Kids' mixed division, first game people, go here.

　Carla's voice came up and the first match of our arm wrestling match was about to begin.

'It's a match for Ra-chan, isn't it?'

Yeah, I'm off!

　Ra-chan nodded and ran over to where Carla was, tete-a-tete.

　There was a children's table set up there for arm wrestling, as well as a girl who was Ra-chan's opponent.

　She has blonde hair in a side tail.

　She was a bit taller than Ra-chan, so she was probably older, but her body was quite slender. Probably the next youngest child after Ra-chan.

　I've heard her name is Kanna. I don't think I've heard that name before. Perhaps if I don't remember her, she's not that related to me. The only kids in the village I've interacted with are Thor and Asmo.

　Anyway, I'm glad my opponent is a cute, normal girl.

　If it's a gory opponent like sister Elinora, there's a risk of Ra-chan getting hurt.

　As I watched with relief, the side-tailed girl held out her hand to Ra-chan.

I'm Kanna. It's nice to meet you.

　Doesn't Kanna know that Ra is a duchess?　No, they've been notified in advance, and if there's a girl who's obviously unfamiliar to them, a village girl would recognize her.

　Looking at Ra-chan's clothes, it's obvious that she's not a villager. And there's Loretta, the maid behind her, too.

　Perhaps she knows and doesn't care. She's a moderately bold girl.

'I, Lana!　Nice to meet you.

　Rah-chan doesn't care about Kanna's attitude, and responds to the handshake with a smile.

　As usual, my Ra-chan is too much of an angel.

'I'm six years old, but Rahna?'

I'm four years old!　But I'm almost five!

'Hmm, yeah. I won't go easy on you just because you're younger, okay?

..........

　Rah-chan looks dumbfounded as Kanna smiles selfishly.

''Eh?　What's going on?

'No, it's nothing!　All the way, please!

　Despite Kanna's bewilderment, Ra-chan nodded with a heartfelt joy.

　Perhaps she was surprised by Kanna's willingness to give her all, even against herself as a duchess, and that made her happy.

　Ra-chan was inevitably a step back from the people around her due to her status and age. When it comes to the game, there are many times when you have to give in.

　It's the same for me. It's doubtful that I'll be able to beat the lovely Ra-chan without mercy. I don't want to make her sad and I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

　She must have been aware of such things even at a young age.

　But the girl, Kanna, being a commoner, didn't care about that and said she would give it her all.

　I guess that made Ra-chan happy.

'Then put your arms down, please.'

　As Carla said this, Lah and Kanna placed their elbows on the cushions on the table, facing each other.

　There are cushions placed on either side of where your arms would fall, so it doesn't seem to hurt you even if you are knocked down vigorously.

''If your arm gets attached to this cushion, you will lose. Please don't dig your nails, pinch yourself or move your legs around too much.

"Yes!

　If Carla is so careful, it must mean that some of these guys have already done it.

　It was easy to imagine a match where not only the kids, but the adults did it because they didn't want to lose.

　Ra-chan and Kanna would be ready with their arms firmly crossed and Carla-san would subtly assist them in their grip.

　Then, Loretta, the maid, stands behind Ra-chan and turns her gaze towards Kanna.

　Wow, Loretta, that's not very mature. She's blatantly intimidating Kanna.

''........er, I'm distracted...''

Never mind.

Yeah, yeah?

　Kanna was unintentionally confused by Loretta's unwillingness to retreat even though she said it clearly.

　I thought that was a bad idea, and when I tried to pull Loretta away, Ra-chan gave me a ruthless word.

'Loretta, get out of my way. Go away.

Then get out of my...?

　Loretta is shocked when Ra-chan tells her once and for all.

　She's like a father who's been told that his daughter smells bad.

　She is usually pure and cute, so the shock of receiving the words of rejection is immeasurable.

　If I was treated coldly by Ra-chan like that, it would be such a shock to me that I would go on a journey of transition.

'Erinora sis, help me move Loretta,'

It's not a problem.

　It was hard to pull the stunned Loretta alone, so I let her leave with the help of sister Elinora.

　Loretta didn't resist, as if the shock from earlier hadn't left her.

''Let's go then. Lady........Go!

　The moment Carla-san let go of her arm, Rah and Kanna put their strength into it.

''Uh-uh-uh!''

W-Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-wh!

　Neither fighter is able to move his arms away from the center of the table, as both fighters are competing for the same amount of power.

　This is a good match.

　Rah or Kanna? Who will win?

'Ra-chan, go for it!

Mistress Lana, it's time to step it up!

Lady Rana, get rid of that canna!

　Me, Eric, and Thor do our best to cheer Ra-chan on as loudly as we can.

　Ra-chan bends her arms while her face turns bright red as she responds to the cheering.

　Oh, oh, this is going to work!　Let's go!

　Ra-chan's arms gradually pushed his opponent in, but Kanna was able to hold on.

'Humph!　I'm not going to lose!

　His face is a bit of a misshapen mess, but he's desperately trying to arm-wrestle, so I won't say anything.

　There's a lot of time for Kanna to endure this as Ra-chan tries to push his opponent in.

　Not much time should have passed, but it feels like a long time.

　Thirty seconds?　One minute?　How much longer has passed? If it continued any longer, Ra-chan, who had been attacking it, was at her limit.

　My fears had come true, and Ra-chan was starting to get tired as she continued to attack.

"Here it is!

　Kanna seemed to have been waiting for that to happen, and with a vigorous voice, she exerted an explosive force.

　Rah-chan, who had been targeted at the timing of her concentration and strength due to fatigue, was unable to counter it and was knocked down by her arms in a daze.

　He didn't expect that he would really be able to rip off the victory against the duchess. Even the adults who were watching around him involuntarily lost their voices.

　However, he didn't seem to care about such things and proudly shouted in victory.

''Yes!　I won!

Our winner. Kanna.

　Carla, too, was puzzled, but did her duty as a referee.

'Hmmm, what do you think?'

　Will Ra, who had a close fight but ultimately lost, be okay? Will she cry or throw a tantrum?

　While the tension in the cafeteria was high, Ra-chan had a refreshing expression on her face.

I'm losing. That's great, Kanna.

Well. Rana is younger than me and you stuck your neck out like that.

　Rah-chan's honest reaction and smile drained the venom out of her mind, and Kanna shyly praised her for it.

　That's right. There's no way Ra-chan would throw a tantrum in a game where he gave it his all, right?

　The situation is completely different from the time he was angered by Shelka in the royal capital.

　I used to treat Ra-chan like a child, but she'll grow up too.

''Ahhhh!　Khanna's bacar!　Why are you winning!

　As I am moved by the friendship between the two girls, a girl with a side-tail that looks very similar to Kanna jumps in.

　They must be twins, judging by the fact that they look exactly alike.

'Hey Hannah, why aren't you happy that I won?'

Because he's a nobleman.　And a duchess!　You can't win!

"...what?　Really?　Is Lord Rana an aristocrat?

'You can see that in your beautiful clothes!

'Eeeeeeeeee!'

　Oh, apparently it wasn't boldness, it was just a stupid boy.

'Uh, um, Lady Rana...'

'I'm fine with Lana. Don't worry about it.

What? Really?

'Care a bit more about the canna!

　Hanna plunged into Kanna, who was easily spoiled by Ra's nostalgia.

　It was a quiet scene in the cafeteria, but the smiling girls' conversation made the atmosphere more relaxed.