After my interview with Nola, I was once again being guided by a maid. Greetings have already been exchanged, and I call you Mia. He says it doesn't matter if we call him out, but that's what we call him after we give in to each other.

She seems to be a high-ranking maid in this Rose family, mainly looking after Amelia?

The destination is Amelia's private room.

And after knocking, Mr. Mia opened his mouth.

"Ma'am, we have guided you"

"Let me in."

Amelia's voice was heard from indoors.

"So long, Master Ray. Go ahead."

"Yes, thank you for taking me so far"

"No. Then I'll be excused here"

After a brief conversation, I'm going into Amelia's room.

"Ah... there you are"

"Oh. Excuse me."

The interior was still, quite large. Is there twice as many dorms as we live in? The interior is not that flashy, but I have the impression that it is well maintained in every corner.

Tables and chairs. Plus a big bed with a canopy. And then there's furniture in the closet in general. There was a big bookshelf lined up in the corner of the room, and there was some intimacy when Amelia found out she was going to do that again.

"Uh, uh... Shh, can I sit down?

"Okay, here it is"

"Yeah."

That's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna sit down in the chair in front of the table. As well as time, Mia brings tea and tea treats indoors.

"Well, take your time"

That's what I'm saying and she goes back, but oddly enough, her face is burning... like she was sending eye contact after slightly pointing at Amelia... well, is that too much to think about?

And me and Amelia sit across the street.

"Speaking of which, what happened to Ariane?

"I just came to return the book I owed you, so I'll be right back."

"Right. That's too bad."

……

"Hmm? What's up?

Amelia staring at me half-eyed.

Did I even touch anything?

"... I should have had Ariane"

"I haven't seen you in a long time. But I can't help it if that's what you're saying. Amelia and I are happy together."

"Oh well..."

"I really wish we all had..."

"You don't have a choice. I don't have the right plans."

In fact, the story of coming to Amelia's parents' house today also made it a regular member. But again, it didn't come true to schedule everyone. So it's just in the form of me being the only one who was free to interrupt this Rose family.

"So, um... how was your conversation with your mother?

"It's..."

Just a few ideas.

I'm not talking about saying anything to the person...

But if we talk about it as it is here, we could be under pressure. So I decided to talk about the summary here.

"They said hello to Amelia"

"Heh!?

"What's up?

"Well, what do you mean by that?

Amelia, dyeing that bright white skin into a cherry blossom color, has looked up at me shyly.

I see. After all, is it embarrassing to say that your own parents and friends talk? I've certainly read that this is what you say in the literature.

"Of course, as a friend."

"... yeah, I knew. Yeah......"

Staring at the void with her lost eyes, she groaned so blindly.

I've been thinking about Amelia a a lot lately, but sometimes I can't grasp her. But well...... my master teaches me that my maiden heart is complex and strange.

I guess I, the man, shouldn't be asking carelessly here.

"Oh, speaking of which."

"What's up?

"I'm talking about rumors, actually, that a team fight will be held at the end of the year or something"

"Team battle? Is that similar to Magics Chevalier at the Magic Swordsman Competition?

"Uh... I'm not sure yet, but I heard it might be introduced this year."

─ ─ A team fight?

But for the purpose of training a magician, I thought it wouldn't be a bad thing.

"I see. For the training of magicians, it certainly wouldn't be a bad thing to go through something called group warfare"

"Really?

"The Magic Swordsman Competition, Magics Chevalier, is a complete personal battle, isn't it? But it still changes considerably on its own when it comes to engaging in sorcery warfare in a group. Maybe it's part of it."

"Heh. Right."

After that, when the two of us talked about no other love, we heard something drop in the back.

"Hmm? Did something fall?

"Oh, I'm sorry. Hey, there's an album."

"Album?"

"Uh, the... you want to see it?

Amelia, who picks it up and tries to hold it in her chest and asks, had that impression of saying she seemed anxious somewhere or that she also expected it.

"Maybe there's a picture of Amelia in her childhood?

"Oh, yeah. its... embarrassing but can i show it to ray...?

"Ooh! That's very interesting! I want you to show me!

"Well, why don't you join us?

"Ah!"

Try to keep each other's bodies close together. We stare at one album... but in doing so, a slight fragrance of plant-based fragrance tickles the nasal cavity.

"Amelia, are you wearing perfume?

"Ah? I'm sorry. Was it a little tight..."

"No, I'm fine. I find Amelia very attractive today"

"Ugh...... yeah. Thanks, maybe it was worth the effort. eheheheheheh..."

Put an unusual smile on your face.

It's really unusual. I'm sure how much of a grip you've gotten over creating this smile. I was as happy as I was about myself somewhere when I thought we got there because we decided to move on with each other at that magic swordsman's tournament, Magics Chevalier.

"Oh, Amelia, you're so small! How old is this?

"About three years old? I don't really remember either."

"I see. But you still have a good face."

"Really? I can't pin it on myself."

The picture of Amelia there was of Nico laughing and piecing in the garden of this house. However, it seems that the piece has not yet been successfully shaped and is only slightly distorted.

"Piece. You're not doing well."

"Ko, I am at this time......! Look, 'cause next time, it's decent!

And on the next page, there were three pictures: Amelia, Ariane, and Senior Rebecca. All three of them laughed and were in the picture. Amelia and Ariane were among them trying to lean in and play the pieces.

The picture at this time was firmly shaped of the fingers, as Amelia said.

"Oh. Amelia, Ariane, Senior Rebecca."

"Yeah. At this time, we were still close..."

That's what she said. Her voice was something dark. When I looked at the side in a chill, Amelia looked sad.

And as I turn the page in silence, I gradually lose my smile from Amelia's face. Technically, there was a picture of a smile. But it's still a crop. It was just like I pasted it somewhere.

Temporary silence.

Trying to cut it open, Amelia opened her mouth.

"Well. I've been worried... but that! I met Ray and I've already set him apart from me. So again today, thank you!

"Amelia......"

I held her hand like that in silence. Because he seems anxious, he wanted to do so voluntarily.

"Hih!

"Amelia. It's my pleasure to convey my gratitude. I was also allowed to grow up as a person at the Magics Chevalier tournament. Everyone would still be scared to touch people's hearts without Amelia. So, thanks."

"Yeah. Me too, thanks"

and at that moment the concon and the door of the room were knocked.

"Ma'am, we're ready"

What does that word mean?

That's what Amelia tends to explain to me when she thinks so.

"You know what? Until now I've always been in the picture with a dark face, but that...... I want to be more of a smiling me from today on. So why don't you show it with me? I want to put a lot of pictures with Ray on one page of this album and with everyone from now on..."

When I heard the words, there was no way I would refuse. When I get up refreshed, I take Amelia's hand and move with me to the corner of the room.

"Absolutely. Remembering, that's your first picture. Ours."

"Ugh, yeah......!

Mia respectfully gratefully brings in a photo machine with a big stepladder and installs it in front of us and she grins.

"Line up closer, both of you"

"Yea......!? Closer!?

"Yes. The lady is more like this, in such a way that she is held in her arms. Lady Ray asks you to take it in such a way as to take it."

"Okay."

"... ok!? Don't worry, Ray!?

"Of course it's a good decision. Does Amelia like another schematic? I'll fit in."

"No, this is fine...... but"

And with a little reluctance, Amelia gently leans on my body. I also try to accept it again and gently turn my hand around my hips.

"Then I'll take it. Yes, cheese."

In a moment, the dazzling light enveloped us.

Are we laughing firmly in that picture?

No, it must be reflected with the best smile.

Because we're already the best friends to laugh at.