Al?　Please get up for good. That's why I told you so much to go to bed early yesterday.

　Ars's early morning began with the weak sunshine and the gentle sound of a dismayed voice waking him up. In addition, the bed sank in beside him.
　Dazed, I cover my eyes with my arms and my dim vision quickly brightens as my arms are grabbed, accompanied by a happy voice that says, "I won't let you".

　When I slowly open my heavy eyelids, I see the girl peering at me with her hair hanging down, shimmering in the sunlight within my dazzling vision. Her mouth appears to be slightly arched.

'Good morning, Al,'


　The dawn of the morning.
　The morning that Loki had been waiting for.
　It was only a few days ago that Ars and Loki returned to this academy as a respite from their long and arduous journey.

　The weather this morning is undoubtedly real, and after all, that divinity must not care about earthly matters as if it were not. It seemed so much like that, letting the sunshine pour in that nothing had changed.
　Loki woke me up three times.

　Unusually, Ars, who had finally woken up at last, was checking today's weather conditions first of all to ward off the sleepiness.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new pair of shoes.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you want to do.
　It's a very good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for, because the silver-haired girl who is extremely excited about this morning is standing in the kitchen humming. One of the reasons she's in good shape is probably because it's a weekday.
　In other words, it's time for students to study.

　As an industrious student who, not long ago, used to go to school every day like a madman, it's quite comforting to know that Loki and Ars are the only two students who have a day off.


　It's a very good thing that you can't forget your plans for the next day. That's how much she's looking forward to it. It's a good thing that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away with it.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're doing.

'You seem to be in good shape today.'

　He opened his mouth in a white matter, but he was tired enough to sleep and wake up three times. But I can't say that - a promise is a promise.
　Not to be bitter, but this was the day I promised to buy the numerous commodities and Loki's favorite tea set and the numerous daily necessities buried in the vacant lab while I was straddling even the season.

　I exchanged morning greetings with Loki, who was in a good mood, and quickly prepared myself to make up for any time I might have overslept. All that was served at breakfast was a simple snack. Obviously, it didn't match the cooked food and the numbers.
　Of course, it wasn't something Loki was being mean to do.
　It was obvious when she got a little on her toes and looked at what she was busily preparing in the kitchen.

'Yes, it's ready,'

　Loki has also been in true form all morning. He smiles softly and a large basket sits sloppily on the table.

'You're fired up,'
Of course. It's been a while since I've had time to relax. I hope you'll have a good day.

　Loki bowed his head lightly as he took off his apron.
　Underneath the apron was a freshly unrolled shirt that you don't usually see so that you can go out, of course. Loki put on a thin sweater over it.

　When it was time to go out after getting ready, I looked at Loki's feet. He was taller than usual.
　I look at Loki, who looks somewhat more mature in his high heels.
　The laces stretched from the shoes are wrapped around his ankles and secured with simple decorative clasps. It took him a while to get used to wearing them, and he seemed a little uncomfortable.

　As expected, Loki, who has lost his position, leans against Ars.

'It can't be helped. Give me your legs.'

　Placing his hand on Ars's shoulder as he crouches down, Loki looks even more uncomfortable and stretches out one leg, "Please.
　He wraps it around his ankle as he did his left leg and fits the clasp at the end.

'Good, done.'
Thank you.

　Embarrassed, Loki touched the clasps around his ankles and smiled lightly at Ars, who stretched out his hips.


　The sky was clear enough to go out. It's a bit chilly, but from the point of view of Ars and Loki, it's nothing to worry about. The familiar sunshine is very warm for an early morning.

　Leaving the research building, the two of them descend to the mid-level civic area via the Transition Gate, the Circle Port, with students working hard on their studies in the background.
　The morning market seems to have settled down, and you can feel a sense of calmness, as if it were after a festival. It was as if time was slowly enveloping the people. Everyone seems to have gotten over their busy schedule, and the city begins to tick along at a leisurely pace, as if it were closing in on the day.

　The middle class, commonly known as the "civic quarter", has the highest population ratio, and many shops are concentrated in the city. It's also different from 【Fonesuwa】 in Rusalka and the industrial city of Alpha 【Fallen】, even though it's a civic town, there are few specialty shops for magicians here, and it's also a place where there are mainly daily necessities such as general merchandise and foodstuffs.

　In that sense, even if Ars and Loki walked along the flow of people, there were relatively few encounters with people who seemed to be wizards. Instead, there is a place like a filling station, where you can see people who are working to maintain security, such as militias and security forces.
　Among them, the private armies of noblemen and wizards who would have been commissioned by the association could be seen just by walking a bit.

　Every time I walked down the main street, there was a noticeable sign of vigilance. Ars is aware of the gazes that blend in with the jovial air to explore.
　This is all like an ingrained habit, though.

''Al.......nothing can happen on a day like this.

　Loki looks up at me with a wry smile.

'Oh, yeah. Sorry about that.

　Ars scratches the back of his head with a vicious face.
　Even though I'm here to shop, it's too unkind to be silent in addition to unsympathetic. It's probably a wild thing to do, I'm aware of it, but it can't help but bother me.

''Although...'' abruptly, Ars tugged lightly on Loki's arm. In the busy main street, there are people running the opposite way even if they are following the flow.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the marketplace.

'It's just lunchtime, you know. Be careful.
'Thank you. But there's a way to hold your hand ... your hand so that you don't have to leave anyway?

　The sound of the noise drowns out Loki's faint suggestion.
　But--.

''--!

　An outstretched hand was placed in front of Loki's eyes. It's an ambiguous action, not a forceful grip, just an offer. But there is no way that Loki would not receive that hand.
　Gently, he lays his own rather small hand on top of his palm.

　The two hands, the distance between them is relatively short, and it's also the fact that the distance between them has reached a limit. As if they couldn't get away from each other even if they tried to move away.
　The strong hands that pulled me away, not letting me escape, were building up a small but happy space in the crowd. No matter how crowded it was, they surely wouldn't leave, and no matter what, Loki wouldn't let go.

　In any case, getting lost was impossible with Loki's detection, but surely no one would want to be tactless.


　But if this is the case and your lunch is ruined, the end result for the man who bumped into you is unimaginably disastrous. This is a precautionary measure for Ars.
　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with your friends.


　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're shopping for your own personal items in the morning, and before you know it, even the concept of a figure is gone. It's not much to begin with, so it's not an amount of money that is troubling to lose now.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　After having their bags packed up and mailed to the research building, Ars and Loki sat down on a bench in the park as it was. To be honest, they could even think that they had walked for a day.
　I don't have physical fatigue, but just being in a crowd of people is inexplicably nerve-wracking.

　How hard it was to keep your feet on the ground and pretend to be a civilian, plus the recent events had made Ars's face known throughout the country. When the woman walking in front of him, a woman of his age, looked back at him, her face was so surprised that her makeup seemed to fall off.

　It would be the same, who would expect a single mage to be in town during the day? However, it was fortunate that most of the gazes were rather odd and no one tried to make contact with him.
　Then, to avoid a commotion, they must not have made too much noise as they immediately left the main street.

'Come in, Al,'
Thank you. I'm a little tired.

　Loki sat down next to Ars, holding out the juice he had just bought.
　Perhaps because it was around noon, the park was much quieter than the main street, with parents with their children and bored old men wandering about.

　The sunshine that poured into the park was a little cold and cold, but it was sunny enough to be defeated by the wind. It's a little bit hotter in the afternoon. Maybe it's because I know the inside and the outside that I can actually feel such a natural thing.

It's a little early, but I think it's time for lunch.
Well, sometimes a place like this isn't so bad.

　Perhaps it is not good manners. Nevertheless, it might be fun to empty your head for a day like this. No, that's the way it should be. Sometimes it is necessary to enjoy a temporary peace. It's a relief to think of it as a small victory that we have won.

　It's not exactly what I would call a "reward" for myself, but it's a good break for Loki.


　Besides, Ars looked at the silver-haired girl next to him, who was floating around. She put her slender legs together and placed the basket on her lap.
　When she opens it, a sandwich filled with brightly colored ingredients is neatly laid out.

　Handing the diaper to Ars, Loki hurriedly takes one of the sandwiches that he's confident in and wraps the wrapping paper around it.

'Here you go, Al.'

　You can feel the elasticity of the fluffy bread dough. And with it, the appetizing aroma of the bread smells. The smell of the bread makes you feel like a bunch of animals are attracted to it.
　Fresh vegetables and sliced meat are sandwiched between them, with homemade sauce inside.
　This is probably what I've been preparing since last night.
　While Ars, who received it, was putting his mouth on it, Loki was alternately moving his gaze to his hand and next to it while preparing his own portion.

　When he took a bite, it was surprisingly lightly seasoned and easy to eat, and it seemed to be good for digestion.
　It's probably a bad habit to want to take this much with you to the outside world, even if it's inappropriate. Even so, if you think about the fact that you can eat it reasonably well like this.......

It's delicious. If only we could eat this in the outside world too...''

　It's not because the food situation in the outside world is so wild and primitive that it just came out of my mouth. At the end of the day, from Ars' point of view, it might be enough for him to eat Loki's homemade food.

''Thank you!　But maybe I can take this much with me....

　Loki began to think seriously, and Ars hesitated whether he should withdraw. But in the end, it is actually important to have a good meal in the outside world.
　Considering the importance of this and the simple meals he eats in the outside world, he can't help but withdraw his decision. As long as it filled his belly at a minimum and provided him with nourishment, there was no problem, he thought. Loki's home-cooked food, which is frankly delicious, has really taken over his stomach, or perhaps he has been managed.

'Yeah, it's that good.'

　Loki found himself getting curt and hot. In an instant, his face was hot. He was embarrassed, but most of all, he was happy to receive the compliment. He had made it because he was sure he would like it, so much so that his cheeks relaxed sluggishly.

　Still, he didn't turn his face away like before, and Loki did his best to control his expression and turn over to switch once - the next time he raised it, Loki's face was filled with a big smile.

'I'd be happy to make it for Al any time.

　Loki asserts a line that seems to float in his teeth. This is just to say that he has once again expressed. It's only when you think of someone else's food so far that you can be creative.

　With a slight tint to his cheeks, Loki looks out at the colored landscape with a grin on his face, wondering if he's managed to control his primitive reaction to the ever-present interactions.