If you're going to talk in private, you'd better find a place where you won't be heard. However, this is not something to hide from Aria.
It was confirmed that Aria was indeed under the protection of the Rheinfell family - Aria's guardian was Iris's mother.
"If Iris rests, I rest.
No, Aria must study hard.
She needs me to be there for her.
The way they worry about each other, they are really like sisters.
I can understand why Aria is worried about Iris. I can tell you that Iris was taking it very hard the other day.
I knew she was strong enough to block a blow from Adil of the Swordsmen, but even so, her injuries had only just healed. But--
"Aria-san, I understand how you feel, but this time it's also official business.
"Official business?
Yes. I'm representing the Rheinfel family. That's why you're not here.
Mmm, I want to go too.
I'm not going anywhere, okay?
...... Okay.
Aria nodded her head as if she understood what Iris was saying.
I thought you might be a little more pushy. ....... I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.
It was also possible that Aria could have done that.
Let me remind you of that.
"You can't follow me behind my back, either, okay?
"I know. But if you want to take a break, let's hang out first.
I don't mind, but ....... I don't mind, but it won't be that long of a break.
Instead of following me.
Aria makes such a request to Iris. That would be cute.
It's fine. I think it's necessary to relax before work.
Are you coming too?
Me too?
Yeah. Date retry.
Date ......?
For some reason, Iris reacted more strongly to the words.
It was a date strategy - a strategy to lure the swordsmen, but in this way, Remyll and Aria would sometimes use it as a joke. I learned to be careful about what I say.
"Is your teacher free this weekend?
"Well, I'm free, but...
"Then it's settled. That'll do for now.
Aria interrupted me and proceeded with the conversation.
It's true that on weekends - or rather, basically on weekends, my role is to stay with Iris and do my job as a teacher. I'm usually free on the weekends.
If Aria is okay with that, that's fine with me.
I understand. I'll go along for the ride.
You're here too? ......?
"......? Is that a problem?
No, no. It's not that, but .......
I'm looking forward to it. I'm going home to bed.
Hey, Aria! Wait a minute!
Iris looks more upset than ever. He ran after her and disappeared from the scene.
It was decided that he would accompany Aria for the weekend.