"Uncle."

Claudia called me before I sat down.

I wonder what it is.

"Would you like me to sit on your uncle's lap for a while?

Claudia asks if you want to be reunited with me for a long time.

But...

"Dear"

My sister-in-law teaches it.

"My uncle is tired of coming home from his long journey. Come over here."

My sister-in-law urges me to come, not me.

But...

"It doesn't matter, sister-in-law. I love Deer too, just as Deer adores me."

As for me, who was hungry for skinships with my niece for a long time, there was no reason to refuse the offer.

Rather, I'm asking you.

"Really? If Charles could just tell me."

My sister-in-law, who knows Claudia's nostalgia for me and how much I love her, didn't try to stop her any further.

"Excuse me, uncle."

Say no, Claudia sits on my lap.

My body weighs softly.

As expected, the three-year period was not short, and her weight was much heavier than before.

"You've grown up, Dia. In a few more years, you'll be joining a fine adult."

While feeling the growth of my lovely niece, such words popped out of my mouth.

"Of course I'm happy to be an adult."

Yeah?

"When I grow up, I feel a little lonely because my uncle won't be able to do this anymore."

"Oh dear, Dia really loves her uncle. I'm a little jealous."

My sister-in-law, who was listening to our conversation, said something like that.

Is it against me or Claudia?

Anyway, this is how we got to our seats.

"Enjoy."

That's what my sister-in-law recommends tea for.

The words prompted me to inhale the aroma of rising from the cup into my chest.

"It smells good. I feel like I'm back home (Brady) after drinking my sister-in-law's brewed tea."

"Oh, you can make your own charles like tea, right?

"Yes, I do make it myself, but it's just rude. It's not as delicious as my stepsister. Besides..."

"And what is it?

"Tea made by people is more wonderful and delicious than what you make yourself."

"That might be true. Well, Charles brought me some bread, but which one would you prefer?

"I'll get strawberry jam bread. Where's your uncle?

"I'll have black bread, please. Sister-in-law, please have whatever you like."

Yeah, I'll have raisin bread.

My sister-in-law takes it out on her own plate.

After such an exchange, I will get bread.

"Very sweet and delicious, uncle."

"Well, I'm glad Deer is happy. My bread tastes good with wheat."

"This raisin bread is delicious too. Doesn't Charles like sweet bread?

"I don't hate sweet bread either."

"Yeah."

"I like this fragrant aroma of wheat. Soft bread doesn't chew enough."

Whether you like it or dislike it, rough wheat grains give your teeth a pleasant bite response.

"Surely Charles was close to the owner of the shop."

"Yes, that's why I just had it baked."

"Then it's also because of Charles' virtue that we can get delicious bread like this. You have to thank me, Dear."

"Yes, Mother."

We enjoyed the taste of bread for a while while having a light conversation.

"So, Charles."

My sister-in-law cuts out the story.

"Yes"

"Where have you been and what have you been doing for the last three years?

"You've traveled around the world to train and earn samurai."

Not a lie, but I answered in a rather blurred way.

I honestly replied that I was traveling through the labyrinth (dungeon) alone, and I can't let them worry.

"So, how was it?

"Yes, I've mastered the new brave art trick (Brave Arts), and I've earned quite a bit. Besides, I think we got some pretty good gear."

"The results of the battle are good. That's good."

So once separated, the stepsister continued.

"Don't be rude. There's something you haven't seen in a long time."

They give me such advice.

Although I'm not particularly worried about my sister-in-law, I seem to be worried about my brother-in-law, no matter how many.

"Yes, I'll keep it in mind."

Nod honestly to the words. I am aware that it is a habit that is not good for me.

"Be honest with me. I can't think of a good answer from you."

"It would be helpful if you would give me a break from that story. I'm still an immature young man, but I used to be a kid who didn't know what was really scary."

"I see. Shall I leave the sermon at this? Could you stay with Bladia for a while?

About that.

"What is it?

"Since my brother has passed away one after the other, I am likely to be entrusted with that role, so I am likely to stay here for a long time this time."

"Really!? Uncle!"

Claudia looks deeply happy at my words.

"How much is Oita?

"Yearly as short as possible. Will it be a year or two? I don't know."

"At least a year or two....."

Murmuring like that, the stepsister looks like she thinks a little bit.

"Charles"

"Yes, sister-in-law."

"You've lived relatively freely so far."

"Yes"

"Are you convinced of that?

"Of course."

Without thinking about it, I answered immediately.

"Until now, my brother had improved, so I didn't have to worry about anything, so I came here wandering around."

"Yeah."

"The situation is different now. I'm the only one left, and I know that it's a trivial force, but I think it's only natural that you should do your best for the country."

"You've really done well, Charles."

"No, I'd rather be spoiled by my brother's presence and have been too lewd up until now. From now on, I will live with my feet firmly on the ground."

"I didn't think it would be that humiliating because I was making a living on my own."

My sister-in-law continues after putting that in front of my words.

"If Charles were here, Brady's future would be safe."

"It's a great honor to have your sister-in-law say that."

"What is it?

I hope so.

"It's all right, Charles is my proud brother-in-law, and for Dia, my proud uncle. I'm counting on you."

"Yes, I will do my best to meet your expectations"

Fufu

Your sister-in-law smiles like a prank.

"What's wrong, sister-in-law?"

"No, I can't help but feel the flow of time because that nasty Charles is now able to answer so firmly. I'm getting old, too."

"My sister-in-law has remained as beautiful as she used to be, but I think she has become more and more beautiful with her good years."

"That's it, that's it. The old Charles never said that."

"It stinked so I just didn't come out of my mouth, and I thought my stepsister was always beautiful."

"Oh, that's new."

That's what makes your sister-in-law look surprised.

"Your mother is kind and beautiful, and your uncle is lovely, so I have a tall nose, as are your two relatives."

Join us for a conversation, Claudia.

"Dear...."

A stepsister who is insensitive to the words.

Thank you, Dear.

I'm so cute, I'm so drowning, I'll stroke this sweet niece's head gently.

"I have a sweet, sweet stepsister and an honest, sweet niece, and my nose is high."

That conversation was there, and I cut to the chase.