I'm in a good mood. It's not very often that you can see the moon as clearly as this. It gives me a peaceful feeling.

　Even though she is surrounded by men, the girl doesn't look frightened at all and is smiling.

　What is it........?
　It's not like he can afford it, or that he doesn't have the men in his teeth....
　It's not a reaction a normal girl would have.

'Yeah. It's a good night, man.
Yes, I'm surprised to see a girl like you.
What do you think?　Would you like to have a drink to commemorate the occasion?
"Mmm-hmm.

　The girl doesn't answer.
　They just smile.

　On the other hand, the guys didn't hide their desire, but wore a lowly expression.

''... okay?　Don't let him get away.
I know. This one's quite an upper ball.

　If it was just a pickup, I would have just pretended to be an acquaintance or whatever and got on with it....
　Apparently, the guys are thinking about something even more prickly than that.

　There's no way I'm going to overlook that.
　I'm going to take a step towards the girls....

It's going to be a fun night. Come on ... let's dance?
What?

　Instantly, a shiver ran down my back.

　What is this feeling...?
　I feel a sense of alienness that I've never experienced before.
　It's like being relative to a bird of prey ... no, that's not enough.
　The absolute end........it's as if I'm facing the Grim Reaper.

　Even if I say so myself, I have the confidence that I've gone through a certain amount of shura.
　But I was feeling a fear so strong that such confidence could easily be shattered.

　So.........just pure fear.
　I don't know why, and I don't have a clear reason for it, but I'm scared.

"d*mn........this is not right.......for such a thing......!

　Now is not the time to be trapped in an unidentified fear!
　I've got to help the girl.

What do you think you're doing?

　I scolded my trembling body and forced myself to step forward.

''Eh........ah?''

　At the sound of my voice, the men looked at me in dismay.
　Apparently the men, too, had been given an unidentified fear and were unable to move.

''Oh?　Oh my?

　The only one who looks like he's not going to be able to do anything about it is the girl.
　She looks at me and looks surprised.

　Only, it quickly changed to one of amusement.
　Like she's welcoming a new intruder she seems to be enjoying the situation.
　It doesn't look like he's relieved that help has arrived........
　Does this child understand the situation he is in?

What the f*ck are you...?
Get out of here, all right? It's the way home.

　Once the men realized that I was alone, they instantly became more bullish.
　They surround me and apply pressure from each of them.

　But this stuff is nothing compared to everyone else.
　It's like a baby.

''It's you guys who will disappear.
What?
'Don't even think about it. Don't mess with this kid.

　The smiles disappear from the men who were grinning.

''Well that's what it's all about.''
In short, it's a thing, isn't it?　You're going to be a douchebag, aren't you?
You don't know who we are, do you?　You don't understand, do you?　Will you regret it in the afterlife?

　So, this is how it's going to play out in the end.
　Maybe if I was a little more glib, things could have turned out differently, but...
　There's no point in asking for what you can't have.

　Besides, we don't need to go easy on these people.
　We need to be thorough here to make sure they don't do anything stupid again in the future.

You stay back.
'I don't understand the situation very well, but are you trying to help me?　Is that what you're saying?
That's what I mean.
Well that's a little bit of a shift in your schedule.
What?
No, it's nothing. Well, I'm not in the mood for that right now so I'll leave it to you to decide.

　The girl steps back and stands in front of it, defensively.
　Well ... let's do it!



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"d*mn it!　Just remember that.

　The men ran off, leaving a tempestuous line.
　If I have that much energy, I might think some strange things again.
　Maybe I was a little too easy on them.

　However, I can't just leave the girls and chase after them...
　It can't be helped.
　Let's just call it a day.

You okay?

　He turns back to the girl and asks.

'Yes, it's no problem,'

　The girl smiled lazily.
　She continued with a small bow.

'Thank you, I think I've been rescued. Thank you. I'd really like to thank you.
'No, I was just doing the obvious.
Well, you are an auspicious person.

　The girl giggles...
　Then he leaned forward gingerly and looked into my face.

''What's going on?''

　I'm close to your face, but...
　It smells strangely sweet and makes me feel a bit lightheaded.



　The girl stared at my face, as if she were trying to stamp out a price.
　Slightly, I nodded my head in agreement.

'You have a very beautiful face, don't you?'
Yeah?
'Especially your eyes, they are so beautiful. They're so pure, like they don't know any dirt... phew, they look so delicious.
Thank you?

　Is this a compliment?
　You're a girl with a unique set of values.

　Somewhat later, the girl moved away.

"Would you mind telling me your name?
You know, I never told you my name. Sorry. Well my name is Rain. The Rain Shroud. I'm an adventurer.
The Rain Shroud........well, that's a lovely name. I've grown rather fond of you, Miss Lane.
I like it, I'll tell you...
I'd like to make you mine how would you like to be mine?

　Along with a bewitching look, such an invitation was made to me.
　Even though she looks like a girl younger than me....
　The signs on her body were more mature than her age.
　The bewitching atmosphere almost made me nod my head in disbelief.

''...Don't joke about it.''
Oh, what makes you think that?
We've only been together a short time, okay?　And yet, I don't see how you can convince me that I want it or anything.
But what's the word for love at first sight?
...Is that so?
Hmmm........well, what do you think?

　She's an elusive girl.
　Somehow I feel like I'm being rolled over in the palm of this girl's hand.

'Speaking of which, what's your name?'
Oh, dear. I'm sorry, I haven't told you my name yet. Because Miss Lane is such a mysterious person, I couldn't help but forget to tell you who I was.

　The girl runs her hands up her skirt and bows lightly.

'My name is Iris. I look forward to working with you for many years to come.