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Looking at the extremely familiar doorplate, Ian's thoughts suddenly returned to the past.

Room 016 is not a stranger's room.

Its owner is Ophelia.

But at this moment, she has fallen into a deep sleep because of the explosion, and she doesn't know when she will wake up.

Ian couldn't help feeling a little sad.

His relationship with her did start out dirty, but it was more than just dirty.

The man's reaction was also seen by Fujimaru Ritsuka.

She asked:

"So Ian...what's going on here?"

"nothing."

Ian took a deep breath and threw away all the thoughts he had just had.

"Let's go in."

Although Ophelia no longer lives here, the room is still kept clean.

Ian couldn't help but admire Olga Marie's ability to manage Chaldea.

Even now when the number of staff has been drastically reduced, she is still trying her best to maintain the last dignity of the organization.

but--

Ian just sighed for a short while and then shifted his attention away from it.

The most urgent task is to meet Ritsuka Fujimaru's learning needs.

"Ritsuka."

"Come and help me move some stuff."

"Oh, okay~"

According to his memory, Ian and Fujimaru Ritsuka started to organize the things in the room together.

I don’t know whether to say it’s lucky or unlucky.

Because the explosion happened so suddenly, the furnishings in the room remained the same as before Ophelia left.

Ian quickly found the things she had used to teach him.

He was somewhat relieved:

“They’re all still here… That’s great.”

"Wha, what?!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka was a little confused.

Or rather, she was completely confused from the moment she came in.

"What did you find?"

"I'll teach you how to learn magic."

"Eh——?!" Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes lit up.

"let me see!"

The red-haired girl said this, and then took the book that the man had just opened from his hands into her own.

however--

After watching for a while, Fujimaru Ritsuka showed a puzzled expression.

She pointed at the contents of the book and said with a slightly aggrieved tone:

"What is written on it?"

"..."

Although he had prepared himself mentally, Ian still felt a headache when he faced Fujimaru Ritsuka's weak "skills".

It was just like when I first came to Chaldea in a daze.

Fujimaru Ritsuka was also confused about how to learn and use magic.

She seemed to remember only superficial details.

If I encounter something a little more complicated, I will not understand it at all.

but--

Ian understood this, too.

He held Fujimaru Ritsuka's hand and said:

"fine."

"Little by little... you will definitely learn how to use magic."

"..."

Ian's words are Fujimaru Ritsuka's greatest courage.

She nodded and responded to the man's comfort: "Yeah!"

So the two of them stayed in Ophelia's room.

however--

The actual situation was more complicated than Ian had imagined.

Learning magic is something that requires a lot of talent.

Some people can master it just by looking at it without being taught.

Some people, no matter how they are taught, find it difficult to understand what they should do.

Obviously.

Ian is the former, but Ritsuka Fujimaru is not.

This is not because the girl didn't try hard.

On the contrary, in order to perform well in front of Ian, Fujimaru Ritsuka changed his previous attitude and showed his utmost concentration.

But the result was far from what she had imagined.

After a few days, her learning progress was either stagnant or going in circles.

Ian saw it and was worried.

But he knew that he could only continue teaching her patiently - and absolutely not put pressure on her.

That would cause problems.

at night.

Ian, who had trouble falling asleep, woke up - he was still thinking about Fujimaru Ritsuka.

And at this moment, the man heard a sob.

He turned around and saw that Fujimaru Ritsuka had sat up, covering his mouth with his hands and sobbing.

"Ritsuka...what's wrong with you?"

"Eh?!"

The girl didn't expect Ian to wake up at this time.

She quickly wiped the corners of her eyes and pushed the man next to her.

"What are you doing...go to sleep!"

"I'm going to take a shower!"

After saying this, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly got up and ran into the bathroom of room 016.

She closed the door, then stood in front of the mirror, looked at herself, and muttered to herself:

"Why am I so stupid?"

"I can't learn anything."

"Yeah, that's pretty stupid indeed."

The bathroom door was opened again, and Ian appeared there.

"but--"

"This is no reason to hide in the bathroom and cry."

"you……"

Looking at Ian who appeared at the door, Fujimaru Ritsuka was a little at a loss.

"Didn't I say I wanted to take a shower?"

"Why did you come in again?!"

"I know you're taking a shower." Ian smiled as if he was in control.

“But I want to wash, too.”

"Wouldn't it save more time if we were together?"

"..."

Ritsuka Fujimaru did not refute Ian's words.

Or rather, she was so sad that she couldn't refute it anymore.

Warm mist filled the bathroom.

In front of the slightly damp mirror, Ian hugged Fujimaru Ritsuka and comforted her softly:

"You feel...uncomfortable, right?"

"...Hmm." Fujimaru Ritsuka sighed, "Ian, why can't I learn it?"

"Silly, it's just that the time is too short."

Ian stroked Fujimaru Ritsuka's already wet red hair.

"It's only been a few days. How can it be so easy to learn?"

"...Are you trying to comfort me?" the girl asked.

"I am indeed trying to comfort you." Ian did not hide his purpose, "but I am also telling the truth."

"I know you want to get stronger quickly."

"but--"

"Some things can't be rushed...you have to calm down."

"I believe you can do it, it's just a matter of time."

"Really?" The encouragement from Ian gave Fujimaru Ritsuka some confidence.

"of course it's true."

There was a hint of tenderness in the man's tone - that was his most sincere confession.

"You...are the one I chose as my savior partner. Have you forgotten all this?"

"You actually still remember this!"

"Of course I remember."

Ian smiled slightly and lowered his head to kiss the girl's soft lips.

"so--"

"Don't think too much about it now...just relax a little."

Naturally, Fujimaru Ritsuka would not resist what Ian said.

She also needs some time to forget things that are too painful.