After returning to Horizon, Rain and the rest of the group spent their days taking it easy.
　Even though they were taking it easy, they continued their activities as adventurers.

　Since they were promoted to A-rank, the range of their activities expanded even more than before.
　The number of requests with a high degree of difficulty has also increased.
　Even so, it didn't seem to be a big problem for Rayne and the others, who were walking and working together with their friends to complete the requests smoothly.

　Then one day.

Welcome, Tania!
You're in my way.

　Tania visited Kanade's room.
　She was somewhat fidgety and unsettled.
　It was the same for Kanade, who was scurrying around and looking down the hallway, hoping that the other members wouldn't see her.
　After confirming that no one was watching him, he closes the door.

''Well then........''
Shall we begin?

　When they are alone in the room, what will Canade and Tania begin to do?
　It's....

So, you know, the other day I had Rain stroke me!
Oh, that's not fair. I can't believe you didn't do me a favor.
You're welcome. If you do something that makes you try a little harder in front of Rain, she'll usually pet you.
Isn't that like a pet?
Nya... that's what it feels like when you say that... as Rain, I'm sure he doesn't mean that, he's just trying to be genuinely patsy.
It's just so insensitive.
But I like it.
Well I like it.

　Most of the time when maidens of their age get together, it's usually to talk about love.
　Kanade and Tania are no exception.

　However, there's one thing that's a little different...
　How do I get Lane to turn on me?
　Lane did this for me today.
　........and so on and so forth.

　They would report back to each other occasionally, and before they knew it, it was a regular meeting.
　By doing so, Kanade and Tania were making an effort to move their love life forward as much as possible.

But it's frustrating, isn't it.......I think I'm showing off that I like you a lot.
The same goes for me. I mean, I'm pressing my chest against your chest and all that, and you don't even notice.

　They were both sighing at the same time.

　Couldn't they just confess honestly?
　You might think so, but to begin with, we don't have the guts to do that, which is why the two of us are talking about this and that in this way.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you have to be so slow.　Or maybe we're not pushing hard enough?
Hmmm.........I feel like it's both. However, I have the feeling that Rain is avoiding that aspect of my life more than I expected.
'Rain is insensitive in some ways, but more than that, she seems to avoid looking at Sola and the others that way.
Whether this is conscious or unconscious, I can't say. Mostly, they're afraid the relationship will fall apart because of the romance.
Oh, I think you might be right.
That being said, there's a good chance of that happening.

　Kanade and Tania nodded yes and....

Sola!
To Luna?

　Both of them were surprised when they noticed the twin sisters sneaking into the room before they knew it.

'You guys, when did that happen?!'
I didn't hear the door open but...
Humph, we don't want anyone to hurt us.
Use your magic and be a little....

　Kanade and Tania let out a sigh as the twins gave them a bad look.
　If these two are serious, there's no point in keeping the door locked.

''So... what are you doing?''

　Tania glares at them.
　If you were just eavesdropping, you know what would happen, right?
　He was applying strong pressure like that.

'Actually, there's something I wanted to talk to Kanade and Tania about.
"Us?
So I was looking for the two of you, and since you were just having a private conversation, we thought you might want to join us.
'You know ... it's a private conversation, so I'm not going to do anything to make you listen.
What the hell?
Hing!

　It turned out to be eavesdropping, after all, and Tania's proverbial cockles fell on Luna and Sora's heads.
　They each let out a strange scream.
　However, it seemed to be tame, and the two of them only got teary-eyed.

'Gee, it's a misunderstanding we want to have a private conversation too, that's why we went in at this time.
It seems that Kanade and Tania are having a private conversation, so that's convenient for Sora and the others, and I thought I'd ask them to mix it up on the way...
Meow?　Did you two talk in private, too?
What do you mean?

　Sola and Luna tell Kanade and Tania, who look at them curiously, very naturally.

'Sola and the others have fallen in love with Rain as well. I've been curious about her for a long time, but now I can say for sure that we are clearly in love with her.
Yes, we want to be Lane's lover.

　There was silence.
　Kanade and Tania rolled their eyes.

　A few moments later, Kanade's tail turned upward, wagging and trembling.
　As if to imitate her, Tania's tail also looked up.

''Eeeeeeee!

　Soon after, Kanade and Tania's surprised voices were heard.

'What?'　What's going on?

　Sleekly, he slipped through the door and Tina appeared to check on him.
　Kanade and Tania waved their hands to the side in a hurry.

'Uh-uh, it's nothing!　Nyanka!
Yeah, yeah, it's nothing!
"...Really?　Well, I won't ask too much about that but Nina is taking a nap right now, so please be quiet!

　Tina pulled her face back and disappeared somewhere else.
　After making sure of that....
　And just to be even more sure, Kanade and Tania ask the twins, keeping their voices low.

''Wait ... what did you mean when you said that earlier?''
Sora and Luna have taken a liking to Lane...
That's just what I meant.
We've come to love Rain.
Seriously?

　Kanade spilled out such a murmur at the arrival of a new rival, pining for his character.

'Don't you think Kanade and Tania like Rain?　And yet it seems unfair to us to remain silent.
So it was decided that Sola and the others would be properly informed.
Wait a minute. How did you know that we like Rain?　I've never told either of you.
Hm?　Are you serious?
It's quite obvious by looking at their attitude.

　In fact, Kanade and Tania's attitude was easy to understand.
　They liked to make contact with Rain occasionally, and would turn red when they were near her.
　It's a full-blown maiden's behavior, so it's usually obvious if you look at it.

''Haaah.......I didn't expect Sora and Luna to join in as well. I wonder if this is called a pentagonal relationship?
'Don't look at me like that. What are the chances of making progress with our participation?
What do you mean...?
Let's form an alliance.
Does that mean........a romantic alliance between......Rain?
It's actually possible.

　Sola's suggestion was met with a bite from Kanade and Tania.

'Two instead of one, four instead of two. First of all, we must unite to make Rain aware of the fact that we are girls. Otherwise, we won't even be able to begin the game.
''After you've been made aware of it, let's each do our best. And whoever wins Rayne's heart, no hard feelings... what do you think?
I'm in!
I'm in!

　Fortunately for this, Kanade and Tania decided to form an alliance with the twins.
　To be honest, they didn't know what to do about the situation enough to do so.

'Then it is settled. We, the four of us, will unite to make Rain's heart fall!
I'm going to make this love come true, I swear!
''Oh!''

　Thus, the romantic alliance of Rain versus Rain was formed.
　What direction will it work in?
　Who knows....