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Until eventually every child is happily enjoying the chain ride.

Julie didn’t come to Ellen.

“What does Mr. Oh like?”

“It’s coffee.”

“What is coffee?”

“I guess you could explain it as the water of life…”

“… Huh?”

Julie sometimes tilted her head in confusion at Luke’s words.

I didn’t think about leaving because I was enjoying talking to Dorandoran.

The problem is that Luke doesn’t seem to particularly dislike it.

If you want someone to sit on your lap, just make Elin sit on it.

I am confident that it will fit in my arms… .

“Ugh… .”

Of course, Luke didn’t sit Julie down on his lap because he wanted to.

I also know that it’s funny to feel this way toward a young child.

But what can we do?

I’m jealous!

Ellen glared at Luke instead of the innocent Julie.

In fact, Luke was also not without sin.

Shouldn’t emotions be directed towards someone?

“Be prepared for the night, teacher.”

“Huh? Why are you suddenly scaring me?”

Luke’s hair stood on end at those creepy words.

When I was wondering how many barriers I should cast tonight to stop Elin.

Squeak.

The front door opened.

“I’m sorry I’m late. I’m sorry I was rude to you.”

As if a soft halo was shining.

An old man with a warm impression.

“Director!”

“Here’s a new sister!”

“Princess!”

The children who had been scattered ran to the director and chattered away.

“Hehehe. Speak one by one.”

“You’re here, Director.”

A smile appeared on Anne’s lips.

Not the evil smile you make before beating someone up.

It was a gentle smile I was seeing for the first time.

I knew it the moment I saw it.

Ah, he was like a father to Anne.

“A late introduction. My name is Kraton, the director of the orphanage.”

“Elin Bertain, the small pillar in charge of the center of the empire.”

“A distinguished guest is visiting, but I am the last one to arrive… I will gladly accept any severe punishment.”

A serious expression, as if he would gladly accept being burned at the stake.

“That’s okay, you don’t have to do that.”

A flustered Elin waved her hand.

“Are you going to scare the princess as soon as you get here?”

“Hmm? I didn’t mean to do that.”

“So why were you late?”

Craton chuckled as Anne tapped him on the shoulder.

“You can’t welcome guests empty-handed, right? I got some meat from the church.”

“Meat?”

“Meat?!”

“Meat!!”

The children who had been listening quietly stood up one by one like meerkats.

“Are you eating meat today?”

“Okay. Let’s have a party.”

“Wow! Meat party!”

The children cheered and shouted, “Meat party! Meat party!” as if they had made a promise.

“It may be small, but please enjoy it, Your Highness.”

“That’s right. It’s literally going to be simple. Since you’re here, eat some before you go.”

“It’s okay. I followed you.”

Ellen had no intention of complaining.

If you think about it, wasn’t it just me interrupting Anne’s vacation?

Rather, you should be grateful that they treated you well.

“This is cheap meat purchased in bulk, so it may not suit your taste… Please forgive my rudeness.”

Craton bowed his head as if he had made a great mistake.

Of course, Craton wouldn’t have known.

“You really don’t have to worry about it.”

Having grown up eating only cold potatoes and rotten tomatoes, Elin doesn’t know how to be a picky eater.

“Then… guys! Let’s get ready!”

“Yep!”

The children dispersed in unison like trained soldiers.

Bring a grill.

Prepare the firewood.

Moving tables, etc.

The experience of living in a group since birth was clearly evident.

“Sir, then I’ll go help too… .”

Julie is also part of the orphanage.

I got up from Luke’s lap to prepare for the meat party.

“Is there anything I can help you with?”

“Yeah.”

Julie answered firmly, uncharacteristically.

“If you get in there, it’ll just be a nuisance.”

Julie points to the children moving busily.

Before we knew it, Anne had joined us and was naturally moving the table.

… four at a time.

How do you do that?

“I want to help, but I can’t.”

There was absolutely no way I could fit into that line.

“Does Julie have anything to do?”

“Yeah. I’m in charge of setting the dishes.”

Is it because of my small stature?

It seems that he was not given the task of moving tables or firewood.

“Why are you approaching me so slowly, Princess?”

“Huh?”

Elin, who had been waiting for an opportunity, was startled.

Julie was planning on taking Luke’s lap while he was lying down.

I was just caught.

There’s nothing we can do about it now that it’s come to this.

“Please lend me your knees, it’s been a while.”

“… … Aren’t you embarrassed to see the kids?”

“Embarrassing.”

“But why are you doing that?”

“Because you like the teacher?”

“… … ”

Luke, who was hit with a critical hit, turned his head.

You told me to be prepared, but you really don’t show any mercy.

“Mr., are you and the princess married?”

“No.”

“I plan to do that.”

Luke and Elin gave mixed answers.

“You’ve become so shameless, Your Highness.”

“I was just telling the truth. The teacher was going to come to me anyway.”

There was no one to blame.

Luke is the only one in charge of Elin’s education.

Of course, his speaking skills would be similar to Luke’s.

“Hmm… I see.”

Julie nodded with a look of complete incomprehension.

“That…uncle.”

Julie tried to join the ranks.

I looked back at Luke, hesitant.

“Why are you like that?”

“Um… I’m asking just in case. I’m asking just in case… .”

“Please speak comfortably.”

“… … You don’t plan on adopting, do you, sir?”

“Yes, there isn’t.”

Luke answered immediately.

Rather than worrying about whether to hurt someone or not.

I figured it would be best for Julie to be blunt.

“I guess so… … .”

Julie muttered with a regretful expression.

“… I wish you were my dad.”

A familiar line I’ve heard somewhere.

Towering.

Ellen froze in place.

* * * * *

Yes, that’s right.

This is what Ellen thought when she first met Luke.

I wish you were my dad.

This is a very dangerous idea.

Isn’t it true that the father becomes the older brother and the older brother becomes the husband? (Of course not).

Of course, Ellen knows too.

I really wish I had had proper parents.

But didn’t it eventually develop into love?

I can’t guarantee that Julie will be different.

“The teacher is flirting with a girl again.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but please refrain from making statements that could be misunderstood.”

Luke pressed his index finger against Elin’s mouth.

It’s like there’s a mission to make things difficult for Luke.

Ellen used to blurt out dangerous remarks in crowded places like this.

“I got screwed when I was young too.”

“Never.”

It’s a good thing the kids are busy preparing for the party.

If you had heard it from the side, you would have looked at me with a very mysterious look.

Whatever.

Ellen growled and glared at Julie.

“Eek… ?”

Julie, who was about to join the line, shivered with an inexplicable chill.

“Why, why are you doing that?”

“What do you like about your teacher that makes you wish he was your dad?”

“Yeah… Huh? Did you hear that… .”

Julie’s cheeks turned bright red.

I muttered, not thinking anyone would hear me.

Unfortunately, Elin’s hearing, which had been enhanced since childhood, was not so good.

“Oh, you’re so kind.”

“That’s right.”

He admitted it obediently.

I have no talent, so it’s right that I’m treated like trash.

Who was it that broke this crazy idea?

It was Luke.

You also stepped in for the powerless Elin.

It turns out that it was Luke who cured all the curses.

Elin had never felt such warm hospitality in her life.

Lately, it’s felt even more like Luke’s been trying to push Elin away.

13-year-old Elin felt like she had been showered with undeserved favors.

So much so that I still occasionally dream about the day I first went out with Luke when I was 13.

“Again?”

“Umm… You’re good at using magic too… .”

Julie’s voice became even smaller as the interrogation suddenly began.

Elin’s alertness increased further at his timid appearance.

13-year-old Elin has never really had much experience talking to people.

It was much more serious than that.

As I got older, I couldn’t rule out the possibility that I would be attracted to Luke.

“Wow, you support us so much. You buy us clothes, you buy us parchment… .”

These are all things that Ellin also received.

Thanks to Luke, I had my first fancy meal.

The rabbit pen and rabbit parchment I received as a birthday present are still in my inventory.

Ellen bit her lips tightly.

This can’t go on like this.

If you keep doing this and then grow up again, I’m sure you’ll tell me not to like it.

In fact, Luke hadn’t intended to seduce Elin in the first place.

There was no way Holin Elin would care about such things.

“I can do all that too.”

“Yes… ?”

Ultimately, if Julie wants to keep Luke from falling for her, she has no choice but to fight back.

Luke is being nice to you?

Elin can do whatever you want.

I guess I’ll have to think about it a bit as to what to do.

He’s now much better at using magic than Luke (in my opinion).

Sponsorship is something that Elin can do well in.

What is sponsorship? You can even buy an entire orphanage.

Bertain’s funds are so abundant that it’s hard to believe that he’s buying an orphanage.

“That’s right. It’s not something only teachers can do. Um… Don’t get too excited. It’s really hard.”

Ellen spoke with sincerity.

“… ??”

Julie’s expression turned questionable.

I have to go quickly and help prepare for the party.

It was because the cute princess gave me advice I didn’t understand with an expression on her face like she had seen everything in the world.

“What on earth are you talking about to that kid?”

“I wouldn’t know even if the teacher told me.”

Elin shook her head.

He looked straight into Julie’s eyes and urged her.

“Anything you want, tell me, I can listen to you as much as you want.”

“Uh uh… … .”

Julie rolled her eyes at the sudden words.

How to Survive an Orphanage Chapter 1.

After figuring out the situation by reading the mood, he opened his mouth.

One thing is certain.

“Then will my mom do it for me?”

It was said that Ellen’s intentions were miscommunicated.

Actually, from Julie’s point of view, that was it.

A declaration that you will be kind and caring?

Are you willing to be my parent?

It was connected like this.

Of course, Elin had never thought of it that way.

“… … Huh?”

I realized too late that something was wrong.