216 212 楽しむ時に楽しむ。それが公私を分けることだと俺は思うんだがな (1/2)

Today is Christmas.

Some people say it's a cruel event that separates the winners from the losers, but that's only if you take a slanted view.

In general, it's a day of fun with family, loved ones and friends.

But, well, for those who don't fall into that category, it's just what I said in the beginning.

And if you're going to put it that way, then I guess we'll call these guys winners.

The time is six o'clock in the afternoon.

In the corner of the room, a fir tree is still prominently displayed, many presents are gathered around the tree, and various dishes are spread out on a large table in the center of the room.

We sat peacefully chatting in the space.

The Christmas party, which has been going on for about an hour now since the sun started to set, is quite a party on a home scale, but it's a lot of fun.

I never thought the day would come when I would be able to participate in such a festive event. It was worth it for me to dress like this.

”My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my, my.

Well done, Sikh. Here, my brave friend, here's a delicious dish for you to try.

I think that Kaido eating the food offered by the twin angels while showing Han crying would be a good analogy for what I was thinking.

The twin angels were told by Minami to dress up as Santa Claus, thinking that this was their formal Christmas attire, coupled with the analogy was correct.

I'm sure you'll find that Kaido's reindeer costume is a bit different, but that's okay.

You can find a lot of people who have a lot of experience in this kind of situation, such as Kitamiya, who is nodding her head and asking Himiku about the content of the food, as another example.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. What is the name of the dish?

Oh, this. This is a traditional bird dish from the dark elf village that Suela taught me. They say the key is to bring out the flavor of the herbs. This time I have prepared Japanese and Ithar dishes. Enjoy.

Yes, it's a pleasure. Is this drink from there too?　I've never had it.

Himiku was also going to dress up as Santa Claus, which Minami had prepared, but I stopped him.

The Santa Claus costume Minami had prepared was intentionally small and quite tightly fitting.

I'm glad I noticed when I was called in for a fitting, and at the same time, the memory of dropping my knuckles silently on Minami is fresh in my mind.

Now she has changed and is dressed in a turtleneck white sweater and a thin blue skirt.

Himiku explained the food, while Kitamiya, wearing a burgundy-based jacket and gray skirt, tasted the food.

This drink is also delicious.

It's my home fruit wine. I'm glad it's good for your palate.

Yes, I can't help but be struck by its subdued sweetness and clean acidity.

”Mamie, don't drink too much.

”Yes, yes, I know. But let's have a few more drinks today.

How about this one with honey? It's sweet, but has a clean aftertaste, and it's perfect for this dish.

Oh, yummy. I think I've eaten a little too much today.

”...... This is a bad pattern or mo

Near the table are Amelia and her mother Mie-san, next to Memoria, who is sitting and drinking an otherworldly drink.

Amelia and Memoria are dressed as proper Santa Claus, while Mie is dressed normally since she declined.

Amelia is underage, so she doesn't drink, but she drinks some kind of otherworldly juice instead.

But Amelia, who is sandwiched between two drunkards, seems to feel uneasy about Mie's drinking.

I'm going to be the one who will be able to help you drink a potion to sober you up when the time comes, I'll keep my eyes open.

This is how it is common to interact with residents of other worlds, but it must be a rare sight from the outside.

This space where non-human species mix together.

I'm familiar with what they are doing, but I'm not sure if a change in casting would change the atmosphere so much.

But the change is not a bad one, but rather a good one.

The lively atmosphere is not quite as boisterous as when I was a student, but still there is a friendly atmosphere and everyone is enjoying this place.

It's a sight I'm glad to have done.

And then?　What are you sulking about on such an auspicious day?

I'm not sulking, that I'm not sulking, that I'm not?

”Don't say that like it's a line from someone who isn't drunk.

In such a space, I was enjoying a slow drink with Suela, and then one person came in the space.

”Are you lonely because Masaru-san was late and didn't show up?

”I don't know about Katsura, that I don't know about.

Not that it's a cushion that can ruin a person, but it's a large cushion that Suela bought to ease the burden of sitting down and hugging her face, but the usual vivacity is not evident in her voice.

You're going to be able to get the most out of this party, but you're not going to be able to get the most out of it.

She is very quiet for attending a Christmas party.

He is still sipping a can of chuhai and bringing the food that Himik had prepared for him to eat, but he's not as energetic and joyful as usual.

Katsu-san will be here soon. Until then, come and talk with us.