Philomena called me after the exam and told me to leave the castle.
From where I can't breathe, I think I've been running.
"Oh, Philomena. What's the matter with you?
"Yes, I forgot to tell you one thing. --That's about passing or failing this time."
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When I told my village daughter 'I don't feel that way', I thought the result was certain.
Philomena smiles.
"I will interrupt your home at a later date. I was wondering if I could have a word with you."
"... eh? hah....."
Inclusive way of saying it.
But you won't be able to refuse.
I can only nod ambiguously.
"Well, that's how it is. --And then, Alto.
The court sorcerer now grabbed my hand with both hands.
"What do you think? Why don't you and I go somewhere next time? I made you eat delicious food, and I'll take you to a fun event or something."
Isn't that personal?!
I dye my cheeks strangely and nicely.
It's full of expectations.
"... if you're with your family"
That's what I said to narrow it down.
Actually, I can't help but go out.
I want to entertain Fei and her mother as much as I can.
Philomena gave me an answer that looked like she had been drawn for a moment, but nodded as if she had immediately recovered her mind.
"Wow, I see. Now, let's have fun with Alto's family! --If you want to shoot the general, that's why... Fufu, it might be a good idea for your family to recognize you first...!
What are you up to?
Well, as long as Fei and the others can enjoy it, that's fine.
"Even so, Alto."
Yes?
"You've changed. Ordinary children often think first of 'what they enjoy' and don't even think about their family."
"There is no contradiction."
My happiness is what makes my family happy.
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I broke up with Philomena and found a familiar figure on my way home.
This is my neighbor, who drilled his golden hair.
As soon as she noticed us, she walked with Totetote.
It's like "I'm practicing a ladylike way of walking."
"What a coincidence...."
No, it wouldn't have been a coincidence.
Well, I'll talk to you about it.
"Yeah. Are you coming home now?
"Yeah. - So... Ah, how was your exam?
"Hmm? That's right... hey. What do you think? I don't know."
"What, that. There's a lot of things you can do, like respond or be crisp, right?
That said, in my case, the results are special.
"Besides, are you okay?
"Hmm, what are you talking about...?
Thank you for your patience...
Well, I'm just looking at it from a distance.
I think it was really nice to work hard during the exam, but maybe it's something I don't want to know personally, such as being rolled or made to cry.
So, let's change the way you say it.
"Well, the examiner praised me for being a very hard working kid. I just thought that might be you."
Philomena would be an examiner in a broad sense.
That's why this isn't a complete lie. It sounds tricky, though.
"Fu, hmm... It's only natural to come to the exam and work hard...?
You're a proud child...
I try to dress up as the wind I don't care about.
I'm pretending, but my ears are twitching and peristaltic.
I might be glad to be praised.
(Speaking of which, I said, "What I taught you is obvious! It was like a person with such a stance...)
Maybe Drill can't get much praise at home.
Plus, maybe she likes to be praised.
My sisters are going to freak out when my mother and I praise them.
All right, I'll give Miss Isabella a a compliment.
"I think it's amazing to be able to work towards your goal. That's why you're good. It's lovely."
"Really!? Ehehe...."
Oh? I thought you smiled so fuzzy.
"Beh, I'm not happy to be praised..."
A drill girl who flips sideways.
My cheeks and ears became red when I could see a little, but I wouldn't say that.
I was delicately divided by what I was saying, but I was glad that not only the loneliness, but also the words that welcomed me were mixed.
I felt like I had a glimpse of Fei's growth.
Pick up our angel and enter the building.
There was a picture of the family.
Everyone is smiling and watching Fei rub their cheeks as they cry.
"Welcome home, Al."
Hi, Mom.
"Phee-chan, you've been holding back from crying till Al came near you. But I knew Al was coming, so I jumped out. --So, give him a lot of compliments.
"Yes, I will."
"Akiyah!
Marimo is reaching out to me, too.
In her case, her mother was close, so she didn't look like Fei.
I held my Angel with one hand and held my palm with the other.
"... Al. Welcome home."
"Yeah, I'm home. Abel."
And welcome back from your very dear family.
I had a lot to report to Abel, but I didn't speak very well.
"... magic is on the bottom. I'm losing a lot of health."
"Yeah."
Abel came closer and stroked my head.
"... I don't know what happened. But Al has been working hard."
I'm glad you believe that unconditionally.
I smiled unexpectedly.
The witchcraft teacher returns his soft eyes even though he has no expression.
My mother saw it, and her cheeks swollen and broke in.
"Al, that face! She won't show it to me."
"Akichu!
Even if you get such a claim.
What did I look like?
But Abel turned away and put on his hat.
"Nyah, Nyah, Nyah, there he is!
And Fei kept pressing her cheeks all the time, seeing that nothing around her was in her eyes.
It's like filling a blank time.
Piippi!
Kyuhhh!
At their feet is the Orchid Glass Corps.
Instead of welcoming me, he's attacking me thinking I made him cry.
"Wow, there it is...! Hey, hey, don't hold back!?"
Everyone laughs when they see it.
Laughing is not a laugh.
So I kind of got caught and laughed.
(Yes, in such a short time, reconfirm)
Where I am is next to these people after all.
From the bottom of my heart - that's what I thought.