About six months have passed since a settlement was reached with the Marquis de Grand. We were gathered in the halls of the student dormitories for a standing party to celebrate our second year of graduation.

"Celebrate everyone's graduation. Cheers!

"" "Kampa!

Everyone puts up glass glasses with drinks on my head.

With that said, my face was turning bright blue when the maid from the Grand Marquis family held the glass the other day... and I turn my gaze to the students.

There's no wind we all cared about, he says cheers and meets glass glasses.

My students should know the value of glass, but at some point, they're totally not scared of things. I wonder if I can say I'm reliable......

I wish I didn't have to crack expensive stuff or something.

"Master Lion! Thank you for everything!

When everyone started moving their seats, Liana and the graduates came to me.

"Liana, and everyone, congratulations on graduating. Well done so far."

"Uh, thanks to Master Lion. Thank you for your continued hard work."

"Oh. Now lead the new students in."

Liana, who was outstanding among the second-year students, has decided to send to the new American teachers from next year, while the other second-year students, like the first-year students, belong to the Granchez family and to each town and village in the territory.

"Nevertheless, it was a short year. Liana went to school, and it was during that time."

"Right. I wanted to be a student for a little longer."

"Actually, starting next year, we're going to grow the period. I'm going to teach you the basics of reading, writing, calculating, and breaking up with undergraduates who teach you all kinds of knowledge and making each a minimum year."

"Oh, what's that? That's Zului!?

"... even if they say so. I saw the class landscape and came up with it."

But are you sorry to hear that the time period for taking classes has been extended? I guess that means you enjoyed your life at school. If so, I'm glad to hear it.

"Well, if you have free time, you can join the student side."

"Are you sure? Thanks!

I enjoyed the conversation with the second graders like that.

I'm done talking to everyone. I'm moving the table. Came to a corner lined with cakes and other treats.

Since sugar cane is growing well, sugar is becoming a mass production system. So plans are underway to create a café in this city in the near future.

No kidding, I feel that only this city has been out of civilization level for hundreds of years or so.

"Ah, Lion, it's your brother"

"Is that voice Sophia? And... Millie? What a rare combination."

"Really?

"That's not true."

They were at the table next door, side by side eating cake. So I thought it was unusual, but the two of them said that face-to-face.

Anyway, they've been acting together a lot lately. Well, on second thought, Millie would be my stepmother for Sophia. It's a good thing we're close.

"Hey, Lion, brother. Sophia, I need a favor from your brother, Lion."

"Okay, anything - is that it. I'll ask you most of it."

It's dangerous. Sophia hasn't been alarmed lately. Anything at all, like Claire from whenever, I can tell you that I want you to have your first time.

"You won't ask me anything?

"I'm not gonna ask you anything. It's all I can ask."

"Mmmm..."

So why are you dissatisfied? If you said you'd ask me anything, what the hell were you going to ask for?

"... So, what's a favor?

"Yeah. You know what? Sophia wants to do more to help you, Lion. So Sophia wants to go to school a little more."

"Oh... well, Sophia's graduating this year, too. Nothing good. If Sophia wants to stay in school, she can always take as many classes as she wants."

"Really!?

"Oh. We'll be adding more subjects to learn from next year, and introducing elective classes, so you can take whatever subjects you want."

"Yay! Brother Lion, I love it!

"Oops. It's not safe to hug him all of a sudden."

"Eh heh, sorry?

Ugh, something's bruised. You think there's definitely Alice's supervision in this diagonal up-and-coming thing. I forgive you for being so cute.

Alice really wants to tell me all about weird things... but it's definitely thanks to Alice that Sophia has come to light like this.

For once, you were right to leave it to Alice, I guess.

"Brother Lion, what are you thinking?

"No, it's nothing. Which cake was better than that?

"I wonder if Sophia likes shortcakes best"

"I'm a cheesecake."

"I see. Then I guess I'll try it from around there, too"

Like that, I start eating cake too. That's how the three of us were chatting, and I heard Claire hey calling me mostly.

Looking back and looking for the source of her voice, Claire Hey and Michelle and Tina were gathered at one table.

I tell Sophia and Millie I'm taking my seats off, and Claire, I'm moving to their seats.

"Did the three of us mean that we were also discussing territorial management policy?

"... brother, don't you think I'm the only one doing my job?

"So what are you talking about?

"Michelle's been busy as a teacher lately, isn't she? That's why he wanted Tina to be my assistant."

"Oh, yeah."

I thought it was about work - but I don't talk about it.

'Cause I'm the one who pulled Michelle into the teacher. I get in trouble when I snake when I say bad things.

"Master Lion, are you sure you want me to be Lord Claire's assistant?

"From me, too, please. Make sure you keep your sister exclusive to Claire."

Why are you asking me - I thought all first and second graders took the form of saying they were serving me, speaking of which.

"If Tina doesn't mind, it's fine. Claire, I need you to support me."

"Ha! Good luck!

You look happy. That's why I get the same role as my sister, and I figured I'd be happy to say that?

Whatever you do, don't worry if Tina can assist Claire. Michelle's sister says she can be trusted, and she did well out of the group in her first term.

"No, Claire. I have a few new ideas to try in our territory. I want to have a meeting, so could you make some time for me next time?

"If we talk about it, we'll still be fine, right?

"No, it's a party because of it, and stretch your wings slowly"

"Oh, didn't my brother think I was always working?

"Because I think so, yes. Get some rest."

"Thanks for worrying. But I'm fine. I work in the realm, and I think it's perfectly fulfilling. So let me know if you need anything."

"Ugh, if you say so much"

- And I tried to start talking, Claire, but hey, wait a minute and blocked it.

"Michelle, Tina. Enjoy your party."

"No, I don't mean to say that I've been busy as a teacher lately either, and I didn't mean to quit being Master Claire's assistant. I'll be there if you want to talk about the future."

"That's right. I'm Claire's assistant from today, so let me join you."

That's what Michelle and Tina say and try to stay on the spot. But Claire. Hey, he shook his neck to the side and rocked his platinum blonde hair.

"I'm glad to hear it. Michelle's got to celebrate the students' graduation, right?

"But... no, I get it. If that's what you mean, I'll take my seat off."

Michelle chuckled and moved to the other seat. I dropped that off, Claire. Hey, now turn your gaze on Tina.

"Tina too. You're one of the stars of this party, so have fun. My assistant can start tomorrow."

"But..."

"It's okay. When I'm officially my assistant, I don't have time to rest."

"Ugh, I get it. I'm going to enjoy the party today."

Pepper lowered her head and Tina went back to everyone as well.

"... So, what's the real deal?

"Sometimes I wonder if you and my brother would be good together."

"I thought so."

Oh, my God, Claire, I didn't realize that with your attitude. I saw Michelle walk away with a meaningful look, and I thought maybe.

"Didn't you like it?

"No way, you can't be"

"Phew, good"

Claire Hey narrows her jade-like eyes and smiles flutteringly. When I was thirteen, I looked a little grown up again.

One day, will there be a day when I try to make Claire hey not my sister, but one girl?

... No, no, no, no. What are you imagining naturally? If you're not careful, I feel a little poisoned.

"So, what do you mean you're talking about my brother?

"Nothing. I've been busy lately. It's an excuse for both of us."

"Really?

"Come to think of it, we've been talking about work all these days. Sometimes it's good to have time without water, brother."

"... thank you, brother. I like the tenderness of my brother saying that. Let's talk about your work another time."

She smiled calmly and I was in a bit of a hurry. Claire, sometimes I say it's because hey was cute, but it's because my lies were totally uncovered.

So it's a lie to say you don't have business.

There's a lot I'd like to talk about, including plans to separate the school from the preparatory school and the undergraduate school, the introduction of a welfare system, and the establishment of an Adventurer's Guild in the city.

However, when I heard what Claire said, I thought it would be relaxing and good once in a while and I said so... they found out.

In a situation like this where I read the psychology of my opponent, I don't think I can beat Claire anymore.

"Hey, Claire. Now... are you happy?

"Thanks to your brother. It's so full."

"Oh well..."

It's been almost seven years since I met Claire Hey and I've had a lot going on and I wanted to protect you. Did you finally make Claire happy?

"So. It is now my dream, with my brother and everyone, to make the Granchez Realm much richer and much richer than it is now."

"... Huh? A dream now?

"Yes, my current dream. My brother finally put me on the starting line after I got my freedom. I'll keep trying to make my dreams come true."

... Oh well. Right. It's not over when you get your freedom, is it? Live freely and be happy. It means we're still far from achieving that goal.

"All right, so let's figure out how we're gonna get rich in Granchez territory."

In the end, the two of us discussed the future of Granchez territory.

Then for a while, I turned to the terrace outside the hall. That's how I looked around, and I found Alice looking up into the sky, keeping herself at the fence.

"What are you doing here?

"Ah, Lion. My students kept telling me about my journey and I ran away a little bit."

"Oh, Alice is very popular with students."

If it means you're admired, Millie and Michelle haven't lost either. Alice has traveled that way, so she's often asked to talk about her hands.

"But Alice is the teacher."

It's emotional to think that Saya couldn't even go to middle school in her previous life.

"Starting next year, I'll leave it to everyone else."

"Oh, because the graduates turn to their teachers? Nothing. Alice can continue to be a teacher, right?

"Teachers are fun, too. Because I prefer to be with Lion. Oh, wrong. Because I like Lion."

"Why did you say that again?"

It's strange to compare that you like me more than to be a teacher.

"Not because Lion won't be spoken to forever"

"Don't try to dictate a twelve-year-old"

"In this world, twelve years old is already an adult, right?

"Still, you're not old enough to be treated like a child."

"Mmmm..."

Cover your mouth with obstinacy. Look at Alice like that. I just laugh a little and line up next to Alice. That's how I look up at the sky that Alice was looking up to just now.

There was a pale full moon floating there.

"The moon in the previous world was beautiful, but the moon in this world is beautiful,"

"Hmm, did you go off the record?"

"You're not deviating. Alice - Saya grew up in Japan... you know what I mean."

"Say what... Huh?

There is an anecdote in Japan that tells us that the moon is beautiful. I guess I thought of that. Alice gives a pompous look.

"Huh? What do you mean, maybe?

"Yes, this is the end of the story."

"Yeah, yeah, what!? Come this far. There's no such thing!

"After two or three years."

"And long. Yikes!?

I laugh at Alice when I see her uncommonly disturbed. It's always a mess. Sometimes you can have a day like this.

"Mmm... two or three years."

"If we stay together, we'll be a while, right?

"Well, maybe. It's fun to do something with everyone.... Hey, Lion. Can I just lean over a little bit?

"It's good..."

I don't have time for this, Alice leaned in. When we met, it was a difference in height between adults and children, but now it's almost the same height.

I'm a little glad I feel that brought me closer to Alice.

"Just now. I told you I've been running away from my students, but I really didn't like it when everyone beat me up. I just envy all my students."

"Oh well..."

Saya was only able to go to elementary school because of her illness. Even after I was reborn into this world, I just put my sleeve through my uniform once, and as a student, I haven't been to school.

... right.

We'll arrange for Alice to be able to attend school when the school is a little more structured. Saya was longing to go to school in her uniform, so I'm sure she'd be happy.

Thinking that way, I was looking up at the pale moon with Alice.