The first thing I noticed about Matocal was that Eryl was acting strange. She was sensitive to the fact that Matocal was coming back and the way it looked was different than usual. And then I didn't even try to get away from her for a moment.

I'm not doing anything in particular. Just help me change my matocal, sit next to the matocal and eat...... That's just it, but even though we both barely exchanged words, it seemed odd from anyone's eyes to try to lean in all the time.

"Mato, take a bath, come in?

"Oh......"

That said, the two disappeared into the bath with their brother Falco. Normally, Alilia and the other brothers and sisters would go after each other by saying they would come in together, but the atmosphere between the two of them on this day was so heterogeneous that it even discouraged them.

"On the mato...... what can I get you?

Rico has spoken as Soleil and Sidi deal with the children. I sat in the dining chair again, telling him about what had happened that day.

"Well, it's a bad behavior"

Rico gives me a frightening look. I snort slowly and give a letter containing the contents of the rebellion against Matocal. She stared at it but eventually put it on the table and exhaled slowly.

"You're bumping that anger in this way because you didn't get what you wanted... This, the one who says shewa...... I know you're very smart, but your indescribable demeanor looks like a piece of this sentence. I see, I think I can see the mato getting depressed. A sentence that offends the beholder...... When it comes to being directed at you, that's superfluous. But... you don't have the body to say this sheewa..."

"Don't you...? That's an unexpected answer. I thought I told you not to deal with this stuff."

"I've never crossed paths without dealing with them. If it doesn't come true for these glasses, you will continue to feel quite uncomfortable…"

"I think so, too."

"Linos."

"What is it, Rico?

"Please protect the tomatoes."

"Well, I'll protect you."

"No, I'm sure it's not what Linos thinks and what I'm asking for."

"What do you mean?

"Linos protects the tomatoes from criticism... so think about it, right? You don't have to tell me. But that doesn't make you feel like a tomato."

"Well, more details"

"The original mato is the Agarta Army's educator. Now I'm throwing in that original job, and I'm going to Warloff. She's been doing her job properly since she came back to the mansion, looking through reports, etc."

"Huh? Seriously?

"Matto chose to go to this fight because he thought it would be good for Agarta, for Linos, and for himself. And I've been thinking about doing everything I can for Warloff. That's what's trampled on in this way. Do you know how that feels?

"... you're gonna lose your temper."

"But Mato would never put that in his mouth. I'm desperately trying to inspire myself to face such a backward self. Speaking of things I can do to her like that..."

"Properly, Mato has allies, too. Makes you think that there are people who draw feelings and do things..."

"Exactly."

Rico smiles. And he kept his face close to my ear.

"Tonight, stay with the mato"

"Wow, okay."

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"Phew - have you finally slept..."

I gently stroke Eryl's face resting with Suyasuya. I thought you looked like Rico when you were born, but lately, you know, it seems like you've become more like Miss Eryl. Growing up, I wonder if it's going to be like that, what a complicated feeling it feels like to be having fun, not to be.

With that in mind, I skip to May. She walked right into the bedroom and gently held Eryl back. I'm big enough not to go in the crib anymore. I'm honestly happy with the growth.

Mae lowered her head softly, leaving her bedroom behind with Eryl in her arms.

"... Dear Linos"

"What's up, Mato?

"Tonight that...... could you let me sleep alone"

"Right. You should get some rest tonight."

"Sorry......"

That's what Matokal tries to get out of bed. I grab that hand by accident. Her body, with her back turned, shivered with piqun.

"Matto, it's okay. Absolutely, I'm fine."

……

"You're working really hard. About us, about Agarta, about the soldiers... about the children. I'm going to know that you always care. You are doing all you can. I know you're thinking about Warloff, and I'm going to help you... So, Mato, it's okay."

"... thanks"

"It's just that commander named Seewa... that's a shame. There's one thing I have to tell her."

"Teach? Tell me what?

"The world doesn't work the way it wants. And it's funny because it doesn't work the way you want it to."

"... sorry, well, I don't know"

"Well, leave it to me. I have an idea."

To my words, she slowly turns her gaze this way.

"... Master Linos, you look mean"

"Really? You're a good man, aren't you?

"... after all, together, can I sleep, okay?

"Of course."

She slowly came back to me. And he nodded his face at my chest.

The matocal of the day continued to receive my love with his eyes rarely closed. Usually, when I look into her eyes, I feel a flame burning behind those eyes. That's the Matocal reaction itself, but I couldn't see it this day, and I was a little confused.

But even with her eyes closed, her expression allowed her to fully perceive her mood at that time. She didn't try to leave with me in her arms, unlike usual. The fact that Seewa was quite shocked and regrettable, combined with her skin, conveyed enough. I repeatedly said in her ear that I was fine. Each time, she shrugged, thanking me, and hugged me.

This night, when Matokal, who was somewhat passive, reacted differently than usual, over time, I let myself burn. Such an intense evening brought Matokal and I through deep hearts.

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……!?

When I woke up, it was already morning. The room is very warm. This place......

"Good morning, Eryl."

I overheard voices. When I slowly looked up, there was, Mother - May's tender face. Eryl wakes up in a hurry.

"What about Mato?

"Earlier in the morning, I went out. Your father's going out with you, so I brought you here because Eryl's going to be alone."

Slowly looking around, there was a familiar room there. The smell of old paper and chemicals poking my nose a little...... But that's never a nasty smell, it's a strange smell that makes me want to learn something.

When I look beside him, my sister Alilia is asleep in big letters. The usual morning was there.

"It's okay. Mato, your father will protect you. Today, I'm coming back to my usual mato.... Thanks for staying with Mato all the time yesterday. Very, very helpful."

My mother's tender grin heals Eryl's heart. She nodded loudly, slowly opening her mouth to her mother.

"I'll help you with dinner tonight."

"Yeah, make sure you do. Me too, I'll come home early today and help Pallis. Let's make a treat and welcome you to Mato."

"Yeah."

Eryl replies with a smile. May continued to look at the expression with a gentle smile.