2-12: The Hardworking Man’s Luck With People (4/5)

2-12: The Hardworking Man’s Luck With People (4/5)

Tl Note: Correction The bag left with Nobuhiko belongs to Shinichi.

The girl was nervous in front of the grinning boy.

To her this boy was the one who got back her things and although he was a little pushy for a moment was someone who had taken care of her in various meanings.

Because of that she couldnt help but become beet red when the boy found out what her errand really entailed.

Arent you going to eat that? the boy asked.

Yes, no, umm Im sorry, the girl replied.

The parfait was already half finished, but she didnt feel like it anymore.

Ha ha, you dont have to mind it that much.

The third parfait of the weekly sweets of a famous pastry chef.

Moreover, only the first 50 customers can have the pleasure of eating it. Its only natural youd be concerned about the time.

Auuu

When the boy saw the menu facing up on the same table and read what was on it, his smile grew even deeper.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

At the same time, the girl became smaller and smaller as her desire to vanish grew stronger.

I-Im really sorry.

Today is the only free time I have Im so sorry.

She had shrunk so much that it seemed as if she really would vanish just like that.

Her shoulders drooped, her voice and expression became dark.

Y-You know. You dont really have to mind it that much.

I mean anyone would much rather eat something delicious rather than go through some annoying procedures right?

It was so bad that even the boy couldnt help but try and encourage her.

T-Thats exactly what I dont want though.

To be thought of as someone who would much rather satiate her gluttony rather than fulfill her duty. Ahaha

Moreover by someone who has done what he could properly.

To this girl who respected someone who could react to a sudden turn of events, such a thing was a disgrace.

When Shinichi saw how the girl laughed in self-derision, it finally dawned on him that he might have gone too far.

Youre a really serious person, arent you? Youre someone worth teasing.

T-Thats all Im good for, after all

Just a little, though.

Shinichi said the latter half of his sentence quietly, so she couldnt actually hear it.

Im kind of like their leader, so I cant just do what I want, but its so restricting that I end up just acting however they want me to. In the end, you cant tell anymore whos the leader and whos the servant

I wonder what it is that I actually want to do, she said as she laughed weakly. Thats why sometimes I want to be alone and just eat what I want.

Shinichis face became sullen when he heard about the harshness of the girls group.

A different brand of annoying from the maid platoon that was once too thorough with their hierarchy.

She cant even get what she wants even though shes the leader.

She was a diligent girl who placed much importance on the balance of all things, but it was clear that she wasnt having an easy time.

You mustve really had a hard time.

Alright. In that case, Ill feed you.

Huh?

Shinichi took the spoon as if it were perfectly natural, scooped a spoonful from the parfait, and brought it toward her.

Dont worry. This isnt anything embarrassing.

In Japan we feed foreigners and travelers like this to show appreciation for their efforts.

Here was a man who grinned a charming smile while lying brazenly.

And sure enough this poor girl from Garesto could not see through it.

T-Thats a thing!? I never knew. What should I do?

Truly a diligent child.

The girl took Shinichis words seriously and responded in the same serious manner.

Ill say say ahh as I bring the spoon toward you, and youll say ahh as you open your mouth and accept. Simple, right?

Yes!

Seeing the girl nod energetically, Shinichi too nodded and brought the spoon toward her while saying Say, ahh.

The girl opened her mouth and received his spoon seriously.

Ahh.

She truly believed that this was a tradition of this country and was earnestly studying it.

Unfortunately, there was no one here to point out her error.

Even the kitsune who couldve stopped Shinichi although she too may have been fooled wasnt here either.

Point in case, there was no one here to stop them.

And when the truth is revealed this poor girl will be humiliated.

What are you doing, Shinichi?

Huh?

Fortunately, the waiter (childhood friend) stopped them.