January 4th.

Tomorrow, Evie will be back. This spacious room leaves me alone in a boulder.

I don't have any particular plans today, so I can hear Knock when I'm trying to do my reading as usual.

I feel like I've been visiting a lot lately. Even so, it belongs mostly to Princess Olivia. Because she's about the only one who comes without an appointment.

And this time, when I thought it would be the same... that prediction was off.

"Ray! I need to talk to you for a second!

Pure white hair, tons of piercings in the ears. Yes, it was just Maria who was there. There have been many things like just meeting in the city, but this is the first time she has asked.

"What's up? So hasty."

"I need to talk to you. Can you let me in?

It wraps around a sharp atmosphere. Respond to that attitude that doesn't make you say yes or no, for now.

When I lead her indoors, I try to face her and get to the table.

"I'll ask you straight in."

"Ah."

"Lily, who is your sister?

……

It's not the time to panic yet.

That's right. Calm down.

But I knew I was going to face it. If Maria was admitted to this Arnold School of Magic in the first place, she would have been taken into account.

Including that, it's the status quo I've been putting off.

I'm gonna stare at you with a serious look. Speaking of me, the cold sweat never stopped.

"Hey. It's me, I was curious to find out. I'm going to school next year, and I thought it would be just fine. What class is your sister in this college?"

"Ah, ah..."

"He's not here. So, I haven't even looked into whether it's another college. Hey, is your sister really a student? In the first place, are you really Ray's sister...?

Look up at the ceiling softly.

Meditate your eyes and be prepared. I'm sure you won't be able to escape Maria's pursuit. You should make a sincere apology here.

I'm sure Maria is shocked. I was guessing from that attitude that she respected Lily.

But more than that, it's... it's a big sin to lie.

You should be ready.

"Maria. I'm sorry."

"Uh, duh... what's up? Keep your head down."

Put your forehead on the table and make an apology. Never raise your head, I'll tell the truth.

"Is Lily-White a fictional person?

"A fictional person......? But I've seen him many times...?

Face up. Then she had her eyes wide open as to whether she was confused or not.

"You'd better show me some evidence. Just give me a minute."

Be prepared.

And I use the women's costume set that I bring with me to make a quick transformation to Lily. It's painful to show this. But I apologize to Maria for being deluded here.

You should face it firmly and sincerely.

"Huh... Huh!!? Oh, sister!!? How did you get here... Huh!?

"Maria......"

I changed my voice to that of a woman. And put your hands gently on her shoulder.

"Ray's gone and your sister's out...? Wait. Could it be..."

I'm understanding the situation. Seems like a werewolf, but maybe Maria already knows.

"Maria. Listen to me."

"Yes... Sister"

"I'm Ray-White."

The moment she hears the word, Maria becomes silent.

And would five minutes have passed? Maria managed to open her mouth.

"Eh. Can I do it again?

"I'm Ray-White."

"Fuck, Ray? But you're not in shape, you have a different voice...?

"They're both manipulated by magic."

"Ma, in magic...... Huh!!?

"Until now, I'm sorry I fooled you. I'm really, really sorry..."

Keep your head down. All this, I'll have to apologize until she feels better.

"Uh... so you're saying you can make your usual voice out too?

Eyes like you expect, eyes like you're afraid.

If Maria wants, she can't help but make her usual voice heard in this appearance.

"That's right. This voice can speak normally too."

"Ah... ah... ho, are you really Ray?

"I'm sorry. Seriously, I'm Ray-White."

"... cum"

When she raised a strange voice, Maria fell unconscious.

"Maria!? It's ok!!?

afterwards.

In the meantime, I'll put Maria to bed in her own bed. I'm gonna be next door all the time until she wakes up. But... have you passed out in too much shock?

I guess it was really that shocking.

Also, I kept her back in her male form while she passed out. Seeing that would be too harsh.

"Ugh... Ugh... Sister..."

"Maria. Are you awake?

"Oh, Ray... that means you're not dreaming"

"Sorry......"

Maria woke up. When you get up on your upper body alone, we face each other again.

"... your sister was Ray"

"Oh. I used to dress like a woman for undercover duty. It's like that extension."

"Oh well. You know what?"

"I'm sorry...... what an apology. In the meantime, I promise I won't show up in front of Maria again with that look"

And, in words like that, Maria gives a pocan look.

"Huh. That means I won't see your sister again?

"Don't be."

"That's no good!!

Beat the bed out of your mind in a van. The anger was more about not seeing Lily than against me.

"Wait a minute. I'll sort it out."

"Ah...... ah"

Maria is thinking of something with her hands on her forehead and wrinkles between her brows. And she opens her mouth with her eyes meditating.

"I thought, if I asked, you'd be my sister?

"I don't mind that... don't you hate it?

"... that's it, this is it, man. I knew you were Ray, but you're no different than your sister. Besides, your sister took care of me a lot. I've been working hard for your sister to get into this college..."

"Sorry......"

"Ugh! Don't apologize! It's okay, nothing. I'm on my own, though. Well, I never dreamed of being a woman in a boulder."

It was the usual Maria. She tells me that without turning her anger on me.

You say I've been lying to you... you're a really great guy, Maria.

And I think inside.

"Okay! Ray's going to be your sister if I ask you to."

"I don't mind that."

"And that when you're a sister, you don't make a man's voice. Thoroughly, strive to be your sister."

"Ah, ah..."

When she takes her hand to her mouth, she starts whining somewhat bossy.

"Yeah...... yeah...... I can, I can. Rather, it's not great to see your sister when you want to. And this is a man's daughter? Even though it was in the book your sister has. Thinking about it, is it delicious once and twice? Heh. Heh. This could be the other way around..."

and in an impatient manner, she was talking about something.

It was like talking to herself, so I didn't hear it very well, but apparently will Maria switch?

"Ok!"

When I slap my hands in the bread, Maria stares me in the eye.

"From now on, if I say so, be your sister. Because I don't demand it that often."

"Ah, ah..."

"And then you adore me properly. When I was your sister."

"Uh... is that okay?

"It's okay! On the contrary, I'm starting to feel good! Then I'll buy you some clothes that look good on your sister! Not again!"

Seeing that he leaves refreshed, he stands up flat.

It was like a storm. But even though you never got angry, are you glad this...?

At this time, I never thought I would regret my careless consent when I was a sophomore.