How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

Most of the students had already left, leaving only a few who were either touring the campus or, with their hormones raging, were sweating it out on the playground.

A tall woman stood inconspicuously at the school gate, discreetly observing them.

She was completely oblivious to the stares of others, happily eating a pineapple bun, rendering any attempt to conceal her presence pointless.

"That's great, I want to swing my sword with all my might too."

It was Brid.

She longed to return to the dojo and train relentlessly, to forget the unpleasantness of the day.

She wanted to ask Kelsey to go back together or go to the dungeon to grind monsters, but she declined, saying, "Sorry, I have to work."

"Working is nothing compared to a duel..."

It is said that she was staying at a relative's house, and in return, she had to help out at the coffee shop every day.

What a good kid.

"Although there were some bad guys I met today."

When Cliff and the others appeared in the class, Brid felt a strange chill.

The visitor is not good.

Seeing them makes Brid feel uncomfortable.

She had a premonition that if Cass lost a month later, they would make even more outrageous demands...

On the other hand, Brid herself did not want to lose.

Suddenly I smelled a disinfectant.

"!"

Not far away, the student with long, straight black hair made eye contact with Brid.

It's Sirocco.

When she saw people coming, Brid stuffed the bread into her mouth, her cheeks puffing out like a chipmunk.

Finally, I can embark on my journey home.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"Pfft (It's okay)."

Brid's answer was obligatory and devoid of any emotion.

The two stood one in front of the other, maintaining a distance of 5 meters.

A strange atmosphere, as if there were an invisible space separating them.

The parents at home and Sirocco's parents had an agreement.

If there's nothing urgent, I hope the children can come home together.

They met when they were 10 years old, and the days of going home with Sirocco lasted for about 3 years.

Until he graduated from junior high school.

Brid thought that once she entered high school, this twisted relationship would end.

Why is this happening?

No matter how timid or sullen Sirocco was before, or how he sighed all day long, Brid would only treat him as her neighbor.

But now Brid only feels that the distance has become difficult to control.

The difficult time finally came to an end, and the two of them arrived at the townhouse area, at their respective doorsteps.

Bridal heard the sound of Sirocco unlocking the door behind her before she left.

This kind of life will continue for the next three years...

I feel incredibly depressed.

“Bride”.

Hearing Sirocco's question, she didn't want to ignore him and appear to mind.

Feeling conflicted, Brid stopped and silently turned back.

"what do you mean?"

What comes into view is Shirlock's beautiful whorl of hair, and he is bowing at a standard 90° angle.

I apologize for what I did that upset you!

Then he straightened his back and said cheerfully:

Let's end this relationship.

10. New relationship, good younger sister

"End? End what?"

"From today onwards, we are just ordinary neighbors and acquaintances. There will be no other relationship between us."

What you want to do is your prerogative; I won't cooperate with you, and you don't need to cooperate with me.

"...You mean, neither side will interfere with the other?"

Sirocco smiled and nodded.

Brid was stunned.

For the first time, or perhaps before, but which Brid had no recollection of, she saw Sirocco's youthful and sunny smile.

"I don't care. You'd better keep your word."

Brid was the first to avoid eye contact.

Perhaps it was the invisible sixth sense developed from years of wielding a sword, or perhaps it was the nameless affection from childhood sweethearts at play.

Considering everything that has happened today, Brid can assert:

"You seem a little different today?"

"It's common for people to change a bit once they get to high school."

That shouldn't have caused such a drastic change.

Brid took a step back, assuming a fighting stance: "Is your head being parasitized by aliens?"

"Your thinking has gone too far," Sirocco said, speechless.

It's very strange that Cass and Sirocco have become so close after only knowing each other for a day.

Later, Brid also wanted to ask Cass how Sirocco knew about giving out the items.

Kokas ignored her and Korsi, leaving behind the words "We'll meet in the dungeon for training tomorrow," and went off to find Sirocco.

"By the way, you and Cass..."

Sirocco interrupted, "You feel embarrassed too, don't you, Brid?"

"?"

Sirocco said apologetically:

"You've rejected so many people, but they keep pestering you. You're neighbors, so you can't say anything too harsh."

I know you're a rigid girl.

We will definitely keep our promises and see them through to the end.

Ultimately, our parents stopped caring when we got out of school. We're high school students now, so we can decide for ourselves what to do.

Let's just forget about the childhood promise; it's a burden for both of us.

"Huh? Wait, what... what did you say..."

Brid was somewhat confused.

Sirocco waved his hand, ending the conversation on his own, and closed the courtyard gate.

The invisible shackles that had bound them for years have come to an end.

Brid felt strange.

I didn't feel uncomfortable. If I really believe what Sirocco said, we'll be just ordinary neighbors from now on.

She felt very relaxed.

However, there were things that Brid had to be concerned about.

My childhood sweetheart's behavior today is simply bizarre.

Shouting in class.

Unusual help.

Moreover, was he really just unlucky to run into Cass?

He seemed nonchalant at the time, so Brid didn't pay any attention.