As we had a light chat, chatting at a member of the lab, Fu opened his mouth with the same expression Pictorina had come up with.

"Oh, yeah, yeah. Hana and Liddy have different grades, so I'm going to send them out again in a different way... but I think I'll tell the other sophomore members about my next assignment."

Here is the presentation of the assignment. Given the timing, it would also combine homework for the New Year's holidays... which is going to be a pretty big challenge.

"This time, I'm not going to decide on a theme, I'm going to have it researched on a theme that everyone has in mind. If you tell me what equipment you need, I'll get it, and I'll give you some advice."

"Oh, I see... think about the subject of research. If you ask me, it feels like planning is one of the challenges."

"Yeah, you're right. I won't impose restrictions, so feel free to try. I'm just about done with the big society, and if you get lost, you can talk to me."

Thinking and studying yourself from 1 is quite a tough challenge. Well, Arisa will do it easily by way of example, and Mr. Wind is going to finish it as soon as he's motivated.

Even in terms of grades, it's me and Iris who struggle...... no, Iris is smarter, so I'm going to have the hardest time.

I want to make sure the big holidays at the end of the year don't crumble.

"... Yes! Professor Pictori!

"Yeah? What's up, Arisa? Could it be that you've decided on a theme yet?

"It's almost Christmas, and be a lab member and do something!

"... it was completely irrelevant. Already, this girl is really... free. Yet the grades are smashed and top of the list..."

In contrast to Arisa, who began to say that there was no clapping, Pictorina did not stop strongly even with a frightened look on her face. I don't know, I guess there's some trust that what needs to be done is the guy who does it right.

"Wouldn't it be nice if we all had a party?

"... party... sounds fun"

"... you don't have to use us for dashi, honestly, to be quick - oh, hey!?

"Hey? Mr. Wind, are you still asleep?"

"Did it hurt!? Stop, don't overwhelm me - yah!?

Iris and I were about to say something that would make my eyes shine on the word party, but Wind screamed out indirectly by Arisa...... what are you doing?

Well, that would be a party at a lab member...... sounds pretty fun to be honest.

"... that sounds like fun, but what are we gonna do with the place?

"Ah, right. Dr. Pictori, can't you be here?

"... no boulders. This is a university lab. I wish I could eat, but no parties or anything."

"Uh-huh, so where do you want it?"

"Since I heard about your plans, you can do whatever you want at my house, right?

"Are you serious?!? Then let's go with it!

Pictorina was young a few years ago by her parents and she lives alone in a pretty big house because of that relationship. Hearing the word that we could make it a party venue, Arisa started planning about the party in Norinoli.

Even for me, Pictorina's house is my neighbor, so it's easy to move around, and I have no objection at all.

The two seniors who came after that also seemed to have no planned problems and ended up discussing plans for a Christmas party at the lab members until the evening.

What a mindless story...... this kind of ease would be a good thing about this lab.

My mother used to ask me to shop, and I left the lab one foot away and walked home with Arisa, who accompanied me on the shopping trip.

"... Hmm, to guess from the ingredients, today's dinner at Hatsumi's house sounds croquette"

"Deep-fried... I was wondering if you'd be okay with your mother's arm?

I repeat, my mother cooks poorly. That's on a pretty devastating level already...... What's more, at least you should have more than 20 years of full-time housewife experience, and yet to say that level, you won't be able to expect growth in the future.

Frying is difficult, so I'm very anxious... well, honestly, don't worry about that when it comes to today?

"Well, around there... you just have to let this Arisa do it. So can I interrupt today?

"Oh, sure. Mother and father will be happy."

Arisa has been visiting my house for a while since high school, and my mother and father like it. When Arisa comes to visit, it is also the usual practice to have dinner with her.

The email my mother sent me also said, "If Arisa is coming, buy me extra ingredients for one," so she would definitely be happy.

"Okay, let's go!

"... ah"

Seeing Arisa laughing brightly, I walked down the path of dusk alongside her, realizing I felt kind of warm.

But at the same time... what is it? What about this unspeakable anxiety and loneliness?

Remembering an unspeakable strange emotion, I moved my gaze...... I saw Nanica at the end of the intersection.

What are you... me? And, Painting Rina? No, the outfit is different... not the white coat I'm used to seeing, the black coat? Are those two walking with a smile on their faces like they're having fun?

"... and? Fast man!

"Huh!? Huh?... Arisa?

"What do you want? Stop suddenly?

"Oh, no, at the intersection there... like I was there?

"... Yes? No, there's nobody here, is there? I mean, the Happy Man is here, right?

"... bad, nothing"

I didn't know what I was talking about myself. Is that a hallucination or something? I'm not even sure about that.

"Uh, are you sure you're okay? Something's... a little weird this morning, isn't it?

"It's okay...... I think so"

"Uh-huh... let's measure the heat when we get home, just in case. I can do the same thing as a doctor."

"... and flat out, it's amazing."

What's really going on, I... No, rather, what the hell is going on?

Somehow, but knowing the answer to that... I didn't think so earlier.