Is it wrong to say that I’m almost used to heading ‘home’ to the Wat manor? Am I getting too used to staying there? It is the only pce I have slept at sining to this world, so it does feel a little like home. The guild medbay doesn’t t. I wasn’t sleeping, I assed out. But then the big question bees, is it fine for me to stay there? I think it is, but I should probably ask Christina about it. Am I abusing their hospitality?

  Well, I’ll worry about it after I ask about it from Christina. If she says I am, I always live at an inn for a while, or even buy a house once I get the money for the wyverns. sidering that a burrito that is basically a full meal costs a copper , I would guess that a night at an inn would not cost any more than a small silver. It could even be something like two or three copper.

  With those thoughts, I made it to the Wat manor. The guard just let me in again. I decided to hand the st burrito I had to him, as a full meal would likely be oable soon. He was trying to refuse it, but did accept it after I told him I would throw it away if he didn’t take it. Good. I didn’t waste any food. The food police would be proud. Or perhaps not.

  “Wele back, Lord Brian. Did you have a fruitful day?” Nicole weled me at the door. She has to have a sixth sense for this. Or is there a button they press at the gate that arms the butler, or in this case Nicole, about a guest arriving. I’ll go with the sed one for now. I guess it could also be magic. Magic expins everything.

  “Hello Nicole.” I greeted her. “I achieved everything I wao for the day, so I think it would t as fruitful.”

  What a strange saying. Fruitful day. Where does it e from? From people that collect fruit for a living?

  “That’s good to hear. Dinner is not quite ready yet, but if you want something to eat immediately, I have something prepared if you want.” Nicole offered.

  “No thank you. I wait.” I told her. I did eat plenty today.

  “As you wish. Is there anything else you need?” She asked.

  “For now, not really. I’ll be heading to my room, if that’s fine.” I told her.

  “That’s fine. I’ll e get you when dinner is ready.” Nicole said a me inside.

  I hadn’t been in my room for long when there was a knock at the door. Is dinner ready this quickly? There is no way, right. Nicole would have just told me to head to the dining room if that were the case.

  Another knock. This time a little louder.

  “e in.” I told the knocker.

  “Brian.” Alice called out as she entered. “I did it. Give me a reward.”

  “Did what now?” Why is she ing onto me? “Oh, a spell, right? You already learned a new one?”

  “Yes. Mana was able to teach me better with that book, so I learned a new spell. And you promised me a reward if I did.” Alice pressured. She grabbed my hand and was holding on tight, probably not pnning oing go until I gave her the reward. I do have one for you, but I think it wait until I see her cast the spell.

  “Well done, Alice. I holy was expeg it to take a little longer.” I told her.

  “...Does that mean you don’t have a reward for me?” She asked, seeming a little down.

  “I do have something, but I want to see the spell before I give it to you.” I told Alice.

  “The’s go do it right now!” She was ready t me outside.

  “No, we won’t. It wait until tomorrow.” I told her.

  “...you’re no fun…” Alice said quietly.

  “Then I guess we call off our outing for tomorrow.” I joked back.

  “NO!” She immediately yelled out. “You ’t do that!”

  CRASH

  The door to the room was flung open.

  “What are you doing!?” A maid burst in. Could you not sm the door when you do? I’m holy worried that you’ll break it.

  Alice let go of my hand and seemed flustered that she was caught holding it.

  …

  Well, this is awkward. I think Jenna thought I was doing something bad but holy, I’m just the victim of a hand-holding-attack. I guess what Alice said just before Jenna came in did sound a little… questionable.

  “...So Brian, could you tell me what led to my Lady screaming like that?” Jenna asked.

  “She was a little aggressive and I threateo call off our date for tomorrow.” I answered holy with an almost cold tone.

  “D-date?” Alice muttered.

  “So it was Alice that initiated the tact?” Jenna firmed.

  “Why do you say it like that? But yes, Alice came into this room and grabbed my hand.” I told Jenna. You should know these things already. This is not the first time Alice has e into my room.

  “I see… Thank you for the information.” She said as she moved to leave the room.

  She quickly checked on the door she smmed and seemingly deemed it to be fine, before leaving the room and closing the door.

  …

  “...Oh no.” Alice seemed to realize something. “She is going to tell mom.”

  “Is that bad?” I asked.

  “She might tell me I ’t go out with you tomorrow.” Aliswered.

  “I doubt that. If memory serves, she tried having me marry you when she learned I have the system support. I think she would wele development like this.” I told Alice.

  “...Did she? I don’t remember that.” Alice said. “But if she won’t oppose our date, it won’t matter.”

  Now even Alice is calling it a date. I guess it would be one. My first date with Alice. If you don’t t the one we had on the day of the wyvern attack. I’ll say it doesn’t t, or that it t’s as a failed date. It was so rudely interrupted. I hope our dates aren’t cursed to always be cut short. I guess we’ll find out tomorrow.

  “Oh yeah, Alice, ell did you learn?” I asked. She did e here to tell me she learned one.

  “...I’ll show you tomorrow.” She answered. “If yoing to make me wait, you'll have to as well.” She teased.

  “Then I’ll find out tomorrow.” I told her. I’m in no rush.

  “You're a bully.”

  “Why? What did I do?” I asked.

  “I wanted you to beg for me to tell you. You ruined everything.” Alipined.

  “Or you just wao get your carrot sooner. You are so opposite to Lucia in that way.” I told her.

  “Are you cheating on me? With that vampire girl.” Alice asked.

  “I ’t cheat on you if we are not in a retionship.” I answered.

  “I slept with you, so you are mine.” Alice argued.

  “And then you get scared when someone sees you holding my hand. Pick a ne and stay in it.” I told her.

  “What does that mean?”

  “It means that either be the doting girlfriend all the time, including when people are watg, o back to being the shy girl that doesn’t know how to express her feelings.” I told her.

  “...Does that mean I be yirlfriend?” Alice asked.

  … How do I ahat. She is a cute girl, but she is also a little too young for me to feel right with this. She ’t be hteen, so I’m just afraid the police will e and throw me in jail. Well I guess there are no poli this world, but the town’s guard basically does that job.

  And even if that wasn’t an issue, it’s only been a week since Laura broke up with me. I’m not sure I’m ready to go into the dating se this quickly. Casual outings are ohing, but full on dates. I’m not sure I’m ready yet.

  “Answer me!” Alice demanded.

  “I’m sorry, but I ’t. Not yet.” I told her hanging my head down. I don’t want to reject her like this, as I’m sure this is her first love fession.

  “Why?” Alice asked on the verge of tears. “Do you really love Lucia that much? Then go marry her.”

  “It’s not that.” I argued.

  “Then what is it?” Alice asked.

  “I ’t… I don’t want to talk about it. It’s personal.” And it would reveal the o I have been keeping. The fact that I’m from another world.

  “...Fine.” Alice said ahe room. I think I saw some tears in her eyes. Now I really o apologize to her and the pendant will end up being an apology gift.

  I was still thinking about what to do with Alice, when Nicole came to get me for dinner. I followed her to the dining room.

  I guess I should talk to Christina about the Alice situation. I was going to talk to her about staying here as well, so I guess I do both at the same time.