.
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

...... I'm going to make a quick detour.
"Yes, by all means.

　He is such a humble man, where he wants to go. Places where I can be myself.
　Each one of these places would be good fodder for an interview.

　They were so sure of this that they let Futa do whatever he wanted.

　He was headed down another street, away from the main street. In other words, an old street.

Do you come around here often?
Yeah. But I don't spend that much.

　He tells me.
　It's true that the old streets are full of luxury stores waiting for you.
　Considering his prize money as a champion, he should be able to make a good living, but certainly not enough to spend on this street yet, the reporters think.

Here.
"Oh, here?

　But the store that Futa lined up at was a sweet-smelling pastry store.

...... That's surprising. Do you like sweets?

　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. We were a little relieved, but we continued our interview in a nonchalant manner.

If I had to choose between bitter and sweet, I'd say I prefer sweet. If I had to choose between bitter and sweet, I'd say I prefer sweet, but I don't think I'm sweet enough to drink hot lemonade with my pastries.
What kind of metaphor is that? What kind of metaphor is that?

　The relaxed atmosphere and the sweet scent of this place.
　I'm not sure if I'm allowed to be a little broken up or not, but Leeta's expression is also loose.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that.

I'm sure there are some people in this world who like that kind of thing.
"You're going to get fat.
I thought so too, but ...... I think I'd rather have a little more meat on me.

　He had a faraway look in his eyes, and after a while he had a bag full of cupcakes in his hand.







Welcome home, big brother.

　Cute ！！！！！！！！！！！！

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
　In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can contact us at our own web site. He handed her the bag.

He handed her the bag he was holding and said, "Oh, thank you!　Are you sure?
Do what you want.
Yay!　--Corona!

　She runs back down the corridor with a smile on her face, looking truly happy.

It's what makes life worth living, right?
What?　What?
Excuse me, it's nothing.

　I don't know what I'm saying, not being in charge of listening. Ms. Leeta's gaze was growing cold.
　I decided to be quiet and continue writing.

So this is where you two live, is it?
"It's a rented house, but it's big.

　"It's a rented house, but it's big," he said, inviting us to enter.


　I walked down the corridor and was invited to the reception room.

Come in.
Please excuse me.

　You sit down and casually look around.
　The flowerbed outside the window is very beautiful.

Now, may I ask you a few questions?
Oh.

　Huta nodded in response to Leeta's question.
　They decided to ask some questions while waiting for the meal.

It's about your sister.
Is that it?
Of course.

　Of course.

They're good friends, aren't they?

　She even went to the trouble of buying cupcakes. I guess that's true. Watching the reaction of the reporters, Futa exhaled.

I don't know how we compare to ...... other siblings in the world.
What do you usually do?
"Well, what ......?

　"What do you usually do?
　But I don't know how much I should go into it.
　You may or may not be able to find out more than you think.
　With this in mind, Futa answered the question.

"Do you take his stuffed animals and play with them?
Such a cute thing!
I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you can do it. .................. No, there's no way I can talk about anything serious. ......

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'll try.

　I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　I love .........................
　Now more about Pasta-chan--

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
".......

　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a number of options. Each and every dish is fragrant.

"This is meat. This is meat. This is meat and that's meat too--
"Come here, Corona, be a good girl.

　As if in a panic, Futa stood up and half-heartedly led her outside.





"Buh.
I'm not sure what to do.
I was busy with the maid.
Let's have some fun later, okay?
"You're a busy man, warrior." - "Bushy, bushy, bushy.
Don't say that like it's a bad word. ......




　When he returns a few moments later, Leeta asks him.

"Where is she?
"Oh, my precious, uh, maid.
...... Oh.

　This is another one of those stories that smells so good.
　But that's a topic for another time... If you're a good friend of the maid, perhaps she'll be a guest on the Pasta-chan stage.

Was that why you continue to be a ...... fighter?
Yes.

　I start to eat as recommended.
　All of the food tasted as first class as it smelled.
　It's great that Pasta-chan is eating good food, but at this level, it's almost enviable.
　It's hard to believe that the maid girl is making this. I wonder if she has a chef in the back.

Maybe because she has something to accomplish. I can't tell you exactly what it is, but it's something I can only do as a champion.
"...... So you already have a goal. Is that something you couldn't do in the Colosseum?
"............

　Thinking for a moment, he muttered.

When I was in the Colosseum, I was alone. It may sound arrogant to say this, but I was only the strongest .......
"......


　The woman next to me, Ms. Lita, poked me with a thud, and I took notes.


"I lost sight of my goal. Even if I had a reason to fight, I didn't even know if I had the means to make it happen. I was thrown out in the dark. ...... I know it sounds pathetic, but that's who I am.
......
"The Spectacle.

　I look up and I say.

"They welcomed me like this. I'm grateful for that. I have a target, someone to guide me. She's really my sister in that way.


I see. ...... You were only nine years old. Still, it's a big part of who you are now.

　I thought that was an exaggeration, but Ms. Lita did not know the details. I glanced at Futa to see what he would say - but then I was surprised too.

Oh.

　The answer was immediate.

If it weren't for him, I'm not sure I'd be as straightforward a champion as I am now.
"...... brother and sister bond, huh?

　So I couldn't help but ask.
　I'm not sure what you're talking about.
　What does Futa think about her?
　I wanted to be clear about that, too.

"No, I don't know.

　Futa crossed his arms with difficulty.
　His words were very natural and unpretentious.

If you want to call it a brother-sister bond, I guess you're right. Or maybe there's another way to call it. But apparently it's not the right thing to say.

　Laughing in annoyance, Futa continued.

"To me, she's, well. --He's my little sister.
"......

　The eyes of the man who said that.
　It's easy to see from his eyes that he feels more than just a "cute sister" and that they have a bond.

　Then it's okay.
　I have no qualms about leaving Pasta in your care.

"Player Futa?

　I look up at him and ask.

"What does spectacle mean to you?"
"The road, I guess.

　That was another quick answer.
　Once again, Ms. Lita is glaring at me for taking the liberty of asking the closing question, but that's okay.

For me, it's the road to my dreams. The road to your goal. For me, it's the road to my dreams, the road to my goals. ...... Someone said it was the road to me.


　Fouta Pomodoro.
　From Mangan Province, Ritsuryo Province.

The view from the top of the Spectacula is pretty good. From the top of the spectacle, you can see the people who come in to enjoy sword fighting. It's a way for them to have some fun. Spectacula can be a stage for sword fighting or a stage for ...... pasta.

　The skillful technique is "imitation" and it is extremely difficult to break the stronghold unless you are superior in skill.

I think that's why Spectacula is a place where people who want to be connected to something - to be connected to something - gather.

　But I'm sure the real value lies in the hard work and dedication that goes into making sure the skills are solid.

"I'm only in the first round of my life. I'm still a long way from winning. But the people who have been looking forward to this... "If they're following the path that leads to the sword, then I want to be the destination. I never thought I'd be able to do that.

　And because of the frustration - the loneliness - the will to cherish the present.

"That's why. That's why the support I've gotten from everyone at Spectacula ...... tells me to hang in there, even though I'm still on the journey. It's not just for me. That's what Spectacula is all about.

　Spectacula is not a place to make dreams come true.
　It's where you go to make your dreams come true.

　So says Futa Pomodoro.


　He's a champion, and he's still smiling along the way.