My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending

I never dreamed that the opponent who had exposed hostility before the game was thinking about that, but it just changed the atmosphere of Itsuki. Harold wonders about the sudden change.

Well, I made a misguided conclusion that I might have been in a good mood knowing that I had won.

(I mean, I lost. What is “I don’t feel like losing”)

Moreover, I lost to my child. .. It was more pitiful than losing normally.

Maybe this high-performance body is also good at collecting flags.

Shake your head a couple of times to dispel such a worst expectation that you’ve missed your head, and seek fresh air to regain your depressed mood. Turn your foot out of.

I went out under the blue sky through the entrance leading to the back of the dojo next to the changing room instead of the front entrance.

Go barefoot on the beautifully laid white cobblestones while bathing in a pleasant breeze on your sweaty body.

The view from the dojo, which has a gate on a small hill, overlooks the city of Summeragi.

Under the cliff is a townscape that closely resembles old Japan. Only wooden buildings are lined up, and there are no tall buildings that block the sky. Nature overflows here and there, and the pink petals sway to color them.

It’s not a familiar landscape, but it’s definitely a view that directly stimulates the nostalgia of the Japanese people.

It may have been the trigger.

It’s been about 5 months since I came to this world. Recalling my hometown where I couldn’t think so that my heart wouldn’t bend, my lacrimal glands suddenly loosened and my vision was blurred.

A wave of emotions hits Harold’s heart one after another as if it was a signal of a breach.

I have a feeling of loneliness far away from my hometown, a fear of the future that awaits me, a feeling of tension that I have always been careful about, and an inexhaustible element of anxiety. The effort that accumulates.

No matter how much the world is similar to your favorite game, there is a limit to how much you can enjoy it. The mental anxiety of having to live as a character who is sure to die if he goes according to historical facts without knowing the reason is not ordinary.

Various emotions swell and flutter inside Harold. I couldn’t stand it and tears finally spilled from my eyes, leaving a line on my cheek.

If it was true, he might have been crying out loud while mourning the unreasonableness that had occurred.

However, it was probably because of the high pride of the original Harold that it only shed tears quietly. Rather, it can be said that Harold is in a situation where he has been cornered so much because he has a personality that does not allow him to lose even if he dies, but he falls into a situation of crying.

“… Is it possible to lose?”

Even so, I can only say these words. Harold thinks that it is even more wonderful to stick to this point without making the soft sound good, in the corner of the head where the calm remains.

Without this mentality like steel, Harold might have already collapsed.

I overlook the city of Summeragi where the petals of cherry blossoms dance while being soaked in sentiment. While doing so, my heart gradually calmed down.

I was asked to return to the dojo when I was about to return my heels.

“Harold-sama”

The voice makes my heart beat. Of course, it’s not because of what the color love is like.

It’s because I was tempered by a completely unexpected contact from the other party.

Looking back like a rusty tin doll, there was an unmistakable figure of Erica.

But Harold has no idea what Erica was thinking when he came here and what he was thinking about. I must be completely hated by her.

Well, the recognition that it is hated is wrong. The reason why she bothered to chase Harold was because Itsuki pushed her back, saying, “He seems to be depressed, why don’t you comfort him?”

To be honest, Erica didn’t seem to be disappointed with Harold. The exchange of words with Itsuki even gave me a laid-back impression.

However, I felt regretful for some reason that Itsuki spoke in a way that seemed to have sensed Harold’s feelings, and when he noticed, his feet were heading toward Harold.

However, this was also a perfect time to apologize if you think about it. I can’t tell you that the task’s intentions have resolved the misunderstanding, but I should apologize for the slap.

Erica saw when he tried to walk up to Harold.

I covered my eyes looking up at the sky with my right palm, but a tear that flowed out of my fingers and ran down Harold’s cheeks.

Erica’s legs get stiff as a surprise. I instantly realized that I had seen something that I shouldn’t have seen.

Erica can’t guess why she’s crying or what she’s in tears. I don’t know about Harold enough to do that.

In the shocking sight of Harold’s tears, Erica, who has lost her words, receives a small mutter, “Can I lose?”

Harold, has a boy of the same age fought this way all the time?

He always has a bullish and inappropriate smile, and he may have been belching with adults while shedding tears in secret. unknown.

Just being strong is not enough, just being smart is not enough to win. Without an unyielding soul that can repel adversity, he wouldn’t behave like him.

Oh, Erica realized for the first time that what my dad was saying was true.

And I finally realize that I was misunderstanding. I thought that Harold was a person who could easily confront and overcome any predicament, and that his self-confidence was manifested in his usual arrogance.

But it can’t be strong. Harold is also a child who is the same age as himself. I have a weak part as a matter of course.

He just plays an irreverent virtual image of Ogishi so thoroughly that he doesn’t notice such a natural thing to the people around him. No one was able to expose his weakness, so he had to do so.

When Erica came into contact with Harold’s circumstances, he came to Erica’s desire not to leave Harold alone, who was willing to become lonely. rice field.

(… this may be my father’s desire to be a person who can truly understand Harold)

, it will be clear what you want to do. Don’t get lost anymore.

Even if I don’t have the qualification yet, even if there is something missing, I’m sure I will become a person who can support the injured back someday.

Today is the day of the beginning, when I imprinted that determination on myself. As soon as I made that decision, I felt like I was able to get rid of my chest.

So I guess he could have said his name without any hesitation.

Harold is slowly turned around. He had very confused eyes.

Certainly, considering his feelings, it is understandable that he will have such an eye. But Erica vowed not to be frightened by that attitude anymore.

“It was a wonderful meeting earlier. I found out that Harold is strong even from my point of view, who is not familiar with swordsmanship.”

” Did all the siblings come to paint the wound with salt? “

” There is no defeat. Is it like losing the game and winning the game? “

“Well, did you come to sell the fight?”

Harold lost the foul in that match. According to that maxim, he lost the game and lost the game.

It seems that it is fueled by the combination technique with a dazzling smile.

“Kusu … I’m sorry. The words have passed.”

Apparently Erica was aware of that.

However, it is incomprehensible that Erica comes into contact with Harold naturally. In addition, the current exchange is not like her.

“Hmm, if you want to spit out humorous words, play with that servant”

“Please wait”

Erica blocked Harold’s path to leave this place as soon as possible.

Erica’s unreadable impatience makes her tone harsh.

“Don’t have time to go out with you. I’ll crush everything, if any.” I can’t do that. “

” Oh, that’s convenient. “

” I’m sorry, but I can’t do that now. Just give me your time. “

Because of Erica’s appearance, which used to be graceful like a flower, this time I grew thick roots on the ground. I felt the unwaveringness of a giant tree. To put it simply, it doesn’t seem to work even with a lever.

Harold, who was pressured to think that this was the pressure of the original character, snapped his tongue and threw words with a moody aura fully open.

“… If you have a need, do it quickly”

“Thank you”

Then Erica bends down and takes a deep gratitude.

“I’m sorry the other day. It was a mistake to raise my hand as well as to rant, even though I had blood on my head. I apologize. “

” Hmm, did you come all the way to say that? Wasteful things “

Words It’s terrible, but it’s true. Harold intentionally offended Erica, and the reaction was justified.

Normally, you wouldn’t want to apologize again. That’s why Erica comes to apologize for that.

There is no doubt that her kindness is her virtue. It will look good to the majority of people. In fact, it was the same for Harold when he was a player.

But for Harold now, that kindness seems to be a deadly poisonous fang. It is a damn existence that can be fatal if bitten once.

I’m waving kindness on my own. When I thought so, my mouth was open.

“Your apology isn’t worth it. Rather, is it a real idiot to apologize before the root of your tongue dries while barking so vigorously? Your kindness is a deception that comes from good intentions. It’s just a lukewarm acquaintance with poor quality and a headache. So it’s up to you to dance as a clown, but don’t get in the way of me. Don’t come in. It’s annoying and uncomfortable. “

In addition to the bad mouth of the original Harold, the apology that had accumulated against Erica burst out. Vomiting poison and regaining calm.

I overstated it completely. Moreover, eight hits for a girl.

I wanted to cry in a different way.

Erica, who was ranted while apologizing, does not make a tremor. Did you make me cry or make you angry?

Erica wakes up quietly when observing terrifyingly.

She was neither tears nor anger. However, I wasn’t disappointed because I was overwhelmed.

What was there was a gentle expression, like the Virgin in the painting, which took all the rants from Harold.

Erica was prepared in advance that Harold would show this attitude towards his apology. I knew he was a man of strength, rigor, and true kindness different from himself.

The words that cursed Erica probably didn’t contain a lie. Needless to say, I was made aware that I was a negative person for Harold.

(There are too many things I’m missing. The strength to face a difficult fate and the kindness to scold the weak)

I was wearing it wrong from the beginning. Reaching out is not the only kindness.

There is also the kindness of watching over, pushing away, and doing nothing. May that person grow for that person.

However, in order to actually do that, you also need the strength to believe in the other party. It is surely such a person who can support Harold.

Therefore, accepting Harold’s words, which point out immaturity no matter how fierce, and growing on that basis is the first thing to really understand and support him. It’s one step.

“… Hmm”

Harold leaves the place as if he lost interest.

Erica gives a word to his little back that disappeared in the dojo.

“I don’t say wait, but I’ll definitely catch up with you. I’ll never let you alone.”

Her mutter rides on the wind with the petals of cherry blossoms and melts into the blue sky.