I've loved Maria since I've been around.

"I love your sister!

"Already... if Maria"

Maria was prettier than anyone. My heart was more beautiful than anyone else.

To me, Maria was everything.

But I know. The cruelty of this world.

"Look."

"Beautiful..."

"It's really beautiful."

"Bradley's sister did a great job."

"My sister's a little..."

I heard that voice at the party.

The look on Maria's face at that time, I remember very well. He was compared to me and distant from his skin and eyes.

Maria is so beautiful.

Really beautiful.

Clear, pure white skin and hair. Red eyes to burn. Together, Maria is truly as beautiful as an angel.

My proud sister.

More beautiful than anyone, Maria.

But distancing Maria around.

When I was young, I thought. I wondered how you could distract such a beautiful Maria.

And I found out. A human being is trying to get rid of something heterogeneous.

In the meantime, I am praised.

Beautiful, smart, good personality and above all good at witchcraft......

Maria, on the other hand, was inferior to me. To do anything, it's too late to do it well.

But if you take the time, Maria can do it right. Even so, I don't appreciate that around me. Parents and brothers, compare Maria to me.

"Maria."

"... sister. It's okay, it's okay..."

Maria walked away from nature and me.

I always thought we were close sisters. But I couldn't help but change.

A society that values this lineage and eliminates heterogeneity was only shackled for our sisters.

Still, I needed to work hard as the eldest daughter of the Bradley family. If you know I'm useless, Maria might end up carrying that hardship next.

Even for Maria's sake, I have to [sister].

We have to make sure we go that way.

Even if it were to hurt Maria.

Because that's all I can do.

……

"Maria. Why don't you go out with me today? It's a really nice day."

"Nothing."

"Yes... well, I'll go alone"

"... you go"

Maria has changed.

Hairstyle is bizarre. I can only see one eye with my forehead oblique. The back is short enough to prune.

Tons of piercings in both ears. He's bleeding sometimes, and he looks painful.

I don't talk to much anymore either.

Maria has changed. But I thought that would do.

Because its essence hasn't changed. I knew Maria was rooting for me.

He always comes to support Magics Chevalier at the Magic Swordsman Competition.

I know. There was definitely Maria in the game I was in.

We don't really have much conversation, but Maria has always been kind.

At the same time, I thought Maria was jealous.

I know she's having a hard time, too. But that's how I envy being free to behave. As the eldest daughter of the three nobles, I must continue to behave.

Nothing. I'm breaking it off. I never hate myself right now either.

I didn't know you were happy... I think.

Still, I figured, I'm a sister, so I compare.

Maria is free and very beautiful. But I... I think that I can't change things.

"Is that...?

One day.

That was when I finished my activities at the student council. Arrowheads I was going to get ready for the cultural festival and rest in my own room thinking I was tired today.

Maria was there. In front of the college gate, he looked like he was waiting for someone.

Could it be that you came to see me?

And it was Mr. Ray that Maria, thinking so, spoke up.

"Huh...?

Confused.

When did those two get along so well?

Squeeze your hands in front of your chest.

I don't know why my chest hurts so much.

I don't know such chest pain. But so much, how can you not hang up?

Mr. Ray has been a different person since we met. He was a straight man.

Unlike me, he's a very serious, and beautiful one.

Around him, people are always overflowing.

Everyone is laughing.

Inside that circle, I can't get in. Because that's too dazzling.

Summer break. At that time, you acknowledged my taste and my distance approached Mr. Ray. Glad to hear it. It was a real heartfelt pleasure to acknowledge what I write.

But I can't do anything about it.

I'd like to do something about that fiancée, the Bradley family. But I can't do anything about it. In a tiny me, I don't know what to do......

"─ So."

"Is that...?

"Yeah..."

Interrupted, I hear two voices. I was hiding and watching over it.

And Maria laughs. Mr. Ray smiles gently, too.

Seeing the two of you look like that, now my heart is lit with dark emotions.

So much, I'm in so much pain, why do you two seem to have so much fun like that?

"... ugh."

The more my hand hurts, the more I squeeze my fist.

"Ah......"

Open your hands. Then there was blood. My nails ate in and I tore my skin a little. Look at the blood that flows. I keep feeling like I can't help it.

I'm sure this is selfish jealousy.

Unlike me, I want Maria to be happy.

But if. Suppose.

Suppose Maria goes out with Mr. Ray. And let's just say we get married to him.

Can I bless you with all my heart then?

No, I'm sure I...

"... let's go back"

Growling bossly, I head to my dorm room.

Secondly, Maria was smiling and slapping Mr. Ray on the shoulder as she glanced behind her. I'm glad you two get along. Because I love Maria and Ray. It's good to have two people you love tied together.

"... ugh."

Ignoring the black emotions in this heart made me run.

Make sure you shake everything off your emotions.

"Letter......?

When I went back to the Student Council Office, I left a letter. The address came from Mr. Ray.

Now, why is there a letter?

I wish you'd say it verbally.

That's why I cut the seal on the letter.

There's a brief...

"I'll be waiting on the roof"

It said:

"Rooftop?"

Why are you on the roof? Sure, now, I'm done getting ready for the Late Night Festival, and there's no more of my turn. Enough to clean up the rest.

But anyway, I wanted to spend some time with Mr. Ray.

Because he took great care of me. I want to thank you again.

And I climb the stairs to the roof.

Only time to meet Mr. Ray was my pleasure now.

Spending time with him is very calming. Even in the present situation, my time with Mr. Ray has healed me.

"Hehe..."

I just laugh a little remembrance.

I remember his funny words and actions, and I laugh. It's just really good memories.

Really... oh, really...

But I have a bad feeling about something.

Instinct tells us we must not move on.

But since Mr. Ray is waiting, there's no way he won't move on. I'm sure I'm keeping you waiting. I ignored that alarm and opened the door to the roof.

A gust of wind blows.

The sight I saw with reduced flowing hair was unacceptable.

"Maria......? Why are you here?

Ask. I had to ask.

How could you?

Why are you two together?

My heartbeat is beating dodgy. Put your hands on your chest.

I don't believe it. Why, why, Maria?

I don't like it. I don't like it. I don't want to hear it.

Don't look like that. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it!!

And when Maria tangled herself in Mr. Gyu Ray's arm... she poked brutal reality at me.

"Sister. I decided to hang out with Ray."

"Huh...?

Begin.

I will know.

Face a reality I'm sure I don't want to know from now on.

And I'm sure it will... evoke my black emotions again...