"Hmmm ......!

　I put a bookmark string between the book I was reading, closed it, and stretched out.

　Reading a book in the same position for a long time makes your body stiffen, so I often relax my body, but it's getting a little hard.

　According to the clock on the wall in the library, it would soon be noon.

　Since I left the inn after breakfast and came to the library immediately after meeting Uru, I've already been staring at a book like this for about three hours.

　Unfortunately, I still haven't found the information I was looking for - a way to get rid of the curse of Uru's lycanthropy.

　The pupils who were also reading at the table for six had long since fallen asleep, with Rio lacking the patience to continue.

　Iris, too, at first showed an attitude of perseverance as she took notes, but after a while, she began to slump and eventually knocked down.

　It seems that for these girls, researching in the library is a much stronger enemy than conquering the Demon King.

　Meifa and Uru, on the other hand, were engrossed in the book and were still silently turning the pages.

　I had a feeling that Maifa would be a good match for the book, but I was a little surprised to see Ur.

　Since this book is about werewolves, Uru may be interested in other things than the curse of lycanthropy.

　But that being the case, I guess I'll take a lunch break for now.

"All right, boys. Let's cut it short and go to lunch.

"Woohoo, finally. ......

　When I announced the lunch break, Rio said tiredly.

　I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who's not sleeping. She said with a half-asleep look.
　Her mouth was slightly drooling, but she still looked cute, which was not fair.

　Well, I understand that reading a difficult book can make you sleepy.

　There were a lot of books with rather specialized contents this time, so it may have been a little too difficult for a beginner's class to do research at the library.

　However, I couldn't help it because I couldn't choose the subject this time.

　In fact, it would be ideal from an educational point of view if the students could find the information they wanted after doing their research on their own. .......

　In any case, let's go out for lunch.
　I asked the librarian to take care of the books and left the library with the kids.

　As we walked out of the entrance, the kids were having this conversation.
　Rio was the one who started it.

"How can you stay so focused, Maifa and Uru?

...... Maybe it's not about concentration, maybe it's about interest. ...... I rather like to learn about things I don't know.

I know what you mean about interest being important. I'm not sure I'd be able to read it at all if it wasn't about me.

"Interest. Does that mean I have to be interested in all kinds of things?

...... That doesn't sound right either. ...... There are some people who are not suited for this. ...... Iris and Rio, you should read the story. You can kill more time than doing nothing.

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

...... Please don't misunderstand me. ...... Reading books and gaining knowledge are not part of work in my opinion. ...... As for not wanting to work, I do it with pride.

It's not too late to let go of that pride. ......

　I agree with Iris.
　I agree with Iris that you should work harder.

　Well, anyway.

"Well, what about lunch? Uru, do you know of any good and cheap restaurants nearby?

　When I asked Ulu, a local, he happily replied.

When I asked Ulu, a local, he happily replied, "Well, there's a bakery nearby where I work, if you want.　The bread baked by the master is delicious! By the way, our specialty is the Delicious Jumbo Sandwich. It's cheap, delicious, and filling!

　He said proudly.
　From the looks of it, he must really like the bakery he works at.

"Hmm, I'll do that then. Are you guys okay with that?

"Yes!

　So we walked along for a while with Uru's guidance, and eventually we saw a bakery on our way.

　It was a bakery with a rustic atmosphere, tucked away in a middle-class residential area.
　The smell of baking bread wafted from the store.

　When we got close to the bakery, Ulu said to me, "Well, we'll wait here.

I'll wait for you here.

　Ulu said, and stopped there.
　He waved us off.

Why? You've come all this way, why don't you just say hello?

　When Rio confronted him, Uru replied in an embarrassed tone.

No, I mean, ...... at work, I'm known as a quiet character. ....... We don't really get along with everyone at the store. ......

"......?

　Rio, Iris, and Maifa nodded their heads.

　And I, too, felt a certain discomfort.

　The fact that you proudly introduce your workplace, but don't get along with the people in your workplace, seems to be a bit of an incongruity.

　And then...

　From the corner of a nearby alleyway, a cheerful-looking middle-aged man with a strong build appeared and called out to Uru.

He said, "Hey, you're Ur-boy. What's up? It's unusual for you to come to the store on your day off.

　Hearing his voice, Ur jumped up and down.

　He turned his head to hide his face and replied to the man.



"Oh, master, ...... usu.

　The tone of Ur's voice had dropped a notch.
　I'm not sure what's so strange about that,......?

　But the man Uru called "master" didn't seem bothered by it and walked briskly up to us.

　He's so tall that we have to look up.
　His body is also very macho, especially his upper body.

　But since Uru said "master," he must be the owner of the bakery that employs Uru.

　The bakery's owner, a macho man, calls out to me.

I've never seen Ur-boy with his friends before. And are you a brave traveler in that outfit?

"Yes. I met Uru yesterday.

　If you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, then you need to look at the best way to get the most out of your business.

　When I walked up to the man, he put his arm around my shoulders and said in an ear-to-ear tone so that the girls would not hear.

He put his arm around my shoulders and whispered in my ear so the girls wouldn't hear, "...... Hey, bro. I'm not saying that you shouldn't have girls in your life, but if you're going out with him because you think he's playing with you, don't do it. He's a shy guy, but he's also a good guy who takes his job seriously. Hey, please.

　He's got it all wrong.

No, no, no!　They are my students, and I am a teacher at the Academy of the Brave.

　When I explained this, the man released me and gave me a surprised look.

"Teacher ......?　My student ......?　I'm not sure what to say.　I thought that the boy had fallen for a bad man, and I misunderstood him. Hahahaha!

　And then he slapped me on the back with a bang.
　I'm not a hero, I'm just a regular guy, but it's a decent amount of power, and it hurts a decent amount.

　Then Uru came to me slowly.

"Oh, uh, master ......, these people came to buy bread for lunch. ......

"Oh, yes, yes, customers!　Well, I'm sorry about that. Come on in, please. If it's your first time eating our bread, try the Delicious Jumbo Sandwich .......

　That's what the master of the bakery said to me, but...

　If you look behind you, you'll see Uru with her head down and her face hidden.
　I was more concerned about the strange relationship between Uru and the master than I was about the bread.

　I got the impression that the master loved Uru as if she were his own child.
　The fact that he thought I was a bad bug and tried to get rid of me was evidence of this.

　However, Uru seems to be building a wall against her master.

　It's a complicated situation.

　With this in mind, I was pushed by the master to go through the door of the bakery.