"is that so?"
"It's not like there are no other places I can think of, but without conclusive evidence, I won't talk about it."
Finally, he said something that concerned me a lot, but I knew when I was in the military academy that Theon who spoke in this way would never say anything, so I decided to give up this meaningless pursuit.
"That's fine, but should you have told me this kind of exorcism technique? Brother, maybe you would have told the captain or deputy captain?"
Regarding the power of superpowers and human beings, Theon did not say anything unnecessary to the human army and Ajit. This can be seen to some extent from the conversation between Ajit and Theon on the bridge.
In the past, Ajid said "Theon does not believe in the human army", and Natsumi also knew that Theon would not reveal his trump card to the human army.
Wouldn't it be nice to easily tell Natsumi this one of the methods that should be hidden?
"Nothing? It doesn't matter if the captain and others know."
"no problem?"
"Let's not say that you broke in by accident. Even if most people know the technique, they won't have any countermeasures, right? So it doesn't matter even if you are discovered."
Having said that, it is indeed true.
Moreover, if you suddenly think of other things and are alienated, even if you know about the jutsu, it is doubtful whether you can notice its true face.
"...Then, it's almost time, it's time to go back."
Theon stood up from the bench and stretched.
In Theon's mind, the story seemed to be over, but Natsumi still had questions that needed to be asked.
"That, Aster."
"Huh? What else?"
"Hmm... Well, why do you want to avoid Jilu and the people in the Thirteenth Skill Class?"
Because I really wanted to keep him, I asked him very directly.
But if you ask Theon, this is definitely better.
In response to Natsumi's question, Xion blinked——
"There's nothing to hide from, nothing to say."
As usual, he said it in a relaxed tone, as if nothing happened.
Natsumi didn't understand what Xion said for a moment.
It wasn't said in a language I didn't understand. Even the meaning of the language is understood.
Even so, I couldn't understand what Theon meant.
——Don’t you have anything to say?
Since there was nothing going on, there was no point in talking or participating.
With such indifferent words, Xion said it with the same expression as when chatting.
Seeing his appearance, Theon's body became as cold as if he was frozen.
Obviously we are together like that, laughing together like that.
Since Theon thinks so, what happened in those three years?
Were those three years of no value to Theon?
"How should I put it? If I say that to you, you wouldn't think 'really'?"
His voice was a little confused and gentle, which restored heat to his frozen body.
"What?"
"It would be fine if it were most other people, but if it were someone who knew Ji and I from the sergeant academy, this excuse would be too painful."
Aster scratched her cheek awkwardly.
Only then did I realize that what he just said was his sincerity, and all my strength suddenly relaxed.
What boiled next was a little anger.
Natsumi followed her inner feelings and walked up to Xion and decided to hit him on the shoulder first.
"Ah! Why so suddenly?!"
"It's not good for your heart! Just be good and take the beating first!"
Just like that, I punched him five times and finally recovered.
Even Xion seemed to understand that he had made Natsumi angry, and in order to calm her down, he suggested that the two of them sit on the bench again.
"Anyway, there's a reason for avoiding Guitar and the others."
"yes."
"To be honest, you don't want to hide?"
"……if possible."
Maybe he asked about something that made him angry just now, but Theon answered more frankly than expected.
In this way, it can at least be made clear that Theon cherishes the days he spent with Ji and the others. This relieved him.
Just knowing that it was impossible to perform like Xion's performance made my heart feel uncomfortable, which made me feel at ease.
However, this will raise new questions.
"...Can I ask you about this?"
The reason why Xion wants to avoid Ji and others.
I couldn't think of anything and didn't even know if I should ask.
"How about...if someone from the Thirteenth Skills Class finds out, things will be in trouble..."
"As long as I shut up, everything will be fine?"
"That's what I said, but you also made some mistakes..."
Being told this, I couldn't deny it.
I myself am not very good at concealment and lying.
But you will still care about the things you care about.
"...That, the 'very caring' atmosphere can't cover it up at all."
"But, two people who have such a good relationship..."
Facing Natsumi who showed no signs of retreating, Xion smiled bitterly.
"However, I still can't tell you easily...but it would be nice if there are conditions."
"On condition that I also tell you any secrets?"
In response to Natsumi's question, Xion shook his head. He seemed happy in his demeanor.
"I don't have any information I want to get from you. Anyway, I want to do something more like a magician."
"...like a magician?"
His serious way of speaking and happy expression.
I had seen this kind of Xion when I was a student. This is Theon when he's up to something.
"How about you get to hear my secrets and in exchange I put a curse on you?"
--curse.
This sentence was so disturbing that Natsumi gulped.
"Look, isn't it also in fairy tales? If you lie, your nose will grow longer, and you will make sounds in order to become a human."
"Give me that?"
"The situation this time is, what will happen if you tell someone else my secret?"
Theon looked at us with an eerie smile.
Based on this situation and what she just heard, Natsumi came to a conclusion.
"Okay, then come here quickly!"
For some reason, Natsumi opened her hands to face Xion, and Xion suddenly froze.
The scene fell into unspeakable silence.
"…Natsumi Miken."
"?Yeah?"
After about ten seconds of silence, for some reason, Xion greeted Natsumi with a confused expression, which made me a little confused.
"What do you mean by 'come suddenly'?"
"What? I mean it's okay to curse..."
Because she still wanted to know about Xion's situation, Natsumi decided to follow her suggestion and choose to be cursed.
Hearing this answer, Xion sighed deeply and poked Natsumi's forehead with his finger.
"Ah...ah! Have you completely forgotten my advice that day? Didn't I tell you to be more vigilant when dealing with others?"
"I remember this, but Xion is a human being..."
"When you can use your powers, you are just like everyone else!"
"To me, Theon is human! And I don't think Theon, who advises me like this, would place a dangerous curse on me!"
She lectured sternly while poking her forehead, but was interrupted by Natsumi's retort.
"Isn't there enough sense of crisis? Isn't it my fault? This guy will be involved in trouble one day..."
Xion muttered to himself for a while, and finally turned to Natsumi giving up.
"Since it was me who suggested it, and since you want to hear what I say so much, there's nothing I can do, so I'll curse you."
"Oh, I see."
"...Don't you say such things to anyone other than me seriously?"
With a look of helplessness, Xion pointed his fingertips at Natsumi's forehead. The fingertips glowed faintly.
"The content of the curse is 'When Natsumi Secret Sword wants to tell a third party that Xion Istar is a secret, he will be disturbed under any circumstances.'"
"...Hey, wait a minute! Although it's not very dangerous, as a girl, isn't this very annoying content?!"
"As long as you don't tell me the secret! And I didn't expect to really curse you, so I didn't think about anything!"
In a sense, the light at Theon's fingertips intensified, and before he could stop the crippling curse, there was a sting of static on his forehead.
I touched it and there seemed to be no scars.
"Okay, the curse is over. Then according to the agreement, I have to say it..."
Theon took a breath and seemed a little tired, and he began to speak.
"To put it simply, I don't want people around me to find out that I have feelings for the Thirteenth Skills Class."
"...because other crew members might roll their eyes at the people in the Thirteenth Skill Class?"
