Allen's plan was very simple.
　First, he would take Charlotte and roam the streets.
　When doing so, he would deliberately go to a deserted place and pretend to keep an eye on Charlotte.
　If the bandits target them, he will return fire and continue the date. This is repeated over and over again.

　In other words, it's like fishing.
　There is no guarantee that the bandits will come after him, and he has the insurance of Lu and Goussetsu.
　Therefore, Allen decided to concentrate on his date as best he could, but his plan was quickly foiled.



　The city is crowded today.
　Parents and children, families, adventurers ......, and couples like Allen and his friends. In the midst of the crowd, Allen made a new announcement.

I'm not sure what to say. Let's go to ......, what's wrong?
"Ugh, .......

　Charlotte put on her hat and looked around restlessly.
　She is wearing the same wide-brimmed hat and white dress that she wore the other day when she went to the flower garden for a picnic.
　Her hair was ...... the same golden color as usual.
　Charlotte threw an anxious glance up at him.

"Are you sure I ...... don't need to dye my hair ......?
"Hmm. It won't be a problem.

　Allen tells her matter-of-factly.
　The reason she used to dye her hair when she went out was for disguise.
　But that was no longer necessary, Allen decided.

Your wanted list is no longer in the city. It's been a long time since you've been here, so it shouldn't be a problem.
"But... ......
Huh?

　Charlotte seemed unconvinced and just shrank back.
　Just then, someone approached her. It was a woman with a large backpack who looked like a peddler. She looked very familiar.

"Oh, the shopkeeper of the past?
"It's been a while, Daimajou.

　It's been a while, Daimajou." Allen held up one hand and the woman nodded lightly.
　I once bought a hair clip for Charlotte from a stall when I was in town. This was the shopkeeper from that time.

It's been a long time since you've seen ...... me.
......!

　She also looked at Charlotte and tilted her head slightly.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I see you've dyed your hair. A change of scenery?
"What?
Yeah. It looks better on you. I think she'll like the hair clip I sold her.

　Charlotte's golden hair. The shopkeeper's eyes narrowed as he saw the hair ornaments that adorned it.
　I'm not sure what to do with it.

I'm going to go now, then. I'll be there most of the time, so please come back and visit me.
"Sure. I'll stop by later if you want.

　After parting ways with the owner, Allen smiled at him.

I'll stop by later if you want. The people in this town know you with dark hair. I knew that if I wandered around with my original hair color now, they would just think I had changed my look.
"Oh, I see. ......

　Charlotte nodded her head.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. You can't walk around with your head held high, that's what's wrong with you.
"......, is that right?
Of course. I am.
...... Thank you.

　Charlotte smiled thinly and gently lifted the brim of her hat.
　Apparently, she was able to blow it off.
　Allen patted her on the back, relieved.

Good. Now then, let's go to ......, but first...
What's that?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　...... I guess I didn't say it well enough.
　This is a great way to get the most out of your business.

That ...... is why we should hold hands so we don't get separated.
It is ...... yes.

　I've been to this city many times before. I've never been separated, and even if I were, I'd just go home.
　So Charlotte would have understood that this was just an excuse.


　But Charlotte didn't say anything.
　She slowly took Allen's hand and smiled at him.

"Well, ...... we can't get separated, can we?
Yes. Yes, we mustn't get separated.

　Allen smiled awkwardly back.
　And then the two of them walk slowly, holding each other's hands. 　

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

　I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm not sure what to do.

　There was a lot of deadly energy, like tiny spikes, piercing from all directions.
　They were different from those of those who were trying to kill the couple. It's the kind of thing you can only taste on the battlefield, the kind that makes your skin crawl.
　In addition, there are so few and so numerous that the full extent of them cannot be seen.
　Perhaps this is the group led by ...... Ricardo.

(Haha ...... okay. If they try to do something, I won't let them get away with it. I'll crush you with all my might!

　Allen tried to smile wryly.

"Heh, this is fun. Mr. Allen.
"Yes, it's fun.

　I'm sure you'll have fun." Charlotte's cheeks flushed as she said this, and she smiled very derisively.