"──So I've decided to go abroad for a short time."
As soon as I came home, I told everyone about my study abroad.
Then…
"Yes! Yes, yes, yes, I'm going too!"
"Eeehh?!"
Lexia-san raised her hand energetically and said that.
Then Luna spoke up with a surprised look on her face.
"What are you talking about…?"
"But I'm curious about the other countries on this Earth!"
"That's true, but didn't you hear what he said? It's only Yuuya and Kaori."
"Eehh! Not fair, not fair! I want to go too!"
"Stop being so selfish, Princess!"
"U-um…"
As the usual exchange between the two of them unfolded, I'm confused when my sleeve was suddenly pulled out of my clothes.
"Hmm? Yuti?"
"Question. You won't be home for a whole month?"
"What? That's right! I can't allow Yuuya-sama to be away!"
"What are you to Yuuya…?"
"I'm his wife!"
"No!"
"Well, I have transfer magic, so I can come here anytime."
Before, there were a lot of things to worry about, like Night and the others' food, but now that Meiko was also taking care of them, I didn't have to worry about their meals.
But it was also true that I feel more at home at home, so I planned to visit regularly.
"Then that's even more reason for us to go!"
"Well, you see, Lexia-san and the others have their normal school classes…"
I didn't know how much of a time difference between the country I was going to and Japan, but it was definitely going to be a problem for Lexia-san and the others.
Lexia-san sulked when I told her this.
"Mmm…"
"Lexia-sama, I may not be able to take Master's place, but I will take care of you with all my heart, okay?"
Then Meiko spoke to Lexia-san in this way.
"It's true that Meiko is a pleasant person to be around, but that's a different matter!"
"However, I think it would still be difficult for you to follow Master…"
"I'm sorry."
"What! Doesn't Luna miss Yuuya-sama even after he's gone?"
"Hmph. Unlike you, I am a reasonable person. I won't do anything to cause Yuuya any trouble."
"Kiii! What does that mean?"
"Oh…"
It started again…
Well, I knew that this kind of exchange was just the two of them playing around, so I didn't really stop them…
Just as I was thinking about that, Saara-san suddenly raised her hand.
"Um, can I ask you something?"
"Saara-san?"
While I was wondering what she was going to say, Saara-san continued.
"Would you take me with you?"
"Eh?"
I froze at the unexpected words.
Lexia-san reacted immediately.
"No way! We'll put up with it too!"
"No, but Saara doesn't go to school like the rest of us, does she…?"
"What? That's different!"
That's right, right now Saara-san was recovering at my house, so there were no special errands for her to do, like going to school.
But…
"Um, why do you want to come with me?"
When I said this, Saara-san looked right at me.
"I heard from Lexia-san and the others that you, Yuuya-san, are always getting into all kinds of trouble…"
"Lexia-san…?
"D-did I say that?"
It's not that I like getting into trouble, but…
"W-well, it's not that far off the mark…"
"That's why."
"Eh?"
Then Saara-san looked at me with a serious expression.
"I have a mission to defeat the Gods of Earth. But they are hiding cleverly and not showing themselves. Even when I was resting in this house, I searched for their presence, but I couldn't find them. However, I thought that if I acted together with Yuuya-san, who has been involved in various cases, they might show themselves."
"Eehh…"
W-what was this? It's not convincing, but it's strangely persuasive…!
Still, to be told something like that out of the blue…
"Please, I beg you."
To add to my confusion, Saara-san bowed her head sincerely.
Ugh… It's hard to refuse her when she's gone through all this trouble.
I knew this was more important to Saara-san than anything else.
I thought about it for a while, but finally, I sighed.
"Hahh… I understand. But I don't think we can be together all the time, you know?"
"Ah… thank you!"
When I agreed, Saara-san's eyes lit up, and she bowed again.
Lexia-san watched our exchange and then said:
"I wish I could go with you too, Yuuya-sama…"
"You'll have to give that up. But… are you sure it's okay? Saara hasn't even been outside of Japan, has she?"
"Speaking of which…"
She had stayed inside until now because she didn't know when the divine soldiers would come back.
Then, Saara-san…
"I'll be fine."
She said this and then snapped her fingers.
The next moment, to everyone's surprise, Saara-san's figure disappeared!
"Eehh?!"
"Astonished. She disappeared?"
I could definitely feel her presence, but I couldn't see her.
Everyone was surprised by this, but then we heard the sound of a finger-snapping again, and Saara-san's figure appeared.
"Thanks to my recovery, my 'star power' has recovered to the point where I can do things like this. So I'm thinking of hiding my presence and doing my activities over there."
"I-I see…"
"Indeed, if you can't be seen, you don't have to worry about being found out if you make a mistake…"
As Luna said, if she were active in the usual way, any mistakes she made would be obvious, but if she remained invisible in this way, even if she acted a little recklessly, there would be no need to worry about her presence being noticed by others.
In any case, it seemed that there would be no problem with Saara-san operating in a foreign country.
"Then, as soon as I arrive, I'll come and meet you with transfer magic."
"Thank you!"
And so it was decided that Saara-san would accompany me on my study abroad.
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At the time when the story of studying abroad was progressing.
A young man dressed in some kind of futuristic outfit was walking around the city.
"H-hey, look at that boy…"
"Is that cosplay?"
"He looks so good…"
The young man, who was staring blankly, noticed the reactions of those around him and raised an eyebrow.
"…Oh no, I should have done some research on the clothes of this era. Besides, I have to conserve my energy, so I can't activate my stealth function… I need to find my great-great-grandfather soon…"
The young man touched the sword wrapped in bandages that he carried on his back.
Then he closed his eyes as if to concentrate his mind.
"What is he doing…?"
"I-I don't know…"
"Is he pretending to be someone else in the middle of a city like this…'"
From the perspective of the onlookers, the young man's actions were nothing but strange.
However, the young man himself was completely serious and had no time to worry about his surroundings.
Then, the sword the young man was carrying began to tremble.
Only the young man was aware of the resonant sound that the sword emitted at that moment.
"…Is it over there?"
That's right, the young man was looking for a deep place with the sword on his back.
This young man, a human from the future, had come to this world in the past to save his own world.
This was because the person with the "ability" to foresee the future instructed him to find his great-great-grandfather, who had a connection to the sword the young man was carrying.
And it was this great-great-grandfather who would save the young man's future.
Therefore, it was imperative for the young man to find his great-great-grandfather in this past world.
"I'd better hurry…"
Thus, the young man, searching for the direction to his destination, continued to walk forward, oblivious to the stares of the people around him.
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The day after I was offered the chance to study abroad.
I was talking to my classmates during the break when the topic of yesterday came up.
"Hey, what was the call about yesterday?"
"Um… I was asked if I wanted to study abroad."
"Study abroad?!"
"Eh, Yuuya-kun, you're going abroad?!"
Everyone seemed to have no idea what was going on and were very surprised.
Well, I'm surprised myself, so I guess everyone else would be too…
"B-by the way, how long…?"
"About a month, I think."
When I answered like that, they looked relieved.
"A month, huh? Well, that's…"
"That's great, isn't it, Kaede?"
"Ri-Rin-chan!?"
Then Rin, who had a somewhat suggestive smile on her face, looked at Kaede.
"By the way, are you going to accept the offer?"
"Yes, it's a great opportunity."
"B-but, suddenly studying abroad… what happened?"
"I don't know. To be honest, I don't really understand either."
"You're invited to study abroad even though you don't understand it very well…"
Rin looked at me with a stern expression.
I was told that I was chosen because I contribute to this school and am used to living with foreigners…or rather, people from another world, like Lexia-san…but is that really true?
I don't really feel like I've contributed to the school, and the circumstances surrounding Lexia-san and the others are pretty special, too…
So, I didn't really understand why I was chosen.
"Anyway, Yuuya's going to study abroad, right?"
"When are you leaving?"
"In about a week?"
"Eh, that soon!"
Yes, it was quite sudden that I was going to study abroad.
Apparently, they want me to come over as soon as possible. Right?
I don't know why, but since they want me to come over soon, I guess I have to go along with it.
Then, as if he had just thought of something, he stood up.
"That's it! Let's have a farewell party for Yuuya!"
While I was surprised by the sudden suggestion, Ryo's words made Rin and the others stand up.
"T-that's a good idea."
"Ryo-kun, that's a great idea!"
"W-when are we going to do it?"
"Well, it's the day I got the idea, so it's a good day! It's today!"
"That's sudden… but I'm free today anyway."
"I'm free too! Since it's a good opportunity, why don't we invite Yukine-chan and Akira-kun?"
The farewell party has already been arranged, but I feel bad asking them to do it for me.
"Eh, it's okay! I'll be back in a month anyway…"
I tell them, but Ryo puts his arm around my shoulders.
"Don't be like that! I mean, it's a farewell party, but we want to have some fun too!"
Ryo said with his usual refreshing smile.
"So let's go out and have some fun after school today!"
"Oohh!"
And so I ended up hanging out with Ryo and the others before I left for my study abroad trip.