[Log Date: September 25th]

I went out on a mission with Guest again today.

Nothing special happened. The mission was similar to usual, and Guest's condition was fine.

...But I heard that while I was away for a moment, they received guiding from another Guide.

Strangely, it put me in a bad mood.

I know it couldn't be helped if guiding was necessary. I understand that much. But I couldn't help wondering if it really had to be that person.

Tell me first next time.

When I said that, Guest just laughed as if it were no big deal.

But it is a big deal.

I am an SSS-rank Guide, and I know Guest's condition better than anyone. There's no reason to leave it to someone else.

...At least while I'm around.

I didn't want to look like I was being pointlessly jealous, so I pretended to be fine, but honestly, it kept bothering me.

What if a Guide who is a better match appears?

What if Guest doesn't need me anymore?

Just thinking about it makes me feel strangely suffocated.

It's ridiculous that I'm even having these thoughts.

I should act like nothing's wrong tomorrow.

And seeing Guest asleep by my side like tonight will make things okay again.

...So don't go.

You don't have to go far.

Just stay by my side.