The chairman, holding a paper cup in his hand, tilted his head adorably, "Can I sit next to you? He tilted his head in a cute way.

"Yes, please.

　I nodded and lightly brushed off the petals scattered on the leisure sheet with my hand.

She smiled happily and said, "Thanks.

　She smiled happily and slowly sat down on it.

The sun feels really nice. The sun feels really nice. It's a perfect day for cherry blossom viewing.

"According to the weather forecast, it's going to be sunny for the rest of the week.　We've come at a really good time.

"I'm sure it's all because of your good behavior. ......

　The chairman nodded his head and said, "Yes, yes.

I think you might be right.

"Mmm, you thought I was joking!

"Well, what do you think of that?

　After exchanging jokes like that, we both looked up at the billion year old cherry tree.

It's really beautiful, isn't it ......?

Yes, it is. ......

　And then.

"......

"......

　A few moments passed, and silence fell between them.

　But it did not make them feel suffocated or uncomfortable.
　Looking up at the same cherry blossoms, feeling the same emotion, sharing the same time.
　It was a very happy silence.

　Then, the chairman and I both sipped our hot tea.

"Phew ......

　We both let out a sigh of relief at the same time.

"Hmm, don't do that, would you?

"Haha, you too.

　We both chuckled, feeling indescribably funny.

...... But it's really peaceful here.

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

Yes, it is. I just hope it's not 'the calm before the storm'. ......

"Can you please stop being so scary?

　The Chairman said, and poked me in the side with his elbow.

I'm sorry.

　I smiled and sipped from the paper cup in my hand.

(But what will happen (・・・・・) in the future (・・・・), I wonder (......)?

　The international situation in recent years has been more unstable than ever.
　Newspapers and radio stations are broadcasting news about the Kuro Organization every day, and I've actually had many run-ins with them.

And what's more, behind this peaceful time, there's a worldwide conference going on.

　According to the chairman, four of the strongest seven swordsmen in the world, including leaders of various countries such as Tenshi-sama and Lodis-san, as well as the Seven Sacred Swords, will be in attendance.
　And the topic of the meeting is 'how to deal with the Holy Roneria Empire'.

(Whether to start a war with the empire immediately, wait and see, or come up with another plan: ......)

　Whatever it is.
　We are now in a situation where an all-out war between the five major powers and the Holy Roneria Empire could start at any moment.

(...... We need to get stronger.)

　The emperor of the Holy Roneria Empire, Barrel-Roneria, is shrouded in mystery.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

　The enemies we'll be fighting are far stronger than ever.

(In order to protect Leah and everyone else, you need power. ......)

　For that, I guess I'll have to keep swinging.

　When I was thinking about this alone...

"Would you like some hot tea, Allen?

　As I was thinking about this, the chairman of the board, who was holding a thermal bottle in his hand, thoughtfully asked me.

I'd love some.

　She drew me a cup of tea, and I sipped it while it was still warm. 　

"Oh, .......

　Then I let out a white breath.

"Hmmm.

　I'm not sure why, but I'm sure it's because I've never seen anything like it.

"Well, is there something wrong?

No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I just thought your gestures were kind of like my grandfather's.

Oh, I see. ...... But maybe you really are a grandfather, you know?

　The actual age is fifteen years old, but the mental age is billions and fifteen years old.
　I'm not sure what to make of this.

You're younger than your sister, what are you talking about?

"Haha, I'm just kidding.

　After chatting with the chairman for a while, we all enjoyed viewing the flowers together with Leah and Rose.

(Oh, I wish such happy times could last forever. ......)

　(I wish such a happy time could last forever.) I slowly sipped my hot tea, feeling deeply moved.