The courtyard is surrounded by nature and the lawn is spread out.

Grandpa sat on a small step leading to the courtyard.

I'll learn from it and sit next to it.

"How is Miss Bell at school?

"I don't know... I'm making it as fun as I said during the day."

"Really... can you listen to your daughter?

That's how Grandpa looks at us.

Looks like he wasn't just a drowning grandfather.

"Am I okay? You have Dorothy."

"Yes, Dorothy is too close, good or bad. Besides, he knows he's working hard... and he understands he can cut it open with his own power."

Grandpa is right, Dorothy knows she's trying.

--Well, it was an environment that I had to.

"I can understand Miss Bell's feelings, but I can't empathize with her. That's not a bad thing. Being next door as my best friend, how powerful is that for Miss Bell?"

That said, Grandpa gives me a cup of coffee as to where it came from.

It's already chilly at night.

I'll pardon myself if I get it.

"Those two are good friends. I'm always with you."

"Ha-ha, that's funny. Dorothy used to come to this mansion when she was little and play with Belle. It's like a real sister anymore."

"... true sisters. Ha ha, I think they were cute when they were kids. Especially Dorothy."

"Everyone had it when they were kids.... so the point is..."

"Belle's sister."

Grandpa nods with a short sigh.

"Miss Leon has been a genius since she was a little girl. And that bright, fearless personality... it was loved and raised. Of course, I like Miss Leon, too. But... when it comes to sisterhood, it's not that simple."

Sisters...

I don't know what the relationship is.

"Dear Gil, where's your brother?

"No, I'm not here..."

"Really... Those two are special. He is said to have excelled in magic talent and was born by taking over the power of the Roar family, and his personality is bright and free to run. I am not ashamed of my eldest daughter, who is loved by anyone.... First of all, my parents told me that I couldn't beat my sister when it comes to magic, so I felt inferior to my sister, and I grew up in a thoughtful personality. Still, it's a dilemma that looks just like Elena and gets noticed like the face of the Lower House."

Oh, I see.

Is that where it spills...?

Belle attracts attention even if she doesn't like it, and her sister Leon attracts attention with her strength and personality.

Bell may not be able to stand the gap.

As far as I'm concerned, Bell seems to be strong enough...

"I'm sure Miss Leon doesn't think anything about it. Because I'm really free. I look at Miss Bell purely below myself, think of Miss Bell purely as a figurine, and love her purely as my sister.... but it's an unbearable pain for Miss Bell."

That's how Grandpa puts his breath aside and sips coffee.

"Neither of my parents is completely aware of Miss Bell when it comes to magic. Whether it's good or bad, even Miss Leon thinks it's good if she's good at magic. Still, Miss Bell couldn't stand it. That's why I wanted to show my strength in London, just like Miss Leon. --but just like dinner.

"For my sister, it just looks like she's only been following her back as before....."

Grandpa nods sadly.

"And Milord and his wife are like that... and Belle is always the cute little sister behind her sister."

And my dream of winning the rookie match, which was supposed to be a great opportunity, was crushed by me.

I guess it's my fault...

Still, it's all about helping Masaki...

My grandfather speaks to me when I'm a little distracted.

"Hahaha, I'm not blaming Jill for anything. Rookie fights are won by the strong. Of course, and neither your wife nor your husband went to see Bell's rookie match."

"Ha...!?

"For both of you, I've told you many times, but Bell is not expecting magic. All you have to do is be a healthy, cute daughter who inherited Elena's appearance. That's all. That's why we only talk about magic with Master Leon."

"I don't know... it's distorted. It's funny to tell the grandfather who serves this house."

"Yeah, I know. A magician seems to be such a creature. I'm a natural swordsman...."

That's how I touch my waist's fine sword.

"That's why I'm asking you... for Gil."

"To me?

"Yes. I'm close to Belle, and I can't help but feel the power of magic in your eyes... I don't think I've lived in this time of peace, I have some kind of objective perspective... such a strange charm."

I would be impressed if I were an unexpectedly sharp grandfather.

Is this the merit of old age?

"Please, look at Mr. Bell and stay. I'm still working hard. I was much better than I was before I went to London. So please... I'm not asking you to do anything. I just want you to keep an eye on him. Someone by your side who understands and empathizes with you when the time comes."

That said, Grandpa looks me seriously in the eye and looks down deeply.

"... for Grandpa, that's how cute the bell is, even more than your sister"

"--I won't tell you... that's right. I prefer Miss Leon, who has perfect power and charm, to Miss Bell, who is still fragile and gentle."

That said, Grandpa laughed again with wrinkles on the corner of his eyes.

You're worried, too, Grandpa.

Bell, who has been watching his growth nearby, lives alone in a dormitory in London.

At the same school as your sister.

Maybe even one of them wants a trusted ally.

Even if it's me, the man.

"Very well, Grandpa. I don't hate Bell either. There's nothing I can do, but I'll see what I can do."

"It would be helpful if you could do so. However, as you know, I like Miss Bell -"

"That's enough!! Then don't tell me from the beginning!!

I'm just kidding.

Grandpa smiles calmly.

So the evening conversation between the men ended.

After all, I was just listening to Grandpa's stupidity, but the situation where Bell was placed... I felt that I understood Bell's feelings a little bit.

Sure, that sister... doesn't seem to like it.

I'll keep an eye on Bell for a while.

A little bit from the top, but that's what I thought tonight.