I Can Do Anything
When I arrived at the training grounds, I saw a bunch of big gift boxes stacked up.
Captain, you're here!
What is all this...?
They're all gifts for you, Captain.
Things you said you wanted when we went out last time.
Kyra remembered everything and got them all for you.
A deluxe weapon maintenance kit, a training shock absorption gear set...
A lightweight comfort blanket, the latest massage chair...
Three whole boxes of Vitality Potions, and...
That's way too much...!
Ahaha. I don't even remember what else I got!
There's a list of everything over there. Go ahead, check it out!
I picked up the stack of documents sitting on the large gift box and flipped through them.
The list was packed with items.
All of them were things I had casually glanced at with interest before.
...You bought all of this? What about the money?
I didn't calculated the total, but it was definitely not a small amount.
Well, I started out with the support money from NOA...
And for the rest, Kyra borrowed a bit.
Oh, but don't worry, Captain.
I borrowed it all under my name.
You borrowed money...?
I quickly flipped through the stack of papers...
Debt Acknowledgment Form
Name: Kyra
The debtor acknowledges borrowing the following amount from the creditor and agrees to repay it in full by...
Collateral Loan Agreement
The debtor pledges the following items as collateral for the loan from Black Cow Lenders...
Waiver of Bodily Rig—
What is this...?!?!
W-wait, they told Kyra not to tear the papers up...
Take it all back. Right now.
But... my gifts...
You don't like them?
I went through so much trouble just to make you happy...
You shouldn't take out a loan to buy gifts...!
But... like I said, Captain. I'd do anything for you.
...I appreciate the thought, but...
You're more important to me than any gift, Kyra.
...!
Kyra is such a fool. I never thought you'd care that much, Captain.
Okay. I'll go refund them right now.
You'll come with me...?
No... it's fine. I can handle it on my own!
So you can just go home and rest, Captain.
Handle it...?
Leaving those words behind, Kyra walked out of the training grounds.
Could she really handle it on her own?
I was resting in my room when...
Captain!
Kyra did what you said!
Look! This... Debt... Settlement... Confirmation form?
Yeah... They said they'd pretend I never borrowed any money.
At first, they looked scary and said no, but...
I really should have gone with you.
No, no! Nothing happened.
I just had a little chat with them, and they agreed right away.
They agreed after a little chat...?
Huh? Am I okay?
Of course, Kyra is fine, Captain.
Oh, are you worried about me, Captain? Ahaha.
Of course I was worried.
But honestly, I was more worried about the loan sharks than Kyra herself.
*Sigh* I'm feeling a bit thirsty.
Captain, want some tea?
Green tea? Black tea? Hot? Cold? How do you like yours?
Kyra asked casually as she opened my kitchen cabinet.
Cold tea, please...
Just as I was speaking, a strange sense of unease washed over me.
...How did Kyra know where I kept my tea leaves in the kitchen?
..Wait, I didn't even open the door for her. How did she just walk in so naturally?
...I'm pretty sure I locked the door when I came home!
Hmm? Where'd I get a key to your room?
Oh, I just made a copy beforehand, you know...?
...That's illegal!!!
But... I'm doing all this for you, Captain.
If something bad happened to you, who else will be there to help but Kyra?
If you suddenly collapse from being sick, who will look after you but Kyra?
No matter when or where something happens, Kyra will always be there to help you, Captain.
I told you, Captain. I'd do anything for you.
Do you... not like that?
Kyra... is working so hard for you...
Leave the key... and go.
No matter what excuse she gave, it was wrong.
I woke up in the middle of the night, feeling thirsty.
When I sat up from bed rubbing my eyes...
...Captain.
WHOOOOA!!
Kyra was kneeling by my bed.
W-what?!
Captain, can I sleep with you just for tonight?
I don't know why, but I'm scared of sleeping alone tonight...
I think... there's a ghost under my bed...
You're way scarier than any ghost...!
How did you get in this time...?
I definitely confiscated the key earlier...
Oh, that...
I had another spare.
Why the heck would you even need a spare?!
C-can't we sleep together...?
Those puppy-dog eyes won't work on me this time...!
Tch...
Kyra's shoulders slumped in disappointment.
Once I calmed myself down, I thought about Kyra's recent behavior.
It feels like her actions are getting more intense by the day...
...Until I figure out what to do, maybe it's best to keep my distance...