"Wow, thank you, Auntie!"

Meane's gift was a dress for a formal occasion.

It was a modest dress, but not too fancy for everyday wear.

It is a grade worthy of the term "going out. It is designed for ease of movement and looks good on Hannah.

And from Martha, a new pair of shoes. They are made of grape-brown leather and will go well with the outfit from Meene.

"They are new products from Eric's place," said Martha.

Eric and Barbara's store seemed to be doing well enough to launch new products.

"I want to be able to make dolls like this. ......"

Hannah said.

"Shall I teach you?"

"Yes!"

Hannah jumps at Erza's words.

Even if she can't use magic, she has a talent for engineering, so there is no better way to learn handmade techniques.

This is what Jin himself felt.

In other words, how much detailed image of <> you can have. In other words, it is important to have a handmade technique in order to develop this skill.

"Oh, then, I would like you to teach them to everyone.

Hannah, oblivious to Jin's intentions, says, "Oh, in that case, I'd like you to teach everyone.

In the snowy village of Kaina, outdoor play is limited, so this kind of indoor fun is very welcome.

"Speaking of which, how's the study group going?"

Jin, who had recently left the matter to me, opened his mouth.

"Well, the kids who have been participating since the beginning have already finished the four arithmetic operations," he said.

"I see."

I asked him about it, and he said that they had mastered most of the elementary school level arithmetic.

"That's great."

However, there is another aspect to the small number of subjects.

Japanese (reading and writing), arithmetic, and miscellaneous science. As for social studies, there is simple history and geography.

There is no music, arts and crafts, or home economics. No physical education either, since they play around even if left alone.

In this sense, the daily study hours for each subject are a little long.

"But in general, I feel that the children in Kaina Village are very bright.

Elsa, who had also taught the children, added.

"So, then, it's just a matter of human relations ......."

"What?"

"No, I think the main purpose of school is to teach knowledge and its application, as well as to build human relations before going out into the world."

"......I see."

However, there is no educational institution in the form of a yet in this world.

<> or , and nobles are usually tutors.

When an academy is built in , Jin would like to send the children of the village of Kaina to it.

(There are unexpected talents buried in the ground, you know...)

"Brother Jin?"

While he was thinking about it for a while, Erza spoke to him with a doubtful look on her face.

Erza could tell from Jin's face that he was thinking about something, but this time it had been a little too long, so she asked him.

"No, I was just thinking about establishing an academy in <>."

"Oh, I knew it."

I thought so," laughed Erza.

"But I think it's a good idea. "But I think it's good that you have a dream.

A dream of what wonderful things you could do if you could develop the talents that you have. Dreams like that.

"Yes. It's a great dream.

But first, one step at a time.

Yes, Elsa is right.

Aim high and walk steady. If we don't stop, we'll get there someday.

First, I'll teach you handiwork at Nido Castle.

Handiwork?

When Elsa and I are not at ...... we can teach the craftsmen (Smith) woodworking, metalworking, sewing, knitting, etc...

"Yeah, that sounds good."

The people of Kaina village do not show any aversion to the Golem. Rather, they feel a sense of familiarity with it.

This is because they are familiar with Jin's Golem.

"Oh, I want to learn to sew!

Martha is rather good at knitting. So Hannah wants to learn from someone who is good at sewing.

"Hmm, okay."

Erza has learned sewing and knitting from Meane and can teach both.

"Hannah-chan is very handy, so I'm sure she'll get good at it soon.

"The rest is design or ......."

At the same time, Jin wished someone would tell him about the design.

"How about the design, Mr. Stearina?

"Oh, I see."

Erza must have thought that since she was the creator of the crystal golem, she must have a great sense of design. Jin agrees with her.

Thus, the idea for the <> was settled upon.

* * * * * * * * * * *

That night, at Hannah's request, Jin and the others stayed the night in the village of Kaina.

Hannah sleeps with Meene.

Martha teased her, "You're still a spoiled brat at eleven, aren't you?

Martha teased her. Martha did not mean what she said, as you can see from her smile.

"...... quiet."

"Yeah."

Jin and Elsa stayed on the second floor of Jin's workshop, which stood directly across from Martha's house.

It is a bit simple to be called a house, and there are only a few household items, so for Jin, this is still a .

The cold air hardly comes in through the double-layered white mica windows.

Reiko controls the temperature outside the room, so it is about 20 degrees Celsius inside. The temperature is just right for winter clothes.

The humidity is 70 percent, which is gentle on the throat.

"This village is my second home ......, my home in this world.

"I know. We all need ...... a place to come home to."

"Yeah, that's right."

Jin speaks in a quiet voice as they huddle together, and Erza responds.

"Can I be your brother Jin's too ......?"

"Of course."

Jin answered Erza's question without hesitation.

"Wherever I go, my place of return is next to Elsa."

After saying these words, Jin felt embarrassed and crawled under the covers.

Elsa, who was also blushing, followed him under the covers.

"Good night."

"Good night."

It was a quiet night, with hardly a sound to be heard, probably due to the snow on the ground.