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So, this is my house.

It even has a small garden.

Plus it has running water and a bathroom, too.

Lucy really has good taste in houses.

While I didn't have much choice in the matter,

owning a house in the capital is a bit much for the likes of me.

I moved in five days ago, but I'm still not used to it.

Phew.

Oh, good morning.

What's more,

I'm not used to this, either.

It may have been by chance,

but I never expected to be living with an adolescent girl.

Sorry breakfast is late.

I'm not used to cooking.

Anything's fine.

Is today's menu okay with you?

What do you like to eat?

If it's edible, anything's fine.

Oh, right.

Oh, I'll wash the clothes you wore yesterday, so--

No, I'll wash them myself.

I see.

But when you do the laundry, you don't use soap,

and just soak, wring, and hang things out, don't you?

It feels like she's really keeping her distance around me.

- Um... - What is it?

Um... Is it okay if I use the privy?

You know, you ask me that every time.

This is your home too, Mewi, there's no need to be so formal.

Got it.

From now on, I won't ask for permission, then.

Permission?!

EPISODE 7

The Old Country Bumpkin Learns the Challenges of Parenting.

I've had plenty of experience dealing with kids her age at the dojo,

but living with one is totally different.

If we're gonna live together, it'll be really tough

if she's on her guard all the time.

I have to find a way to break the ice.

These skewers are really popular with young girls.

Well, Curuni and Ficelle eat them all the time,

so it's not actually a lie.

How is it?

It's hella good.

Okay. Operation "Walk, Eat, Get Along" is off to a good start.

Next up...

A theater?

Have you ever watched a play, Mewi?

Course not.

I've lived in the countryside all my life, and always wanted to see a real play.

Will you watch one with me?

Yeah, okay.

Let's go in, then.

It is because I love you

that I cannot forgive you.

I do not ask for your forgiveness

that I may continue to love you.

Seeing a play in a big theater really is worth it.

- What did you think, Mewi? - Hm...

The male lead was annoying because he was so selfish, but it was pretty good.

I thought the heroine was selfish, but you have a point.

If you enjoyed it, that's all that matters.

Yeah.

Watching that play together gave us something to talk about.

Continuing like this might just bring us closer.

You don't have to come with me, you know.

Hey, don't be like that.

As your guardian, I need to reach out to the school, too.

And it's not like I'm not interested in the Magic Institute.

Oh, so this is the school gate.

Big, isn't it?

Yeah...

First off, we have to find the staff room.

Are you a possible transfer student and their parent?

Yes, that's right.

I'm Kinera Fine.

I'm a teacher here at the Magic Institute.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Beryl Gardenant.

This is Mewi.

Hello.

Would you like me to show you where to go?

That would be a big help.

The school is so impressive,

we're quite overwhelmed and aren't quite sure where to go.

Th... Thank you for your help.

Mewi's freezing up.

That's kinda cute.

There's no need to be so nervous.

Please, come this way.

So, the windows are all made of glass, huh?

It really is the best educational institute in the land.

So, who introduced our institute to you?

Right.

Lu... Commander Diamond of the Magic Corps recommended it.

Oh, you were personally invited by the school principal herself!

Good morning, Ms. Kinera.

Good morning.

Everyone is so polite.

These children may end up as the country's leading wizards,

so manners are also incorporated into the curriculum.

I wonder if Mewi will fit in here.

It might take time.

A letter of recommendation from the principal

exempts you from taking the aptitude test.

That's lucky, hey, Mewi.

Oh... yeah.

So, Mewi, have you decided on your magic major?

Magic major?

There are several different magic systems,

and most wizards have their own strengths and weaknesses.

I can only produce flames.

If that's the case, offensive magic might be a good fit for you.

Offensive...?

Sorry, I know nothing at all about magic.

Let me explain.

The five systems of magic are offensive magic,

defensive magic,

healing magic,

enhancing magic,

and lifestyle magic.

Producing flames is a type of offensive magic.

I see.

Oh, and also,

please decide if you want to stay in the school dormitory or not.

There's a dormitory?

Yes, not only do students from rural areas,

but also many students from nearby areas live there.

Would you like to see it?

Oh, uh, yes...

The students are taking lessons now, so no one is here.

It's so clean and spacious.

This is the dining hall.

We provide three meals a day,

and each is nutritionally balanced.

Students take turns using the bath, so there's not much time to relax.

This room is currently vacant, but it's fully furnished.

That dormitory was amazing, wasn't it?

Yeah.

Why don't we get lunch back in the Central District and then head home?

If they have such a nice dormitory, she should live there.

But then again,

would Mewi be able to adjust to living with other kids?

Maybe living with me for a while would be better for her...

What do you feel like eating?

Anything's fine.

Hm. Is this attitude gonna go over well with kids her own age?

Hang on, maybe she's just like this with old guys like me.

A sausage specialty place.

Is here okay?

Yeah.

It's full. Let's try somewhere else.

- Master! - Huh?

Oh, Surena. Fancy running into you.

If you don't mind, how about sharing a table with me?

That would be great, thanks.

It's a bit late, but thanks

for the new sword.

It's a mighty fine blade.

I just did what needed doing.

So, Master... who's the girl?

Hm, where should I start?

I'm sure that the situation is complicated, but...

For starters, this is Mewi.

Hi.

I'm Surena Lysandra.

The Master and I go way back.

To make a long story short, I'm Mewi's guardian

and we're living together.

Is it really that much of a surprise?

Excuse me.

I mean, it's really not my place to interfere, so...

Sorry for the wait.

Let's eat, Mewi.

Yeah.

Surena, how's work going lately?

There are lots of monster hunts near the capital this time of year.

Do some monsters appear more often depending on the season?

No. It's because there's a delegation from Sphenedyardvania visiting soon.

A delegation?

You didn't know?

It's an annual meeting between allies.

The Guild is asked to hunt monsters in the area

as part of the efforts to improve public safety during that time.

So, even adventurers have ties to their country, huh?

That was some good sausage.

You go on home, Mewi. I'm gonna stop by the Order's headquarters.

Yeah, okay.

Oh, yeah.

Mewi will be attending the Magic Institute.

Maybe you could give her a pep talk, Surena.

Oh, so you have magic skills.

At the Magic Institute, you're up against the best of the best. It's not easy.

Y... Yeah, I know.

I asked her for a pep talk, so why's she trying to terrify her?

If the Master is your guardian,

then your losing is not an option.

What kind of person do you think I am?

I know the old guy's strong.

"Old guy"?!

Hey, hey, hey.

Forgive me, I just...

Sorry.

It's just... the Master is a great man.

Yeah, I kinda got that.

Nah, I'm just your average garden-variety old guy.

If you understand, fine.

See you later, Mewi.

Yeah, see ya.

Wow... Did Mewi open up to Surena a little just then?

She has potential.

She's ill-mannered, but there's no subterfuge about her.

She'll go far.

Yeah.

And that's exactly why she needs the right environment.

But which is better for her...?

Mewi's enrolling at the Magic Institute?

Yeah. And I've been thinking

whether she should move to the dormitory, or keep living with me.

L... Living with you?!

Is it really that much of a surprise?

I was appointed her guardian, you see.

And Lucy gave me the house she used to live in.

O... Oh, I see.

The dorm's the best choice by far.

There's zero commuting time. And meals are provided too.

Fice said the dorm was a lifesaver for her.

That's true.

But I'm worried if she'll be able to adjust to living with other people.

Some might say it's best

to step out of your comfort zone and just dive right in.

Now that I think about it, she did warm up to Surena at the end.

Qué será, será, I guess.

Generally speaking,

if she wants to study at the Institute, the dormitory is the logical choice.

Just saying.

Yeah, that's true.

Logically speaking, the dormitory would be better.

You think?

You came all the way here just to ask that?

Yeah, well...

Enter.

Commander, I finished the report.

Sorry to make you come all this way.

Good evening, Master.

Good evening.

When you were at the Magic Institute, you lived in the dormitory, right Fice?

Of course. It's really convenient, so there's no reason not to live there.

Right...

- Why? - I told you before, right?

About Mewi, the girl with talent.

Beryl is her guardian.

Yes. I may end up teaching her.

We have a shortage of talented people.

We're planning on having Fice teach at the Institute.

Master, praise me.

You really are amazing, Ficelle.

I, on the other hand...

When it comes to you and Mewi,

whether she lives in the dormitory or not is--

Thanks for your time.

Was something wrong with the Master?

He's probably worrying about things he doesn't need to worry about.

As her guardian,

I thought I could be a parent figure for Mewi, who's never had a parent.

Can this be my room?

Her comment before made me so happy.

But...

Mewi really seemed drawn to that amazing dormitory.

I can't call myself a true parental figure

if I don't put Mewi's future first.

I'm home.

Old man, have you got a minute?

What is it?

There's a strange noise.

Noise?

It's coming from here.

Well, a noise from here would distract you

and you couldn't focus on reading.

Let's see.

It seems to be coming from behind the drawers.

Here we go...

A hole?

Rats?

What, it's just rats?

They're outta here, mark my words.

They're rats, just leave them.

What are you so upset about?

No! Getting bitten by one is dangerous!

What if you

get sick because of them?

I'm not that weak, you know.

I saw them every day in the Southeast District.

I'm not gonna let you live like that again!

Yes...! Huh?

What the...

If they won't get out, I'll have to catch them!

What?!

Why, you little...!

Gotcha!

One more to go.

There you are.

This is the last one. Focus now, focus.

Not knowing how rats think, I can't read

what it's gonna do.

Damn, this thing's persistent.

You just gave me a hand?

Ouch!

I got a rat-repelling ball

from one of the nearby bar owners.

With this, we're all good.

There we go.

I'll get dinner ready, so you read a book or something.

She came to me when she heard a strange noise.

And after saying they were just rats,

she ended up helping me out.

If she can work with others like that,

then there's no need to worry about her living in the dormitory.

You hungry?

If you want to eat now, there's bread on the dining room shelf.

I'll help you with dinner.

That would be great.

Okay, could you peel the daikon for me?

To be honest, I feel a little sad.

We've finally gotten to know each other a bit, and now she'll be moving out.

But I really need to choose the best life for Mewi.

This house will be a place she can come back to

for summer vacation and New Year's.

Okay, let's eat.

Yeah.

Dinner was ready early thanks to your help.

You think?

Well, I'm planning on improving my cooking skills from now on.

Yeah.

You won't have to cook for a while, but it's a good skill for the future.

What? I'm not talking about the future.

I have to pick things up right away.

But the dormitory at the Magic Institute provides meals,

so you don't need to cook.

I'm not gonna live in the dorm. I'll commute from here.

No, no, no, hands down the dormitory would be better, yeah?

The commute would be easy, and you'd get proper meals.

You'd be living with kids around your age, too.

I told you, I'm gonna commute from here.

Why?

I don't know what it means when you say to let people spoil me.

Since you're feeding me, I want to help around the house.

Tell me what I need to do.

Even someone like me can probably be of some use to you, old man.

Besides, if there are any more rats and I'm not here,

the house would end up a mess.

Yeah, you're right.

You always ask me if there's anything in particular I want to eat.

I just want something hot.

Okay.

Then we'll make soup, and stew, and pot-au-feu.

Every day.

Quit grinning like that, it's creepy.

Oh, come on, cut me some slack on that at least.

I told you, it's creepy!

If I'm gonna eat sausages, I want them to have a snap to them.

But when old guys have a few drinks, anything's okay so long as it tastes good.

Next time : "The Old Country Bumpkin Gets Struck by a Lightning-Fast Sword."