I wake up in a darkened room with the wooden door closed behind me.
As I twist around in my bed of straw, I feel the warmth of a person next to me.
I reach out my arm, light a candle, and see ...... Natalia lying next to me.
'Mmmm ...... that was lovely, Yashiro-sama.'
You can't do that kind of heavy gag in the morning, can you?
It's making me sick to my stomach.
Also, I'm frustrated that I can't ignore you just because you smell good.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. ...... Don't you have the grace and education of a lady?
'I'm sorry you had to come so early in the morning.
'No, no. I came late at night.'
'How long have you been hiding in here?
'Natalia, what are you doing?
My shout was followed by Estella's screams echoing through the early morning room.
...... You, too, should be quieter when you enter someone's room. ............ Well, that's enough of that.
I think it's Yashiro's fault for exposing his cute sleeping face.
'What, why is it my fault?And I'm slightly embarrassed, can you stop saying things like that?
Three days had passed since the day Lucia and Gilberta had come to stay at the sunny pavilion.
It was thanks to the grand reception we had given Lucia and Gilberta that Lucia had approached each ward. As a result, we were given permission to sell in each district and time to explain about the stalls to the officials of the respective lords.
So today, we will start early in the morning to go around each district with our stalls.
We will demonstrate the stalls in each district, explain the stalls to the lords, and aim to reach the thirty-five districts by sundown today.
We will stay overnight at Lucia's house and return the following evening.
As such, we will not be able to make donations to the Church today or tomorrow.
I have asked Estella and Natalia to take their place.
The breakfast for the next two days has already been prepared. The rest of the menu could be prepared quickly by the church matron and Natalia. It should be no problem.
'Get ready, Yashiro. The others are already waiting downstairs.
'......, huh?Magda too?
'He's been fidgeting in the cafeteria with his eyes blazing.
'...... Like a schoolboy before a field trip.'
Magda doesn't often go on excursions with us.
Ever since we decided on this demonstration, he's been excited and anxious.
'Anyway, you'd better change quickly.
'Yes, ma'am. Ma'am.'
'I wasn't talking to you, Natalia!I mean, why are you in your nightgown?
'You want me to sleep in my serving clothes?
'I'm telling you not to sleep, don't you understand?
Estella pulls Natalia to Magda's room. She will change her clothes there.
After they leave, I change my clothes too.
It's 3:30 in the morning.
There's still time before the wake-up bell.
That's when Jeannette usually wakes up. If we don't get up at this time, we won't make it to the 35th district by sunset. There will be food stalls along the way, too. ...... is a very hard schedule.
I quickly changed my clothes and went out into the hallway, Estella and the others were just coming out.
'Take care of them while I'm gone.
'Yeah. I'll leave it to you.
'Leave it to me. I'll take care of Yashiro-sama's bed.
'I'll make sure he's well taken care of so that no strange people like him can sneak in.
'Yes, I'll leave it to you. Just make sure that's it!
Estella and I shake each other's hands very strongly.
It's tough to have a dangerous person in your family, but...
Estella has agreed to take care of the Sunlit Pavilion.
But it's in the 42nd district. I'm not too worried about it.
What I'm afraid of is spontaneous combustion or a natural disaster, but I don't think that will happen either. I'll ask Estella to be on the safe side.
I walked down the stairs and out into the courtyard, where Loretta was drawing water from the well.
'One gulp!One gulp!One gulp!One gulp!
'No, don't!No matter how hard I try, I can't get this tub full of water!
'Misogi! He didn't even pretend to pour it over his head.
What on earth is he doing?
'What are you doing?
'Heh?I'm fetching water to wash my face, sir?'
'Ugh!That's normal!
'No, it's fine!It's a normal, good thing!
'What does Yashiro want from Loretta?
I'm not looking for anything.
As long as Loretta continues to be played with by me like this, I don't want anything more.
'The manager told me that my brother will wake up soon.
'Oh, is that water for me?'
'Yes, it is. It's very cold and wakes you up.'
'I see. Thank you.
'If it's for Yashiro-sama, then ...... the women in the sunlit pavilion will soak their bare feet in it once, right?
'......?I'm going to wash my face with this water now.
'That's why, bare feet!
'Estella~'
'I'm sorry. I don't have a blunt instrument at hand.
Just let me wash my face like normal.
'Natalia. No, sir.'
Moving the water into the wooden bucket, Loretta turns to face Natalia.
'My brother is the kind of person who prefers to go direct with his feet.
'I see.'
'Good, Loretta. Now you can thank me for fetching the water.
I shouldn't have thanked you. I shouldn't have thanked you.
I'll just splash my face with the chilled water.
d*mn, ............ works. ......
'Hey. Do you have anything to wipe with?'
'Do you mind if I take my clothes off, Master Yashiro?
'...... Estella.'
'Sorry ...... Natalia, I was actually up all night last night, and I'm at the height of my tension.'
I see. That makes sense ......
But if that's the reason, I guess I'm somewhat responsible for calling you here so early in the morning.
I'll cut you some slack for today. ...... I'm still sleepy, too, and it's too much trouble to get involved.
'I'm sorry, Mr. Yashiro.'
'No, well, it's okay for today. Don't worry about it.
'No. I was going to take them off, but I wasn't wearing any.'
'You've really got to cut the crap!
You're too dense. It's the middle of the night!
Oh, you're in the middle of the night, aren't you?
This gap is fatal!
'...... you can use my bed, just go to sleep.'
'But ......'.
'This tension in the church is not good. ...... Some kids are here. Please go to sleep.'
'So I'm not sure if I'll be able to sleep because I'm ............ so horny, but I'll use ...... it.'
'Estella. Go throw him in the spare room.'
'Okay. Don't make me take care of you ...... anymore.'
That's why Natalia is leaving.
Yeah. I guess sleep is important. I'll make sure I get plenty of it next time.
'Hmmm...... that's what you call adult s*xuality...... I'm not ready for that......'
'If that thing starts to show, you're fired.'
I'm sure you'll agree.
I can't leave a waitress like that in the restaurant.
You can't leave a waitress like that in a restaurant. Natalia was at the end of her rope, both physically and mentally, and her true colors just came out a little bit.
.................. is that what she is? ......
It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your money.
'Yashiro-san. Good morning.
In the kitchen, Ginette was chopping vegetables with a knife, as usual.
He was preparing food to be sold at the stall.
'Your face is wet, isn't it?
'Yeah, ...... this is.'
'I just took it off and tried to wipe it off, but unfortunately I wasn't wearing any.'
'......?'
Ginette rolls her eyes in confusion.
Yeah. You know, ......, it's your head I'm sorry about, Loretta.
'Do you have a towel?'
'Yes. One moment, please.'
He puts down the knife and runs off at a run.
I'm so grateful. ...... It would be so much easier if everyone was like this. At the very least, it would be a lot easier if we didn't have to rush into things for nothing. ............
'Yes. Go ahead.'
'Sorry.'
'No.'
'Speaking of which, where's Magda?'
'He's out front. He's keeping an eye on the weather to make sure it doesn't break.'
Ginette giggles.
I guess she finds Magda's cheerfulness cute.
I'm sure there are plenty of things I can do to help, but she seems to be letting me do whatever I want.
'No, I'll just keep an eye on ...... you know?
'That's fine. You've been looking forward to it for a long time.
He takes my towel and looks in the direction of the dining ...... room, or perhaps in the direction of the garden where Magda is.
Let's see. I think I'll go say my morning greetings.
It only happens once a year that Magda is active in the early morning. I've got to get a good look at these images.
'Loretta. Can you check the popcorn for me?'
'Yes, sir!Oh, big brother. Would you like some coffee?'
'Hmm~...... then, please.'
'Can I have some too?
'Yes, sir!I'll make two coffees!
Loretta is more enthusiastic than ever.
She doesn't go out very often either.
If she's so excited now, she won't last the second half.
After all, we're going to go halfway around the perimeter of All Bloom. You'll be standing and walking the whole way. ...... creeps me out.
I'm going to see Magda's face while I wait for my coffee to be ready.
Go through the dining room, open the door, and step out into the yard.
And ......
'............Mufu......'
Magda was asleep, curled up in a ball on the cart.
It seems he's been working so hard that his batteries are already dead.
He probably didn't get much sleep last night either.
Well, Magda has been to District 40 before, so I'll let her sleep until then.
After that, it's going to be tough.
............ The problem is that I'll have to pull a cart full of ingredients.
I'll leave one to Loretta, but I'll probably have to pull the other one.
'Anyway, let's get Magda inside. She's going to catch a cold.'
'...... Mwah.'
'You're breathing so happily in your sleep, ......'
'You're in a dream...'
'Hmm?
I peeked under the cart Magda was on and found Hammaro there.
'What are you doing, Hammaro?
'Hammaro?
Hammaro had crawled out from under the stall and was holding what looked like a tool in his hand.
'I was reinforcing the stall at the request of the master!
'For Umaro?
'He said he had some business to attend to today that he couldn't miss, so he declined to accompany Magda.
'...... No. I didn't call you in the first place, Umaro.
I know you wanted to go out with Magda, but ...... work, you. Of course, you're a carpenter.
'Hmm?Does that mean that Hammaro will go with us?
'That's the plan all along!I'm going to follow you even if you tell me not to!
Okay!
He's a hamster with the power of a beastman!
I'll be more comfortable with Hammaro!
'Well, take care of him, Hammaro.'
'Yes!Come aboard the great ship!.................. Hammaro?
I can't remember what I'm supposed to call it.
...... I wonder what his real name is? This is a name I've given myself. ......
'Well, Hammaro. Can you help me set up the stall? We're leaving soon, so I need it done by then.'
'It's already finished!
But it goes by Hammaro. ...... I don't know what's going on in his mind.
'Magda. We're leaving soon, so stay inside and sleep until then.'