Sometimes it was already dark, and Yuji decided to bring Aisha to her house.

We walk side by side.

It was hot during the day, but sometimes it was already in autumn and it was a little chilly at night.

It may be that my body is surprised at the difference in warmth between day and night, and that I wear cool summer clothes.

"Are you okay? Alisa"

It feels a little cool for Yu String, but Ai Lisha looks a little cold.

When she called out, Elyssa held her body with both hands.

"... it's cold, I'm not very good at it."

Even though it's a castle of snow

"Isn't it just snow in your last name?"

That said, Alisa smiled a little.

Nevertheless, since it really looks a little cold, it's not a lie to say that you don't like it.

It is possible that some people wear clothes that are less resistant to cold than strings.

Whatever it is, it is not good to cool your body and catch a cold.

After thinking for a moment, Yushi grips the jacket with both hands and asks Erisa with a gentle pull.

"Shall I borrow it?

"Eh?...... but isn't Yuji cold?

"Let me look good."

When Yushi answered that, Erisa replied, "Then let me sweeten the words."

Take off your jacket and hand it over to Alisa.

She carefully put through her sleeve so as not to wrinkle.

The jacket covered Elyssa's body completely.

"It's warm.... is Yujin-san okay?

"Better than you were."

Since it was cool, I felt that the temperature of my body had changed slightly.

but not so unbearable.

"Thank you very much..."

Alisa narrowed her eyes.

Then she turned her gaze to her feet.

"I don't like winter."

"Because it's cold?

"That's right. Nobody lent me a jacket when I was trembling."

Does that mean there was no one to help me?

Or does it have any other meaning?

I didn't know Yu Chong.

"But this winter... you might like it a little bit. I feel that way."

"Okay, let's try to make you like winter.... but there are more than two months left."

It's only mid-September.

It will be a little early to talk about winter.

"Speaking of which, Yustring-san. It may not be very good to hear this kind of thing....."

"Three sizes?

"No!... well, you changed your coat. I wonder how much of that nostalgia... has made you impossible. Yuji's pocket money is limited, and I'm sorry if it's your parents' money."

I see.

I'd say you don't have to worry about it, but this is what Alisa cares about.

I've never talked about my financial situation before, but I think it's better to let you know than to continue our relationship.

"My parents pay for my utilities. Also, you're asking me to pay for my clothes because I'm embarrassed to be dressed up."

As for the clothes, I keep the receipt and will charge you later.

However, Yu String's parents are in the right place, so it's a bit more like a reckoning.

"What's the cost of food?

"Fifteen thousand yen so as not to starve to death. Plus, 5,000 yen for pocket money."

"... surprisingly few."

"Well, I can't complain about living alone."

Nevertheless, it is a bit tough to cover the cost of food and entertainment for 20,000 yen.

So....

I'll pay for my part-time job.

"Ah, you were working part-time?

"Ah... you didn't say that."

Yu Chong only goes to club activities once a week

Friday is off except Saturday for Alisa.

I wasn't particularly enthusiastic about it, so I spent my free time on part-time work.

"You make money on your own."

With such an honest and impressive voice, Alisa said.

As a string, I'm happy to be praised by Erisa....

At the same time, however, it became somewhat complicated.

"Hmm, no, well...."

"What's the matter?

"I wonder if that was a bit different..."

Against the murmuring string, Erisa leaned her neck.

"I'm not working because I need to, but because I'm free. I mean, it's a hobby. I can quit anytime."

In the first place, living alone is the self.

It is forgiven because the house is so wealthy.

"Student's real share is academic, right? That's why... unless there's a situation like part-time work, department activities, being forced to do what is necessary, or eating on the road as a professional, I think it has to be secondary. If the parents are alive, the children should study properly."

"... but Yujin-san is properly aligned with his studies."

Sure, Yu String's grades aren't bad.

I'm not neglecting my studies by working part-time....

"But I'm not doing everything I can.... I think I should study as hard as you. Well... this is my own personal idea."

"May I ask you one thing?

"What's wrong?

"No... if so, why not..."

That was a natural question.

If you think it's great to make money on your own and you're working part-time, it's weird to work part-time because you think it's not good.

Of course... there's a good reason for that.

"I'm not a good kid. Because you're a bad boy... it's boring to just study. Besides, students may be studying, but I think life is a hobby... and fun."

Well... there's one other reason Yu String is working part-time.

That's because in the case of strings, the future is almost certain.

In due course, Yu Chong takes over the job of a parent and succeeds the governor of the Takase River family... which means that there is virtually no freedom to choose a profession.

Only when I was a student was Yu string free.

That's why my parents also admit Yu Chong's pleasant part-time work.

"You're certainly not a good kid."

On the other hand, when I heard Yuji's answer, Elisha said so.

Yu String smiled unexpectedly.

"I wanted you to deny it."

"But...."

"But?"

"I like that kind of place.

Alisa chuckled.

Yu String's heart jumped.

While we were talking about it, we arrived near Alisa's house.

"Should I follow you home?

Yu asked.

If you're a regular Elizabeth, you're going to say, "That's all right."

But....

"... can you come with me today?

He wants me to send him to the front of the house to tell him how to blow it around.

Of course, it's a five-minute walk, so it's no trouble or anything.

Yucho followed her to the house of Aisha.

"I've come this far, corner. May I say hello to your parents?

"Yes... but I don't think I have an adoptive father right now."

That's what Alisa said before she rang the intercom.

Then he talks to someone on the other side of the intercom with a slightly unfortunate voice.

"It's Alisa. I'm home now.... could you please open it?

After a while, the door opened slightly violently.

Bikri and Elyssa tremble.

The middle-aged woman with a slightly moody expression came out.

She was the adoptive mother of Aisha, and she was the beauty of Tenjo.

"Absolutely, throw out your chores until this late night! Recently, a lot of rebellion....."

"I'm sorry, I took Arisa around late."

Yu String stepped forward to cover Aisha.

Then small, thank you.

And I put a social smile on my face.

"This is... Takase River. Thank you very much for seeing my daughter."

For a moment, the image of Tenjo looked wobbly.

And he said that to Yu String with a bad look.

(... if you hate Elyssa, why are you opposed to marriage?

It seems that Eumi Tenjo is not favourable to the relationship between Yu String and Aisha.

But I particularly hate Elyssa.

It seems that she was the one who slapped Elyssa on the cheek in the meeting place.

But if you hate Elyssa, it doesn't matter if Elyssa marries Yu String.

I couldn't understand it at all.

But I didn't want to understand.

"No, I enjoyed it, too.... it was I who held her up until late. I'm really sorry, please don't blame Alisa."

Yu said so to Tenjo, and she frowned.

Nevertheless, it seems that you can't keep scolding Ai Lisha even though Yu Chong said so.

Alisa, come in.

"Yes, yes."

Instead of answering Yuji's words, Erisa went into the house.

Then I closed the door slightly violently.

"Alisa, are you okay?

The way home.

When I was a little worried about Alisa... my phone ran out.

There was a message from Elizabeth.

Thank you for covering for me.

Can I ask you again?

Yu String sighed.