"Well, that's the end of the day's work."
"Oh, captain, you have to deal with the paperwork so much"
I was finishing the day by helping Faraes sort out his paperwork. Sometimes it's too much, but I'm not used to it in the first place, so it took me a while.
"Sorry, it doesn't help much..."
"No, you're a big deal. You listened to my instructions and swallowed them right away."
That's what Faraes says, he defends me. Really overflowing with kindness, I lost my mind.
"Come on, let's go home today"
"Oh."
I'm currently living in Faraes' house. That's why we'll be together on the way home.
"I don't know, that sounds weird..."
"Hehe, sure. But this isn't bad, is it?
Well, I'm sure it would be safer or more fun for the two of us to go home alone.
Talking like that, me and Faraes were going home.
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Me and Faraes got home with nothing in particular.
The base of the Knights and the house of Faraes are quite nearby. That's why it hasn't taken that long.
At home, Cletta cooked and waited, apparently, and it soon became dinner. It's just fine because I had a lot going on today and I was hungry.
"Come on, young lady, Mr. Slade, please enjoy it"
"Thank you, Cretta. Then I'll have it."
"I'll have it."
That said, I carry Cretta's cooking to my mouth. As always, very tasty.
"Even so, Mr. Slade is officially going to live here, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, but what's wrong?
During the meal, Cretta seems to have wondered something, and that's what I've been saying. Me and Faraes aren't sure, I tilt my neck a little.
"If so, you have to buy clothes for men, right? There are almost nothing but women in the house…"
"... sure, yeah"
"Yeah, I wasn't thinking about it either, but so was that"
Me and Faraes said that at about the same time. Yesterday, I borrowed Faraes' father's clothes, which were left in the house, but as it has always been, it would be impossible.
I only have one pair of my clothes on, and yesterday Cletta hurried me to wash them, and by drying them till morning, I am wearing them today. But I can't use this method forever.
"I see...... then it looks like you should buy clothes etc. Let's cover the cost here. It's a reunion."
"Are you sure?
"Of course."
"... thank you"
I decided to be sweet with Faraes' generosity. At times like this, it is the teacher's teaching not to shy away.
"So let's hurry up and go to the clothes store early tomorrow, shall we?
"Huh? Tomorrow? Is the job good?
"Oh, I've done the paperwork, and I've given instructions to my men. Nothing wrong with that."
Faraes' remarks were unexpected. I thought you were a tough person for something like that, but aren't you?
"A knight is quite free. Without a mandate, there is no particular restriction. Whether you're working out, resting or shopping"
"Really..."
"Most of all, let it end in the morning, and we'll be on our way to base soon, though. Captain, you can't open it for no good reason."
Apparently, even a free knight is busy captain. You still hang out with me, so I just have to thank you.
"Don't thank me, I need you to be distressed for me..."
"Fine. Because that's what I like to do."
Talking about it like that, Cretta started laughing and talking.
"Lady...... is that a date?
"Cletta, what do you say..."
"It's a date, right?"
To the words of Cretta, Faraes holds his head. Cretta, smiling like a prankster, continued her words.
"Because you two are going out! This would be a date!?
"... you can say anything. I don't think that's what they said..."
Faraes seems to have decided not to deal with him.
"Well, Mr. Slade... this is a date, isn't it?
"Huh?"
As I laughed, Cretta was targeting us. Shit, if it doesn't work for Faraes, will it inevitably be me?
"No, that's..."
"Answer me, hey..."
"Slade, you don't have to deal with me."
Cretta had heard it for a while after that, but eventually it was over. Apparently, he was just enjoying my confusion. You have a good personality, at all.
That's how my day ended.
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The next day, Faraes showed me around town.
"Well, this is the garment store."
"Oh, I guarantee the assortment."
Apparently, Faraes is a regular customer.
"Ooh..."
Quickly, when I went inside, there were many clothes lined up. I didn't suspect it, but they really like the assortment.
I thought maybe they would show me to a store where there were only women, but there were also proper men. No, can't Faraes make such a mistake?
"Come on, let's pick the right clothes for you"
"Oh, okay"
With that said, as we were about to look at our clothes, we heard voices from around us.
"Mr. Faraes is taking a man..."
"Who is it? That man......"
Even if it's not the Knights, Faraes seems to be incredibly popular with women. I have obviously got a mixed eye for hostility, which is kind of very uncomfortable.
"... sorry. Because of me..."
Faraes has also apologized for noticing the hostility being directed against me. But I have said it many times, but not at all to Faraes.
"Fine. The point is, that's all you're popular with."
"... popular? Maybe that's a thought too..."
"That's not true. Being admired means proof that the person is a good person. Well, it's a little hostile, but you don't know who I am."
When I said that, Faraes looked kind of sad.
"... I know that you are a good man. So, um... don't despise yourself too much."
Apparently, you were heartbroken by what I casually said. Somehow, that kind of tenderness stains you.
"Thank you. But I don't feel like humiliating myself. It's like the Aya of Words."
"... right, that's good...?
That being the case, me and Faraes kept shopping.
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I was able to successfully finish shopping for clothes and other supplies. Now, life looks okay.
"Well, then, shall we head to base?"
"Oh, that's good, but can I ask you one thing?
Yeah? Something.
As I headed to the Knights stronghold, I questioned Faraes.
"The knight's job seems to be to carry out the mission, but when can I be ordered to carry out the mission?"
"You know... right, I'm naturally curious."
I still know very little about the mission. That's why I couldn't help but notice.
"First of all, it's a mission, but knights don't act alone."
"Group behavior."
"Right. So, you're suddenly the one I scouted, so there's no one I can put together. [M] So I just need you to try harder as my entourage."
I see, you mean unassigned in personnel? Well, Faraes isn't a bad help, and that would be fine now.
"I see, I get it. Well, I'll be back for a while."
"Well, for once I think about it, is it weird that it's fun there..."
In the meantime, I was going to stare at the paperwork for the moment.