Chapter 2045: At the New Stores ㉒

Chapter 2045: At the New Stores 22

I only intended to briefly check on the store, but I ended up spending more time there than expected, and by the time I returned home, it was already close to night.

It wasn't too late for dinner, but since I had eaten sweets at the café, I wasn't that hungry...... so I decided to have dinner a bit later and visit Lilia first.

Well, I had coincidentally met Eris-san today, who is the daughter of a great noble from Archlesia Empire, so I thought I should properly report this.

When I visited Lilia-san's office, it seemed like today's work was already done, and she was casually chatting with Luna-san, looking relaxed.

[Good evening, Kaito. Are you here to invite me for dinner?]

[Ah no, I was thinking of eating a bit later...... Actually, today...... well, just a little while ago, I happened to meet and befriend a noble lady when I went to Nifty's store, so I thought I should let you know......]

[A noble lady? ......Since it's Kaito-san, it's not strange for you to just happen to meet them, but it does seem a bit rare.]

[It’s true that until now, Miyama-sama hasn’t had many opportunities to meet nobles besides Milady and the royalty, especially since you tend to avoid parties or tea gatherings where you might meet them.]

Actually, as I had thought when speaking with Eris-san, I don't have many noble acquaintances, so Lilia-san's and Luna-san's reactions were understandable.

[So, who did you meet?]

[A woman named Eris from the Hamilton Marquisdom.]

[......Hamilton Marquisdom...... They're a great noble family in Archlesia Empire, with the Marquis as the Prime Minister and leader of the reformist faction...... You've made quite the impressive acquaintance.]

[Meeting a great noble of Archlesia Empire by chance while in Symphonia Kingdom is strange enough, but since it's Miyama-sama we're talking about here, well, it's somehow believable. What's more surprising is that Milady seems relatively calm about it.]

[Well then, let’s ask this noble lady who has likely suffered the most from Miyama-sama’s antics for her thoughts...... Milady, your thoughts?]

[......I deeply sympathize with Lady Eris. No, while I know Kaito-san doesn’t mean any harm, and your actions themselves aren’t necessarily wrong...... considering Kaito-san's influence, it's easy to imagine she’s now dealing with stomachaches.]

I...... don't know how to respond to that. Hmmm...... maybe my comment about wanting to join the tea party was a mistake. Eris-san was clearly flustered at that moment......

As I was pondering this, Luna-san opened her mouth with a slight smile.

[Well, if things start to get complicated, I’m sure Alice-sama will take care of it somehow. I think it’s fine for Miyama-sama to continue deepening your friendship with Lady Eris without worrying too much.]

[......That really puts my mind at ease, but when Luna-sa’s being so straightforwardly kind like this, I can't help but feel suspicious.]

[How rude! This humble Lunamaria always treats her dear friend Miyama-sama with kindness and compassion...... By the way, since we’re on the topic, I’ve been wanting to visit Nifty café with my mother. However, it’s a high-end place, and I can't afford it. Plus, reservations are impossible to get...... I wonder if there’s a wonderful gentleman out there who might lend a helping hand?]

[......I'll talk to Canalis-san about it, so just let me know when you'd like to go.]

[As expected of Miyama-sama! I'm always on your side, so feel free to consult me anytime you're in need.]

How should I say this...... Luna-san really is just the same as ever...... Her ability to lighten the mood while subtly securing her own benefit was impressive. As both Lilia-san and I couldn't help but smile, the atmosphere in the room naturally shifted to something more peaceful.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [......Unnn. The fact that he didn't even mention the table clock at all really makes it seem like Kaito just handed over something he had lying around...... Even though that's technically a napalm bomb inflicting major stomachaches......]