In response to my question, Uru told me a little bit about herself.

　He told me that he was a werewolf.
　That when he is exposed to the moonlight on a full moon night, he loses his reason and is moved by violent and murderous impulses.

　Because of this, when he was a child, he nearly killed a boy who had been his friend.
　The villagers treated him like a monster and threw stones at him, and he fled from his village.

　It seems that Uru now lives outside the city, in a lonely hut at the foot of a mountain near the city.
　His mother, who used to live with him, died of illness, and he now lives alone.

　It is said that the monster scare happened when Uru turned into a beast in order to save a child who was about to be run over by a carriage.

　This was the first time that Uru had turned into a beast in this city...

　This is the first time Uru has been bestialized in this city..." Rio interrupted when Uru had said that much.

But, Uru. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.　It's not like you've done anything wrong in the past. I'm sure the people in the city would have understood if you had told them what happened.

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

　When Uru hears Rio's words, she is at a loss for an answer and turns her head away.

　Hmm .......
　I'm not sure if what Rio says is necessarily wrong, but in this case I'm not sure.

　People who can understand each other will understand each other if they speak properly...
　I don't dislike Rio's belief in the value of people being able to understand each other if they speak properly, but I think he believes too much in human beings unconditionally.

　In reality, things won't be that easy.

　If a fierce-looking creature with a towering physique and sharp fangs and claws suddenly appeared in front of an ordinary person who has no power to fight at all, the first thing that would happen to an ordinary person would be fear.

　Once they imagine the possibility of grave danger befalling them, they lose the ability to judge things calmly and tend to fall into short-circuit thinking.

　It is highly doubtful that such people would have listened to Ur without prejudice.

　I was going to point this out to Rio, but...

　But before that, Maifa said something like this.

"...... Rio. I'm sure you're aware that it's not that easy in the world. ...... It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Oh, .......

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

　I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd like to know more about this.

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

　Even unfounded superstitious things and false information can be easily believed if they are catalyzed by anxiety and fear.

　Since Rio and the others knew firsthand the habits of such people, they were quick to sympathize with Ur's situation.

"I see. ...... You're right. Excuse me, Uru. I think I was a little insensitive, not thinking about Uru's feelings.

"Oh, no, ......, it's okay. I don't mind at all.

　He laughs.
　The conversation seemed to be settled where it should be.

　Then I interjected.

So, Uru, the reason you gave up on the idol concert when you found out it was on a full moon night was because of the curse of lycanthropy?

　When I asked him that, he nodded his head.
　Then, in a self-mocking tone, he said something like this.

...... My life is always like this. Nothing goes right. I thought I had a chance, but it ended up like this... but it's for the best. I didn't have to bother Rio and the others for my sake. Everything is going to be all right now.

　And then he smiles at me like he's about to cry.

　Hmmm .......
　I'm not sure what to make of this.

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　The words "I'm tired of living" probably don't come out in response to the fact that it just doesn't happen.

　But as long as you find hope in it, it must be something that symbolizes the despair and hope at the root of Uru.

　So I want to do something about it.

　I can't save all the misfortunes in the world, but I do want to do something about the misfortune of a child who appears in front of me.

　I think it's a troublesome trait, but I can't help it.
　Moreover, it seems that this tendency is contagious...

"It's not all settled!

　Rio shouted.

　Rio strode up to Uru and grabbed the werewolf girl by both shoulders.

You can't just give up on your destiny!　Don't worry about bothering us!　You're not going to give up on your destiny!

　When Rio questioned him about it, Uru's feelings broke down.

　Uru filled her eyes with tears and shouted back at Rio.

I want to do it!　I'll never get this chance again!　But it can't be helped!　We're going to perform on an outdoor stage under a full moon!　If we perform, we'll become a monster!　What should we do if we give up?

"No, that's ......!　You can't do anything about it, brother!

　Rio is in trouble.
　Well, Rio is very reckless and selfish.

　And even if you say "do something," it's not that easy.

　The best way is to talk to the organizer of the event and see if there is any way for Uru to perform without being exposed to the moonlight, but this would be difficult.



　I don't think the organizers have any reason to go that far for a single cast member who was just scouted.

　Also, the prejudice of people against werewolves cannot be underestimated.

　If you are a brave person who has mastered the basics of monsterology, you know that werewolves only go berserk impulsively on the night of the full moon, and are mostly good people at other times.

　But if you explain this to the general public, they will not easily believe it.

Just as ordinary people cannot safely keep a lion even if they are told, "This lion has eaten and killed people before, but it is naturally mild-mannered, so it is safe to let it run free.

　In that sense, too, it would be difficult to get the cooperation of the event organizers.

　That's why Rio's question, "Can't you do something about it? The answer to Rio's question, "Can't we do something about it?" is that it would be difficult to do so in a straightforward manner.

　So...

"I don't have any bright ideas at the moment, but if you want, why don't we go to the city library tomorrow and check it out?

　I suggest this to Rio and the others.

　The point is that the curse of lycanthropy that Uru carries is a bottleneck, and if we can find a way to deal with it, we may be able to find a way out.

　And if you want to find out what you don't know, the best way is to look at books, which are a mass of human wisdom.

　This is also desirable for the education of Rio.
　It is also good for the education of Rio and his friends. It is good for them to learn the habit of searching for necessary information by themselves.

"What about ...... and the library ......?

　Rio didn't seem to be expecting such a response, but he seemed to have lost his nerve.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Yeah. I only have a basic knowledge of werewolves. I can't think of any effective countermeasures within the scope of my knowledge, but you might be able to find some information in the library that I don't know.

"Oh, I see. ....... But I'm not really good with books. ......

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'd like to know what you think.

What about Ur?　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　When I asked this, Uru shook her head.

I thought libraries were for smart people, but ...... they're not?

　He replied slowly.
　Ah, yes, the usual suspects.

　I sighed and said to the four girls.

Okay, okay. Tomorrow, we'll all go to the library, including Uru. Okay?

「「「「 Yes 」」」」

　So, before I knew it, Uru had become like a student of mine.

　Oh well.
　I'll take care of him while he's in town.