After dinner, we finished cleaning up. We were ready to go home.

That said, I'm about the one with the luggage, and it feels like Mr. Charlotte waited for me until I was ready.

...... hmm?

What's wrong with Emma?

You're sleeping with Suyasuya in my arms now, aren't you?

I guess I got sleepy because I ate dinner and my stomach swelled.

After dinner, Emma quickly started sleeping with me.

So even now, I keep hugging.

"Then don't go back, Aki."

"Thank you, Hanasawa, for today. Thank you so much for listening to my sister despite the fact that we met for the first time. Now if you'll excuse me."

"No, thank you very much. Keep up the good work with your senior."

We moved to the front door, and we say goodbye to each other.

Mr. Charlotte still feels soft and polite in his waist.

Aki, what is it?

I'm politely greeting you, but why are you asking for me?

Is this guy even going to be my mother?

"What is it, senior?

Looking at Aki, Aki stared back at me.

"No, it's nothing"

"Really? So, I'd like to ask you a question, sir, if you don't mind?

It's a rare precursor to Aki.

You're gonna keep Mr. Charlotte waiting, and I'll make it quick.

"Oh, good."

"So - what the hell is your relationship?

With a slightly drawn smile, I heard that Aki was too unexpected.

... alarmed.

You didn't ask me when we just met, but you can't have expected me to ask you at the time of disbandment anymore.

"You just explained that a while ago, didn't you? She's my classmate."

In the meantime, we shall only delude ourselves with facts.

But there's no way Aki could be convinced with those words...

"We're good friends for that, aren't we? Besides, your sister misses you so much. I can't believe you're just a classmate, right?

Aki stared at my face for a moment after seeing Emma in my arms.

What the hell is that?

Could it have just been patient until earlier, and you've always wanted to hear it?

It's usually Aki who occasionally shows awesomeness to you, but I kind of felt close to the atmosphere then.

You don't seem to be able to afford much space in your mind, and that you've come to the limit of patience after all?

Maybe he was patient to listen to me attentively...

"I was just getting along because I helped this kid where he was lost. Hey, Mr. Charlotte?

"Right. I can't thank you enough for that."

Speaking to Mr. Charlotte, she smiled and agreed.

I also feel a little too much appreciated...

"Really... I'm sorry I asked you something weird."

Aki gave us a troubled look after listening to us, and he bowed his head as he did.

Really, these places are honest.

"Fine. If you have something to worry about, you can ask right away. I'll answer whatever I can."

"Seniors..."

I said I thought it was my senior role to lead the junior, but Aki looked happier than I expected.

"... Aoyagi, you are so kind to her..."

"Hmm? Did I say something?

"No, it's nothing."

I felt Mr. Charlotte squeaking something next door, but when I asked, she shook her head sideways.

I don't know, but I guess it was my fault.

I said goodbye to Aki and went home with Mr. Charlotte.