Volume 2 - CH 87

A large table placed at the center of the garden is lined with food and drinks brought by the guests.

Drink what you like, eat what you like, and chat with the people you like – and you’ll get a lot out of it. That seems to be the motto.

As the time passed, Alme looked around restlessly.

(I wonder if it’s about time to serve dessert.)

While looking at the situation, she nodded.

She called out to Falk who was next to her, and to Jayla, who was drinking with gusto.

“Shall we serve the ice cream soon?

“Yes, of course.”

“Got it~!”

Alme had asked them both in advance to help serve the ice cream.

What she is going to make is an extravagant parfait.

While moving quickly, Jayla popped open the lid of a certain packing box. Inside are “small fireworks”.

“Alme-chan, are you going to prepare this for the parfait?”

“Yes. When you’re finished, just stick one in the side of the glass.”

“Oh, what is that?”

Falk peeked in with a curious look on his face. Come to think of it, she had told him that she was going to make parfaits, but she hadn’t mentioned that she was going to add fireworks.

It would be more enjoyable to experience it than to reveal the spoilers first. With that in mind, she decided to keep it a secret.

“This is a device to add flair to the parfait. It’s fun to eat.”

“I’m curious. Well then, let’s make it quickly!”

Fidgeting, Falk arranged the glasses with surprising deftness and prepared to make the parfait.

He filled the lined cocktail glasses with caramel flakes and lays down a sweetened apple compote.

Jayla served a round of milk ice cream on top of it, and Alme finished off the dish with a heap of cut fruit to decorate it.

Finally, a squeeze of whipped cream is added to complete the fruit mini parfaits.

Making more and more and putting them on the table. The colorful shades of fruit are pleasing to the eye.

When Alme used ice magic to cover the parfaits she had lined up, the cool air lured everyone to come closer.

Ena, Aiden, and even Charikot broke in and began to observe the parfait making process.

Ena’s eyes lit up when she saw the gorgeous parfait.

“Wow, that’s so cute! Is this the new ice cream you said you did a prototype of before?”

“Yes, fruit parfaits. This is a mini parfait, but I’ll make a bigger one for the stars of the day, Ena and Aiden.”

Ena was beaming, while Aiden was secretly snacking on fruit next to her.

Peering into the container of fireworks, Charikot picked one up.

“This stick? Are you going to use it for ice cream?”

“Oh, that’s right. Mr. Charikot, could you stick one of those sticks into each parfait glass?”

“Huh? Like this~?”

Charikot did as he was told to stick a small fireworks stick into the parfaits.

The fireworks are as thin as the tip of a pen and about as long as the wrist to the fingertips. Thanks to the skill of fireworks craftsman Grant Clay, it was successfully miniaturized.

With Charikot involved, the four of them quickly finished the mini parfaits. Finally, Alme made the most luxurious parfait for Ena and Aiden.

Alme added the finishing touch of whip cream and a firework to the tall glasses and handed it alone to them with a spoon.

Alme beamed at them as they stared at the parfait.

“Then, let’s light it.”

“Huh! Ignition!?”

“Wait, Alme, are you going to set the ice cream on fire!?”

Aiden and Ena were startled and withdrew their own parfait to protect them.

Even Falk, who was watching from the side, had his eyes wide open.

“Don’t worry, we’re not going to burn the ice cream! It sparks a little, so be careful not to get it near your face.”

Chuckling at each reaction, Alme took out a small igniter. Gently, she moved the flame closer to their parfait fireworks.

The fire was transferred to the end of the fireworks – and sparkling particles of light popped off.

Beautiful and delicate fireworks dance to complement the gorgeous fruit parfait.

The twinkling is stronger than the sparklers of her previous life. Apparently, they are mixed with fairy magic powder.

“This is fireworks? Isn’t it? No, it’s interesting! I’ve never heard of food with fireworks!”

“Ahahaha! What is this!? It’s so beautiful!”

They both raised their parfait glasses and shouted in high spirits.

Seeing the situation, other guests gathered noisily. Lighting the fireworks one by one while handing the mini parfaits.

The party venue was very excited about the quirky and spectacular fireworks parfait.

Charikot stuck three fireworks into his parfait, and he and Jayla laughed hysterically at the extravagantly glowing parfait.

It seems like a good gift for his discharge from the hospital. They were so excited like children that they all laughed.

“Mr. Falk, have some too.”

“Thank you, I’ll enjoy it.”

Alme and Falk also picked up their own parfaits and lit the fireworks.

“This is fun! Decorating dessert with fireworks!”

“The glitter is strong, so it looks great even under the sun.”

A delicious-looking fruit parfait with sparkling fireworks at hand and the bright laughter of people filled the surroundings.

Next to Alme, is a friend who is having as much fun with the fireworks, with a twinkle in his eyes.

As she held up the parfait and stared at it, she was deeply moved.

What a wonderful time. A feeling of happiness welled up in her heart.

If she could make it happen, she would love to have a happy celebration party like this one day herself. She would be so happy to have a day of celebration next to the person she loves, surrounded by her beloved friends, and laughing a lot.

As she was thinking this with a carefree look on her face, Falk turned to her.

“What’s wrong? You’re in a daze.”

“Somehow the atmosphere of the party made me feel deeply moved. If my search for a relationship goes well, I want to have a celebration like this with everyone…Well, in order to do that, I have to do my best first to find a good match.”

“I don’t think you need to worry about it. Finding a match should be done slowly and with careful thought. I don’t think you should rush it.”

Falk took the trouble to enunciate and emphasize every word. Thinking that it was not his problem, Alme replied leisurely…

“…are you kidding me…? While doing that I’ll fall behind and become a spinster.”

“It’s okay. Miss Alme is a charming young lady.”

“Are you trying to sweet talk me? Oh well, I’ll give you at least a second serving of ice cream.”

In response to Falk’s teasing, Alme laughed, returning the joke. She thought he would return the laugh, too – but he didn’t.

The expression on his face was dignified. His straight gaze caught Alme.

“It’s not a joke and I’m not teasing you. I’m speaking from the heart. I am sure you will be snatched away before you know it by some deeply desirous and ardent man.”

“Huh, that’s kind of scary… Please don’t say weird things.”

She was told something by him that was like a fortune teller’s prediction. She wondered if she would be abducted by some weird twisted guy…

Come to think of it, she was told something a little scary about her future lover at the fortune teller’s shop where she stopped with Ena before…

“Hmm, I’ll be careful.”

Despite Alme’s worried look, Falk had a refreshing smile on his face.

The parfait fireworks came to an end at the same time that the conversation came to a close.

After enjoying the presentation, it’s time to enjoy the taste.

Alme used a spoon to scoop up the fruit and whipped cream, and then enjoy it with a bite of the ice cream. The fresh cream really brings out the flavor of the ice cream and fruit.

Everyone was chomping down on their parfaits with mouths full of thoughts and impressions.

“Cold and delicious!”

“Fresh whipped cream is good! It goes well with ice cream!”

“This is really delicious.”

Not only did they like the presentation, but also the taste.

Falk was smiling next to her.

“If fresh cream is added, it’s even more delicious! It’s exquisite!”

“From now on, I’m thinking about offering ice cream with whipped cream at the store. I’ve decided to sign a new purchase contract with the milk shop.”

“I’m looking forward to that. By all means, I’d like you to add parfait to the menu. Ah, Miss Alme, there’s cream on the corner of your mouth.”

“Oh, which side is it on?”

Alme took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe the cream. However, the hand holding her handkerchief stopped in mid air.

Falk’s hand reached her cheek faster than Alme could move.

He placed his hand on Alme’s cheek and wiped the cream with his thumb. And just like that, he licked the cream off his finger.

It was a fluid, instantaneous action.

Alme’s cheeks turned bright red the moment she understood what had been done.

“Hey… hey… what are you doing…!?”

“I thought I’d wipe it off for you. Do you mind?”

“Th-that kind of thing should be done in a more intimate relationship…!”

“Is that so? Then, let’s get closer from now on. To the extent that this kind of sweet intimacy is allowed.”

“Please don’t make fun of me…!”

Seeing Alme moaning with embarrassment, Falk smiled with his eyes narrowed.

Usually it is Falk who sweats in the heat. But today, on this particular occasion, Alme was overcome by a different type of heat.

Contrary to Alme’s red cheeks, the sky in Luorio shines blue. Sunlight pours into the churchyard, illuminating the smiling faces of the people.

Under the blue sky, the lively party continued until the sun went down.

T/N:

I am grateful for the lovely comments and support for this novel translation. As always, I’d like to mention that I’m not an official translator and this version might contain mistakes.