-- "That's it!　The winner is--Futa Pomodoro!'

　-- "Y--YEAH!!!!



　I remember a time when...
　I remember one day, when I was exposed to the heat of the day, and I could be happy and sad about someone's victory and someone's defeat on the fast-paced stage of "sword fighting".

　That's why there were times when I couldn't help but think.

　--"Oh, I wish I could stand on that ground.










　--A house of pasta.

"The average lifespan of a swordsman is 30 years. That's true. It's foul to kill a man wielding such a dangerous thing. --Even so, lately they've been thinking about transferring medical technology, especially to the head.

　In the reception room, which used to be used for backroom dealings, there was an unusual group of people.

　One was of course Pasta-chan, who was slumped on the top seat, crunching on a cupcake, in a state that could not be shown to her fans. She took off her shoes and sat on the sofa in her bare feet.

"......, I guess.

　And the other is Wind Earth Note. The other is Wind Earthnote. He is a bouncer for the Orba Trading Company, and even now that he has no one left to serve, he is still doing his best to help the company. The reason behind this is that she is still alive right in front of me - unfortunately, this is private information.

"But I...
"Oh, come on, you don't have to tell everyone. ...... I know you better than anyone.
Ha-ha-ha. ...... Thank you.
...... Dad and sister Beato are good friends, aren't they?

　Unusually, Pasta lowered his eyebrows and turned gentle eyes.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　The one sitting next to Wind with a strange look in her eyes is the last one, Luli Arsnaut.

　She will be seven years old soon.

She almost killed me because of you.
Hey, Mister Pasta.
I'm sure you can handle this now, you little brat.
............ I see.

　I don't know the details, but...
　I don't know the specifics, but I think it's safe to say that I'm aware of my past, when I couldn't do anything, and the people who could allowed me to live my whole life.

If it weren't for you, none of this would have happened.
"...... Yes!

　"If it weren't for you, none of this would have happened.
　Ruri smiled happily for some reason. This was the pasta that didn't understand.

　I guess she doesn't understand.
　I'm sure you're not the only one.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. It's not like the Orba Chamber of Commerce is going to be bothered by it.
...... Are you sure?
No. It's a festival that even murderers participate in.
That's a bit of a stretch, .......

　Wind laughed dryly, but his heart was very warm.

　--I want to participate in a martial arts tournament.

　That was the reason for his visit to the Pasta residence.

　For a man who had come to inquire about how he would fare as a bodyguard for the Orba Trading Company, his permission was surprisingly simple.

"Well, it would be a good foil for the Orba Trading Company if you are active.
"Yes, sir. I'll do my best.

　I'll do my best." As Wind nodded enthusiastically, Pasta's mouth dropped into a small smile.

...... is a pretext.
"...... is a pretext?
It's time for you to do what you love. You've got all this time on your hands.
"...... Chairman.
I'm not the chairman anymore. I'm not the chairman anymore. ...... The little girl is good enough to be left alone and not die. Your injuries are over, your ties are gone. I don't care if you like being a bouncer. ......

　With her cheek resting on her cheek, she continued boringly.

It's okay. I don't blame you for being a little selfish sometimes, it's your skill.
"Thank you, .......

　Pasta annoyingly poked the back of her cheek with her tongue as Wind bowed deeply.
　It's hard to get used to being thanked face to face.

"...... You've changed a bit, Pasta.
"Huh. I don't know what you're talking about. "It's a sin not to change. It's much better to think differently today than yesterday than to think the same way for ten years.
"Well, let's just leave it at that.

　Wind smiled softly, smiling at me.
　I wasn't talking about pasta beliefs.
　It's just that, well...
　If there was a margin, she was the one who had it, and she seemed to have softened a little.
　That was all we talked about.

"Hey! You're too old to know better. It's ......, and as you probably know, it's a duo this time. Who are they?


"...... No, it's . Haha.
"Well, there's no one in the Chamber of Commerce who can match you.

　Pasta thinks for a moment.
　I've been thinking about my fake brother who's in a lot of trouble because he doesn't have any friends. I don't mind him being the commentator this whole time.
　There are three reasons.
　The performance of the other commentators is too random.
　I think the tag team champions should be given to someone else.
　I'll skip the other one.

...... Well, there are some.
No.
"...... Luli?

　It was not Wind who stopped Pasta from thinking about raising a candidate, but Ruri, who was flapping her legs beside him.

　When she sat down on the couch, her feet barely reached the floor. Aside from Pasta, who was relieved to have won that much.

"You're my brother, aren't you, Beato?
Yes, but...
But not Brother Fuu. No, Dad.
Oh, oh, ....... Why is that?

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.
　There is no reason for Pasta to get upset just because Ruri denied him.
　He waited quietly for her words. If something emotional comes up, I'll stop her.

It's high risk, low reward.
"...... Luli?

　At this point, Pasta stopped saying anything to her.
　At this point, Pasta decided not to say anything to her, because he didn't see any point in arguing with her.

Brother Fou was the winner last time. If you stick with him and win, you'll be hiding behind him. If you make a mistake and lose, even if it's not your fault, you'll get beaten. So absolutely not.
"...... Luli. I'm just...

　Pasta understood what Wind was trying to say.
　She didn't want to go to the game from that calculating point of view.
　And, depending on how you listened to him, his tone of voice could sound like he was speaking ill of Futa.

　But it was Pasta, of all people, who made it right.

"Ruri's right. You won't get much benefit from working with him.
But...
Wind. ...... No, Luli is not saying this to play the "manager" card.

　I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
　Wind didn't mean any disrespect. It's just that her suggestion seemed to have something of the lineage of Pasta - or Beatrix.

"What's the point of running a business? It's for the business. In this case.
"...... for me," he said. I know that, sir.
It's okay, Dad.
Yeah?
Luli, I've made a list of potential suitors.

　Luli Arthnaut.
　She's almost seven.
　Wind seemed to have grown a lot in the past year.

...... How did you come up with that list?
"How did you make that list?　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. I only wanted people with a reputation at least as good as Bob's.
"Hmm. And that's what the receptionist told me.
"Beato said, right?

　She tilted her head, puzzled.
　An innocent smile appears on her face.

She said they're less wary of kids.
"..................

　Pasta didn't say anything.
　The six year old was probably already there.


　Someday, this six-year-old will be smarter than the six-year-old who cried because he couldn't get a loaf of bread.


"Huh. ...... Well, suit yourself. There's still time to enter.
Yeah!　Dad, come here.
Oh, oh, are you going?
Yes, time is money!

　Ruri was in a good mood today. She was in a good mood all the time today, mostly because she was Beato's big sister, but she was also very happy to be able to put her own ideas into action.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.



"Wind.

　As he walked out the door, he looked back at me and said.

"Good luck with that.

　The average lifespan of a gladiator is 30 years.
　The average lifespan of a fighter is 30 years. That's why I'm finally able to be selfish at my age.

　He smiled that loose, almost mocking smile.
　Wind nodded and left the place.










"Meido!

　Ruri knocked on the door of the room.
　Even sorry is now in this language.

"Hey, Ruri. "Hey, Ruri, is there anyone here who says they're a candidate?
"Yes?
Hmm.

　The apartment was not very clean.
　Wind stroked his chin and waited in the hallway for a while.

　The door opened with a bang, and there was...

"Hmm. It's the same Lori I've seen a few times.

　Wind gulped.
　I don't think I've ever made the mistake of thinking that this girl is my partner. She's here, which means this room is...

"Oh, just an extra?
"If it's Master...

　Just as she was about to turn from the half-open door.
　The moment she was about to turn through the half-opened door, she was lifted up, almost to the ceiling.
　She was lifted up on her shoulders and her face appeared.

"Hello, little girl, and you are...
It's been a while.
...... Oh. I'm sorry about that time.

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

If you're sorry, listen to me!
"What?

　I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it.

"You can work with your father, Izna Sienzan!
I--

　The man is momentarily taken aback by this statement.

　He looks at Wind from top to bottom.

　He nodded, flashing a vicious smile.


"Well, you're in a good mood, buddy.




Izuna & Wind "Wilderness Storm Blade" - Enter.