- That day. I was just staring at the big Colosseum.

A swinging blade takes a man's life.

The urge to bump into each other is intense, trying not to defeat the other.

I wonder why.

I wasn't scared.

On the contrary, it seemed very enjoyable - it was fun.

The vague feeling that you don't want it to end is that your mind is not mature enough to be able to say it.

I wanted you not to lose to either.

Meiiiiiiiing

That's why.

After that, he ran to the other side, not the young man he knew.

I didn't know why.

But I felt his "sword." I felt like I was mourning.

I don't want to end it. I don't want it to end. --I don't want to finish here.

Whoa, whoa. I want to get out of my way. "

Um...

The refreshing smile, combined with his atmosphere, calmed Luli's heart.

But the still boiling emotions in the back of his eyes were nothing to hide.

Luli couldn't understand most of what it was like to be caught in that sword.

It is unacceptable to even stand by halfway. I understand.

But...

I think of the fever that rolls into his eyes.

Although Ruli's brief life experience of blowing things up can only be thought of as a fireplace.

I wonder if a fireplace that keeps putting pine nuts in would be like that. I thought so.

The fire hasn't gone out yet. However, the strong loneliness that seems to have somehow ended the festival occupies the area.

Only his eyes complained that it would not end like this.

So...

Good work.

Yes, I did.

It's over. It's over. But it was amazing.

Though the thoughtful words were naive, they were nevertheless passed on to him.

--It's true it's over.

But once it's over, it's not all for you.

I'm sure that's what Ruli wanted to tell you.

What do you want most?

For him, that's something to expect.

Then continue this fight. Next, victory.

Luli, I'm waiting. I'll wait for you, so let's take down Brother Ow together.

Ha-ha!! That's great!

I don't know how Ruli got into this young man.

I don't know why I wanted to take down my close Fouta with me.

But...

I'm sure that's it, Futa, Barrier Reef, and Ruli.

It should be the fun future you want.

--The royal castle, Huta's private room.

"Hey, hey, bro Wu."

Hmm?

The feeling of pulling the sleeves of the lid during training.

If you lower your gaze according to your voice, there will be some confident smile in there.

I'm holding a... familiar sign in both hands.

[Whatever!

……

Phew, exhaling Futa asks her when she lowers her wooden knife.

"Who taught you that?

I understand roughly, but I asked for it for now.

Then she thinks a little bit.

"Well, she's wearing a hive... uhh..."

I see.

"The killer is definite."

"Bye, stupid...."

With his stunned expression, he laid his hand on Luli's head, and Futa performed a wooden knife.

A while after returning to Barrier Reef.

The deal with Wind is over, and there's no reason to keep Ruli.

But that's not why we're cut off, and this is how we often face play, as we do today.

Corona and Wind pick me up on these days, but lately, they don't come alone much.

Pasta said, What is it that you cannot walk the King's City alone when you are six years old?

Whatever pasta was Sparta, it was a boulder, but I checked it later and it seemed to have a proper escort.

Nevertheless, Luli, who came alone, grew up healthy both physically and mentally, and the cost of the escort was deducted from Wind's salary.

I remember exhaling a sigh that resembled astonishment in the same pasta.

"- So, what should I do?

"Hmm. I want to talk to you."

"Well, if only I were you."

Talk to me.

When she heard that, Huta sat her down on the bed, holding her by both sides, and Huta sat on the side chair.

What happened to Corona?

She's not supposed to be playing with Luli - she's supposed to be playing with Luli anyway.

Concluding that she would be back soon, Futa confronted Ruli.

"So, what's the story?

"Hmm... does Brother Wu fall in love?

"That's what I'm talking about... Girls are better suited than me."

With that in mind, Huta thought of the "girl" around Ruli.

Made to measure. Above.

"--Maybe you can talk to the" chamberlain "who will take care of Luli.

It was a fouta that was judged to be out of combat as much as I was.

Um, I like Brother Ow.

"That's it again. I wonder why."

"Brother Wu is good!

Okay, okay.

When I was told that, Futa didn't say no.

It's not such an honor that you chose yourself to be consulted.

"Well, why don't you tell me?

"Hmm. Um... Luli, when Brother Ow and that brother are fighting. It was so much fun."

"Oniichan - oh, ocean?"

"Ooh shah? I thought it was a bluff.

Realizing that it was probably about the barrier reef, Futa nodded.

"Ah... that's right, baiiiiiiiiiiiiing"

"Nh, my brother-in-law. At that time, you went to your brother's place, not Brother Wu.

"Ah... I'm a little lonely to hear that, but I was happy then."

"?... so? I wondered why."

"Huh?"

"--This is love?

"Nhhhhhhh... let's wait"

"Yes"

I held my head.

In the meantime, the option of love had disappeared quickly from Futa's head.

Understand at the same time. Because it was about the barrier reef, I wanted to ask Futa.

Stay close, put your hands on your knees, and wait for Futa's words. Looking at Luli, Futa says.

"... are you happier in love?

Hmm. It's kind of silly. "

It is, isn't it?

Does this kid grow up a little old? and questioning.

Futa worried about how she talked to the 6-year-old in front of her.

"You like it better than Dad?

Mmm

It is, isn't it?

It's getting different, isn't it? In the first place, she is only six years old.

You can tell even if you are neglectful of the world. Still a little early for the boulder.

"Aren't you in love?

Luli, cute little neck.

It's easy to deny it here, but it's hard to see if it fits Wind's education policy.

It's just...

"Ruli is. Why did you go to your brother's house?

"Hmm... it's hard."

Ruli puts his small arms together.

For a while, silent time passed.

The fireplace firewood exploded small.

"... it wasn't supposed to be over."

"... didn't you like it when it was over? Is that for me and him?

"Yeah, brother Wu, it's over! It was like that. Oniichan feels like it's over...!

"... I see."

Fu, and when I came here, Futa's expression relaxed.

At the same time, I was a little self-conscious.

I didn't speak to the barrier reef after the match and thought I shouldn't.

I don't think that was ever wrong.

However, that day's barrier reef was different from the usual barrier reef.

He always stood alone after losing.

That's why Futa stayed calm. Because it was the last time.

But it's not.

Because it was the last time, I should have thought differently from usual.

It is a little embarrassing that I was unable to take away his last sentiments.

So, Ruri-chan was kind.

"Hmm... I don't really understand that."

"Really?

"Yeah, I didn't think you had to. --But I really wanted to say that you did your best. I don't know why."

"I wonder why...."

A little thoughtful.

"Love after all?

"No, I don't think so."

Responding with a light bitter smile, Futa gently stroked Ruli's cheek.

Soft and warm. That lovely expression that tickles so thinly, I'm sure everyone wanted to protect it.

However, I'm sure she wasn't just an idol to be protected from that time.

A lot. I'll give you a lot of laughter. Help me, Daddy. "

There was a fine "manager" there who could save someone's mind.

I'm sure Ruli...

Luli still doesn't know that he and I are close.

No, that's why her thoughts are real.

I'm not sympathetic. Neither mercy nor gratitude.

However, when I saw the barrier reef at that time, I must have thought.

"I think I want to do something with my big brother."

"... heh?

"If that means defeating me, that means nothing."

If you wanted to see him and accomplish something together.

That's what I want as a fouta.

"- Hmm. So why don't we knock him in with the severity of reality?

Voice.

Turning around, she looked like a girl who was leaning against the wall and lacking strength.

Red and burning long hair is two-sided up. She glanced at Ruli, playing with the jacket she had just taken off, in a discreet outfit as usual.

Perhaps Luli would have come to pick her up, and Luli leaned her neck straight.

There's no more fear there.

"The severity of reality?

"If you're going to challenge me with Barrier Reef and Ruli, who do you think I'm dealing with? By then, we'll have to make it so popular as a champion that they can come in with Boeing."

"--That might be true."

So...

As she walked straight to Luli, she looked down at Luli as she sat down.

"I'll crush you."

――

Luli looked back at his foresighted eyes.

"It's impossible!

"Right."

For a moment.

For just a moment, I felt her corner of mouth loosened slightly.

However, he immediately turned his face back to the usual harsh one and turned to Futa.

"The next time you do it with him, it's Colosseum. I can't believe it's just the outcome of the match... but you haven't thought about it, have you?

"Ah... I see."

……

She rounded her eyes a little.

Futa said to her face, "You're so honest."

"I know. Thank you for your guidance."

"... well, that's fine. Then let's resume tomorrow.... hey, Ruli's leaving too."

"N. Beat, what's for dinner today?

"Don't ask me. You just have to order it properly."

Luli, who jumped out of bed, walked alongside her.

He turned around and waved his hand towards a full smile.

"Bye, Brother Wu. I'm so glad we made it!

Yeah, I'll see you later.

Huta dropped off her back as she walked side-by-side.

I'm sure she already sees Ruli equally.

As a "business owner" that will grow in the future, you don't have to despise yourself as a child.

If you think you can't grow up with a child, that's it. But she must have come this far by killing the adult she herself thought she was.

That way, the eyes on Luli were tough - they were right first.

What did you talk to him about?

"... in love?

"... no, you can't."