After we got out of the ruins, we headed straight to the Holy Ruins Hall.

''Then I'm going to go change.''
Yeah.

　Mr. Currier indicates the pillars of the entrance hall with his thumb.　

'I'll be waiting there. Take your time.
Yes, thank you.

　Once I left Currier-san, I went to the museum's storage room.
　There I picked up the uniform I had deposited there, then changed into my uniform in the changing room and returned the equipment I had borrowed.

'Oh, you. How was it, what did you get today?
Well I can tell you that there was.
Oh, well, that's good. Well, keep up the good work.
Hi.

　After exchanging what kind of an exchange as the person in charge, we headed to the ground floor hall of the meeting place.
　Currier-san's equipment seems to be all of her own, and her clothes were also in uniform, so it seems that she herself had no business in the Holy Ruins Hall.
　By the way, even if you have your own equipment and tools, you can keep them at the hall if you go through the formalities.
　Some students who find the procedure cumbersome are said not to leave their equipment and tools with them, but many students have their equipment and tools kept here.

　Currier-san was leaning against a pillar in the hall, crossing her arms and staring at the floor.

''..........''

　In Currier-san's case, even standing like that is sublime.
　As students walking down the hall of the auditorium naturally turn to look at her, I'm reminded once again that she has a figure that attracts people just by standing there.

'Here you are, sir.'
"Hm.

　Mr. Curie lifts his body away from the pillar.

'Well, let's go.'
Yes, sir.

　We went out to the square together.
　The number of students gathered in the square has also decreased significantly.
　However, it is only compared to when we came here in the evening, and there is still a decent number of students left.
　Or perhaps the number of students hiding inside the ruins has increased.

　When I looked at the clock in the hall earlier, the time was past eight in the evening.
　............
　I'm tired after everything that's happened today, so part of me wants to just go home and rest.......
　I glance at Currier-san.

　Since it's such a big deal, I feel like I'd like to sit down somewhere and talk to her for a bit.......
　Of course, it's up to her convenience.
　With that in mind.

You've got to get back to your quarters for the day.

　With a snap, Currier-san said as he removed the braces that indicated the hierarchy he was reaching from his arms.

'From the looks of it, you're pretty tired.
...I guess I should take the rest of the day off, after all.
What's coming next?
I was just wondering if I could have a little chat with you, Currier-san, about your future plans.

　Currier sighs.

'You can do that tomorrow. You need to rest when you need to, or you'll destroy your body.'
"...well, yeah. Okay, I'll go home and rest for the day.
Yeah, do that.

　And then, out of nowhere, we started walking.
　We walked side by side on the cobblestones illuminated by the light of the crystal lights standing at equal intervals.
　There are no students passing each other and the area is filled with silence.
　The sound of leaves scraping against each other.
　Somewhere, an insect was chirping.

By the way, there's one thing that's been bothering me.

　Mr. Currier said.

'Yes,'
You don't think... you don't even have the money to buy preserves?

　I turned over and pulled my shoulders inward.

'It's embarrassing,'
We'll get it.

　Currier breathes a breath of dismay again.
　I feel sorry, as if I'm the cause of her distress.

''I had a feeling that way after seeing the equipment you had when you entered the Holy Ruins and the way you felt in the hall..........................

　My stomach bug rumbled at the right moment.

'............'

　Is it because I heard the word "preserved food"?
　It's as if a stomach bug suddenly became active.
　No - it was enough to feel 'hungry' within the ruins, so it must have actually been quite low.
　And then Currier-san stopped.
　And from the pouch on his belt, he took two dried meat wrapped in paper.

Here.

　He let go and handed it to me.

'What?　Um ... this.
I'll do it.
Are you sure?
Hm ... eat here, or eat back in your quarters, whatever you want.

　Currier pulled a pocket watch from the pouch.

'And at this hour, we can still get dinner in the dining room of the quarters... you know, the men's quarters are in the opposite direction, right?　This is the way to the girls' quarters.
Oh.

　I see.
　Does Currier-san think I've entered the men's quarters as normal?
　........Well, I wonder if there were any vacancies in the men's quarters?
　...................
　Be that as it may.
　I guess we should talk about this.

Actually--

　Due to the circumstances of the school, it is now an abandoned house (?) near the girls' quarters. I explained to Currier-san, blurring it appropriately, but not lying, that I lived in the
　To tell the truth, I wanted to explain in detail, but since I hadn't gotten confirmation from the headmaster about how much of myself I was allowed to tell people, I kept my explanation somewhat vague.
　I asked for Currier-san's reaction while feeling a little anxious, wondering if she'd be taken to task for something, but she

Well, you're a forbidden user. The school must have a plan. And besides the proximity to the girls' quarters is a good thing. It's easier for me to come to you if something goes wrong.

　He said seriously.

　Suddenly--

　I was thunderstruck by the seriousness of her face in the light of the crystal lamp.

''.........''

　After all, Mr. Currier is beautiful.
　It's as if a sculpture of perfect beauty was given life as it was.
　In contrast to Cecily's lovely and somewhat fragile beauty, Currier's beauty is based on strength and dignity, or something like that.
　........that's just my impression, but.......
　When I was admiring it, Currier-san peeked in with a quizzical expression.

''........what?''
Oh, no, it's nothing.

　Her face suddenly heated up as her face came in front of him in an unexpected way.

''?　You're a weird one.

　I caught my breath beside Currier-san, who was wondering.
　Then we walked again towards the girls' quarters.

　The conversation with Curie-san on the way went something like this.

The stars are beautiful, aren't they?
Really?　There's not much out there.
..........

Why don't you try some of that dried meat?　You must be hungry, right?
So, here it is.
..........
Wow, this dried meat is really good!
'Hmm, I didn't think it was that good but I guess I was just too hungry.
Ha, I guess hunger is the best kind of spice...
Look, my water bottle I have water in it.
What?
I'll give it to you, too.
Are you sure?　I mean, this is, I mean, Currier-san--
Don't worry. I've never used it. I'm buying a new one tomorrow.
..........
What?
No..... Um, are you sure you want to have it?
Yes.
Oh, thank you.

"Well I'm sorry I didn't go in and save you when you were attacked by the goblins.
No, no!　That's not something you should apologize for, Currier-san!
'To be honest, I was a little hesitant to leave. In the meantime, you were finishing up...
No, I'm a forbidding spell-caster and I'm not afraid of goblins.
Only, that blow with the sword - that was a bold and quite a blow.
'What a pleasure it is to be praised by Currier-san!
But you'll have to learn a lot of lessons.
Yes.

Um, do I... do I smell something?
Yeah, it's a mess.
I'm sorry.
No, I'm just kidding. No, I'm not. Don't worry about it.
Well that's good.
I knew it.
!

　We arrived in front of the women's quarters with such a bland conversation, though I'm sure there were more things we should have said to each other.
　Probably, Currier-san was also concerned about my fatigue, so she didn't pry into the matter.
　

"Let's see........my house is a little bit far away behind this inn. But it's a rented house.
'Yeah, I remember some buildings. Okay, I'll remember that.
So I'll see you tomorrow!　.........Mr. Currier?

　Currier-san looks at me with an unflattering expression.

''I'm going to ask you one more time ... are you really going to work with me?''
Yes. Unless you don't mind, Mr. Currier.

　She let out a long breath.

'I understand your determination,'

　Then I turned my back to you.

Well I'll see you tomorrow.

　Yes, he blurted out and walked into the quarters.

"..........

　Well.
　I think I'm going to go back to my place, too.

　　　　　　　　　　*

Oh, welcome back, Mr. Kurohiko!

　As I opened the door of the house, Mia, who had been sitting in a chair, quickly levitated in her chair.

'Huh?　Mia?
Hi, this is Mia.

　Mia's ears twitched and she smiled with a flash of a smile.
　There was light leaking through the window, so who's there?　But it seemed that it was Mia who was in the house.
　I mean.

Mia........did you clean your room or something by any chance?
Well, yes. To the extent that I can...

　Looking a little embarrassed, Mia's cheeks turn red.
　Yes.
　The inside of the house is much cleaner than it was when I came out of the house in the morning.
　There was also some more furniture.

''Thank you, Mia-san,''

　I bow my head deeply.

''No, no, not at all!　This is something I did on my own!　Gratitude etc........what a waste of words!

　Mia-san was humble, but I was filled with gratitude.

'By the way, Kurohiko-sama, well... did you stop somewhere after class?
Yes, it's a long story and I'm just wondering if I should go to the Holy Ruins.
'Well, since the first day!　Wha, were you all right?!
'Somehow but I was a bit too reckless. Now I'm truly sorry for it.
''No way... if Kurohiko-sama is safe, that's enough for Mia!　It's just....

　Mia looked at me up and down.

''If you will not be able to meet with Kurohiko-sama, Mia will miss you a bit. So ... please don't do anything too dangerous.

　Immediately after that, Shun, Mia-san lowers her eyebrows.

''........I'm sorry to be so impertinent.
No, I'm glad you're worried about me like that.
Mr. Kurohiko...
I understand. From now on, I'll be as careful as possible to avoid being reckless.
Okay.

　Mia looks happy.
　I was kind of happy too.

'Oh, so that's it.'

　Mia clapped her hands together for one.

'We're ready for you to bathe in the hot water, if you don't mind.'

　When I went to the bathroom, I saw a wooden lid on the bathtub.
　The inside of the bathtub had turned white with steam.

It's an old bath tub that was installed a long time ago, so I just poured boiling water into it.......but I think it's still warm enough. With the newer bath tub tubs made of crystal, it would be easier to reboil the cold water....
That's... enough!

　I'm thankful for this.
　When I came back and the bath is boiling I'm honestly very, very grateful.

Then, when Kurohiko-sama finishes bathing, I'd like to have dinner.......how about it?
Are you sure?
So you're sure you want it ready for me?
Uh....oh, yes.
Well then, I'll have it ready in a minute. Kurohiko-sama, please take your time and recover from your fatigue.　

　When he said that, Mia went back with a bang.

　That's why.
　I hadn't taken a bath in a while.

　I take off my clothes and go into the bathroom.
　Then I sit down on a small wooden chair.
　The soap (?) There was a green liquid in a clear bottle on the floor.

'Is this what you call a hair wash made from the extracts of docinette leaves... which...'

　It was explained to me earlier by Mia, and it was, well, early on, a shampoo.
　I put it in my hand, put it in my hair, and shuffle it around.
　Mmm, it smells fresh....

　I cover my head with a tub of hot water and then scrub my body with a cloth lathered with soap.

"Wow........I feel so refreshed........

　Then I take a dip in the hot tub.

Oh it's great....

　It's like exhaustion is being lifted from the very core of my body........
　Ahhh........after all, baths are good for me.......

　It reminds me of today.
　It's been a long day........no, it's not over yet........
　.............
　
　Of course, I was also happy that Cecily-san invited me to join her.
　There were many other things that made me happy, too.
　At the same time, there were things I should know.

..........

　I agree.
　Today was full of firsts and things about Currier-san, but there should be more time to spare tomorrow than today.
　Tomorrow--I'll see Clarice-san and ask her about the forbidden curse.
　In the course of attacking the Holy Ruins from now on, you will definitely use the forbidden curse.
　You should know what you can know, even if it's just a little.

　........Well, let's just take it easy and relax today and relax, shall we?

　After that, I took a bath for quite a long time.

　　　　　　　　　　*.

　I get out of the bath and change into the silk clothes that Mia had prepared for me.

''Phew........''

　Body and soul, I was refreshed.

　Then I went back downstairs to the dining room - or rather, the dining room kitchen - where the delicious food was waiting for me at the table.
　Delicious-looking food was waiting on the table, steam rising.
　Beside her, Mia-san was waiting for me.

''.........''

　And there was another person sitting at the table.

It's a good thing you took your time, Kurohiko. I'm glad to hear that your bathing experience was so pleasant.

　Sitting on that seat was the headmaster of the school in a gothic loli outfit - Makina-san.