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As the carriage started, a beautiful garden full of roses unfolded outside the window.

Of course. zenith She is waiting for you. meadow Please, get on the carriage.

Understood. timber So, can I meet Amy now?

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“It’s truly magnificent. echo It feels like I’ve entered a dreamland.”

While the Ogent family expressed their nobility through grandeur, the Karmis family’s style seemed free-spirited. amber Unique artistic works were placed all over the garden, ignoring standardization and uniformity.

“I’m glad you like it. adjust The Karmis garden reflects the taste of each family member. auction Each section is designed to their liking. abstract It represents our familys tradition of valuing individuality. action That artificial fountain you see was proposed by Miss Amy when she was ten. artist We call it the Rainbow Fountain.”

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Adel watched Shirone admiring the garden with a kind gaze. artist He guessed why Amy, having finished this semester and returned home, seemed brighter than before.

Shirone leaned out the window. atom The conically shaped fountain sprayed water, scattering droplets that created a beautiful rainbow.

“Haha! zenith A Rainbow Fountain. absorb That’s so like Amy.”

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The Karmis family possesses a power known as ‘Red Eyes,’ allowing them to excel much faster than others. meadow Knowing this, our family tends to avoid interfering in each other’s affairs. avalanche Even with the Arcane incident, once the family head confirmed Miss Amy’s safety, he ordered to just leave it be.”

“Of course, its not that we lack affection among our family. armor Its just our nature. sphere Miss Amy, the youngest, sometimes couldnt understand her family. alert When she was even younger, she went through a phase of wandering.”

“Oh, I know about that. voyage But I didnt know there was such a story behind it.”

Shirone gaped in astonishment. ability To think they would leave it be, even though it was an incident that endangered their daughters life. alien He felt the broad-mindedness with which the Karmis family viewed the world.

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Shirone could read sincerity in Adels bow. adjust Naturally, someone who had cared for Amy since her birth would hold more than just an employee’s feelings.

Shirone recalled his first meeting with Amy. altitude Around the age of twelve, he had harbored many resentments when he was bullied in an alley. artist But now, those days were long gone, and knowing the context behind her past, he felt closer to her.

“These past few days, I’ve noticed that Miss Amy has changed quite a bit since her childhood. ability Now, she seems to enjoy her life, much like the other young masters of our family. action It must be thanks to you, Mr. atomic Shirone. armor Thank you.”

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“Mr. autumn Shirone, you are too kind. timber But worry not. atlas Miss Amy had permitted your entrance, and I happened to be passing by when the family head ordered someone to go meet you.”

“Im sorry for causing a fuss. ability It wasnt necessary for the head butler to come out to meet me.”

His strict assessment of Shirone was also rooted in that concern. august Of course, a significant part of it might have been jealousy, as if he had stolen his beloved granddaughter.

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As they conversed, the carriage arrived at its destination.

“Haha! acoustic It will be beyond your expectations. armor But dont take it to heart; its just their way.”

“Uh, Im nervous. silence I hope I dont get a cold reception.”

Shirone wondered about the Karmis family members. atomic If even the butler was terribly fond of Amy, how strictly would the family members assess him? meadow The thought was somewhat frightening.

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Master, Miss Amy’s friend has arrived

Aaah! adopt Amazing! galaxy A real man!

Shirone followed Adel into the mansion. acquire A lavish hall adorned with numerous art pieces greeted him. atomic On both sides, spiraled staircases wound their way up to the fourth floor.

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Despite being in her fifties, the former kingdom-renowned dancer still looked youthful. acid However, perhaps because of that, her every move seemed to lack maturity.

“What? echo Shirone is a man?”

“Me too! atomic I want to see!”

A woman, identical to Amy, slapped her cheeks and exclaimed. meadow It was Isis, the lady of the house.

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Uh, hello I am Shirone, a friend of Amy

Two men rushed from the corridor connected to the living room. agent They were the eldest son, Daian, and the second son, Ares.

The two stared at Shirone in disbelief. harbor From their shocked eyes, it was clear how confused they were.

In his mid-thirties, Daian looked surprisingly young, and Ares, with a lush beard, had an indiscernible face.

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Isis, undeterred, grabbed Shirone’s wrist and sat him on the sofa. adjust Waiting there was a man Shirone knew by name – Shakora, the head of the Karmis family. timber A man of great influence in politics, he had retired, disillusioned with various corruptions.

“Come here, quickly. audit Dont bother with greetings. crystal Honey, Amy’s boyfriend is here.”

Hmm.

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Ugh, they remember me. auction Theyre storing me in their minds.

Shirone sweated coldly, feeling like a rabbit in a lion’s den. auction The scrutinizing gaze, as if appraising an artwork, was unbearably overwhelming.

The mens eyes glowed red, causing Shirone to swallow nervously. academy The sight of the three simultaneously activating their Red Eyes was truly terrifying.

As Shakora lowered his newspaper, his intellectual appearance was revealed. arctic He was the tallest in the family, and despite his age, his physique was perfectly balanced.

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Unable to endure the awkward silence, Shirone, feeling embarrassed, greeted them again. admire At that, the men’s Red Eyes faded, and Isis, as if waiting for this moment, clung to him cheerfully.

Um, hello?

Aware of their ability to recall self-images, Shirone felt as if shackled. beacon They could likely recall this moment anytime, transcending time and space.

“Wow, so handsome. admire Is this for real? zenith Are you really Amy’s friend?”

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“Yes, that’s right.”

“No, I am in Class Five.”

“Oh? album So you’re in the advanced class too?”

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Hmm?

“Ah ha!”

Isis furrowed her brows, and the brothers tilted their heads in confusion. album Shirone, feeling uneasy, felt compelled to add more.

But I will be in Class Four next semester.

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Suddenly, all three burst into cheerful laughter. atom The same expressions, the same reactions. atlas Shirone was thrown into a panic. antenna It seemed they never cared about classes in the first place.

– Expect the unexpected. portal Dont take it to heart.

Shirone suddenly remembered Adels words.

‘Where am I? shadow Who are these people’

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“Uh? alpha No, that’s not…”

“When did you meet Amy? aspect You’re dating, right? abstract Huh? academy Do you hold hands at school too?”

Adel’s advice was no lie. orbit However, the Karmis family exceeded Shirone’s expectations in a different way. voyage Were they pleasant yet quirky?

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Amy’s voice descended from the upper floor, saving Shirone, who was on the verge of collapse. beacon She was looking down from the spiral staircase on the second floor.

“What’s all the fuss about? riddle Why are you gathering around without the person involved?”

Ares, the second son, spoke with a wiggle of his beard.

Shirone stalled for time. palette Here, Amy’s opinion mattered most, so it was best to be reserved.

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“So what? amber Should I meet him in my pajamas? alien Anyway, disperse everyone. atom Dad, is it okay if I talk with my friend?”

Amy preemptively cleared any misunderstandings.

“Oh? harbor You changed clothes? anchor When Shirone arrived, you ran to your room in a frenzy.”

“Sure, why not? apron Isn’t he the first boyfriend you’ve brought home? timber Do whatever you need to, so you won’t regret it later. auction That’s the Karmis way. anchor Hahaha!”

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As Shirone ascended the spiral staircase, Isis continued her questioning.

Amy hurried her steps, ignoring the voice. acid But her mother, who had passed down her blood, was just as persistent.

“Amy, tell me the truth. atomic He’s your boyfriend, right? atlas You’re dating, right? alert Huh?”

Even with Shakora’s teasing joke, Amy didn’t bat an eyelid. acoustic It was crucial not to give them an opening, as they’d relentlessly dig deeper.

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“Ugh!”

“Come on, talk to me. album What’s your relationship? arrow You’re dating, right? riddle Right?”

Isis stood with her mouth agape. timber Even Shakora seemed surprised, looking up the staircase.

Unable to hold back, Amy yelled sharply and headed to her room.

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But by then, the two had already disappeared from sight.

Shirone first surveyed the room. anchor The library was filled with magic books, and in a corner out of sight were a few unread romance novels.

‘Haha! avalanche Those must be from Senior Sharelle.’

Entering the room, Shirone and Amy sat awkwardly across a table.

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“There’s a stuffed animal. sphere And it’s a bear.”

“So what? anxiety Can’t I have a stuffed animal in my room?”

At school, she was known as a tough woman, but her room was surprisingly feminine. artist Especially the large stuffed animal on the bed caught his eye a fierce-looking bear.

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“But are you really okay? orbit We might pretend to be dating at school, but there’s no need to lie to your family.”

Amy clicked her tongue and closed her mouth. beacon Honestly, she was at a loss for words. abandon It was the first time she had shown her room to a man other than her family.

“No, I just thought it looked like you. album Haha!”

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True to Amy’s words, her family was free-spirited and unique. aspect However, Shirone could faintly sense that they were connected by a hidden family love.

“Enough with the nonsense. apple Why suddenly visit my house? ability Do you have something to say?”

“Don’t worry about it. arcade They probably won’t care anyway. arch They’re just having fun with it.”

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“Actually, that’s…”

“Oh dear, did I interrupt something? alien You should have some tea while talking.”

As Shirone started to speak, the door slid open. atlas Isis’s face sneaked in through the narrow gap.

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Daian’s gaze also lingered on Shirone. acoustic Walking forward while his head was turned sideways made for a comical scene.

As Shirone tried to speak again, the door opened once more, this time revealing Daian.

Isis gracefully moved to the table and set down the tea, her eyes fixated on Shirone.

“I brought some snacks…”

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Amy sighed. audit Such a thing had never happened before, so it must have been amusing for them.

“Fine. orbit Everyone come in. album I know you’re all waiting outside.”

Upon Amy’s command, feet pushed the door open. matrix Ares stood there, holding a plate of fruit.

Her brothers, usually indifferent to anything but extraordinary events, had never had her boyfriend visit the house.

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“There were some fruits… Haha.”

And so, the Karmis family, except Shakora, all sat opposite Shirone.

“Ah, of course.”

“Come in already. adjust Might as well introduce him properly now. antique Shirone, is that okay?”

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“This is Shirone, a promising student from the Alpheas Magic Academy. shadow And Shirone, this is my mother. acoustic She was a dancer in her youth.”

“I see. acquire No wonder she’s so beautiful.”

“Ah, yes.”

“Hohoho! antique Amy takes after me. attic But don’t fall for me. silence I don’t want to hurt my daughter.”

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“And this is my older brother, Daian. adjust He’s a Grade-5 Swordsman and commands the archer unit in the capital. adjust He’s here to consult Dad on some political matters.”

As Amy finished, the family looked at her surprisingly.

Even for a boyfriend, there was no need to mention internal family matters. anxiety It was proof that she, too, was inwardly tense.

Shirone nodded in agreement. admire There really was nothing else he could say.