Let’s leave it for later.


    “Sei-sama, we had lots of fun today. Since we will be classmates and all, please let’s get along from now on.”


    “Yes, by all means. I was feeling all helpless since I am so far away from my birthplace, so I am really delighted to.”


    Alright, alright, with this, it won’t be strange if I address Sei in the school.


    “We will be in your care.”


    With Sei and I smiling at each other, I believed that our mission has been completed.


    “A, ah, p, please get along with me as well! U, umm… there’s something I would like to ask you, Sei-sama…”


    Mariel-chan timidly spoke to Sei.


    “? What is it?”


    Ah, I have a bad feeling…


    “I happened to see Sei-sama once before at the storefront. Was the person accompanying you that time your companion?”


    Mariel-chaaaaaaaan!?


    “Companion… is it?”


    “Yes! A man with silver-black hair! You seemed very harmonious!”


    Heeeeeeey? Mariel-chan!?


    “Harmonious…? I don’t think we were…”


    Ahhh, far from taking a step, he’s quickly retreating.


    “Yes, certainly! What is your relationship with that gentlema-…. mugu.”


    “Now, now, Mariel-chan. We shouldn’t overstay our visit! Let’s return to shopping. Gokigen’yoh, Sei-sama.”


    I blocked Mariel-chan’s mouth and left the room while letting out a deceiving “Hohoho” laugh.


    Ahh, Sei saw us off with a dumbfounded expression. How do I explain it to him the next time… my head hurts.


    While on the way to the storefront, I finally removed my hand that was blocking Mariel-chan’s mouth.


    “Puhaaa! That was cruel of you, Cristea-san! I was so curious yet I wasn’t able to ask!”


    “Nono. Sei-sama wasn’t only slightly disturbed, you know? You will be classmates, so you should inquire about it gradually.”


    “Ehh~… I won’t be able to sleep because it will be on my mind.”


    “Nonono. It’s fine to sleep at night…”


    Mariel-chan’s eyes teared up, but I won’t be deceived.


    Because I know that a sea of rot is spreading inside that head of yours…


    “Ugh… even though I could have finally gotten supplemented on moe. Even the development of the sudden appearance of a mysterious beauty has been disturbed…”


    … I think she’s talking about Suzaku-sama, but she’s wrong, okay? Those two are people who would raise a storm for food. Nuaaah, it’s irritating because I can’t tell her!


    “… My, my, leave that enjoyment for the next time. Wouldn’t it be fine to consider getting to know them today a harvest?”


    “Well, that’s true, but…”


    Mariel-chan seemed to be dissatisfied with just that as she took a peek at the door of the room where Sei was.


    “Now, now, let’s finish shopping and go for a tea break somewhere! I want to taste the sweets you recommend, Mariel-chan!”


    “Ehh~? Didn’t we have tea just now? Sweets too, the ones you make are yummy, Cristea-san.”


    “I got it, let’s purchase a good tea and return! I will provide the sweets.”


    “Now then, Cristea-san! Let’s quickly go! I don’t know what tea would be good, so let’s choose together, okay??”


    “Y, yeah…”


    While dumbfounded by Mariel-chan’s reversal, I pursued after her who briskly moved to the storefront…