"In the past few days, I have discovered that he and I are of the same kind, and we are easier to get close to than before."
"That being the case, there is value in showing your true nature without hiding it."
"Well, really. It would be easier on each other if we did that from the beginning."
"...If this was the case from the beginning, would you rely on me?"
Xion, who smiled slightly, was so frightened by Ajid's question that his eyes widened.
But for Yaki, this is also an important question.
Would things have changed if a friendlier relationship with Theon had been established from the start?
In the Battle of the Amazons, Theon used deception to keep "Mistolstan" away from him. In the negotiation with Oberau, did Theon avoid the one-night-only voluntary sacrifice?
"That's not the problem."
Theon's answer didn't come across as cold, but it was flat.
"Regardless of our relationship, I certainly have not relied on the Captain."
"Because there's nothing we can do?"
Xiaojing and the others lack the power to compete with others, and they also lack knowledge. So when asked if he couldn't be relied on, Xion shook his head silently.
"But isn't it putting the cart before the horse by putting the very thing you should protect in danger?"
"Besides, I also said during the day that this is also a corner of God. Although it looks like this, there are actually levels where you can do basic things without relying on others." Theon replied with a smile.
"But what about things that are not omnipotent and that you can't do anything about?"
"In short, 'Lost Stan' will let it go even if he gets angry. It doesn't matter."
Xiaojing almost screamed, but held it back.
It has always been thought that Theon does not rely on Ajid and the others because he has no power worth relying on. This is wrong.
Originally, Xion had no intention of relying on others.
Although there are reasons why he can do most things, for Xion, as long as they are his relatives, they are the ones he must protect.
The very act of getting into trouble because of dependence goes against Theon's ideas.
(Then what should I do?)
Ajit and Anna want Theon not to bear everything alone. I hope to rely more on those around me and myself.
But Theon didn't think about this at all, and he was even less willing to expose opponents like Anna who should be protected to danger.
The wishes of Akid and others are completely opposite to Theon's wishes.
Facing Xion who fell asleep unconsciously as if he had finished all he wanted to say, Ajit sighed softly.
"……What can we do for you?"
No one answered Xiaojing's question. The words just melt empty into the air of the room.
Today is the last day of rest period ordered by the medical team.
Theon Istar was lying on the bed in Ajit's private room, confused by the situation in front of him.
In front of Xion like this is Natsumi.
There's nothing wrong with that in itself.
Because Ajid had confirmed in advance whether Natsumi wanted to visit Xion, Xion agreed.
Les and Lina, who were in the back, had no problem either. Although the relationship is subtle, Theon knows him as a friend, so it doesn't matter if he comes.
So what's the problem?
The answer lies in the man who was obviously taken away by Reese and Lina by grabbing his arms from both sides.
"Ah, Natsumi?"
"What, what's your sudden name?"
"Um...what's the matter with the lightsaber brother behind you?"
Haruma, who was caught by Leis and Lina, easily looked away.
Why is a man who would never take the initiative to visit Xion here?
This is the reason for Theon's confusion.
"Didn't I say it before? We should arrange an occasion for us to talk together."
"Can't we not do that now?︎And I haven't heard about that at all."
"Brother Xiaojing said that if he had told us in advance, he might have wanted to delay, or he might have considered tactical issues and not spoken out his true feelings."
"Are you the culprit?"
Xiaojing hid in the corner of the room, looking like it had nothing to do with her, biting Xiaojing who was doing business, but he sighed without fear.
"I have learned about the general situation from Natsumi. This may affect future combat operations. Let's resolve it as soon as possible."
"Would it be too rough?"︎
"Anna also suggested that if the other party is you, this would be more appropriate."
It seems Theon has no companions. Instead, I felt pressure everywhere, telling me to make peace quickly.
"(Even if I don't want to, what should I do...?)"
What is known for now is that Xion's words and actions in the shower greatly ruined Haruma's mood.
Thanks to Robin and the others, I have a general understanding of what kind of mentality he had in hurting Haru Ma's mood, but it's not like he has any real feelings about it.
In any case, even if you feel somewhat lonely, there will be no more feelings.
Moreover, Haruma hates the behavior of apologizing even though he doesn't quite understand.
Apologizing is simple, but if done poorly it can make the situation worse.
What should I do? Theon groaned, and there was a soft sigh.
The owner of the sigh was Haruma, and she walked to Xion with a look of helplessness.
"That, that...I want to give you a little more time."
"How many?"
"Thirty minutes? No, an hour!"
"It's so long, silly."
Xion was embarrassed and said whatever he thought of, and Haruma gently poked his forehead.
There was no doubt that he looked surprised, but surprisingly, the aura on his body was very gentle.
"No need to force your apology."
"What?"
"I roughly heard what Les said. Anyway, you don't know the reason why I'm angry, right?"
Being said right, Theon couldn't refute.
"It's not easy to ask someone like that to apologize. It's already a lot of trouble, so forget it."
"...I'm grateful, but is this okay?"
It helped a lot because Xion's troubles were solved, but will Haruma's mood calm down after he gave up because of the trouble without being apologized?
Haruma smiled slightly at Xion's question.
"I've known since I was a student that you are a person who doesn't understand other people's moods. This time I will forgive you when I grow up."
"...Although I am aware of it, I don't like it being said out loud."
"Also, the reason why I was angry was solved."
Xion tilted his head, not understanding the meaning of Haruma's words.
Seeing Xion's reaction, Natsumi and the others smiled bitterly. It seemed that Xion was the only one who didn't understand Haruma's intention.
"What should I do to Chun Ma? He looks so ferocious... No matter how you look at it, he is not someone who takes him seriously."
"Well, I haven't thought about it either."
"It is said that his words and actions in the shower looked like that. There was nothing like that. Everyone would know it after seeing Theon just now."
On the one hand, I accepted what Lina and Les said, but on the other hand, I also realized that I was in a very shameful situation if I looked at it objectively.
In any case, he fell into chaos due to an unexpected situation, but his panic state was seen by his peers. Although he was not discovered, his heart was also seen through.
While Theon couldn't care less if others disliked him... being exposed to warm looks was another form of mental pain.
"Ah, my face is red."
"It's so noisy!"
Even when she bit Natsumi who pointed out Xion's change without any malice, she just smiled without any timidity.
"It would be nice if it was so easy to understand." Natsumi said this, and Xiaojing, who was standing a little further away, nodded vigorously, which made her very angry.
"...A long time ago, Natsumi. You seemed to have said that it would be better for instructors like that to be treated in the same group as the Thirteenth Skill Class, right?"
"Ah? That's what you say..."
Sensing the unstable atmosphere, Natsumi changed her smile and showed a confused expression, and Xion smiled at her.
"Okay, I get it. Then treat him like Kat."
"Well, what about the same treatment for girls?"
"It's okay, it's okay. I'm just shy about doing it now...that's why."
The light of magic overflowed slightly from Xion's body.
Facing Natsumi who turned blue in front of her, Xion stretched out his hand.
"The spell is activated - you, use your ears and tail... to show your true intentions!"
Blinding light filled the room, dyeing it white.
The light disappeared and the vision returned. There was Natsumi with beautiful ears and tail, and Xiaojing.
