I heard that my little sister Charlotte has been accepted into the most prestigious magic academy in Japan (my school).



This is the first I've heard of it.



"Well, if she hasn't told you, I guess she hasn't."



　To my question, Prof. Tia replied nonchalantly.



"How did you come up with that?"



"We talked about that when she participated in the search for the Olympian ruins, didn't we?"



　Was I right?　It was.

　I think they were saying that they wanted to let people know how good Charu was so that they would eventually let her skip a grade at the academy. That's what Charles wanted too.



But isn't it too soon?　He's still a child."



　I had assumed that I would be eligible to take the exam next year, or something like that.



"Hmm, I guess you see it that way. Yes, you are too modest in your self-esteem, but you are also too lax in your evaluation of others.



"I feel like a fool."



　Professor Tia cowered with a sigh.



"On the contrary. The absolute strong are indifferent to themselves and to others. You are a great example of this."



　I care about Char, don't you?

　I guess my dissatisfaction showed on my face, Professor Tia says, as if she could read my mind.



"Of course you care about Char," he said. But you don't know what she's capable of.



"I know Char is amazing."



"In her case, it's more than just . Academically, she's way ahead of where I was in school. And she's still developing, which is more than enough to say that she's terrifying.



　To be honest, I don't understand why you cite Professor Tia.



"So, is it possible that you could overtake Iris and become the top student in your grade?"



"Well, I don't know.　Iris is a little out of his league, you know. Those two are already competing for the top position in the school.



　Wow, Iris is good at what she does.



"It's another wonder, isn't it? Char was educated by a noble family and taught by a demon tribe, so it makes sense, but Iris was raised in a monastery. I wonder where he got all that knowledge. ......"



　Professor Tia wrinkles her brow. To be frank, I'm not interested, so let's get back to the subject at hand.



"What is Char's practical side like?"



"Currently, my magic level [20] is at the top of my grade. However, in the last half year or so, he has raised his magic level by 3, so it is expected that in a year's time, he will be close to Prince Raius, the top student in his grade. Considering your talent, Char is rather expected to excel in terms of practical skills, which is why you were allowed to transfer.



　Wow, Charu is amazing. Well, his talent far surpasses that of the mean queen.



"In fact, the overwhelming majority of the students said that we should train her in the practical side."



"But I'll be working with a research professor, Tia."



"Well, it's all in my favor. "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I was right to keep you."



　Because I'm here, I guess. But I don't want to ruin Char's chances because of me. I'll tell him later.



"I'll tell you what I think you're doing wrong. She belongs with you, and that's what's best for her and what she wants."



　So, do you think I should move to a training room or something suitable for Char?



"So!　Don't look like you're thinking of anything bad. There's no place for you to be but in my lab, where you'll enjoy being cooped up. I can give you practical advice."



　I can't believe I'm making that face. I'm a little shocked because I thought I was a cool guy.



"Well, I understand why Char was able to transfer at this time of the year. But why did he keep it from me?"



"I think he wanted to surprise me."



"I see. Cute guy. And Professor Tia is the one who destroyed the girl's little dream.



"That's a big misunderstanding. So don't stare at me.



　What's your excuse?



"If you heard her confession without your knowledge, you wouldn't be surprised, would you?"



"No, that's not true. ......"



"No, I'm definitely not surprised. <


　I tried to imagine.

　Yeah, I think the only reaction would be <>.



"So you know what you have to do, don't you?　I'm going to leave now, since you don't seem to be in the mood today. I'll leave you to think it over for the day and decide on an ostensible research topic.



　It's a hassle, and I'd like to throw it all to Professor Tia.

　Professor Tia smiled and left, her thoughts showing on her face again.

　And then...





　I was sitting in the living room of the hermit house, watching cartoons.



"Brother!　Join us for lunch!"



　Here comes Charles.



"Oh, is it that time already?"



　Slacking off is really comfortable.




　Riza did not follow us, perhaps because she did not want to go through the mysterious space-time.



　Charles came up to me smiling with his school bag on his back.

　I heard that this girl wanted to go to the same school as me and had been scheming with Professor Tia behind the scenes. And today, he is trying to surprise me by telling me that he has started going to school with me.



　However, he didn't show any sign of trying to say anything to me this morning or even now.



　You forgot this, didn't you?　You completely forgot about the surprise confession, didn't you?



　I don't think it is the right thing for a brother to do. So I'm going to lead him on.



"Well, Char, you weren't at the castle today, were you?　Where have you been?"



"Yes, I am from today.　It was!"



　He flinches, then straightens his back and says crisply, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.



I will be attending the same institute as you, brother. I even joined the same laboratory as my brother!



　The younger sister shouts loudly,



"What, what, what!　Isn't that great, Char?"



　I was surprised,



"We won't be together in class, but we'll be in the same building. From now on, we will always be together.



　He smiled broadly and happily from the bottom of his heart.

　I'd like to stay in this shinny house all the time. ...... but that's okay.

　I can't help but think of Professor Tia's smirk on her face,



"Yeah, we'll be together forever."



　I responded with a smile.