"Char ~!

Tong, tong, tong.

I knocked on the door of Charstena's room and called.

The day after the hot season arrived, I was worried about Charstena, who never came out, and came to my room.

After that "my hot season arrived," I prepared Seaterra's room and retrieved the gilk that had been turned. When I told him what happened yesterday at that time, he said a grudge that I didn't know a few words about. He looked amazing. You'll never see that face again. It's a secret I pulled a little.

Then when I went back to my room, Lislit came. Forget about what I just said, I screamed and left right away.

But when we looked at each other in the dining room today, we didn't try to look at each other. I can't seem to forget who I am.

Me?

I only think of it to the extent that my pet missed me.

Well, lislite's fine. It will return to its original form. The problem is Charstena.

Charstena got caught up in it.

I don't even show my face for breakfast, and I've been worried about Charstena not showing up at any point, but I'm not responding at all.

"Shull, are you hungry? If I bring you some rice, will you let me in?

I don't give up, I keep calling on Charstena. But in the end, Charstena never reacted. That much, can't you face me...?

I just decided to put the meal in front of the room and disperse once. If I were you, I wouldn't be out forever, and if you don't eat, I'll break your body. If I were gone, they'd eat about the meal I left in front of the room.

"Livestock ~, what about Shall?

"No. They don't respond at all."

Anna, whose name is no longer anchored in livestock, asked me how Charstena was doing.

I'm in the dining room now, and I'm just eating at my usual members. Charstena is the only one missing.

"Oh, well, Char, you're shy. I don't have a choice..."

"Right. I want you to split up."

If I did, I wouldn't be ashamed of strips.

"I'm a disgraced lady, aren't I?

"So I don't call whoever feels comfortable a lady."

"Shiatsu no! I don't remember the pleasure!

What do you say...

At least that's what I was looking at. I've been and I'm sure I will be.

"Tomorrow's the end of the school trip, right? We need to get Charstena out of here by then."

Gilk is right, the study trip ends tomorrow. Not even a day later, considering the time of your return.

I'd like to do something about it by tonight if I can.

"You just have to go in for the worst."

"No, you can't. Charles is a girl, isn't he?

"Nobody said I was going, did they?

"I mean me..."

I shrugged like I said Gilk had no choice.

I'm kidding. Why would I let you go? Then I'll go.

"No! You're a man too! I'll have Anna and Lislit go."

"Master, am I feminine?

"I think we're gonna get through this, so stop?

'Got it. I'll wait.'

If I let Seatella in, I don't know what's gonna happen. Worst case scenario, I'm afraid it's going to get worse.

I can't afford the time right now to deal with the uncertainty.

"Wow, is it okay if I go...? Because... the..."

"Charstena doesn't know that. As long as you don't do something weird, you'll be fine. And... I'm anxious to leave it to this pervert alone."

"What do you mean!

'Cause if I left it to you, it wouldn't be weird for Charstena to come out perverted, would it?

I don't like that. I want Charstena to stay that way.

"Well, then, it doesn't look like we're gonna make it to the man."

"I guess. If there was, I'd be the only one. Also, I'm going to try Charstena's room later..."

Lycood's right, the men are useless this time.

Hardly enough that I might be able to help in this commotion.

Looks useless today, though.

"Ray, I was wondering, if I could fly through the sky, could I blow everything off? I think it feels good."

Crazy Boy seems to recommend an aerial walk. But knowing that fun is about you and me. Can you fly after that? I can fly, too. You're the only one who can't fly but likes to walk in the air, crazy boy.

"That's just me and you, and then Huck. Hmm? Huck... do you even let him go to Huck?

Huck's not a man, either, and I can talk to Charstena. Besides, there's something about him that's adorable about Haku, so he seems pretty receptive to it.

"Haku, are you on a journey with Wearinese?

"hahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

If I'm thinking about putting in a hack, I'll be informed of Hack's absence. When the hell...

You didn't hear that, did you? What an unsolicited guy. Who do I look like? You must be my father.

"Yesterday. I forgot to tell you."

"Well, I don't see it..."

Sure, because there was a lot going on yesterday. Is it impossible to forget? It's Gold.

"... I won't dare call until tomorrow. If that's not possible, don't ask either of us."

"I won't let you!

"Yes!"

Well, did Charstena have dinner for you?

For once, shall I take it again?

That's what I thought, I served a meal on a plate, and with it I headed out in front of Charstena's room again.

"I'll leave the rice here ~!

I heard Ray from outside the room. And I heard the footsteps of Ray moving away from the front of the room.

I buried my face in the bed and was listening to the sound.

I've been dressed like this since yesterday. Forced to take Ray's lips, and ever since...

Why did you do that...

Honestly, ever since the day I first met you, I've always wanted to. But I was able to bear it until yesterday... how could I suddenly be unbearable?

Did they hate you...?

Yeah, yeah, they don't hate you, do they? If you don't like it, leave me alone, right?

I knew you were jealous...

Did you get jealous of Mr. Sheetera?

Probably, there's that too, but most of all - I wanted to make sure Ray was there.

I didn't know.

I can't believe you had such a plan...

But then how did he end up dead?

What really happened then?

Why, did that guy trick me?

I didn't know why. What is going on? What is the truth?

I seem to know, I didn't know anything.

So I wanted to make sure Ray was on my side...

But what is this Moya Moya? I don't know, I also feel different.

I opened the door after Ray left, holding Moya Moya in my chest. There was a meal on the tray.

When I saw it, I stopped moving. Because I understand who Moya Moya is...

Right... right...

Nature and tears overflowed.

Same as before...

Different things served, but a meal served to keep me from breaking down. It was just vegetables before. But now I have meat and fish.

Not at all different.

But it certainly isn't (...).

I cried there, one.

I couldn't help crying.

- No one I loved anymore.

All this time, I've been overlapping Ray and him.

When I first met him, I knew at a glance. That's him...

Ever since, I've seen Ray. Like him, he was always impotent. Likewise, it was sweet. Likewise, he laughed with pleasure. And most importantly...

- It was the same.

But you're not... similar, you're just...

No matter how much you look... no matter how many years you keep waiting... no more... you'll never see that guy again...

That time... he... you're dead...

Ray...

"Charles."

"Being, i..."

Ray woke me up crying to support me.

"What's up, Charles?"

"Ugh, wow, wow."

I hugged Ray.

I don't know...

I don't know...... but I didn't want to let Ray go. I didn't want you to go anywhere.

Ray didn't say anything about me like that. He was nice and hugged me.

All the way until I stopped crying...

I wonder how many months have passed since he disappeared from before me.

I wonder how much I wanted to see you again.

I wonder how much I'd feel if I kept running.

That guy is gone.

I will never see you again.

We can't face each other, we can't talk, and we can't convey this thought.

Afraid of accepting it, turning away, chasing people who weren't there anymore, I kept running.

The overflowing tears did not know to stop. Two people who were overlapping parted separately and one drifted off in tears.

About the day we first met.

When I saw the beautiful magic.

The first time I was held.

It's about the progression.

About the school trip.

All in all, the overlapping two broke up in pieces. And I understood.

It's Ray I've been looking at.

You were nervous, you couldn't speak well, and you were kind to me.

I didn't like the calculations. And you hung out with me all the time until I could.

He was protecting people from demonic threats until he crossed the limits.

And you shielded yourself from the threat of the Demon King to protect me and everyone else.

And you made me accept his death.

It's all not him, it's Ray.

"... Ray..."

I looked up from Ray's chest and called Ray's name.

I wanted to say Ray's name.

It's not like him. Because he's another person, I wanted to speak up and understand.

"Are you all right, Shall? I don't know what happened, but if it's hard, you can't bear to cry as much as you want, okay?

What a suck I am.

All this time, I've replaced Ray with him. And yet, Ray turns to me for the same kindness he hasn't changed since the first time I met him.

I wonder how I should sin against Ray...

No, I'm sure Ray doesn't want that. Whether I tell you everything or know what I've done in his place, Ray doesn't change.

I'm sure it is... but why do I feel so horrible about it...

Even though it's a simple story.

You can reveal everything and apologize. I'm sure Ray will laugh and forgive me.

But... no words.

My body, my mouth, my throat, my heart refuses. I'm afraid. If I tell you, Ray will reject me.

Because you're my friend I've been learning with for six years?

Because you've been replacing that guy?

.................. no. I'm not. It doesn't matter.

I know this sentiment that seems simpler and then burns hot and wraps me up gently.

Soon, before I knew it,

- I was in love. To Ray.

"Ray."

Second confirmation. That's to see how I feel.

Right now, it's not that guy I like.

He said he was Ray.

"Promise…"

I have to move on. I need to get back the time I've been stopping.

Otherwise, I can't face him for saving me that day.

"Promise...?

"You promised to go to the bar... you promised..."

On the first day of the school trip, the two of us promised to go to the bar. In the end, I'll see you that day, but... I haven't been there yet.

I decided to move on. So let me tell you how I feel. Don't leave without being able to communicate your thoughts again.

"You promised. But today is the end of my school trip... and so is Shall today, isn't it?

Ray cares that you'll be tired of crying.

But I want to go. With Ray and me. Now, I feel like I can say...

"Yeah. I'd love to go today... with Ray"

"Oh, yeah? Well, let's go now."

"Yeah. Can I get dressed?

At the corner, in a bar for two, I didn't like to go in wet clothes crying.

"Ah, oh. Then I'll get dressed once."

"Okay. See you in front of the castle in an hour."

"Ri, roger."

Usually it seemed a little unexpected that I had decided that Ray would take the lead, and Ray had his eyes slightly rounded.

Before I went back to my room I looked back at Ray again and then closed the door.

It was usually too exciting and strange to behave, but now I had a strange head. But the heartbeat was beating much faster and louder than usual.

I take a light shower and then change into a dress. On the white dress I wore on the first day.

I was going to the bar that day so I wore this and went to the dining room, but I haven't worn it since. So let's go to the bar today in this dress. These are my battle clothes.

I left the room and headed to the promised place, feeling comfortable with the beating that never subsided.

"Thank you for waiting."

"Oh, oh."

Ray was already here. I changed clothes and it wasn't my usual adventurous outfit.

Black hard looking trousers. A wooden necklace that weaves dark colored jackets over white shirts and is always worn on the chest.

It's an outfit I don't really see in Wangdu. But Ray wasn't used to wearing it or uncomfortable with the outfit. Instead, it fits Ray well and I'm going to fall in love with him unexpectedly.

Let's go, then.

"Yeah. Where is it?

"It's by that mountain."

Ray pointed to the top of the only mountain on the island.

It's quite a long way...

Can you climb with heels...?

With that in mind, Ray has come up with two options.

"Go on my back or hold the princess. Which one do you want?

I've said it in the face like I was up to something with Niyaniya, Ray.

Two choices. Usually, I'd be lost. Between embarrassment and desire. But that was a definite question for me right now.

"Princess hugs"

"What? Ri, roger."

Ray looked a little confused to me for giving him an answer right away.

Looks like you thought I'd get lost the way I always do.

"Well, excuse me!

"What's going on? Come on, hold it?

I turned my hand around Ray's neck faster than he could hold. And hold it fast, and I'll snap.

Ray held me, even though he blushed a little.

Are you a little concerned about me?

I was thinking about that while Ray held me.

"Ri, roger. So, we're flying?

"Yeah."

Ray jumped up into the sky holding me with a bitter laugh. It was a lighter, more powerful jump than I thought I was flying with each person in my arms.

Cool......

I wanted to kiss Ray's lips at close range. But I'll put up with it if it's too early.

Always, I wish this were...

To me, unusual and calm, I almost sighed.

"Here we are."

"Thanks, Ray"

The place Ray brought in was a hut-like building. The lights were not on and only the light of the moon and the stars was on the spot.

'Cause I'm turning on the lights now.'

"Yeah. You don't have to wear it. It's a full moon, so it's bright, and this one has a better view of the stars."

That's what I said, looking up at the sky. I wanted to keep watching the beautiful night sky.

"Really? Fine then..."

That's what I've been checking on, Ray, he gave me his hand.

"I can see even in the dark, but you can't see Shall, can you? I'll show you to your seat."

"Ray really has a lot of skills."

I was not as frightened as usual. It seemed reliable. Maybe it's because I can see that guy and Ray separately.

Now I know. I was afraid of Ray growing up. Also, I thought you might be gone...

But I don't think so now. I'm glad. I'm just glad that people I like grow up.

The world is sometimes, uninterruptedly cold and harsh. To get over it, we need strength. Until earlier, however, I thought the world would strip my fangs because of its power. Because that was the fact for me.

But you weren't. He jumped out of his fangs. And then, because I didn't have enough strength...

That was the truth, wasn't it?

I don't know the truth. I have to look for it. But you must have jumped in from yourself.

Because that guy was sweet. Very much.

I don't want Ray to be gone from before me. I'm sure I can't stand it anymore.

So from now on, I'll support Ray. And let's be strong enough to crush any fangs for two.

Let's not lose it again...

Just like that guy led me, now I'll lead Ray.

"I have a chair here. See?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks, Ray."

"You're welcome. What do you want to drink? Probably everything, huh?

That's what Ray said, sitting back in the chair. The seat is at the counter in front of the window with a view outside. There the two of us sat down.

"Wine"

"Do you want alcohol…"

"No?"

When I ordered the wine, Ray panicked like he was being poked at again. Looks like you didn't think I'd ask for a drink.

I hear Ray has already drunk, but we're not adults yet, so by law we shouldn't drink alcohol. So I guess I panicked a little. I don't think you thought I'd break the law.

But this is not a kingdom. Somewhere different, undeveloped. Then drinking doesn't catch on to the law, does it?

I had such an excuse in mind.

"Let's go. Yes, wine."

"Thanks, Ray"

"Then I guess I'll have a drink, too."

With that said, Ray prepared alcohol for himself as well. And when you pour alcohol into each cup, lift it up with one hand.

"Here's to making up with Shall"

"I didn't have a fight... cheers"

Ray made a few jokes and said a toast. I returned a toast, even though I disagreed slightly with it.

"Beautiful. The stars reflect on the ocean, so beautiful."

"Charles is prettier."

"Heh heh, thanks. But that line of Ray's doesn't suit you, does it?

"Well. But sometimes it's good, right? I think I'm old enough to be kizzy."

"Phew, sometimes."

Ray agreed so much with me about saying it didn't look good on me. I think he thought so too. But sometimes you can ask me that line. In fact, because I was glad to be told I was beautiful.

"Delicious... expensive wine?

"Come on? Because that's the one my sister Shara bought. I can't buy alcohol yet."

"It is. But for what it's worth, you've got a glass of alcohol, right?

I feel like I was giving Mr. Basil and the others a lot of alcohol every day...

What's wrong with that...?

He swallowed it, but he bought it from the store and gave it to me.

"... Mr. Basil?

Someone who was going to be called to swallow me, I didn't mention anything else.

"Yes, feed"

"Feed? What's feed?

"Weird outfit, wasn't it? That guy."

"Yeah."

I saw Mr. Basil in weird clothes many times during this school trip. That outfit, in a nutshell, was creepy. So I was trying not to see too much.

"When you put that on, the demons will come by. I mean feed."

"I see... so you're always standing in that one"

I was wondering what you were doing, but that's what I was doing. I'm a little sorry.

"Well, I didn't have to. When the demon comes, I'll know."

That's right. On second thought, if Ray gets close, you'll notice.

I mean, that outfit...

"Was Mr. Basil funny, too?

"Jesus."

Ray confesses without evil. Ray really likes this, doesn't he? Actually, I'm having a lot of fun too...

Is this the way you say it, but you're saying it's poisoned?

"Hey, what did you think of my mock fight the other day?

"Oh, that angelized one. Honestly, I thought it was gonna suck."

"Huh. Can you win?"

Better than I thought, Ray seems to appreciate it. Good. That's my trump card, so I was wondering what I would do if you didn't admit that one.

"I don't know? If you're serious, there's nothing you can't win, but they say it's a mock fight."

"Really?"

"Oh."

I was honestly happy. I've never won a mock fight against Ray. That's because Ray is too strong. Very, I don't think he's 12.

Or I don't think it's possible.

I'm sure I'd be seen just like Ray from the other kids. But there's a good reason for that.

But in Ray's case, yeah, there was another one. That kid who fought in a militant tournament. Honestly, those two are weird from me. Obviously not on a child's level. Growing too fast.

Ray was alone in a mock fight with six of us before. At that time, we couldn't even hurt Ray.

When would that have been...

It's not that long ago. I regretted it then anyway. It pained me that I didn't deserve to stand next to Ray.

But now that I've been able to lay a ray and say it's tight, I might be qualified to stand next to it.

"So can I stand next to Ray?

"You've always been welcome."

Ray replied deceitfully to a habit I know. It was the same before. Ray doesn't want to put us in danger. For example, even if I sacrifice...

Self sacrifice... you don't change that...

I was glad and sad about it.

"Then I'll stand next to Ray, right? I'll never leave Ray's side."

When I declared so, I put my lips on Ray's cheek.

"... this is how I feel. I was confused yesterday, and suddenly I kissed you... but I did that because that's Ray, didn't I? I love Ray. I want to be with Ray all the time."

Dodgy and more busy heartbeat that started to move.

Ray turned to me, touching the cheeks of those I kissed. She looked a little smelly and was grinning.

Will they say no...?

I got so anxious.

Just a few seconds if you try it in time. But I felt it long enough to feel it for hours.

"I like Shall too"

Concise and short reply.

That was enough. Because all I wanted to hear was that word...

Ray went on like this after a while.

"If I could, I'd have said it from me."

"... then from Ray"

I didn't say what. Just meditating on my eyes, I thought it was enough.

Ray's lips overlap my lips that meditated on my eyes. I turned my hand around Ray's body and held him tight, if I noticed.

I don't want to leave. That was just it.

"...... eh"

"... Something's wrong with Shall today..."

"I hate like today...?

"No, I love it. I don't know... erotic"

Erotic...

Is that a good assessment?

But I guess I won't be out like this for a while. If this audacious feeling subsides, it will surely return to me as usual. But before that...

I kissed Ray again. He wanted it from me, too. I was floating at this time. Now I can convey my thoughts. And that came true. I don't think I can help but float.

"... what's really going on today, Shall?

"Secrets"

Ray looked lost when I tried to keep it a secret. He looked like he was lost, trying to say something.

And Ray slowly opens his mouth.

"... is that from a long time ago?

"... were you aware?

I was a little surprised but didn't panic. I thought you'd find out someday, and I was gonna talk to you eventually. But... I can't talk right now. Scary. They might reject you. I couldn't help it, I was scared.

"There was so much wrong with Shall yesterday. I thought you were hiding something. What happened to that record?

"... I'm sorry, Ray. Still... I don't think I can talk."

"Oh well..."

Ray looked up at the night sky.

I wonder what those eyes are photographing. I felt like I was looking somewhere very far away.

I looked up at the night sky too.

Will the day come when I can reveal my secrets to Ray?

I was thinking about that when I saw the stars.

For a long time, I had noticed that Charstena was hiding something. Something's wrong, no, I was uncomfortable.

When did you first feel that way? Was it indeed time for progression? That was the first time I felt uncomfortable. That gradually grew bigger and only began to wonder when she might have any secrets.

But I didn't want to hear it. Everyone has secrets, more or less. That's not what I hear all the time.

It's a secret because it can't be revealed.

But I dared to ask. Because I thought it was the cause of Charstena going crazy or crying. I wanted to help if I could.

I couldn't tell you the answer to that. I heard it and casually looked up at the sky.

Full moon. A beautiful circled moon, without lacking.

Thinking about it, this may be the first time I've looked at the moon slowly. You're in the same shape in this world.

Yes, I had a reassuring self somewhere.

"Same... or..."

I shrugged to be sure.

I'm with Charstena, too. I'm hiding something. And I'm not prepared to talk about it. Somewhere they might hate me, I'm feeling it.

"Shull, I'm the same. I have a secret."

"Ray too...?

"Oh. I'm not ready to talk yet either. So, if one of you reveals a secret, why don't you tell the other one?

I thought I was going to keep it a secret at all times. But I also wondered if that was okay. I was wondering if I could keep it a secret all the time...

So I suggested. I don't know one day. But in the future, I want you to know...

"Yeah, fine."

"Then it's a promise. If I break it, yeah..."

"I listen to everything they say."

I knew there was something weird about Charstena today. I'm not shy, and I'm grand. This is a porn witched state, I'm sure.

"Okay. So let's do it."

"Yeah. Looking forward to Ray's secret."

Tie your pinkies and exchange promises. Many times already, this is how I have made promises with Charstena. And I decided what I would do if I broke it every time. Instead of a thousand needles.

There is magic in this world, so I thought I was going to die about a thousand needles. But then there's the occasion when you really have to drink? And I was afraid. So I tried to scrap a thousand needles and make them different.

There was a guy who thought terrible things about it.

"By the way, what are you going to do with Mr. Sheetera?

They said Sheetera, and I was thrilled for a moment. But that was just a surprise, and I reopened it saying I wasn't bad. Besides, Charstena doesn't seem to want to hear about it. He's asking me what I'm going to do with Seatella in the future.

"I won't do anything. Make me like it."

I've been tied to an underground ruin for 5,000 years. I want you to live freely in the future.

"You mean leave it alone?

"No, I'll take care of it for a while. I'm the one who took him out. But I won't let you force me to do anything. I'm gonna make you do whatever you want."

I don't pound and throw on boulders. She doesn't know this world yet, and she won't be able to live alone. Tell me all about it, and when one of you is no longer having a problem, you just have to make him independent. That's what I think.

"You mean to treat me like a human being?

"Oh, Sheetera has a good heart."

"What...? Oh no..."

Charstena with the face of incredibility. I'm going to say that's not going to happen again.

"If Sheetera doesn't have a heart, she can't refuse to do what I say or what Charles says. That may be hard to understand, but her will. Proof that you have a heart."

Without our hearts, we would follow everything we say. Especially when you call me Master, my orders will be a top priority for Seaterra. Failure to comply is evidence that her will is entering there. I'm making excuses for all that and this, but in the end, the place is Sheetera's will.

Probably hasn't noticed him yet either. But she seemed so happy when she saw the light outside. I don't think I can make a doll with no heart for that look. Anyway, I want you to notice your own mind.

"If you ask me, you are. That means yesterday's kiss was her will, right?

"Huh?"

"You did, didn't you? Kiss."

I've heard you laugh and laugh, Charstena. I'm afraid to smile...

"Oh, that's right, they poked me in the eye. Do you say..."

"I knew it."

Is this what you're saying about falling to talk?

"Lislit, what happened?

"Hey, why are you doing that?"

It's a woman's fault.

It's cowardly. It's cowardly that only women have such high-performance predictive features. God, deploy it to men, too.

"Four times"

"Hey, what's up?

Charstena suddenly grumbled a few times. I asked in fear how many times.

How many punches or stabs with a knife?

"I'll forgive you if you kiss me twice as many times as you've done to both of us"

"Huh?"

The unexpected answer returned. I thought I was going to be half-killed, but the answer I returned was a reward.

"Pleasure."

I tutored, not four times.

Maybe it was floating. It's the first time I've had a girlfriend. There's no point in floating around, is there?

That's how my sweet night with Charstena went by.