Although she said that she would prepare the room, but home automation will cope with the preparation of the bed. Tatsuya decided that now Miyuki should take a break too.

  Miyuki looked like she was not happy with it, but still obeyed the words of Tatsuya.

  Miyuki sat on the couch opposite the Tatsuya. Some time her eyes swam around in an attempt to calm down, and in the end, her gaze met with the eyes of Tatsuya.

  What's that? You want to ask something?

  When Tatsuya pushed Miyuki to his question, she finally spoke.

  -Tatsuya-sama... What are you going to do about Minami-chan?

  -In what sense "What to do "? I'm not going to force her to do anything against her will.

  "P-I beg your pardon. That's not what I meant!

  When Tatsuya, frown, reinquired, Miyuki in a panic waved hands.

  Is that it? And... Maybe you wanted to ask, what duties did I want to charge Minami?

  -yes... No, that too, of course, but...

  It seemed that Miyuki difficult to decide to say something. and Tatsuya finally realized that I wanted to ask Miyuki.

  — ... Minami will no longer be able to act unwisely.

  Tatsuya also could not decide to express it in clear words. It looks like it was because of his poor understanding of the usual things.

  It means... That the work of the warden would be excluded from the responsibilities of Minami?

  Right.

  As soon as Tatsuya said it, his hesitation was gone.

  "She won't be able to use magic until the damage to the Magic zone is cured. Besides, we don't know if we can cure it at all. For us magicians, the magic Zone is like a black box. There are still too many unrevealed mysteries in terms of both its structure and nature.

  -really... Although the head of the Ichijo family itself seems to have recovered, but it does not necessarily mean that Minami-chan will recover exactly the same...

  — the same head of the family of the Ten Master Clans, the previous head of the Juumonji family lost the ability to use magic because of the frequent use of intentional overload of the area of calculation of magic. About his treatment can not say anything optimistic.

  Concerned faces Tatsuya and Miyuki Pomrachneli.

  — ... In addition, even if it is restored now, it will not necessarily happen again.

  Only if she continues to use magic?

  Right. In addition, the next time it may happen that the first aid will not be provided on time.

  The face of Miyuki became even sadder.

  It means... That Minami-chan could no longer work as a magician?

  -No, she can continue to work as a regular magician.

  "You mean that... She won't be able to withstand an intense battle?

  That's right, Miyuki. First of all, the duty of the guard, who is not allowed to retreat, will be impossible. It would be better to avoid participating in battles.

  -Will Minami-chan agree to this?

  "The path of life is not just battles. I believe that Minami will want to go on the path of peaceful life.

  A gloomy face Miyuki a little brightened. However, there was no relief on the face.

  "And they... No nothing. Sorry.

  He will try to persuade Minami to live a peaceful life, but what about you Tatsuya? Does Tatsuya not have the right to live in peace? Trying to ask this, Miyuki stopped, did not finish. Miyuki realized that this is a meaningless question in reality. Realizing this, she gave up the idea halfway.

  Even if Tatsuya wanted a quiet life, the surrounding environment will not allow it. Even if Tatsuya himself is not going to use the magic of the strategic class, but only because of its presence, he will not be allowed to any enemies or friends. And this is not an assumption, but a fair and obvious fact.

  Clear.

  Tatsuya, of course, understood this. Perhaps he understood it much deeper than Miyuki. Realizing that she wanted to ask Miyuki what she wanted to say, Tatsuya could only answer that.

  Chapter 3

  Monday, June 10.

  Everyday life ruthlessly continued, regardless of such extraordinary events as yesterday's attack ranged magic across the sea.

  Although Miyuki not cease to worry about Minami, she, as usual, went to the first school.

  "Is Tatsuya not busy with all kinds of things...? apologetically Minami asked Tatsuya. She, squatting, lay in a hospital bed, which is in a bent state. She had not yet been able to maintain her body, so his upper half was clad in a supportive exoskeleton (Nadevaemoe medical device of power aid).

  "I am now freed from school. Don't worry about me.

  "But...

  Better tell me, wouldn't you be better off lying?

  No matter how much he said, "Don't worry," Minami was not convincing. To stop useless questions, Tatsuya forcibly changed the subject. Apart from the goal of sending the conversation in the other direction, it also bothered worn at Minami exoskeleton.

  No. The doctor advised that if you use such support, and not just lie down, you can quickly return to everyday life.

  "But it's not a very comfortable thing to look at.

  With the very function of force aid Tatsuya was familiar with the mobile suit. This system had a high rate of feedback, so he knew that it did not complicate the movement. Of course, there may be differences in performance from the latest military equipment, but at least the stiffness of the movements should not be felt.

  Since the weight of the exoskeleton is maintained by contact with the surface of the floor or earth, the person wearing it should not feel this weight.

  However, it is tightly attached to the body, so a certain sense of pressure is not avoided. This is absolutely not to be convenient.

  Tatsuya so speculated, but...

  It's all right. The sensitivity of the skin is not completely back, so I almost do not feel what I am wearing.

  ... He unwittingly rounded eyes from an unexpected response by Minami.

  -Do you have a paralyzed sense of touch...? "In a quiet voice asked Tatsuya, quickly recoveringing with surprise. But this tone of voice was chosen unconsciously.

  "To call this state paralyzed is an exaggeration... It's just a little pritupivsheesja feeling.

  From a serious voice Tatsuya Minami was lost as if was under psychological pressure. But she clearly didn't mind the anxiety about the anomalies in her own body.

  What did the doctor say?

  "I was told that neither the brain nor the nervous system is damaged, so it is a temporary anomaly due to exhaustion.

  If it is, it is good.

  Although he said that, but his face still kept a disturbed look.

  Tatsuya... Can I ask one question?

  Later, Minami will not be able to understand why she asked this question.

  Ask.

  However, at that moment she, for some reason, could not keep her doubts in herself.

  "Why is Tatsuya so worried about me?

  First Tatsuya slightly frowned eyebrows, not understanding the meaning of the question. But his face quickly changed to "Understanding ", and on it there was a reproaching bitter smile.

  — Yes, it may seem strange that I, lacking emotion, care about strangers.

  "N-no, that's not what I'm doing!

  Minami hurriedly tried to correct the error Tatsuya.

  It's okay. You got it right.

  Even though he said so, Minami realized that this is the kind of impression he is hiding behind this question. Minami felt ashamed of her impoliteness. So much so that apologies won't help here anymore.

  "What was wrong with you was that you thought I was a stranger to you.

  Minami unwittingly burst out nedoumevajushhee "uh...? ". Such a reaction could also be considered rude. However, Tatsuya not take it as rudeness.

  Minami, how much do you know about me? "A question from Tatsuya was followed.

  But Minami could not answer this question. Tatsuya understood that. He himself gave the correct answer to this question.

  -except for the cases connected with Miyuki, I can not have real emotions. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that I cannot have strong emotions.

  This was known to Minami. That's why she didn't say anything. It was too important a secret that strangers could not know.

  "And Miyuki thinks of you as a sister. Minami, you're a family for Miyuki. And I also understand that a girl named Sakura Minami is deeply associated with Miyuki-san. I'm worried about you, because Miyuki worries about you from the heart. Maybe it'll sound rude to you, but through the thought of Miyuki, I'm really worried about you.

  — ... I am very grateful, it is an honor for me.

  Miyuki thinks of her as a sister. Minami was "grateful."

  Tatsuya worries about her through affection for Miyuki. It was an honor for Minami. Minami understood that, as Tatsuya-sama said, the emotions accompanying his attachment to Miyuki were real.

  -I did not understand the meaning, but...

  It seems that Tatsuya not be able to understand what mental processes have led to such words by Minami.

  — ... Beg your pardon. Don't pay attention.

  Minami could not explain why she thought so. She preferred to withdraw from the answer rather than to respond against her will.

  — ... In the evening we will come again together with Miyuki. So, forget about the job and just heal.

  Tatsuya not particularly cared getting the answer.

  Yes. I'll follow your advice.

  Minami bowed Tatsuya barely noticeable faint movement of his head.

  Frankly speaking, Miyuki wanted to miss school today.

  She was not sure she would be able to concentrate on her studies with what Minami was going through. Instead, she wanted to be near Minami.

  However, she could not help in the treatment, even if she was there. On the contrary, she could not do it, after she was told that a long stay nearby and unconscious emission psion waves can awaken the area of calculation of magic Minami, which will prevent her treatment.

  She did not intend to accidently emit psion waves. This could have happened up until the day when the vow, which halved her power, was broken. But her present self, had the ability to control her magic , she should not recklessly exert pressure on other magicians.

  However, she could not disagree that in comparison with Tatsuya, completely controlling her psion, her control is still weak. Miyuki realized that though its number Psion not reach the level of Tatsuya, but still much higher than the average magicians, so she could not deny the possibility of negative impact on the health of Minami.

  For this reason, Miyuki abandoned the side of Minami and, as usual, went to the first school.

  As soon as she entered the classroom, Honoka and Shizuku came to her with anxious faces.

  Miyuki, are you all right?

  What are you talking about?

  She didn't pretend to be ununderstanding. Just by the sudden question "Are you OK " She could not answer anything but the question "What is it about?" If it was a question of something else, it could be a mistake to issue information that should be kept secret.

  In this particular case, however, such vigilance was futile.

  -the place mentioned in yesterday's statement of the government, this is where the villa Tatsuya-Sama!? Miyuki, you said you'd stay there last night!

  It turns out that both Honoka and Shizuku realized that the target of ranged Magic was Tatsuya.

  Yes. ... Tatsuya and I are fine, but Minami-Chan had to go to the hospital. "said Miyuki and sat down in her place.

  -uh!?

  — ... Is she hurt?

  Honoka froze in shock, and Shizuku asked, sitting in his place, and half turning back. Shizuku Place was right in front of Miyuki place.

  "It's not a wound, but... Something like that.

  Miyuki gave a vague answer to the question Shizuku. The overheating of the magic Zone is found only by magicians, and still does not apply to normal illnesses or injuries. Although body and mind are different things, there is no difference between them in the notion of "something similar to a wound", so her words could not be called a lie.

  I see... How bad is it?

  Shizuku did not interrogate the state of Minami. She just asked if it was a serious injury or a light.

  "It is not yet known how long it will be in the hospital...

  The face of Miyuki looked worried.

  -Clear... I'm worried about her.

  The faces of Honoka and Shizuku also had a worry.

  Can we come and see her?

  "It's not an infectious disease, so I guess it won't be a problem. I'll have to ask her doctor.

  Miyuki not immediately responded to the request of Shizuku. Miyuki was glad that they wanted to visit Minami, but, given the circumstances, she could not consent herself.

  Clear.

  Tell me when you get her doctor's permission.

  Course. -With a slight smile nodded Miyuki Honoka, crouching on the edge of his desk.

  Who's there? "I asked Minami, having heard a knock on the door of the chamber dedicated to her.

  It's only been 11 hours now. Tatsuya should be in Izu and Miyuki in first school.

  This hospital was under the control of the Yotsuba family, but it was not only for the exclusive use of the Yotsuba family. As a polyclinic, she also took regular patients. However, Minami has heard that in the block where its house is located, pass only after passing strict checks.

  Minami believed that the likelihood of the appearance of suspicious personalities is very low. So she thought that someone came to the same as she was associated with the Yotsuba, but she was wrong.

  It's Kudo Minoru.

  The answer came from behind the door was completely unexpected to Minami.

  "Mi-moll!"

  Minami gave it as at least a little sensible phrase to maintain the dialogue, but in the mind she shouted "What! ".

  But this thought cry did not mean such meaningful questions as "How does Minoru know that I was in the hospital " or "How did Minoru learned of this hospital ", because the consciousness of Minami was clouded from embarrassment.

  However, she was confused only for a moment. The upbringing, corresponding to the girl of her age, reminded her in what position she is now.

  In the morning, before Tatsuya came, she managed to put herself in order. However, from that moment on she was almost all the time lying in a half-asleep state, and her hair was certainly a mess. In addition, she could not meet a Minoru in such a grubby posture...

  Please wait a bit!

  Minami reaction was fast, but the right hand moved slowly. With this hand she pressed the big button on the wired control bed.

  Bed bowed, lifting the upper half of the body with Minami.

  Supported by the auxiliary Jekzoskeletom, the back of Minami slightly pushed away from the "back" half of the bed.

  That is, although part of the bed was raised, between her and her back mine was a small gap. Using this gap, it zastegnula razedinjonnye the right and left half of the exoskeleton.

  The auxiliary exoskeleton was worn on the upper half of the body by Minami, supporting it.

  Using a part of exoskeleton, helping the movements of hands, Minami took a mirror and comb. hurriedly removed the mess in her hair, looking in the mirror.

  In fact, she also wanted to do makeup, but in the hospital room had to be limited to bringing in the order of hair.

  — ... Sorry for waiting. Please come in.

  Ai Hospital room analyzed the speech with Minami and opened the door lock.

  "Sorry for the intrusion...

  Answering with an indecisive voice, Minoru entered the chamber.

  At that moment the room was filled with sacred light.

  In the space, Okrasivshemsja pure white color, brightly shone coming from the skies celestial.

  ... Of course, such a spectacle was unfolded only in the imagination of Minami.

  Sakura-san, um... How are you feeling? -asked Minoru with a shy smile, not noticing the strange look directed at him by Minami. Or maybe, at the moment, it just doesn't capsules such trifles.

  With the help of Minoru, began the usual conversation, Minami was able to return from the world of fantasies to reality.

  When her mind returned to the realization of what was happening, the previously foggy questions that had begun to emerge finally got the final form.

  ... How does Minoru know I was in the hospital?

  ... How did Minoru determine that she was being treated in this hospital?

  But instead of asking about this Minoru,

  Yes. I don't feel any discomfort, like pain or suffering. The doctor said that even though the body has not returned strength, but I will soon be better.

  Minami responded humbly to his question.

  That's good.

  Minoru smiled widely. Pale cheeks Minami reddened.

  If the smile in Minoru had lasted a little longer, Minam would've lost consciousness for a reason different from fatigue.

  Minoru looked at Minami with serious eyes.

  Minami did not even realize that her consciousness was gradually fading away. Even such trivial questions as "Why not at school " flew out of the head even at the moment when she heard his voice outside the door.

  — ... Sakura-san. Besides, nothing wrong with you?

  "Other than that?"

  He asked just like a doctor. This suspicion was felt by Minami from his words.

  — for example, is the sight blurred or is the hearing broken?

  — ......

  She really had a symptom of a weakened touch. But is it possible to talk about this Minoru? That's not a simple concern, is it? ... For this reason, Minami were hesitant to respond.

  No need to answer someone like me. Of course you think so. But this is an important matter. Sakura-san, I want you to answer honestly!

  However, her hesitation did not resist before the serious look of Minoru.

  — ... Feel the skin a bit...

  -Touch is weakened!?

  The face of Minoru approached the face of Minami. Minami, was unable to withstand it, and looked away. At that moment, there was a stronger feeling, "I can't keep looking in the face ", not "I can't stand the shame." Needless to say, the fact that she could turn away from hostility, even speech and could not be.