Nozomu's POV
Invited by Irisdina-san, she and I were walking together in a section of the commercial district. Many stores were built on the street, and probably because each store was preparing for dinner soon, a good smell was beginning to drift from here and there. I can see some people on their way home, perhaps after finishing their day's work.
I had no knowledge about the land around here because I had been devoted to training in my school life so far, but Irisdina-san, who should be a young lady of a famous family, walks swiftly instead.
"E, erm, you're moving ahead without hesitation, does Irisdina-san often come to this area?"
I asked Irisdina-san, but my voice had become stiff, probably because I was strangely nervous.
It can't be helped. I can't imagine being invited to a date by the black-haired princess...
"Yea, sometimes I go out to commercial areas and civic areas with Somia. Actually, I've never been to this area, so I'm really looking forward to it."
"Hee........."
I was a little surprised. Since Arcazam is a city that each country attaches great importance to, the number of military police patrolling is large and the security is quite good. However, that is not absolute, and there are some unsafe places in commercial areas where many people from outside the city gather, and I think that people who are related to government officials and aristocrats do not come here very often.
"It's true that commercial areas are not safe, but there are many things coming there from all over the continent. Sometimes I and Somia can see things we have never seen, and I like to go around those places."
At school, she has always been a model honor student, like a sharpened knight's sword. At least no one has the image of her innocently parading through a commercial district.
"......... It's a little surprising. You didn't have the image of coming to such a messy place when you were at school."
"Isn't it exciting to walk in a place you didn't know? Well, some of the people in my household are noisy, and I'm just too stiff myself, I'll just get suffocated if I stay there."
Irisdina smiles with a happy, innocent face. Looking at that smile, my cheeks also loosened.
"And also, I know how to protect myself."
When Irisdina-san says so, she taps the handle of the rapier on her waist with a triumphant face. Well, she is one of the highest-ranked students in the school, and her ability to reach A rank is not just for show. Nozomu also got a glimpse of her ability in the battle with Rugato. At that time, her opponent had a big difference in strength, so she was defeated, but if it was the average opponent, she wouldn't be defeated. It's not often meeting thugs in this safe city with good public order.
"Alright, let's go"
I hurriedly chased after her who started walking again after saying that.
The commercial district is a place that accepts many people from outside the city, such as travelers, and various merchants that buy goods from other cities and sell their products here. There are many stalls, here and there. Little children and lovers are walking around on the paved cobblestones.
"As I thought, there are various stores here... Is that a candy seller?"
Irisdina-san found a stall selling a variety of candy crafts. On the shelves and desks, not only animals such as birds, rabbits, and cows, but also figures such as travelers, dancers, and various things that imitate lovers are made with colorful candy craft. There are many children around the store who probably live in this area.
In the back of the store, an uncle with a wide physique, who is probably the owner of the store, is making a new candy craft, and the sweet smell of melting sugar has enveloped the store.
"Hey, hey, next time make a knight's candy for me!"
"Eeh! It's my turn next! Hey uncle, I want a princess!"
The children are making a lot of noise and trying to get the shopkeeper to make their own candy.
"Please be patient. I'll make it without rushing."
The children around him were rushing and said "quickly", perhaps because they couldn't wait, and the owner of the store was struggling to make candy with the children.
At that time, the line of sight of me and the shopkeeper suddenly met.
"Aah, you guys! Give me a moment please?"
When the shopkeeper suddenly stands up, he pushes his way through the children and came here.
"Hey, can you help me a little? There are too many children. It's okay even for a moment. Of course, I'll return the favor. Can you please help me?"
"Isn't it okay? Looks like the children are about the same age as Somia, so there is no problem. How about Nozomu-kun?"
"It's okay, well, I've never made candy myself, but I can cook, so I think I can help."
"Alright !! It's bad, but I'll ask for your help."
The shopkeeper guides me into the stall, and Irisdina-san heads for the children. I'm not sure, but the candy craft itself is my first experience. I'm a little worried, but it's a great opportunity. Let's do it anyway.
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Iris' POV
I am now surrounded by children. When I asked if they would like to talk because it still takes time to make the candy, the children suddenly get into it.
"Heey, heey, Onēsan. Is Onēsan a student at that big school?"
The children started listening to me because I'm a student at Solminati. The beautiful school uniforms based on white are quite noticeable. And if they live in this city, they can't be unaware of Solminati Academy. Children may see the students of the school many times in their daily lives. As soon as they realized I'm a student at the school, the colors of the children's eyes changed.
"Aah, that's right. I'm studying a lot over there."
"Amazing! That's the school for becoming a knight ?! Then, will you become a knight in the future? You're so lucky, I want to go too!"
One boy was amazed, saying "amazing, amazing", and the eyes of the other children are shining like the boy. Perhaps the Solminati Academy is a place for children to admire.
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