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I’m right here in Kyoto, I’d hate to just leave while missing out on sightseeing. I want to see as much as I can. The issue would definitely be time. Once it’s past noon, I probably won’t be able to tour much. What should I do?

And then I really was discharged after a simple health inspection. And now my desire to sightsee has further increased. The cause? Hospital food. Why should I have to eat hospital food when I come here for a field trip? I’m definitely eating something good.

「Sorry for the ruckus.」
「It’s fine as long as you’re doing well. The other students are worried as well, so show them that you’re fine and healthy.」

The teacher who came was Mr. Kondou. Originally, some other teacher was assigned to come but since I woke up, my class adviser came instead. However, this is a problem. If I’m caught here, I’ll definitely be dragged along as written in the itinerary. Current time is a bit past 11 o’clock.

「Teacher. Is independent touring allowed?」
「Of course not, fool. I understand how you feel, but restrain yourself.」

Knew it. They can’t just leave one student alone and move with all the others. Having a guardian would be necessary. Right, as long as there’s a guardian, it’s not a problem. All that’s left is to gain the academy’s permission.

「I’ll consult with the principal.」
「Stop it. I know you know his weakness. He’ll definitely grant you permission.」

It’s exactly why I’m doing this. I’ll even prepare a proper compensation for him. While waiting for the inspection, I was bored so I thought of some plans. However, it’s impossible for me alone, I need an accomplice. Though I still need to consult with that person.

「I got the principal’s permission. However, I need to have a guardian.」
「That’s pretty fast. Actually, just when did you contact him?」

When I was away for a bit. I’ve also talked about compensation. I’ll plan a Christmas eve date for him and Shizuru. Additionally, I’ll also help him propose.

「All that’s left is a guardian. I also have an acquaintance for this.」
「Your connections are a real mystery, Kisaragi.」

Now the issue is going to be whether this acquaintance is still in Kyoto or not. I’ve confirmed that she’s here and she contacted me while I was hospitalized. However, there’s no information on where she currently is.

「Hello, Nako?」
『Kotone, right? Are you doing better?』
「I’ve been discharged with no issues. So Nako, where are you now?」
『I’m in the middle of confining Ruru at Kyoto. There’s still time before her deadline, but she won’t work on her manuscripts otherwise, this girl.』

As usual, she’s looking after Ruru. But that’s good news to hear. It’s confirmed that they’re still in Kyoto and that they’re not tight on the deadline. A friend is someone who uses and is used.

「Could you keep me company for a bit? I’m planning something interesting.」
『Is that going to be interesting for us too?』
「That’s going to be subjective. So, what’s you call?」
『I’ll join you. Can we meet at our hotel? It’ll be more convenient that way.』
「Roger that.」

Guardian acquired. With this, the problem of acting independently is resolved. All that’s left is how to meet up with the other students. For that, I guess I’ll have to rely on my bodyguards. They’ll definitely complain about it, though.

「Teacher Kondou, I’m done with my preparations.」
「I won’t comment on your unpredictability anymore. Still, I’ll have to greet your guardian, so I’ll accompany you for a while.」

Well fair enough. I’m glad you’re not questioning our relationship. Since all I can say is that Nako was a customer at the cafe. If I say she’s an old friend, then he’ll be questioning me since when. Teacher Kondou knows Kotone well, after all.

「In that case, we will be leaving Kisaragi in your hands.」
「Understood. I believe that there will be nothing to be worried about, so please be at ease.」

Nako and Teacher Kondou’s first contact ended safely. It’ll ruin everything if we let the cat out of the bag here. All that’s left is the other person. If she opens her mouth, we’ll definitely be done. Even Nako understands that.

「Ye~y! Long time no see.」
「Really. For you to collapse, that’s so out of character. Wasn’t your policy not worrying other people?」

While exchanging a high five, she suddenly mentions a policy I’ve never heard before. If that was true, I wouldn’t have ran from home during high school, would I now? To begin with, haven’t we caused a lot of trouble before ourselves?

「I never held that policy.」
「I know. It’s a real headache for people like us who get dragged into trouble.」
「You called?」
「「We didn’t.」」

Enough with the fake tears, problem child. With how small you are, the people around will get the wrong idea. She has a complex about her height yet gleefully takes full advantage of it, I don’t get her.

「You really haven’t changed since high school, Ruru.」
「I want to grow too, you know? But fate wouldn’t allow it.」
「「Sure sure.」」

Both Nako and I understand how to adequately deal with her, so we’re curt. If you carelessly spurn her, she’ll never stop and it ends in trouble. Carelessly dealing with her is really bothersome.

「Now then, let’s decide on where we’ll have lunch as we go. I’ll explain today’s plan there.」
「Understood. What about you, Ruru? I was the only one invited and you don’t really look like a guardian.」
「I’ll come even if I have to hide.」
「「Don’t do that.」」

If Ruru, who’s even better than Isami’s old man at stealth, does that, she’s seriously hard to find so it’ll be trouble. Only Nako can find her with her long-tempered intuition. Though because of that, Nako is burdened with her.

「Now then, let’s start the Kyoto tour!」
「「Wooh!」」

With the addition of a new accomplice, we leave the hotel. When I reported to Ayaka as we were looking for a place to eat, she got awfully crabby. Why did I ignore her when she got so worried and invited Nako and Ruru instead, she complained. She even called me and things got really troublesome. Still, I’m at fault here, so I honestly apologized.

Emergency Report: 13:39 o’clock. Lost visuals on protectee Kisaragi Kotone.