I used to take it for granted that this kind of life would go on forever.

It's not just a personal desire, it's something that everyone desires......

However, until that time of the day -

Until the day I witnessed "that being......

However, I don't know when the carefree days of the three of them in the preparatory department began to pass at an almost visible rate.

Eventually, will we all be sent to the same place?

Will you be able to come back alive?

Why did you think of all of this now? It's clear that the so-called battle is still out of reach, isn't it?

"Not really, right?"

"Sure enough, you just don't look at the atmosphere at this time-"

But that's what she is......

"Riveria, I'm talking about you...... At least don't say that in front of these kids—"

Yes, they don't need to know the cruelty of the world......

That's what Lemuel was thinking at the moment.

“......”

Immediately after, Riveria, who sighed, had no choice but to give up and walked away.

After all, that guy is better at dealing with people than he is. Although in her eyes, it's just a "flamboyant tongue".

However, it does ...... This kind of place will always play a role in unexpected places.

It's the same as before - that smiling face, how many times have you stared at it so far?

I don't know, but I always think it's worth it.

“......”

Messed up, look like that...... Later, we will inevitably be counted out - because, Riveria......

That guy was staring at this side until now!

Keep an eye on yourself!

However, Lemuel had no idea why she was being stared at like this. And, the sight always feels ......

The resentment is so deep!

I hope I won't get beaten later, right?

During this period, a "joint front" was established between the top level and the military. By this point, a month had passed since the initial contact......

I really don't know what the point of doing this is. Because......

Fighting that kind of being is undoubtedly equivalent to hitting a stone with an egg! Can't win......

In that case, why bother-

"Because, everybody wants to live......"

Who said this wonderful reason? It seems, déjà vu......

And today is the day when the first batch of newcomers will be selected to join the team.

In other words, from this moment on, until yesterday, I thought that the daily life would remain the same from beginning to end, and disappeared as if I didn't say a word.

This allowed one side to listen to the instructor's lecture; Lemuel, who was standing in the line thoughtfully, felt a little dazed.

Although a large part of it is due to the weather -

"It's hot!"

It's really hot! Why do you want to pick this kind of time-

"Ah...... I really want to go home and blow the air conditioner! ”

"Huh? What's wrong? ”

Then Riveria tapped him on the shoulder from behind.

"You're not fit for this gloomy and dull expression, or you'll be wasting that handsome face."

- she said with a smile as if nothing had happened.

“...... I really don't know if you praise me or hurt me by this. ”

"Oh? Can't you even tell the difference now? ”

How can it be? Of course, it is impossible not to tell the difference. It's just that at this time, my face is useless, isn't it?

"Over there, it's forbidden to talk to each other! I'm not done yet!! ”

"Yes?!"

Suddenly, the instructor's angry shouts suddenly frightened Lemuel into silence......

"Poofha......"

And you don't need to look at it, you know that Rivelia, who is gloating, is already very hard just holding back laughter at this time.

"Alas......"

Why is it that every time, as long as I encounter such a time, I am the unlucky? But it doesn't matter anymore.

I'm used to it anyway.

In such an atmosphere, it seems that everything around you seems to be dead.

Perhaps the only exception is my friend's usual smiling face......

Thanks to her, she was able to calm her heart, which had been restless until now.

"I can't go with you where you're going right away, but I'm going to keep you alive......"

"I'm not going to let you die anyway!"

- Is this guy serious? It should be, right? You only have to look at her eyes to know that kind of thing......

But even so, but only this is the only thing he doesn't want to give into-

"Don't steal my words! How so? That's what I should do. ”

As a result, such a dialogue only proves the tacit understanding of each other once again......

But even if that's the only thing, it's enough to be happy.

"You can't."

However...... In an instant, it was simply denied!

"Huh?! Why do you say that!! ”

Before Riveria could finish speaking, Lemuel was in a hurry—yes, so anxious that his face was red?

In other words, he's super upset right now!

“...... Do you have to tell me why? ”

“......”

Although I know why she dares to assert this, she will still be unwilling to be pointed out so mercilessly......

Could it be that this guy already knew about it back then?

"So, I'm going to do it, right? You can't rely on it—"

That's right, you're right. Whether it's that time or the right moment......

"I don't seem to have changed in the slightest......"

So, thank you...... Even now, I am still willing to accompany me like this.

“......”

"Well, then please?"

Is it an agreement like this? No, it shouldn't count, right? Or is it just someone's wishful thinking?

To this day, I still don't know the answer.

But what does it matter? Because, what has been done all along, there is nothing wrong......

That's how it should be, right?

Although this guy still has an expression that makes it impossible to guess what she is thinking, even if it is just that, you can feel her seriousness.

- and at the same time, Lemuel suddenly realized how far away her consciousness was from herself at this moment.

Probably this is the most different thing about herself and her, right?

Really, this guy is always like this......

Every time I walk in front, especially the one who is at ease from beginning to end-

"I always feel a little envious......"

"What are you doing—"

Riveria asked impatiently.

However, Lemuel laughed out loud in an instant—

"Nothing, just thinking...... Such a serious topic is a little out of touch with your image. ”

"What do you mean?"

"That's it, it's hard to imagine you charging with a gun—"

As a result, he was glared at mercilessly as soon as he finished speaking......

"Hmm......"

Oops, this reaction, so cute!

"Hah...... Why should I bother with you......"

After that, this morning's rally ended as always. However, the topic between the two still continued as a matter of course.

Occasionally, that's not a bad way to relax, right?

At least, on the surface, it really is—if someone's preaching can stop...... It's undoubtedly better.

"Alas......"

"Are you listening?"

Didn't listen at all. Even if Vilia doesn't ask, she can see this kind of thing. After all, to escape in this way -

It's Lemuel...... He's a great dealer.

Originally, at such a time, walking beside him...... It shouldn't be me, right?

"Why do I care about this now?"

"What?"

In an instant, her self-talking question couldn't help but make Lemuel very confused-

"What did you mean by that?"

"Nothing!"

In an instant, he was stunned—and at the same time felt extremely aggrieved......

Not only a whole lot of questions, but most importantly...... I couldn't figure out why that guy was suddenly angry.

Could it be that this is my own fault again? Impossible, right?

"What did I do wrong again?"

Do you understand? No, no, how can you understand!?

Sometimes, even Lemuel himself thinks it would be nice if he could.

"In short, I'm just telling you not to be mistaken. Got it? ”

"I'm just saying this as a friend at best, don't make any weird associations."

"Who would......!"

"If only you understood."

However, the least understood; The ...... who feel the most confused about their relationship with each other Who is it?

He's not doing anything wrong, is he?

But why, exactly? Why would you take your anger out on that guy for asserting his opinions?

Really, it's not like that......

"But what I just said is undoubtedly my sincerity."

"That is, if you die without my permission, I will hate you for the rest of my life."

Then she added.

"I know."

It's really not like words, it's all ...... each other.

Because,It's not something that can be easily said with a smile—

"Hmmm......"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel was amused.

"But you're saying this as if I belong to you......"

Can't you think so?

Is it wrong to think so?

Obviously, it's impossible for him to deny it, right? No, he would have said no hesitation to it now.

Because, it's no longer possible to go back to that time-

"It's okay, since you've said it like this, I don't dare to disappoint you easily."

"Thank you. Now I really think it was really rewarding to talk to you at the entrance ceremony—"

"Less poor, you just see that I am lonely, and it is pitiful to sit alone in the corner of the garden, right?"

Voila, right? It's as if he's mastered mind reading.

"Sorry......"

Lemuel scratched his head, and mercilessly admitted that there was indeed a reason for this—

That is, obvious...... The motive is not pure.

"I remember when you were still growling with hunger, didn't you?"

"So, you gave me the extra bread because you noticed it beforehand, right?"

How can it just be like this? I'm so sorry!

In an instant, he apologized in his heart.

"No, I just thought it might be a good opportunity to get close to you."

"Sure enough......"

"After all, such beautiful classmates are not so easy to find. That's what I have to say. ”

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, he was knocked on the door of his head-

"How can I ask you to tell the truth all in one go! It's really ......."

"Because I think it's too difficult for me to make up improvised reasons that will convince you. So let's just tell the truth? ”

Unconsciously, the atmosphere between the two returned to the same way before in the blink of an eye.

- This, of course, also attracts the envy of some people.

"Over there, it's forbidden to talk to each other!" In an instant, the instructor's roar smashed like lightning and thunder!

That's right, it's exactly the same as last time.

As a result, Riveria's next move made everyone stunned in an instant-

She turned around and left without hesitation!

“？！”

This time, even Lemuel was dumbfounded.

"Why?! ”

However, I didn't have time to open my mouth to stop it. Because I was stared at......

That's right, that's all.

And a large part of the reason for this is because Riveria's grades are the best in the entire preparatory class.

So, there are good reasons for what she wants to do.

And......

Each mentor gave her the privilege of something like "do what you want".

That is, she has the right to move freely at all times.

But this time, even if one foot had crossed the threshold, she unexpectedly turned back again-

"Huh? Eh...... Wait a minute!? ”

That's right, Lemuel was dragged away in such a state of bewilderment!

“......！”

No matter how you look at it, this is beyond the scope of "doing what you want", right?

Isn't this guy afraid? Obviously, there is no need to ask such questions anymore -

Unexpectedly bold ...... It's always been a headache for this guy.

"I'll borrow this guy for a while—"

At the same time, that's all there is to it.

The whole process, as a matter of course, ignored and looked dumbfounded...... No, the instructor who didn't react at all.

“......”

And this time, even Lemuel didn't know what she wanted to do.

"I mean, Miss Riveria, what the hell are you angry about? Do you have to pull me with you? ”

"It's nothing, I just think that guy is talking some unpleasant nonsense."

"Even staying there is just a waste of time."

"Waste of time...... I said, ......."

For a moment, Lemuel couldn't stop laughing.

She said this without suspicion; While casually opening the door to the physics laboratory-

There, a man was waiting in a hurry, walking around like an ant on a hot pot.

"Wayne, why are you here?"

Without saying a word, my sister threw herself into Lemuel's arms.

Suddenly he almost stumbled and fell-

"It's not because brother, you left in a hurry early in the morning, and you didn't even explain."

"How can I not be worried! Then I couldn't find you anywhere, so I had no choice but to call Sister Riveria......"

"I thought she might know where you were, so she brought me here."

After listening to his sister's narration, Lemuel had no choice but to apologize honestly.

"So what? What the hell is the matter with you looking for me in such a hurry? ”

At this time, Riveria opened her mouth to tell all the causes and consequences......

"That's it, that's all?"

"Why are you, brother, can't you choose someone else?"

“......”

Suddenly, this natural and justified questioning suddenly made him speechless.

"Besides, brother, why did you just draw your own number? Didn't you say it was random? ”

"Hmm......!"

At this moment, her eyebrows were unconsciously twisted together, as if she looked very unwilling.

At the same time, the expression is also very reluctant.

"Even if you say so, brother, I've never been good at this kind of thing."

"Huh? Maybe it's bad luck? You've known this since you were a child, right? ”

"Then find an excuse to slip away—"

As soon as Vane finished speaking, Riveria couldn't help but laugh......

“...... Feed! ”

In an instant, it was as if it was my own fault again.

Why......?

And what's even more incredible is -

This guy was obviously full of confidence before, patting his chest and saying that he wanted to become a driver.

Has it only been a day since the attitude changed so drastically?

Attitudes are changing too quickly, aren't they?

No, maybe it's just a simple desire to be coquettish, right?

She seemed to think that if she did this, she would absolutely change her decision.

It is now said that it is selfish or selfish; It doesn't matter if he is said to be a big man, Vane doesn't care.

After all, he only has such an older brother. That's right, if you want to sacrifice, let someone else go!

“......”

At this time, Riveria had an attitude of "sitting and watching a good show"-

"Don't just look at it! Help me?! ”

Even if she was begged for so, she was indifferent.

- In other words, I don't want to wade into this troubled water.

Why?

Why would this guy leave it alone at such a time?!

Do you want to see me make a fool of myself?

Obviously this is not the case, and the reason why Riveria will adopt this attitude is only because if even Lemuel, who is his brother, cannot be persuaded to do so......

Then she is even more hopeless.

That's why I just watched.

"I definitely don't want to be separated from my brother, and I definitely don't want him to make any sacrifices for things that seem insignificant!"

“......”

However, in the face of his sister's true thoughts, he couldn't even refute it.

Why is this happening?

At this moment, somewhere in his heart seemed to be doing his best, shouting hoarsely.

Of course, if you just do this, you won't get an answer.

However, the answer is obvious -

"Because I'm going to protect you—that's why I have to."

It's impossible for my sister not to know about these, right?

Yes, she does. And better than anyone else......

"Brother?"

So, he crouched down and touched Vane's head, and wiped away those tears for his sister without saying a word.

"When are you going to grow up and graduate from me?"

As a result, I saw her twist her head-

"I don't want to grow up! Or do you already hate me like this, brother? ”

"Alas......"

"Mmmm......! Isn't it possible? ”

"No, I'm just deeply worried about my sister's reward."

"After all, if you've always been so clingy, you won't be able to get married, right?"

He scratched her nose as he spoke.

"I think if that happens, it's probably you, not Vane."

"Huh...... You really can't open which pot to mention?! ”

"Anyway, if you choose not to say a word, please follow it through to the end——?"

I always feel exhausted......

"If you spoil this guy so indiscriminately, maybe she will even become a big problem to ignore even if she lives alone......"

"Just kidding."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lemuel's expression froze.

"You're the only one who can tell jokes like the real thing......"

This seems to convey his helplessness. After all, it's not you who can decide this matter at all.

At the end of the day, there's not even a choice.

Of course, even if he didn't say it, Vane could understand it completely.

She just couldn't treat this thing as an "object that can be treated normally" from the beginning to the end.

"So, let's make a pact?"

As soon as the words fell, Lemuel stretched out his little finger without hesitation—

"What do you mean by convention?"

"Brother will definitely come back to you. There's no guarantee that you'll come back unscathed, but it'll come back to you anyway! ”

"I'm sorry, but now I can only make this kind of half-baked promise."

As soon as he finished speaking, Vane hooked his little finger tightly, still waiting for her response.

"I'll be punished for lying, right?"

It was only then that my sister's face finally became clearer.

"Will there be a punishment?"

"Yes, definitely!"

"At that time, no matter how much you beg for mercy, brother, I won't show mercy easily! Stay tuned! ”

In an instant, Lemuel felt a chill in his back! Just kidding......

And just as he showed a wry smile and wanted to respond, the weight in his arms increased again in the blink of an eye-

"So, be careful all the way...... Brother. ”

“......”

What the hell is this guy playing? Isn't it fun to play tricks on people?

"Why do you want to use such a newlywed tone?"

Sure enough, this guy did it on purpose, definitely on purpose-

And at this moment, someone is actually a little shy?

Maybe it's just an illusion, right?

"Because I've always wanted to try it!"

"It's a pity that there are no good test subjects around, so I have to try it on my brother reluctantly, how about it? Was it a little tempted just now? ”

At this moment, of course...... Despised by Riveria-

"It's a bad taste......"

Of course, she was only talking to Lemuel alone.

“......”

"Not at all!"

So far, this level of denial is not even convincing at all.

But even then he had to deny it.

"Because isn't the subject Sister Retilia?"

"Don't get carried away—"

In an instant, he grabbed his sister's cheek violently!

"Hey, you two, it's almost time, huh?"

At this point, Riveria opened her mouth as if she had pinched the right moment.

"It's almost time for us to go to the airport, if we indulge you any longer, it will undoubtedly be too late, and if we get caught, even I will be scolded......"

"Got it! I'll be right away—"

"I know Vane must have a lot more to say to you, but ......"

"Don't explain, I know."

And so it was...... The reason why I can't get over that invisible obstacle is because I know each other too well.

"I'm talking about yesterday, because I told her to sign you up for the lottery. After that, it was really hard work. ”

"If that level of you is called 'hard', then the treatment I have been treated can only be described as miserable, right?"

"Is it so serious?"

"This girl actually let me sleep on the floor all night, and it was still the kind that didn't cover the quilt...... Can you believe it? ”

Indeed, unimaginable!

"That's all my brother, you did it yourself, right? Who made you lie to me in partnership with Sister Riveria! ”

"I'm so sorry, I knew I was wrong!"

The moment the words fell, his ears were gently pinched!

"You're completely taking what I just said as wind in your ears!"

"Gone!"

He was then dragged out of the physics lab by Riveria.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! Can you please be merciful - after all, this thing is not a replaceable existence? ”

However, Riveria simply ignored his words as if they didn't exist.

"If it really hurts, you can't play tricks on me with an innocent expression. Isn't it? ”

"Even if you say so, if you continue like this, it will make people misunderstand that we are deliberately flirting like a damn couple before we separate!"

"Do you think it doesn't matter even so?"

"I'll never have a relationship with you like 'friends or lovers'!"

"And most of the mentors know what kind of friendship we have. As for the students? How they like to see; How to understand...... What's the matter with me? ”

Well, I have to say that this is a seamless argument.

"You say this as if I could think so as if nothing happened!"

At this moment, the expression on Lemuel's face was complicated......

Even it was so complicated that he didn't know what kind of expression to show to be right.

"Can't you?"

"Besides, have you done anything wrong?"

"Or did you fail a recent test?"

But not at all.

"In that case, what else is there to worry about?"

By the way, at this moment, it is already very close to the port.

As a result, the two naturally returned to a state as if they were taking a walk.

In fact, I was the only one who was going to leave the port by boat today.

Because she'.....

- This guy actually gave up the right to draw lots, and took the initiative to choose to stay.

I don't understand why at all......

Of course, in the following written test, I also handed over a blank paper in a grand manner.

"By the way, you did that on purpose, right?"

But when he brought it up again at this moment, Riveria's answer still seemed to be confused.

"What are you talking about?"

However, in the face of Lemuel's little-known serious expression, even if he was stupid, he knew that he could no longer continue to hide from him.

"You mean I deliberately waived the written test and abstained from the lottery? Do you still care? It's been a week now, hasn't it? ”

"I think I'll keep caring until you tell me your real reason."

Yes, he did.

"Ugh."

Immediately afterward, she showed a sullen expression and sighed.

Maybe it's to give up and continue to perfunctory him, right?

"What if I said I just didn't want to leave this place?"

"Huh?"

"Why?"

Sure enough, if you don't explain it clearly, you can't do it-

"After you're gone, Vane will be here again, right? And will join the current preparatory department like you, won't it? ”

"So what?"

"Don't you think she doesn't need a teacher as a beginner?"

"Do you mean that you will be her teacher?"

"That's it, what? Don't you still have some grievances? ”

By the way, his eyes are sparkling!

There can't really be any grievances, right?

"No, now I want to give you a hug!"

"Don't, disgusting!"

"Eh......"

However, at the moment when the two of them were hurting each other as always, there was a sudden roar in the sky that could not be ignored and even rushed to the face!

It was so loud that you had to cover your ears!

"What's going on?! What the hell is this sound ——! ”

Immediately afterwards, the crowd gathered at the port fell one after another because they couldn't resist the huge noise!

"Huh?!"

Even Lemuel and Riveria had to grit their teeth and endure desperately.

"Hey, if you continue like this, it's going to get out of hand! Gotta hurry! Let's get out now!! ”

And at the moment when she thought so, the troops who helped evacuate the crowd had arrived!

"Why are you two still here? Evacuate! ”

"Got it......!"

Then, as expected, the two of them were asked to leave the scene immediately!

Lemuel staggered, almost crawling to Riveria's side to prop her up......

"Is it still going to work?!"

"Ah...... It's still doable, right? ”

In fact, she replied in a "It looks like that's what happened." But there was no doubt that he was panting.

And the ears are constantly bleeding!

"It's just a little dizzy, and I'm probably going to bother you before I can regain my balance."

"It's just a trivial matter to be polite to me so far!"

Despite what he said, it was still a little difficult to fully support her body.

"I'm sorry."

At the same time, a behemoth of physics is splitting thick clouds as a matter of course! Immediately after, the two of them saw—

The miserable appearance of being covered in bruises and barely seeing the complete face......

Yet even so, the behemoth, which cannot even be described in words, still holds its enemies firmly in its hands......

"Hey, look at the ...... What is that?! ”

Then, before the two of them came back to their senses, they fell into the sea together that seemed to be just one step away from the two!

In the blink of an eye, the huge waves rolled up like Mount Tai hitting the shore!

"Can't hide from ——! at all"

In an instant, the huge wave completely swallowed the two of them!

Before that, however, Lemuel looked a little strange - because he looked more like he had entered the sea on his own initiative......