175 171 日常のありがたみは、比べるものがあってこそ実感する。 (2/2)
Instead of wearing slacks and an apron in the store, she was dressed in loose clothing for indoor activities.
The color scheme is monochrome, which is typical of Memoria's color scheme.
What about you two?
”Himik is cooking. I asked her to sit down so that she won't have to walk too much. She's a little uncomfortable to begin with.
I guess.
You will be able to find a lot of people who have a lot to do at home.
So, the main work restrictions are on the workplace, basically no overtime, and avoid excessive magic operations.
It is an environment of special treatment, which is unfamiliar to Suela, who has taken the initiative in completing her work until now.
I can see Suela looking fidgety, so I smile and slowly head to the living room with her and Memoria.
As you get closer, you can smell the delicious aroma of dinner.
Are you having meat and potatoes today?
Do you understand?
Yeah, I can smell it on you.
The smell of food that you can never experience living alone.
From the scent of the Japanese dashi that smells from the stewed food, you've guessed today's menu and you've been right.
If you open the door to the living room and peek into the kitchen, you can see the back of the cook humming to himself.
Oh! Lord, welcome back. Please wait for me, dinner is almost ready!
”Yeah, thanks again,
Because that's what I do!
”Then let's just be hungry and wait.
”Mm! Wait for me.
I'm full of energy today too .
Himiku, a fallen angel in a cherry-blossomed kappogi, welcomed me home with a ladle in her hand, her blonde hair pulled back in a side-tail to keep it out of the way.
I've been able to cook to some extent from the beginning, but since learning Japanese and reading cooking magazines, my skills have improved rapidly.
I can say that the improvement of Japanese food is remarkable.
Thanks to this, my stomach, which used to feel hungry, started to complain of hunger even more.
Gently take off your jacket and hand it to her as she takes it to you and loosens your tie.
You head straight for the living room.
Welcome home.
”Oh, I'm home, Suela.
Suela, who had taken her seat earlier, welcomes you.
She is dressed in a white sweater and dark green skirt, avoiding constrictive or cold clothing, perhaps because of her stomach that is becoming more and more prominent.
Is it a work document in your hand?
”Did you bring home the job?
Yes, I get a lot of attention at work, and I don't feel comfortable having you do everything for me, so I wanted to do at least some light work.
”Oh, I see.
I'd heard from Memoria, but I could kind of understand what Suella was saying.
It's confusing to not be able to do the things you used to do, and to see the environment change.
And moreover, even if you think you're okay with it, people around you will stop you.
In addition, if it is an act of goodwill, Suela is happy, but also embarrassed.
”What kind of a job is that?
This is a report of a dungeon that Jiro-san is working on. Recently, the reports of the other testers, besides Jiro-san, have been improved and I'm happy to see that there are more and more parts to incorporate.
Without pointing out such sensations in depth, I'd rather just use it as a topic of conversation to pass the time while Himik prepares the meal for me.
”They've gotten used to it, haven't they?
”Yes, we've been able to improve the dungeons little by little, which is a good trend. It's a good trend.
Then you'll be more careful next time you try.
Yes, I have some pretty interesting ideas.
What about teaching?
I won't give up.
It's a shame.
Time is passing slowly, and I've been trying to make the most of this time in my recent busy schedule.
During this project, the fact that I was about to sign a contract with a special spirit when I left made me uneasy, and I was also worried about being involved in an incident.
As a result, I returned home with a satisfied body, and everyone congratulated me for signing a contract with the spirits as if it was my own matter.
When you are in an environment of battle, your daily life becomes less and less vivid.
That's probably why I'm looking for this kind of ordinary life.
Jiro-san, Suela, let's not talk about work, the meal is ready.
”Oops, is it that time already?
If you're careful with Memoria, who has a dishcloth in one hand, you can see Himikku using levitation magic to make a number of dishes float in the kitchen.
It's a good idea to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're looking for.
Afterwards, Memoria wipes the table with her expert hands.
And before long the food is laid out.
Each takes a seat.
”Now then,
We'll take 「「「「 」」」」
To the sound of Himikku who made it, the meal begins.
”Lord, how is today's jumbo jumbo?
”Yeah, I'm good at it.
Memoria, would you pass me the soy sauce?
”Yes, please.
An unassuming space.
Casual chatting.
The space will surely continue to change in the future.
But I wish.
Please don't let this warmth disappear.
Word of the day
Healing is the only thing that keeps us going in the midst of our busy lives.
Even when the big task is afterwards.