Kunon the Sorcerer Can See (魔術師クノンは見えている)

It's been five days since we left the manor.

How long does it take to get to Dirashik, where the magic school is?

We're still in the Kingdom of Hughlia.

At this rate, maybe a month.

That long? It's so far.

Yes, it is.

But we should be at Grandfather's manor soon.

Say, Iko?

Yes?

Are you really sure this is it?

Yes, this is where we say goodbye.

I'd like to get married.

I'm already a bit past marriageable age, so it's now or never.

If I give up now, I think I'll give up on the idea for the rest of my life.

You think I can live on without you?

Will you marry me then, Master Kunon?

Will you leave Princess Mirika and take me?

Oh, now I can see the manor.

FAREWELLS AND HELLOS AND DIRASHIK

It's been four years since I came to visit the main family.

Wait, why did I come here four years ago?

Don't you remember?

Having heard that there was a huge library here,

you thought there might be books on magic and dragged your whole family here.

Wait, did I?

I won't stop dancing until you say you'll take me there!

Darling, listen to Kunon.

Fine. I got it, Kunon.

I'll take you there!

Back then, you did everything you could to learn magic, Master Kunon.

That's true.

Kunon!

Grandfather!

You've grown big!

I must always be a bigger man than I was yesterday.

Indeed, indeed!

It's been four years. I've missed you so!

It's so good to see you!

Mother is a hero and Grandfather is a demon lord, huh?

Is Tinalisa well?

Yes, she's doing so well she could totally defeat you.

Very good, very good.

To celebrate your enrollment at the magic school, I shall buy you anything you want.

Oh, no...

Lord Regent. I have a letter for you from Lady Tinalisa.

No need to be shy.

You want gems? Jewels?

Let's call a jeweler here now.

Someone!

Lord Regent! Here's a letter from your daughter!

I must not spend over five hundred thousand necca on Kunon?

It's not a child's allowance!

A twelve-year-old is a child.

Two months of my salary.

It's fine if she doesn't find out, right?

Grandfather.

What, you want it secretly?

Shall I buy you a large vessel secretly?

No, please send for my new maid.

I'm here so she can take over from Iko.

You're right.

I'll go get her.

I'm Rinko Round! I'm eighteen!

I applied for this job because the pay wasn't too bad!

I want to open my own store in the future

and also save up for wedding expenses, so I agreed to this position!

Well, um... Nice to meet you.

You're Iko's little sister, right?

Yes. My sister recommended this job to me.

By the way, I already have a fiancé, unlike her.

You want me to beat you up?

No, that's not what I mean.

I'm saying I'm not open to being contracted as a mistress.

You don't have to worry about that.

I have a fiancée as well,

so you should cherish your fiancé more than the three mealtimes of the day.

I will!

Wait, my mealtimes...?

You don't want to?

I will do my best!

We promised that we'd open the store together.

And I need money for that, too!

You two are alike.

I was worried you might not get my sense of humor.

People have called us lively sisters since we were small.

Looking forward to serving you!

They do look alike.

I was nervous since you told me he was the scion of a marquis

and a sorcerer with a Hero's Scar,

but he seems easygoing.

When he's focused on magic, he forgets to eat.

So make him sandwiches so he can eat while he studies.

His favorite sandwiches are Hamburg steak and bacon, you said?

Yes. And milk tea.

Ask if he wants it without milk or without tea.

Oh, I know I'll get along just fine.

Yes, I'm sure you will.

You want me to attend Master Kunon?

Your reputation precedes you.

What?! Am I famous?!

Will I get swarmed by suitors?

Oh, I'm still young and I'm not ready!

That's what we need.

I thought he could use someone like you.

Nice to meet you, Master Kunon.

My name is Iko, and I will be taking care of you starting today.

Iko?

Yes!

That's lettuce.

Lettuce?

And what's this?

It's mustard.

Wow, so dashing!

Master Kunon, perhaps you were the model for the classic storybook prince?

Alas, my true identity has been revealed.

I'm sorry for not telling you the truth.

Plus, you'll be perfectly fine on your own now.

I won't be.

Miss Jenié left me, Lady Flora left me, and if you leave me, too...

Rinko.

Yeah?

Master Kunon is still a child.

He's earnest and listens to people around him.

So I'm telling you, if you put any weird ideas in his head,

you'll have me to answer to.

I'll beat you up if you teach him anything naughty.

Anything naughty?

Like chasing skirts?

Stop it! I don't want to hear it!

Master Kunon is the sweetest angel!

And if some random cunning, dingy wench comes in contact with him...

No, I can't stand the thought!

Princess Mirika is the only one who is allowed to touch him as a woman!

Only Princess Mirika!

I got it.

I'll watch out for his relationships with women.

But you know, Master Kunon is a gentleman, so he's kind to women.

He almost always speaks to them and gives them compliments,

so he's just an easy target for women, you know?

Why do you describe him so terribly?

Because that's what you told me.

I mean, it only follows that he'll become a womanizer.

Stop it! Master Kunon would never do that!

He's an angel!

Come on, let's be real.

Why are you so obsessed—

He won't!

Master Kunon would never!

Mmm, it's tasty!

Especially this bacon.

Smoked by the warmth and love of you two sisters,

I feel like even I'm getting smokey and aromatic.

See what I mean?

He will not!

Good morning, Master Kunon.

It's time for your departure.

Yes.

Iko.

Yes?

Do you remember what I said after Miss Jenié and Lady Flora quit?

That I'd never be fine if you left me.

Yes.

Right now, I'm away from Father, Mother, Big Brother,

the Royal Sorcerers, and my master... not to mention Princess Mirika.

And now I'll be away from you and go to the magic school.

But this is what I wanted and decided for myself.

Yes.

You'll be away from me, but we're only apart. You won't be gone. Right?

That's right. You can see me when you come home.

I will continue this work in Hughlia after I get married.

It'll be a few years until I see you next.

By then, I may have a child.

An adorable child like you.

Please take care, Master Kunon.

Thank you for everything, Iko.

Are you sure you must go?

You don't have to, Kunon.

Why don't you live here with me?

Start the carriage.

See you!

Kunon, wait for me!

Kunon!

Are you sure it was fine to leave?

The lord regent was still saying something to you.

If I respond, it will only take longer, so it's fine.

Anyhow, thank you for coming to work for me, Rinko.

It's my pleasure!

Your fiancé will have to wait for several years. Are you sure you're okay?

Yes! He said he'd wait, since it was to make money for our store.

What kind of store is it going to be?

A shady business of sweeping people under the rug?

I did think about that,

but I decided on a restaurant.

I like eating, and they're kind of the same thing. Plus, it's legal.