Ten days had passed since Eric met Gina and then ran away for unknown reasons.
To this day, Caesar still did not know what happened.
It became a small mystery in his mind.
However, he soon stopped thinking about it.
August was almost over.
The hottest days were coming to an end.
The Harvest Festival was approaching.
After contacting Lamia Scale and Blue Pegasus, Caesar decided to rehearse the festival in advance.
He invited Sherry and the others to Magnolia.
This rehearsal also counted as a gathering of friends.
Naturally, Sherry did not come alone.
Jura accompanied her.
As for Blue Pegasus, Caesar was not worried.
But Ichiya, that restless man, also came along.
This left Caesar speechless.
At his best, Ichiya was handsome.
At his worst, he was unbearable.
After Caesar rejected his strip performance once again, Ichiya had nothing to do.
He watched the Blue Pegasus dance rehearsal for a while.
Then he shook his head in disappointment.
After that, he went out shopping.
Caesar did not stop him.
After all, Blue Pegasus performances often went off in strange directions.
"Man."
"How can this be."
"It smells so refreshing."
Walking down the street, Ichiya suddenly twitched his nose.
He sniffed the fragrance in the air.
His face was filled with intoxication.
Following the scent, he wandered all night.
In the end, he stopped in front of a school building.
"Man."
"This is the place."
The next morning, Ichiya walked straight inside.
He arrived at a classroom.
Looking through the window, he froze.
The people inside were Fairy Tail mages.
Then he saw the teacher.
Anna stood on the podium.
She explained patiently and gently.
Ichiya was stunned.
His face pressed against the window unconsciously.
He wanted to get closer.
"That's disgusting."
Selene frowned slightly.
"Should we throw him into a nest of magical beasts."
"That wouldn't be good."
Wendy spoke awkwardly.
"That's Mr. Ichiya from Blue Pegasus."
"Ichiya."
Anna paused slightly.
She looked toward the window.
That distorted face reminded her of the past.
Four hundred years ago.
Anna smiled warmly.
That smile pierced straight into Ichiya's heart.
He collapsed on the spot.
Clutching his chest, he muttered.
"This is love at first sight."
"My destiny."
"I'm sorry, Erza."
"I've found the one I will spend my life with."
At the same time, in Magnolia.
Inside a bridal shop.
Erza was trying on wedding dresses.
A sudden chill ran through her body.
She shivered.
"What's wrong."
Jellal looked at her in confusion.
"It's nothing."
"I just feel like something bad is about to happen."
Erza rubbed her arms.
That strange feeling reminded her of someone.
Soon after, Ichiya became very busy.
He was rarely seen.
Caesar felt puzzled.
Then Natsu and the others explained.
Ichiya had been chasing Anna nonstop.
Anna's reaction was intense.
Yet somehow, the two got along well.
The most shocking part was the money.
Money was meaningless to Ichiya.
He bought a private magic boat on a whim.
He also invested heavily in perfume.
The florists of Magnolia were all smiling.
Because a certain wealthy man bought roses every day.
Huge quantities.
Nine hundred ninety nine roses each time.
Anna received them daily before school.
Their relationship grew increasingly ambiguous.
This continued until the end of September.
That day, Ichiya arrived at Fairy Tail.
He held Anna's hand.
His face was full of happiness.
Everyone was stunned.
Even Caesar froze.
That was too fast.
Everyone subconsciously looked at Alzack and Bisca.
Those two had been together for years.
Yet Ichiya had already succeeded.
The diamond ring on Anna's finger said everything.
They were clearly dating.
"Are you leaving, Anna."
Caesar congratulated them first.
Then he asked calmly.
Anna shook her head.
"I like being a teacher."
"And you."
Caesar looked at Ichiya.
"Man."
"I will never betray Blue Pegasus."
He posed confidently.
"It's only ten minutes by magic boat."
"I bought land outside Magnolia."
"I'll live here permanently once the villa is finished."
Caesar was calm.
The others were not.
They looked at Ichiya like he was a rich beast.
The contrast was painful.
"Man."
"To celebrate our love."
"I want to prepare a special program for Anna."
Ichiya bowed deeply.
"Please."
Caesar hesitated.
He glanced at Anna.
She looked at him pleadingly.
Caesar sighed.
"Alright."
"But if you dare do a strip show."
"I will hide Anna."
"Understood."
"No."
"Man."
"Absolutely not."
Ichiya cried out.
Then he sighed in despair.
"I wanted to show my charm one last time."
"Now I must give up."
Caesar's expression darkened.
This man still had not given up.
Fortunately, precautions were taken.
Otherwise, the Harvest Festival would become a disaster.
Everyone imagined that scene.
Their faces turned pale.
They all stared at Ichiya.
Firmly.
Absolutely.
He must not be allowed to cause trouble.