I told Laura in the college cafeteria.
"Congratulations on the school seal, Laura"
"Thank you, Mr. Alberto!
Final tests were performed until the other day at the college.
I already have an iron badge, so I was exempt from the test, but Laura, who wasn't, was taking the promotion test.
Results, passed.
Laura had a stone school stamp on her collar.
"Thanks to Mr. Philbs for his man-to-man class!
When he served in the battle ahead, Philbs was with us as head of the battle, but that was also in the name of 'doing classes'.
That's why Laura was taking one-on-one classes from Philbs on a day without a fight.
"Ma... I don't think Laura has to tell me to take it..."
While saying things like that, Philbs seemed to enjoy classes to Laura, who had a good attitude and swallowed fast.
By the way, I...
"Is there anything I can teach you? Read Magic Arrow's magic book all the way over there."
and treated badly. I think I would have gained a better understanding of Magic Arrow if I had done as I was told.
Laura changed the subject.
"With that said, it's almost summer vacation. What will Mr. Alberto do?
The word reminded me of something I didn't like.
I saw my face. Laura makes a panicked voice.
"How much, what is it......, Mr. Alberto!? My face is dying though!?
Are you such a terrible face...... I can't help it.
"... I'm going home..."
That's what I said with a slightly sunken voice.
My father remembered the story between the glances. My father, who returned to the territory, contacted me and asked me to return to my parents' house when it was summer vacation.
To be honest, I don't really feel comfortable.
My parents were uncomfortable for me in the first place. Even a servant laughed in the shadows when compared to his excellent brother since he was a child.
Back there, or...
Sigh leaked out of my mouth unexpectedly.
"I don't want to go back if I can."
I felt the hands I had placed on the table twitch.
The hand was gently warm wrapped around it.
Laura lay her hands on me.
"... I know Mr. Alberto doesn't have good memories for his parents. Because Mr. Alberto taught me with an open heart."
Laura smiled like soft sunshine.
"But as Mr. Alberto has changed, I think a lot has changed since ten years ago. So I don't think it's going to be the same. Because Mr. Alberto is so nice."
In Laura's words...
My heart is much lighter.
Always is. I am saved by Laura's words. I wonder how much it's saved.
So I mouthed and the words came out.
"Laura."
"Yes?"
"Well, I don't know if Laura would like to come with me to my parents' house?
"... Huh?
Laura opens her eyes to surprise.
"What is Mr. Alberto's home - is it the Marquis house......!?
"Oh."
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
"Don't worry about it. I'll invite you. I won't let you complain."
I ran out of words.
"It would help if you came... No, I want you to come. I'm sorry I feel sorry for you at your age, but - I'm scared. My first father in ten years, my first home in ten years...... but if anyone knows is nearby it might calm my mind a little"
Laura was still listening to me.
I don't want you to say no. That's what I thought. It would not be comforting if Laura were here.
But it has nothing to do with Laura. The precious summer vacation also crumbles. I can't help being turned down.
Laura was listening with a hard face.
I hung up like I was lit.
"If you say that - can't you say no?"
"... eh, then..."
"Because I'm looking out for Mr. Alberto! If my time helps, let me come with you!
"... I'm glad you said that"
That's when I realized how naughty I was.
"Ah! On summer vacation, did Laura plan to return to her village?
"... um, I meant to, but that's fine. Not so fast."
"Aren't your parents worried?
"Yes, no... I guess I'd rather agree -"
Laura answered with a blush.
... Why are you blushing?
I noticed. Laura's father said this in his true face.
- I want Laura to be my wife.
The man and his daughter, who were asked to do so, have a summer vacation, and what a take to their parents' house. Laura, it would be a wish or fulfillment situation for my father.
The moment I realized there, I was blatantly wolfish, too. I can pull in the hand that was overlaid with Laura in a hurry.
"Lolololololololol, Laura! Well, that's not what I meant! Beh, that's not what I meant! Please, don't get me wrong!
"Ha ha, yes! Of course! And, as a friend! For friends in need! Because I'm just following you! Yes!"
Look at each other. Look at each other.
We laughed at the same time.
"As a friend, please. Laura, come with me."
"Yes, of course. Mr. Alberto!"
Laura shook back the hand I offered her.