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On Monday, Tatsuya stopped coming to First High.
Although he was still considered a pupil of First High, his absence caused a reaction in various unexpected places.
Sowhere in Tokyo. The conference room, the location of which will never be revealed, gathered people responsible for the dark side of the Intelligence Departnt of the National Self-Defense Forces.
It seems that the high school student ntioned earlier began to live separately ...
"Is this our chance? Unlike in the city there won't be a problem of many people involved."
"Please wait."
Suddenly, soone jumped up from their chair, leaned forward and spoke.
"Chief Inukai, what is it?"
The one who wedged himself into the conversation was Chief Inukai the direct commander of Tooyama Tsukasa. Of all those present, he was the most aware of Tatsuya's danger.
"We can send enough combat forces, so the other side is in an environnt where he cannot hold back. I consider an unprepared attack a risky business."
"Is it a trap?"
"No I don't think so, but have you forgotten that the enemy is the Yotsuba clan, who are called "Untouchables". It's likely that they have prepared sothing for this situation."
"I agree." Onda, the head of the departnt for special issues expressed his approval of these words.
"Despite the sufficient fighting strength of the garrison of the Nanso camp, you know what the result was. Although the roles of the attacker and the defender will change, I believe that we still should not take it on ourselves alone."
"Chief Onda, do you've soone who will help you?"
"I would not call it help, but as a result there's sothing we can use."
"Any special circumstances?" Inukai asked Onda in a mysterious voice.
"It seems that the head of the Juumonji family will arrive soon in Izu as a representative of the Magic Association." Turning to Inukai, Onda personally gave extracted information.
"I don't know why he's going there, but I believe this is about that "project".
Having changed the wording, he told it to everyone in the form of a "guess". So Onda concealed his lies. He knew that Tatsuya was Taurus Silver, and Katsuto was going to convince him to participate in the project. He didn't disclose it to people from the sa Intelligence Departnt as himself.
"The Magic Association seems to be interested in the project of the USNA. Do they want to try to persuade Yotsuba to take part?"
The chief of another departnt expressed his opinion. None of those present associated the nas of Tatsuya and Taurus Silver with each other.
All of them highly appreciated Tatsuya's fighting abilities, because they knew about it firsthand. But they didn't know about Tatsuya's intellect and technical skills. Therefore, they couldn't connect a high school student and an outstanding magic engineer with each other.
"...ok. This is our chance." The deputy director, who has the highest status among those present nodded in agreent. The Yotsuba's position with their refusal to cooperate was apparent even at the previous eting.
The previous eting was referring to the April eting of young people from the 28 Houses. Regarding the current situation, she had nothing to do with it. But what the deputy director pointed out wasn't a conclusion, but rather a good guess, because the facts superficially matched.
"There is a high probability that a fight between Shiba Tatsuya and the head of the Juumonji family will occur. And if these two fight, then Juumonji Katsuto wins. Is that correct, Chief Inukai?"
"Yes." Inukai confidently nodded to the deputy director's question. Sergeant Tooyama ... The Tooyama family ca to the sa conclusion.
Despite being among the 28 Houses, Tooyama's family has never been a part of the Ten Master Clans. It's never even beco a candidate.
But if we're not talking about the simple combat use of magicians, but about their use in military affairs as a whole, they will be on a par with the Yotsuba and Juumonji. The Intelligence Departnt of the National Self- Defense Forces was confident of this.
Military magicians are capable of more than just fighting. Included in their official duties is analysis of combat strength and tactics, and the Tooyama family of the 28 Houses is the only family among the "Numbers" whose people have been trained in the army since birth.
Of course, the head of the Juumonji family will not kill Shiba Tatsuya. But after losing to Juumonji Katsuto, Shiba Tatsuya will have been weakened and be unable to resist.
"And the Juumonji family will not resist the Self-Defense Forces."
Inukai agreed with the deputy director.
"In that case, let's make our move when the Juumonji family acts. We will also send Sergeant Tooyama, but this ti not as Shiba Tatsuya's opponent in order to eliminate any possible protection organized by the Yotsuba family."
"Got it."
Inukai's reply was a small indication of indecision.
"Don't worry, Inukai. The Yotsuba family seems to be confident in Shiba Tatsuya's fighting power. Because of that, they will not put their strongest fighters on guard. The most powerful will be focused on protecting his bride.
The Deputy Director turned to Onda.
"I think that everything is as you said." Onda said respectfully nodding to the deputy director.
"I apologize. ...What?" Shiina said doubtfully after entering the Student Council Room after class.
"What's wrong, Shiina-chan?" Izumi asked Shiina, turning from her workplace.
"Oh, no, I just ... did sothing happen to Pixie ...?"
As Shiina said, Pixie who was always waiting in the corner of the Student Council Room, was missing.
"Because she's Tatsuya-sama's property" Minami answered while taking out napkins from the cleaning box (a drawer with various cleaning supplies, mounted in a multifunctional vacuum cleaner).
Shiina didn't offer to help wiping Minami's table. During the month of joining this school and working with the Student Council, she learned that Minami does not throw off work to the younger ones, as is customary.
"Pixie was sent to Tatsuya-sama to take care of his daily needs."
Entering into the already open door Miyuki said that instead of a greeting, perhaps she heard Minami's words from the corridor.
"Miyuki-sempai, today we will try together!"
"Let's work together, President. Um, so that ans ..."
In contrast to Izumi's always enthusiastic reaction, Shiina inclined her head with a misunderstanding on her face.
"Hya!"
Before Miyuki could respond, a hand ca at Shiina from behind causing her to scream and jump from surprise. Shiina turned around in a hurry and saw Shizuku shaking her head with a reproachful look.
"Kitayama-sempai ..."
"Shiina-chan, this is because of Tatsuya-san, do you understand?" Honoka whispered while standing next to Shizuku. Thus, Shiina guessed the situation.
It was the next day after that Sunday, when she was separated from Tatsuya. As usual Miyuki spent ti in class, and as usual with the Student Council.
The students of First High who don't interact with Tatsuya in any way, saw Miyuki the sa as always. Friends with whom she had long been acquainted, on the way from school also didn't see any differences.
"Miyuki, um ... are you okay?"
But as expected from friends, they could feel sothing "strange."
For example, Erika was in another class and wasn't involved in the affairs of the Student Council. They spent much less ti together than that of Miyuki's classmates, but she was able to discover that "sothing is wrong here," not only because of her observation skills.
"Yes, everything is in order. Thank you, Erika."
Miyuki also understood her friend's attention and didn't complain to her. Miyuki wasn't ashad to admit that she was lonely without Tatsuya. It was natural for her, because she lived for Tatsuya's sake and his presence was vital to her.
Miyuki thought that these friends have long understood this, so there is no reason to try to hide it.
"Where's Tatsuya-san now? If this isn't a secret..."
"I don't think there will be any problems if I tell you." Miyuki replied shyly to Honoka. "He retired to a villa in Izu. I wonder if he can at least rest there a bit?"
"Izu? ... If not for these annoying circumstances, then I would be enviable."
"But Tatsuya went to this villa precisely because of these annoying circumstances, right?"
"Shut up. I already knew. You're so unpopular because you don't know how to not talk too much."
Leo joked over Erika's words, which were either serious, or a joke. But Erika imdiately responded with her horseshoe.
"Che ...! These are unnecessary worries. Although not as much as Tatsuya, but I like girls too. Is it true, Sakurai?" (?)
Today in the cafe not only third-graders gathered. With the addition of the trio from the second year of training, Kasumi, Izumi and Minami, as well as couples from the first year of training, Shiina and Saburou, they now ford a fairly large company.
Leo turned to Minami, because she was from the sa "Mountaineering Club" as him. Due to her work in the Student Council she almost never showed up there, but she did the work of the "manager" there, for example, periodically they brought onigiri made by the cooking club.
"... Yes, probably."
Minami gave a noncommittal answer to Leo's question, which read a clear desire for agreent.
"Ah ~, well, no. Use your power in this situation? I didn't know that you were like that..."
"What !?"
Ignoring the resentful protesting Leo, Erika turned to Minami.
"Minami, it's not necessary to cover him only because he's the president of the club."
"Yes ..."
Minami with confusion on her face looked alternately at Erika and Leo.
"Erika. Saijou-kun, too, don't embarrass Minami-chan."
Erika and Leo imdiately exchanged glances, after which Miyuki bowed at the sa ti. Thus, Minami was able to avoid embarrassnt with Miyuki's help.
"Tatsuya-san will not co here even on Sunday?"
Mizuki's question changed the general mood again. But there was no awkward pause. Miyuki just shook her head with a sad smile on her face.
"I think he will not be able to return to Tokyo for so ti because there are a lot of annoying people here."
"Can we visit him?" Honoka asked having received a confidence boost after hearing Mizuki.
"It's not known whether circumstances will allow this." Miyuki answered reflectively.
"It is clear ..."
"Unwanted guests can co to him."
Kasumi and Izumi reacted to those words
"Sempai, this ans ..."
"That it's likely."
Miyuki turned to the twin-kohai with a kind smile on her face.
"Izumi-chan, Kasumi-chan, if this happens, if the "guests" are people from your family, then don't bother your father or brother."
"Miyuki-senpai! I'll be on your side no matter what!"
Izumi began to protest with passionate zeal. Kasumi, sitting next to her, couldn't hide her embarrassnt.
"Izumi-chan, you're embarrassing Kasumi-chan."
"Kasumi-chan! You're on my side, aren't you?"
"Well ... Of course I'm on Izumi's side, but ..."
Kasumi's face beca even more embarrassed.
"Izumi-chan."
With a bitter smile on her face, Miyuki approached and stood between Izumi and Kasumi.
"You don't have to do anything, okay? Because neither Tatsuya-sama nor I are going to be at odds with Izumi-chan's father."
"... I understand."
It was her weakness before Miyuki's charm. Izumi couldn't go against Miyuki's request, which was said in words that cannot be misinterpreted.
"Miyuki, it's useless to deter us."
Turning, Miyuki saw on Erika's face a really mischievous smile.
"I would not want you to do sothing reckless ..."
"Aren't you going to do sothing reckless?"
Erika looked like she had nothing to do with it. To this quite obvious facial expression, Miyuki could only respond with a vague smile.
At the National Magic University there was no such thing as interest circles.
But there are club activities. Most sports clubs had coaches and suffered from an overabundance of participants. In most cases, the career of a magician requires physical strength and mobility, but in the curriculum there is no physical training, so additional classes are important.
However, not all students attended the clubs. After all club activity wasn't mandatory. Katsuto who in high school was the leader of the Club Managent Group, was among those at the National Magic University who didn't join any club.
Katsuto who is the head of the Juumonji family, decided to return ho as soon as possible. Few people went ho at this ti. Today he'd lingered with the preparation of practice reports, and it was already quite late. Concerned that his affairs were delayed by this unplanned accident, Katsuto walked to the station at an accelerated pace.
"Juumonji-kun!"
He heard a voice behind him calling out to wait.
It was a familiar voice that he recognized without turning around. Speaking frankly, it was a person who often interfered with his plans, but for so reason, regardless of family affairs she was the one who could stop him.
And now Katsuto stopped and looked back.
"Juumonji-kun!"
"Saegusa. I hear you, don't shout like that."
Mayumi caught up and stopped before Katsuto and smiled shyly. It felt like she had closed one eye and showed her tongue, even though she didn't really do it.
"Sorry to keep you."
"It's nothing. So what do you want?"
Without any introduction, he asked about the case.
Such a rude response wasn't because he didn't treat Mayumi like a woman. It just showed that for Katsuto she's a woman with whom he feels at ease.
"I wanted to ask you sothing. Can I go in the sa cab with you?"
"Aren't we going different directions?"
"It's just an extra 20 minutes ho. It's okay."
The modern system of public transportation for short distances is "personal booths on an electric train" was based on a direct connection between the stations on which loading and disembarking was done. There was no such thing as "loading a passenger halfway between stations".
But that didn't an that you cannot go together. If you're lucky, and there is no custor waiting for your booth at the destination station, the remaining passenger will be able to continue to his station. Even if there are other passengers on the station, you just have to wait a bit in the queue.
The level of privacy inside such personal booths has been perfected. It is almost impossible for a conversation inside the booth to be heard by soone from outside. Entrepreneurs and even simple couples use this feature of the electric booths of an electric train for conducting private conversations.
Mayumi's invitation to go together was also ant to hold a private conversation. However, the first destination was the station closest to the Saegusa family house.
"Juumonji-kun is such a gentleman."
"Naturally."
At Mayumi's giggles, Katsuto responded with an acidic face.
"So, what did you want to talk about?"
Imdiately after Katsuto's question, the smile faded from Mayumi's face.
"Juumonji-kun, you're going to et Tatsuya-kun, aren't you?"
"Did you hear about this from your father?"
"Yes, but he didn't say why you're going to et him."
Katsuto leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes and crossed his arms over his chest.
" I cannot tell you."
"Thank you. I just realized why."
Katsuto opened his eyes. Mayumi winked at him.
"This could only be because of a Japanese high school student. And all these attempts at secrecy indicate exactly who just as I thought."
Mayumi said her conclusion without saying a single na. Katsuto was silent.
"Listen, Juumonji-kun."
"... What?"
Katsuto reluctantly responded, because in Mayumi's voice there were signs that she would ask sothing obvious.
"Will you take
with you?"
Katsuto looked at Mayumi with wide-open eyes, but imdiately looked back and asked "... Why?"
"I don't think Tatsuya-kun will obediently accept the request."
"... Well, I think so too."
"But it's unlikely that after this, Juumonji-kun will simply go ho empty- handed."
"......"
"I don't think that Juumonji-kun will lose to Tatsuya-kun. Tatsuya-kun is strong, but he certainly will not be able to reach Juumonji-kun."
"And what?"
"But I think that Tatsuya-kun will not be defeated so easily either. With Tatsuya-kun's healing magic, he may not stop until he dies."
"Shiba's healing magic... is that strong?"
Katsuto straightened his crossed arms and looked at Mayumi.
"Yes. More specifically, it's not really a treatnt."
Mayumi caught Katsuto's gaze, and looked into his eyes.
"So let
go with you to prevent such an outco."
"You say you want to help
convince Shiba?"
"I'm not going to get in your way."
Looking up from Mayumi, Katsuto took a deep breath.
"If only to participate in the negotiations ... It is true if you are present everything can be resolved peacefully. You are more familiar with Shiba than I am."
"It sounds a little strange when you're talking about a close acquaintance ...
So when will you go to Tatsuya-kun?"
"If Shiba isn't busy, I thought about next Sunday." I'll be in my car, so I'll take you straight out of the house."
"Ara, thank you."
Mayumi smiled and turned forward. From this mont, there was no more talk between them, but an awkward atmosphere in the booth didn't arise.
The day after returning from the security mission on the Enterprise, Lina looked quite sluggish during training.
"Commander-in-Chief. You seem to be feeling bad? How is your health ...?"
"No, it's nothing like that. I'm sorry I was so sloppy Ben."
Having finished training and on the way to the barracks she t Stars number Two officer Canopus, who addressed her with a serious face.
"No, everybody has black and white stripes in his life ... Has anything happened to you?"
"Yes. It wasn't like , I was nervous in front of those two "Apostles
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