Out of the sorcery association alone.

Heading there is the master's home. Originally, I wanted to rendezvous with someone before I went, but I felt like being alone, so I decided to walk away.

A night of deep (shin) and continuous snow. Ha, and exhale. That's so white, it's already cold.

Raise the muffler up to your mouth.

Just one, illuminated by a few street lights.

"Another year..."

Squeeze bossy.

It's my master's birthday. I can remember celebrating last year like I did before.

Always, it's not like it's a birthday pattern on a hymn festival... and it's blurry, but I think it looks great on me.

Then, when I head to the flower shop in the Central District, I receive a bouquet of roses I had booked.

"Was that all you wanted?

"Yes, thank you"

Be polite and gracious before receiving the rose. It's not the season, but roses are blooming even in winter with varietal improvements.

Besides, the color was blue, not red. Anything, it seems to have just arrived recently and is very rare.

I visited this florist a few days ago and heard a lot about it, but eventually I decided to pick this bright blue rose.

My master says he doesn't need a gift or anything, but I still try to give him something every year.

"Are we there?"

I was just in the mood to walk a little, so I came a long way. Not that time is too late, but I'm sure we're all here already.

And when I knocked on the door with Concon, Mr. Carla would greet me, as usual.

"Master Ray. Welcome, there you are."

"Excuse me. Are we already gathered?

"Yes, we are already eating and drinking"

"Ha. Really..."

And I laugh bitterly. Already having alcohol in it seems like a big deal...

When I was put through the living room, it seemed that there were other people there than those who were listening. Today, as usual, I thought Abby and Carol were coming... and there was Leese and Fran.

"Ooh! Ray's here! Hahaha!

They already have liquor in them, and Fran, who turned bright red in his face, stormed me trying to hold them to my waist when he ran dodgy.

Reminds me somewhere of Stella, but her age is sixty-two. But you still look, you only look younger.

"It's been a while. Fran."

"Ooh! It's been a long time!

"When did you come back?

"Hmmm... remember, I watched Ray's tournament! Congratulations on the victory!

"Thank you"

Then she said, "Hahaha!," he laughs and runs off again with a dota.

"Ray, are you here?"

As usual, the master sitting in a wheelchair smiling at Nicole remained as beautiful as ever. Today's master is truly as beautiful as an angel.

"You're a little late"

"I wasn't making up my mind about time. I'm just glad you're doing this."

"I'm afraid."

And I gave my master the bright blue rose I had hidden behind me.

"Master, Happy Birthday"

"Uh... hey, that. A rose?"

"Yes. They seem to have turned blue with varietal improvements. Do you think flower words are going to come true? It's so beautiful, I wanted to give it to my master."

"Ha. I'm glad this isn't in the pattern. I can't believe it's time Ray gave me flowers."

I can't tell if the master's face, smiling like that, is red with alcohol or illuminated and red.

But that's just a trivial thing. If my master is happy with me, that's all I need.

"Ah! Lydia, I don't mind! Get me flowers like that! Right. You don't have anything for Caro Caro?

"No, you're not going to be my birthday or anything."

"Er. Ray, you're terrible!

"Ugh... hey, get away from me. I'm going to get drunk..."

"No. No! I could do this all the time. ~"

Are you drunk, Carol cuddles up to me.

Plus the smell of alcohol and the perfume. And even a mixture of the pheromone smells of Carol's characteristic woman, which had an indescribable fragrance. It never stinks, but somehow... I get drunk.

You would be right to describe it that way.

On the boulder, this means it's bad, so I try to force it to peel off... but this guy is unexpectedly learning jujitsu and so on, so I can't really peel it off.

I am not a former soldier to Dada.

"Right. Chew, right? Chu ~......"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Please help me!

And when the trauma flashes back and unexpectedly asks for help, Carol flies back out of her mind. I can't even take a passive, "Muggle...... Huh!" He leaked his voice and clashed against the wall.

"Ha... not at all, Carol's always the same"

"Mr. Abby. It really helped."

"You're welcome, I just wanted to say. It's my duty to take care of him. Leave it to me."

"Ah, Mr. Abby...... Huh!

Look in the eyes of respect. Think of it, the best common sense guy I've ever met was Mr. Abby. Without her, I'm sure I'd no longer be in a lot of trouble.

Then there was Mr. Reese, who was just taking a pale meal when I was also going to have a meal about the seats.

I'm as faceless as usual and on the spot like an exquisite doll...... she had that cat ear I saw one day on her head.

"Mr. Reese. Long time no see."

"Ray-White. Right. I wonder if it's been a long time. I've been watching the tournament. It was a good game."

"Thank you. So, what about those cat ears?

"Hmm? It's Senior Lydia's birthday, isn't it? Think of it as perfect for a ceremony."

"Really..."

Apparently he liked it and I really felt a slight but smiling smile. And when she suddenly stood up, Ms. Reese said something surprising.

"Wonder, this Lieselotte-Aeden. For Senior Lydia's birthday, I've polished the arts"

Hear that word, everyone solidifies. That includes Carla, who is serving, and Fran, who is rambling around on it. For all of us, I know Mr. Reese very well.

He said he lacked emotion and was not the kind of person to do arts and such.

When the silence came as if the time had stopped, the art Mr. Reese unleashed was...... alle.

"Master ~ Nanny, Nanny, Nanny."

Where did you learn that dialogue, "Line"? But the pose I just took was a further brush up on what I taught you. Hand angle, foot up position, perfect in everything.

Besides, I don't think the cat's voice belonged to Mr. Reese at all, but it was perfect.

Yes. Except that look was faceless...

"What do you think? I tried my best."

The word had a feeling that I had apparently cut it off.

What do you think? You can compliment me, there was just an atmosphere.

"Or cute ~ Hey, guys! You're super cute."

Carol's face seems to be catching on again, but all this time, that follow-up was just right. All of them, yeah. Mr. Reese laughs satisfactorily when he nods.

"Hey... where's Leese going?

"Lydia. Didn't you request something?

"Silly, Abby. You can't do that."

"Oh, I was surprised at the boulder... the drunkenness woke me all at once..."

And apparently, the reaction around me was just like mine.

Afterwards. We all drank it down, discussing different things. Of course I'm a minor, so I'm not drinking alcohol, but that's pretty exciting already.

Not in the usual years, there are many people today. With that happening, I feel the master was laughing better than usual.

"You're all crushed."

"Oh, I'm the strongest, naturally."

What could have been done on the spot were people who had completely skipped consciousness with booze. I originally knew my master was strong on booze, but so far...

And it seems that Mr. Carla will handle the occasion, and me and my master decided to go outside.

It was just the right cold for a slightly lit body.

Push the wheelchair and go on through this darkness. It was snowing lightly until earlier, but it was clear now.

The moonlight was shining, trying to illuminate us.

"Ray. You came today, and it was fun. Thanks."

"No, because it's every year. And this year, a lot of people came and had fun."

"Right. People are moving, like this season. So we can't help but change."

"Right......"

I've already met my master, and ten years are about to pass. When I was young, I thought nothing would ever change. But people change.

Like my master said, maybe I don't do anything immutable or anything.

"Master. I went into college and I think it was really good"

"Well... I'm glad to hear that."

"So I don't think the master has to force it for himself anymore. I thought the magic realm rampage Overheating would take longer, but it seems to be okay now."

"Right...... Ray. You always exceed my expectations."

A gentle voice. From an old radical master, it's unthinkable.

I feel that laugh was the most loving thing I've ever seen.

"The master doesn't need to be tied to himself anymore. With those legs, I think we should stand up."

"... Phew. Has Ray come to say that? No, you're right. After all, people are really happy to grow up."

When I stop the wheelchair, I kneel on the ground and gaze at my master.

If you look closely, the master was quietly weeping.

"Ray. I couldn't wait for Ray to be loving. But you're right. I guess you don't need shackles anymore."

"... Yes. Thank you so much for everything."

"Right. Period ends in three semesters. On the closing day of the third semester, you should visit me. At that time, we shall break this pledge."

"Okay."

The master stares at the moon when he gives his face softly.

"Hey, Ray. Was I wrong? You always admire me. Call me master, and I know you respect me. But if they say there was no mistake...... I'm not sure. Sometimes I think I could have made you better..."

That was the first master's word I had ever heard. I've never dreamed of it before, such as making weak noises.

But I found out. In a true sense, there are strong people.

They're all trying to stay strong in the face of their weakness.

"Master, it's okay. I asked my master to send me something truly wonderful. Thank you so much."

Gently, try to wrap her around and exchange embraces. Then she hugs me with all her heart.

A painful embrace. That must be something that reflects each other's thoughts.

"Oh. Right. Thank you, Ray. I'm happy to see Ray. I really... I really do."

"I'm the same. It was really good to see my master. I can only thank you."

As you used to do, we'll hold each other for a while.

My body is already bigger than my master's.

But it doesn't make any difference that the master is the master.

That's the only thing that doesn't change.