119 Common to 1.15 million countries, spices added to drinking communication (1/2)

Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, with a spouse

Wife Suella Handelberg

Memory Tris

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)

Magical aptitude nine (quasi-magical grade)

Post Warriors

I opened the door at the invitation of Suela's voice and stepped aside to let my mom and dad in.

Hi, I'm Suela Handelberg.

My name is Memoria Tris. It's a pleasure to meet you.

”...... ahahahaha!　So that's how it is, Jiro. I didn't expect you to bring two wives along!

As I opened the door, Suela and Memoria stood side by side to greet my mom.

Seeing this gesture, my mother was silent for a few seconds, then she understood everything and began to pat me on the back with a laugh.

Speaking of my dad, he looks at Suela and the Henderbergs, and he clenches his fist in his right hand, happy and impressed that they are elves.

A dark elf, to be exact, but I'm not going to get into that right now.

”Well, I didn't expect you to have a normal kid because of this unusual company, but I didn't expect this. My son is a piece of work. This is going to be a great way to see your grandson.

She did not blame her mother for the two-timing, but rather nodded her head in agreement.

You should look relieved, but I'd like you to save that for later.

”Well then, here we are.

After all, in addition to the two-timing, I'm going to report that I'm already having a child.

I stepped in between Suela and Memoria from the side of the mother and tapped her on the shoulder and she gently put her hand on her belly with a smile on her face.

”What, what, is today a surprise for me?　I'm just surprised. If you say this is a joke, Jiro, you understand, right?

Your mother's face, which is usually regarded as somewhat predictable, expresses her unprecedented surprise in a straightforward manner.

Then, as if swallowing, her expression changes to show a serious expression.

Looking at your face, you think you've done it, but you can't lie to me in the future.

Finally, I can say these words.

Yeah, I know. Yeah, I know. Mom, I'm going to marry 'em.

Okay, then I don't have to tell you. Be happy.

We may not talk much as a father and son, but between us, this is enough.

My mother looked relieved and kind.

”Well!　So much for the damp!　I have a daughter, albeit in law. Drink, Jiro!　Why don't you guys join us?

In an instant, the expression returned to its normal face.

Then, he made a quick gesture as if he was going to pour a glass of wine, and it was obvious what it indicated.

”Oh, nice!

Oh my, it's a festive occasion and a good way for parents to get to know each other better.

I thought it would be the men who would get in first, but surprisingly, the women reacted first.

I was relieved to see them, and then the men who showed a happy expression, which made me feel that women are always strong in every family.

And once she starts to say it, she doesn't listen.

The next thing that comes out is

Jiro!　Isn't there somewhere I can drink?

I thought you'd say: ”......

It's something you can naturally imagine.

But you wonder what to do.

I'm not authorized to enter the basement.

I'm not allowed to hold a drinking party in this conference room or the company's facility.

It's too small to invite my mother and the others to my room, where I live alone.

It's a little cramped in the party room, but you're wondering what to do.

”There is a good place for that.

Suela smiled at me as if to solve my problem.

Isn't alcohol a universal communication tool?

I've seen a lot of people who drink with such pretensions, but now I can understand some of it.

It started off with a spur-of-the-moment comment from my mother, but Suela and Memoria's parents agreed with her, and the conversation went surprisingly smoothly.

The sound of laughter echoes in the prepared room, various foods and drinks are spread out on the table, and a small party is being held in the living room.

You can see the smiles on the faces of the participating members as if they are enjoying themselves.

”I didn't know there was a place like this,

Yes, it should have been a household room, but none of the testers are married, so they're all empty. And since this is a dormitory, it's easy to get permission.

”I see, and thanks for that, Memoria. For getting the furniture and all that.

I'm glad I was able to help you.

”Groom!　Don't just deal with your wife, you can deal with this old man, too!

”Dad, keep your voice down a little more!　Oh, Mr. Gray, Mr. Ichiro, I'm sorry my father was so noisy,

No matter.

Oh, no, I don't mind, either.

In the spacious living room, which is unimaginably large for a private room, a table is set up, and each person eats and drinks as he or she pleases.

Yes, here is a mushroom stir-fry that is commonly eaten in our village. You can pass them out there too.

I've been waiting for you, and yes, the meat dish was great, but this one also has a great flavor of its own.

”Thanks, I haven't had dark elf food in a long time, but it's still delicious!

Unlike the men who are just eating and drinking, the mothers take turns standing in the kitchen.

The first thing they do is divide up the food into groups and finish cooking at once, and then, with a glass of sake in hand, they prepare the rest of the dishes as if they were replenishing the food.

It's not a waste of time and effort, and as soon as you think you've left your seat, you return and join the conversation.

I think I've been called in, I'll be back in a bit.

Yes, so we'll be talking to your mother-in-law.

”Oh come on!　Let's talk about women's secrets!

”Mother, moderate, sorry, mothers-in-law, take care of your mother.

”Okay,

Yes, I've received it.

As we were the stars of the event, Suela prepared the venue, but she did not help with the food and drinks.

So I'm slowly moving back and forth between the mothers and fathers.

Welcome, welcome!　Here, my son-in-law, let's start with a drink.

Hi.

The old man, who doesn't look like an old man, says that Suela's grandfather greets me again with a smile and offers me a bottle of wine.

He poured me a glass of wine, a lower strength wine than the one I drank with the instructors, and I drank it softly.

This man's cheerful atmosphere also helped in the preparation of this banquet.

As soon as the feast began, he slapped you on the back and said

You really did it, groom!　Now the Hendelberg family is safe!

And Suela praised me for having a child.

Muille's generosity, not caring if the child was born to a human, eased my tensions after I got married.

This allowed me to have a smooth conversation with her.

I'm glad to see that your parents are enjoying themselves.

Yeah, Jiro, I've heard that the wine here is good, but it's pretty good.

”Hmmm, addictive.

I would definitely recommend sake to you - by all means have a drink.

It's going to be fun.

”Mm.