"Phew..."
I was staring out at the view, rocked by the carriage. But even when I say carriage, now the wheels are starting to move automatically. This is because magic takes a technique that activates the wheel almost permanently.
Horses are only aids.
Maybe in the future, the time will come for the wheels alone to get better.
So the summer break is finally at the end. I've been enjoying this summer vacation with everyone. That was so much fun I could never even think about in my life before.
As long as I'm happy to have a student-like life again.
That war scar remains all the time. No, I'm sure that will stay forever. But still, with that on my back, I can move on. irreplaceable, with friends.
But not just friends. I have a family now.
It's the people I met three years ago, and they're also the ones I can't change.
"Okay. Walk."
Get out of the carriage, I'm going down the country road.
This Arnold kingdom is the largest country in the world. It is definitely an urban area, but that is limited to the vicinity of the Central District, etc. In other words, the east is relatively rural. Among other things, my home is at the end of the east.
It is located in the easternmost part of this kingdom.
There are lots of woods and mountains around and it's hard to get around. But the natural landscape would be one of the best in this kingdom. I loved my parents like that.
Surrounded by forests, by nature, and by loved ones. I can't wait to get home like that.
"... Phew. That's hot."
Sweat drips.
With a backpack on my back, I move on. Already the scenery became only natural. On the left and right, the Sunflower "Himura" fields are spread out, and in the meantime continue along the beast path that is being made.
In a bright blue sky, the sun that shines. A brightly colored sunflower that stretches out into heaven, spreading across the left and right sides.
The view is so beautiful.
The city will certainly be convenient and livable. But I still wonder why, coming into contact with this nature is very calming.
And as I walked silently by myself, I saw.
At the end of your gaze, a large mansion. It's a white building, two stories.
─ ─ I miss you.
That's what I think, I take that step again... but in a moment, part of the sunflower field next door moves raggedly.
"No way?"
That said, it was people who came out of it.
But he looks familiar.
"Dorn!!
With that being said, it was... my sister Stella who hugged me to my body.
"Brother! Welcome home!
"Oh, I'm home. Stella."
"Eh heh. It smells like your brother."
Stella pushing the grime and its head against me. And gently stroke Stella's head like that. How many times have I lost it, but I feel really nostalgic.
Stella-White.
He has beautiful brown hair with chestnut color grouped together in a ponytail. The look seemed full of Nico and laughter, and he seemed really happy.
Such Stella is my sister, a year younger.
Even so, I am my sister-in-law, but now I treat her like a true sister.
Three years ago, I was picked up by the Whites. It was the master's sister's family and she was to live as an adopted child.
At the time, the wounds of the Far East battle… it was quite painful, both physically and mentally, but now my family supported me.
Of course, my master and the others came to see me... but it was this family that took care of me the most.
Among other things, Stella has always admired me for saying my brother.
I didn't know how to deal with him when I first met him, but now he's a friendly brother and sister.
"Hey, brother."
"What's up?
"School fun?
"Oh. We made a lot of friends, too."
"Oh! I knew your brother was amazing!
"Huh. Not so much."
"Kukuk, I'm going to get you in next year, too. Kukukuku...... wash your neck and wait, brother!
"Hehe, right. I'm waiting for Stella at the academy."
"Ugh! I knew I loved your brother -!
We have such a conversation as the two of us walk forward.
Stella also intends to enroll in the Arnold School of Magic next fiscal year. Of course, I need to take the entrance exam and pass, but my sister is smart, and her magic skills are inside.
I never said that in vain.
No... well, I admit it's just a little bit, just a little bit inside, but still, I'm sure Stella will be fine.
And when he comes in front of the house, Stella opens the door and walks straight into the room with Dotadota.
"Ohhhh! Whoa, whoa! Brother, you're home. Yikes!!
"That's true!?
"You, let's go!
"Ah!"
I put my backpack down on the front door and took a breath... it was my father and mother who came. Of course, we're not both connected by blood. We've only been dating for about three years.
Still, everyone's embracing me as a real family.
From the bottom of my heart, I can only thank you.
"Ray! Welcome home!
It was my mother who hugged me with emotion. My mother is my master's sister, so blonde blue eyes. One father has brown hair and is a little less tall than me.
And when Mother leaves, the next time she exchanges a hug with Father.
"Ray, how have you been?
"Dad, you know... a lot happened, but you were fine."
"Well...... that's good"
After meeting my family face to face for the first time in about six months, I head to my room.
My room is upstairs, not that big, but still I liked this place. What's indoors is simple, desks and chairs. Plus a bookshelf on the bed.
I miss this place as much as I did when I left home. No, it hasn't actually been long enough to feel nostalgic... but somehow I thought so.
And when I lowered the backpack I brought, I heard Stella coming through the door.
"Brother! You were sweaty, weren't you? Take a bath with me!
"Right. Long time no see."
"Ugh!
It's not unusual to take a bath with Stella. My father and mother tell me we're close, too.
But only once, when my master witnessed me, it was new to my memory that I was told a lot.
"Ha!? I'm taking a bath with Stella!?
"Yes, my brothers and sisters."
"So, but you're my in-laws!? That would be critical!
"? Is it a daiquiri?
"No, I'm bogged down! Well, if you're not aware..."
And he always said things he didn't quite understand.
What the hell did the master want to say? I think it's normal for siblings to take a bath. It's my family. Naked dating would be important.
"Brother, I'm in first ~"
"Ah."
Stella disappears into the bathroom when she takes off her clothes when she looks like it. I'll take my clothes off and go after my sister soon. The bathroom is quite large enough for both of us to get in.
"Brother! I'll flush your back!
"Oh. That helps."
So I decided to have Stella flush my back.
Foam the towel with soap and have Gossip and Stella wash their backs.
Before I left home, that's what I did almost every day. Long time no see, I was really happy to take a bath with my sister.
"All right! Your brother will do it next!
"Leave it to me. Sincerely, I'll brush that back"
"Yay!
And when we wash each other's bodies, we go into the tub together. With Stella sitting on top of me, the two of us take a breather soaking in this hot hot water.
"" Huh. ""
Voices overlap.
It took a lot of time to get here. That's why this little moment is really healing. And when you turn your face lightly towards me, Stella talks to me like she always does.
"Brother."
"Hmm? What's up?
"Me, I'm pissed off, you think?
"Oh, I thought so. So much so that it doesn't look like six months ago."
"Book Hit!?
"I think you're already a fine lady. You've grown, Stella."
"Yay! I'm a lady, too!
The two of us talk about no other love that way.
When I came home, this is how I enjoyed my little time.