232-Remembrance 10 Paula

'Hey, Dad!Six more hexenbiest sausages!

Even though it was past noon, there were still many customers in the restaurant.

Even after the dizzying busyness, there was still not enough time to take a break.

'Welcome!Please take an empty seat!

This 'Irasshai-mase' is what Yashiro told me to say.

In the past, customers sat at their seats without permission and asked for their orders when called.

But when you say "Welcome", the customers look a little happy.

I think such small impressions are very important.

Yashiro is well aware of such things.

'Hey!Beer!

Yes, thank you!

He takes the money, returns to the counter and pours the beer.

In the meantime, the hexenbiest sausages are cooked and placed on the counter.

Carrying all the sausages, you run through the crowded restaurant.

On the way, he uses his tail to intimidate the hands of an insolent drunk who tries to touch his buttocks.

I wonder if all ...... men are like that at all?

...... By the way, Yashiro was also very interested in my tail at first.

...... You're so naughty.

I'm going to forget about all of that ......,......, aren't I?

'Hey, nechan!This is not right!

'What?...... Oh!I'm sorry!You had beer, didn't you? Hahaha.

Don't, don't!

Don't be absent-minded at work.

'Yes, six hexenbiest sausages are waiting for you!

'No, no, no!Two hexenbiest sausages over here!

'Oh, no!I'm sorry!

The customers laughed.

...... Ugh. I can't do this today.

'It's unusual for you to make such a mistake, Paula.

'Well, this is going to be a special day.

I get such teasing words and smile fondly at them.

The truth is, I'm so anxious I feel like crying.

I want to see Yashiro: ......

I want to see him, be near him all the time, and talk to him all the time until he remembers me properly.

I don't want ...... to be forgotten like this. ............

That's not ............ good.

'.................. I can't. I have to take down the plate.'

I'm feeling down again.

I can't be like this. I've got to get my work done.

When I went to take down the empty plate, ...... my hand came up to my butt again.

I'm trying to do my best, even though ...... people are feeling blue, but ......!

I'm telling you, no!

I smacked the outstretched hand with my tail as hard as I could.

How's that?You've learned your lesson. ......

'Hmph!You got it, didn't you?I was actually aiming for the tail!

Suddenly, he grabbed me by the tail and gave me a 'Fluffy Fluffy Fluffy! He grabbed me by the tail and gave me a 'fluff!

'Aaaaah!

You chikan!

Defeated!

'What?

I hit him in the brain with the tray I was carrying.

With full power, without hesitation!

'............ ouch'.

'Of course you do!Pervert!

'What the ...... hell, I'm just kidding.'

'......What?'

The pervert who was sitting there was ............ Yashiro.

'What ...... are you doing to ...... me?'

'Hmm?It's a chikan, though?

'Don't be so quick to affirm a criminal act.

'Well, I thought you might let me off the hook if you're so busy.

'Of course not!

God!

God!God!Oh my God!

I was so worried that I was going to cry. ...... Why are you here for a chikan?

'Yashiro likes the tail too much!

'No, because... It's just that your tail is so cute.

'What?

'-Huh!

...... and the hairs on my tail stood up.

It's cute. ............ What,......, did you think that way?

I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you.

If you're a ......, you can let him pet you for a bit. .................. What?

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll be fine.You can't do that!

'Yeah. I'll be careful next year.'

'I'll start taking care of it now!

'I'll be careful tomorrow.

'From now on!

'I'm going to start taking it seriously tomorrow.'

'Of what!Chikan's!'

He readied his tray.

And Yashiro guarded his head with his arms. I'm aware that I'm saying things that will make you angry.

'Well, more importantly, what's wrong?Are you hungry?

'No, I've already eaten.

'............, you can eat at my place.

'I can't afford to lose money to a rival restaurant so easily.

'I go out for cake sometimes too, don't I?

You know, Yashiro. He's a bit of a cheapskate in places like this.

Can't you say something like, 'I'll order ten hexenbiest sausages to see Paula?

'I didn't come here for food today, I came here to see you.

'What?

...... me?

.................. wassup. Woof woof.

Oh, my tail is acting up again ......!

'Oh, um, but I have ...... work to do. ......'

'Hey!Are you ready to order?

'Yes, sir!I'm here!

Why are you ordering at a time like this ......!

......Mmmm, it's a bar, of course.

'Oh, um, ......Yashiro......'

'Okay. Go ahead. Customers are the treasure of a restaurant, right?'

'But ......'

'Don't worry. I'll be watching you work.'

Can you watch and ...... me?

...... Wassup, wassup, wassup.

'Tail. You're shaking so much.'

'Shh, it's because I love my job!God!

Why do you say such insensitive things?

The tail moves on its own, so the gentleman's manner is to pretend not to see it!

d*mn it!d*mn it!

'I'll be back soon, so you'd better reflect on your behavior before then!

He said sternly and headed for the customer.

He glanced back and saw Yashiro waving at him.

...... He said he'd watch me.

...... wander around.

All right, let's go for it!

...... Wassup, wassup, wassup.

I took the customer's order, took down the empty plate, and took the sausage that my dad cooked. ...... Okay. All done.

I hurry to Yashiro's place.

'So, how's it going?

'Hmm?Hungry?I think I'm a little ...... hungry.I was just smelling this.'

'No, not that. ......'

'Aye!I'll have another beer!'

'............'

'I'm calling you.'

'I can hear you!

Oh, God!

I wanted to ask you about your memories of Yashiro, why are you ordering now?

Do you really need that much beer right now?

...... Well, we're here to drink beer, so we need it, don't we?

I'm sure you need it.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

On the way, two more beers were added, and an order for hexenbiest sausage and big bacon was placed.

'Dad, two hexenbiests and one big bacon!

The quiet father nodded humbly and started to cook.

'Oh, and!And a new hexenbiest sausage!

Dad raises his hand as if to say, 'Okay.

It's not ordered, but it's ......, right? It's on me.

While my dad is cooking the sausages, I'm running around the restaurant getting orders for drinks.

When the sausages were cooked and the orders were delivered to the customers, I had a little more time.

'Yashiro, here!

'Hmm?I didn't order that.'

Yashiro rolls his eyes, and I give him an earful.

'It's on me.

This time, Yashiro puts his mouth close to my ear and murmurs quietly.

'Is that okay?

--I'm sorry.

...... whispering.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

Ugh. ......

'Oh, um. You know, you taught me that before, right?Apple chips. It's a sausage made from them.'

Before.

When there was a bug riot in Cantalucia, Yashiro told me about a new kind of smoking.

He said beech and apple chips would change the flavor.

I've been experimenting with it and just the other day I finally finished a new product.

I haven't served it to customers yet, but I plan to do so tomorrow.

'Because Yashiro is the first customer. Eat it.'

After saying that, I let go of his face and Yashiro beckoned me to come over.

Ugh ...... one more time?

When I brought my face closer to his, Yashiro whispered more clearly than before.

'Thank you.

Thank you.

...... wassup wassup wassup!

Phew ............!

'Don't worry about it!It's, you know, it's a thing!Yes!Thank you!

I couldn't bear to look away.

What is it? I don't know why Yashiro's voice gives me the creeps.

Even now, something is tingling down my spine. ......!

......!

'Hmmm!I'm sorry, but it's really good!

Yashiro groans as he eats the new hexenbiest's sausage.

Isn't that right?Isn't it delicious?

What's it like? I've done a lot of research!

'There's a slight scent of apple.

'Faintly. I think only the Inu and Yashiro will notice it.'

'No, don't put me in that category.

Because Yashiro is more sensitive to taste and smell than my father.

The Inu people want to make sure that Yashiro is a special case.

'But we haven't decided on a name yet.

'Shouldn't it be called a hexenbiest sausage (apple) or something?

'No, you can't do that!It's a trade secret that we use ...... apple chips.'

'...... Don't tell me, then.'

'Don't worry about Yashiro!

Yashiro told me, and I'm sure he'll guess after one bite anyway.

'But I want to sell this apple-like aroma.

'Well, how about we just hide the fact that it's an apple and call it a fruity sausage?

What the...?I like that!Hey, can I use that name!

'Yeah. All right.'

'Yes!

We'll keep the apple a secret, but I can explain the new sausage.

Yashiro, great!I knew it!

Oh, my God!I really want you in my house!

If Yashiro were to come to my house, ............ me and Yashiro would ............

...... wassafubu wassafubu wassafubu wassafubu!

I'm not sure what to say.I'm sorry.You're tail is going to be a big deal!

'What?

I panicked and held my butt.

...... Why are you moving so honestly, my tail?

'Do you like it that much, fruity sausage?

'Huh?Oh, yeah. That's a great name!

...... Good. You didn't find out, did you?

...... but.

I really hope you'll think twice about ...... coming to my house.

'Hey, hey, Yashiro ............, are you interested in ...... a restaurant?'

'Oh, what?Do you want me to go into it?

That's ...... right.

That's how you'd react.

There's the sunny pavilion. ......

Ahhh ...... I envy you Jeannette.

I also wish I had ...... treated Yashiro to grapefruit juice when he asked for it ......... I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.

...... shun.

I'm not sure what to do.

I ...... don't know what I'm thinking.

I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

'Hey!Another beer!

I'll have another beer!

'Hey!I'm back!

Another order came in, ...... and this time, I thought I was being a bit helpful.

'Well, I'll be back.

'Okay. Oh, and if you're free, get me a drink too.

'What would you like?

'I'll get one later. You guys don't want to keep me waiting, do you?

'Mmm-hmm. Okay. I'll see you later.

I give them a small wave and run off.

I'm really busy.

In the past few months, we've had a sudden increase in customers.

There's the collaboration with the seventh branch of the Sunda-mari-tei, the food court in the 41st district, and the lunch for adults.

More and more people got to know the taste of our sausages and came to eat them.

In addition, with the construction of the city gate, many people from the hunting guild and lumberjack guild have come and gone.

...... At one point, I really thought about shutting down the store.

Just about a year ago.

The heavy rains ruined the vegetables in the 42nd district. ......

Food prices skyrocketed to unbelievable levels, and all of our restaurants were badly damaged.

Ten or twenty restaurants were not enough to consider closing.

I was ............ prepared to sacrifice myself if it came to it. ......... ...

Yashiro stopped me, though.

He told me to take better care of myself. ............ That made me happy.

And it was also Yashiro who saved us from the depths of despair.

At that time, we were just customers and waitresses who didn't even remember each other's names. ...... Yashiro took us seriously.

In order not to raise the price of the restaurant's food, they held back their own food and sent all the food to the restaurant. ............ I was so hungry I felt like I was going to collapse... ......... That's when Yashiro gave me a taco.

I'll never forget the taste of those tacos.

I'll never forget the taste of those tacos. ...... After Yashiro brought everyone together and made the peddlers' guild stop cheating, the 42nd district changed a lot.

After the sewage system was built, the main street was freed from unpleasant smells.

I really wonder what Yashiro is.

The old folks in the neighborhood say he's a messenger of the spirit god.

Theron and others call him "Hero-sama".

But ....... I'm sorry, but Yashiro is not like that.

He's got a bad eye, he's sometimes unfair, he's basically a cheapskate, and he's very naughty.

And yet, he's smart, he knows everything, he notices every little thing, he's ...... kind, and he's ............ a little bit weak.

Yashiro is Yashiro.

He is not a messenger of the spirit gods or a hero.

Yashiro is a special boy named Yashiro, more amazing than any other.

I'm so in love with .......

Yashiro is a kind boy who's always close by.

He's not that special.

So it's ...... okay if I like him, right?

Right, Yashiro?

He's always been there for me when I've been in trouble.

Like during the bug riot.

Other than that, he's always, always, always ......

When I glanced at Yashiro, he was looking at me.

I'm not sure what to make of that, but it makes me feel a little happier.

...... Wander around.

I'm sure he's watching me.

He's watching me work.

I think I'm the cutest when I'm working.

Because it's challenging and fun.

A girl who works hard at something like that is definitely cute.

That's why I'm happy.

I'm glad that you're looking at my cutest part.

Aaaaah ......, I hope you'll like me somehow.

As I was taking down my empty plate, I looked at Yashiro again and he was making some kind of gesture.

What's that?

I want to rub my cheek against your tail ...... wagging ...... cute ............?

Oh my God!

f*ck!

Oh, no!I'll stick my tongue out and cover my tail with a tray.

That's it. I wonder why Yashiro is so naughty.

I'm sure he'll touch your tail all the time if you get married. When you go to bed at night, or when you wake up in the morning, he will ............ touch your tail. ............ ......

I'm sorry.

The hair on my tail stood up like never before.

--The hairs on my tail stood up like never before...waggle, waggle, waggle!

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

That's right, I'd be happy if that happened. ......, I'd be happy. ............, but ......

He forgot my name.

Oh ...... no.

You can't look like this ...... when Jashiro is looking at you, you can't look like this.

You have to be strong. ......

I finished my work and went back to Yashiro.

I have to get rid of my gloomy face and be my usual cheerful and cute Paula-chan!

'Do you know what you want to drink?

I couldn't ask her what she wanted earlier, so I asked her.

Well, if it's Yashiro, it's definitely fresh juice. ......

'What do you have to drink?

What?

Liquor?

Because, Yashiro. You don't drink alcohol.

You don't drink. ...... You want something unusual?

'We have wine, ale and beer.

And Yashiro gives a little thought.

...... Huh?

This scene ...... somewhere ......

'Do you have any soft drinks?

Oh!

Yes, this ......

'Grapefruit juice or grape juice?'

With the help of my memory, I say the same words I said then.

'Grapefruit juice, then.

And the words came back just as I remembered them.

That's right.

This ...... was the first conversation I had with Yashiro.

I remember it because I read it back in the Conversation Record every once in a while, but ......

Yashiro remembered it too. ......

Oh ......

I'm glad to hear that. ......

I'm kind of glad .......

....... I like this kind of joke, don't you, Yashiro?

Then ...... let me remind you a little further.

I held out my hand with my palm up.

'20Rb!

'............What?'

Yashiro's face turns serious.

'Grapefruit juice is 20Rb!

'E............'

Yes, yes.

Yashiro, you made this crazy face here before.

That's when it hit me.

'Sir. If you come to my house with the intention of running away for food, my father won't shut up about it, okay?

He flashed his canine teeth and smiled at Yashiro.

This is the kind of smile that repels bad customers, right? I came up with it and practiced it a lot.

If you make this face, most of the cunning customers will run away.

But Yashiro...

'I'd rather be bitten by you anyway.

'Huh?

...... No, you didn't say that at the time, did you?

'Come on, where would you like to be bitten?Your arm?Or your leg?'

'Eh, no. ...... Wait, wait, ......'

'Or .......'

As he says this, Yashiro pulls down his collar to expose his collarbone.

'...... your neck?'

'--Huh!

Pfft!And his face turned bright red.

There's no way I could ............ bite her neck.

'Oh, my God!Don't make fun of me!If you don't have the money, I won't give you the product!

'Then buy me another drink, like you did that time.

'I don't want to!

'Well, what do you want to bet on?

Bet: ......

That time I made a bet with Yashiro.

And he made me eat a bowl of mango and a glass of grapefruit juice.

'............ fine'.

I'll take your bet.

In return, ............

'If you can say my name, I'll buy you a drink.

In return, ...... don't forget me.

I remember so much.

I remember so, so, so much about you, Yashiro.

You know what?

Every day before I go to bed, I think about you, you know?

I wonder if I'll see him tomorrow, if I'll be able to talk to him.

My mind is filled with thoughts of Yashiro, you know?

I'm the only one who remembers so much ............ and Yashiro forgets it all ......... It's just too sad. ......!

So, hey ............, call my name.

I want to hear it in Yashiro's voice. ......

'...... Come on, say my name.'

Yashiro is looking up at me with a look of difficulty on his face.

............ You really don't know, do you? ...... Yashiro.

'......If you don't understand, ............just go home, ......'.

I'm sure I'll ...... cry.

......I don't want you to see me cry. ............

'......Okay.'

Yashiro said quietly and stood up.

.................. I see.

I don't have my name ...... for a minute. ............

Your gaze naturally lowers.

My shoulders and head are heavy ...... and I nod off in place.

The world is being filled with darkness. ............

'......this bet'.

A voice close by ...... breathed in my ear.

'I guess I win, Paula.'

'--Huh?'

I looked up and saw Yashiro's face right in front of me, 'What? I'm not sure what to do.What are you panicking about, me!

I leaned against Yashiro's chest as if I was going to fall on him.

'Oops. Are you okay, Paula?

'Did you remember your name ......?'

'Yeah. Just a minute ago.'

'............ What? If you remember, tell me right now. ......, you idiot.'

In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

...... idiot. Stupid Yashiro.

I was very anxious ...... and very, very ...... scared!

'I'm sorry. But it's okay now.'

On the back of my head, a gentle touch ...... of Yashiro's hand caresses my head.

And in the palm of the other hand is a small seed ............ of a magic plant?

's?This will never ...... happen again.'

And then, when I'm completely off guard, ......

'I'll never forget Paula.'

He whispered that in my ear.

Phew!

The hair on my tail swelled to the largest size in my history.

...... wassup, wassup, wassup!I'll be back!

Oh, my God!I can't stop wagging my tail!

I'm so embarrassed ...... embarrassed ............ but I'm so happy ......!

But only for now. ...... Only for now!

I'll be back.

I jumped on her neck and hugged her as hard as I could.

I don't care if my tail is wagging!

It's only for now!

'Paula, ......, your tail's in trouble!

'Oh my god!I told you not to say anything, but ............ it's okay, for now!

'No, but ......'

It's okay!

It's my punishment for making you worry!

Just shut up and let them do this to you for a while!

'...... Your tail is wagging so much that your tail-hole is expanding. ............ You're panting.'

'What?

I jumped back in panic and covered my tail with my hands.

It's also ............ too~!

'Don't you dare say something like that!Yashiro's an idiot!

I'm sorry.

I'm going to serve you grapefruit juice, the most sour kind!

You'd better brace yourself!

Thank you for remembering me at ....... Yashiro.