"Mr. Ray. Excuse me, have I kept you waiting?

"No, I just got here myself."

"Phew..."

Senior Rebecca laughs with her hands on her mouth.

Such seniors had big tote backs on their shoulders and the outfit was simply a white piece. A blank white piece with no particular frills, embroidery or other embellishments.

That would mean Senior Rebecca would be so beautiful by then.

Plus the hairstyle is grouped into a two-tail today in a low position.

You look just a little younger than usual, but that on the contrary adds to the appeal of seniors.

"Well, it's kind of like a date..."

"Right. If you ask me, you're right. I'm honored."

"... well, is that right? You can light it up a bit, haha"

And as always, I compliment that look. This is because the master is thorough and always tells the woman to do so.

"Hairstyles and outfits look great"

"Ah... that, is it? For once, I'm going to have dressed up quite a bit because I'm going to be selling... Are you sure?

"Yes. I thought you were adorable."

……

"What's up?

"No. It's nothing. Let's go, then!

"Yes!"

We assembled in front of the fountain in the Central District, heading straight to the destination.

Everything tells me that the impromptu meeting of this hand seems to have been going on for about three years now, and Senior Rebecca has participated in it all. By the way, this seems to be the first year I've been on the selling side.

And the two of us came in front of a building with no weird philosophy. There is a restaurant on the ground floor and a grocery store upstairs. But here, they have another entrance...

Coming to the back door of the building, there was a door. When I opened it, there was a staircase that stretched underground like a hidden door that was in that horticultural department room.

"Shall we go"

"Yes."

We go down that staircase and open the basement door. It was a dim spot there, and I could hear him apparently doing reception.

Being indoors was almost a woman, plus it seemed like there were a lot of adult women. I can't see a student-like human figure now, apparently.

"Take this."

"Yes, I received it"

And Senior Rebecca gives you something like paper. It seems to be fully booked here, and whether you're a buyer or a seller, you can't get in without that ticket.

The receptionist receives the ticket more from Senior Rebecca, but the question arises as to whether I strangely remember the receptionist... not that person altogether.

"Um, could it be Mr. Carla?

"Huh?"

"I knew it. The atmosphere is a little different. But I think it looks good on you."

"... Dear Ray. May I have a moment?"

"Yes, I don't mind."

That's what Carla told me, and I'm being taken to the corner of the room. I told Senior Rebecca, "Just wait a minute".

"Master Ray. Why are you here? This isn't the kind of place a man would come!

"But there seems to be some men"

"Those people are the exception!

"Ha... Really? So, why is Mr. Carla here?

"Ugh..."

Kara, who is usually faceless and emotionless, is very emotional today, out of the ordinary. I felt like I was in such a hurry for that.

"Actually, I was running this impromptu meeting."

"Oh! That means Kara loves art too!

"Hmm? There's something about recognition... do you know what kind of books we sell here?

"Senior Rebecca's, that's a comic book. It depicts a relationship between men."

"Yes! That's the kind of place we're in. Shh! So please hurry home! And yet, please don't tell my husband about this..."

Those eyes are shooting through my eyes. Furthermore, Kara's expression was desperate. But of course, I do show understanding of everyone's hobbies.

"Okay. I will never speak out to my master. Carla seems to have a situation."

"That's... helpful"

"But I will attend this impromptu meeting"

"Why not!? 'Cause this is the place where... people come who like to make love to each other!

"Hmm... I see that's what happened"

"That's what I'm talking about... so forget about today..."

"No, because I decided to help Senior Rebecca. And whatever you like, I don't despise you. So why don't you let me join you?

"Ugh... ok... but please keep it a secret?

Copy that, sir.

That's where the conversation ends, and I'm going back to Senior Rebecca.

Nevertheless, I've never talked to Kara that far, or I felt like I only got a little bit of it when I found out she had that side too.

"Mr. Ray. Were you acquainted?

"Yes, I'm sorry, I seem to have taken your time"

"No. Shall we go then?"

"Yes."

Going further back, there was plenty of room there. Several long desks have been placed, and other women's people have already put books on their desks to prepare for sale.

"What, man?

"A man? Why?"

"Unusual... but cool..."

"Maybe someone from this system?

"Uh, what is that? But that's a little good... hehe..."

Hmm. The fact that I'm a man is rare makes a lot of noise, but I wouldn't mind. Because there is one thing to do today.

"So this is where we are. Let's prepare."

"Yes, I'll help you"

When we come to the designated spot, we slack the chairs in the back and line up the books with standing work first.

Senior Rebecca takes a thin book out of his tote bag and lines it up so that it stacks. One book is written as a sample magazine and keeps it stand out. Behind it stand a plate to support it.

It took about five minutes to be ready.

"Senior"

"Yes. What is it?

"How many books do you have of this?

"It's the first time I've... I've printed about twenty books"

"Twenty books! What's the price?

"One book, five hundred aldo."

"I see. I'll learn"

"But I'm worried if you can sell it..."

"Senior Rebecca"

I stare at a senior who looks anxious next door. She dropped her shoulders and seemed to be getting smaller, shaking just a little.

It's a feeling I don't understand. Because I've never dreamed of doing creative work, let alone selling it.

But I know Senior Rebecca is anxious.

So encouraging seniors by gently wrapping their hands around them, as before, is what I can do now.

"I'm definitely not saying it's okay. But I was struck by a senior book. I'm sure it'll resonate with other people's minds. I believe so."

"Mr. Ray. The... Oh, thank you. Always get inspired."

"No. Whenever this is the case"

And it was finally time to sell, and the first line of seniors was to begin.

"One book, please."

"Thank you very much! Mr. Ray!

"It will be five hundred aldo. I did receive it. Here, it will be a product"

"" Thank you - eh!

Both of us bow our heads.

Senior Rebecca's worries were apparently worrying, and half sold in the first hour. The woman who saw the sample magazine felt more likely to buy it, although some people did not buy it.

"Senior, that's a good sell"

"Well... I can't believe it... but I'm glad!

"Good luck to the end at this rate!

"Yes!"

As the two of us waited softly, the next customer arrived. But that's who I am, and I only raise a little voice of joy.

"Elisa! Isn't that Elisa? That's an odd encounter!

"Uh... Ray... Huh?

Elisa as a pocan.

Totally stopped, but will it be okay?

And Elisa immediately seems to have regained consciousness and she turns to me and talks to me in a low voice.

"Why are you here?!?

"They asked me the same thing, but I helped the seniors"

"Senior?"

Elisa looks at Senior Rebecca sitting next to me in a chill and she hurries to bow on the spot.

"Ah! Senior Rebecca! Long time no see!

"Elisa, it's been a long time."

"Also, is it possible that seniors are putting out books?

"Yes, Mr. Ray has a bit of a lot going on and he's getting help"

"... does Ray understand what kind of place this is?

"Yes, he is a man of understanding."

"Oh, did..."

When Elisa turns to me again, she tells me this in embarrassment.

"Ray-kun... don't tell everyone, okay?

"Oh. Of course."

"Then the... one book"

"Every time!

Then Elisa bowed her head many times with Pekopeko and left where we were.

"Elisa smelled like a fellow citizen... after all, you seemed to have my instincts"

"Oh my God! Do you even know that!?

"Yep. Somehow, my fellow countrymen can understand."

"Sa, that's senior...... I respect you"

"Huh. Isn't that right?

and seniors who say that with rare chest outstretches and pride.

I was delighted to see such a new side of Senior Rebecca.

At first glance, the senior said that he seemed like the perfect person who could do anything, but in fact, there were tea spots. Just knowing that was worth coming to today.

After that, noble ladies, wives, etc. came and exchanged greetings before they bought the book. Unexpectedly, nobles come to places like this, and I learned a lot.

And when I sold all the books safely, the impromptu meeting just ended today.

"Ha... I was nervous, but good. I can't believe you can sell them all!

"It's because it's the power of seniors. Again, that book was wonderful."

The two of us continue on our way home. Already at dusk. The sun was going down, so I decided to send my senior home. Although the Arnold Kingdom has a low crime rate, it is not zero. In view of getting caught up in something, I'm sending my senior home.

"... I'm glad you said that. But after all, it was comforting to have Mr. Ray. I was actually planning to come alone, so I was anxious... and I didn't have any friends I could invite... I was embarrassed at first, but I'm glad Ray found out"

"That's what you said, I'm afraid."

When the two of us were discussing our thoughts today, we arrived at the senior's home. Fun times are said to pass fast, but I feel like today was really not long.

And when Senior Rebecca opens the Mansion Gate, she says goodbye with a respectful greeting as it is.

"Mr. Ray. We look forward to seeing you again in the new semester."

"Yes. I am truly looking forward to seeing my senior again myself. If there's anything else I can do to help you, call me anytime."

"No. Actually, it was the first and last...... thank you for the pleasant memories. I was really happy with Ray."

Seniors are smiling. But the atmosphere was somewhere, sad. A gust of wind blew as it lit up in the sunset light. Seniors lean sadly as they hold onto their raging hair.

I can't see my face, but there are traces of drops of Shizuku on the ground. Could it be that I'm in tears? No, that was definitely a tear. Potatoes, potatoes and traces thereof arise on the ground.

"What does that mean?"

Does it mean anything?

And the seniors turn themselves over to the mansion so as to block them from speaking.

"Mr. Ray. Also in the new semester…"

"Yes......"

Something's wrong. Seniors wipe their tears and leave as they are. At that time, I thought I heard a word. But that's too fine, maybe it's my fault.

I'm sure we should pull back here and speak up. But the seniors atmosphere makes sure to reject everything... as if they just disappear at the end of the door telling you not to touch them.

In the end, I didn't know what to say.

Thus, my summer vacation ended unambiguously.

And at the college at the beginning of the summer holidays, there were rumors spread.

"Hey, Ray! Listen up!

Today is just the end of a long vacation, which means there are still a few students who are coming. Evi also said he was just going to be a little late.

In the meantime, when I see Amelia in the classroom, she stuffs up to my desk.

"What's up, Amelia? Is something wrong?

"Senior Rebecca is engaged!

"Engagement...?

A new routine is coming.

At the same time, we still don't know that this will be the dawn of turmoil.