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EMMA : Ha-ha-ha… Yeah it's been tough for me to wrap my head around it.

EST : --A book on the basic theories of witchcraft. You're studying this?

EMMA : Yes, I am. I wanted to learn a little more about magic and sorcery… I just thought…

EMMA : I thought it would help me better support everyone here…

EST : …A great ambition to be sure. So, that's why you're wrinkling your brow.

EMMA : Did I look that grim?

EST : Mmhm… I couldn't help but notice. It makes me happy to see everyone in my guild being so studious, however.

I sighed inwardly under the weight of the thick book in my hand, thinking of the faces of Kai and the others.

EMMA : (Oh, I know. I wonder if Est-San would be willing to give me some study tips?)

EMMA : What do you do when you're learning new things, Est-San?

EST : When I'm learning new things?

EMMA : Yes. Like, what do you do when you learn magic?

EST : Hmmm, I don't think I do anything in particular.

EST : If I had to say, I guess I read books and practiced. Sometimes I failed, and sometimes I almost died.

EMMA : You almost died? …What were you doing that was so dangerous!?

EST : Haha, I guess I scared you. My case was a bit unique.

EST : But if you learn the magic arts step by step like everyone else, they're not scary at all. So don't worry.

EST : Hm. Yes… I think the quickest way for you to learn is not to rush in the first place. Learn the basics and take it slow.

EST : On such a foundation, a big tree will surely grow!

EMMA : I see. The more you try to rush it, the harder it'll be.

EST : Yes. Work through it steadily, step by step. Of course, I'll help you, too.

EMMA : Thank you!

EST : Hmmm… Also. I have something I use to reward the kids for their hard work.

Slowly, Est's face edged closer, and my heart began to race.

EST : Something sweet always helps stimulate the brain. Here, open your mouth.

EMMA : Ahh.

As I opened my mouth, Est-San picked up a candy ball and his fingertips gently brushed my lips.

The sweet taste hit my tongue as soon as he pushed the candy in.

EST : Don't work too hard. If you collapse, I'll be sad, and so will my students.

EMMA : Y-Yeah… I'll be safe.

He patted my head as if to soothe me, before leaving me to my studies.

EMMA : (I haven't been praised like that since I was a kid…)

EMMA : Sorry, I didn't realize……!

LINK : Honesty's good, though!

LINK : I changed the mic I was using.

EMMA : Oh, I see!

LINK : The sound quality should be better than before, but you just didn't notice.

EMMA : Yeah…… I'm sorry again.

EMMA : I'll take a closer look!

LINK : It's okay, it's okay, you're busy.

LINK : No worries★

LINK : If you didn't notice, maybe no one else did either~

LINK : I think it'll be more useful to try and adjust the settings on the streaming side a bit, thank you!

EMMA : I wish I could have been more useful…

SHINTO PRIEST : And now a kiss of vows.

LINK : ………

EMMA : Link…

With the priest's blessing, Link gently places his hand on my shoulder.

LINK : --No, are you sure you want to do this?

EMMA : As long as it looks like we're doing it from the camera, it should be fine, right…!?

CAMERAMAN : Yes, cut!

CAMERAMAN : Video's looking good, let's take a break!

LINK : Yay! ♪ And we did it all in one take!

EMMA : That's good…!

LINK : I know it's a rehearsal, but I still get nervous in such a solemn atmosphere~★

LINK : And the fact that it's not my ceremony makes me worry even more!

EMMA : Yeah… I was trying so hard not to mess up the procedure or flow of the ceremony!

It all started when a prominent Woodman and a princess from the Emerald City decided to get married.

We lucked out, and, they decided to have Over The Rainbow help produce the wedding.

The bride and groom were too busy to rehearse, so we decided to stage our own rehearsal and send them the video.

EMMA : Link, you seem so good at producing vids like this. You were so calm and composed.

LINK : No, no, not all, I think there’s a big difference between speaking freely and going from a script like this.

LINK : I didn't think producing a wedding like this would lead to a modeling job!

One of the companies helping us plan the wedding had also asked Link to produce a publicity video for them.

The plan was to shoot the material for the publicity vid alongside the rehearsal for the bride and groom.

EMMA : Now that you mention it, I am a little intimidated playing the role of the bride in a corporate video.

EMMA : But with you as the groom, Link, I'm sure it'll be a big hit on release.

LINK : No, no. If you weren't playing the bride, I wouldn't have been able take the job at all now, would I?

LINK : It's very hard for anyone to act friendly with a model he's never met before.

LINK : I really appreciate you taking this on with me.★

EMMA : My pleasure. Keep up the good work!

LINK : Yeah. But still… Marriage?

EMMA : Huh?

LINK : I don't know why I'm doing all this modelling and advertising, it's not like I have anything to do with it.

LINK : I can't even imagine having a future with someone.

EMMA : Oh, yeah?

LINK : Yeah. So if I'm really being honest, I don't exactly see the point of having a wedding.

LINK : Of course, the bride and groom are people of status, so like, it's necessary for them, right?

EMMA : (I wonder if Link thinking like this is tied to his past experiences…)

Behind the bright smiles, he builds invisible walls between himself and others.