195 191 判断基準は人それぞれに存在する (1/2)

Another side

”Such a thing could be ......

Once Kaido contacted them, Katsura and Minami came to the party room that evening.

Kaido chose his words to convey the seriousness of the situation as much as possible with less of his usual cheerful mood.

Speaking of the two of them telling Amelia's situation and what Jiro had said about their resolve, Katsura seemed to Kaido to be undecided as to what to do, as befits his age.

And speaking of the other one, Minami.

Hmm~

I'm seriously worried.

Even though he knew that Jiro was busy and that he would be coming later, Kaido was honestly having a hard time dealing with this reaction, knowing that Minami would have this reaction.

He was expecting an immediate response from the tension, and was even wondering how to appease her.

Contrary to his expectations, he was thinking seriously as he re-examined himself.

”To tell the truth, I want to go help Amie right away, that I do.

That's right.

Kaido knows that the ladies of this party are close for some reason.

They don't look like each other, but sometimes you'd think they were sisters.

Kitamiya, the eldest daughter and organizer, Minami, a troublemaker but a mood-maker, and Amelia, the youngest, who is adored by them.

Kitamiya and Minami often clash, but they are close enough to each other to fight and have no intention of hurting the other.

That's why they've been able to continue working together like this.

But I understand what the leader says, that I do. I didn't expect to go to war either, that I did.

And although at first glance it seems that Minami is acting on the spur of the moment, in fact, she is the best at controlling her emotions.

She is exquisitely good at finding the right amount of emotions to express without any problems.

It may be surprising to her that she is a half-recluse who finds human relations troublesome, if not repellent, but in the case of Minami, the order is reversed.

It's not that she's half-reclusive because she finds relationships troublesome, but because she's sensitive to other people's emotions and knows what emotions to feel, and that's why she knows them so deeply and becomes troublesome.

Simply put, Minami was insightful.

It was the same for Kaido, and he had a vague idea of what to expect.

In his case, it was something he'd learned from having to keep track of relationships in a black company and dealing with bosses who had a short temper and how short-tempered they were.

But I'm secretly impressed with your ability to control your emotions to this degree.

But that's all right. Yes, Kaido, I'm going to help Amie, that I am.

”Huh?

”No, Minami?　You don't have to decide so easily.　See, even if I say it's not much, I still have a little time.

But that assessment was soon overturned.

It was also revised not downward but upward.

How could Katsu decide so easily, and his childhood friend, who should have known how he could decide so easily, appears as if he were a stranger.

Kaido tells you to think again to stop Minami from making a decision so easily after the long discussion earlier.

”It's not a problem, that it is, and I'm sure I won't change my mind.

Regardless of Kaido's concerns, Minami's answer to her decision was simple and unchanged.

Compared to Kitamiya, who had been expressing her emotions earlier, Kaido understood that she had thought it through and made up her mind.

''I, or maybe I should just talk normally for now. I like the atmosphere here.

So, it's bewildering to see Minami speaking normally, even from Katsu's point of view, it's been a long time.

You will be able to get a good idea of what to expect when you go out.

You're going to be able to find out the best way to make your life easier. I think so.

If not, neither Kaido nor Masaru would be able to come up with a denial.

Minami's words are chosen as if to tell herself still, or to make sure that she is not lying about her resolve.

I can move forward to protect a place where I can be myself and enjoy myself honestly.

She did not use the word ”blood”, but they feel as if she said she could do even that.

There is no one here who doubts their resolve any longer.

...... Hey!　It's embarrassing, that it is!　Seriousness is not for me, that it is not for me!

The air is so crisp and tight that it is relaxed by Minami, who has returned to her former self.

It's a good idea to have a good time with your friends.

You're going to be able to get a good idea of what you're going to do, while being aware of the various emotions involved, such as not being defeated or not being able to do it, Kaido wondered what he was going to do.

”South, I'm...

”Stop, that it is. You should think twice about winning, that I should.

Yes, I want to think about it now, too. We'll think about it together.

”Eh, Kaido-senpai is thinking, that?　Does it bother you?

”Excuse me?　Even I think a little bit!　I have my own problems!

”Really?

The first thing you can do is to get the right amount of time and effort.

As for Katsu, he felt impatient with the fact that his childhood friend, who was always with him and thought he was useless without him, was about to move on alone.

I always told her to be independent, but recently, the only time she would talk about it was when she was neglecting her chores.

Other than that, he rarely spoke about it anymore.

You'll be able to find a lot of people who will be able to help you.

”I am...

I never said what to do and the rest of the story never came up again.

Looking back, there were many opportunities to act for the south.

It's not so much about acting for oneself, but rather about what to do.

You will be able to find out the best way to make the most of your time and money.

It's true!

”What for example?

Let's respect the choice of our childhood friends.

Another side END

In a space smaller than the training grounds, but still large, Himik and I stood surrounded by the Giant.

”Sorry, Himik.

”Sure, I'm happy to have the Lord's help.

A variety of weapons and armor that would have been brought in from the warehouse.

There are several female giants busily moving about trying to fit them to Himik.

The female giants are horrified by the presence of a fallen angel, but their hands are precisely measuring Himik's measurements.

Watching the scene, I talk with her.

Her help is absolutely necessary to rescue Amelia.

But my common sense tells me that asking a woman who's more favored than a squire to follow me to war is offensive.

That's why it's a relief when she smiles honestly and tells you not to worry about it, but on the other hand, you feel bad that you're taking advantage of her favor.

It would be best if I could protect you. As a man.