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Get rid of everything.

At last, the hasty hour is over.

……

I was alone, moving to the park near the inn, looking up at the night sky.

Alone, there's no one here.

There's been a lot of stuff going on here lately... and there's really been a lot of stuff going on, so we're all tired and asleep.

Once again, I can only thank you.

You've helped me so far.

Follow me until this happens.

It's not enough to say thank you many times.

Well, I don't think I need that.

Even if I convey my gratitude, everyone will not care.

You'd say that's what they wanted.

But as far as I'm concerned, I'm not satisfied with that.

If I can, I'd like to do something to repay my gratitude, but why?

It's quite a challenge.

I have time, for now.

I'm going to think about it carefully and carefully from now on.

"So... are you looking for a gap to surprise me?

Oh, my God.

Along with a naughty voice, there's a shadow for one.

It was... England that appeared under the moonlight.

"I was going to surprise you, but as usual, you've been spotted. Does Rain have eyes behind him?

"That's not true. However, I think England should be aware of the magnitude of its magic."

Wow, did being heavenly become your vendetta?

Her cheeks were swollen while her face was slightly squeamish.

Lined up next to each other with such a face.

"Are you okay to wake up now?

"Yes, fighting is impossible, but it's fine enough to take a walk at night."

"Oh, great... but are you sure you're okay? I've been asleep for a long time, so you haven't come back yet, have you? Why don't you just go to bed?

"Is Rain-san my mother...."

You look stunned by England.

"The mother of England... yeah. That would be an honor."

"Are you going to be so proud..."

Even more stunned.....

Then England giggles.

"Fufu. Again, Rain is a very interesting person."

"Are you being stupid?

"No way. It's a compliment."

"I don't really feel that way...."

The story goes on without other love.

Really, never mind, normal everyday conversations.

But this time is very sweet.

I can't wait to be happy.

I'm really... glad to be able to talk to England again.

"... I'm glad."

"Phew!?

I embraced England because I couldn't hold back the joyful feelings that followed.

England trembles and makes a strange voice.

"Eh, hey... hey, Rain-san!?

"I'm really glad..."

"Ah, what a sudden... hugging a lady like that..."

"I'm sorry. I thought you could really help England... and suddenly..."

"... already"

England was in a hurry, but the voice calmed down.

Then, gently, Iris turns his hand around our back.

I hugged him quietly.

"Mr. Rain, you look like a child."

"Haha... you're pathetic."

"No, it feels so sweet."

Ugly, England is putting his strength into it.

……

……

Words cut off.

Just hug each other without opening your mouth.

I felt the warmth of Britain.

Your heart is beating.

She's alive now.

"Thank you."

"Huh? Why would Rain thank you?

"That's how I felt. Thank you for being alive."

……

England slipped away from me.

But it's still close.

If I move a little, my face and face will be touched.

At such a close range, England stares at us.

Staring, staring, staring....

Eventually, laugh gently.

"Thank you very much. This is the second time Rain-san has been able to help you."

"Second time?

I don't remember the first time, but what is it?

Her expression seemed to tell her this question, and England continued to speak.

"He rescued me... from a dark world where revenge was all I knew. That's the first time."

Iris gently put one hand on my cheek.

"And for the second time... he saved me from dying. Not only did they bring me the Fennel Birds, but they stopped me from giving up my life... and stopped me from connecting to this world."

Place the other hand on the opposite cheek.

"It's not enough to say thank you. No matter how much you do, you cannot repay this debt."

"Don't worry about it. I did what I wanted to do."

"Already... you think I'm convinced? I can't let it be done unilaterally, so I don't care about anything. It's not that shameless."

"Well...."

I don't know how England feels, but I really don't want anything in return.

I don't care what you say, I want to give it to you.

"Therefore, I swear."

Iris gently turned to me.....

"I will be thy sword, and thy shield. This body, this heart, this soul... I pledge to devote everything and spend a long time together."

And... I put my lips together quietly.