I decided to head to Lady Christina's with Caro. The only problem is that she wants her fiancé to come with her.

　There's nothing wrong with bringing your fiancé along with you. Then what would be the problem would be who to take with you.

　Of course he's going to take Caro with him. On the other hand, if they don't take him, they'll kill him. We'll take Alexia and Ferris, too. This one is parent-approved. Krona isn't here, so naturally, you have to pull out.

　The problem is with Miss Helen and Aeris. They've been together for four years, so I know how they feel about me. I'm not the insensitive protagonist in the light novels of a previous life. But I'm not your fiancée. In fact, I've never heard of that happening. ...Or am I mistaken?

　As I was agonizing over the idea, Caro

If you're interested, why don't you ask her?

　No, it's easier said than done, "Do you like me? You can't even ask. And Aeris is a half-blood brother to me. Even if I were to ask, she wouldn't answer. I mean, I know there are legal marriages in this world, but they're few and far between. And I'm sure the nobles around me won't be quiet about it.

　Aeris is quite popular. She has excellent grades and looks, is kind to everyone (in the school), and holds the position of student council vice-president, a position that can only be held by those who have been approved. Because of this, she is constantly being courted by nobles.

　Even in a letter from Zeke to Aeris, he said that there was no end to the number of suitors from surrounding nobles.

　Mr. Helen is Mr. Helen and she is popular. She's the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Ralgurus, the prime minister of this country, and I found out after I entered the school that she's quite a genius. It is said that she once deciphered a book that she was unable to read until now.

　........I don't think it has to be me, though. Well, that being said, I don't think Alexia and her friends are good enough for me.

　But my feelings are that I want to be with them, even if it sucks. We've all been together for the last four years and I can't imagine leaving even one of them.

''Well I guess I'll have to ask.

'Of course. It's a good thing that even I can tell that I like Aeris and Helen when I see her face after meeting her for the first time in a long time. I was surprised at how much her sister changed when I saw her after a long time.

　Caro laughs at that. I go to the others, feeling a little heavy handed. I can't just leave it at that. I have to meet them for now.

　It seems everyone is in Alexia's room. I arrive at Alexia's room with Caro and ask the chambermaid to check it out. A little while later, the maid of honor comes out and gives me permission to go in.

　They were all inside. ...I wonder what they were doing. It doesn't look like they were drinking tea.

''Oh Ray, what's wrong?　Caro too.

'Oh, actually, Lady Christina called me. I'm on my way.

?

　Everyone nodded their heads as if they noticed my bad temper. It's hard to say, but I'll have to say it.

'Christina-sama told me to bring not only me, but my fiancée as well.

　When I say that, they don't change and the other two look away a little awkwardly. The former, of course, is Alexia and Ferris, and the latter is Miss Helen and Aeris.

'Yeah. Then let's go.''

　And Alexia immediately tries to get to her feet. Get it.

"Just give me a minute, Alexia.

　I'll stop. I need to talk to him. Then Alexia smiled and nodded at me with a grin. I walked to the bottom of the desk, scratching my head and looked at Helen-san and Aeris.

'What's wrong?　We better get going or we'll have to wait for Lady Christina, okay?

Yes. We don't want to keep you waiting.

　That's what they say. But if I pull back, I can't say anymore.

"I want them to come too.

"...where?

　Why are they both in question form there? You can tell by the way we've been talking.

"Come with us to Lady Christina.

　When I say that, the two of them look surprised. Before I can say anything else, they fold up.

'I think I know how you two feel. We've been together for the past four years. I will tell your father and mother about your sister. Helen will talk to the Prime Minister. I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I want you to come with me. For the rest of your life I want you to walk with me.

　Speaking of which, I hadn't made it clear to Alexia and the others. I look around at Alexia, Ferris, Caro, Ms. Helen, and Aeris, in that order.

　Alexia has an air of understanding, and Ferris is wagging her tail happily. Caro closes her eyes and nods, and Helen-san is...sobbing!　I don't know if I hated it that much. I was wrong!　Aeris looks up and is silent, though.

'Maybe I'm mistaken?　I just took the liberty of assuming that you two liked me...

　Oh no. I start to think that, and then cold sweat starts to come out of my back. It's not half bad. But

No, no, sir!　Oh, you're too good to be true!　I was actually thinking of giving up. Rei-kun is surrounded by Alexia-sama, Ferris-sama and Aeris-chan, and with Caroline-sama joining them, I was thinking that I, who can't fight, was a hindrance.

　Helen-san talks to me while rubbing her eyes. It's true that Helen-san can use magic, but she can't fight. However.

'I don't care about that. I like being around and teaching me things, Helen. I want you to continue to teach me things, Helen... Helen.

　When I call Helen out, she looks at me with a surprised expression on her face but nods happily. Maybe this is another reason why Helen was taking a step back. Because Alexia and the others had called her by her name and only Helen had called her by her name. I guess she was concerned about this too.

　Aeris was next, but she didn't look up and look at me. What's wrong with her?

Sister. How can I help you?　I still don't like it and I'm like, "No! Huh?

　I was about to say it, but Aeris interrupted me. She has tears in her eyes. I wondered if she was holding back her tears.

'I want to be with Ray, too. But we're sisters and brothers and I don't know what the world will say about us. That's why I was ready to give it up.

　This time Aeris goes down on her head. I hug Aeris as it is.

It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about what people say about you, sister. I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it. So stay with me.

　When I say this, Aeris nods repeatedly as she buries her face in my chest. And behind me.

Yes, some of our guys marry each other, so who cares?

　Ferris says. ........I feel kind of okay hearing that. Helen and Aeris also chuckle as if they've calmed down a bit.

　After that, I leave the room with the two who have stopped crying for a few minutes, accompanied by Alexia and the others. Then Aeris

Your father gave me this to Ray. He gave me this. Look at it. And you can call me by my nickname.

　I was told. As for the letter, the timing of giving it to him at this time means that it's probably about his future relationship with Aeris. We'll just have to do our best about calling him out.

'All right, Aeris,'

　It's a shining smile, just the way I call it.

　That's what brought us to Christina-sama. It's been quite a while since she told me, but I hope she's not mad at me.

　When we came to Christina's room, Caro told us to intercede for her, and the maidservant went in. Shortly afterwards, they gave me permission to go in.

Oh, you're late.

　And there was Lady Christina, who was elegantly sipping her tea.

'Ha, I have a few things to do,'

　When I enter with a laugh, Lady Christina urges me to sit down without seeming particularly bothered. Then why do you say it? I thought, but I didn't say it. And as everyone sits down, Lady Christina stares at Helen and Aeris. What is it?

I knew you'd be here.

　Helen and Aeris jerked when Lady Christina said that, and Helen and Aeris shuddered. This.

Dear Christina, I'm so glad it wasn't wasted on you.

　I stand up and try to explain, and Lady Christina says it.

'What?　What did you think, that I would be offended?　If you don't despise Caroline, I won't be offended by how many people you have.

　Lady Christina laughs at that. What, that's good. I sit down with relief. At the same time, Christina-san puts a box on the desk. What is it?

It seems that pairings with goddess blessings have been popular for some time now. This is the ring from which it was derived.

　It was a ring with a beautiful blue gemstone on it.