........Sparks are really everywhere. Confrontation over trivial matters can be said to be an event that can occur in its own way between friends.
　Yes, it happened just as we finished our lunch.

　With guidebook in hand, the three of us consulted our guide book and came to a restaurant that served Wyvern meat. Wyvern meat is not a superlative, but it is a high quality meat in its own right, and the price is decent.
　However, since it is at a level that even the average person can get to if they work a little harder, it seems to be quite popular. If the Red Dragon meat I had before is the highest grade A5 beef, then the Wyvern meat would be like domestic beef that isn't a brand of beef.
　There's also Belle and Lynn.......especially since Belle eats a lot of it, it's more of a choice of quantity than quality.

　As usual, we finished our meal at the VIP table prepared as usual, and as I was about to leave my seat to pay for the meal as I didn't feel comfortable with being given a free meal, it happened just as I was about to leave.

Oh, Miyama-kun. I'll take care of this one.
'What?　No, that's okay. I'll buy the place for you.
....
....

　At that moment, I heard the gong to start the battle in my head. Probably the same type of person as I was, Feea-sensei would be the same.
　Thus, the fierce battle between me and Fea-sensei had come to an end.

'.........I'm a man too, even if I'm only a man, so I want to look cool in a seat like this. It's the pride of a man, isn't it?

　 It's a very overused and typical statement, but that's why it has a solid track record that has been built up.
　In response to my words, Fear-sensei opened his mouth with a smile on his face without panicking.

''........No, no, no, see, in times like this, it's the elders who bring it out.

　Fea-sensei, like me, returns the jab with a very standard statement. As I thought, he's tough........

''No, look, the one who ate the most amount of food was Belle...and I'm sorry to ask you to pay for that, Fea-sensei. I'll pay for it here, I'm the owner.

　This is where I change my tune. The person who ate the most food in this lunch was Belle. In other words, Belle's portion of the food bill is the largest. Therefore, by using my position as the owner, I can complete an effective attack that is difficult to refuse.
　In a manner of speaking, a jab to keep you in check and then a straightforward.......now what do you do?　Fia-sensei.

''.........you helped me a lot with the other day, Miyama-kun. It's shameful that I can only thank you in this way, but I want to repay you, even if it's just a little bit.
Ggh.....

　Here, here, you've brought it out.........................Returning the favor is a very powerful word. It's probably the strongest blow that Fea-sensei could have.
　This cannot be met with a half-hearted counterattack. Even if I replied that I wasn't asking for anything in return, he would cut me off and say, "Still, it's true that I was saved.
　Even if I claimed financial superiority, most of my words would be cut off with a single word, "I still want to thank you," and I would be forced to defend myself.
　d*mn........tough!

''........If you say that, it's me who has always been the one who has been able to help Fear-sensei. He taught me a lot of things, and I'm grateful to him for giving me the opportunity to travel with Lilia-san.

　The only way to cut back here is to use the same form of gratitude... but it's not as powerful as Dr. Fear's words. It's like a counter-attempted defense.
　With this, it's safe to say that the direction of this fight has been decided. If I can survive Dr. Fear's attack, I have a chance to win. However, if I'm pushed to the limit, I'll lose.....

I'm very happy that you think so, Miyama-kun. But after all, even more than that........being able to reconcile with Chrome-sama is a big deal for me.
'I just created the opportunity. The reason I was able to reconcile with Black is because of Dr. Fear's own power. It's really only a small thing I could have done.
'Maybe so. But I wasn't able to create that little catalyst for a long time... and that's why I'm grateful beyond words to Miyama-kun for doing it.
'I just did what I wanted to do. It's kind of selfish of me, and I wasn't looking for anything in return.
'But that doesn't change the fact that your selfishness saved me.
Shh....

　A last-minute battle like walking on thin ice........but still, my disadvantage is clear. I'm completely pushed, and I've been pushed to the point where I'm forced to use the reply that I cut off as harsh earlier, itself.
　A smirk appears on Fia-sensei's mouth........no good. I don't have a card to break out of this situation!　Pressed through.....

'Yes, I'll take it just fine.　Thank you!
Heh?
...How long will you two be doing this?　I've already paid my bill, let's get out.
"What?

　...an ambush. Here, unexpectedly, is an ambush by the third force.
　While Fia-sensei and I were fighting, Noin-san, who had quickly paid the bill, approached me with a dumbfounded expression.

''It's my treat here.
"...Oh, yes. Thank you for the meal.

　Since we've already paid the bill, it's a defeat for me and Fea-sensei.
　

''........A draw.......''
Yes but I'll try harder next time.
I'm also...
.....
... ha-ha.

　The next thing I know, me and Dr. Fea and I were exchanging a firm handshake. Because we recognized each other as good enemies, we smiled as if we respected and admired each other.
　There was a certain bond there that only those who crossed blades could understand...........................a certain bond.

　Dear Mom, Dad - as I thought before, Fea-sensei was the same type of person as me.........and he was also quite capable. The battle was going against me, but in the end, the first confrontation between me and Fea-sensei - ended in a draw.