335 326 But drinking parties are still fun (1/2)

The unexpectedly large number of people at the drinking party.

The number of people Kato and his team had planned for was five.

It could be considered a drinking party among friends.

If you add our party to that, it's eleven.

That's a small party level.

But to add to that my fiancées Suela, Memoria, Himik, and Evvia, and Kaido's fiancée Amiri, Sheik, and Meik.

Eighteen people at this stage.

The number has already grown to a number that can be called an ordinary banquet.

The party for Haruna and the other overseas testers is now a party.

You'll find Benny, Bart, Zhu Ya, Haruna, and in addition Ishan.

In addition to that, Instructor Fusio and Instructor Kio.

A total of twenty-five people.

There are enough people here to call it a big feast.

And the crowd seems to match the huge feast.

Drink, drink, drink!　Look!

”Ugh, whoosh!

”Oh, oh.

”Kaka kaka kaka, that's why I say drink it without reservation.

”Well, uh, I'm afraid so.

”Thank you.

”Hm?　You both have empty glasses, do you want something to drink?

”Yes, yes!

”Thank you!

”.........?　My advice, I'm an adult and drinking is not a problem.

”Oh, yes!

”It's okay!

Tension was in the air in a strange direction, not waking up.

Instructor Kio tangles with the larger Goto and Bart.

But they're jumpy when they're entangled.

Well, I know the feeling.

I'm used to it. It doesn't bother me, but they're demons.

In addition, instructor Kio, who is much stockier than the two of you, is pouring one drink after another in a completely athletic manner, so the two of you don't know what to do.

But this is also the baptism of this company.

Get used to it, and I'll piss my drink.

For whatever reason, Instructor Fusio pours a glass of wine for Haruna and Ishan as he floats the bottle in the air and performs his magic.

Evvia notices that Benny and Zhu Ya's glasses are empty and grabs a menu, but the always cheerful Benny and Zhu Ya stand tall and order their drinks.

Sato and Ito, who have been nibbling on the small-looking Amiri-san's fruit wine, wondering if they are allowed to drink it, notice Amiri-san's gaze and react with trepidation.

Even if you want to get excited, it's impossible to get excited.

The banquet hall with such an atmosphere.

It's what's called not being able to measure the distance.

Well, that's just how it usually goes, that it does.

That's right.

And Endo, the only one not entangled by the instructors, is sitting next to Minami, who is drinking a cocktail as if it were a safe zone.

I know from the story of the game that he is not a good match for the four instructors.

This is why their ability to perceive danger is better than anyone else's, so they kept their place next to Minami.

”You seem to be unexpectedly careless. But you're the kind of person who is hesitant to take the first step.

”Oh, really?

Yes, I'm trying to measure the distance, but I'm still trying to measure the distance little by little. My peers are trying to get to know their bosses, you know?

And Kitamiya doesn't blame Endo for his behavior, but cautions him.

Hearing that, Endo makes an indescribable expression.

I know without being told.

That's why he doesn't want to be told.

”If you're late on the first step, it's surprisingly hard to catch up.

Seeing the expression on his face, Kitamiya said nothing in particular and proceeded with the conversation without hesitation.

Then, she finishes her different cocktail and orders the next drink as if it were flowing.

From her point of view, the atmosphere here is already familiar.

There's no reason to be as nervous as the newcomers.

”I'm fine with the way things are, if you like. But you have to remember. You're the lucky one. Now that Jiro's here, we have an assortment of people to choose from.

That's why Kitamiya only told Endo the bare minimum so as not to ruin the atmosphere.

Endo stagnates.

”Unusually, I'm meddling, that I am.

Well, I guess I'm drunk.

It's a great way to piss down a drink.

It's not just a matter of how much money you spend, but also how much time you spend on your own.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you can make of it.

I got a taste for it.

Well, if you'll excuse me for telling my juniors that I'm not moving, I'll leave you alone. Minami, you should get out of your seat and mingle a little.

I'm in the midst of a rave review, that I don't have a problem with it, that I do, but I will at least show up at the instructor's place later, that I will.

Keep it that way.

I don't want to be preachy and spoil the mood.

After saying that, she takes her glass and leaves.

”Miss Kakoi, would you like to drink this one?

”Yes, I'm sorry to bother you, Miss Suela.

No, because in this situation, we can't move blindly.

And Kitamiya takes the vacant seat of Suela.

Memoria and Himikku are taking the empty seat when the instructors leave.

You've grown up, haven't you, belly?

Yes, we are almost there.

”You're finally a father, how are you feeling about that?

I don't know, I'm happy, but I just don't know how to be happy.

Kitamiya looks at her swollen belly, as if concerned about Suela, who sits down to avoid moving due to her weight, and asks if she can touch her belly.

Kitamiya asks if she can touch that kind of belly, Suela smiles and nods as she gently touches it.

”Oh, it moved.

Yeah, I've been responding to magic and stuff lately, you know?

Oh, you're a boy?　Is it a girl?

I haven't looked into it yet. It's about time I did, so I've asked my father to find a surgeon for me.

In the tense banquet hall, the air is relaxed and relaxed.

When asked by Kaido how he felt about becoming a parent, he replied that he couldn't say how he felt, because he didn't know how to digest this happiness.

Just as I was gazing at the peace, a shout echoed through the banquet hall.

I turned to see what was going on and saw Bart and Goto challenging Instructor Kio to an arm-wrestling match.

Reckless!

It's true.

Seeing this scene, the first thing Kaido and I thought of was the word ”reckless”.

The instructor is dealing with Goto and Bart with his right and left hands, respectively, but his expression is calm and composed.

Red in the face, Goto tries to knock him down with his weight, and Bart clenches his teeth so tightly that it feels like his teeth are going to shatter as blood vessels rise to his head.