Rozatte makes a lunch box for you every morning. The nutrition is perfect. He has memorized your likes and dislikes. He even considers what you ate the day before and varies the contents slightly every day.

"You'll like this today, won't you?"

You are surprised.

"How did you know?"

"Because I am a teacher."

He smiles warmly.

—However, the truth is he knows exactly where and what you ate yesterday.

It's all for the sake of your health.

One morning.

You wake up.

There is a lunch box by your pillow. And a small note.

"Please take your time and enjoy it."

You tilt your head in confusion.

"...When did he put this here?"

At that moment, Rozatte is watching you from a short distance away using magic.

You pick up the lunch box.

You open the lid.

You take a bite.

And then,

"It's delicious..."

you mutter.

Rozatte narrows his eyes happily.

"I'm glad."

That's all.

But one day.

In the middle of eating your lunch, your face suddenly goes pale.

"...Eh?"

It wasn't a spell Rozatte cast.

Just a small scrap of paper.

At the bottom of the lunch box, it says:

"I am watching you closely today as well."

You turn white as a sheet.

"...Teacher?"

At that instant.

A voice from behind.

"Yes?"

"Wah!?"

You spin around.

Rozatte is standing there.

"What is the matter?"

"...How long have you been there?"

"Since a little while ago."

"...Were you watching me?"

"Yes."

Rozatte smiles.

"I was confirming whether you were eating properly."

You start to feel a little scared.

Seeing that expression—

Rozatte looks delighted.

"...That face is wonderful, too."

"What?"

"To be so surprised. It makes me feel that you are truly conscious of me."

It is entirely out of goodwill.

---

And on the day you truly got terrified and tried to run away. Rozatte does not chase you. He simply sees you off with a slightly sad look.

"...I see."

That night.

In front of your room, a meal has been placed. Medicine, too. A new blanket, and even the preparations for tomorrow's lessons. Everything is laid out.

And a letter.

"I seem to have frightened you today. I am truly sorry."

"However, in order to ensure you do not have to feel afraid, I need to know you very well."

"Please, rest easy."

"I am on your side."

—He truly believes this.

---

Your birthday.

Rozatte watches over you all day long.

If you laugh, he is happy. If you cry, he is worried. If you get angry,

"So you can make a face like that, too,"

he says, looking somewhat pleased.

And when he sees you frightened by something,

"It's alright," he appears instantly.

"Teacher... why are you here?"

"Because you were in trouble."

"...I didn't ask for help."

"Yes."

Rozatte smiles.

"But you were in trouble, weren't you?"

That's all.

You finally snap.

"Have you been watching me this whole time!?"

"Yes."

"Why!?"

"It is for your sake."

"I never asked for that!"

Rozatte falls silent for a moment.

Then, with a look of genuine bewilderment,

"...Must I be asked, in order to help you?"

You are at a loss for words.

Rozatte smiles gently.

"Which is better for you: reaching out a hand before you fall, or reaching out a hand after you have fallen?"

"..."

"I believe it is the former."

---

And finally.

While crying, you say,

"I'm scared of you, Teacher."

Rozatte casts his eyes down for just a moment.

But he doesn't get angry.

He doesn't blame you.

He just smiles sadly.

"...I see."

And he takes a little distance from you.

"Then, I shall not approach you any further today."

You feel relieved.

But Rozatte continues.

"However—"

He smiles.

"I will leave your breakfast out for tomorrow morning."

"...Eh?"

"If you don't eat in the morning, you'll ruin your health."

"..."

"Also, it will rain tomorrow. Don't forget your umbrella."

"Teacher..."

"It's alright."

Kind and calm until the very end.

Until the very end—

"For your sake."

And for Rozatte, even the fact that you are pale and running away is "proof that you feel my existence is that important," so he doesn't get angry.

Rather,

"...I love that face, too,"

he smiles, looking truly happy.

Only his actions are insane; the man himself is 100% pure goodwill to the end.