Volume 4 Chapter 5 Seirei And Shouou, Having A Talk
"Seirei-kun, I think you should sit here."
Shouou entered the room and suggested a chair to Seirei.
"You're already a grown woman, so we should treat you accordingly."
"Ah, yes."
Seirei obediently sat down in the chair.
"Well then, I'll sit over here..."
Shouou sat down on the bed.
Then, she patted the space next to her.
"Tenhou, you should sit here. We're going to ask Seirei-kun for a favor, so it's better if we sit together."
"Ah, yes. Shikei."
I sat next to Shouou.
It felt a bit strange.
I usually sit next to Seirei, but now I was sitting next to Shouou.
In front of us was the elegantly dressed Seirei.
For some reason, she was staring at us with intense eyes.
"Um... Kaou-sama. If I sit over there..."
"That's not good. If your nice outfit gets wrinkled, it would be disrespectful to Tenhou's mother."
"...Yes."
Seirei nodded as if she understood.
"So, the favor I want to ask Seirei is about guidance."
I started to speak.
──In the battle in the northern land, I got a small injury in my meridian.
──To heal it quickly, I need to learn the secret of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
──The 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' has more secret teachings, and I want Seirei to join when we do it.
I told Seirei about this.
"I understand. I will participate in the guidance."
Seirei answered immediately.
"When is it? Is it now? I can start right away!"
"Not right now. We need to set a schedule with Master Raikou first."
I stood up and gently stroked Seirei's hair.
"Thank you, Seirei. I'll let you know when we have a plan."
"Y-yes. Brother."
"I agree with Tenhou. Seirei-kun is already a grown woman. We can't let her act on a whim. We should make a proper plan and stick to it."
That was Shouou speaking.
"Seirei-kun has her own responsibilities. We should keep her out of our issues as much as possible."
"With all due respect, Kaou-sama, that's not right."
"What do you mean?"
"I have my own priorities."
"Priorities?"
"Certainly, the social duties of the Kou family are important to me. But I have things that are even more important to me, things I want to cherish with all my heart. When it comes to 'work' and 'passion,' it's natural to prioritize passion."
"But Seirei-kun is already a grown woman, right?"
"I think being an adult means knowing what is important to you."
Seirei looked straight back at Shouou.
"I know what is important to me. I won't hesitate."
"I see... I must have underestimated you, Seirei-kun."
"Kaou-sama, you are someone I cannot let my guard down around."
"I have something I want to tell you, Seirei-kun."
"Please, go ahead."
"Actually, in Souma Country, there is a custom to block any extra gaps in rooms. If there are gaps, bad things might come in through them. So, it's better to seal off gaps that are hard to notice. That's why I plan to bring a protective cloth to cover the space under Tenhou's bed."
"Is that so?"
"If that happens, what will you do?"
"I will master the 'Beast Body Guidance' form of the cat. If something can get in even with the protective cloth, it will prove that it is not an evil spirit."
"I see how it is."
"Then, to make sure nothing bad gets in, I will protect big brother. I may not be good at martial arts, but I can provide guidance. With good 'Ki' energy, I will keep him safe."
"...As expected of you, Seirei-kun."
"Thank you, Kaou-sama, for thinking about my brother."
"Disciples are like family, after all."
"Thank you. I appreciate you taking care of my family."
"No, no, haha."
"Not at all."
...What is this?
It feels like the air between Seirei and Shouou is tense...
Anyway, the conversation has come to a conclusion.
Seirei decided to help with the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
Work is important, but finding purpose in life is even more important... though, I don't need to be her purpose.
Seirei won't be like in the game world anymore.
For me, it's enough if Seirei finds her own happiness.
Someday, I'll tell Seirei that.
If Seirei aims for her own happiness, I'll help her by any means... so that Seirei will be happy.
"Well then, Seirei. I'll let you know when the schedule for the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' is set."
When I get back to the dorm, I'll consult with Master Raikou and Shuu-sensei.
Since it's those 2, they should prepare everything right away.
"Until then, let's do the regular 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.' It'll also be a good review."
"Yes! Brother!"
"Wait, Tenhou. Since we're at it, shouldn't we check our positions for when we do the ultimate secret technique?"
Suddenly, Shouou said that.
"The ultimate secret technique for 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' has Tenhou in the center, and me in the south, right? I want to confirm what the actual positions will be when we try it."
"That's true... it might be necessary."
The secret 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' is done with 4 people positioned east, west, south, and north.
There's space in the center, so it's easy to move.
But, the ultimate secret technique will involve 5 people.
I take the center position, which makes the space for moving narrower.
It might be better to understand our positions in advance to avoid bumping into each other.
"I also agree with Kaou-sama's opinion."
Seirei raised her hand.
"As someone on the west side, I want to know how many steps I can take before bumping into my brother and how to move without touching him!"
"Got it. Then let's just check our positions."
"Yes, brother!"
"Understood, Tenhou."
So, Seirei, Shouou, and I decided to confirm our positions when we perform the secret technique 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
And then──
"In reality, we do this with our eyes closed, right? I'll try it... Oh, I'm sorry. Brother, I bumped into you!"
"It's okay, Seirei."
"Sorry, Tenhou. I miscounted my steps... Wait, why are you dodging!?"
"I just wanted to avoid bumping into you."
"I see. Then next, I'll try not to let you sense my presence!"
"That's not the kind of practice we're doing, is it!?"
──We ended up having a strangely tense moment.
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