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Tatsuyas weekday mornings were virtually unchanged. The night before, Tatsuya must have had so kind of discussion with Yakumo but, neither Miyuki nor Minami asked about it. However, his keeping to his usual routine sowhat assured them that he had sohow secured the safety of their friends.
However, Tatsuya himself was not at ease on the matter. Or, more exactly, it was not his nature to feel at ease by only applying one layer of protection.
After school in the Student Council room. Because they had to go to the Kudou house in Ikoma at 6:00 today, Miyuki had notified Honoka and Izumi that she had private business and had to leave the rest to them.
Shizuku
Tatsuya called out to Shizuku who had co to hang out.
What?
Her reply lacked courtesy but Tatsuya knew that Shizuku herself did not an to be impolite and did not take offense.
Could Honoka stay with you for a while?
Huuh!?
Honoka was the one who raised her voice; Shizuku only raised her eyebrows slightly.
Why?
Because it may not be safe for her to be alone
...uh, why would that be?
Honoka asked with her face pale from uneasiness. Of course, Tatsuya intended to explain the reason as much as he could.
The truth is, yesterday as we got off at the station we were attacked by soone
Oh my! You were not injured were you!?
The first to jump in and speak in a loud voice was Izumi; the one she was asking was Miyuki.
I am fine. Neither Oniisama, I or Minami received the slightest injury
While Izumi rubbed Miyukis smile to her chestthis was not a simile, she actually displayed the gesture, Izumi returned to her seat.
As Miyuki said we were not injured but, we dont know why we were attacked
That was half a lie. However, the remaining half was the truth and in this case, that was the more important half.
The police?
Since they have not contacted us, I believe they are still in the midst of their investigation
Then, do you know anything?
Only that it was an ancient magician
Only that? Any other clues?
It is as Oniisama stated, we do not know why we were attacked
Then, perhaps
Honoka who had listened to Shizukus and Miyukis exchange advanced her thinking in the direction Tatsuya wished.
He wasnt aiming for Tatsuya personally; theres a chance that he was aiming at a mber of First Highs student council?
Tatsuya didnt particularly want to scare Honoka but, in this situation, it was better if he made her wary.
I dont know. However, as I said earlier, I think it best to avoid being alone
Understood
Shizuku placed a hand on the frightened Honokas shoulder.
Honoka, from today on you're coming to my house
...yes, Ill do that. I need to get my stuff, is it alright if you co with
when I go ho?
Okay
There might be so resistance to abruptly going over to the house to stay even though they were friends, Honoka displayed hesitation however, in the end, she appeared to accept Tatsuyas advice and let herself be spoiled by Shizukus good will.
Tatsuyas covert maneuvering did not end there.
...therefore, were in a situation where we dont know who will be targeted
It might be linked to the Thesis Competition and it might not be?
He had told Miyuki and Minami to wait a little; Tatsuya was spouting the sa mix of truth and lies at Mikihiko. Mikihiko, who was observing Isoris work in the auditorium again today in the na of security, replied with questions that indicated he understood the story Tatsuya compiled.
Thats right. Since the reason is undetermined, the targets cannot be narrowed down
There was no sign of doubt towards Tatsuyas words in Mikihikos manner. In Mikihikos defense, this with less naivete than because he was reacting strongly to the important matter of students of First High being attacked.
So we should increase the guards on the representatives?
No, Nakajou senpai has enough people with her and the combination of Isori senpai, Chiyoda senpai, Minakami senpai, and Kirihara senpai should be avoided by most opponents
Leo, who was listening to the pairs conversation in silence, nodded in agreent several tis.
I am more concerned with you guys and Mizuki than them. Because you guys are the ones I am most intimate with in First High
When he said most intimate to the two males, he looked a little bashful.
On the other hand, Erika, the sole woman in the group, was not grinning instead she looked rather stern.
Im fine. I do not need to tell you about Miki.Leo is probably fine as well
I am worried about you. After all, youre a girl too
In a sense, he was treating her as an inferior; Leo was about to get verbally abused.
However, Erikas response differed from usual.
Thats right. Its as the idiot said, the one to worry about is Mizuki. Because in regards to combat power, that girl is nothing more than an ordinary girl
He could have been thinking the sa thing; Mikihiko nodded his agreent to Erikas point with an anxious look.
Thats right..
...Tatsuyakun, for the ti being Ill accompany Mizuki. Would just to and from school be fine?
Erikas plan of picking up and dropping off Mizuki herself caused each of the three males to shake their heads.
You are a girl too, okay
No matter, how talented you are Erika, its too dangerous. The opponents are ancient magicians. If they ca at you from the front, I dont think you would co up short but, we dont know what kind of underhanded tricks they might pull. Thats right, Tatsuya?
I am in agreent with Mikihikos opinion. Its one thing if all you were doing was protecting yourself but having to protect Mizuki as well wont work, Erika
At any rate, Leos simplistic negative responsepossibly the most effective onecombined with Mikihikos and Tatsuyas points did not make Erika go all obstinate.
...then Miki, you escort her
Eeh!
Though, she did not forget to lob a bomb as a counterattack.
Thats right..Mikihiko, can we depend on you?
Eh, no, but
See her to the door and back properly. Dont forget to introduce yourself to her parents. If you dont youll be mistaken for a stalker
Uuu..
He understood the necessity. However, there was strong emotional resistance. Especially to the part about introducing himself to her parents.
I will speak to Mizuki
Ah, take care of it
It wasnt quite that. his reason and emotions were at war with each other.
...understood. It would be too late if we waited til sothing happened
His awkwardness and embarrassnt squashed in the na of a good cause, Mikihikos integrity was intact.
After finishing so arrangents, Tatsuya traveled to Ikoma with Miyuki and Minami. They journeyed to Nara directly by train but switched into a cabinet after reaching it, since the transportation network in the Keihanshin district wasnt as maintained in areas with landmark architecture or historic relevance.
Miyuki and Minami also had a favorable opinion of the linear train seats this ti, so Tatsuya thought it was ok to take this kind of a transport on extended trips in the future. anwhile, they proceeded to the Kudou house passing through and enjoying the view of the Ikomayama Mountains and the Mount Higashiyama foothills.
To this day, the 10MC have no custom for visits between clan houses. Also, it goes without saying that it's notably and frequently seen that this society limits contact between n and won of marriageable age. Theres a small chance that this is the case with Tatsuya and Miyuki who have a concealed relationship with the Yotsuba family. That's why it was normal that this was the first ti that they visited the Kudou residence. On the other hand, there was no chance of getting lost on the way because after leaving the cabinet station there was an automatic commuting service.
Almost as planned, their arrival ti was 5:55 p.m.
After leaving the commuter, they rang the bell. On the other side of the intercom was not a servant but Fujibayashi instead.
Welco, Tatsuyakun. Also, Miyukisan, Minamichan, thank you for coming.
Sorry about this. We kind of wanted to accompany Oniisama.
Tatsuya couldnt help but be grateful to Fujibayashi who promptly arrived here from Tokyo and displayed such a lively scene in their first talk.
Dont worry about it. Co on, guys, please dont hesitate to co in.
Fujibayashi opened the gate with a smile, and invited the three of them inside.
If no one led the way, one would surely need so form of second sight ability similar to Tatsuyas to get through the vestibule. Minami kept looking around with an admiring expression. While Miyuki with a well behaved manner, fixed her eyes on her brother's back, but she was surprised with the view of a large green wall at the end of their path.
From the entrance gate of the Kudou residence to the front door, there lied a maze made with hedges more than two ters high. There probably was an entrance for cars elsewhere. Also, no doubt there were so forms of traps there, since the entrance for people was a maze with a magiclike pattern, it would be incredible for the car entrance to get a free pass.
(This residence is so kind of a fortress)
Looking from the outside, it was a luxurious threestory, Westernstyle building that seed to have no peculiarities.
However, this mansion must have a chanism to reject uninvited visitors whove stepped on its grounds. Or, maybe it was supposed to look like a fullyfledged fortified manor combined with so military concept architecture.
Highly impressive, isnt it?
Fujibayashi asked with a smile and Tatsuya felt an atmosphere of admiration.
Originally, the mansion was unable to withstand an attack from the Traditionalists. The findings of the forr Ninth Magician Developnt Research Institute indicated that defenses should be strengthened in small incrents. At which point the setup of the mansion was a matter decided by the governnt
Fujibayashi quizzed Tatsuya with a tone similar to with which children ask questions for a riddle: Do you know the reason for this? Regardless of what she expected to hear and whether he didnt know or had the correct response Tatsuya just wasnt motivated enough to play along.
I heard that it was in order to monitor Osaka.
It's discouraging but thats the correct answer.
Tatsuya secretly thought, "She really seems like a child
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