292 286 花見を経験したことはありますかね？（結） (1/2)

There is a saying ”uninvited guest”, but in this case, it would be different, I thought to myself as I looked at the person in front of me with a bitter smile.

How can I explain the current situation where the head of the organization, our demon king and president, is smiling and waving his hand in greeting.

He's holding up a plastic bag in one hand as if he's a college student going out to see cherry blossoms.

He's plainly dressed in black jeans, a white shirt and a pale blue jacket.

But he's the demon king and the head of this company.

Perhaps he's dressed like a general to blend in with the public, but he's so dignified that people might think he's some kind of prince.

I'm not sure how to respond to such a person when he or she appears with a souvenir, as I've never experienced such a thing before.

I didn't look upset, but I still had to keep my mouth from twitching.

Evvia has her hand on her forehead to stave off a headache, and Keely needs help, not nodding that she understands how I feel.

Hahahahaha!　It's called a surprise. That's pretty fun. Shall we do this regularly?

Please don't.

To my dismay, the president of the company laughs, drawing letters in the air with magic and a big surprise success.

It's easy to be mischievous or not.

Oh, general!　You came for a drink too?

”Kaka, I didn't expect you to invite the Demon King as well, Jiro, the Lord has come a long way!

”Affirmation, quintessential loyal boss

But unlike me, the president's appearance is a welcome development for those who are drunk and feeling better.

Instructor Kio, bottle in hand, hugs my shoulder, smiles and waves to the president with the smell of alcohol on his breath, and next to him stands instructor Fusio, also in a good mood, laughing.

And Amiri, who should not be drinking for all intents and purposes, greeted the president with a bottle of Spiritas in one hand, with a slight tint to her cheeks, which she should not have.

You can't sit and wait for the top management to appear, as any organization would.

But I didn't invite the president, and although the facts are about to be fabricated, I think we'll just have to let the moment go by the wayside.

The instructors seem to be welcoming you, and I hope you enjoy your stay.

I had to somehow smile and greet the president.

”Gahahahahahaha, General!　Let's have a drink over here!　I've got a whole bunch of booze from this side of the world.

Yes, the flavors are all quite good. Jiro has arranged everything for you.

”Recommendation, this spiritus is delicious

The instructors slapped me on the back and tried to lead me to their seats.

I was relieved to see them do so, but...

Hmm, that's good, but how about you, Jiro. Would you like to have a drink with me?

The president of the company softly refused the invitation and invited me to join him for a drink with a smile.

Kaido and the others watching from afar were amazed at the invitation, while Suela and the other women were quietly looking at us.

The parents-in-law were all smiles at the fact that their son in law was remembered enough to be approached by the president.

”Yes, I'd be delighted if I could.

I can't say no to the invitation from the president in front of me, of course, but I can't say no to the invitation because I'm under pressure from the people around me, so I mobilize all my facial muscles and smile, thinking that it's desperation.

You are able to get a good idea of what to expect when you sit down.

”Oh, you'll be fine with me, this is a rude awakening.

The president is concerned about the quietness of the space, and says such words to the people around him, but the space is more quiet than the noise from before.

The instructors don't seem bothered and have started drinking, so it's not so different, but other than that, it's different.

Evvia has joined the instructors, and Tatte seems to have entered the room, but she and Tatte keep an eye on us.

I'm sure that Suela and the others, as well as Kaido, also look at you often, but I can't respond to their eyes right now.

”So, Jiro-kun.

”Yes!

Haha, I wish you weren't so hard. I didn't mean for you to come over here and berate me or anything.

”Huh.

Even though it was a banquet, I felt like I was the only one being interviewed, so when I was called, I straightened up and gave my answer.

The president of the company said, ”It's just that I'm not sober.

But that doesn't mean you can't relax now that you're sober, you just relax your shoulders and look at the crowd of bottles.

Well, sir, what would you like to drink?　As you can see there is a wide variety,

Hmmm, I'm torn on this one. Then I'll ask for your recommendation.

”Is my recommendation?

In addition to otherworldly liquors, there was a crowd of liquors available in this world.

Beer, sake, shochu, whiskey, wine, tequila, spiritas, gin, and many others, I stood up and quietly reached for the whiskey.

It wasn't a luxury item, but a brand I would order for a highball at a former company's drinking party.

Would you mind if I had a drink like this?

To be honest, I don't know the taste of the other person's taste, and I don't know the taste of luxury goods, so I can only recommend a purely favorite sake.

This is not a cheap sake, but one that is reasonably priced.

The taste is not bad at all, but it's a gamble to see if it will pass muster with the Demon Lord.

I'll show it to you and take a wait-and-see attitude.

Okay, well, I'll take it.

After staring at the amber liquor for a few seconds, the president nodded and asked for the liquor.

I was relieved that I had bought it on a bet.

Okay. How would you like to drink it?　There are many ways to drink, though.

Well, it's my first time drinking that drink, so let's just enjoy the flavors of the drink itself first.

”This drink is strong, is it okay to just put ice in it, on the rocks?

”Yeah, I used to drink until morning with Lydieux, so I can handle a little strength.

He didn't balk at my choice and accepted the glass I had filled with ice and offered him.

I heard him say something familiar, but I let it slide for now and said, ”I see,” while I did the same.

Well then, here's to the moon god for this opportunity.

Cheers.

He gently raised his glass to match the president's.

As he sipped his whiskey, I gently poured the whiskey into my mouth and took a sip.

The heat of the alcohol eased my tense body a little.