Well, who's going to call first? I don't mind all three of you together.

　Alice provokes everyone with a line like an evil rasshopper.
　The maximum number of people who can live in the cave is two.
　Alice, Leia, Chloe, and Sasha are vying for those two spots.

　While both Leia and Chloe are unable to move against Alice's spirit, Sasha takes a step forward with a generous smile on her face.

''You'll start with Sasha first? Alright, come on.
Don't try to fight me, Alice. You aren't going to battle, are you?
What?
'What? It's not. Where's the reason you have to be strong to live with Takumi?

　Uh, yeah, I'm sure you're right.
　Sasha, you said it well.
　Alice, in response to Sasha's verbal attack, steps back with a jerk.
　I've never seen Alice win an argument with Sasha since she was an adventurer.

The most important thing to remember is that if you're going to live with Takumi as his apprentice, of course the strongest person should take precedence.
'Why? A master is there to make the weakest strong. Shouldn't the weakest person be given priority over the strongest?
'Yes, no, that's, well, that's true, but ......'

　Alice glances at me.
　No, I can't do it, Alice. I won't help you, okay?
　I don't think I should have a fist-fighting style of solving everything.

'Well, if that happens, Alice certainly won't be able to live with you. If you're sorry now, I can change the selection process for you.
Wow, that's really sweet, Sasha.

　Sasha ruffles her hair, as if to say, "Nice to meet you.
　Sadly, I don't see a future for Alice to win over Sasha at all.

''Then, Sasha-dono, how on earth do you plan to decide who will live with Takumi-san?''

　Turning to Alice, Leia now asks Sasha a question.

'Of course it's best to let Takumi decide for you,'
"Huh?

　It was always decided in a way that had nothing to do with my intentions.
　Once again, I thought that this time, everyone was going to make a fuss on their own anyway, and the two people living together would be decided.

''This is, this is,''

　The white one behind him shook his head yes, and then grinned again, 'Grin.

''That's a nice development!''

　This guy really just seems to be enjoying the situation.
　I'd like to get rid of him, and I'd like to get rid of him.
　But I know that's not possible.
　I'm beginning to understand what he is.
　This is the kind of thing that no one else can interfere with.

"Wait a minute! You want to let Takumi decide right now? That's not true, of course, it's advantageous for you and Leia, who lived together!

　Alice nodded at Chloe's protests, crossing her arms.
　Apparently, Alice can't win over Sasha with her mouth, so she has a policy of taking on Chloe.

'Right. That's certainly not an equalizer. All right, then, here's what we'll do. Starting tomorrow, you and Takumi will live alone, one day at a time! If we let Takumi himself decide afterwards, we'd all be equal, right?

　Sasha's bombshell shocked not only the three of us, but also me.

'What, wait, two? It's just the two of us all of a sudden?
That's right. Have you lost your nerve? Miss Chloe.
Oh, no, that's not true! Ugh, my house, my house is always ready to go!

　What are we prepared to do?
　I'm too scared to ask.

'Hey, Tuck! Ask Koo-chan what she's ready for!

　No, that's why I can't ask!

　Karna's voice tsked fiercely in her mind.

'Yes, Chloe said she's okay. 'Leia's okay too, right? It seems there was a time when we lived together for a while.

　Sasha's eyes are a bit scary when she said that.
　It's true that Leia and I lived together for a while until Chihar came, but it feels like a long time ago now, and I'm a little nervous about living with them again after all this time.

''Of course, of course. Well, well, it's just going to be back to normal again. Wow, wow, wow, for us, it's no different from the everyday life we're used to. Hey, hey, Takumi-san?
Mm-hmm. Yo, yo, yo, you're right, you're right.

　We both turned bright red and nodded to each other.
　Nope. I'm going to be very aware of it, and it's an unusual thing I'm not used to at all.

Alice is the last one. What do you think? Can I take this match?
Hmm, of course.

　Alice confronts Sasha in front of her with her heart pounding.

It's a good thing that Takumi and I are on such good terms with each other. I'll take the match!

　Nah, are you okay with this game?
　Choosing two people to live with out of the four of us means abandoning them and separating them from each other.
　Can I really do such a thing?

Then let's each of you prepare for today and the game will begin tomorrow morning. Shall we go in order in Iwoeow order?
Wait a minute, does that mean I have to start?
You have a lot of confidence, Alice. Who cares what order they're in?
No, I don't care. I'll go first!

　Alice, Chloe, Sasha, and Leia, in that order, will begin their lives alone tomorrow for four days in a row.

...... A fork in the road, Takumi. It's going to be fun to see which option (route) you choose.

　No matter who and who I chose, there would be great turmoil ahead.
　I had that feeling, and I wanted to get out of there.