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I've not just seen it. I've memorized those moves. Though the movements are different because of the katana, they're essentially the same.

「—What in the world are you planning!? Exposing a small girl to something dangerous!」 (???)

She walked over quickly, and lifted me up by grabbing my collar forcefully.

「...It's fine because you helped her. Feel free to complain if someone got hurt.」 (Izayoi)

「That's not the issue! The two of you going out alone is dangerous you know! Did you not run into monsters on the way here?」 (???)

While extremely angry, she kept b.u.mping into me with her flat body. Should I be worried?

「Relax. We're unharmed.」 (Izayoi)

「It's dangerous even if you haven't been hurt! ...You're quite toned.」 (???)

She stripped off my clothes and stared at my body directly.

「I'm quite toned as you can see, so it's fine.」 (Izayoi)

「Even if you are in shape it's no good!」 (???)

「Then what should I do?」 (Izayoi)

「Don't separate from me.」 (???)

「Huh?」 (Izayoi)

「I said! I'll protect you until we get to a safe place!」 (???)

「What are you even saying.」 (Izayoi)

「Listen to me! We can't stay in this dangerous place. Let's get to the capital by sunset.」 (???)

The girl forcibly pulled my arm.

Although she might be doing it in good faith, it's annoying. I was running earlier while carrying Fiere, and I'm eating now.

「Don't rush. Let's eat for now.」 (Izayoi)

「To be eating in this situation is— *munch.*」 (???)

I shoved a sandwich into her mouth.

「Eating... *munch*... right now... *munch.*」 (???)

「Eat, leave, or speak, pick one.」 (Izayoi)

「*Munch munch... munch.*」 (???)

「So you're going to eat?」 (Izayoi)

She plopped herself down on the ground.

「Isn't this freshly made? Why?」 (???)

「I have a warehouse, that's why.」 (Izayoi)

「Amazing... *munch.*」 (???)

She seems to be eating in earnest.

「Now! Let us go quickly.」 (???)

The cat-eared girl announced so with an angry expression.

I wonder if she's angry by default.

She's grabbing my hand too. The soft hand isn't what you would expect from an experienced sword user.

She started to pull my hand and began to run. It couldn't be helped so I put Fiere on my back and began to follow her.

Her angry expression didn't change as we ran, but her ears stood at attention.

That would have been a good sign if it was Tear, but I wonder what it means for this girl.

「Hey, who are you?」 (Izayoi)

「I still haven't introduced myself I guess. I'm Tsuyuha. Swordmaster Zenesys-sama's second disciple. The successor of the hero.」 (??? → Tsuyuha)

「The hero's... successor?」 (Izayoi)

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