A Misunderstood Mentor

In the morning, when I woke up, I could hardly recall its contents, as most dreams were.

So why not?

"Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♫"

I can clearly recall only the melodies that I think I heard in my dreams.

"... have I ever heard of this melody?

The nostalgia crept up when I mumbled a beautiful melody that felt gentle, serene and soothing.

But at the same time, it also follows an unparalleled sense of discomfort.

Born and raised inn, father and mother.

This melody seems to be completely unconnected, as if it denies them.

"... Tan ♪ Tan ♪ Tan ♪ Tan ♫"

Isn't there something going on that you don't know how to handle?

Though I think about it, I stick with it, and I mouth that melody.

Until I made my way to breakfast, I was on the bed, over and over, singing that melody.

"Oh, treat. I'm so hungry today."

Karna, who ate half the scrambled eggs for breakfast, says so and tries to put the leftovers in Chloe's plate.

"Hey, Sister Cal, I can't do this anymore, but I tried my best to eat it."

Guys, he tried to eat me the same way he always did, but it still seemed impossible.

Breakfast was even worse than last night.

"Shh, it seemed a little salty, but you increased your portion to combat summer bats. That's Takumi."

Leia makes the usual mistake, but I don't even feel like you understand, you're right.

Why has this happened?

Cooking was the only really important thing for me to be proud of.

That, gradually, is gone, as it is shredded.

"Are you okay, Takumi? You don't seem to have a very good complexion."

At first, when I came here, Nagisa, who admired the food, had set aside a spoon just for a bite.

I've cooked for people and I've never done anything like this before.

"Oh, oh, I'm fine. I'm sorry, Nagisa, but could you rework the breakfast and serve it to everyone? Still not feeling well."

"Yes, I understand. We'll be ready in a minute."

The dishes made by Nagisa are thin, uniquely flavored but quite delicious.

Everyone would be happier with Nagisa's dishes than with my current unsavory dishes.

"What, do we all leave it? Then I'll have the eagle."

Just like last night, one person, Alice, who was eating without saying anything, takes Nagisa or Karna's plate to herself with a leopard.

"A, Alice, don't push it. It's a failure."

"That's not true. Now this is delicious."

Is that really what you think?

From Alice, whose expression doesn't change, its sincerity is hard to understand.

"... I'm sorry, I can't make it anymore"

Unexpectedly the words spilled from my mouth make the table soothing.

But still, Alice was the only one who didn't care at all and kept eating silently.

And he quickly cleans up the plates for the three of us, and he gets up close to me.

Fluffy and my cheek (cheeks) were accompanied by Alice's hand.

"It's okay, Takumi. You can also make it from scratch."

My heart, which was about to frustrate me, stomps at the critical point.

When I met Alice, my food was still immature.

I don't know how, I can't cook well anymore.

But then, you just have to go back to how you felt back then and start over.

"... right. You're right."

Put your own hand over Alice's hand that accompanies your cheek.

"Thank you, Alice"

"Oh, yeah, duh, duh, duh, how are you?"

Until now, Alice, who had not changed her expression, was suddenly upset and troubled.

"Oh, oh, I'm sorry"

I get upset until I see Alice like that.

As she hurriedly tries to get her covered hand out of the way, Alice, furthermore, covers her other hand from above.

…………

…………

Keep looking at each other silently.

It was as long as time had stopped and it also felt like a blinking moment.

"Hey Tak, haven't you forgotten we're all here?

"Ooh, ooh."

Put me in Karna's voice.

I was totally into the world of the two of us.

The hands I was in touch with separated, but still, somewhere Alice's warmth lingers, and I'm kind of thrilled.

"A, Dear Alice, it's time to come to your studies. I'm kind of in the mood to move today, until I get tired of myself."

Alice doesn't want to move when she sees her hands touching my cheeks.

Leia pulls such an alice forcefully.

"We feel like dying. Sister Cal, I need you to hang out with me a little bit docile, okay?

"Bizarre encounter. We're going to be dragons here."

Chloe and Karna look like ghosts, and they walk away side by side.

"Be careful."

I managed to say that and drop them off, even though they were pushed by the two forces.

"Huff, you're a hottie. Dear Takumi,"

With jito eyes, I shake my head at Nagisa with a dry laugh.

"Yes, no, that's not true. Everybody's just mistaken about me."

Yes, everyone likes me because they mistake me for the strongest in the universe.

But the real me is just a poor old man who can cook a little.

And no, not even that dish, it won't cook well.

... If everyone realizes the truth, no one will stay here.

Unexpectedly, that thought brings me to my head, and I feel a fear like I've never felt before.

That's all I should have wanted to live on my own, but lately I realize I've stopped thinking about that at all.

Every day I laughed and spent with everyone had now become something that was truly elusive.

"Are you sure you're okay? Dear Takumi,"

"Oh, hey, think about it"

Nagisa looks at me more worried.

No, I don't know what.

Again, the eyes that look at Nagisa's me make me feel uncomfortable somewhere.

"I'm sorry, we're all out, so that's enough for breakfast. Get some rest, Nagisa."

I try to get back to my room so I can escape Nagisa's gaze.

That's when.

From Nagisa as she walks away, she hears a whistle and looks back unexpectedly.

"Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♫"

Inside the cave, in an instant, it turns into a different view.

Many huge chunks of iron soared up, and I was at the center of it.

When it comes to night, you are surrounded by a strange light that is not magic, bright as day, dazzling.

"... What's this? Is that the view you dreamed about but couldn't remember?

"Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♪ Ta-ta ♫"

Nagisa answers nothing, just whistles and returns to her room.

When the melody broke off, the scenery of my dreams disappeared and I felt something important disappear from within me.