After another year, a new spring has arrived.

I think my family is doing well.Now I don't feel uncomfortable calling my father and mother.Stella misses me a lot and always tells me a lot about school.

Stella rose to the middle and her body was growing during the growth phase.I was consulted when I took a bath with the doctor that my chest didn't get big, but I was sure it would be okay.

Women seemed to care about the size of their breasts, but Stella was very happy to say that she was genetically fine.

It seems like I dream of becoming an attractive adult woman someday.But I guess it's just a few things like fitness.Stella is still a very attractive girl.

I'm getting used to life.I have a good relationship with my family.

I am not dissatisfied.

There's no way.

But why?The void in this heart and the empty void will never be filled.Think about what I'm missing, but there's no answer.

I was living empty days.He behaved brightly on the surface, but his energy gradually dropped.I lost sight of my destination again.

That's when my master summoned me.When the letter arrived at home and I read it, I wanted you to come home because there was an important story.

It's been a long time since I met my master, but of course I've heard of him.Master, who began his activities as a researcher in earnest, presented the theory of double code.It was originally based on my report, but it was the Master's achievement to advocate and systematize that there are two codes in everything.

My existence is but a trigger.

Other papers were highly regarded and are now famous in the world of research.After all, Master is a genius.I was kind of pleased with the fact.

"Spring..."

Walk through the woods.

When I arrived in front of my master's house, I walked around.I kind of miss the view of this forest.It hasn't been that long.

It's Ray.

"Mr. Ray. We are out of time.Please, go inside. "

When Kara showed me around, there was a master in the living room.I'm still not used to sitting in a wheelchair.

"Ray, are you getting big again?

"What do you think?He may have grown in height. "

They greet me with a smile.And sitting face-to-face, Kara brought me two teas and a pound cake.By the time I heard the story, it was said that Kara was in charge of all the housework in this house.

Not only the tea, but the cake is also very delicious.It will be comparable to the kingdom's leading stores.

At first, I was talking about other people without love.My daily activities as a mentor researcher.There was a lot of laughter, and I was in line with it.But somewhere I felt my laughter fake.

Ray, let's get down to business.

"Yes"

A master who makes a serious expression.

Why did she call me here?I keep my guard down to hear the story.

Ray, go to college.

"College?

I didn't understand the meaning of the proposal.Why should I go to college or something now?

"That's right. Arnold Magic Academy in this kingdom."

"Become a student?

"Yes, it is."

"Why?"

A student?

Am I gonna be a student?I have no idea why I am going to school now.When it comes to studying, there are also the teachings of the masters from childhood, and they will not learn at the College anymore.

Besides, it goes without saying magic.Certainly, even though there is a Magic Area Runaway (Overheat), it is not completely unusable.The minimum standards for admission to the Academy will be exceeded.

Master will know that.He said, "Go to the academy."My hands are covered in blood.I have been exposed to the blood of my enemies and allies in the Far East.Am I going to be a student mixed up in a normal person?

Is that okay with you?

"If you go, you'll see. Words alone don't make sense."

"That's right... is that right?"

Does it mean that there is something in the academy that cannot be understood by words alone?I always think Master is right.Sometimes I say strange things without a rush, but when it's serious, I only say the right thing.

But I didn't think my current master was right... no matter what I do now, I'm not going anywhere.Maybe if you go as Master tells you, you can go.

Master looked up at the sky through the window and said:

"Ray, I'm sure you'll be able to stare back at yourself there.You can see the view because you can leave me. "

I was stunned to hear Master's words.

Last time I heard, I went home.It seems that the Master will take care of the various procedures.I was told to study this year in preparation for the entrance exam in February next year.

On my way home.

As you exit the carriage, you continue along the path of the beast, which you have passed many times.

It's getting dark and the stars look faint.

I didn't understand the meaning of Master's words at all ─ ─.

"Ray's guy, he's been snapping."

"Yes, it felt like your heart wasn't here."

Lydia and Carla were talking earlier after Ray left.Why did Lydia propose to go to college in the first place?Actually, that's not how I judged her.

"You were right."

Yes. Sasha, Lydia's sister, came to the house a few days before Ray arrived.The content of the consultation is about Ray's future.

Recently, I've been at home a lot, and it seems like I can't even smile.

As a result of the discussion, Ray needs a friend of the same age.I came to the conclusion that I might need time as a student.

"Now, why don't you put your head down on Abby?"

"Now?

"Ah, can you get ready?

"Yes, sir."

And Lydia left home to talk to Abby.All for Ray's future ─ ─.

The entrance exam was successfully passed.I had nearly a year to prepare, so it was enough.The magic test was critical, but I covered it with a written test.

My mom and dad agreed that I would enroll in a boarding school magic school.For me, it was hard to leave home even though I was finally becoming a real family.

But the whole family was happy to pass me.Even if I were to leave, it wouldn't change being a family... that's what he said.

Meanwhile, Stella was in a very bad mood.

"Stella, you have to be happy."

"That's right. Ray passed."

"... yeah"

As far as I'm concerned, my brother is exhausted, but apparently Stella misses me.

"Oniichan. Congratulations on passing."

"Oh, thank you."

"... gu...Are you sure you want to go?

"... I'm sorry, but I'm going."

I see. Oniichan, come home for the holidays. "

"Of course."

Hugging the little Stella's body.

I had a hunch at this time.I certainly lived empty days, but I have a feeling that entering the academy may help me find something new.

After that, he was very pleased to present his uniform to his master.I was glad to see Master's smiling face.

Life so far. There was an afternoon bend.

It was a life that kept flowing.They just gave it to me.The same goes for this admission.But I made up my mind.I was hoping to move forward.

I thought I might find my place somewhere.

Colonel Garnett and Master also told me that it might be problematic for me to be an ordinary person at the time of admission.My family register itself remains as it was when it was taken back by my master, and it seems that there was something left that was registered as an "auditorium" by ordinary people at that time.

She tried to do something about it later, but when she noticed it, it became a rumor among the aristocrats, and there was nothing she could do about it.

A college of aristocracy.I was told that it might be painful to jump in there, but it was good.

No matter what others think, my existence will not change.

"Okay."

Early morning.

I already sent the luggage to the dorm.All I had to do was leave this house.

When I changed into my uniform and went to the living room, the whole family was already awake.

I eat breakfast as usual and chat as usual.

Then head to the front door.

When I tied my shoelaces slowly, I stood up.

"Good thing, Ray. You don't have to do it when it's hard."

"Mom, thank you for worrying."

"Ray, there may be more.But you already have a family.I want you to remember that. "

"And Dad... thank you."

"Oniichan! I'll be there next year!Hold on!

"Of course."

Take my family's word and I'll open the door.

"I'm coming."

What kind of encounter do you have ahead of you?

I don't have any friends my age.But maybe we can do it from now on.It's possible to live a lonely student life all by yourself.On the contrary, perhaps my irreplaceable friends can do the same to me.

The possibilities are endless.He's still empty, but imagine a wonderful future if you think about it anyway.Let's go believing that we can find our place.

That's how I was wrapped in dazzling light ─ ─.