97 Episode 15: Teaching Sensei (2)

I'm home.

I took Shelly and Leena, and I came back to my room.

"Heh ~ So this is Leo's room. You don't look like my room."

They were just observing my room.

"Well, it's the same school dorm."

On the contrary, I'm surprised it's not a bigger room because it's royal.

"Really? My room is a little smaller."

"Really? Well, well."

Because Leena is not a nobleman in this country.

It just seems like they treat you like a marquis equivalent.

"Dear Leo, welcome back. That was fast."

As we were having a conversation, Bell came out of the back.

"Oh, I'm home, Belle. That's right, it ended sooner than I thought."

"Really... what about you two?

Oh, yeah. You two haven't seen each other yet.

"You two are" Leo's fiancée. "

As I tried to answer, Shelly told Bell to intimidate me.

Hmm? What's up, Shelly?

"Uh... I think I know the name, but it's Shelia and Liana"

In the meantime, I told Belle about you two.

"Oh, did you? I'm sorry. Then I'll let you go."

Bell politely apologized and went in the back.

From the look on his face, he didn't seem to care that much about Shelley.

"Hey, Leo?

"Yes, what is it?

Shelly today, I'm scared of something......

Did I do something?

"What's that kid?

"What... my exclusive maid?

Could it be?

"Really? Sounds pretty cute to me, though?

Oh, Leena's been in the war, too.

Two opponents. Then you won't win.

"Hey, calm down, both of you. Belle's been taking care of her since she was a little girl, so she's like a family."

You're not wrong about the family, are you?

"Family..."

"Family? Then why does that kid have the same necklace as us!

Oh, that's what you were looking at!?

What can I explain...?

"Huh? Oh, speaking of which. Er... when I first met you, I made it to show you the magic of creation thanks to the rare magic you showed me."

If I remember correctly, I would have.

"Unusual magic? What kind of magic can that kid use? Magic that only beasts can use?

"That's right. Bell can use beast magic, a magic body that can act like a beast."

"Really... so, you mean you gave that kid that, did you do what I did to the teacher today?

What Shelley did to your teacher?

Oh, magic manipulation......

"I didn't do it. Bell's been mastering magic manipulation since before he came to us."

"Huh? Leo didn't teach you? So, who taught you?

Shelley looked surprised.

Speaking of which, this is the first time Bell has ever had anyone able to use magic manipulation other than a brave man's associate.

"Bell told me he taught at the orphanage."

"Orphanage... it is..."

"An orphanage? Um, is it a small orphanage on the edge of the Empire City?

"I don't know that..."

Well, on the contrary, how does Leena know about the orphanage?

"I think it probably is. I've only been there once. Looks like she was close to the director and the grandmothers over there."

With the grandmothers?

"Oh, that's the thing"

Then I'm also convinced that Bell can use magic manipulation.

If you know a brave man, you can use as much magic as you want.

"Hey! We're out of line!

As Leena and I were talking, Shelly broke into the conversation.

"Uh... what were you talking about?

"That's... what a maid like Belle has to do with Leo."

Back to that story again?

"Oh, you did. But you didn't say you existed like a family?

If I thought so, Leena helped me.

"Are you sure? You could be lying to me!

"Shelly, please calm down for a moment"

"Calm down? On the contrary, how can Leena stay calm? Leo could have taken Leo, right? Taken..."

Shelley yelled at Leena, crying out.

Oh, I made you cry......

What shall we do...

"Sorry. I can't believe Shelly thought that... I'm so sorry."

After worrying, I apologized as I hugged Shelly, who was crying.

Here, whatever you say is counterproductive.

Then I'll have to apologize honestly.

"Because I won't allow it. As punishment, hold me till I stop crying."

That's what Shelly said, put her face on my chest and started crying.

"Yes......"

I have no right to say anything. I've decided to obey honestly.

"I'll ask you later, too. I'm going to Mr. Bell's."

"Huh? Oh, yeah"

I thought I'd stop, but with Shelly in my arms, I could only drop her off.

Then Shelley calmed down a little and started talking.

"Hey, Leo..."

"What?"

"You really prefer that maid to me, don't you?

This is...... what is the right answer?

Should we talk as it is......

"That's not true. Belle thinks she's family, but she's not planning on getting married like Shelly or Leena. Only two of my fiancées are Shelly and Leena."

"Yes... can I believe that?

That's what I said, my eyes turned red on me because I cried.

"Yeah."

I, too, looked Shelly in the eye and replied firmly.

"Okay. Believe."

That's all Shelly said and hid her face in my chest again.

"Apparently, we're done here."

After a while, Leena came back holding Bell's hand.

"Oh, we're both... yeah, we're done"

"Then you're taking turns. Now it's my turn. Shelley, talk to Belle."

"Huh?"

"Look, go"

That said, Leena pulled Shelly off me and pushed her into the back room with Bell.

"Oh, hey, wait! Wait a minute!

Shelley tried to resist, but the result was only words.

"That's forceful..."

"Really? Because I just don't like to put up with it. Well, then, as promised, please."

"Ugh, yeah......"

It's a promise.

I held Leena honestly.

"Is this okay?

"Yes, well, please stay put until you're done talking to me."

"Wow, okay."

"Eh...... do you know how Shelley got like that?

How could Shelly have been so angry?

"Yeah...... because I was getting along with Belle?

Probably gonna do it, right?

"I think there's a little bit of that too, but the real reason is different"

Huh? No?

"Really? Can you tell me what caused this?

"Really, don't you get it?

Leena looked me in the eye with a serious look, and she listened back.

"Huh?"

"Hey, think about it. Have you had anything with Shelly or me lately?

"Huh? Something...? Especially..."

Me, have you done anything with Shelly or Leena lately...?

"Yes, there was nothing, was there? Because Leo was obsessed with other things and forgot about us."

Oh, speaking of which...

You were obsessed with making magic equipment and helping the store, and I couldn't do anything for you...

"Sorry......"

I realized my mistake, that's all I could say.

"Fine. But from now on, think about us properly, too, right?

"Okay. From now on, I'll make time for the three of us."

Let's make sure the three of us play each time we take a break.

"It's a promise, isn't it?

"Yeah, I promise"

"Okay. Shall we change the subject, then? I was just talking to Bell and I thought..."

"Yeah."

Belle? You've gotten along a lot in this short time.

No, as much as I don't even like to put on her, she may have gotten unfriendly...

"I feel great."

Betrayed my anxiety, Leena said so with a full grin.

Good...

"Oh, really?

"Yes, Belle is a regular Leo-kun, and if I had taught each other about Leo-kun at school, I would have minded."

Huh? Huh, regular me?

Belle... you didn't tell me anything weird, did you?

I'm a little anxious for you?

"Oh, yeah... that's good"

"Yes. Good. Speaking of which, I just want to ask for one thing..."

"Hmm? What?

What do you want from me?

"Will you keep your eyes closed?

"Fine... but what am I to be done?

I'm scared of something?

"Never mind. Look, close your eyes."

"Wow, I get it..."

I'm not even in a position to say no, so I close my eyes... pretended.

I opened my eyes just a little and watched what Leena would do.

'Cause I'm scared!

Leena, who made sure I closed my eyes, kept her face close to me while blushing for some reason.

Huh!? Could... Ki, kiss?

If I had thought of that, Leena's face would have come right in front of me.

Just a little more......

"Are you both done? We're going in, right?

"Huh? Oh, yeah"

Shelley came in at a good place.

Oh, too bad.

"Hey! Why is Leena's face so red!

"Hey, it's nothing! Better than that, did you get along with Bell?

Oh, speaking of which, don't worry about that one.

You're not fighting or anything, are you?

"Ugh, yeah. Beast magic is amazing. I was moffing and I felt so comfortable."

That said, Shelly was momming Bell's arm.

Belle has a slightly troubled face, but doesn't seem to hate it that much.

Well, have we gotten along?

"Huh? Did you show me the beast magic? It's cheating! Let me see, too!

"Yes, fine..."

Bell, shy, showed me the beast magic on his hand.

Besides, Leena and Shelley let their eyes shine.

"Wow. That's really mundane. Feels good ~"

"Isn't that right? It'll be a habit to touch this."

"Hey, it's ticklish. Both of you!

Oh, speaking of which, you both liked stuffed animals.

I guess we both can't wait to touch it like that stuffed animal.

Well, more importantly, it's good to see the three of you getting along.

I thought of that looking at the three of them looking like they were having fun.