The next morning.

Thank you for taking care of me.

Please come again.

Ringos parents came to pick her up.

After staying at a hotel for some time,

it seems theyve rented a new apartment.

Ringo-chan was gone.

Yea.

I thought Ringo-chan will be living here all the time.

Why!?

Because, its oniichan!

What is it?

Lets stop with Ayas comic act around here

***

Theres something important we need to discuss, Elena.

Okay, what is it?

Theres a lot of things left unsettled,

what will you do from now on?

From now on?

Elena, youve been kidnapped by me but,

the original purpose,

is to protect you from the danger of war.

And, the war has been already settled

Ah

They are now dealing with the aftermath of the war and the King will return to the Royal Capital around this weekend as well.

So, at that time, to the Kings place

I-, I dont want!

I want to be with Seiji-sama!

How are you going to explain it to the King?

T-, Thats

Niichan!Are you going to send Elena-chan back?

Thats not what Im saying,

isnt Elena in runaway-girl-like situation right now?

Its no good if we dont take her in properly, I think?

T-, Thats right but

Seiji-sama!

P-, Please, marry me!

Eeeeeeeee!!!

I dont want to be separated from Seiji-sama.

Ill dedicate my body and soul to Seiji-sama,

so please let me stay here together with you.

E-, Elena

Seiji-sama

Ah, crap!I cant endure it anymore.

Y-, You cantttttttt!!

Aya-san!?

Why not?

T-, Thats

well, uhh

Ah, thats right!

Because Elena-chan is mine,

I cant hand you to oniichan!!

Eeeee!?

Im glad, Aya-san but

a girl companion, is a little

Its fine. Gender is not a hindrance as long as theres love

I understand, well then,

lets get along, the 3 of us, with Seiji-sama

With oniichan?

I-, It would surely be no good!

I gave the crown of Ayas head a chop.

Calm down, Aya.

Ouch

Thanks to Aya, who has been behaving recklessly, Ive recovered my senses.

Just now, my senses has been blown away for a moment

If Aya isnt here

it may have become dangerous

well, it may have been good though.

I switched my mood.

Though I feel glad, youre rushing this decision too much.

B-, But

First of all, Elena is 15 years old right now, I think?

In Japan, you can only get married from 16 years old.

Then, lets wait until my birthday.

No, if youre getting married under 20 years old, you need the consent of your parents.

Otousamas consent

I also love Elena very much.

Because theres still time, lets think about the future slowly.

Yes!Seiji-sama.

Elena and I stared at each other for a while.

Aya was scowling at me at the side.

***

And then, time passed

Saturday of the week.

Aya, Elena and I,

had an audience with King Delaidos.

Oh, Elena has returned.

Come here.

Otousama, I

I want to be with Seiji-sama.

What did you say?

Its not necessary to be protected by that guy anymore!

Please listen, otousama.

When I was together with Seiji-sama, Ive learned many things.

I think that it will surely be beneficial to this Delaidos Kingdom too.

Please give me permission to be with Seiji-sama for a while right now.

Its no good.When youre together with such a guy, you dont know when hell going to violate you.

Quickly, come over here!

Otousama

What a guy.

It cant be helped, lets give her a hand.

Hey, your highness.

What is it?You have no business left here anymore, quickly leave.

Putting that aside, return the gold Ive lent to you.

I-, I dont know of such a thing!

Uwa, this guy intends to shirk payment.

I see, I see!If you dont pay

What about if I dont pay!?

Ill have Elena instead of the gold.

What did you say!!?

I drew Elena close to me a little violently.

Kyaa!S-, Seiji-sama.

Elena chose to remain still.

Curse you!!S-, Shit!

Taking advantage of the weakness!!!

Look, your highness.

A promise is something made up of fiduciary relationship with each other.

When you always do things like betraying trust..

Your country shall perish!

Ignoring the King who sunk into silence, we left the castle.

***

Im sorry, Seiji-sama. Because of me, you have acted in such a play.

Its notIm sorrybutThank you. Right, Elena?

Yes!Thank you very much!

Nee, Oniichan!

Until when do you intend to hug Elena?

Because Elena has become mine,

isnt it fine for me to hug her for as long as I want?

No!

Because whats yours is also mine, oniichan.

So Elena-chan is mine!

You really,

then, whats yours is also mine?

No!

Whats mine is mine!!

Whats this, Jaianism!!!?

Translator notes and reference:

1This is in reference to the anime Doraemons Takeshi Gouda a.k.a Gian(Giant)/Jaians infamous catchphrase Whats yours is mine, whats mine is mine.

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