The eve of the festival went smoothly and the night was over.
　On the sofa in the living room, Allen sank into a reverie.
　On the table in front of him was a pile of items that Charlotte had given him for his birthday.

I'm really sorry ...... for suggesting that we share property as a birthday present, but I think that was a bit crazy .......
No, no, I'm sorry I didn't have the courage to accept it myself.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.
　In the end, I couldn't come up with a decent gift, and Allen was the only one of us who couldn't give Charlotte a gift.

　He knew that Charlotte would be happy with a simple gift such as flowers or daily necessities.
　Because I knew that, I wanted to give her a unique gift that only Allen could give.
　However, he also understood that his intentions were completely strangling him.

　Sighing, Allen looked around the room.
　The living room, which had been so bustling with activity, had somehow disappeared, and the place was quiet and still.

What happened to the others?
Natalia and Lu have gone to bed. Eruka and the others have gone into town for the after-party.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a bit of a jerk.

　I'm not sure what to make of it. It's quite a dense group.
　You can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time, but you can't be the only one.

(Well, isn't ...... taking care of us so that we can be alone?

　He felt the silent pressure of everyone telling him to do something, and his stomach churned.
　Just then, Charlotte opened her mouth next to me in a formal manner.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. But I don't need a gift right now. Mr. Allen has already given me so many things.
That's not going to happen. I haven't given him much in the past either.

　The city's cakes and sweets, clothes and hair ornaments, books and magic wands ...... are bigger than mountains, but they are not very expensive.
　Charlotte shook her head as she said this.

But that's not all. I've received many more wonderful things.
Did you ......?　I don't remember any of that.
Maybe it doesn't ring a bell because it's not real.

　Charlotte looked into Allen's face, which was puzzled.

"You gave me a ...... family.
"Family ......?

　Allen's eyes blinked at the unexpected word.

I never thought I'd be sitting around a table with as many people as I am today. The food was warm, kind and ...... very delicious. There were other things that Allen gave me as well.

　The joy of studying and the comfort of napping.
　The excitement of going out, the joy of casual conversation.
　Charlotte counted them slowly and happily, thinking that Allen had given them all to her.

You told me once, Mr. Allen, that you were the happiest person in the world. You told me once, Mr. Allen, that I would make you the happiest person in the world.

　Those were the words that he had vowed to make her taste all kinds of happiness when he had first picked her up.
　Charlotte gently squeezed Allen's hand with her fingertips, having just counted her blessings.

I'm already the happiest person in the world. I don't need anything more. It's enough.
"Charlotte......

　The smile on her face made Allen choke on his words.
　There was no lie in Charlotte's words. From the bottom of her heart, she knew that she was happy.
　He had never imagined that a girl who had been so depressed could change so much in just six short months.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with that.
"Yes, yes. I knew Mr. Allen would say that. ......

　Charlotte nodded her head with a slight smile.
　I'm glad to see that you are well aware of Allen's stubbornness.

You may say you're the happiest man in the world, but that's only the beginning in my book. I'm going to continue to teach you all kinds of naughty things and make you experience even more depravity, so be prepared.
"Hmm, can you teach me more than this?　I'm so nervous.
Of course I will. I'm ready to spend the rest of my life.

　Allen grinned, but then his shoulders slumped as he remembered the reality of the situation.

Well, first of all, I have to worry about a birthday present. ...... Now, what should I really do? ......
I'm not sure what to do.　I'm happy with anything you can give me, Allen.
That's why I'm thinking about it. It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web to make sure you're getting the most effective results. It was a battle for human dignity, not to mention the pride of being a lover.

I was surprised that Dorothea also congratulated me. I haven't had a chance to read your book yet, though.
"The book you said was written on our model? ......
Yes. I found ....... It's here, isn't it?



　From the pile of presents on her desk, Charlotte finds what she is looking for.
　It's a thick, well-bound book. On the back cover is a synopsis of the story: "A pessimistic wizard meets a pure girl and falls in love.
　Charlotte says with a twinkle in her eye.

A book about us sounds interesting. Would you like to read it with me?
"Well, I guess I'll have to check it out. ......

　Allen nodded grimly and looked at the book on Charlotte's lap.
　He was prepared to see what it contained and, if worse came to worst, to sue.

(It's Dorothea, after all. ...... It's bound to be something trivial. I'm not sure if it's a good book or not.

　While I was making these assumptions, Charlotte was excitedly opening the book.
　And then--they both froze, holding the page open.

"............
"............

　A heavy silence settled over the room.
　It wasn't because we were disgusted by the messy writing, or because the hypnotic magic was triggered the moment we opened the book. ...... It wasn't for such lousy reasons.
　From the first page of the book, there was a large illustration of a kissing scene between a man and a woman.
　The mood was full of excitement, and flowers were falling all around. The glitter hurt my eyes.

(Oh, those d*mn elves!　What the hell did you give me for a birthday present?　And ......, why did you make the man and woman in the picture look like us?

　One is a black-and-white haired man in a robe, and the other is a pretty blonde girl .
　For all intents and purposes, it was Allen and Charlotte. The resemblance was so striking that anyone who knew them would recognize them at once. Maybe I can win a lawsuit.

(This is too awkward. ......!　I've never done anything like this before. ......!

　It's been two months since we started dating.
　We've only been dating for two months. We're both too new to this kind of thing, so we're not ready to do it yet. I thought we would ...... eventually, but I never thought I would be made aware of it in this way.

　I gulped and glanced at Charlotte's face.
　As expected, Charlotte was also staring at the illustration with a red face.
　Slowly, however, her eyes turned to me. Her lips trembled slightly, and she asked Allen in a whisper, "You know, I think this is one of those things that I'd like to do.

You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.
What is ......?

　I'm not sure what to make of this.
　It is a genre that is distinctly different from the 'naughty things' that Allen is talking about on a daily basis.

That's a ...... naughty thing to do,...... the kind of thing adults do,......
"Oh, yeah? ......

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　She looked down at the illustration again and fell silent for a moment. Then she looked at Allen again. Her cheeks are slightly pink, and she opens her mouth.

"I'm going to be eighteen tomorrow. ...... I'm going to be an adult. ......
Yes, you are. ......
"So ...... you're going to teach me about this kind of adult naughty stuff ......, aren't you, Mr. Allen? ......?
"............

　Looking back on his state of mind at the time, Allen said to himself, "I guess that's what enlightenment is all about,....... What came to his mind was 'complete nothingness' and he could not think of anything at all. Not only my heart, but all my organs stopped working.

　In front of Allen, who was frozen like a stone statue, Charlotte's face turned bright red with a puffing sound.

I'm sure you'll understand.　I'm so sorry.
"Charlotte.
"Ha, yes, ......!

　I put my hands on Charlotte's shoulders as she mumbles her defense.
　He was sure that his own face would be just as red as Charlotte's, even though hers was as red as a boiled octopus. Still, Allen's throat quivered as he spoke.

"Do you mind if I tell you ...... now?

　It's too sudden, and it would have been smarter to ask in a more moody place, and you're new to this, so how can you expect me to teach you?

　Even so, Allen couldn't just run away here.
　Charlotte's eyes rolled back in her head and she froze for a moment. But Allen's determination must have gotten through to her. Then, in a faint voice, she said.

"Yes, .............

　That was his only reply, and he closed his eyes tightly.
　Allen smiled secretly at his honest reaction.

(The first kiss as a birthday present ...... is a bit too rude for my taste ......)

　But still, it's a birthday present that only Allen can give.
　He glanced at his watch and saw that in less than a minute it would be Charlotte's birthday.

　Allen finally made up his mind.
　Like Charlotte, he closes his eyes and gently brings his face to hers.

　Their breaths caress each other's cheeks, and I can feel the distance between them slowly approaching zero. I can feel the painful tension. The sound of my heart is annoying. And yet, in just a few more millimeters, our lips will touch.

　And then, finally, the clock struck midnight, and the bell rang.
　That moment...




My head is so high... (・・・・・・・・・・)!
"Huh?　Ugh, geez!


　Allen was grabbed by the neck and given a beautiful throw.
　This is a great way to make sure that you don't get caught in the middle. His breath caught in his throat from the impact, but his mind was filled with questions.

(What the hell?　Did I just do something wrong?

　How could I possibly know how to kiss? I wondered if I had done something wrong, but ...... soon realized otherwise.
　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had it.
　She stood with her arms crossed, full of dignity and confidence.

(Who the ...... hell is this guy?

　It looks like Charlotte, but it can't be Charlotte. Allen has a hunch.
　The mysterious being sticks his index finger at Allen's black-and-white eyes.

You rude person!　Who do you think I am, ............?

　Then he broke off and looked around as if he had noticed something.
　So Charlotte (?) She stroked her chin in agreement.

Oops, no. I've come out. Maybe she's just getting old.
"Oh, the front ......?　What the hell?　What's going on all of a sudden, Charlotte?
I'm sorry, but I'm not Charlotte.

　Charlotte put her hand on her chest. I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

"My name is Lydyria Evans. I'm a saint who lived five hundred years ago, and I'm ...... her past life thing!
"Past life thing?

　This was my first contact with Saint Lydyria, at the worst possible time.